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Governor John Bel Edwards issued a stay-at-home order asking residents not to leave except to go to the grocery store or pharmacy to pick up medicine. Today, April 2, is Day 10…

On Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22 the OPD received calls that someone was attempting to steal a person’s money and threatening them with a knife. The assailant then fled on…

BATON ROUGE – State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, in collaboration with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, have issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to…

Post-season honors have been given out to local high school athletes who saw success this past season on the hardcourt. The following is a rundown of those local basketball players. All-District District…

Healthcare officials across Allen Parish are there if residents need them. The Allen Parish Community Hospital in Kinder is open for those who require its services. Jackie Reviel, CEO, said, “The most…

Due to COVID-19, Kinder High senior Brooklyn Fontenot was not able to have an official signing/commitment ceremony. Fontenot’s mother, Ashley Martin, said, “When we first found out, we tried to wait it…

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, that the world is foreseeing at this time, the residents of Allen Parish must take all precaution to remain safe, according to Trevor Strother, field operations supervisor for…

The world is having to figure out the way to entertain younger family members during this time of quarantine for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Social distancing is a new way of life. Mothers like…

Stress and anxiety are running high at this time especially among our healthcare workers, law enforcement, city officials and even our correctional officers. The first death from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) in regards…

The Allen Parish School Board met Wednesday, March 18, in special session to discuss several issues associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Superintendent Kent Reed said things change quickly and the educational staff…