Northwestern State named an ITA All-Academic Team 7 earn ITA Scholar Athlete selection

Regardless of if it is on the court or off, the Northwestern State tennis team excels.

Local coaches discuss upcoming football season at Sports Hall of Fame Aug. 2

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

Heimerman named Co-Women’s Coach of the Year

After leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to another Southland Conference indoor/outdoor championship sweep, Mike Heimerman was named the All-Louisiana Co-Women’s Coach of the Year to highlight NSU on the All-Louisiana teams.

LDWF accepting applications for deer and 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.

Jordan hired as Northwestern’s soccer associate head coach

Soccer head coach Ian Brophy added a veteran coach with head coaching experience with the hiring of Clifford Jordan as his associate head coach, Brophy announced Monday.Jordan is going to coach the goalkeepers but will help coaching in all aspects of the team.

Off of All-Star anniversary, Fry reflects and looks toward second half

One year ago, David Fry enjoyed what – at the time – was perhaps the moment of his Major League Baseball career.

LDWF’s Fish Hatcheries complete 2025 spring Florida Bass stockings

The USFWS’ Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery and the City of Shreveport’s Cross Lake Fish Hatchery, produced and stocked approximately 5.3 million freshwater sportfish into 56 waterbodies statewide during the spring 2025 stocking season.

Louisiana black bear hunting lottery to open July 28

The Louisiana Black Bear Hunting Lottery will open to state hunters July 28 and run through Aug. 28, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The hunt, administered by LDWF, will be held in Louisiana Black Bear Management Areas 1, 2 and 4 from Dec. 6-Dec.

Rescued Bald Eagle returns to the skies

Throughout July, as Americans honor the spirit of independence with outdoor gatherings and patriotic pride, the national symbol of freedom has a second chance at flight — thanks to pioneering treatment and the dedication of a Wisconsin veterinarian.

Strengthened culture takes center stage for Demons at SLC opening drive

“It’s football season. When you come here, you know it’s time to go.”Those were the words secondyear Northwestern State head football coach Blaine McCorkle used to punctuate his opening statement at Monday’s Southland Conference Opening Drive event at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.