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…

elton – Coushatta Tribal Chairman Jonathan Cernek resigned Friday, August 9, halfway through his first four-year-term as the chairman. Any rumors associated with his resignation could not be confirmed at press time….

With the start of the new school year, SROs (School Resource Officers) are returning to school campuses in Allen Parish. This is the third year for the program, which is funded by…

Allen Parish teachers of the year for 2024-2025 were recognized during the Allen Parish School Board meeting held Monday, August 12. Those recognized were Candace Morrow, Fairview High; Graceanne Montou, Kinder Elementary;…

Leaders in Reeves community met in August and learned the bid for the village’s new town hall from K&J Development of Lake Charles was accepted. The village’s town hall was damaged by…

The American Legion Post 244 of Kinder will celebrate its 80th year in existence in November, and veterans have been working on the lodge to update it. The lodge is still recovering…

Dolly Kennedy Mitchell celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday, July 27, in Oakdale at the Lions Club. Over 100 family, friends and members of her church attended the celebration. Dolly’s birthday was…

As employees of Allen Parish School Board prepare to return to school soon, the board voted in a special meeting Thursday, July 25, to give stipends in September. The plan is to…

Reese Chaffin, 12, of Kinder, is now third in the pole bender competition in the world in her age division after participating in the National High School Rodeo Association in Des Moines,…

The Allen Parish Genealogy Society will host a speaker event, featuring Shera Broussard LaPoint, on August 6, at 10 a.m. at the Reeves Recreation Complex, 99 Ford St., Reeves. LaPoint is an…