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June 2026 THURSDAY 11 East Carroll Parish Library Teen Event • Paint and Sip, 3:30pm • call library at 559-2615 to register and for more information FRIDAY 12 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library MONDAY 15 SNAP benefit signup 9:30am-3pm • East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency WEDNESDAY 17 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library THURSDAY 18 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 East Carroll Parish Library Teen Event • Game Night • 5pm • call library at 559-2615 to register and for more information.

Arrests as of June 8, 2026: East Carroll Parish Sheriff: 6/2/26 - Aarmony Bass, 18, disturbing the peace by fighting. Bond $350.

The Louisiana Legislature included a new round of double-digit pay increases for seven of Gov. Jeff Landry’s 14 cabinet secretaries in the state budget they approved Friday. They will take effect in the fiscal year that starts July 1.

The East Carroll Parish Hospital District Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution calling for the continuance of a 10-year, 10.57 mill property tax to be placed on the ballot for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. The proceeds of the renewal tax are used for operating and maintaining the hospital, and the resolution is identical to the one passed previously.

Louisiana teachers unions and other school advocates want more details about how Gov. Jeff Landry intends to keep his promise to avoid a teacher pay cut this year.

The nearly three-month 2026 Regular Legislative Session adjourned today, after legislators approved a $47 billion balanced budget that prioritizes attracting private industry to create new higher-paying jobs in Louisiana, improving the state’s roads and infrastructure, investing in K-12 education and paying down state debt.

Thai Constellation monstera was a hot commodity when it first hit the market, with the hype really taking off around 2020 thanks to social media. Entranced by the plant’s beautiful green foliage with white variegations that resemble stars twinkling in the night sky, indoor gardening enthusiasts couldn’t get enough of this cultivar developed in Thailand.

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.

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.