On regular days of business, Kinder’s Angie Van Norman utilizes technology to keep her small business, Van Norman’s Jewelry and Gifts, competing against bigger markets. She said she wanted nothing to do…
Economist warns of steep Louisiana recession
LEO HONEYCUTT BATON ROUGE – With the country in lockdown, markets in freefall, and national retail sales off 36 percent year-over-year, LSU Economist Emeritus, Dr. Loren Scott, says Louisiana has another serious…
Feb. sales tax shows growth for the parish
The Allen Parish sales tax collection report showed mixed results for the month of February 2020. Several agencies reported increases all others reported decreases in collections. Local shopping seemed to take a…
COVID-19 is in Allen Parish
COVID-19 has come to Allen Parish. As of Monday, there were two confirmed cases in the Oakdale area; both were federal inmates. According to a post made to the Oakdale Community Hospital…
Breaux charged with theft from RHS
An Allen Parish School Board employee is facing theft charges after funds at Reeves High School went missing. On Friday, February 7, the Allen Parish School Board reported the missing funds to…
Local government: Minimal public services available
On Monday, March 16, Edwards announced the state is limiting gatherings to fewer than 50 people. Louisiana is also closing casinos, bars and movie theaters. This will also include limiting restaurants to…
Coushatta Casino: Closing for 14 days
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has been following coverage of the spread of COVID-19 as reported by the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local public health…
Hospital meeting mandates
A lot of information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) is coming out daily, and the healthcare industry is quickly absorbing it and making plans for the future. Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Costley-Reviel, Allen Parish…
Market Basket: No toilet paper exists, even at warehouse
When you think Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is affecting your shopping, consider how grocery stores and other businesses are restocking their shelves. Samantha Bertrand, co-manager at Market Basket in Kinder, said…
Parish shutting down some services
Due to the current outbreak of the Caronavirus all public schools in Allen Parish and the state were closed beginning March 16, and will resume on April 13, 2020. Some schools will…