The new Miss Merry Christmas Court was named this week. Pictured left to right are Akira Hobson, Marlee Hart, Siera Paul, Kaydin Strother, Kelly Rush, who served as mistress of ceremonies; Abigail…
Renewal of ‘Courthouse and Jail Maintenance Tax’ important to maintain buildings and operations
On the November 8, ballot, a parishwide proposition renewal for the Allen Parish Police Jury asking for four mills, also known as the “Courthouse and Jail Maintenance Tax” will be placed before…
Bonejangles Green Oak Skeletons are bone-to-be-wild: This bag of bones will tickle your funny bone
CARISSA HEBERT Editor Entertainment comes in all forms, and for those who enjoy decorating for the holidays, they entertain thru their decorations. That’s what is happening on Green Oak Road as the…
Early voting begins October 25; ballot will be lengthy
OBERLIN – Early voting for the Tuesday, November 8, Open Congressional Primary Election, will be observed Tuesday, October 25, through Tuesday, November 1, (excluding Sunday, October 30) from 8:30 a.m. to 6…
Sales tax collections showing less red in month-to-month comparisons
Sales tax collections in Allen Parish reported in September from the month of August indicated the color red was still the key color when comparing amounts to month-month and year-to-year collections. For…
Carpenter’s Bridge closed for structural deficiencies
Carpenter’s Bridge over the Ouiska Chitto Creek (also known as Whiskey Chitto) is now closed until further notice. The announcement was made by the Allen Parish Police Jury on its Facebook™ page…
Despite slow start to season, Fuselier confident Kinder will turn a corner
The Kinder football team has had a disappointing start to the season. The Yellow Jackets have gone a combined 1-3 on the season, including dropping their first two games in District 3-3A…
Former Oberlin fire chief honored, dies at 75
Oberlin’s long-time former fire chief and firefighter Lawrence Ray Kelly Sr. died Tuesday, September 27, and was buried Friday, September 30, with honors. A color guard and line of fire trucks led…
Re-Thunk Junk Flea Market Trail begins Oct. 21
Organization of the Allen Parish Tourism’s annual 60-plus mile Re-Thunk Junk Flea Market Trail, set for October 21, and 22, is underway. The trail begins on U.S. Highway 190 in Reeves and…
Kinder ‘sweeps’ through housekeeping items
The Kinder Council had lots of housekeeping duties at Monday’s meeting, October 3, in regards to ordinances and resolutions on Monday’s agenda. The first ordinance proposed, No. 874, failed due to no…