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Don’t miss Field Day and Youth Fishing Day at Oakland Plantation

Don’t miss Field Day and Youth Fishing Day at Oakland Plantation

Don’t miss Field Day and Youth Fishing Day at Oakland Plantation

Cane River Creole National Historical Park will host two days of family and youth activities at Oakland Plantation.Saturday, Sept. 21 is Field Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be games and activities for children of all ages.

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a hike

Celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept., 28 at 10 a.m. with a ranger-led hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site.National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation’s largest single- day volunteer effort.
LA Lightning 11U and Northwestern State University baseball team joined forces last weekend for the Natchitoches Area Jaycees Wiffleball Tournament at the Old Dixie Youth Complex. All proceeds from the tournament benefitted the NRMC Cancer Center Serenity Garden and Bell Tower. Pictured from left are Ryne Williams, Ethan Bourg, Brandon Carter, Jax Errington, Liam Mahloch, Murphy Linebaugh, Carter Hough, Cohen Gandy, Archer Johnson, Callen Bertrand, Clay Jung, and Dylan Marionneaux.

LA Lightning 11U and Northwestern State University baseball team joined forces last weekend for the Natchitoches Area Jaycees Wiffleball Tournament at the Old Dixie Youth Complex. All proceeds from the tournament benefitted the NRMC Cancer Center Serenity Garden and Bell Tower. Pictured from left are Ryne Williams, Ethan Bourg, Brandon Carter, Jax Errington, Liam Mahloch, Murphy Linebaugh, Carter Hough, Cohen Gandy, Archer Johnson, Callen Bertrand, Clay Jung, and Dylan Marionneaux.

Player of the week

Player of the week

Player of the week

Prep football is alive and well in Natchitoches Parish for the 2024 season. Natchitoches Leadership Through Athletics Committee (NLTAC) has started the annual Player-of-the-Week activity during the second week of action. Each week players from Lakeview, Natchitoches Central and St.

Seniors score six of seven goals as Demons roll on Senior Day

On Senior Day, it just made sense for the Northwestern State soccer seniors to give the fans a show.Four seniors scored six of the Demons (4-4-1) goals in a dominant 7-0 victory over Mississippi Valley State (1-3) on Sunday afternoon at the Demon Soccer Complex.
Retired Lt Col. honored as guest captain

Retired Lt Col. honored as guest captain

Retired Lt Col. honored as guest captain

In continuing its tradition of honoring those who serve in the nation’s Armed Forces, Northwestern State University named Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Smalley the honorary captain during its home opening football game Sept. 7.
Isabella Reggiano, #26, celebrates with teammates after a goal in the 42nd minute that proved to be the difference in a 1-0 win over Tarleton State. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Isabella Reggiano, #26, celebrates with teammates after a goal in the 42nd minute that proved to be the difference in a 1-0 win over Tarleton State. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

42nd minute goal gives Northwestern State a win

Isabella Ruggiano’s goal in the 42nd minute stood up as the Northwestern State soccer team captured its third consecutive victory with a 1-0 win over visiting Tarleton State on Thursday evening at the Demon Soccer Complex.