Allen Parish School Board Superintendent Kent Reed addressed the parish in a video posted to Facebook™ on Monday. Reed said that while the APSB is planning for a normal school year at…
Elton receives COVID-19 testing
Throughout June 16-17, 2020, the Louisiana Army National Guard assisted the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana in hosting a free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site outside of the Coushatta Tribal Health Department. The Coushatta…
Graduates finally!
Allen Parish Seniors of 2020 were finally able to receive diplomas last week after graduation ceremonies had to be postponed due to COVID-19. In the top photo, Oberlin High graduated on Tuesday,…
Moody inducted into LPA’s 50-year club
Braxton “B.I.” Moody III was inducted to the Louisiana Press Association’s 50-Year Club at the association’s annual stockholders meeting June 22. LPA’s 50-Year Club honors and recognizes men and women who have…
Kinder Courier staff honored with awards
The Kinder Courier was recognized for its excellence in journalism with several awards bestowed upon staff members by the Louisiana Press Association for work completed in 2019 this week. Publisher Garland Forman…
Governor states no Phase Three
The State of Louisiana will remain in the Phase Two phase of reopening due to the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Louisiana. “We will not go to Phase Three,” Governor John…
Veteran events held here
Alvin L. Nevils American Legion Post 244 in Kinder sponsored two weekend events recently to raise funds for roof repairs and provide civic activities for the community. Commander Eric Kuyper said over…
Library holding virtual summer reading
Looking for something to keep the family busy, take a virtual leap to the Allen Parish Libraries website and participate in its Summer Reading Program on its Facebook™ page (https://www.facebook.com/AllenParishLibraries). Director Agnes…
COA needs employees, collecting fans
The Allen Parish Council on Aging’s biggest battle against COVID-19 has been assisting the elderly safely and providing the services this population needs. At the moment, Pat Jones, director, said COA needs…