Legendary NSU track and field coach Leon Johnson is remembered

Longtime, legendary Northwestern State track and field coach Leon Johnson who led the Demons and Lady Demons to national prominence and tutored a pair of USA Olympians before retiring in 2013, died Tuesday after a brief illness.

Local high school softball, baseball players named on All-State lists

Six softball and baseball standouts from St. Mary’s and Natchitoches Central have been recognized on All-State lists compiled by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.St. Mary’s baseball outfielder Conor Jordan, a senior who hit .429, was selected for the Class A All-State team.

LDWF life jacket loaner station at Cypress Bend Park in Sabine Parish

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division has been awarded three Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program stations.

Tips to protect yourself and your home from mosquitoes

The Louisiana Department of Health reminds residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites that could lead to vector-borne diseases, including West Nile virus.Mosquito activity increases during the warmer summer months, which raises the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

Morris becomes first NSU freshman to earn All-American spot since 2011

Roy Morris only needed one jump to announce his presence to the country.On his attempt in the long jump in his first ever nationals appearance, the freshman showed no nerves, recording a jump of 24-7.75.

NSU’s home kickoff times announced, season tickets on sale

Variety will be the spice of Northwestern State’s 2025 home football schedule.The Demons announced kickoff times for their five home games, which begin with a 7 p.m. Aug. 28 matchup against Alcorn State.

Northwestern State student-athletes enjoy another surge on SLC Commissioner's Spring Honor Roll

Another spring semester, another sizable jump for Northwestern State on the Southland Conference Commissioner’s Spring Honor Roll.Released Monday morning, Northwestern placed 126 student-athletes on the 2025 edition of the spring honor roll, an increase of 10.5 percent from the 2024 edition.

First-teamer Lipoma leads trio of Academic All-SLC Demons

Northwestern State’s most successful baseball season in seven years also saw the Demons produce a standout year in the classroom.Three Northwestern players were named to the Academic All-Southland Conference, led by firstteam selection Reese Lipoma.

Power of family drives Shaw, as she aims to become All-American in 400

Ever since she was a little girl, track and field has been in Maygan Shaw’s blood.In a long line of athletes in her family, the Northwestern State sprinter has not only proved to be the best in her family, but also arguably the best women’s sprinter the school has ever produced.

Brown takes home SLC Women’s Indoor Student-Athlete of the Year

Madison Brown took home the Southland Conference Indoor Student- Athlete of the Year, highlighting 10 Northwestern State track and field athletes on the SLC Academic All-Conference teams.