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Jobs for America’s Graduates- Louisiana Career Association will host Legislative Week at Griffin-Southside Lower and Upper Elementary School and General Trass High School, culminating with a program today (November 20) at 10 a.m. at GTHS Auditorium.

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The Henderson Project 4-H Community Club recently demonstrated the true spirit of service by feeding the homeless in Monroe through a partnership with The Simple Project, an outreach that provides meals, clothing, and compassion to the homeless and less fortunate. The timing of the event was especially meaningful, as November is National Homeless Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the struggles of those without stable housing and encouraging communities to take action.

Happy Thursday before Thanksgiving. I hope everyone has big plans that include a lot of family, food and giving thanks to our God and Creator.

A Kickoff Gathering for the newly created Childhood Trauma Awareness Month was hosted last week by the East Carroll Parish Library. The event featured community leaders, parents, educators, and local advocates, including Dr. Camille Perkins and Stephanie Cobb (above), who shared practical steps families can take to support emotional wellness. “This is just the beginning; I won’t stop here,” Cobb said about the event. “Lake Providence is leading the way showing that small towns can spark big change.”

Thanksgiving meals today can be quite an undertaking even with all our modern conveniences. Here are some turkey tips.

In honor of National Nurse Practitioners Week, November 10-15, the spotlight is on one of East Carroll’s most prized and longest-practicing nurse practitioners. Brenda Miller has worked for the Family Practice Clinic and then the Family Medical Clinic for 25 years. She currently serves as the clinic’s pediatric nurse practitioner. Miller has three sons and seven grandchildren, and says that when she’s not working, you can find her at one of her grandkids’ events.

November 2025 THURSDAY 20 Legislative Week event at Griffin-Southside Lower and Upper Elementary School and General Trass High School JAG-LA • 10am • GTHS Auditorium LAKE PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 12 noon • LPHA office, Foster St. LAKE PROVIDENCE BOARD OF ALDERMEN 5:30pm • in the Mayor’s C ourt room, City Hall FRIDAY 21 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library SATURDAY 22 SUNDAY 23 MONDAY 24 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library TUESDAY 25 SNAP benefit signup 9:30am-3pm East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency WEDNESDAY 26 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library THURSDAY 27 THANKSGIVING DAY.

Christmas with Doorway • Sunday, Nov. 30 • starts at 4:30pm • lighting of trees along the lake, cookies and hot chocolate, art acitivites for all ages, and Christmas carol singalong • call 559-5125 for information.