The Kinder Council canceled its March meeting and set a special meeting Monday, February 26, where members approved a resolution and heard updates on ongoing projects. Lt. Chris Oakes, the parish’s Homeland…
Education renewal millages on the ballot, Presidential Preference Primary is March 23
Several Allen Parish educational millages will be up for renewal during the Preference Primary on March 23, and all are very important to the district. Last week, Allen Parish Superintendent Brad Soileau…
January’s collections increase
If you follow the monthly tax collections for Allen Parish, then January’s report brought a smile. The only red on the list was for the Allen Parish Occupancy Tax and Allen Parish…
Oberlin enjoys Mardi Gras
Oberlin Courir de Mardi Gras The Oberlin Courir riders came ready to dance and chase chickens. _______________ Here are more scenes from the Mardi Gras in Oberlin. It was a cold morning…
Oberlin still fighting water issues
The Oberlin Council continues to repair water leaks daily in town, according to the report given to the council Monday night by Mayor Larry Alexander. He explained they also recently had some…
Oberlin Veterans host Mardi Gras fund raiser
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Veterans of the American Legion Post 144 in Oberlin held their Third Annual Mardi Gras Dance and Jam Session Saturday, February 3rd. People came from everywhere to…
Information sought: How will recent compact changes affect parish
In December of 2023, an amendment to the Tribal-State Compact for Class III gaming between the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and the State of Louisiana was signed by John Bel Edwards. A…
APSB recognizes state champions, learns audit is clean and receives updates
Students at the top of their game were introduced to school board members after recently qualifying to compete at the national level in horse judging and creed speaking. Board members welcomed Kinder…
Kinder Council approves resolutions for several projects at Monday’s meeting
The Kinder Council gave Mayor Wayland LaFargue the authority to work with the town engineer (Wesley Miller) to pursue funding for upgrades in the town at Monday’s meeting. The first resolution approved…
APPJ hears update from coroner, Dr. Pat Savoy
Dr. Pat Savoy, newly elected coroner of Allen Parish, briefed the Allen Parish Police Jury on ways he plans to make the office more self-sufficient. During the jury meeting on Monday, February…