Ernest Sickey, father, former chairman of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana and prominent Indian-affairs advocate, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at the age of 80. Sickey helped enlighten the non-Indian…
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Parish students participate in ‘Read with Malcolm Reading Rally’
Students from eight Allen Parish schools participated in a “Read with Malcolm Reading Rally” on Wednesday, May 17, and Thursday, May 18, as part of a four-day literacy program series presented by…
Graduation – Across the parish
Kinder High, Oberlin High and Reeves High say goodbye to the Class of 2023 Kinder, Oberlin and Reeves said goodbye to their students of the Class of 2023 last week during commencement…
Memorial Day Ceremony to be held
The Kinder Cemetery Association (KCA) will present its 27th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, at the Kinder Bible Church (702 Fourth Ave., Kinder). The association’s annual…
APSB remains deadlocked in choosing new superintendent
Another special meeting has been called for Wednesday, May 24, to select a superintendent after the board remained in a deadlock vote after two meetings and a total of five paper ballot…
As tradition goes… Oakdale has a new reign of royalty
Reese Willis was crowned the 62nd Miss Oakdale by outgoing Miss Oakdale 2022 Kaydin “Kay Kay” Strother at Saturday’s pageant. Hosted by the Oakdale BPW (Business Professional Women) organization, the event was…
March’s tax collections in the ‘black’
It’s been a few months since the parish saw a tax collection report painted with more “black” numbers than “red” ones. Collections have been down for months, and March showed an increase…
APSB has busy evening
__________________________________________ New leader vote ends in deadlock __________________________________________ OBERLIN – Kevin Tyler, president of the Allen Parish School Board, conducted three paper ballot votes for a new superintendent for the parish, and…
In attempted first-degree murder case DA Joe Green announces conviction
Allen Parish District Attorney Joe Green announced Lance J. Edwards of Kinder, was convicted on April 6, 2023, of attempted first-degree murder and domestic abuse battery with child endangerment. The conviction followed…
Oakdale pageant this weekend
The 62nd Annual Miss Oakdale pageant will be Saturday, May 13, at Oakdale High School. Three girls will be vying for the coveted Miss Oakdale crown. Four have set their sights on…