Three communities saw some decreases in June’s sales tax collections according to the July 2021 report compiled by the Allen Parish School Board Sales and Use Tax Department. Oberlin saw a 35.67…
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Rotarians hold installation
The Kinder Rotary held its installation banquet recently to install its new president for the 2021 year, Emerald Skye Byrd. In the top left photo, is a photo of the cake celebrating…
APPJ approves bills, resolutions and other reports
The Allen Parish Police Jury (APPJ) met on August 2, and quickly dispensed of its agenda by approving committee recommendations and normal monthly requests as well as adopting resolutions to relocate precincts,…
Oakdale’s new royalty named
A host of local beauties were crowned as Oakdale royalty Saturday, July 31, during pageantry festivities held at the Oakdale High School auditorium. During the evening pageant, the 2021 Miss Oakdale title…
Hand sanitizer donated
Oakdale Chief of Police Chad Doyle helped obtain through a third party vendor over 6,000 bottles of hand sanitizer that was distributed to Oakdale High, Oakdale Middle and Oakdale Elementary schools. With…
Oakdale school-based health center reopened August 2
Parents hoping to get a jump start on the new school year can head over to the Oakdale School – Based Health Center (SBHC) for sports physicals, yearly comprehensive physicals and immunizations….
Beginning of school for Allen Parish: Important information shared —- BTS INFO
Editor’s Note: All parents and students should continue to check their school’s webpage (https://www.allen.k12.la.us) and Facebook™ page for up-to-date information on Covid, the start of school and scheduling changes for upcoming events….
Oakdale’s Jaslyn Russell qualifies for AAU Junior Olympics in Texas
Jaslyn Russell is headed for the AAU Junior Olympics in Humble, Texas, from Saturday, July 31, to Saturday, August 7, after qualifying for the meet in two separate track events. Russell qualified…