Billiot, Sears named to CSC Academic All-District Team

A pair of Northwestern State football captains and stalwarts on their side of the ball have been named to the 2025-26 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District Team.

Gil LeBreton, John James Marshall are sports journalism inductees in LSHOF

Vastly accomplished sportswriters New Orleans native Gil LeBreton and John James Marshall of Shreveport have been selected for the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism from the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Master Cattlemen Course to be offered in spring, sign up deadline is Feb. 23

The LSU AgCenter will be offering cattle producers the opportunity to become certified Louisiana Master Cattlemen this spring.

2nd black bear season netted 16 bruins announced LDWF

A total of 16 Louisiana black bears, consisting of 10 males and six females, were harvested during the second bear hunting season that ran from Dec. 6-21, 2025, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced.

Demons will open fall football season at home against Louisiana Christian

Northwestern State will open a fall football season at home on a Thursday night, highlighting a 2026 schedule that features six games at Turpin Stadium.

Northwestern falls short in final seconds at Nicholls

Northwestern State clawed all the way back from a nine-point halftime deficit but came up just short Monday night, falling 74–72 to Nicholls in a tightly contested Southland Conference men’s basketball battle at Stopher Gymnasium.

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Northwestern State adds goalkeeper transfer

After dipping into the transfer portal for a midfielder and defender, Northwestern State soccer head coach Ian Brophy now picks up a goalkeeper in the form of transfer Saki Tsuchiya.Tsuchiya, a native of Takasaki, Japan, comes to NSU following a season at Valparaiso.

Cardinals soar past Demons at Prather Monday night

Lamar jumped out early and never fully relinquished control Monday night as the Cardinals defeated the Northwestern State men’s basketball team 76–61 on Mike McConathy Court at Prather Coliseum in Southland Conference action.

Here’s the right way to stake it!

The cooler months are ideal for planting many tree species in Louisiana. Staking newly planted trees can offer much-needed support as they start to put down roots — especially in the case of large trees.