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New Orleans Pelicans hire Joe Dumars as executive vice president

The New Orleans Pelicans found just what they needed in their choice of someone to lead their basketball operations when they selected homegrown talent.Pelican’s owner Gayle Benson announced last week that Joe Dumars would be their new executive vice president of basketball operations.

Alumni Weekend set for May 9-10 vs. McNeese

Years that end in five have been kind to the Northwestern State baseball program.Two of the Demons’ nine Southland Conference regular-season championships have come in years ending with 5.

Undefeated

The LA Lightning 11U baseball team are the undefeated champions, 5-0, in the USSSA City of Lights Classic hosted at PARC Natchitoches over the weekend. The team is coached by BOM Financial Services’ Donovan Ohnoutka.

As career winds down, Loyd leans on importance of family

To most people, family is a major part of their lives.For Northwestern State sprinter Galen Loyd, it is even more important.Loyd has seen a lot during his young life, starting with an accident with his father that left him in a wheelchair.

Pollock man cited for turkey hunting violations

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited a Pollock man on March 29 for alleged turkey hunting violations in Natchitoches Parish.Agents cited Chad Alston, 47, for hunting turkeys over a baited area and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Shaw sets SLC record at Leon Johnson NSU Invitational

When Maygan Shaw has a goal in mind, you better believe that goal will be achieved.Prior to the Leon Johnson NSU Invitational, Shaw mentioned that she wanted to run in the 51s to beat her grandfather.The senior from Pineville did exactly that, clocking a 51.

SLC Title back in Natchitoches following Senior Day Victory

It was a day to celebrate for more than one reason at the Jack Fisher Tennis Complex, as Northwestern State not only honored its seniors but also clinched the Southland Conference regular season title with a gritty 4-3 win over Southeastern on Monday afternoon.