Five plans are being considered as the Allen Parish Police Jury and Allen Parish School Board continues the process of redistricting to incorporate the recent census results. This is the public’s time…
Kinder Rotary planning golf tournament in March
The Kinder Rotary Club will host a golf tournament on Friday, March 18, at the Koasati Pines at Coushatta. Rotarian Mike Karam explained this will be an 18-hole event, three player scramble…
Chamber banquet tickets on sale
The Kinder Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet Monday, January 24, at the Coushatta Casino Resort Event Center. Executive Director Barbara Savant said plans are underway and tickets are being…
Oakdale audit released
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor issued its final report in the audit of Oakdale’s finances this week and indicated former City Clerk Melissa Schaefer manipulated payments, wrote checks to herself and paid two…
Veterans gather: Oakdale AL Post looking for new members
A membership drive is underway across Allen Parish for new members and support as local veteran organizations continue to offer valuable services to the community. With an aging population, many veteran organizations…
Kinder tackles redistricting
Several plans were developed for re-districting by Geographic Planning and Demographic Services for Kinder. After a public hearing, Plan 1 was chosen. Mike Hefner chief demographer, explained the plan will feature four…
You can’t attempt to smear our name without hearing our pen roar!
The English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton said the pen was mightier than the sword in 1839 and promoted words over violence. Today, the adage is still true, especially when the sword is used…
Mayor’s explanation given
(Editor’s Note: Mayor Gene Paul, Administrative Assistant Katelyn Waggoner and City Clerk Geri Melder met with the paper to discuss recent events.) Mayor Gene Paul wants everyone to know what happened in…
Council addresses open meetings complaint
Thursday’s meeting of the Oakdale City Council (January 6) included addressing the Louisiana Attorney General’s statement regarding the Open Meeting Complaint (21-0024) that was filed in September 2021. Attorney Ray Rush, as…