The next election for residents of Allen Parish will be April 24. Allen Parish Registrar Monica Fontenot reminded everyone books will close on Wednesday, March 24, for those wishing to register to…
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Collections still looking good
The monthly tax collections report for February is still showing increases in collections across the parish. Those working in the area of tax collections explained this is normal after disasters like the…
Veterans honored
The American Legion District Seven presented awards Sunday, March 14, in Church Point at the district meeting. Commander Eric Kuyper said the Alvin L. Nevils American Legion Post 244, Kinder, was recognized…
Shiloh Baptist Church celebrates pastor’s anniversary of 22 years
Reverend Aaron Taylor celebrated 22 years of preaching sermons and taking care of the congregation at Shiloh Baptist Church in Pine Prairie both spiritually, mentally and physically. On Sunday, February 28, his…
Rotarians welcome local military guests
The Kinder Rotary welcomed Colonel Robert Nance and Staff Sergeant (SSG) Charles Smith with the National Guard. Smith is the new charter commander of the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) chapter which…
APPJ approves court fees
Editor’s Note: Oakdale City Judge Luke Abrusley made a request at the February Oakdale City Council meeting to create a Judicial Building Fund by increasing court fees. The council will address the…
Reeves hears hospital update
The Reeves Council welcomed Jackie Reviel, CEO, of the Allen Parish Community Healthcare, to its March 1, meeting. She gave an update on the hospital’s expansion plan. She said the five-year plan…
Natosha Dowies: Teaching and coaching toward success
Natosha Dowies struggled with the decision. It was in the spring of 2014, Dowies had just completed her first season playing college basketball. Not only did the former Fairview High all-state star…