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The East Carroll Police Jury held its monthly meeting last Tuesday in front of a packed house of mostly quiet but concerned citizens. According to jurors, they had financial reports in their hands, after two months of not having them, but had not had the chance to look over them fully.

Welcome to the beginning of spring! I sure hope that the extreme cold is over. I guess Puxahawtey Phil was right; we are having more winter weather after he saw his shadow. But according to the weather man, our cool snap should be over. Now I can whine about the tall grass, bugs, heat and mosquitoes.

National Nutrition Month is celebrated each year in March. This year the theme for the celebration is “Discover the Power of Nutrition”. One of the best ways to discover the power of nutrition is by seeking advice backed by science. Research-based nutrition information will provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date nutrition science.

Wayne Parker, retired recently as captain from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, attended the Louisiana Wildlife Agent Association’s annual convention in New Orleans where he received an award. Parker had 27 years with the department, and attended every annual conference during his career.

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.

Arrests as of March 16, 2026: East Carroll Parish Sheriff: 3/9/26 - Traylon Stewart, 17, illegal use of a firearm. 3/11/26 - Keldrick Harvey, Jr., 17, terrorizing (2 cts.) Bond $50,000 3/14/26 - David Felton, 23, aggravated second degree battery.

DEADLINE • John H. Scott Memorial Fund scholarship applications due before March 31 • go to jhsfund.org for details and application.

March 2026 THURSDAY 19 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 20 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library SATURDAY 21 Earth Oven Cooking Demo at Poverty Point World Heritage Site • 11am • 6859 Highway 577, Pioneer • call (318) 926-5492for more info MONDAY 23 SPRING BREAK: East Carroll Parish Schools • through March 27 TUESDAY 24 FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC FQHC BOARD 5 pm • Clinic building, 326 N.

East Carroll Bass Club will sponsor the 42nd Annual Lake Providence Bass Classic this Saturday, March 21. The doubles or singles tournament has a 75 boat limit with an entry fee of $150 per boat. The first place prize is $3,000. Fishing time is 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. with check-in and weigh-in at the airport boat landing.