Sports & Recreation

Boat launches at north, south end of Toledo Bend closed

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 3:46pm
Boat launches at north, south end of Toledo Bend closed

The Louisiana Office of State Parks has closed the boat launches at North Toledo Bend State Park, near Zwolle, and South Toledo Bend State Park, near Anacoco, to boat traffic. The water levels at the boat ramps at both parks are 12-14 inches deep, making it unsafe to launch boats.

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Northwestern State University offering Lifeguard course

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011, 9:00am
Northwestern State University offering Lifeguard course

Original release by: Northwestern State University Media Relations

The Northwestern State University Aquatics program will offer a late summer Lifeguarding course July 26-30, beginning at 9 a.m.

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NSU releases its 2011-2012 basketball schedule

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Friday, July 8th, 2011, 9:12am
NSU releases its 2011-2012 basketball schedule

Northwestern State University has released its 2011-2012 basketball schedule, which includes games against several NCAA tournament teams, 16 Southland Conference games and a few contests against a few old rivals.

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No drawdown of Lake D'Arbonne planned for 2011

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 12:23pm
No drawdown of Lake D'Arbonne planned for 2011

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said it will not perform a drawdown of Lake D'Arbonne this year.

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Fireworks show Friday in downtown Natchitoches

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Wednesday, July 6th, 2011, 1:21pm
Fireworks show Friday in downtown Natchitoches

Original release by: City of Natchitoches

The City of Natchitoches has announced a fireworks show will take place in the Natchitoches Historic District on Friday, July 8.

The fireworks show will be held at 9 p.m.

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Legion Baseball Mid-South Regional Tournament coming to Minden

Submitted by Sean Staggs, Digital Media Manager
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011, 7:50am
Legion Baseball Mid-South Regional Tournament coming to Minden

Minden is hosting one of its biggest sporting events ever when the American Legion Mid-South Region 4 Tournament comes to town on August 4 - 8. The games will take place at Griffith Memorial Stadium, 808 Constable Street.

Entrants include State Champions from: Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Minden the host team.

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Free celebration on the Cane set for July 4th

Submitted by Alisa Thomas, Digital Media Manager
Friday, June 24th, 2011, 9:00am
Free celebration on the Cane set for July 4th

Original release provided by: City of Natchitoches

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Celebration on the Cane on Monday, July 4 in downtown Natchitoches.

The City of Natchitoches’ Fourth of July celebration begins at 6 p.m. on the downtown riverbank with a musical performance by The Glenn Rainey Band.

The Glenn Rainey band brings the funk with an upbeat, melodic, and energetic groove inspired by New Orleans and fueled by soul. The band will perform from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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