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The steady rainfall and wet conditions failed to dampen the spirits of those attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the East Carroll Parish Training/Wellness Center last Thursday. Sheriff Wydette Williams provided seating and large tents for the occasion.

Arrests as of September 3, 2024: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 8/27 – Andrew Tibbs, 31, indecent behavior with a juvenile. Bond $25,000 8/28 Juan Tapin, 26, possession of Schedule I & II Drugs 8/29 – Twanna Craig, 44, warrant for open container law 8/30 - laina D.

Last week, the East Carroll Parish Library hosted a Community Resource Fair, bringing together a variety of local organizations to connect with our community. It was a great success, with attendees learning about valuable services and resources available right here in our area.

Former East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s deputy Andrew Tibbs was arrested Aug. 27 and charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile after an investigation by the Louisiana State Police. The sheriff’s office contacted the state police’s special victims unit in April after receiving allegations of misbehavior by Tibbs involving a juvenile, according to a press release from state police.

As it goes in most farming families, sons and daughters who want to step into the family vocation step into their parents’ and even grandparents’ operation. But two young men in East Carroll Parish were recently recognized by Farm Journal for taking a different route.

46th annual Football Picks contest, which begins today and continues for 11 more weeks. Weekly winners get $10 and the overall winner will receive $100.

More than 30 of the East Carroll Parish Hospital’s employees attended the monthly meeting of the hospital board August 26 and expressed dissatisfaction with the recent decision to outsource drug testing for hospital employees.

The East Carroll Parish 911 Board presented a Resolution of Appreciation to Billy Coleman, which was accepted on his behalf by his aunt, Rosie Larry. Coleman had served on the board for more than 10 years when he died suddenly in May. The resolution lauded the former board member for his exemplary service on the board as well as for his service to his community. Board members also welcomed new member, Margaret Toney, to her first meeting with the board. In other business the board approved travel to the Gulf Coast 911 Conference in October and approved the expenses for hosting the Christmas meeting/ luncheon for the Louisiana 911 Consortium’s quarterly meeting.

Last week’s story on Freda Allen stated that she had started her basketball career at ULM. Freda played all of her college basketball at Southern University. Her coach at Southern University was actually the person who transferred from ULM.