In unofficial results at press time, Allen Parish residents elected Judi Abrusley as the district judge for the 33rd Judicial District Court, Division A, on Saturday, December 12. Abrusley received 58 percent…
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APPJ discusses Med Express plans for parish
Allen Parish is going to have the option of a new ambulance service in the coming months. Tyler Martin, a representative of Med Express, was present at Monday’s Allen Parish Police Jury…
Beeson turns 100 on Monday, December 12
Monday, December 12, will be a milestone for Margie Beeson of Oakdale. She turns 100 years old. Beeson, a longtime resident of Pineville where she workd and retired from Pinecrest State School,…
One shot in Oberlin
The Oberlin Police Department and Allen Parish Sheirff’s Office (APSO) are looking into a shooting in Oberlin which occurred between 2 and 3 p.m. Friday, November 27. “We are assisting the Oberlin…
Donations sought for Karam’s Christmas Fund
Donations may be made to the Albert Karam Christmas basket drive at The St. Philip Neri Rectory. All donations are appreciated. St. Philip Neri has started its annual drive to help needy…
Oberlin discusses resignation and project funds to complete project
A late November meeting allowed the council to discuss a council resignation, whether or not funding for a USDA project was mismanaged and settle a claim with an employee. The council learned…
Senator Cloud recognized
For her work advocating for small businesses during her freshman term in the Louisiana State Senate, Senator Heather Cloud received the Minuteman award from the National Federation of Independent Business. The presentation…
Oakdale’s new police chief takes oath
Wednesday, November 11, Chad Doyle was sworn in as Oakdale’s chief of police by Oakdale Judge Judy Abrusely. Doyle, who previously served as city marshal for approximately 10 years, received 70 percent…