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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.

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The renovation plans at the East Carroll Parish Hospital are moving along, said LaDonna Englerth, hospital administrator, but the project is turning out to be much more costly than the initial estimate.

Flora Watson was our winner for the week, while pickers in the overall race are beginning to spread out. Van Hicks Jr., who joined Bryson Rachal with the most points overall last week, sits alone at the top now.

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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