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Two-A-Days: Kinder Yellowjackets
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Heading into year two as the head coach of the Kinder Yellow Jackets, Justin Reed believes he has one of the most talented teams he has ever been around. “This is probably the most talented group that I’ve been a part of since I’ve been...
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...
Family of man who drowned warns residents on dangers of the water
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - On Sunday, Aug. 18, Joseph Dugas was out with family swimming when he was pulled under by a current in the Calcasieu River south of Kinder. Now, his family is speaking out about the dangers of the water. “Joey, he’s just really going to be...
2 hurt after Baton Rouge shooting Friday, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Two people were taken to a local hospital after a shooting in Baton Rouge on Friday, Aug. 23. Baton Rouge emergency medical services officials said two people were sent to the hospital after a shooting in the 5000 block of Sumrall Drive. EMS said the two victims were in critical condition.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make six stops in the Shreveport-Bossier area this weekend
An Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making six pitstops in the Shreveport-Bossier area this weekend. Here’s when and where you can find it:. Super 1 Foods on 3705 Jewella Avenue from 10 a.m. to noon. Super 1 Foods at 2640 Waggoner Avenue 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday:. Super 1...
‘He’d kill people’, warns Kay Adams as NFL coach admits to having ‘talked about’ moving quarterback to linebacker
NEW Orleans Saints star Taysom Hill could have a future beyond offense. Having played quarterback, tight end, wideout, returner, and fullback, 30-year-old Hill is a Swiss Army Knife for the Saints. But head coach Dennis Allen recently revealed to Kay Adams on her FanDuel TV show Up And Adams that, in the past, they’ve been […]
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.
Grambling State University opens the first digital library in Louisiana
GRAMBLING, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Grambling State University officially opened its digital library on campus. According to officials, the new library is the first of its kind in the state of Louisiana. The $16.6 million digital library is also the first library of its kind at a historically black college institution. […]
Jackson man dies in Texas helicopter crash
A Jackson man died Friday in a Texas helicopter crash, his family said. The man, Jason Wimberly, died in the crash, his brother, Michael Wimberly, said in a Facebook post. The crash was northeast of Newton, Texas, KJAS.com reported. This story will be updated as details become available.
Social media reacts to live oak cut down in Gonzales
A live oak cut down on the property of the former Piccadilly cafeteria in Gonzales drew the ire of many locals on social media Aug. 22. The Piccadilly, which was at 511 N. Airline Hwy. and the only Ascension Parish location of the chain, closed permanently March 28, 2023. The...
ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital in Leesville Names New CEO
Vernon Parish, La - ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Leesville is proud to announce the appointment of Lacey Sandel as its new Chief Executive Officer. With nearly two decades of clinical and managerial experience in hospital operations, Sandel’s forward-thinking approach and proven track record of success in both patient care and leadership will be instrumental in advancing the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional rehabilitative services. Her extensive background includes business development, identifying growth opportunities, managing teams, and overseeing budgets, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and patient outcomes.
This state lawmaker has been named Alliance for Good Government's legislator of the year
The Alliance for Good Government has selected state Rep. Matthew Willard, a Democrat from New Orleans who chairs his party’s caucus, to receive its 2024 Legislator of the Year award. “It’s an incredible honor,” Willard said. “Usually whoever they give that to has demonstrated an ability to succeed, to...
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