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Two from LP named to honors lists

Two Lake Providence residents have been named to honors lists at Mississippi State University for the fall 2023 semester. Ellie Condrey is among 4,503 students named to the Mississippi State University President’s List.

Christmas Elderly Project serves more than 450 residents

This year we delivered around 450 bags to individual elderly and disabled in East Carroll Parish, plus East Carroll residents at Cypress Nursing Home in Lake Providence, and East Carroll residents at West Carroll Care Center and Carroll Nursing Home in Oak Grove, and Legacy Nursing Home in Tallulah.

Community Action programs help residents pay for tax prep, utilities

The East Carroll Community Action Agency is announcing the availability of funds to assist eligible low-income households through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This federally funded program helps households with their home energy expenses.

Walters and Scott wed

Anne Marie Walters and Stewart Scott were married November 25, 2023, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Covington, Louisiana.

Don’t get caught with plants down

As we approach the year’s end, take a moment to think about the past gardening season. Louisiana gardeners experienced challenges from late spring freezes to a severe summer drought and scorching heat. In reflecting upon the year, valuable lessons were learned, highlighting the garden’s dynamic growth. Gardeners must be adaptable and resilient and continue to learn in the face of a changing climate.