Jonathan Cernek sworn in as new chairman of Coushatta Tribe Loretta Williams begins second term, Kristian Poncho begins inaugural term
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana held an inauguration ceremony for its three newly elected officials on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Coushatta Casino Resort’s Grand Ballroom, located in the resort’s new Conference…
LaVergne to take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Forensic Science STEM
This summer, Kentreal LaVergne from Kinder, will join Outstanding MIiddle School students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, Forensic Science in Dallas,…
Juneteenth celebration set, parade begins at 10 a.m.
Organizers of the First Annual Juneteenth Celebration, to be held in Oberlin on June 19, are extending an invitation to all residents to join them for this family-friendly event. A parade will…
APSB working this summer to prepare for new school year
The Allen Parish School Board’s summer months are being utilized to prepare for the upcoming school year, and Superintendent Kent Reed and staff updated the board on several projects at its June…
Rice Field Days back on track and in-person
Deborah Willenborg Deputy Editor at USA Rice Daily At the opening of the Allen Parish Rice Growers Association annual meeting last Wednesday, June 2, in Kinder, President Eric Savant, a local rice…
Parish’s new GIS website is interactive and available for residents
The parish’s new GIS website is an interactive parish map that includes a multitude of data layers available to the public that can be turned off and on to customize the public’s…
Kinder Council meets, advice sought
Laine Fontenot visited the Kinder Council meeting Monday, June 7, to discuss ideas of forming an event that would allow local artists to perform. Fontenot, who attended the meeting with Kenny Spears,…
APPJ introduces new interactive system
Allen Parish leaders introduced a new system to the parish at the police jury meeting this week that had support from various officials all over the parish both professional and personal. The…
What happens now in Oakdale: Mayor Gene Paul discusses the city’s future
The City of Oakdale is missing a total of $358,025.56 in funds. Leaders are trying to determine how to move forward and if the funds can be recovered as an investigation continues…