In December, history was made and the City of Oakdale was changed forever when a business closed its doors after 55 years of existence in the community. Chambley’s Appliance and Furniture closed…
AP sees growth in sales tax collections
The year of 2020 may have brought pandemic in the form of Covid-19, lost wages, business closures, etc. to the American home-front, but for Allen Parish, the sales tax collection report ended…
Oberlin Council makes appointments
It was a night of appointments and adopting resolutions for the Oberlin Council on Monday evening, January 11. Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel his two new council members to their respective committees. Michelle…
FEMA remains in Louisiana to help hurricane survivors
Gerard Hammink, media relations specialist for FEMA, said Allen Parish residents have until February 21, to file for assistance associated with Hurricane Delta. In a press release, FEMA noted, “It will take…
APSB appoints Kevin Tyler as president
The Allen Parish School Board began the new year with housekeeping measures associated with the changing of the guard, updates on programs in the parish and other business. Kevin Tyler was the…
AP designated for assistance for Hurricane Delta
BATON ROUGE – On Dec. 23, two parishes were added to the disaster declaration for Hurricane Delta. Survivors in Allen and Iberia parishes are now eligible for federal disaster assistance for uninsured…
Cpl. Tisha Fontenot retires
After 18 years of service to the Kinder Police Department, Cpl. Tisha Fontenot (communications) retired. In a post featuring the event, Kinder Police Chief Paul Courville said, “As chief of police, I…
APPJ approves spending, appointments and agreements
The Allen Parish Police Jury (APPJ) held its first meeting of the year on Monday evening. With several items on the agenda jurors got down to business as usual. The meeting was…
Parish recently received funding for food, shelter and utilities More funding for food and shelter designated for the parish
Funding for different items under the direction of The Allen Action Agency Inc. continue to arrive in the parish. The newest funds awarded under Phase 38 in the amount of $9,713 originate…
Todd Nesom retires: He’s going to hang up his scales and enjoy some family and farming time
As Todd Nesom winds down his career as district attorney in Allen Parish, there is one case that sticks in his mind. A young woman who was nine months pregnant took a…