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The Lake Providence Police Department is seeking information on an individual who on July 4 allegedly broke a window out of a truck belonging to Krashanda Wilson. According to Officer Kenneth Phillips, the victim said she had pulled in a parking space located in front of the Chino Express restaurant.

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A series of free legal workshops for the public are being promoted by the East Carroll Library. Next up in the series? Expungements, scheduled for July 24 from noon to 1 p.m.

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Lakeshore Family Homes signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreement with the Mobile Health Care Clinic to provide services for its residents last week. Jessica Beavers with M & T properties which owns the complex, along with Ranata Johnson, were on hand for the signing. Dr. Monteic Sizer, executive director for the Northeast Delta Human Services Authority, signed on behalf of the clinic.

Ellie Amacker Condrey and Mason Crews Fortenberry, both of Lake Providence, were among the over 3000 students to receive diplomas and be recognized as Mississippi State University graduates during the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony on May 9, 2024.

Arrests as of July 1, 2024: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 6/25/24 - Lionel Harris Jr., 21, charged with aggravated burglary, simple criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing, theft or criminal access of an automated teller machine, contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Bond $65,000 6/27/24 - George Earl Calloway, 61, charged with voyeurism.

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.

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents will take part in Operation Dry Water from July 4 to July 6. During the Operation Dry Water weekend, LDWF agents will be out in force patrolling state waterways for impaired boat operators.