Some 2024-2025 hunting seasons extended due to recent winter storm

Since Louisiana has experienced a historic winter storm event, which closed many roads in most areas of the state and prevented many hunters from engaging in recreational hunting opportunities for several days during the open season, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), the...

Hines named to Southland All-Academic Team

Northwestern State wide receiver Twon Hines’ most productive of his two seasons with the Demons landed him a Southland Conference postseason honor.Hines, a graduate student from Dayton, Ohio, was named to the Southland Conference Football All-Academic Team, which was announced Thursday afternoon.

Shaw, Graiani earn SLC weekly awards

A veteran and a newcomer were rewarded with after terrific showings at the track and field opener at the Corky Classic.Senior Maygan Shaw and newcomer sophomore Vincente Graiani were named Southland Conference Female and Male Track Athletes of the Week, the league announced Wednesday.

Demons announce addition of nine transfers

The Northwestern State football team announced the addition of nine transfers to its 2025 roster Thursday.Head coach Blaine McCorkle and his staff buttressed their roster with an influx of five offensive players and four on the defensive side.

Lady Buccaneers conquer the Chiefs, 50-45

Natchitoches Central High School’s Lady Chiefs 17th game winning streak came to an end Jan 17 against the Haughton Lady Buccaneers with a final score of 45-50.Missed opportunities was the message to the Chiefs.

Women’s 4x400 relay sets SLC indoor record on second day of Corky Classic

The women’s 4x400 relay team posted an indoor Southland Conference record on the final day of the Corky Classic on Saturday on the campus of Texas Tech.The quartet of Maygan Shaw, Tranasia Jones, Margaret Conteh and Samari Finney clocked a 3:40.74 to place eighth out of 28 teams.

Demons get the short end of the stick at home against Southeastern

Another Saturday afternoon Southland Conference men’s basketball game at Prather Coliseum, another nail-biter for Northwestern State.For the second time in three weeks, the Demons saw a home game come down to the final seconds with the ball in Jon Sanders II’s hands.

Spitzer, Senatore earn All-Louisiana selection

First, it was All-Southland Conference. Now, it is All-Louisiana for a pair of members of the Northwestern State soccer team.After being named First Team All-Southland Conference, Taylor Spitzer and Emily Senatore were named to the Louisiana Sports Writer’s All-Louisiana Team, announced Saturday.

Benson, Honshtein named to CSC Academic All-District Team

A pair of Northwestern State specialists earned spots on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team.The nationwide association of athletic communications specialists named long snapper Sawyer Benson and kicker/punter Reed Honshtein to the group Wednesday.

Master Farmers awarded certifications, honors

At a luncheon Jan. 9, one farmer was awarded a new Master Farmer certification and five others were recertified as Master Farmers during the 2025 meeting of the Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts.