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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...
McNeese Football Kicks Off 2024 Season Against Tarleton State on National TV
The McNeese Cowboys are all set to begin their 81st football season with a big game against the No. 21-ranked Tarleton State Texans. The game will take place in Stephenville, Texas, at Memorial Stadium, which seats 24,000 fans. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, and fans can watch it live on ESPN2 or listen on KHLA 92.1 FM.
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.
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...
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. […]
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