Overall, August’s report of the parish’s sales tax collections looks better than the red the parish saw in July. In July, the parish saw a decrease of 10.30 percent ($195,239.88 less collected…

Five contestants will be vying for the Miss Allen Parish title at the 2024 Miss Allen Parish pageants on Saturday, September 7, in Oberlin. Seven young ladies will be competing for the…

The start of a new school year and football schedule means our high school bands will be playing the music that  entertains and encourages all. When the band starts to play, especially…

The 2024 Allen Parish pageants will be held at the Allen Parish Civic Center in Oberlin on September 7. Lexie Noelle Sonnier, 2023 Miss Allen Parish, will be crowning her successor and…

The Miss Kinder royal court consists of Infant Miss-Adaley Willis; Baby Miss-Adaline Chaney; Toddler Miss-Joleen Marcantel; Tiny Miss-Elliott Kingrey; Petite Miss-Amery Harmon; Little Miss-Nyriah Guillory; Deb Miss-Kate Bell; Preteen Miss-Khloe Bell; Teen…

Jr. Miss Elizabeth and Miss Elizabeth were crowed during pageantry festivities held in Elizabeth this past weekend. On the left is 2024 Jr. Miss Elizabeth Sidney Dillehay. On the right is 2024…

The Allen Parish Library Board and Town of Kinder have been discussing the future of the building that houses the library in Kinder for several months. At its June meeting, the town…

Allen Parish’s Sales Tax Collection report has been showing some ups and downs over the last few months. In July, almost everyone saw a decrease in funds collected. Those fortunate to see…

The Miss Oakdale pageants were held on August 3, 2024, at the Mowad Civic Center while Fairview held its pageants on August 10. These young ladies will represent their communities over the…

Oberlin’s Mayor Larry Alexander gave an overview of the construction projects during the town council meeting, held Monday, August 12. The mayor stated, “We have a ton of contractors in town, and…