Governor John Bel Edwards announced this week, the state would reopen and the stay-at-home order would be rescinded on Friday, May 15. The coronavirus exists, and everyone should practice social distancing of…
Accident claims Eunice man, Basile woman
An accident in Calcasieu Parish killed two people Sunday, May 8. Louisiana State Police, Troop D, reported Corina Anne Fontenot, 48, of Basile, and Michael C. Vidrine, 38, of Eunice, were killed…
Hand Sanitizer to be distributed
SincereRx Hometown Pharmacy’s Peter Saad is excited to announce SincereRX has successfully acquired hand sanitizer. “We have been working on this for over a month as the shortages have disrupted the supply…
Shepard’s Pantry to receive $7,500; JD Bank to donate $100,000 for food insecurity in local communities
JENNINGS – JD Bank is pleased to announce a $100,000 donation to meet the growing need of food insecurity in the communities we serve. Working through the Second Harvest Food Bank of…
APSB sets graduation dates in June
Allen Parish School Board released an update regarding all the parish schools graduation schedule. Elizabeth High School will hold graduation ceremonies on Monday, June 15, Fairview and Oberlin High Schools will be…
Chamber to conduct survey
The Kinder Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey of its membership in the coming week, according to Barbara Savant, executive director. Savant hopes everyone will participate. She said sometimes Jerrie LeDoux,…
Casino remains closed, golf course and station reopens
ELTON, LOUISIANA (May 1, 2020) – The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has announced the immediate reopening of its award-winning golf course, Koasati Pines at Coushatta, along with the return of in-store service…
Catholic Mass gatherings began
New guidelines set by the state for gatherings in regards to COVID-19 were released by the Louisiana Fire Marshal last week. At the same time, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder…
APPJ meets via Zoom
For the second month in a row the Allen Parish Police Jury held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 4 via the internet. The Caronavirus shutdown has forced local governments to find…
Drive-by parade conducted for Father Keith, Deacon Nash and LaFleur
On Wednesday, April 22, parishioners with St. Philip Neri Catholic Church surprised Father Keith Pellerin, Deacon Roy Nash and Wendy LaFleur with a drive-by parade of 81 cars, trucks and golf carts….