Ticket sales for Angola Prison Rodeo in October gets underway

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.

Hear local coaches discuss 2025 football season this Saturday at Sports Hall of Fame & NW Museum

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. will “5th Quarter: Natchitoches Parish Football Coaches Discuss the 2025 Season” on Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon to 1 p.m.

Report day sets mood for Demons ahead of Tuesday’s opening practice

As the Northwestern State football team gathered together Monday for its “report day” portion of fall camp, there was something that seemed to be lacking a season ago: Familiarity.“We didn’t really know what to expect (last year),” redshirt junior linebacker Danny Sears said.

Northwestern State aims to make next step, as team reports to camp

During report day a year ago, the Northwestern State soccer team aimed to build on the late-season success from the 2023 season.Build on the late-season surge it did, finishing with 11 victories and finished one win shy of its second Southland Conference regular season championship in four seasons.

LDWF says thanks to President for executive order

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) applauds President Donald Trump for issuing an Executive Order establishing the Make America Beautiful Again Commission, a bold and welcome commitment to the restoration, conservation, and accessibility of America’s public lands, waters, and...

Northwestern State releases 2025 soccer schedule

A new season brings new challenges, as the Northwestern State soccer team announced its 2025 schedule of 19 games, nine of which are being played at the Demon Soccer Complex.

Northwestern State named an ITA All-Academic Team 7 earn ITA Scholar Athlete selection

Regardless of if it is on the court or off, the Northwestern State tennis team excels.

Local coaches discuss upcoming football season at Sports Hall of Fame Aug. 2

Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. will host “5th Quarter: Natchitoches Parish Football Coaches Discuss the 2025 Season.”The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 2, from noon to 1 p.m.

Heimerman named Co-Women’s Coach of the Year

After leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to another Southland Conference indoor/outdoor championship sweep, Mike Heimerman was named the All-Louisiana Co-Women’s Coach of the Year to highlight NSU on the All-Louisiana teams.

LDWF accepting applications for deer and 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.