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Eighth graders in East Carroll will be moving to the high school campus, beginning in 2025, under a plan approved by the East Carroll School Board during a special meeting last Friday. “It’s hard to implement change,” Meagan Brown, superintendent, told board members.

Last week, East Carroll Banner reported that the Town of Lake Providence Board of Aldermen voted to increase the fire chief’s salary. The correct compensation amount is $32,500 a year..

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The book signing for Lynda Carmouche, a former resident of Lake Providence, turned into much more last Saturday at the East Carroll Parish Library. Carmouche chose the occasion to honor educators, leaders, and others who had made a difference in her life. “We don’t make time enough to come back and say thank you,” Carmouche said. “I believe in giving flowers while a person is still living.”

Ensuring children have access to nutritious snacks is essential for their growth, energy, and overall health. My-Plate offers guidelines to help parents and caregivers provide healthy snack options that support their kids’ nutritional needs. Here are some practical tips for healthy snacking for children: 1. Portion Control for Younger Children Prepare single-serving snacks to help younger kids satisfy their hunger without overeating. Pre-packaged portions can ensure they get just enough to keep them energized without spoiling their appetite for the next meal.

Arrests as of January 27, 2025: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 1/15/25 - Crystal Williams, 34, charge with improper supervision. Bond set at $5,000.

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 Media 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 2nd Tuesday of month @ 12 noon • in the Police Jury Meeting 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.

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Flood control along the Mississippi River is a central piece of a newly passed federal law — work that advocates believe is critical as the river basin sees more frequent and severe extreme weather events due to climate change.

This year we delivered around 445 bags to individual elderly and disabled homes and apartments in East Carroll Parish, plus East Carroll residents at Cypress Nursing Home in Lake Providence, and East Carroll residents at West Carroll Care Center and Carroll Nursing Home in Oak Grove, and Legacy Nursing Home in Tallulah. Special thanks to the Presbyterian Church for allowing storage space for items and a comfortable place to work.