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What a weekend it was last week during the General Trass homecoming. Tailgating started early at the park adjacent to the football stadium, and it wasn’t long before the smell of grills filled the air. The weather was perfect, and with floats full of beauty queens in beautiful and colorful ball gowns, a parade proceeded through downtown Lake Providence and back to General Trass High School. I understand that the game was a nail biter but the Panthers pulled it off and got a big district win. Wandering around Lake Providence, I saw so many out of towners. I am not real sure how many visitors we had in LP this past weekend, but I would bet you that it was in the upper 100’s. I know the local restaurants and businesses were all happy with the turnout. It truly was a good day to be a Panther.

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General Trass High School celebrated Homecoming last week and the coronation of Mr. & Miss General Trass High School and Royal court took place in the gymnasium on Tuesday, October 21.

Arrests as of October 27, 2025: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 10/24/25 - Jeanetta Hops, 32, disturbing the peace by fighting. Bond $350.

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.

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.

October 2025 THURSDAY 30 Together for Hope personal products giveaway • 4-5:30pm • Hope House, 122 Scarborough St. • proof of eligibility will be required FRIDAY 31 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library SATURDAY 1 SUNDAY 2 MONDAY 3 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library TUESDAY 4 SNAP benefit signup 9:30am-3pm East Carroll Parish Community Action Agency EAST CARROLL PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 6:30 pm • in the Media R oom, Administration building WEDNESDAY 5 Chair exercise for adults • 10am • ECP Library EAST CARROLL PARISH POLICE JURY COMMITTEES 10am • in the Police Jury Room THURSDAY 6 DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICE 9am-3pm (lunch 12-1) East Carroll Parish Police J ury office building (old health unit).

LaTrannon T. Hanford was an organizer for homecoming activities in Lake Providence last weekend, not Tony Hampton.

After 27 years with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Captain Wayne Parker is retiring. But East Carroll will not be left without an Agent Parker. Parker has the satisfaction of knowing that his son, Grayson Parker, is following in his footsteps and will be the new agent for East Carroll Parish.