Natchitoches Parish 911 Board to Meet Tuesday
Natchitoches Parish Communications District
The Natchitoches Parish Communications District Board of Commissioners will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the training room of the Emergency Communications Center, 911 Public Safety Blvd. in Natchitoches.
The district supports emergency communications services connecting residents and visitors with law enforcement, fire departments and emergency medical services throughout Natchitoches Parish.
The meeting is part of the board’s established 2026 schedule. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17.
For additional information, residents may contact the district at 318-357-8300.
Free Business Financing Workshop Set for Thursday in Natchitoches
Louisiana Small Business Development Center
Small-business owners and entrepreneurs can learn about financing opportunities during a free workshop Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Merci Beaucoup, 127 Church St. in Natchitoches.
The program, “I-49 Connects: The Road to Capital,” will explain business loans, grants, investors and alternative funding sources.
Participants will learn how credit, financial statements and cash flow affect financing opportunities, along with ways to prepare loan applications and connect with financial resources.
The workshop is organized through the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southern University Shreveport, with support from partner organizations.
LSMSA to Host Exploration Day Nov. 9, Earns Top National Faculty Ranking
Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) will host Exploration Day on Monday, Nov. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Natchitoches.
Prospective students and families can tour the campus, attend classes and learn about the school’s tuition-free residential education program. Registration is required at http://www.LSMSA.edu/visit.
The event follows LSMSA’s recognition in Niche.com’s 2027 rankings, which named its teachers No. 1 among public high school teachers nationwide. LSMSA also ranked No. 1 among Louisiana public high schools and earned an overall A+ grade.
Becky Thomas-Meziere Honored as Louisiana Tradition Bearer
Northwestern State University
Clifton Choctaw cultural authority Becky Thomas-Meziere of Natchitoches Parish has been recognized as a Louisiana Tradition Bearer by the Louisiana Folklife Commission.
The award was presented during a ceremony at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum as part of Louisiana Folklife Month.
A master pine needle basket weaver with more than 30 years of experience, Thomas-Meziere learned traditional Choctaw techniques from her mother and continues teaching the art to younger generations. She was also inducted into the Louisiana Folklife Center’s Hall of Master Folk Artists in July 2026.
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