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AndreDoylehasbeenworking in the funeral home business since he was six years old. He worked in his grandparents business at Richardson Funeral Home growing up, and he has worked for Miller Funeral Home in Monroe. For the past six years, he has run his own business in Minden. Now, Doyle is bringing his experience and business to Lake Providence and Oak Grove.

Arrests as of June 22, 2026: East Carroll Parish Sheriff: 6/10/26 - Malyk Brown, 21, illegal discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, negligent injury. Bond $40,000.

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.

A survey of Louisiana teacher union members found nearly two-thirds of respondents oppose Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal to divert school operations funding to provide another round of pay stipends for public school teachers and support staff.

The Wellspring hosted a East Carroll Parish SAFER (Stopping Abusive Family Environments Rural Services) Task Force meeting Wednesday, May 13 at First Baptist Church in Lake Providence. The meeting focused on financial abuse.

Four members of the Nelson family, who are fourth-generation commodity farmers in Sondheimer, are the subjects of a documentary film that premiered last week at the 25th annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, with members of the Nelson family in attendance at the screening. The film, titled Harvest, follows four brothers – Willie 'Bo' Nelson, Willis 'Shun' Nelson, Courtney 'Chops' Nelson, and Adrain 'A-Earl' Nelson – as they navigate the challenges facing farmers: inhospitable weather, equipment failures, rising costs.

Many people often ask, “How do I choose healthy meats?” The answer starts with understanding the importance of lean protein. Lean proteins are an essential part of a balanced diet, providing numerous health benefits for both adults and children.

Gerbera daisies are staples of cut flower arrangements sold at florists’ shops. And for years, this was practically the only place you could find these colorful daisies here in Louisiana.