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🌱 Explore Sabine Parish's tamale traditions at a free Natchitoches program

Natchitoches, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Natchitoches! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Explore Sabine Parish's tamale traditions at a free Natchitoches program
  • Natchitoches tightens property rules as drainage plans take shape
  • NSU students take the patient's role in airport disaster drill

Also on today's calendar: Jingle & Mingle – A Holiday Soiree and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 46.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. November 10, 2026: Natchitoches Parish Daily Sweep (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — A free tamale-making program at Natchitoches' Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum will explore Sabine Parish traditions Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rhonda Remedies Gauthier will share family stories, documentary footage and tastings connecting the food to Indigenous and Spanish influences.
   

2. Natchitoches City Council approves ordinances, discusses zoning changes and infrastructure projects (natchitochesparishjournal.com) — Natchitoches City Council approved clearer rules targeting property accumulations that create unsafe or unsanitary conditions, giving the city more specific grounds for notices, fines or citations. Council members also introduced a proposed Parkway Drive drainage study intended to address standing water before future resurfacing, but have not approved it.
   

3. NSU nursing, radiography students participate in airport disaster drill (nsula.edu) — Natchitoches nursing student Genevieve Wilson was among roughly 100 NSU students who portrayed injured passengers during a Nov. 5 disaster drill at Alexandria International Airport. The simulated aircraft collision gave students a patient's view of emergency care while responders practiced triage and coordination. Wilson said it offered insight into responding to casualties and following the chain of command.
   

4. NSU staff showcase expertise, leadership at LACRAO conference (nsula.edu) — Northwestern State's recruiting and enrollment staff earned recognition while leading four sessions at a statewide higher education conference in Lake Charles. Recruiting director Emily Miller McPherson received the Mid-Level Professional Award, and recruiter Danielle Cabrera joined the association's executive board as Van Erikson concluded his year as president.
   

5. This Historic Louisiana Riverfront City Switches On 300,000 Christmas Lights Before Thanksgiving (newsbreak.com) — Natchitoches' Christmas Festival of Lights celebrates its 100th year in 2026, with more than 300,000 lights and over 100 riverfront set pieces. The six-week celebration begins before Thanksgiving, while admission to the Dec. 5 Christmas Festival is $20, with children 6 and younger admitted free.
   

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💬 Chatter

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    Looking for a reliable and responsible person to care for my home and pets while I’m away. Pay: $115 per day. Duties include pet feeding, mail… (Nextdoor Vienna Bend)
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    I’m happy to be part of this wonderful community. (Nextdoor Vienna Bend)
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Ok Natchitoches! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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