NSU hosts Signing Day lunch Dec. 4

Northwestern State will celebrate the newest members of the Demon football family with its early Signing Day luncheon on Thursday, December 4.The 11:30 a.m. event will be held at Merci Beaucoup in downtown Natchitoches and cost $20, which includes a choice of entrees from a select menu.

Precision agriculture to be held at event in Alexandria

The LSU AgCenter’s Precision Agriculture Summit will be held Dec. 10 at the State Evacuation Shelter, 8125 U.S. Highway 71, adjacent to the Dean Lee Research and Extension Center.Doors will open at 7:30 a.m. AgCenter administrators will offer opening remarks at 8 a.m.

Umeda reaches No. 111 in ITA singles rankings

Junior Honoka Umeda of the Northwestern State women’s tennis team earned a spot in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s national singles rankings this week, coming in at No. 111. She becomes the first Lady Demon to appear in the ITA Top 125 since Maria Skyba in 2018.

Demon late rally falls short in loss to Southern

A furious second-half rally brought the Northwestern State men’s basketball team within a single possession in the final seconds, but the Demons’ comeback bid fell just short in a 75–73 loss to Southern on Saturday afternoon at Prather Coliseum.

2025 Youth Hunter of the Year applications are now open

The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announce that the 2025 Youth Hunter of the Year Award is now accepting applications.

Fuller announces 2026 NSU softball schedule

Four tournaments, five home weekends, plenty of excitement, and a marquee opener highlight Northwestern State softball’s 2026 schedule.The new-look Demons make their debut on Feb. 6 against the team they beat a year ago for one of the program’s most memorable and signature wins – Mississippi State.

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Northwestern strengthens backcourt with impact trio on Early Signing Day

The Northwestern State men’s basketball program strengthened its future backcourt during the early signing period as head coach Rick Cabrera announced the additions of a high-scoring junior college standout and a skilled pair of twin guards for the Demons’ 2027 signing class.

State Patrol working to keep the roads safe this holiday

As families and friends gather across Louisiana to celebrate Thanksgiving, Louisiana State Police would like to remind all motorists to make safety a priority during this busy travel season. Holidays should be marked by togetherness and gratitude, not preventable tragedies on our roadways.

St Mary’s Tigers fall to Ascension Catholic

The St. Mary’s Tigers 2025 football campaign came to an end Friday night in Donaldsonville with a 62-9 loss to Ascension Catholic in the Division IV Select bracket.