NSU softball returns home this weekend as hosts of the 2026 City of Lights Classic at the Demon Diamond. The three-day tournament will feature seven total games, including three games on both Friday and Saturday. Joining the Demons (5-12) in the field are Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2-6) and Missouri State (8-6). All-day passes for Friday and Saturday are available for $10 per day and provide admission to all games scheduled for that day. Regular ticket prices will be in place for Sunday’s single game. NSU season ticket holders can use their tickets for entry into all NSU games. Fans are invited to bring their leashed dogs to games on Friday and Saturday for “Dogs on the Diamond”. Following Sunday’s single game between UAPB and NSU, kids will have the opportunity to run the bases at the Demon Diamond.

Amazon announced this week that it is building 3 state-of-the-art data centers in Caddo and Bossier Parishes. 540 direct new jobs will be created.

The Winter Olympics ratings were up 96% from 2022, most viewed in 12 years.

United Way of Northwest Louisiana (UWNWLA) invites the community to its annual Tails & Ales: A Celebration of Impact on March 12, 2026, at Paradise Theatre inside Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City. The evening begins with a networking and cocktail hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by the program at 6:00 p.m. With limited seating available, guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at: https://unitedwaynwla.org/tails-ales/

Flavor of Louisiana, Northwestern State University’s biennial spring seafood festival, will return to Prather Coliseum Friday, March 20. Presented by the NSU Foundation, Flavor of Louisiana will feature dozens of vendors offering samplings of seafood dishes prepared by chefs and restaurateurs from around the state in a festival atmosphere with music and entertainment. All proceeds support scholarships for students, faculty development and academic program enhancements. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.nsu.la/FOL2026. 

LSU Shreveport ranks No. 3 in Louisiana public university rankings, according to an analysis done by Niche.com. The platform awarded LSUS an overall B grade as the university graded highly in areas like faculty (A-), diversity (A-), value (B+), and safety (B+). LSUS is the most affordable college on the list with a calculated net price of $7,554 per year, which factors in the average out-of-pocket cost to a student after scholarships, grants, and other aid. Average out-of-pocket costs calculate not just tuition but other expenses such as books, housing, and food.