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You certainly can’t say that the East Carroll Parish School Board isn’t a democracy. Two tentative schedules for the 2026-2027 school year were presented to the school board at its regular meeting last Tuesday by Meagan Brown, superintendent, who told the board that the one preferred by the majority of the school’s employees, both teachers and administrative staff, would be adopted.

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The expansive front landscape of Briarfield Academy was transformed into a western oasis last Saturday for the school’s annual prom. The country and western scene carried into a checkered dance floor as high school students and their dates dressed in formals and suits enjoyed a steak dinner with all the trimmings. Senior honors were announced (photos and information will be available next week) as the graduating class enjoyed their last prom together.

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 Board 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 COMMITTEES 1st Wednesday of month @ 10am • in the Police Jury Room EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY Tuesday following committee meetings @ 12 noon • in the Police Jury 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.

Baccalaureate for Briarfield Academy • Sunday, May 3 • 6pm • First Baptist Church Graduation for Briarfield Academy and General Trass High School • Friday, May 8 • both at 6pm Fifth annual Lake Providence Levee Festival • Saturday, May 9 • www. lakeprovidenceleveefestival.com

April 2026 THURSDAY 16 LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 12 noon • LPHA office, Foster St. LAKE PROVIDENCE BOARD OF ALDERMEN 5:30pm • in the Mayor’s Court room, City Hall FRIDAY 17 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library TUESDAY 21 SNAP benefit signup 9:30am-3pm • East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC FQHC BOARD 5 pm • Clinic building, 326 N.

Spring has sprung and is such a busy time of the year. Honestly though, I think every season is busy anymore! Preparing family meals can sometimes seem an impossible task with everything going on. That’s where prepping freezer meals for your slow cooker can really come in handy. If you love using a slow cooker to prepare meals while you are at work or activities, you are really going to love having freezer meals prepped for the slow cooker!

Last month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics celebrated National Nutrition Month, a campaign dedicated to helping individuals make informed food choices and build healthy eating habits. This week’s focus is all about maintaining health and wellness on any budget—and the good news is, it’s absolutely possible!

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) launched this week a new customer service number designed to make it easier for Louisiana residents to reach the department for assistance. Residents will be able to call: 877-7LADCFS (877752-3237) for child support services, child welfare assistance, and other DCFS inquiries. Hours of operation for the line will be 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

As a row crop farmer in St. Joseph, Mo., Joe Lau said he’s noticing more extreme weather these days.