The Allen Council on Aging is currently conducting its annual membership drive for the agency, which will close January 4, 2024. Membership is open, without restrictions to the residents of Allen Parish…
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John Bel Edwards prepares to leave office; led state through crisis after crisis
On Jan. 11, 2016, the same day he was sworn into office, John Bel Edwards received his first briefing as governor about a weather-related disaster headed for Louisiana. A series of northern…
Some reindeer games fun
Reindeer games were held at the St. Frances Nursing Home in Oberlin with the help of some local veterans in early December. In the center picture, left to right, are Alex Smith,…
Christmas magic: This year’s Coushatta Christmas tree has a story of survival on its journey to be the perfect holiday tree
This is a story of survival and the magic of Christmas. One tree managed to survive two hurricanes, a hard freeze and a season of drought before fulfilling its obligation in life…
Oberlin juvenile charged
The Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a shooting incident that transpired within the city limits of Oberlin on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. The incident has resulted in the arrest of…
FEMA says ‘flood maps available’
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of Village of Reeves and unincorporated areas of Allen Parish. Property owners…
Kinder holds executive session to discuss negotiations, approves liquor licenses
The Kinder Council added an executive session to its agenda Monday evening to discuss negotiations involving its gas system at the request of Michael B. Holmes, town attorney. When the council returned…
APPJ hears parish’s end-of-year report
Jacob Dillehay, the parish’s administrator and engineer, presented an end of the year report at the meeting of the Allen Parish Police Jury held Monday, December 4. As Dillehay reported, the parish…