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The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ending two of the program’s policies in place for decades — the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.

Say the word mistletoe, and many of us think of the holiday tradition of receiving a kiss underneath a cluster of green leaves. But if you mention mistletoe to a horticulturist, you might get a different response.

December 2024 THURSDAY 19 LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 12 noon • LPHA office, Foster St. LAKE PROVIDENCE BOARD OF ALDERMEN 5:30pm • in the Mayor’s C ourt room, City Hall LP Christmas Parade • downtown LP • 6:30pm • contact Travis Jackson for info.

SNAP benefit signup 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 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.

Three graduates with local ties to East Carroll Parish received degrees last Friday, December 13, 2024. Karvan J.

Arrests as of December 17, 2024: Lake Providence Police Department: No arrests. East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 12/12/24 – Marcel Johnson, 24, arrested on a warrant.

What began as a truck fire quickly turned into an out of control blaze that destroyed the trailer at 810 Brown St. in Lake Providence.

Good Thursday morning, and Merry Christmas a little early. I have been so busy the past two weeks, but it has been a joy celebrating with friends, family, co-workers, and work family.

In an innovative effort to combat childhood obesity and promote literacy, the Nutrition & Community Health (NCH) Agents are launching the 'Read and Ride' pilot program across Caldwell, Franklin, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Union Parishes. This initiative, generously funded by the Living Well Foundation, aims to provide both urban and rural communities with unique opportunities to engage in physical activity while fostering a love for reading.