Kinder High School held a pep rally Monday, August 21. Spirit groups and the school’s band participated as the community was introduced to its new football coach. The Jackets also welcomed their…

Three businesses in Kinder are now utilizing the Knox box, and Fire Chief Jacob Lacour is offering other businesses to consider this option to assist in quick responses in cases of fire…

Kinder Rotarians gathered on Tuesday, August 15, for installation of officers and recognition of other club members. Landon Smith will serve as president of the organization. He took the oath of office…

The Allen Parish School Board introduced six tax renewals to the audience, heard from their superintendent and superintendent-elect and did housekeeping at Monday night’s meeting. The board introduced millage renewals they will…

Superintendent-elect Brad Soileau brought a message of school and community to his first meeting held in Elizabeth on Monday evening. He discussed keeping academics at the top of the list while working…

Mayor Larry Alexander updated the council on city business at Monday’s meeting. Alexander discussed grants. He said Oberlin has 13 to 14 active grants, and is waiting on other grants. The town…

June’s report continued to slowly increase overall after May showed a 6.12 growth overall and April’s report was negative. The parish saw an increase of 11.55 percent growth in June for the…