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Leaders with Delta Interfaith are putting the finishing touches on a celebration event to mark the beginning of the end of a long journey toward better and more affordable internet in East Carroll. Conexon Connect, the internet company that received grant money to build a fiber internet network out in the rural parts of the parish in 2021, has committed to start work on extending that network into businesses and residences in town.

The Louisiana State Cotton Museum hosted the annual 4-H Progressive Ag Safety Day, an event dedicated to enhancing farm, ranch, and rural life safety for children and their communities through educational initiatives. Students from East Carroll Parish received safety training from professionals in various fields, including ATV Safety from Farm Bureau, Grain Safety from Viserion Grain, Seatbelt Safety from the Louisiana State Police, PTO Safety from Goldman Equipment, Boating and Water Safety from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Electrical Safety from Northeast LA Power & Light, Fire Safety from the Town of Lake Providence, and Pedestrian Safety. The event's success is attributed to the collaborative efforts of multiple organizations. Special thanks are extended to the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Department, The East Carroll Parish Police Jury, The Town of Lake Providence, and The Louisiana State Cotton Museum for their contributions.

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Where has April gone? It seems we just got started and now it’s almost May. The groundhog saw his shadow and we did get a little bit more of the winter he promised but not enough April showers to bring the May flowers (and crops) everyone is praying for. We’ll just keep at it.

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Green Acres is quickly becoming a one-stop store for Lake Providence residents. You can now get a touch of Italy and other cultures through a diverse menu of sandwiches and wraps, courtesy of Janna Kiefer, one of the owners.

Arrests as of April 27, 2026: East Carroll Parish Sheriff: 4/17/2026 - Earnest Haynes, 42, open container, bond $250. 4/21/2026 - Derrick Taylor, 28, battery of a juvenile, no bond reported.

The Louisiana State Police and the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office joined forces earlier this month for a warrant round-up on various drug charges within the town. Individuals with outstanding drug charges were arrested and booked.

SNAP benefit signup every Tuesday @ 9:30am-3pm East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency EAST CARROLL PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 1st Tuesday of month @ 6:30 pm • in the Board R oom, Administration building DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICE 1st Thursday of month from 9am-3 pm (lunch 12-1) East Carroll Parish Police Jury office building (old health unit) EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY COMMITTEES 1st Wednesday of month @ 10am • in the Police Jury Room EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY Tuesday following committee meetings @ 12 noon • in the Police Jury Room EAST CARROLL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD 2nd Wednesday of month @ 10am • at Housing Authority, Mike Ave. LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 3rd Thursday of month @ 12 noon • LPHA office, Foster St.