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As prime summer boating season begins, many are complaining about swimming in the milk chocolate colored water and are raising alarms about the increased number of alligator sightings as well. According to biologists, this is mating season for alligators and May is typically the month with the most alligator activity.

John H. Scott Memorial Fund announced its scholarship winners at a special ceremony earlier this month.

Tucked into the base of the levee where Lake Street dead ends, more than 500 people – from Little Rock, California, Shreveport, New Orleans and right here in East Carroll parish – came out to enjoy and celebrate the life and vibrancy of our downtown.

Two people charged with second degree murder in July 2023 requested a bond reduction during last week’s session of the Sixth Judicial District Court. Markel Norris, 19, and Kedrick Green, 19, were arrested and charged last summer in the shooting death of 17-year-old LeeJaVontae Martin on the corner of Charles Jones Boulevard and Third Street shortly before 11 pm on a Sunday night.

The temps are rising as summer approaches, but the East Carroll Parish Library has some cool plans for their annual Summer Reading Program. This year, it’s launching a first-annual Teen Summer Reading Program to go along with its successful summer programs for youngsters and adults.

Memorial Day Program and Flag Retirement Ceremony will be held at Grant’s Canal Park on May 27, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Immediately after ceremonies, a brown bag lunch will be offered at the Byerley House for $7. DAR members have tickets. Please take your worn-out flags to the East Carroll Library or the Byerley House before the ceremony. If you have questions, call Carolyn Brown at 381-9547.

Arrests for the week ending May 6, 2024. East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 4/30/24 – Wylieta Jones, 22, was arrested and charged with remaining after being forbidden.

East Carroll Parish Hospital Administrator LaDonna Englerth told the hospital board at its April meeting that the hospital was in good financial shape. Englerth said that they have received funds from the federal government that are distributed quarterly, and she pointed out that the hospital is still waiting on funds to be released from the FQHC Program.

Brister Law Firm announces the addition of Jacob Brister, son of Andy and Judge Laurie Brister, to the firm. Born and raised in Lake Providence, Jacob returns home to continue his legal career.

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