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Calvin Taderious Barnes Calvin is the 17-year-old son of Marita and Calvin Barnes. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA, has been a member of the honor society since 9th grade, and is a dual enrollment student.

Briarfield Academy will celebrate its Homecoming tomorrow beginning with the presentation of the court in a ceremony at 1 p.m. on the school’s front lawn. Following the crowning of the queen, naming of the 2024 football captains, and a pep rally by the cheerleaders, a parade will follow from the school (parade map on opposite page).

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Sixth Judicial District Judge Laurie Brister was the recipient of the President’s Award for her service to the Louisiana District Judges Association. Judge Brister was presented the award by the association’s president at its conference on October 6. “It was a huge surprise to me,” the judge said. “I had absolutely no idea.” Judge Brister has served on the executive board for the past several years. On October 6, she was elected treasurer. The Louisiana District Judges Association comprises all district judges in the state.

October 2024 THURSDAY 24 4-H Walk-A-Mile Day • 9am-1pm • Hospital Walking Trail • health screenings, food demos and tastings, art project • literacy activities and more Ask-A-Lawyer event • EC Library • 11am-1pm • call 559-2615 for more info Prime Time Family Reading • East Carroll Library • 4:30pm • Art for All LP special art experience • call 5592615 for info FRIDAY 25 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library GTHS vs Delta Charter (away) • 7pm Briarfield Academy Homecoming vs WCCA (home) • 7pm SATURDAY 26 Make-A-Difference Day ª 8:30am • meet in front of Painted Petal on Main Street SUNDAY 27 MONDAY 28 TUESDAY 29 SNAP benefit signup 9:30am-3pm • East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL BOARD 5pm • Conference Room at Hospital WEDNESDAY 30 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library THURSDAY 31 College Career Fair at General Trass • FREE • contact Umiki Hawkins, 559-1984 to participate as a vendor.

Well, it's been a tough but fun week. I was so behind on everything trying to work a conference and my newspaper job.

I am so excited for ULM. The Warhawks (4-1, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference) handed undefeated James Madison (4-1, 0-1) its first loss of the season on Saturday night with a dramatic 21-19 victory at Malone Stadium. The win marks the first time a ULM football team has started 4-1 in the FBS era and is the best start since 1993.

Hannah Nicole Condrey, daughter of Wade and Erin Condrey of Lake Providence and Nicole Dukes of Prosper, Texas, and John Samuel Terral, son of Mechelle and the late Brad Terral of Delhi, Louisiana, announce their engagement.

Happy fall, y’all. Although it really doesn’t feel like fall most of the time. But I’ll take this weather. It is cool at night and in the early mornings and gets hot during the day. Much better than being hot all the time. Whew!