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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.

I have to start this off with a baby announcement. We’ve been keeping up with when this little girl was coming, and grandpa was so excited to let our study group know about it. Happy birth day and welcome to the world Lily Paige Brister. Lily 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.

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By Markaye Russell, LSU AgCenter • Special to East Carroll Banner As summer approaches and the temperatures rise, most people find themselves less interested in heavy, hot meals and more drawn to fresh, light options that help them stay cool and energized. Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of seasonal produce and simple cooking methods that require little heat while still delivering great flavor and nutrition.

Lexi Yates of Oak Grove and Christian Herrington of Lake Providence exchanged vows on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Providence Church in Lake Providence. The 5 p.m. ceremony was immediately followed by a reception at the church.

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.

Delta Interfaith monthly meeting • learn more about the Digital Deacons program, non-techies who can help people in their organizations get help with internet, training and devices • Tuesday, June 9

May - June 2026 THURSDAY 28 NourishED K.I.D.S. program • 9am-2pm • LSU AgCenter office, 502 1st St.

Library cardholders in all 64 parishes, including East Carroll Parish Library, can now enjoy free access to Louisiana’s State Parks through the expanded Check out Louisiana program. Through a partnership between the State Library and Louisiana State Parks, library patrons can check out a free day pass from their local library to visit any of Louisiana’s 21 state parks and 14 historic sites.

In what had to be one of the most confusing elections in Louisiana history, voters went to the polls and placed two Democratic candidates and two Republican candidates for U.S. Senate in a run-off, while completely unseating an incumbent.