Natchitoches Central High School senior Katlyn King was crowned 2026 Miss Black Louisiana Teen U.S. She is the daughter Billy and Kristina Meziere, and Christopher Brown. Rylee Beaudion of Grambling State University was crowned Miss Black Louisiana U.S.The 25th annual Louisiana U.S. Scholarship pageant was held at Louisiana State University Shreveport Oct. 17.

Natchitoches Central High School senior Katlyn King was crowned 2026 Miss Black Louisiana Teen U.S. She is the daughter Billy and Kristina Meziere, and Christopher Brown. Rylee Beaudion of Grambling State University was crowned Miss Black Louisiana U.S.The 25th annual Louisiana U.S. Scholarship pageant was held at Louisiana State University Shreveport Oct. 17.

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

Natchitoches Central High School senior Katlyn King was crowned 2026 Miss Black Louisiana Teen U.S. She is the daughter Billy and Kristina Meziere, and Christopher Brown.
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