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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.

Classic on the Cane Marching Contest held Nov. 1

The 36th Annual Classic on the Cane Marching Contest will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Turpin Stadium beginning at 9:30 a.m.Nineteen high school bands from around the region will compete. The Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band will perform at 4:15 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Lily Gladstone-Helmed Fancy Dance to be screened

Northwestern State University’s annual celebration of Native filmmaking continues with a free, public screening of Fancy Dance at the Student Union Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10. Pizza and drinks will be provided.

Introspect’ senior art show opens Nov. 10 in Gallery 2

Work by Stephani Bradley of Natchitoches, a graduating senior at Northwestern State University, will be featured in her senior art exhibition titled “Introspect.”The show will be on display Nov. 10-14 in Gallery 2 in the new wing of the Creative and Performing Arts complex.