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According to the Louisiana Public Service Commission, new telephone numbers are in high demand, and this high demand has created the need to add an additional area code to the 318 area code in north Louisiana.

Last week, the editors of East Carroll Banner reached out to our readers through Facebook, asking if y’all would be willing to tell your stories of witnessing Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath 20 years ago. We received some messages and look forward to sharing those stories.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to sit down for a family meal can feel like a luxury. Between work, school, sports, and other responsibilities, it’s easy to let shared meals fall by the wayside. But carving out time to eat together, even just a few times a week can make a big difference in your family’s health and well-being.

In Northeast Louisiana, mornings can be hectic, especially for parents juggling school drop-offs, work, and everything in between. That’s why we love this simple, wholesome recipe for Breakfast Cookies—a delicious, grab-and-go option that’s both kid-approved and parent-friendly.

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A Breast Cancer Awareness Event intended to honor survivors, remember those lost, and celebrate strength and community is scheduled for October 25 at 10 a.m. at the East Carroll Parish Library.

There’s an old saying that one person’s trash is another’s treasure. It’s a similar story for elderberries — nuisance for some, valuable crop to others.

Good Thursday morning, everyone. I am running a little late, which bothers me more than a little. See, when I am running late, that makes my editors late, and then that increases the time it takes to get the paper to the printer. So I’m going to apologize for my tardiness. But sometimes it just happens, you know?