After a career spanning 37 years in education, Superintendent Kent Reed announced Monday night he would be retiring on July 1. He has been guiding the Allen Parish School Board for the…

The parish has a new Allen Council on Aging executive director in Joelene Hartley. On February 7, the Board of Directors for the Allen Council on Aging met and reviewed applications. After…

The holiday month of December 2022 gave a positive sales tax collections report since only two accounts were in the red when compared to spending at the same time last year. The…

Lots of information was brought before the Town of Kinder’s council on Monday night, February 6, highlighting bridge issues, financing, updates to healthcare and new services being offered. Jacob Dillehay Dillehay, parish…

The Reeves Council reviewed the rough draft of plans for a new city hall and police department. Mayor Chris Guillory went over the draft and received recommendations from council members and the…

Dr. Don Nesom, the Allen Parish Coroner, reported to the Allen Parish Police Jury on the fentanyl crisis, which is something he described as “a far worse threat to our parish than…

Oakdale Fire Chief Eric Maricle was exciting to announce the Oakdale Fire Department received new gear. He said this was a much needed upgrade in the area of safety for the Oakdale…

Dr. Marjorie Dina Bacon, formerly of Allen Parish, has been recognized as the top medical resident of the Year in Yuma, Arizona. In her third year of residency at this time, she…

During the Oakdale City Council regular meeting held Thursday, February 2, Meredith Guillory once again addressed the council on the issue of Yum Yum’s Frozen Daiquiris being allowed to open and sell…