96.5 KVKI » Back to school

Are School Supplies Poisoning Your Kids?

Steve King — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:00:31 +0000

You may be surprised to find out how many items that your kids have with them at school can make them sick. An organization tested backpacks, three-ring binders, and lunchboxes, and found that 75% had elevated levels of toxic chemicals called phthalates. Usually your child will be fine, but let’s be honest — kids of [...]

Is It Better to Buy School Supplies Online? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 17:00:41 +0000

Shopping online can incredibly convenient, but should you do it for basic school supplies? That depends on what’s more important to you: time or money. According to a new study from customer service rating firm StellaService, consumers will cough up less cash overall by going the brick-and-mortar route, but the shopping itself will take a [...]

Back to the Books for Caddo Students

Robert and Erin — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:57:53 +0000

photo by Erin McCarty Buses are rolling and Caddo Parish students are headed back to class today. Parents were out in force snapping up school supplies to make sure their children were ready for day 1. photo by Erin McCarty Most of the stores have the supply lists for local schools. But you can also [...]

Tips for Finding the Right Senior Portrait Photographer in Shreveport-Bossier City

Amanda Currier — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:33:32 +0000

Amanda Currier, Arte Bella Portraiture The time is drawing near for those in the area to start back to school. Amidst the hustle and bustle of buying school uniforms and school supplies, parents are also scoping the market for senior portrait photographers. When searching for the right photographer, you can find yourself asking, Where Do [...]

Back to School in Shreveport/Bossier – Dates for the Year 2012-2013

Bristol — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:00:02 +0000

Can you believe it? It’s already back to school time and 965KVKI has you covered with all the dates you need to know! 8/2/2012 Desoto Professional Dev Day 8/3/2012 Desoto Teacher In-service 8/6/2012 Desoto Schools open 8/3-8/7 Caddo New Teacher In-Service 8/6/2012 Bossier Teacher Inservice 8/7/2012 Bossier Teacher Inservice 8/8/2012 Bossier Teacher Inservice 8/9/2012 Bossier [...]

Back to School is Cool

Steve King — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:22:17 +0000

96.5 KVKI and Fox 33 are getting ready for back to school with Back to School is Cool! Join us at Pierre Bossier Mall Saturday, August 4th from 1-5pm during the tax free weekend with entertainment by the Matthew Davidson Band and a DJ from Green Team Music mixing it up! The first 200 kids get free back

Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

BJ Kelley — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:40:14 +0000

Today (Friday) and Tomorrow (Saturday), it’s your chance to save some money by not paying sales tax. It’s a Tax ”Holiday” Weekend! And it’s especially handy since so many schools are headed back this coming week. Local taxes still apply, but it’s a great chance to load the car up with school uniforms, clothes, school supplies, [...]

Bedtime For The Kids…Do You Change It During School Year?

Robert and Erin — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:16:57 +0000

School bells will be ringing soon as the kids go back to class and we are fighting over what parents should do to get their children ready. I think you should start adjusting their bedtimes to make sure they get enough sleep and are ready for school in the morning. Robert thinks that’s STUPID. Let [...]