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Crime

Northwestern State football player shot and killed near campus, coach calls it ‘a tremendous loss’

A Northwestern State University football player was shot and killed early Thursday near an apartment complex not far ... Read more

Sports

Dowden’s Hall of Fame career more than a fish story

By Raymond Partsch Special to the American Press EDITOR’S NOTE: Third in a series of stories about the ... Read more

Sports

Elegance defined: Abdul-Rauf’s career, life story certainly praiseworthy

By Ron Higgins Special to the American Press EDITOR’S NOTE: Second in a series of stories about the eight ... Read more

Sports

Change for the better: Rogers strikes path to HOF

By Robin Fambrough Special to the American Press EDITOR’S NOTE: First in a series of stories about the eight ... Read more

Sports

He chose wisely, Kittles perfect fit at Villanova

Ro Brown, Special to the American Press EDITOR’S NOTE: Sixth in a series of stories about the eight inductees ... Read more

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McNeese Sports

Cowboys end three-game slide, defense wraps up Demons

Jim Gazzolo, Special to the American Press Maybe he felt the footsteps or heard the whispers, whatever the ... Read more

high-school Sports

The Grind: Many outduels Kinder in defensive battle

Warren Arceneaux NATCHITOCHES — There was no last minute magic for Kinder this time. After three straight narrow ... Read more

high-school Sports

Almost there: Grand Lake looks to dethrone No. 1 Tigers

Rodrick Anderson To become the best, you eventually have to beat the best. Grand Lake will walk into ... Read more

high-school Sports

Kinder’s climb: Many stands in Kinder’s way

Warren Arceneaux The road to the dome, which this year doesn’t even end at the dome, has been ... Read more

high-school Sports

LHSAA moves Prep Classic to Natchitoches

Rodrick Anderson The recent coronavirus pandemic surge has led to another major change to high school sports. Those ... Read more