Statewide, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. carried the Democratic Party with 86 percent of the vote (143,371 votes) unofficially at press time. Marianne Williamson received five percent of the vote (7,898) and…
Coushatta Casino Resort growing
Coushatta Casino Resort celebrated progress and growth with a ground breaking ceremony held Wednesday, March 20, to officially kick off the construction on the resort’s newest upgrades and expansion, namely the construction…
APSB opposes House Bill 745 in special meeting
A quick special meeting Monday evening, March 25, allowed the Allen Parish School Board to unanimously adopt a resolution expressing its opposition to state legislation establishing Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). This resolution…
Oberlin’s audit: Procedures were not followed, monetary issues highlighted
Earlier this week, a Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report noted governmental procedures in Oberlin have not been followed in budget matters, handling and use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, employee pay…
Parish tax collections continue to increase
The parish’s monthly tax collections report was good for the second month in a row. Last month and January’s collections only showed red in the parish’s occupancy tax ($2,661.47 less in collections)…
Returning to its historical town hall Elizabeth to celebrate Friday evening
The Village of Elizabeth will celebrate the return to its city hall location, prior to Hurricane Laura, in a building which is 100 years old this year. A public celebration has been…
Coushatta expanding: Continues to build on success
KINDER – Chairman Jonathan Cernek, members of the Coushatta Tribal Council, and Coushatta Casino Resort General Manager Todd Stewart will be joined by principals from TBE Architects, Yates Construction and the Wenaha…
Reese named new town clerk
TONY MARKS LSN Editor/Sports Editor OBERLIN – Upon the recommendation of Mayor…
Reeves’ growth on the horizon – hiring new assistant police chief
By: Carissa Hebert Editor REEVES – The Village of Reeves’ anticipated growth is on the horizon as the council discussed the arrival…
Coushatta Economic Impact Grows Amidst Federal Approval of New Gaming Compact
*“The BIA recognizes our inherent right to practice sovereignty and self-governance rather than continuing the practice of one-sided dependence on the success of our sovereign nation by other governments.”* *ELTON…