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The Allen Parish Police Jury issued a proclamation on October 23, to reinstate the burn ban in the parish. Jury President Tony Hebert signed the proclamation, which based its wording on the…

The next election is set for November 18, and it will feature run-off races, including one local police jury race, and four constitutional amendments. There are some important dates and information here…

Chloe Bradley was crowned the 2023 Homecoming Queen at Oakdale High School during halftime festivities at Friday’s game, October 20. The Warriors claimed a win against Pickering. See more on Page 3….

Sales tax collection report for August features a mixture of positive growth and some negative downfall with fewer dollars collected. The police jury, school board, sheriff’s district saw increases while Oberlin, Oakdale,…

The Linda S. Brown Walk for a Cure 2023 was held Saturday, October 14, for the fifth year-in-a-row. Brown served as principal at the Allen Parish Alternative School until her health declined….

An investigation into random shots fired has led to several arrests by the Oakdale Police Department. Investigators with the department, in conjunction with members of the Rapides Sheriff’s Office have been investigating…

Voters of Allen Parish selected state and local leaders on Saturday during the October 14, Gubernatorial election. Statewide and in Allen Parish, approximately 35 percent of registered voters cast their ballot in…

At the village’s council meeting on Monday, October 2, the council approved appointments, discussed the mayor’s salary and received updates on other ongoing projects. The council reappointed Rusty Reeves to the Allen…

The Oberlin Council did some grant-related housekeeping and discussed police vehicles, its upcoming clean-up day and approved the hiring of three police officers. Five resolutions were on the agenda Tuesday evening, October…