Allen Parish School Board released an update regarding all the parish schools graduation schedule. Elizabeth High School will hold graduation ceremonies on Monday, June 15, Fairview and Oberlin High Schools will be…
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Chamber to conduct survey
The Kinder Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey of its membership in the coming week, according to Barbara Savant, executive director. Savant hopes everyone will participate. She said sometimes Jerrie LeDoux,…
Casino remains closed, golf course and station reopens
ELTON, LOUISIANA (May 1, 2020) – The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has announced the immediate reopening of its award-winning golf course, Koasati Pines at Coushatta, along with the return of in-store service…
Catholic Mass gatherings began
New guidelines set by the state for gatherings in regards to COVID-19 were released by the Louisiana Fire Marshal last week. At the same time, St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Kinder…
APPJ meets via Zoom
For the second month in a row the Allen Parish Police Jury held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 4 via the internet. The Caronavirus shutdown has forced local governments to find…
Drive-by parade conducted for Father Keith, Deacon Nash and LaFleur
On Wednesday, April 22, parishioners with St. Philip Neri Catholic Church surprised Father Keith Pellerin, Deacon Roy Nash and Wendy LaFleur with a drive-by parade of 81 cars, trucks and golf carts….
No event at Lambert Park this year — National Day of Prayer is May 7th
Although Kinder will not have an organized Day of Prayer at Lambert Park on National Day of Prayer, organizers of this event are hoping citizens stop at noon and take a moment…
Burn ban lifted
On Thursday, April 23, the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal (LAOSFM) lifted a statewide burn ban that had been in place for nearly a month. Amid the coronavirus crisis, the burn…
Casino to remain closed, mayors thinking about finances — Governor extends stay-at-home
On Monday, April 27, Governor John Bel Edwards said, “The worse thing I can’t ignore, is the reality,” as he made the decision to extend his stay-at-home order until May 15. He…
Fund raiser this weekend to benefit Pickle
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King Residents of Kinder are banding together to conduct a fund raiser for…