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The East Carroll Parish Library is embracing the spirit of autumn with its latest Story Walk feature: Too Many Pumpkins by Linda White. This charming seasonal tale is now on display throughout the library’s outdoor walking path, inviting families to enjoy reading and nature together.

Lake Providence

Jackie Folks

A new state requirement, effective August 1, 2025, now mandates that at least one individual on every excavation or demolition site must complete an annual online training provided by Louisiana 811, under the Louisiana Underground Utilities and Facilities Damage Prevention Law (R.S. 1749.11 – 1749.27) and as amended by House Bill No. 392.

The East Carroll Community Action Agency has funds for ATMOS Customers in East and West Carroll Parishes. The Agency is paying Atmos bills and if your services are OFF they may be able to have the services RESTORED.

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.

October 2025 THURSDAY FRIDAY 23 24 Together for Hope personal products giveaway • October 30 • 4-5:30pm • at Hope House, 122 Scarborough St. • proof of eligibility will be required EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL BOARD 5pm • Conference Room at Hospital SATURDAY 25 Breast Cancer Awareness Event • 10am • East Carroll Parish Library • gracemercyoutreach6970@ gmail.

Reverand Tony A. Hampton is a native of Lake Providence, Louisiana, born the fourteenth of fi_een children to the late Levi and Addie J.

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We continue to share stories of those who came to East Carroll before and after Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on August 29, 2005 and lived through its devastating aftermath. Voleria Millikin served as superintendent of East Carroll schools for 17 years, retiring in April 2020, so she had a front-row seat to the effects of Hurricane Katrina on East Carroll, especially as related to the public school system here.