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The Fifth Annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast welcomed 285 people to the event. Eric Kuyper, commander of the Alvin L. Nevils Post 244 American Legion Hall and event coordinator, said this was…

OBERLIN — The Haymons, a local Southern Gospel singing family, has recently released their third recording, “I’ll Carry You to Jesus,” in collaboration with national recording label Chapel Valley Music based in…

Herbert Ray Pitre, known as Ray to his friends, has been writing music since he was 10 years old. Recently, the native of Kinder, now in his 60s, completed a book of…

The Kinder Council heard from different members of the community on upcoming events in Kinder. Barbara Savant, Chamber of Commerce, announced plans were underway for the holidays to revive the “Hometown Holidays”…

The Allen Parish Police Jury discussed road issues during their public meeting held on Monday night. The main item that began the discussion was an item that had to be added to…

The Fifth Annual Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast will be Saturday, November 2, at the Kinder Community Center, 316 N. Eighth St., from 6 to 10 a.m. Eric Kuyper, commander of the Alvin…

Kenjabruch, which operates in Elton and Kinder, was recently recognized as one of the top dealers of the Bad Boy Zero Turn mower nationwide. Onwer Kenneth Bruchhaus said his business has been…

Early voting across the state for the November 16, election will begin Saturday, November 2, and end Saturday, November 9, excluding Sunday. Each day, residents will be able to cast their early…

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) made a $2.3 million investment that will strengthen public infrastructure and workforce development to grow the region’s economy and create jobs, DRA Federal Co-Chairman Chris Caldwell and…

According to the September 2019 Sales Tax Collection Report Allen Parish School Board No. 1 and No. 2 are still falling short in collections compared to 2018. This shortage is a result…