BATON ROUGE – State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, in collaboration with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to…
Post-season honors annonced
Post-season honors have been given out to local high school athletes who saw success this past season on the hardcourt. The following is a rundown of those local basketball players. All-District District…
Reviel’s message shared
Healthcare officials across Allen Parish are there if residents need them. The Allen Parish Community Hospital in Kinder is open for those who require its services. Jackie Reviel, CEO, said, “The most…
Fontenot signs with Lady Bengals
Due to COVID-19, Kinder High senior Brooklyn Fontenot was not able to have an official signing/commitment ceremony. Fontenot’s mother, Ashley Martin, said, “When we first found out, we tried to wait it…
AP Mosquito Control warns residents to be safe
Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, that the world is foreseeing at this time, the residents of Allen Parish must take all precaution to remain safe, according to Trevor Strother, field operations supervisor for…
We going on a hunt!
The world is having to figure out the way to entertain younger family members during this time of quarantine for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Social distancing is a new way of life. Mothers like…
Oakdale prison system under viral attack
Stress and anxiety are running high at this time especially among our healthcare workers, law enforcement, city officials and even our correctional officers. The first death from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) in regards…
APSB discusses COVID-19 in special meeting
The Allen Parish School Board met Wednesday, March 18, in special session to discuss several issues associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Superintendent Kent Reed said things change quickly and the educational staff…
Kinder moves April meeting, city hall closed to public
The Kinder City Council met Thursday, March 19, to reset its April meeting, which is normally held on the first Monday of the month. Due to the governor’s proclamation associated with COVID-19,…
Oberlin postpones April meeting; pay bills through drop box
OBERLIN – Oberlin Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel said the meeting set for April 13, has been postponed at this time until further notice due to the governor’s proclamation. On Monday, March 23,…