Purchase tickets for NSU Athletics Scholarship auction

The 19th biennial Northwestern State Athletics Scholarship Auction presented by BOM Bank is Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Natchitoches Events Center. Cocktail hour begins at 5 p.m., and the main program begins at 6 p.m.

Natchitoches Quarterback Club Luncheon dates set

The Northwestern State Quarterback Club luncheons, presented by Cross Financial, return with the season kickoff event Aug. 25 at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant.There will be six luncheons throughout the season, the majority of which will be on Thursdays ahead of home games.

Don’t forget to sign up to play mini golf to raise funds for Cane River Discovery Center

There will be a fundraiser for Cane River Discovery Center at Dark Woods Adventure Park Friday, Sept. 12.The mini-golf classic will be at the park at 4343 University Parkway from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be family games, food and fun for all ages.

Former Demon standout Robertson to receive Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

As a former Northwestern State football player and an alumnus, Rob Robertson bleeds purple.Soon, Robertson will have a red, white and blue badge of pride.

4th annual “I Tried” fundraising banquet on tap for Aug. 26

The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center announces it is beginning its fundraising with its awards fundraiser Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Riverside Reserve.

Meet the NCHS Chiefs on Aug. 16

“Meet the Natchitoches Central Chiefs” will be Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center. Admission will be $25 per person and food and drinks will be included. There will be a live auction and silent auction and a cash bar.

Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce

Fundrasier at events center benefits NCHS football team

“Meet the Natchitoches Central Chiefs” will be Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Natchitoches Events Center.Admission will be $25 per person and food and drinks will be included.There will be a live auction and silent auction and a cash bar.

Purchase tickets early for ‘The Wildest Show in the South’

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is pleased to announce tickets are now on sale for the upcoming annual Angola Prison Rodeo held at Louisiana State Penitentiary (LSP) located in West Feliciana Parish.

LDWF accepting applications for deer, waterfowl lottery hunts on WMAs

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting applications for deer and waterfowl lottery hunts on LDWF Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the 2025-2026 hunting season. The deadline to apply for the deer lottery hunts is Aug.