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The Kinder Rotary Club will host a golf tournament on Friday, March 18, at the Koasati Pines at Coushatta. Rotarian Mike Karam explained this will be an 18-hole event, three player scramble…

The Kinder Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet Monday, January 24, at the Coushatta Casino Resort Event Center. Executive Director Barbara Savant said plans are underway and tickets are being…

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor issued its final report in the audit of Oakdale’s finances this week and indicated former City Clerk Melissa Schaefer manipulated payments, wrote checks to herself and paid two…

A membership drive is underway across Allen Parish for new members and support as local veteran organizations continue to offer valuable services to the community. With an aging population, many veteran organizations…

Several plans were developed for re-districting by Geographic Planning and Demographic Services for Kinder. After a public hearing, Plan 1 was chosen. Mike Hefner chief demographer, explained the plan will feature four…

The English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton said the pen was mightier than the sword in 1839 and promoted words over violence. Today, the adage is still true, especially when the sword is used…

(Editor’s Note: Mayor Gene Paul, Administrative Assistant Katelyn Waggoner and City Clerk Geri Melder met with the paper to discuss recent events.) Mayor Gene Paul wants everyone to know what happened in…

Thursday’s meeting of the Oakdale City Council (January 6) included addressing the Louisiana Attorney General’s statement regarding the Open Meeting Complaint (21-0024) that was filed in September 2021. Attorney Ray Rush, as…

The Allen Parish School Board heard updates from programs in the district, elected leaders and received information at Monday’s meeting. Brooke LaFargue, LSU AgCenter Assistant Extension Agent, presented an update on programs…