Billy West Live

Chief Head Football Coach Jess Curtis joins Billy West Live to preview the 2023 Football team. Coach Curtis invites all Chief fans to attend the Meet the Chiefs Event this Saturday, Aug 12th at 6:00 PM. A live and Silent Auction with great sports memorabilia are just part of a great evening of supporting Natchitoches Central Football.

Rick Cabrera, the new head Basketball Coach at Northwestern State University joins Billy West. Coach Cabrera talks about his coaching background and the challenges of managing the roster in the new age of the transfer portal. Coach Cabrera highlights the new players he has brought in and shares his excitement and vision for the continued success of NSU basketball.

State Rep Gabe Firment talks about issues important to his district and his most recent bill regarding limitations to health care for children and Governor Edwards's veto of that legislation and the recent override of the Governor’s veto and the impending Court challenges that are expected to that legislation.

Huey Long and the story of his fascination and commitment to the development of LSU is told in great detail by Bob Mann in Kingfish U. The recently released book is a treasure for any observer of Louisiana Politics, LSU, college football and most certainly, the Golden Band from Tigerland!!

Mike McConathy talks about jobs, education, logging, agriculture and oil and gas issues that are a key to his campaign for State Senate

Liz Murrill, current Solicitor General for the State of Louisiana and candidate for Attorney General discusses her campaign and juvenile crime issues

Kevin Bostian, NSU athletic director talks basketball and the new head coach, Rick Cabrera as well as the tenure of Cory Gipson and his one year stint as head coach of the Demons. Photo: Northwestern State University

Lyn Rollins, long time voice of Northwestern State athletics and now LSU sports talks about his early days as a TV sports reporter at KALB in Alexandria and his long and distinguished career broadcasting sports. Lynn talks LSU baseball and their prospects for 2023. Photo: Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Jack McFarland, State Representative for Winn, Jackson and parts of Bienville and Natchitoches Parishes talks about his proposed legislation and attempts to relieve local Governments of their budget problems related to fixing our roads and bridges. Representative McFarland also talks about teacher pay raises and the $1.5 Billion surplus and how to be a good steward of that budgetary windfall.

Dr. Greg Granger provides historical perspective to balloon surveillance, historically and the Chinese Governments recent spy balloon that crossed over the central United States. Dr. Granger talks about the intelligence and counter intelligence possibilities of last week’s balloon flight, that ended up with the USA shooting down the balloon in the Atlantic Ocean.

Senator Sharon Hewitt discusses her life in politics, her educational background and work experience and why she believes she can be an effective Governor for the State of Louisiana. Senator Hewitt emphasize the importance of economic development and other vital issues of importance during this election year. Photo: Sharon Hewitt Campaign

Jess Curtis explains his thought process in accepting the new position of Head Football Coach at Natchitoches Central and his plans to make Chief Football a success Photo Credit: Scoreboard Live

Gabe Firment joins Billy West Live to discuss the upcoming Governor’s election in Louisiana, as well as the recently reported budget surplus and the upcoming Legislative Session.

NSU professor of political science Dr Greg Granger joins Billy West alive to talk politics, Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump

Natchitoches Parish Clerk of Court joins Billy West Live. Election Day is Tuesday November 8, 2022.

Natchitoches Police Chief Nikeo Collins joins Billy West Live to discuss Police Officer Pay and rising crime

Dr Eloi provides facilities updates on the infrastructure of public schools in Natchitoches Parish and the new signage at Natchitoches Central and the new turf football field at Lakeview High School. Dr Eloi talks about the recent visit from State Superintendent Dr Cade Brumley and the gains and improvements of Natchitoches Parish Schools and his vision for the future of education

Dr Granger discusses the propriety of former President Donald Trump possessing Top Secret and classified documents at his vacation home in Florida and that threat to US Security Dr. Granger also provides insight and commentary on the Ukrainian War situation and comments on the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev

Dr. Julian Bailes, renowned neurosurgeon from Chicago joins Billy West Live and provides updates on safety protocols for youth sports in general, and the  new devices such as the Gaurdian Caps and a “Q-Collar” to reduce the effects of head impacts for football players. Dr. Bailes also talks about the recent developments and advances in science to help eventually diagnose CTE through PET scan techn...

Sydney Jones comes to Northwestern as the new Assistant Athletics Director for Business and Finance and Senior Women’s Administrator and discussed the future of NSU Athletics and the challenges ahead

District 22 State Representative Gabe Firment addresses the recent Legislative Session, the State Budget as well as issues related to the 2nd Amendment concealed carry and assault weapons as well as the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs Wade and it’s effect on access to abortion in Louisiana.

Verity Gentry is running for Judge in the 11th Judicial District, Parish of Sabine and she joins Billy West Live to discuss her candidacy. As a Sabine Parish native and with her experience as a practicing attorney, Verity Gentry is asking Sabine residents to support her efforts to become Judge.

Susan Jackson, 12 time All American Gymnast from LSU has been selected for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Jackson joins Billy West Live to discuss her career and experiences at LSU and winning the 2010 Honda Award as the Nations best gymnast. Photo - Courtesy of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame

Senator Louie Bernard talks about his recent vote on the concealed carry weapons issue and his decision to not seek re-election in 2023. Senator Bernard talks about the challenges of public service on one’s family and the difficulty of being elected to public service in such turbulent political times. Louie also explains his passion for election workers and the challenges recent attacks on electio...

Teddy Allen joins Billy West Live and discusses his long and award winning career as a sports writer and broadcaster and his recent recognition and induction into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. Teddy discusses the influences in his life, his self-deprecating style and his love of Louisiana Tech Athletics. Photo: Courtesy of the Louisiana Hall of Fame