Monday, December 12, will be a milestone for Margie Beeson of Oakdale. She turns 100 years old. Beeson, a longtime resident of Pineville where she workd and retired from Pinecrest State School,…
One shot in Oberlin
The Oberlin Police Department and Allen Parish Sheirff’s Office (APSO) are looking into a shooting in Oberlin which occurred between 2 and 3 p.m. Friday, November 27. “We are assisting the Oberlin…
Donations sought for Karam’s Christmas Fund
Donations may be made to the Albert Karam Christmas basket drive at The St. Philip Neri Rectory. All donations are appreciated. St. Philip Neri has started its annual drive to help needy…
Oberlin discusses resignation and project funds to complete project
A late November meeting allowed the council to discuss a council resignation, whether or not funding for a USDA project was mismanaged and settle a claim with an employee. The council learned…
Senator Cloud recognized
For her work advocating for small businesses during her freshman term in the Louisiana State Senate, Senator Heather Cloud received the Minuteman award from the National Federation of Independent Business. The presentation…
Oakdale’s new police chief takes oath
Wednesday, November 11, Chad Doyle was sworn in as Oakdale’s chief of police by Oakdale Judge Judy Abrusely. Doyle, who previously served as city marshal for approximately 10 years, received 70 percent…
Christmas festivity plans underway in Oakdale
The Oakdale Chamber of Commerce is planning Christmas activities and inviting the public to participate. Christmas on Main will be observed December 12. The Old Fashioned Christmas celebration will begin at 9…
Local veterans organization recognized
Local veterans were honored recently for hard work in recruiting and retaining new members with a special presentation on Monday evening, November 16. The veterans of Kinder’s American Legion Post 244, Alvin…