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At press time on Tuesday, August 8, it appeared the bridge between Reeves and Kinder would probably reopen today, August 10. “I was just informed by our bridge department that the August…

Following a statewide burn ban going into effect, the Allen Parish Police Jury, at its meeting on Monday, August 7, issued a parish wide burn ban. Jacob LaCour, with Fire District #4,…

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) program will be held for two days in Allen Parish at the Coushatta Casino Resort on September 13, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on…

Reeves held a Meet and Greet on August 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Parents and students were invited to meet their child’s teacher. Students could also scan their finger for the…

All of Allen Parish’s principals, assistant principals and supervisors for 2023-2024 are shown here. “They are ready for a good school year,” said Superintendent Brad Soileau. Drivers should be aware of school…

Governor John Bel Edwards signed Act 444, also known as “Beau’s Law,” recently. Representative Dewith Carrier and Allen Parish resident, Beau Montou,  traveled to Baton Rouge to meet with Governor Edwards to…

It’s peak disease transmission season for mosquitoes, according to officials with Allen Parish Mosquito Control (APMC), and there are ways to help protect yourself, your family and the area you reside in….

Kinder High School held registration last week with seniors and juniors registering on Wednesday, July 26, and sophomores and freshmen on Thursday, July 27. Principal Melody LaFleur, right, welcomes students. Below are…

The First Annual Hayden HoofBeat Haven 2023/Rescue Trail Ride, which began in Oakdale, was held Saturday, July 29. The HoofBeat event was held to raise money for animals in need of rescue….

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that US 190 near Mile Post 69 (0.7 miles east of the Calcasieu River Bridge) will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at…