Casey Ardoin of Kolder, Champagne, Slaven and Company presented the audit for the 2019-2020 fiscal year stating the board had a good year financially. He pointed out there were no compliance findings…
Bonds approved by council
The monthly meeting of Oakdale’s city council was kicked off with a hearing to approve the water bonds for the project to move forward. This bond will cover the cost of new…
Kinder Council hears hospital update
The Kinder Council heard from Jackie Reviel, CEO of Allen Parish Community Healthcare, Monday evening and approved resolutions to move forward in financial matters. Revial came to the meeting with drawings of…
Local cemetery refuses to sell plot based on color
Change found its way to a cemetery last week in Oberlin, but it came at a cost to a local family which was in the process of trying to bury a loved…
APPJ hears update from Allen Parish Hospital
The Allen Parish Police Jury discussed exciting news with Jackie Reviel from the Allen Parish Hospital. She gave updates on the hospital and informed the jury and public of the new upcoming…
Reeves looking for assistance in establishing post office
New business added to the agenda Monday evening, February 1, allowed the Reeves Council to welcome Jerrie Ledoux, aide to U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson, to discuss the post office situation in the…
Kinder Section 8 Housing accepting applications
The Kinder Section 8 Housing Program is accepting applications for HUD vouchers until March. The first 100 applications will be accepted. Holly Smith, executive director of the agency in Kinder, said her…
Local colleges recognize student achievements
The following students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 12 or more credit hours during the Fall term for classes taken at SOWELA’s Lake Charles campus, Morgan…
Essay contest honors Black History Month
The 2021 Black History Month’s Essay Contest is open to all Oakdale High students in grades nine to 12th. To participate write an essay on one of the following topics: •Freedom Riders…