Sports

LDWF says deer season opens this weekend in some areas

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announces the 2025-26 Louisiana deer hunting season will begin Saturday, Sept. 20, in Deer Areas 3, 7, 8 and 10 when archery season opens.Archery seasons in the other state deer areas will begin Oct. 1.
Northwestern State teammates on both sides of the ball are looking to a newcomer, junior college transfer Fernando Washington (10), for leadership. Photo by Brad Welborn, NSU Athletics

Northwestern State teammates on both sides of the ball are looking to a newcomer, junior college transfer Fernando Washington (10), for leadership. Photo by Brad Welborn, NSU Athletics

Washington’s trust, talent fuel early impact at NSU

When Fernando Washington arrived at Northwestern State in the spring of 2025, he wasn’t sure what to expect, a not uncommon feeling for any transfer stepping into a new locker room.

Learn to drive by taking course at NSU Oct. 6-8

Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a driver education course Oct. 6-9 from 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. in South Hall on the NSU campus. The class is available during the fall break for Natchitoches Parish Schools.
Northwestern State wide receiver Amaaz Eugene cuts upfield after making a catch against Cincinnati on Saturday. Photo by Brad Welborn/ NSU Sports Information

Northwestern State wide receiver Amaaz Eugene cuts upfield after making a catch against Cincinnati on Saturday. Photo by Brad Welborn/ NSU Sports Information

Demons fall on the road at Cincinnati

The Northwestern State football team’s second visit in as many weeks to a power-conference opponent played out much like the first.
John Klein continued a strong season with his third consecutive top 10 finish at the NSU Pre-SLC Meet on Friday evening. Photo by : Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

John Klein continued a strong season with his third consecutive top 10 finish at the NSU Pre-SLC Meet on Friday evening. Photo by : Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Klein leads charge at NSU Pre-SLC Meet

In the first regular season race for Northwestern State in a decade, it was appropriate that the most veteran member of the teams took center stage and lead the way.John Klein, a fifth-year senior, placed 10th in a stacked race full of Southland Conference members, clocking a personal-best 19:07.

Teal season is just around the corner

The 2025 teal season runs Sept. 20 through Sept. 28, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has announced.Hunters may harvest blue-winged, green-winged, and cinnamon teal only during this special early season for more on teal regulations, visit this link).
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class

Recent Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Sylvia Fowles, NFL stars Joe Horn, Todd McClure and Pat Williams, Major League Baseball All-Star Jonathan Lucroy and legendary basketball coaches John Brady, Mike McConathy and Dewain Strother make up a starstudded eight-member group of competitors’...