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Money to conduct a feasibility study and engineering analysis ahead of developing a 130-mile bike trail through four parishes, including East Carroll, was awarded recently and will be administered by the East Carroll Parish Police Jury.

Two kick-off events were held last week for the new Art for All Lake Providence program – one at the 4-H Healthy Communities Walk-A-Mile event and another at the library during the popular “Prime Time” family reading night.

As the November 5 election finishes up next week, registrars of voters are looking ahead to the next election. The General Congressional Election for Louisiana will be on Saturday, Dec.

Arrests as of October 21, 2024: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 10/16/24 – Reshawn Turner, 20, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling. Bond $6,000 10/16/24 – Duonte Lloyd, 20, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.

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The bridge over Jones Bayou on La. Hwy.

The new contract for management of the town’s water and sewer systems will be increased to $16,800 a month, a $4,800 increase over the previous $12,000 a month fee. According to Mayor Bobby Amacker, the increase is the first in several years and still a bargain for the town. The board of aldermen approved the contract at their monthly meeting last Thursday.

A 1% sales tax that was not renewed last year by the East Carroll Parish Police Jury received approval from the Louisiana State Bond Commission last month, setting the stage for it to appear on the December 7 ballot.

Early voting continues through Tuesday, Oct. 29 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 27) from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the November 5 election. Questions about voting can be directed to Renee B. Jones at 318-559-2015.