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In a few days, we will celebrate Christmas with our loved ones. This year, we have been treated to a special vision of what Christmas could be for us as a community if we all pitch in and do a few special things based on our specific skill set.

Louisiana State University has announced the names of the students who have made the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. The following Lake Providence residents earned this high honor: Kiley Frances Condrey in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences; Elizabeth Muir Amacker in the University College Center for Advising and Counseling; Calvin Wayne Thompson III, in the University College Center for Freshman Year.

We have raised a generation of young people that have an excuse for every action they take in life. While I do know mental illness is real, I also believe that we are not preparing our children for the world they will walk into once they become adults.

I saw a post on social media last week that really made me stop and think. The post was about “adopting” kids at Christmas.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.