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Shellie Tomlinson opened her meet and greet at the East Carroll Parish Library with a host of friends and family, and even a few tears. “This blesses me,” Shellie said, as she looked out at the large group of familiar faces attending a special event with their favorite author. Shellie said that there was nothing like a meet and greet in her home town. “Of course, like everywhere else, you wonder if anyone is going to be there. And here you are. I want to say thank you.” Shellie went on to talk about some of her stories of growing up and her first book, Lessons Learned on Bull Run Road.

Arrests as of August 25, 2025: East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office: 8/18/25 - Sam Watson, 58, attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault, first degree feticide. Bond $75,000.

A young woman was paralyzed and lost her unborn baby after she was shot in an altercation at Uncle Darrell's on Second Street in Lake Providence. According to East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office investigators, on Sunday, Aug.

East Carroll Parish deputies patrolling Saturday night near the corner of Hood and Blount Streets arrested two suspects on drug and weapon charges. Investigators said that while on patrol, they came across approximately 20 males walking in the area, carrying backpacks, and started following the group.

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 2nd Tuesday of month @ 12 noon • in the Police Jury Meeting 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.

Health Fair • Tuesday, Sept. 9 • 9am-1pm • First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall • sponsored by East Carroll Parish Hospital • Door prizes, food and beverages.

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Eighty years ago on September 2, Lake Providence resident Lee Broussard stood on the deck of the USS Missouri and witnessed the formal surrender of the Japanese, marking the end of World War II. Broussard will fly with his grandson, Jacob Broussard, to Honolulu for a memorial ceremony, joining seven other men who were also there that day in 1945. 'I'm excited and looking forward to seeing how many of my shipmates are still kicking,' he said.

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At the monthly meeting of the East Carroll Parish Police Jury, jurors sparred over the correct protocol for work done on behalf of the jury, including who may do the work based on qualifications and insurance status, and the cost threshold for needing permission from the entire jury for the work to be done. An outstanding invoice prompted this discussion.