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Local communication workers join regional strike
DAYTON — Local communications workers are joining nearly 17,000 others across the Southeast in a strike against AT&T in an attempt to get the communications to the bargaining table over unfair labor practices, according to Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 3802 Union officials. Local communications workers have been demonstrating on Railroad Street in downtown for the past several days, and on Wednesday, CWA and AT&T entered into federal mediation and had their first meeting with the mediator this morning. ...
La. Democrats relish Kamala Harris’ history-making run for president
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana Democrats attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago trumpeted the historical significance of Kamala Harris’s being at the top of their party’s ticket this presidential election. And they relished witnessing history close up. Harris is the first black and Indian female to receive...
Glenmora man turns self in for shooting on MacArthur Drive
ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) – On Saturday, August 24, 2024, at approximately 10:00 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1000 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a person suffering from a gunshot wound. The person was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Approximately an hour later the suspect in this case, 33-year-old Jeralmy Sumbler of Glenmora, La. turned himself in to authorities. Sumbler was charged with one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder and one count of Domestic Abuse Battery. Investigators are categorizing this incident as a domestic-related shooting.
Coach Houle’s Debut Results In A Scoreless Draw vs. Mobile
PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Christian University women's soccer program produced a shutout but could not muster any offense either, as Head Coach Harrison Houle's first match at the helm ended with a pair of zeroes on the scoreboard in the team's regular season and home opener against the University of Mobile, 0-0. The Basics:
2024 Bizzy Awards winners announced
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce hosted their 12th annual Bizzy Awards at the Alexandria Convention Center on Friday, August 23. Former KALB anchor, Mark Hamblen, was the master of ceremonies and presented at the city of Alexandria supported event. Mayor Jacques Roy participated in the...
Alexandria Trojans offense shines in scrimmage against Acadiana
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - A week after their intrasquad scrimmage, the Alexandria Trojans got to face off against defending state runner-ups Acadiana at home. The Trojans offense played notably well, with wide receiver Alex Fontenot scoring a pair of touchdowns. Both ASH quarterbacks Karsen Sellers and Max Gassiott sustained drives down the field throughout the untimed portions of the scrimmage.
Tioga welcomes South Beauregard for preseason scrimmage
BALL, La. (KALB) - The Tioga Indians played in their first scrimmage ahead of the 2024 season, hosting the South Beauregard Knights. One of the notable performers for Tioga was senior running back Travis Adams who scored two touchdowns. Tioga will play in a jamboree next Friday with Menard and...
‘The Difference Maker’ launches renovated barber shop with counseling services to boost mental health
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - In a groundbreaking initiative for Cenla, local barber Dwayne Dupar, known as “The Difference Maker,” is transforming his barbershop into a dual-purpose space that offers both grooming and counseling services. This innovative approach aims to provide the community with a comfortable environment where individuals...
Vietnam veteran honored on 58th anniversary of death
PINEVILLE, La. (KALB) - August 23, 2024, marks 58 years since the death of Vietnam veteran R. V. Edwards. Edwards graduated from Pineville High School in 1965 and headed into service, fighting in the Vietnam War. Now, the City of Pineville and the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1131 are...
Kevin Davis ready to run the show at West Monroe
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - In his first full season as West Monroe’s full-time head coach, Kevin Davis revamped the coaching staff and says the Rebels are buying in. Davis is ready to lead West Monroe back to dominance following last season’s first-round playoff loss to Northshore.
Kinder Courier Public Notices August 22, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE 33RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Parish of Allen State of Louisiana 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS No. C-2024-091 MACKENZIE CADE THIGPEN A/K/A MACKENZIE C. THIGPEN A/K/A MACKENZIE THIGPEN AND BRIEANNA LEE MAYS A/K/A BRIEANNA L. MAYS A/K/A BRIEANNA MAYES By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, with the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on AUGUST 28, 2024 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit: 2022 Oak Creek Mobile Home bearing the serial numbers OC012235530A and OC012235530B and Parcel 1: Lot 39 of Parish Line Acres Northeast-Part 6 Subdivision as per that plat of survey prepared by W.L. Haymon dated December 21, 2009, recorded on January 8, 2010, in Plat Book 274, side A, as File No. 360,307, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana; together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Parcel 2: Lot 40 of Parish Line Acres Northeast-Part 6 Subdivision as per that plat of survey prepared by W.L. Haymon dated December 21, 2009, recored on January 8, 2010, in Plat book 274, side A, as File No. 360,307, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements situated thereon. Seized under said Writ. Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER BRANDY HOLLAND FOR: DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., July 17, 2024. KAREN E. TREVATHAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 8235 YMCA PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 400 BATON ROUGE Attorney for plaintiff (PUBLISH: JULY 25, 2024 & AUGUST 22, 2024)2T.
Stephen A. Smith claims Zion Williamson was ‘hiding food under his bed’ and is left shocked by his body transformation
STEPHEN A. Smith shared new info concerning NBA star Zion Williamson’s past diet struggles. The ESPN personality, 56, made the reveal after the New Orleans Pelicans big man’s latest body transformation. This week, a picture of Zion Williamson has gone viral of the 6-foot-6 two-time NBA All-Star looking slimmer than usual. Williamson’s stepfather recently revealed […]
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