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Natalie Brown, Lake Providence resident, is a new junior member of the American Angus Association, according to Mark McCully, CEO of the national organization with headquarters in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Principal Rickey Taylor announces graduation exercises for General Trass High School Class of 2024, at 6 p.m., Friday, May 10, in the GTHS auditorium. Tickets are required for each guest to enter graduation.

Briarfield Academy’s Head of School Lisa Walters has announced that the school will host its graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, on the school’s front lawn.

East Carroll Parish Police Jury President Kendall Thomspon announced that he has hired Trevor Jackson as the new Office of Emergency Preparedness Director. Jackson was hired to take over the OEP program as summer grows closer. Thompson said that summer storms, heat advisories and power outages have been major problems over the last couple of years. He said it was important to hire someone who would understand the significance of making OEP a visible presence in the lives of local residents and to assist emergency responding agencies in acquiring the equipment they need in order to respond to the needs of the community.

Lee Toney answered the phone over the sound of the machinery in his wood shop. He was busy making more bowls after nearly selling out at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival last weekend. While he walked away without most of his inventory, he did carry a banner naming him the Best of Show in the Louisiana Marketplace. Each Louisiana maker accepted into the festival, which this year was 12 out of 120 who applied, is judged by the quality of their work, its uniqueness, its presentation, among other criteria. The Wood Doc from Lake Providence was the winner. “I was surprised and honored, even as I kind of expected it,” said Toney. Toney now sells his wares at stores in Lafayette and New Orleans, as well as here in town. He is looking forward to having his booth all set up again, and restocked, at Levee Festival this Saturday. “I’m proud to be part of this festival here at home,” he said. Congratulations, Wood Doc, and thank you for representing Lake Providence so well.

General Trass High School graduating class of 2024 will graduate several students with the maximum number of college credits allowed to high school students under Louisiana’s Dual Enrollment Program.

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council announces that nominations for the 39th annual Northeast Louisiana Arts Awards open May 1. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 20. Nominated artists, businesses, volunteers, and educators in the arts community are honored during this program. Categories receiving nominations this year include Performing Artist of the Year, Visual Artist of the Year, BART Award, Volunteer of the Year, Emerging Artist, and the Region 8 Arts Educator of the Year.

SNAP benefit signup 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 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 EAST CARROLL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD 2nd Wednesday of month Housing Authority, Mike Ave. LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 3rd Thursday of month LPHA office, Foster St.

Arrests for the week ending April 29, 2024. East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 4/22/24 - Nadandera Carter, 24, was arrested and charged with second degree battery.

The Fashion and Business Laboratory (FAB Lab) in the SU College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences (CAHES) will host its 2024 Youth Leadership Program LEVEL UP summer camp for youth ages 12-18.