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Construction is underway for a brand new 28,000 ton fertilizer facility at the Lake Providence Port. According to Manager Billy Townsend, MacroSource Fertilizer is investing $12 million dollars into a new facility that he feels will help the economy and local businesses in Lake Providence. “We are very proud to be investing this kind of money into the parish and town,” Townsend said. “I’m a hometown boy and I know the poverty that exists here.”

The East Carroll Parish Hospital Board along with the staff of the hospital and clinics hosted a reception honoring the newest member of their staff last Friday, June 21. Dr. Dana Pippin has been practicing family medicine since November 1, 2023, at the East Carroll Medical Clinic. Dr. Pippin said that she has enjoyed her practice in Lake Providence. “I see everyone from babies to the elderly, and I like that,” she said.

Briarfield Academy’s Head of School Lisa Walters announced the honor roll for the final nine weeks of school. First grade: A Honor Roll-Zoey Bass, Kayson Frasier, Jackson Kiefer, Mack Lensing, Elizabeth Mabray, Greyson Mathews, Nathan Rainey, Karis Reiter; A-B Honor Roll-Blain Hooper, Ra’Kia Lewis, Emma Travis Second grade: A Honor Roll- Bentlee Benton, Frances Clement, Emory Crymes, Clint Holt, Lydia Payne, Chloe Smith, Trey Sullivan; A-B Honor Roll- Layla Ferrell, Eli Fleming, Vera Myers, Eva Parker, Vivienne Sullivan, Kason Van Mol, Elle Vining Third grade: A Honor Roll-Brentley Baker, Clark Benton, Malley Kait Fisher, Konnor Reiter, Addison Russell; A-B Honor Roll- Rafeal Dukes, Beth Faires, Drake Manley Fourth grade: A Honor Roll-McCall Kiefer, Chloe Sullivan; A-B Honor Roll- Reid Densmore, Kitch Hopkins, Kullen Keene, Jay Lensing, Keene Parker, Nadelynn Rainey, Wes Raymond, Baylor Rice, Collin Smith, Will Springer Fifth grade: A Honor Roll-Sadie Arledge; A-B Honor Roll- Natalie Brown, Tristan Crowe, Dani Grace Payne, Kolson Reiter, Aisnleigh Styron, Jack Henry Ward Sixth grade: A Honor Roll-Max Holt, Vivian Payne; A-B Honor Roll- Preslee Arledge, Rayleigh Boyett, Mahlik Mc-Neil Burks, Calie Massey, Jake Thornton Seventh grade: A Honor Roll- Houston Condrey, Maggie Faires, Julian French; A-B Honor Roll- Lila Anne Frith, Cameron McDaniel, Karlie Womack Eighth grade: A Honor Roll- Addison Brown, Jenna Knight, Ally McKenzie; A-B Honor Roll- Deacon Howard, Arabella Meadows, Jackson Thornton Ninth grade: A Honor Roll-Lily Arledge, Addison Boyett, Charlotte Condrey, Amelia Duhon, Ainsley Keene, Anna Beth Russell, Emmah Smith, Jack Woodall; A-B Honor Roll- Trecin Baker, Brody Benton, Davis Holt, Zach Lovell, Boone Sanderson Tenth grade: A Honor Roll-Cameron Brumley, Maggie Frith, Jules O’Neal McPherson, Ella Claire Payne, Holly Beth Ross, Gracen Thornton; A-B Honor Roll- Jenna Ferrell, Cullen McIntosh, Luis Ernesto Capetillo Perez, Avery Robian, Mallory Whitney, William Woodall Eleventh grade: A Honor Roll- Abby Allen, T.J. Barnes, David Bailey Brandenburg, Carrie Beth Miller, Sage Raymond, Rylee Russell, Bryant Smith; A-B Honor Roll- Ryder Jones, Caroline Miller, Emery Perkins, Malli Tatum Twelfth grade: A Honor Roll- Ben Coullard, Scotty Beth Howard, Miller Holt, Destiny Scott, Ryder Sanderson; A-B Honor Roll- Carson Brumley, Zeb Eubanks, Katy Fortenberry, Zander Morris, Yosajandi Perez, Isaiah Shaw

Water levels for the Mississippi River are high right now, but that’s a good thing, according to Reynold Minsky, president of the Fifth Louisiana Levee District Board of Commissioners. Minsky said that the river recently crested at 37 feet, which is a little high for June. It could get a little higher before it begins to fall, thanks to heavy rainfall up north, Minsky explained. “Last year, it got down to two feet which caused serious problems,” Minsky said. And while levels are considerably better than last year, “it’s a very good possibility it could get low again,” he added.

Arrests as of June 17, 2024: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 6/1424 – Materria Sanders, 21, charged with simple criminal damage to property. No bond listed at press time.

Perseverance, hard work, artistic talent, humanitarian initiatives, and unwavering dedication to her own visions are just some of the qualities that have taken Aurora Threats out of the small town of Lake Providence and onto an international stage and recognition.

It was business as usual at the recent East Carroll Council on Aging board meeting – until one board member brought up the inferior quality of the food being served to the senior citizens. Director Evelyn LeBeau stated that there have been numerous complaints about the quality of the food served, but that as of right now, her hands were tied. “We are in a contract that they will not let us out of,” she explained. “We have to follow Cenla guidelines.” LeBeau said that she has complained personally a number of times, but that it hasn’t done a lot of good.

High school students have a chance to win more than $650 to attend a cybersecurity and cloud computer summer camp at Grambling State University. There are two sessions, the first one beginning Monday, June 24 and the second July 8-12.