Sports

Squirrel & rabbit hunting season gets underway Saturday, Oct. 4

The Louisiana squirrel and rabbit hunting seasons begin Saturday, Oct. 4, in all parts of Louisiana and run through Feb. 28, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. Squirrel and rabbit hunting are both enjoyable and a good way to introduce youth to hunting.

National Night Out is Tuesday

Cane Village Subdivision and the City of Natchitoches present National Night Out Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 5- 8 p.m. at the dead end of North Melrose Ave. Meet the Mayor, Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Sparky the Dog. There will also be free food, games and prizes.

Klein, Wood set personal bests at McNeese Cowboy Stampede

Personal bests were set by Lalaina Wood and John Klein, providing they are just about ready for the Southland Conference Championships, highlighting Northwestern State’s cross country teams at the McNeese State Cowboy Stampede on Saturday morning on the campus of McNeese.