By Sharon Whitley Larsen

NATCHITOCHES, La. — Even Oprah's a fan of this charming, picturesque, Southern town.

Several years ago on her show, an audience member named Peggy Plunkett stood up and proclaimed, "Oprah, everyone in Natchitoches loves you! You should come visit!'

And next thing you know, Oprah did just that, flying into this small town to surprise the residents — even participating in their Northwestern State University Homecoming Parade.

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