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Good Thursday morning or afternoon or whatever day you’ve finally got around to the best part of your week: reading the local paper. I hope you are all getting ready for Valentine’s Day. It’s right upon us. I know there are several people in town putting together treats to give to your loved one. Geraldine Louden is selling some really cute things across from the Chicken Basket. I’m sure she’d love it if you stop in.

There’s nothing quite like pecans. With their rich, buttery flavor, these nuts are a staple of Louisiana culture and cuisine.

MacroSource, LLC, one of the largest wholesale distribution companies internationally, held a grand opening Tuesday, February 4, at its new state of the art facility on Port Road in Lake Providence. The new facility distributes dry fertilizer, and is one of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world. When the existing facility at the port was destroyed on June 26, 2023, by severe weather, the decision was made to demolish the old building and rebuild from the ground up.

A group of East Carroll artists and supporters gathered at the East Carroll Parish Library last week to officially celebrate the award of a grant intended to increase access to art experiences for all ages in the parish.

Repairs were completed last Friday on the railroad crossing at Hwy. 883-1 (Fourth Street) near the intersection with Tensas Basin Lane and the road was open to traffic that day.

East Carroll Banner introduces its first in a regular series on our local home cooks. Please follow along as they tell their stories of how they got started, share some of their favorite dishes, and hopefully inspire all of us to experiment in the kitchen a bit more.

Now is a great and important time to visit African- American museums and exhibits in celebration of Black History Month. Here are a few suggestions on how to connect with the journey of African Americans in our region throughout history and opportunities to carry that knowledge with you today.

Scotty Beth Howard, of Lake Providence, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2024 Deans' List. Howard is among 2,661 students who attained this honor.

Northeast Louisiana Power Cooperative (NELPCO) launched its Operation RoundUp program in January of 2016 with the purpose of having a positive impact on the communities within the seven parishes it serves.

Arrests as of February 3, 2025: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 1/28 – George Gouerloch, resisting an officer and remaining after being forbidden. Bond set at $2,000.