Northwestern State will hold 7 sessions of Freshman Connection

Northwestern State University will hold seven sessions of its freshman orientation program, Freshman Connection, beginning May 22.Four sessions will be at the Natchitoches campus on May 22-23, May 29-30, June 13 and July 10-11.

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Northwestern State drops heartbreaker to Tigers

A two-run home run in the eighth inning made the difference for Northwestern State in Tuesday night’s game at LSU.It was the Demons’ inability to break through early that ultimately proved the toughest hurdle for NSU to overcome in a 6-5 loss at Alex Box Stadium.

Sibling rivalry brings out the best in Gumbs twins on the field and beyond

Competition has been at the core of the relationship between Northwestern State twin throwers Djimon Gumbs and Diamante Gumbs.Ever since they were young, everything has been a competition to the Gumbs twins, no matter how big or small.

Lakeview basketball player going to North Arkansas College

Lakeview is continuing its tradition of signing athletes to the next level. This year’s new signee is the awesome Alonzo Driver.Alonzo has posted quite a career at Lakeview with 125-38 record giving him a 77%win percentage.

HOF Foundation hopes to boost funds for facility upgrades

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, boosting efforts to generate funds to support its museum in Natchitoches including technology upgrades at the 11-year-old facility, will participate in “Give for Good Day” to complement its fund-raising initiatives.

Giving Day 2024 set for May 15

The NSU Athletic Department has set May 15 as its annual Giving Day as a way to assist its studentathletes’ success on and off the field.Fans can make a donation to the summer academic progress fund or directly to the sport of their choosing and can do so in one of three different ways.Visit www.

Tigers golf tourney and crawfish boil will support football team

St. Mary’s Catholic School Golf Tournament and Crawfish Boil is scheduled for Friday, May 24, at the Northwestern Hills Golf Course.Tee time is at noon with registration at 11a.m. The crawfish boil will begin around 4:30 p.m.Prizes will be awarded to the top three golf teams.

4-Hers learn life skills at workshop

Natchitoches Parish 4-H recently organized a successful record book workshop at NSU E-Lab. The event aimed to equip 4th grade 4-H members with essential skills such as fishing knot tying and sewing on a button.

High school athletes to be feted

Senior-year athletes from Lakeview, Natchitoches Central and St. Mary’s High Schools -will be recognized for their outstanding athletic, academic and community achievements, Saturday May 18, at 10 a.m. in the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest History Museum. There is no cost to attend.