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Football, food and fun! That’s what is on the agenda this week. Happy Thanksgiving day, everyone. It’s been an, oh, so busy week for me, and apparently everyone else. Be warned! Thanksgiving fell a lot later this year than usual, so you don’t have as much time to do all the things that you need to do. I am actually having a huge meeting and luncheon next Thursday, and I have been worried about getting everything done. Next year, I’m going to start putting my Christmas tree up in September.

We should be thankful no matter the situation. God is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Everything in between He allows. We have to trust in the power of God and be thankful. Our focus should be on praising Him. This Thanksgiving let love be the reason for the seasons.

Nothing about Briarfield Academy’s football season has been predictable. Nearly every game was a battle and not without mistakes on the Rebels’ part. But time and again they proved that, when it mattered most, they would get the job done. They finished their story on Friday with a 36-18 win over Wilkinson County Christian Academy, becoming the Class 1A MAIS 8-Man State Champions.

General Trass had an easy time in the second round of playoffs last Friday, with a resounding 38-6 victory over the North Iberville Bears. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins as the team has won six matchups by 30 points or more this season.

Gov. Jeff Landry scored one of the biggest victories of his political career Friday when he managed to push major corporate and personal income tax cuts through the Louisiana Legislature, apparently without leaving the state chronically underfunded.

As the holiday season is approaching, there are a variety of ways to keep kids entertained during their time off from school or even just on the weekend. It is important to allow time for kids to decompress from their busy schedules but also encourage interactive activities together as a family to strengthen their physical health or mental well-being.

Christmas in Lake Providence • Sunday, Dec. 1 • 4:30pm • Byerley House • sponsored by Doorway to Louisiana 4th annual Christmas in the Grove • Friday, Dec.

Arrests as of November 18, 2024: Lake Providence Police Department: 11/7 – Tumpsy Speeks, 64, criminal trespassing, theft 11/11 – James Harris, 18, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling; possession of stolen things. $11,000 bond.

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.