Purchase tickets early for ‘The Wildest Show in the South’

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is pleased to announce tickets are now on sale for the upcoming annual Angola Prison Rodeo held at Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) located in West Feliciana Parish.

LDWF accepting applications for deer, waterfowl lottery hunts on WMAs

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the 2025-2026 hunting season. The deadline to apply for the deer lottery hunts is Aug.

Athletics Scholarship Auction

The 19th biennial Northwestern State Athletics Scholarship Auction presented by BOM Bank is Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Natchitoches Events Center. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., and the main program begins at 6 p.m.

Play mini golf for a cause

There will be a fundraiser for Cane River Discovery Center at Dark Woods Adventure Park Friday, Sept. 12.The mini-golf classic will be at the park at 4343 University Parkway from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be family games, food and fun for all ages.

Magee III, Sears named to Phil Steele Preseason All-SLC teams

Senior cornerback Caesar Magee III was a first-team selection by the publication, which named junior linebacker Danny Sears a secondteam All-Southland pick. Magee, a 6foot-2, 192-pound New Orleans native, led Northwestern with three interceptions in his first season as a cornerback.

Youth volleyball, flag & tackle

Natchitoches Parks & Recreation volleyball registration is underway Additionally, flag and tackle registration continues. Divisions and ages, cost, and online registration can be found at https://secure.rec1.

NSU Scholarship Auction

The 19th biennial Northwestern State Athletics Scholarship Auction presented by BOM Bank is Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Natchitoches Events Center. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., and the main program begins at 6 p.m.

Mubiru to represent Uganda in FIBA Afrobasket Tournament

A process that began before he played his first basketball game at Northwestern State will allow Chris Mubiru a chance of a lifetime.Mubiru, a rising junior guard, was selected to represent Uganda in the FIBA Afrobasket Tournament in Angola.

Annual NSU/I-Bowl Kickoff Luncheon set for Aug. 21

With the 2025 football season drawing near, a staple of the summer calendar is returning to Superior’s Steakhouse in Shreveport.The annual Northwestern State/Independence Bowl Kickoff, sponsored by John and Lynne Manno, is set for Aug.

Bigger, stronger, faster Demons enjoy upbeat day one of fall camp

The term he used may sound oxymoronic, but second-year Northwestern State football coach Blaine McCorkle is happy to see what his team looked like during Tuesday night’s opening practice of fall camp.