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NSU ‘Demons on Location’ community service
Sorting, packaging and distributing food items to hundreds on July 13, members of the Northwestern State University football team volunteered at the Cane River Food Pantry to assist with the monthly distribution activity for eligible Natchitoches Parish residents. “We are aggressively helping to build great leaders on-and-off of the football...
Fire hydrant flush scheduled for July 16-26
Greg Roberts Fire Hydrant Repair and Supply will conduct a hard flush on the water system from July 16-26 in the following areas:. The purpose of this process is to clean out the water lines. Please be aware, that hydrants are fully opened when performing these tests and may stir up sediment in the City’s waterlines.
Close to home, former NSU Demon David Fry readies for 'really cool' All-Star Game experience
ARLINGTON, Texas – David Fry stood in the visiting locker room at Houston’s Minute Maid Park 366 days after his major league debut and reflected on the journey that took him from Northwestern State to the major leagues and a debut at Yankee Stadium. “It was pretty amazing,”...
ASH alumnus Treadway in NSU 2024 N-Club Hall of Fame class
NATCHITOCHES – Alexandria native and ASH alumnus Carlos Treadway is among 16 top sports figures in Northwestern State’s history who will join the school’s N-Club Hall of Fame in October. A two-time All-Southland Conference tight end, Treadway will receive the N-Club’s prestigious Distinguished Service Award. He has...
On This Day: Former Northwestern State hoops star claims he received cash from Demons’ coach
Victor Willis played two seasons in Natchitoches. On this day 36 years ago, he claimed they were lucrative seasons. Willis accused Northwestern State head coach Don Beasley of paying him more than $1,000 to sign with the Demons in 1985. Willis also said he got a little spending money from Beasley throughout his time with NSU.
Target Announces Store Policy Change – Is It Coming to Louisiana?
You can find a Target Store in just about every major city in Louisiana. The Minneapolis Minnesota-based retailer has locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, and several other locations in the greater New Orleans Metro area. Many shoppers view the store as an "upgrade" from Walmart Stores but the two giant retailers offer many of the same items and their prices are often comparable.
Louisiana High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Louisiana want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Louisiana high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
Federal judge rules in favor of incarcerated men
BATON ROUGE - Angola inmates who work on the Farm Line, where they tend crops by hand, are caught in a battle between advocates and state officials over how to handle Louisiana's dangerous heat. Advocates for some of the inmates sued the state in federal court to force more protections...
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