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Arrests as of June 1, 2026: East Carroll Parish Sheriff: 5/19/26 - Zian Jackson, 26, criminal damage to property. Bond $1,000.

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.

June 2026 THURSDAY 4 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICE 9am-3pm (lunch 12-1) • East Carroll Parish Police Jury office building (old health unit) Physical Activity /Star Gazing • for teens at the library • 11:30am is exercise, 6:30pm evening activities • call 559-2615 for info FRIDAY 5 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library MONDAY 8 SNAP benefit signup 9:30am-3pm • East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency TUESDAY 9 EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY 12 noon • in the Police Jury Room Delta Interfaith meeting • learn about Digital Deacons, non-techies who can help people in their organizations get help with internet, training and devices • 5:30pm • Harris Hall at Grace Episcopal Church WEDNESDAY 10 EAST CARROLL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD 10am • at Housing Authority, Mike Ave. THURSDAY 11 East Carroll Parish Library Teen Event • Paint and Sip, 3:30pm • call library at 559-2615 to register and for more information.

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Well, when I screw up, I don’t do things halfway, and last week was no exception. It seems that I got everything right about Lily Brister’s birth announcement … except Lily. So let’s try again with the right baby. Welcome to the world, Lily Paige Brister. Lily was born on May 18, weighed seven pounds 10 ounces, and was 20.75 inches long. She is the daughter of Jacob and Riley Robertson Brister. Her grandparents are Andy and Laurie Brister, and Butch and Paige Robertson.

By Debra Hopkins After months of intense planning and with a bevy of excited boys and girls, the Bayou League Football program is underway with its first games held Saturday mornings. Under the direction of organizers, Tystin White and Greg Campbell, the program gives the youth of Lake Providence activities during the summer months, as well as to teach them discipline and sportsmanship.

East Carroll Parish native Dr. Aimee Edmondson has been named interim dean of the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University, effective July 1, 2026.

With a $223,381 debt from Winter Storm Fern cleanup and the decision by the Town of Lake Providence Board of Aldermen last month to continue funding the police department, the town could be facing a $500,000 deficit this fiscal year.

With a name that calls to mind cuddly childhood toys, it’s hard not to love the Teddy Bear magnolia. This Southern magnolia cultivar, which was found as a chance seedling, derives its moniker from the deep rusty brown, fuzzy undersides of its glossy, green leaves.