Changes are underway to the Allen Parish Community Healthcare campus as the second phase of the hospital’s expansion project comes to a close. In a statement this week, leaders said, “Starting today…
Tax collections down in parish
October’s sales tax collections for Allen Parish showed decreases in both the monthly comparisons (-23.4 percent down) and yearly comparisons (-1.08 percent). Over the last few months, monthly comparisons have been down…
Four amendments on this ballot
There will be four amendments on the December 7, ballot. Voters can use this checklist to prepare for the upcoming Voter Checklist for Dec. 7 ballot. Amendment: “Do you support an amendment…
Tax renewals and runoffs for two council seats in Oakdale on December 7th election
OBERLIN – Allen Parish will have several millage renewals on the December ballot besides the four constitutional amendments on December 7. Depending on which ward and precinct you vote in the parish,…
Alexander updates council on ongoing projects
Mayor Larry Alexander’s report to his council included project updates. He said the town has several ongoing projects including new sidewalks, fiber optic cable, sewer improvements, etc. At times, these projects do…
APSB welcomes funds for improvements and recognizes perfect LEAP scores
Elizabeth High School will soon have lights at its baseball and softball fields thanks to $30,000 received from the state’s capital improvement fund and $202,000 received from Oxychemical. Telbe Storbeck, external affairs…
Louisiana’s Mike Strain to speak Tuesday at Farmer/Rancher supper
The Kinder Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition of its area farmers and ranchers, along with agriculture-related vendors, is what makes the Farmer/Rancher…
Early voting starts October 18
Early voting for the Open Primary/Presidential/Congressional Election on November 5, is October 18-29, (excluding Sunday, October 20, and Sunday, October 27) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The deadline to register to vote in…
Maddy Thomas: From supporting breast cancer awareness to an interview with a magazine, she is a busy teenager
At 14, Maddy Thomas knows more about responsibility than most teens her age. Remember the lyrics to “What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice, “And all that’s nice.” For Maddy,…
Senator Cassidy and Coushatta Tribe announce $20 million infrastructure investment
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana will receive $20.3 million as part of a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Sen. Cassidy’s Transportation Infrastructure…