The Oberlin Council had a short but busy January meeting as they approved closing a LCDBG project and did some hiring and firing of employees. A public hearing before the council meeting…
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Local captures photos of a sphinx moth
Elizabeth Griffin of Kinder shared these unique pictures of a sphinx moth on her moonflowers. Becky Deshotel of Kinder captured the moment. The moonflower is one of the most romantic plants you…
Couple celebrates 71st anniversary
Claude and Wilma Richard Broussard celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary with family and friends at the Kinder Retirement and Rehabilitation Center. The couple exchanged vows during Sunday Mass in Morse, La. on…
Reeves’ Council clarifies resolution to increase rates
The Village of Reeves clarified action it took in September at its January 6, meeting Monday night in regards to increasing the sewer rates. In September, the council adopted a resolution to…
Parties prepare for primaries
Qualifying for the April 4, Presidential Preference Primary is underway until Friday, January 10. It began Wednesday morning, and candidates wishing to qualify can do so at the Allen Parish Clerk of…
Former headstart employee accused of stealing $2,300
A former employee of the Allen Parish Community Action Agency is accused of taking thousands of dollars from a cookie dough fundraiser, according to a recent audit. The audit conducted by Kolder,…
Kinder CC receives reports for January
The Kinder Council received reports Monday night on finances, police activities and proposed changes to the town’s Ordinance No. 832, which deals with electric golf carts. Traci Fontenot, town clerk, presented the…
LSU announces Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll and December graduates
LSU has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List and the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2019 semester. The Dean’s List is available directly at https://www.lsu.edu/commencement/lists/deans-list/2019-12.php,…
Champions of the hardcourt
For the second time in as many tournaments, the Oakdale Warriors and Fairview Panthers clashed in the final game. While the latter came down to a buzzer beater trey to give Fairview…
Cancer screening coming to Oberlin
Residents may be eligible for a free mammogram, cervical and colon cancer screenings, according to organizers at the CENLA Medication Access Program (CMAP). The mobile screening unit will be in Oberlin January…