U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (R), Fourth District of Louisiana, House of Representatives, met with constituents from Allen Parish on Wednesday, July 14, to discuss national and local issues as well as answer…

Area rodeo youth participated in the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo (NLBRA), which was held July 5, to July 11, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Kinder’s own Jace Popillion was named Jr. Boys Bull…

At Oberlin’s council meeting on Monday, July 12, the council learned money has not been received from the fund known as ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act). Oberlin will receive $319,922.30 in the…

On Friday, July 16, an oil tanker battery near Oberlin was reported on fire at approximately 11:37 a.m., according to authorities. Sgt. James Anderson, spokesperson for Louisiana State Police Troop D reported…

A domestic disturbance in Elton on Sunday, July 18, resulted in the arrest of one man. Chief Deputy Christopher Ivey, Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office, reported deputies were dispatched to 9055 Highway…

April Fruge (supervisor for School Food Services) informed Allen Parish School Board members at Monday’s meeting, “All schools will eat free.” She said students will receive free breakfast and lunch from August…

The Allen Parish School Board heard a list of important dates designating the start of the new school, exactly one month from the night of the meeting on Monday, July 12. Superintendent…

The Kinder Council met later in July due to the holiday observed earlier this month. On Monday, the council held a public hearing to finalize the issuance of bonds totaling no more…

While preparing for the new fiscal year, the council learned it had not set aside funding for employee retirement benefits. So the council took steps to address the issue by introducing two…