LWF honors Conservation Achievement Award recipients

Louisiana Wildlife Federation’s (LWF) 59th Conservation Achievement Awards Program recognized five individuals, and two organizations selected for their significant achievements in natural resources conservation and education at a banquet, held in Baton Rouge on Friday, April 25.

Dynamic Duos

Skylar Correa and Lexi McLaren, at left, delivered a show-stopping Level 2 duet routine, capturing first place and earning a coveted bid to the prestigious Emerald Nationals.The dynamic duo impressed judges and audiences alike with their synchronized skills, energy, and powerful stage presence.

Eight athletes and two relays earn trip to regionals

Eight athletes from Northwestern State as well as a pair of relay teams are on the way to Florida in the coming week as they all are slated to compete in the NCAA East Regionals on the campus of North Florida.

Defense-heavy transfer class boosts Demons’ roster

The Northwestern State football team added a measure of experience as it heads toward the start of its offseason – especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Northwestern State sweeps women’s outdoor superlatives

A dominant performance in the Southland Conference Championships has its perks.One of those perks for the Northwestern State women’s back-to-back track and field champions is sweeping the superlative awards, the league announced Thursday.

Boat responsibly this Memorial Day weekend and beyond

This Memorial weekend The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Enforcement Division reminds folks to practice safe boating.During 2020-24, there were 96 boating fatalities with an average age of 48. To date in 2025, Louisiana has reported five boating fatalities.

Practice Safe Swimming and Water Safety

As summer approaches, the Louisiana Department of Health reminds families to never leave children unattended when in or around water.”Sixty-two children drowned in Louisiana between 2021 and 2023, according to the LDH Office of Public Health.

Rowing to grand finals

Rowing to grand finals

NSU women earn second consecutive indoor/outdoor sweep

Is two consecutive Southland Conference outdoor championships and five out of six indoor/outdoor championships a dynasty?

Eighth innings tell the tale in Demons’ Southland Conference Tournament split

It was a tale of two eighth innings for the Northwestern State baseball team Saturday at the Southland Conference Tournament. One was a scintillating seven-run rally that lifted the Demons to an 11-8 victory over top-seeded Southeastern Louisiana in an elimination game Saturday afternoon.