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This year’s Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Bass Tournament raised $43,500, to support the NSU Fishing Team and scholarships for incoming anglers. From left are Burt Poche, Colin Cosenza, Caleb Johnson, Ayden Slack and Shelley Poche.

Dylan Kyle Poche bass tournament brings in more than $45,000

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Three incoming Northwestern State University students were named recipients of this year’s Dylan Kyle Poche Memorial Fishing Scholarships. They are Ayden Slack of Vivian and Caleb Johnson and Colin Cosenza, both of Many, who will join NSU’s competitive Bass Fishing Team.

Zachaeus Beard finished eighth in the men’s 100-meter dash to earn First Team All-American honors, and Diamante Gumbs placed 19th in the men’s discus to earn honorable mention All-American accolades to complete stellar NSU careers. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Beard finishes eighth in 100, Gumbs places 19th in discus

News Staff

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Any time a feat happens that hasn’t in a decade, it is quite an accomplishment.Zachaeus Beard finished eighth in the men’s 100-meter dash, running a 10.

Honorable mention goes to 3 Chiefs

News Staff

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Three Natchitoches Central players received honorable mention All-State recognition on the Class 5A baseball and softball teams. They were Ross Lindsey on the baseball roster, and Maggie Massia and Morgan Robinson on the softball roster.

NSU assistant coach tapped for St Mary’s

News Staff

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Stacey Aldredge is the new girls volleyball head coach at St Mary’s. She will also be teaching Physical Science and Life Skills.Aldredge joins the Tiger family after coaching volleyball for the last seven years at the collegiate level as Associate Head Coach at Northwestern State University.

Fall 2023 graduates Photo by Chris Reich/ NSU Photographic Services

Four NSU programs receive perfect APR marks

News Staff

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Four Northwestern State athletic programs earned perfect scores in the NCAA Division I’s annual review of institutional academic performance by student-athletes.

What to do if your pet is bitten by a snake

News Staff

Saturday, June 8, 2024

As the temperatures rise, so does the activity of our slithery neighbors. Between April and October, venomous snakes are notably more active, increasing the risk of snake bites, especially for our curious pets.

Zachaeus Beard ran a blistering 10.12 in the 100-meter dash at the national semifinals to reach Friday’s nationals. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services

Beard sprints to finals on first day of nationals

News Staff

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Another race, another sensational performance from Zachaeus Beard.

Spots still open for youth camp next week

News Staff

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Registration remains open for next week’s Chris Bertrand Baseball Youth Camp. Spots are still open for one camp, which will take place June 10-12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Parc Natchitoches, located at 4515 University Parkway. The June 3-5 camp has been canceled.

Anglers of all ages fish for free

News Staff

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) invites all to take part in its annual Free Fishing Weekend Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. Louisiana’s Free Fishing Weekend allows residents and visitors to fish Louisiana waters without an otherwise required fishing license.

And honorable mention goes to...

News Staff

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Kudos to St. Mary’s players who received honorable mention on the LWSA Class 1A All-State Teams.Baseballers were Trey Scarborough, Preston Martinez, Conor Jordan and Ayden Warren.Softballers were Grace Wren and Tyonnah Burton.

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