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Bryant Killen, deputy director of the Lake Providence Port Commission, recently received a “40 Under 40” Award at the Inland Marine Expo. According to its website, the award “recognizes men and women under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the inland marine transportation industry and collectively promise to play a big role in shaping its future.”

The LSU AgCenter Hammond Research Station will hold its annual horticulture field day July 19, allowing visitors the chance to tour trial gardens, learn about top-performing plants and hear experts speak about their research projects.

Arrests as of July 15, 2024: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 7/8/24 - David Hampton, 41, theft over $5,000 (arrested on warrant from Ouachita Parish). No bond listed.

A juvenile crossing the road onCharlesD.JonesBoulevard was struck and injured on the 4th of July. Jorrin Woods, 18, of Lake Providence stated that the female darted out in the roadway and despite efforts to dodge her, he struck the juvenile. The victim was taken by ambulance to the East Carroll Parish Hospital emergency room, before being transferred to Monroe.

Maker's Meetup • 5pm • July 26 • Virginia Harris Hall at Grace Episcopal Church • join other makers for STEAM activities and to plan for the creation of a makerspace for all ages • text (603) 289-2134 to get more details Louisiana Soul Food and Heritage Festival • August 3 • begins 11am • on the grounds of the East Carroll Parish Courthouse • music, food, arts & crafts

Psalm 29 FATHER, Your voice is like no other! You spoke the world into existence. When You speak, all creation responds in obedience.

The East Carroll Parish Police Jury has set August 13 for a special hearing to give the public a chance to make comments and ask questions about the jury’s intent to place three tax measures on the November ballot. The special hearing will begin at noon. Tax proposals include a 1% sales tax for road and drainage, tax renewal for garbage, and tax renewal for the Council on Aging.

If repairs of the bridges continue at the pace they are currently progressing, Highway 134 could be open as soon as October or November.GrantSmithwith the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) said that the repairs to Carroway Bridge had been completed, and that the only work that remained was repairs to Joe’s Bayou Bridge. Smith said that the work had progressed more rapidly than was originally predicted. “The initial date of completion was March of 2025,” he said. “But I’m confident that it will be done way before that date.”

“I don’t like it.” This was the response of East Carroll Parish Sheriff Wydette Williams to the new concealed carry law that went into effect on July 4. “I prefer the old law which required training in the use of a weapon,” Williams explained. Despite that, the Sheriff said, his office would abide by the law. “We will continue to respect and enforce the laws of the State of Louisiana.”

Qualifying for the November 5 election began Wednesday, July 17, and continues through Friday, July 19. Voters in East Carroll Parish will elect a president, Fifth Congressional District U.S. Representative, and Associate Justice Supreme Court for the 2nd Supreme Court District.