Nicholls State University reopens after the effects of Hurricane Francine. Nicholls experienced an electrical outage from Sept. 11 to Sept. 14., leaving resident students without power. Earlier today, Entergy restored power to campus. Jerad David, director of communications, said on-campus classes can continue starting on Monday, Sept. 16. Students,...

Nicholls State University began assessing damage from Hurricane Francine at 9 a.m. on Thursday, but is awaiting information from Entergy's assessment of the region. Jerad David, Nicholls director of communications said the university's scheduled Monday, Sept. 16 re-opening date is subject to change depending on if the school has power. "Unfortunately...

This story will be updated as new information becomes available in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Thursday, 5 p.m. The City of Thibodaux has enacted a curfew between the hours of 10 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday. Thursday, 1:11 p.m. Jarad David, Nicholls' director of communications, announced that campus will remain closed until Monday,...

Nicholls State University issues a school closure ahead of Tropical Storm Francine’s arrival. Francine, a storm in the Gulf of Mexico, has developed over the past few hours and is expected to make landfall along the Louisiana coast on Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane. In preparation for Francine, Nicholls announced it is closing Wednesday,...

The Nicholls State University football team lost 44-21 against LSU in the teams’ first meeting. LSU used a 21-point third quarter to pull away from the Colonels to take their first win of the season. LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier headlined the game with six passing touchdowns. Nussmeier went 27/37 and threw for 302 yards. Starting receiver...

The Nicholls State University football team is set to play LSU in a historic football game on Sept. 7. Nicholls faces LSU in sports every year in sports like baseball, softball, or basketball. However, Saturday will be the first time Nicholls plays LSU in football. Opinions, from Colonels fans, on who will win are divided as Nicholls lost to Louisiana...