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If you are doing some last-minute shopping, an LSU textiles, apparel and merchandising professor has several tips on how to think more sustainably this holiday season, while staying fashionable. L.

School is out for the holidays, and the weather is warm. Now, whether that’s a good thing is subjective. I guess if you’re a deer hunter, it’s not so good. My understanding is that good deer hunting weather is a little cool with maybe a light mist and no wind. I am definitely not an outdoors person, though, so any information I have is strictly hearsay or Google generated.

December 2025 THURSDAY 25 CHRISTMAS DAY FRIDAY 26 PAUSED UNTIL JAN. 5, 2026 – Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library SATURDAY 27 SUNDAY 28 MONDAY 29 PAUSED UNTIL JAN.

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 Media 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 December 22, 2025: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 12/16/25 - Markus Bland, 36, domestic abuse battery by strangulation. Bond $50,000.

Lakarven Pitts of Lake Providence was named to the Belhaven University fall 2025 President's List. Pitts is among a select number of students named to the President's List.

Pulling your vehicle beneath the shady canopy of a tree may feel convenient. But making a habit of it can cause serious harm.

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is getting together with family and friends. Of course, that usually involves food as well as fellowship.

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East Carroll Parish police jurors and local officials are awaiting assessments from architects and engineers before learning the answer to a very important question for the parish: is the current courthouse fixable, or is there the need to construct a brand new courthouse? One thing is certain, says Senator Katrina Jackson- Andrews, the lack of accessibility for citizens will be immediately addressed.