Louisiana is among the top ten states producing the most NFL stars

A new study of the NFL player roster has identified the states most likely to produce NFL stars – with Texas ranking first.The study by sports data experts, Lineups, analyzed profiles of over 2,800 players available on the ESPN website to find the most common birthplaces of NFL players.

Black bear hunting lottery open

The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery runs through Aug. 28. The hunt, administered by LDWF, will be held in Louisiana Black Bear Management Areas 1, 2 and 4 from Dec. 6-Dec. 21 with 26 permits issued, an increase from the 11 permits issued last year.

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NSU announces 2025 N-Club Hall of Fame induction class

A four-time All-American, several Southland Conference champions and two members of a team responsible for the most iconic moment in Northwestern State athletics’ history highlight the 2025 NClub Hall of Fame class.

Ticket sales for Angola Prison Rodeo in October gets underway

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.

Hear local coaches discuss 2025 football season this Saturday at Sports Hall of Fame & NW Museum

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. will “5th Quarter: Natchitoches Parish Football Coaches Discuss the 2025 Season” on Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon to 1 p.m.

Report day sets mood for Demons ahead of Tuesday’s opening practice

As the Northwestern State football team gathered together Monday for its “report day” portion of fall camp, there was something that seemed to be lacking a season ago: Familiarity.“We didn’t really know what to expect (last year),” redshirt junior linebacker Danny Sears said.

Northwestern State aims to make next step, as team reports to camp

During report day a year ago, the Northwestern State soccer team aimed to build on the late-season success from the 2023 season.Build on the late-season surge it did, finishing with 11 victories and finished one win shy of its second Southland Conference regular season championship in four seasons.

LDWF says thanks to President for executive order

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) applauds President Donald Trump for issuing an Executive Order establishing the Make America Beautiful Again Commission, a bold and welcome commitment to the restoration, conservation, and accessibility of America’s public lands, waters, and...

Northwestern State releases 2025 soccer schedule

A new season brings new challenges, as the Northwestern State soccer team announced its 2025 schedule of 19 games, nine of which are being played at the Demon Soccer Complex.