Demons fork Cowboys at Brown Stroud

Second-year head coach Chris Bertrand’s Northwestern State baseball team had one last regular-season response left in it Saturday.For the second straight game, the Demons built a sizeable lead against visiting McNeese in the final regular-season Southland Conference series of 2025.

Lipoma, seniors set for regular-season Brown-Stroud finale

Northwestern State’s final baseball series of the season against McNeese stands as its Alumni Weekend, which is fitting in some ways for center fielder Reese Lipoma.As former Demon baseball players make their way to the new-look Brown-Stroud Field for the series, which began sat 6:30 p.m.

Bids being accepted through May 20 for alligator hunting

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting bids now through May 20 for alligator hunting on certain Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), Wetland Conservation Areas (WCAs), U.S.

Demons double up to take pepperdine

Second-year Northwestern State baseball coach Chris Bertrand has preached family since taking over the program in June 2023.

Jarrett, Achee stand out at Horned Frog Invite

On a day to prepare themselves one final time for the Southland Conference Championships, it was a senior and a freshman who stole the show.

Two free programs at Sports Hall of Fame

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum has two programs n May on the books. “Coach of a Lifetime: The Story of Lewis Cook Jr., Legendary High School Football Coach” book signing with Coach Lewis Cook and author Gaylon White is Saturday, May 10, from 2-3 p.m.

Louisiana Sports Hall Fame induction is June 26-28

The 2025 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration has been set for Thursday, June 26Saturday night, June 28, featuring nine shining stars in state sports history, headlined by retired football coach Nick Saban, who led LSU to a 2003 national championship, West Monroe, LSU and NFL star...

Demons rally to sweep Pepperdine, cap 7-1 road trip

The Northwestern State baseball team’s longest road trip of the season ended in familiar fashion Sunday afternoon.The Demons used a late rally, powered by Samuel Stephenson’s second home run of the game, to finish a three-game sweep of Pepperdine with a 15-12 victory at Eddy D.

City’s Recreation & Parks offering youth summer basketball and swim lessons

City of Natchitoches Recreation & Parks Department has announced 2025 Summer Basketball Registration is underway for youth ages seven to 14.Registration is now through June 1, with tryouts on June 10 and 12. Games will be played July 8 through July 31 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Demons come out on top of roller-coaster game at ULM

Faced with a moment of déjà vu, the Northwestern State baseball team went back to basics and came away with a cathartic victory.The Demons overcame another ULM rally and used Reese Lipoma’s sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to grab a 9-8 win Tuesday night at Lou St.