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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken and vegetables on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serve with brown rice or whole-grain pasta for a complete meal.

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to embrace habits that promote health, happiness, and family togetherness. One of the simplest and most impactful changes you can make is cooking more meals at home. Not only does this allow you to enjoy delicious dishes tailored to your family’s tastes, but it also brings a host of benefits that go beyond the dinner table.

Arrests as of January 19, 2026: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: Arrest records for this week were unavailable for public access. They will be included in next week's East Carroll Banner..

Louisiana’s existing six congressional districts will be used for the 2026 midterm election after the U.S. Supreme Court did not rule in a case challenging their boundaries by the end of 2025.

CASA of Northeast Louisiana is calling on community members in the Tensas, Madison, and East Carroll parishes to step forward as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers in 2026 to help children in foster care due to abuse and neglect.

Briarfield Academy 4-H Club recently sizzled with excitement as students from 4th through 11th grades participated in a hands-on 4-H Grilling Workshop. The event, held to promote food safety and practical cooking skills, was a success.

The disappearance of a local teacher is being treated as a missing persons case by the East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office. Tystin White, sheriff’s investigator, said that his office was following every lead in attempting to locate Carlton Keyon Osborn, who was last seen on or before December 23 of last year.

Four of the East Carroll Parish School Board members were recognized and received a certificate of merit from the Louisiana School Boards Association at their regular meeting last Monday, January 6. Jackie Folks, Wanda Jackson, David Norris, and Shirley Fairchild all received recognition as certified board members after completing a one year in-service training program which included workshops, seminars and conventions. The enhanced knowledge training was designed to develop skills needed to contribute to higher standards of elected public school board members. To attain the certification, board members had to complete twenty or more learning units.

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. program will be held on Monday, Jan. 19 at Progressive Chapel Baptist Church beginning at 6 p.m. Musical guest is the Bloomy Shade Baptist Church of West Carroll Parish under the direction of Mr. Tyrone Coleman.