Kinder’s own Julia Claire Williams was named Miss Louisiana Saturday evening, June 19, in Monroe, at the 57th pageant held there. As the competition entered its third day, its final events were…
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Veterans’ organization wins
The Kinder Alvin L. Nevils American Legion Post 244 was recognized at this year’s state convention for outstanding organizational work done by the veterans’ group. Post 244 Commander Eric B. Kuyper won…
Parish’s tax collections in May still looking strong
The parish’s tax collections, according to the May report, continue to show steady increases when compared to amounts collected last year. Even the year-to-date totals are showing increases. This year the parish…
Lisa Brady wins bodybuilding regionals
Lisa Brady, Oakdale’s own, recently competed in regionals in Salt Lake City Championship in body building and won Over All in her division to secure a spot for the opportunity to compete…
Jonathan Cernek sworn in as new chairman of Coushatta Tribe Loretta Williams begins second term, Kristian Poncho begins inaugural term
The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana held an inauguration ceremony for its three newly elected officials on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Coushatta Casino Resort’s Grand Ballroom, located in the resort’s new Conference…
LaVergne to take part in Envision’s National Youth Leadership Forum: Forensic Science STEM
This summer, Kentreal LaVergne from Kinder, will join Outstanding MIiddle School students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, Forensic Science in Dallas,…
Juneteenth celebration set, parade begins at 10 a.m.
Organizers of the First Annual Juneteenth Celebration, to be held in Oberlin on June 19, are extending an invitation to all residents to join them for this family-friendly event. A parade will…
APSB working this summer to prepare for new school year
The Allen Parish School Board’s summer months are being utilized to prepare for the upcoming school year, and Superintendent Kent Reed and staff updated the board on several projects at its June…
Rice Field Days back on track and in-person
Deborah Willenborg Deputy Editor at USA Rice Daily At the opening of the Allen Parish Rice Growers Association annual meeting last Wednesday, June 2, in Kinder, President Eric Savant, a local rice…