The Kinder Section 8 Housing Program is accepting applications for HUD vouchers until March. The first 100 applications will be accepted. Holly Smith, executive director of the agency in Kinder, said her…
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Local colleges recognize student achievements
The following students achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying 12 or more credit hours during the Fall term for classes taken at SOWELA’s Lake Charles campus, Morgan…
Essay contest honors Black History Month
The 2021 Black History Month’s Essay Contest is open to all Oakdale High students in grades nine to 12th. To participate write an essay on one of the following topics: •Freedom Riders…
Hill continues taking classes at age 80
Barbara Hill, 80, a resident at the Kinder Retirement Center, is proving its never too old to learn more about the world around you. Hill has been studying American history through online…
Coushatta Casino Resort celebrates 26 years
On Friday, January 22, the Coushatta Casino Resort, owned and operated by the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, celebrated its 26th anniversary. The celebration was broadcast virtually and featured messages from the tribe’s…
No opposition during qualifying, one seat open
At press time, Oberlin Mayor Joseph “Moochie” Manuel was still waiting to hear what the Town of Oberlin will have to do to fill one of its council seats. Last week, qualifying…
Qualifying for March 20, 2021, election underway
Qualifying for the March 20 Municipal Primary and Special Congressional Primary (U.S. Representative, Districts 2 and 5) election will be held from Wednesday, January 20, through Friday, January 22. Allen Parish Registrar…