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Goodbye Dr. Bailey, last of his kind

Last week, we celebrated Dr. Don Bailey’s legacy in East Carroll Parish, after he spent more than 40 years practicing medicine in the community.

Don’t worry about the ‘shoulds’

It’s that time of year again, and if you’re anything like me, you severely overdid it last week. Overate at the dinner table, overworked yourself on preparing the house and the food, and overspent your time with your family.

Accept new memories, cherish old

I dreaded the start of this holiday season. Before it started, I couldn’t wait until it was over.

Town approached to sell park

East Carroll Parish School District Superintendent Meagan Brown was in attendance at the Town of Lake Providence regular council meeting last week to address the issue of the town’s park that is located on Jackson Street.

Officials called to higher standards

It’s time we reflect and maybe even take a refresher course on the democratic principles that make democracy the best form of free government, even during these turbulent times. An issue recently made me question whether we truly honor the principles of what make us a great society.