SHERIFFS SALE NEIGHBORS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS C-2025-435 ALEXIS HAMILTON THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 20TH OF MAY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: ONE 2020 HONDA TRX520FM6, ATV, VIN: 1HFTE4523L4500091 SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA May 8 1t 2118090 Notice Cost- $44.43

Public Notice Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an electric public utility supplying retail electric service to approximately 235,000 customers in eleven Parishes in the State of Louisiana through its retail business, and who also serves customers in Arkansas and Texas, filed with the LPSC its annual filing for a rate adjustment to its Formula Rate Plan (FRP), so it can continue to provide safe and reliable service for its customers in Louisiana. The eleven Parishes through which SWEPCOs service area extends in Louisiana are: Bossier, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, Grant, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster, Winn, and Vernon. Notice will be published in the Official Bulletin of the LPSC. Pertinent docket information will be provided in the Official Bulletin. The annual Formula Rate Plan adjustment will allow for SWEPCO to continue to provide and maintain safe and reliable service for its Louisiana customers, and is being submitted in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-37502 dated April 7, 2026. SWEPCOs FRP filed at the LPSC on May 1, 2026 may be viewed in the office of the LPSC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and on the LPSCs website (www.lpsc.louisiana.gov) upon publication in the LPSCs Official Bulletin. Additionally, SWEPCO may be contacted at 318-673-3453 regarding any questions. May 8 1t 2117678 Notice Cost- $124.75

LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with RS 26:585 notice is hereby given of the filing of a local option petition for Town of Rosepine, Vernon Parish, State of Louisiana. The entire petition is available for inspection at the office of the Registrar of Voters during regular business hours. Such inspection shall be permitted until such time as the petition is certified by the Registrar. The preamble of the petition reads as follows: PETITION FOR LOCAL OPTION ELECTION GOVERNING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THE TOWN OF ROSEPINE, VERNON PARISH In accordance with La. Revised Statutes, Title 26, Section 581, et seq., the undersigned qualified electors respectfully request that you call an election to submit, in the manner provided by law, to the qualified electors of the Town of Rosepine, Vernon Parish, the following propositions: 1. Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six (6) percent alcohol by volume be permitted by package only and not for consumption on the premises: 2. Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six (6) percent alcohol by volume for consumption on the premises be permitted? 3. Shall the sale of beverage alcohol containing one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent alcohol by volume and above for consumption on the premises be permitted? 4. Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half (1/2) of one (1) percent by alcohol by volume and above be permitted by package only and not for consumption on the premises? 5. Shall the sale of beverages of high and low alcoholic content be permitted only on the premises of restaurant establishments which have been issued and R permit as defined by law? Tina Cooley Registrar of Voters Vernon Parish May 8 1t 2116652 Notice Cost- $62.79

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Edward Jones Heirs, please contact attorney Wayne Bush, 119 S. 1st Street, Leesville, LA 71446, or call 337-378-0051. May 1, 8 2t 2116383 Notice Cost- $31.50

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that the Vernon Parish Police Jury, PO Box 1548, Leesville, LA 71496, will receive sealed bids until Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud; bids received after the specified closing time will not be accepted. All interested parties are welcome to attend the bid opening. Bid specifications may be viewed online and bids may be submitted online at www.centralbidding.com. Bid Forms may be obtained from the Vernon Parish Police Jury, 300 S. 3rd St., Leesville, Louisiana 71446, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday Friday, by calling 337-238-0324 or emailing belinda@vppjla.com. Bid envelopes MUST be sealed and marked on outside with company name, item being bid, date and time of bid opening, and contractors license number. Failure to seal and mark bid envelopes correctly will result in your bid being rejected. The Vernon Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 & 2214. 2026 Road Overlay (NO base work) and Striping Note: This bid is for roads that DO NOT need base work done by the contractor - roads that need base work will be bid separately. Work to be bid: 1. 1.5 Asphalt Overlay (Level 1 Non-Polymer): labor, equipment, and materials to lay prime coat and 1 hot mix asphalt, Level 1 Non-Polymer asphalt overlay on 12 22 wide road on prepared base and existing asphalt, price per ton with suitable wearing coarse; 5% overrun; January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Widening of intersections and turnouts MUST be priced as part of the road. Must meet LADOTD specifications. No minimum tonnage required per job. Contractor to respond and perform within five (5) days of notice from Vernon Parish Police Jury. 2. 2 Asphalt Overlay (Level 1 Non-Polymer): labor, equipment, and materials to lay prime coat and 2 hot mix asphalt, Level 1 Non-Polymer asphalt overlay on 12 22 wide road on prepared base and existing asphalt, price per ton with suitable wearing coarse; 5% overrun; January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Widening of intersections and turnouts MUST be priced as part of the road. Must meet LADOTD specifications. No minimum tonnage required per job. Contractor to respond and perform within five (5) days of notice from Vernon Parish Police Jury. 3. Asphalt Grinding: labor and equipment to grind up asphalt / 3-shot roads, 2-12 deep Price per square yard, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. 4. Striping with Double Yellow Line with Reflectors: Price per foot for Labor and equipment to lay a solid yellow double line with Amber reflectors every 25 feet in the middle of the roadway, lines will be 4 inches wide and 16 inches from outside to outside, January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Must meet LADOTD specifications. 5. Striping with Single Yellow Line with Reflectors: Price per foot for Labor and equipment to lay a solid yellow line with Amber reflectors every 25 feet in the middle of the roadway, line will be 4 inches wide. January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Must meet LADOTD specifications. 6. Striping with Double Yellow Line: Price per foot for Labor and equipment to lay solid yellow double lines in the middle of roadway, 4 inches wide and 16 inches from outside to outside, January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Must meet LADOTD specifications. 7. Striping with Single Yellow Line: Price per foot for Labor and equipment to lay a solid yellow line in the middle of roadway 4 inches wide. January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Must meet LADOTD specifications. Apr 17, May 1, 8 3t 2113326 Notice Cost- $292.29

SHERIFFS SALE DATA MORTGAGE, INC. D/B/A ESSEX MORTGAGE VS 104543C JIMMY S. NEIGHBORS, JR. THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, AT THE PRINCIPAL ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY JUNE10TH2026, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: SEE EXHIBIT A HERETO ATTACHED EXHIBIT A A Part of the West 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and a Part of the East 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 all Lying in Section 19, Township l South Range 7 West, Vernon Parish, LA, Described as Follows: Begin at the Northeast corner of Said W l/4 NW l/4 SE l/4 thence South - 85.0 feet; thence N89 degrees 27 04W - 208.7 feet to point of Beginning: thence South - 660.0 feet; thence N89 degrees 27 04W -165.0 feet; thence North - 660.0 - feet; thence S89 degrees 27 04E-165.0 feet to Point of Beginning, containing 2.50 Acres and Being Subject to La. Hwy. No. 10 Right of Way and Easements that may Exist; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHN S. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA May 8, Jun 5 2t 2112172 Notice Cost- $120.16

SHERIFFS SALE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK VS 106202C NANCY RENELLE DAVIS THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVESEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDINGTO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 20TH OF MAY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: 2017 WHITE HAWK 23MRB201955 (VIN NO. 1UJBJ0BL3H14U0250) SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYSFEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTSOF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA May 8 1t 2111850 Notice Cost- $44.43

SHERIFFS SALE SABINE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY vs 106267C AIMEE ELIZABETH BROOKS THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDINGTO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 20TH OF MAY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: 2019 NISS PK (VIN 1N6AD0EV3KN785243) SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA May 8 1t 2110964 Notice Cost- $46.72

SHERIFFS SALE FIRST FEDERAL BANK OF LOUISIANA VS 106226B JACK DEMPSEY GARGIS Ill THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITH THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 20TH OF MAY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: 2020 FORD F350 SERIAL/VIN NUMBER: 1FT8W3DT6LED93341 SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA May 8 1t 2110957 Notice Cost- $44.43

SHERIFFS SALE SABINE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY VS 106266C BRADEN FRUGE THIRTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT VERNON PARISH SHERIFF STATE OF LOUISIANA BY VIRTUE OF A WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE, ISSUED IN THE ABOVE NUMBERED AND ENTITLED CAUSE AND TO ME DIRECTED, I HAVE SEIZED AND WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE LAST AND HIGHEST BIDDER, FOR CASH, WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF APPRAISEMENT, AND ACCORDING TO LAW, ONLINE AT BID4ASSETS.COM, ON WEDNESDAY 20TH OF MAY 2026 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 OCLOCK A.M. AND 4 OCLOCK P.M. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, SITUATED IN VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: 2016 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB (VIN 3GTU2NEC4GG284699) SAID PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AS BELONGING TO THE ABOVE DEFENDANT, TO SATISFY THIS WRIT TOGETHER WITH ATTORNEYS FEES, INTEREST AND ALL COSTS OF SUIT. JOHNS. CRAFT SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO TAX COLLECTOR VERNON PARISH, LOUISIANA May 8 1t 2110948 Notice Cost- $46.72

PUBLIC NOTICE Minutes Special Meeting 115 N. Thomson, Iowa, LA 70647 April 22, 2026 Mayor Watkins and Town Council met in Special session this date in compliance with all requirements as to notice. Mayor Watkins called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Mayor Watkins called roll. Present: Mayor Douglas Watkins; Council Members: Gerald Guidry, Julie Fontenot, Joe Becnel, Daniel Hennigan, and Vernessa Guillory. A quorum was established. Also, there were present Town Clerk Cynthia Mallett; Chief of Police Keith Vincent and about 18 people. Invocation was said by Council Member Joe Becnel, followed by the pledge. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to amend agenda to add: a. Motion to add Willie Thomas from part-time patrolman to full-time patrolman as Senior Corporal. Motion passed unanimously. b. Motion to approve hire of Joseph Aymond as Senior Corporal. Motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to Adopt the amended agenda. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the first item on the agenda and asked Town Clerk to elaborate further on this item. Cindy Mallett explained that Phase I drainage project of Southland Estates has been completed and the final billing was due. She also stated that CPPJ Drainage Trust Fund contributed funds for the construction of this project. She stated the engineer has recommended the project be accepted as completed. Mayor Watkins asked if there were any questions. No questions were asked. No comments were made. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to accept Southland Estates Drainage Improvements Phase I as complete. The motion passed unanimously. Upon the recommendation of Chief Vincent, the following motions were made: a. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to hire Emily Martinez as part-time dispatcher. The motion passed unanimously. b. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Joe Becnel to transfer Willie Thomas from part-time patrolman to Full-Time Senior Corporal. The motion passed unanimously. c. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to hire Joseph Aymond as full-time senior corporal. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the second item of the agenda. He asked if there were any questions. Council Member Julie Fontenot asked if the same schools as last year would be included and when would it be signed. Town Clerk said yes, it is the same schools, and it will be signed upon the approval of the Council. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Joe Becnel to approve the CEA by and between Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Town of Iowa for the purpose of the Summer Food Service Program. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the fourth item on the agenda. It was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to enter executive session to discuss the professional competence, character, or reputation of an individual as authorized by R.S. 42.16 and R.S. 42:17. The motion passed unanimously. The Mayor, Council, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney left the Council Room at 6:15 pm. The Mayor, Council Members, Town Clerk, and Town Attorney came into the Council Room at 6:55 pm. It was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Julie Fontenot to reconvene open meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Watkins read the sixth item on the agenda and asked if there were any comments. Mr. Todd Clements came forward and introduced himself to the Council as an attorney representing Ms. Johnson. He continued explaining their position in this issue and how much they oppose the suspension and termination of Ms. Johnson. Mayor Watkins thanked him for coming. Mr. Alex Doublemy came forward and gave a statement as a character witness for Ms. Johnson and the situation. Mattie Gaspard came forward. She talked about her experience when she was employed with the police department. Ms. Gaspard spoke in outbursts and was escorted out of the Council Room. No further comments were made. Upon the recommendation of Chief Vincent, it was moved by Julie Fontenot, seconded by Vernessa Guillory to terminate Asia Johnson. The motion passed with one Nay by Daniel Hennigan. With no further business to discuss, it was moved by Daniel Hennigan, seconded by Vernessa Guillory, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57pm. Douglas N Watkins, Mayor Attest: Cynthia Mallett MMC, Town Clerk May 8 1t 2118012 Notice Cost- $133.00

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC I, RENEE P. DEVILLE, duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, hereby certify that the Ordinances, the titles of which follow below, were introduced at the regular meeting of the Lake Charles City Council on May 6, 2026: Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to accept North Ridge Road, Westmere Drive and Pinnacle Road in the Ridge at Morganfield, Phase III, including public right of ways, drainage, water and sewer lines, sewer, and traffic control devices, for ownership and maintenance by the City of Lake Charles. The City of Lake Charles will not take ownership of the detention ponds. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an Architectural and Engineering (A&E) agreement with D.W. Jessen & Associates, LLC for engineering services relative to Project No. CP3070 Oaklawn Drive and Ory Road Sewer Lift Station Upgrade. Introduction of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3070 Oaklawn Drive and Ory Road Lift Station Upgrade, and to amend the budget as necessary. Introduction of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement for Project No. CP3400 18th Street Reconstruction (Lake St. to Creole St.) Phase 1. Introduction of an ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into an agreement to purchase annual supply of Public Safety Uniforms for use by the Lake Charles Fire Department for a twelve (12) month period. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the City of Lake Charles to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 2 East Calcasieu Parish to share in the cost of the Greinwich Terrace buyout initiative project Introduction of an ordinance of the City Council of the City Lake Charles amending Resolution No. 313 23 to authorize the City of Lake Charles to modify the location and scope of RCIP LDI City of Lake Charl LC RR Ave Revital 0088 in order to transfer funding to the Goosport Community Center to construct a primary community resilience hub in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developments national objectives for the use of funds from the CDBG DR Program. Introduction of an ordinance of the City Council of the City Lake Charles amending Resolution No. 313 23 to authorize the City of Lake Charles to modify the location and scope of RCIP LDI City of Lake Charl LC Second Harvest 0084 and further authorizing the purchase of a vacant lot (Parcel No. 00751405) from Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church to construct and own a primary community resilience hub in accordance with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Developments national objectives for the use of funds from the CDBG DR Program. s/Renee P. DeVille Clerk of the Council May 8 1t 2118005 Notice Cost- $92.50