The Kinder Courier was recognized for its excellence in journalism with several awards bestowed upon staff members by the Louisiana Press Association for work completed in 2019 this week. Publisher Garland Forman…
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Governor states no Phase Three
The State of Louisiana will remain in the Phase Two phase of reopening due to the number of COVID-19 cases rising in Louisiana. “We will not go to Phase Three,” Governor John…
Veteran events held here
Alvin L. Nevils American Legion Post 244 in Kinder sponsored two weekend events recently to raise funds for roof repairs and provide civic activities for the community. Commander Eric Kuyper said over…
Library holding virtual summer reading
Looking for something to keep the family busy, take a virtual leap to the Allen Parish Libraries website and participate in its Summer Reading Program on its Facebook™ page (https://www.facebook.com/AllenParishLibraries). Director Agnes…
COA needs employees, collecting fans
The Allen Parish Council on Aging’s biggest battle against COVID-19 has been assisting the elderly safely and providing the services this population needs. At the moment, Pat Jones, director, said COA needs…
Chad Guidry seeking district judge seat
Local attorney Chad Guidry announced today that he will be a candidate for district judge of the 33rd Judicial District Court in the November 3, 2020, election. His announcement follows: Mr. Guidry…
Veterans’ hosting two events this weekend
Whether you have the secret ingredient to be crowned champion of the “Anything Over Rice” cookoff this weekend in Kinder or the tastebuds to discover who has the best cooking skills, you…
Unmarked veteran’s grave receives marker
(This story was composed by Carissa Hebert and members of the Allen Genealogical and Historical Society – Dr. Jon Buck Ford, webmaster, and Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford, Allen GHS Officer.) Fund raisers…
Sheriff Hebert brings info to meeting; Water rates, budget on Oberlin’s agenda
The Oberlin Council had an evening of discussing budget spending, water/sewage usage at the jail and updating water lines. Allen Parish Sheriff Doug Hebert III spoke to the council about the water/sewage…