Another special meeting has been called for Wednesday, May 24, to select a superintendent after the board remained in a deadlock vote after two meetings and a total of five paper ballot…
As tradition goes… Oakdale has a new reign of royalty
Reese Willis was crowned the 62nd Miss Oakdale by outgoing Miss Oakdale 2022 Kaydin “Kay Kay” Strother at Saturday’s pageant. Hosted by the Oakdale BPW (Business Professional Women) organization, the event was…
March’s tax collections in the ‘black’
It’s been a few months since the parish saw a tax collection report painted with more “black” numbers than “red” ones. Collections have been down for months, and March showed an increase…
RHS girls win, others compete at state track meet
With a total of 117 points, the girls’ track team from Reeves High School won their second Class C state championship in three years. The team competed in the 2023 Ochsner LHSAA…
APSB has busy evening
__________________________________________ New leader vote ends in deadlock __________________________________________ OBERLIN – Kevin Tyler, president of the Allen Parish School Board, conducted three paper ballot votes for a new superintendent for the parish, and…
In attempted first-degree murder case DA Joe Green announces conviction
Allen Parish District Attorney Joe Green announced Lance J. Edwards of Kinder, was convicted on April 6, 2023, of attempted first-degree murder and domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. The conviction followed…
Senior Trip: Led by five seniors, Kinder has sights set on winning state title
Kinder’s seniors have dealt with their fair share of adversity in their baseball careers. The five players have dealt with a global pandemic that prematurely ended their freshmen season, witnessed one of…
Oakdale pageant this weekend
The 62nd Annual Miss Oakdale pageant will be Saturday, May 13, at Oakdale High School. Three girls will be vying for the coveted Miss Oakdale crown. Four have set their sights on…
Wilbert Jones to be honored
Former Oakdale resident Wilbert Jones will be honored Saturday afternoon at Southern University for his dedication in assisting students make better lives for themselves. Jones’ long-time friend Larry Smith said friends and…
Oakdale under ‘boil advisory’ until further notice
The City of Oakdale is under a boil advisory that could last four to five weeks, if not a little longer. Oakdale Mayor Gene Paul said they have been working on upgrading…