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Employees of the East Carroll Parish School District received a $4,500 semiannual stipend last week. Paid for with sales tax funds collected by the school system, the stipends are typically awarded each November and May.

Arrests as of November 12, 2024: Lake Providence Police Department No arrests East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 11/6/24 – Anthony Pearson, 32, forgery (2 counts), theft (2 counts). Bond set at $22,000.

The East Carroll Parish Police Jury voted to hire Ranata Johnson as its new secretary treasurer in a special meeting last Monday, Nov. 4. Johnson officially began her new position on Tuesday, Nov. 12, but she said she started unofficially last week. “I wanted to feel my way around and get to know everybody,” she said.

The cannon fired over and over (and over) again at John W. Hopkins Stadium Friday evening as Briarfield put up 54 points to a scoreless Tensas Academy. After a bye in the first round of the playoffs, the Rebels easily secured their spot in the semifinals with this win. They will host Claiborne Academy at home tomorrow night, game time at 7 p.m., with a win putting them in the championship game on November 22.

Less than half of East Carroll Parish’s registered voters cast their ballots in the November 5 election. The presidential election drew the largest number of the parish’s voters with 48.5% of registered voters casting their ballots. Vice President and Democratic candidate Kamala D. Harris received the majority of the parish’s votes with 59%. Republican candidate and newly elected president Donald J. Trump received 40% of the parish’s voters. The state’s eight electoral votes all went to Trump.

Night Hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site • Saturday, Nov. 16, beginning at 5:30 pm • Two-mile hike will touch on the natural and cultural world of the Indigenous people who once lived on site more than 3,000 years ago • Attendance is limited; call 318-926-5492 to reserve a spot Hawkins Family Singers of Bastrop Anniversary Celebration • Sunday, November 17 • 5pm • Greater First COGIC 2101 West Madison Avenue Bastrop, Dr. Gabriel Winston, Pastor • Guest Groups: Betty Hawkins McDuffie & United, Southern Harmoneers, New Born Gospel Singers, Sensational Teman Singers, Geneva Fields & Chosen Vessels, DeAntre Jackson & The Trinity Aires, Unlimited Brothers, Kevin Thompson & Sensational Six, Big Show & The Quartet Boys, Dexter Williams & The Singing Disciples

Arrests as of November 4, 2024: Lake Providence Police Department 10/20/24 – Larry Lamont Taylor, 23, home invasion, (2 counts) battery of a dating partner, simple criminal damage to property over $1,000. Bond set at $27,000 10/26/24 - Vernon Evans, 43, disturbing the peace.

It’s hard to believe the holiday season is almost here. Many of us will soon be planning elaborate meals and celebrations with friends and family. What better way to take your holiday cooking up a notch and impress your guests than with homegrown herbs?