In July 2019, Bill 504, became law after the United States Senate approved it. President Donald Trump signed it, also known as the Legion Act, forever changing the look of today’s American…
School athletes frozen for 30 days
LHSAA announced on Friday that it would adhere to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to close member schools for 30 days due to the possible spread of the coronavirus. That decision has…
Kinder players named to All-District teams
The Kinder Yellow Jackets placed multiple players on the District 5-2A girls and basketball teams. Kinder senior guard Brooklyn Fontenot received first-team honors and was named MVP after averaging 21.8 points, 9…
Judge Joel Davis will not seek re-election
Judge Joel Davis has confirmed that this will be his last term in office and that he will not be seeking re-election later this year when his term expires. He stated he…
Oberlin hears audit and learns about Census
The Town of Oberlin’s audit was presented to the council by Casey Ardoin of Kolder, Slaven and Company LLC at Monday’s meeting, March 9. In his report, Ardoin pointed out the government…
FBLA students from Kinder and Oberlin will ‘Egg your yard!’
You can wake up Easter morning and discover the Easter bunny has arrived with eggs for your yard if you participate in a fundraiser being held at Kinder High and Oberlin High…
SOY recognized by APSB
Allen Parish students were recognized for many types of achievements at March’s school board meeting including Students of the Year, a scholarship recipient and BETA Club members. Students of the Year (SOY)…
Kinder hears from Ledoux on Census
The Kinder Council heard from Jerrie Ledoux, community liaison for U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson and considered introducing two ordinances at Monday’s meeting. Ledoux discussed the importance of participating in the U.S. Census…
Oberlin’s former assistant chief arrested for theft
OBERLIN – In January, Kenneth Johnson, 55, was fired from his job as Oberlin’s assistant police chief, and in February, he was arrested and booked into the parish jail on theft charges….