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St. James AME Church will be celebrating the 49th year of ministry of the Rev.

I woke up Monday morning and it was 63 degrees outside. So nice and cool. But then I went on to read the weather for the rest of the week, and it seems Tropical Storm Francine was scheduled to pay us a visit this week.

Summertime! While we enjoy our outdoor adventuring, it is also a time where we dread turning on our ovens during mealtime. Try this healthy cool-down meal loaded with leftover chicken, fresh veggies, and sweet fruit!

1 cup light sour cream 1 cup light mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons Dried Dill Weed 2 Tablespoons Dried Minced Onion 1 Tablespoons Dried Parsley 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1/8 Teaspoon salt Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Good morning. You know, the East Carroll Parish Library provides some great entertainment and educational programs for the parish. The end of the summer reading program was by no means the end of their agenda. Last week, I really enjoyed playing their version of “Name That Tune.” I would have won, too, if it hadn’t been for Jane Frith. There weren't a lot of us but we all had such a great time. If you’re not taking advantage of these opportunities, you’re really missing out.

Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck gettin' dirty and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity? Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city All around, people lookin' half dead Walkin' on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head.

What a weekend we had in Lake Providence! Fun, laughter, reunions, and getting together with family and friends. Every day I would get an “excessive heat advisory” that usually expired within 12 to 13 hours. I’ve got news for them: it never expired. I know it’s been hotter before but it sure doesn’t seem like it. The hot weather didn’t stop our folks from celebrating our country’s independence, though.

Kiley Condrey has just returned from six weeks on “The Hill,” serving as a congressional intern for 5th Congressional District U.S. Rep.

East Carroll Parish has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program and will receive $15,178 to supplement programs in the parish. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.