Here’s to Safe Digging---Call 811

Louisiana 811 serves as a natural reminder for residents to contact 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Every few minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone decided to dig without first contacting 811.

School Board proposition on Nov. 15 election ballot

Sec. State Nancy Landry encourages voters to remember: Early voting is Nov. 1 – Nov. 8 (excluding Sunday, Nov. 2) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early voting locations can be found at voterportal.sos.la.gov/ earlyvoting.The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Nov. 12 by 4:30 p.m.

Northwestern State

As we move into the final week of October, I am grateful for your continued commitment to our students and community. The past several days have been filled with opportunities to celebrate collaboration, innovation, and excellence—hallmarks of Northwestern State University’s mission and spirit.

City Bank to NEDA

Serious accidents still occur even though school buses are safest mode of travel

Each day, millions of children ride school buses to and from school. While school buses remain one of the safest ways for students to travel, many serious incidents happen outside the bus when drivers fail to slow down or stop as required.

BESE approves latest step in streamlining State assessments

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) approved policy changes that will reduce the number of high school state assessments, reinforcing a long-term strategy led by Louisiana State Superintendent of Education Dr.

Set clocks back Saturday night since Daylight Savings Time ends

Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. Before heading to bed on Saturday night, remember to set clocks back one hour to return to standard time.

Steel Magnolias ‘inside story’ will be told at Museum

Inside stories about the production of the 1989 box office hit movie “Steel Magnolias,” filmed on location in Natchitoches, will be shared during a Thursday evening, Nov.

La. Piano Series International concert will be at NSU

Pianist Yizhen Chen will present a concert at Northwestern State University at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall Oct. 30. The concert is part of the Louisiana Piano Series International. Tickets are $15.

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS & EVENTS

OngoingVoices 4 Autism is offering a Chair Fitness Class geared toward older active adults or anyone who needs a low impact class to stay strong and mobile.The free weekly class is held Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the MLK Recreational Center dance studio. Instructor is Ms. RM Reilford.