(This story was composed by Carissa Hebert and members of the Allen Genealogical and Historical Society – Dr. Jon Buck Ford, webmaster, and Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Allen GHS Officer.) Fund raisers…

The Oberlin Council had an evening of discussing budget spending, water/sewage usage at the jail and updating water lines. Allen Parish Sheriff Doug Hebert III spoke to the council about the water/sewage…

An altercation at Oberlin’s town hall resulted in charges of simple battery being filed against an employee. Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel said he could not comment on the incident. “It’s an internal…

Superintendent Kent Reed gave an update on construction at the Kinder school sites at Monday’s meeting. He said the classrooms at Kinder Elementary are taking shape as cinder block walls are constructed…

During the Governor’s Stay-at-Home Order many utilized the time to spend with family and complete honey-do lists and other projects around the house. Chris Thomas of Kinder decided to tackle items on…

The Oberlin Council dealt with finances and nonpayment of utilities at its meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Discussion on water and sewer rates at the Allen Parish Jail also occurred. All of…

Eleven weeks have passed since COVID-19 became a part of America’s daily lives, and changes are being made daily to combat the disease. Social distancing, face masks, wiping down personal areas, hand…

Sometimes opportunities come knocking, and you can’t say no. That’s what happened to Kinder’s Hayes Fawcett, 19, when he was recently invited to join the athletic recruiting team at LSU-Baton Rouge as…

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Lake Charles reported an EF-3 tornado struck the Church Point area Sunday, May 17, killing one person. It also struck the Oberlin and Oakdale area as…

The Allen Parish School Board learned the administration has been working hard trying to prepare for future issues related to education and COVID-19. Superintendent Kent Reed said the staff is busy dealing…