mmm LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that we have completed the assessment listings for all property in the Parish of Jackson for 2026 and have estimated the values thereon, and that said listings will be exposed in the Jackson Parish Assessor’s Office, located at 500 East Court, Room 101, Jonesboro, La. 71251, for public inspection and correction for a 15 day period beginning, August 15, 2026, through August 29, 2026, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Any taxpayer desiring to examine their assessment for 2026 is required to call the Jackson Parish Assessor’s Office during said 15 day period. “Please Note: You must submit all information concerning the value of your property to your assessor before the deadline for filing an appeal with the Board of Review. The failure to submit such information may prevent you from relying on that information should you protest your value.” GLEN KIRKLAND, PLS, CLA ASSESSOR FOR JACKSON PARISH Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jul 31 & Aug 7, 2026. mmm The Jackson Parish School Board is advertising to declare a public hearing for the inspection and adoption of the Original Budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year of the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds. Proposed budgets may be viewed at the Jackson Parish School Board Central Office 315 Pershing Highway Jonesboro, Louisiana between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hearing will be held on September 14, 2026, in the Jackson Parish School Board Central Office Board Room at 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251 at 10:15 a.m. Approved Original Budgets will be adopted at the regular meeting on September 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep 4 & 11, 2026. mmm The Village of North Hodge held a meeting on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Joanie Cannady, Clerk Tiffany Turnbow, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Andrea Woods, and Chief Bobby Dillon. Visitors David Womack and Sarah Hofler.. Mayor Cannady greeted all who were present. Mayor Cannady called the meeting to order. Alderman Woods led the Invocation. Alderman Roden led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments: David Womack made a comment that he has plans to install the backflow prevention system. He also expressed concerns regarding complaints from neighbors, smoke test quality, and asked if officers could patrol around his dump site. The Mayor asked Mr. Womack to stay in communication with the Village on his tenants. Bills to Be Paid: Alderman Roden Made a Motion to Pay Bills. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. New Business: Introduction of Amended Budget for F.Y. 25-26 Mayor Cannady introduced the amended budget. Discussion was had. Appointing Village Lawyer Alderman Woods Made a Motion to appoint Gary Nunn as North Hodge Village Lawyer. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Resolution 204 2026 Millage Rates Alderman Roden Made a Motion to Adopt the 2026 Millage Rates. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Rescinding Appointment of Maint. Supervisor Termination of Jacob Watson on July 7 2026. Alderman Roden Made a Motion to rescind appointment of Jacob Watson as Maintenance Supervisor. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Public Comments #2: David Womack mentioned seeing Mr. Watson in the work truck on numerous occasions. Council Comments: The Alderman want the work truck to stay at the office. Police Comments: Chief Dillon made a comment that the Police Department was doing well. Mayor Comments: Mayor Cannady informed the Alderman of town happenings. She informed them that the Village’s Smoke Test is completed and are waiting on the final report in hopes to request funding for sewer restoration at several locations in North Hodge. The Village is also in the process of having a Plat map made. Also the Village will be holding a special meeting for a new hire and appointment of Kevin Spencer for Assistant Chief at 1pm Friday July 17. Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $30.00 on Aug 7, 2026. mmm The Village of North Hodge held a Special Meeting on Tuesday July 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Pro Tem Andrea Woods, Clerk Tiffany Turnbow, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Sarah Heard Officer Kevin Spencer, and Chief Bobby Dillon. Visitors: None. Mayor Pro Tem Woods greeted all who were present. Mayor Pro Tem Woods called the meeting to order. Alderman Roden led the Invocation. Alderman Heard led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments: None. Bills to Be Paid: None. New Business: Hiring Police Officer John Davis Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Table the Hiring of Officer John Davis. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Appoint Asst. Chief Kevin Spencer Chief Dillon recommended Kevin Spencer to be voted as Asst. Chief. Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Appoint Kevin Spencer as Assistant Chief. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Public Comments #2: None. Council Comments: None. Police Comments: Assistant Chief Kevin Spencer informed the Alderman he ordered the Tasers for the Police Department. Mayor Comments: Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 1:27 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Aug 7, 2026. mmm

mmm July 29, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1705: Application for Conditional Use Permit (Construction of Townhomes) Owner/Applicant: 463 Investments LLC Location: 2300 Rusty Lane; Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel 34183000076 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Application at the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comments by the public may be made during the public hearing. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the City no later than noon on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Devon Cannon, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8667). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning 3td: August 5, August 7, and 14 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Aug 5, 7 & 14, 2026. mmm A 1991 Lark Boat Trailer. VIN 46KBP2216MC000224, Is being stored at Dixie Towing LLC. 4012 Hwy 80 Ruston La 71270. If all current charges are not paid, and the stored vehicle is not claimed by the owner within 15 calendar days from the last date of publication of this advertisement, a permit to sell or permit to dismantle the stored vehicle will be applied for. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7 & 9, 2026. mmm GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST TRUST 2026-1 IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65271 DANIEL JOHNSON AND LOESTER PATTON JOHNSON Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 15 July, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: TRACT 1 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4), SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (W 1/2 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 1,324 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 420 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 105 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 105 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 105 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. (THE AFORESAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN ACT OF BOUNDARY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON DECEMBER 10, 1985 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 562, PAGE 190 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA) TRACT 2 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4), SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST AND RUN SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (W 1/2 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST 1,324 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 420 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 35 YARDS FOR STARTING POINT. FROM STARTING POINT RUN SOUTH 35 YARDS, THENCE EAST 35 YARDS, THENCE NORTH 35 YARDS, THENCE WEST 35 YARDS TO STARTING POINT. (THE AFORESAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN ACT OF BOUNDARY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON DECEMBER 10, 1985 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 562, PAGE 190 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA) (“PROPERTY’) Seized as the property of defendant DANIEL JOHNSON AND LOESTER PATTON JOHNSON and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. These 4 days of August 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 08/07/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7, 2026. mmm U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64984 BRITTIANY L. STAUFFER AND KATHLEEN G. MCLAIN A/K/A KATHLEEN MCLAIN Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 16 September, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 25: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 25 DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 20 ACRES AND RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET AND TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES; THENCE RUN ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET MORE-OR-LESS AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING . TOGETHER WITH ONE (1) 1997 SHULT, MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN N225209B, PREVIOUSLY IMMOBILIZED HEREON Seized as the property of defendant BRITTIANY L. STAUFFER AND KATHLEEN G. MCLAIN A/K/A KATHLEEN MCLAIN and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 4 day of August, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 08/07/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7, 2026. mmm LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64958 DESSIRE ESTEE ALLEN Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 12 August, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SHAW STREET AND EAST STREET, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY AND PLAT OF LINER PROPERTY ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 170 AT PAGE 114, INSTRUMENT NO. C-85443, OF THE RECORD OF THE CLERK OF COURT, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE PROJECTED CENTERLINE OF SHAW STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 14.67 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN EAST TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, A DISTANCE OF 117.33 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 162 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY KENNETH G. YOUNG, ET UX, PER DEED ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 170 PAGE 17, OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG AND WITH SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF KENNETH G. YOUNG PROPERTY FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.33 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH TO THE STARTING POINT, A DISTANCE OF 162 FEET, CONTAINING 0.44 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING A PARCEL OF LAND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE CENTERLINE OF SHAW STREET EXTENDED EASTWARD, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 8, ON THE NORTH BY THE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENNETH G. YOUNG, WHICH IS ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 8, AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY A LINE THAT WOULD BE 14.67 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF EAST STREET IF SAID CENTERLINE WERE PROJECTED NORTH FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SHAW STREET, WHICH PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY AND ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WRIT: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINES OF SHAW STREET AND EAST STREET, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY AND PLAT OF LINER PROPERTY ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK170, AT PAGE 114, INSTRUMENT NO. C-85443 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, SAID POINT BEING A 1/2 INCH SQUARE BOLT THAT IS 177.01 FEET SOUTH AND 185.89 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 14.67 FEET TO A RAILROAD SPIKE FOR THE STARTING POINT FROM SAID STARTING POINT THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.33 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN NORTH 05 DEGREES 02MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 180.04 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR IN AN OLD BARBED WIRE FENCE ON THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE ;THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.33FEET TO A T” POST MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHESTER FRANKLIN POWELL LOT AS DESCRIBE IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 777, AT PAGE 334, RECORDS OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 05 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 23 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 180.65 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (THE “PROPERTY) Seized as the property of defendant DESSIRE ESTEE ALLEN and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 4 day of August, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 07/03/2026 2ND 08/07/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7, 2026. mmm ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RUSTON Sealed bids for the following project will be received by the Purchasing Office of the city of Ruston, Louisiana, located at Ruston Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the Purchasing Director. Bids received after the 10:00 a.m. deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened via certified mail. PROJECT: VEGETATION MAINTENANCE, HOURLY & STORM RATES PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-018 PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Landscaping, Grading and Beautification CONTRACT TIME: 730 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $140 per Calendar Day, per Job/Work Order A pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the public works conference room of the city of Ruston at 701 East Tennessee Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Representatives from the Owner will be present to discuss the project. Although not mandatory, Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (the Contract Documents, Specifications) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana at the office of the Purchasing Director, City of Ruston, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Telephone (318) 251-8631, Email michellecolvin@rustonla.gov. Cost per contract set is $0.00 which is the cost of reproduction and handling. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the City of Ruston or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount of $150,000 shall be submitted with each bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond, in the amount of $250,000, will be required. Bids shall be received only on bid forms furnished by the City. In no event shall bid forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving bids. The Bidder is advised that the City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2164, as amended, for all public contracts. As required for bidding, Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals for just cause. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $108.00 on Aug 7, 12 & 19, 2026. mmm

**** MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING BELCHER MUNICIPAL COMPLEX 411 CHARLES STREET BELCHER, LOUISIANA MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026 Present: Mayor Jennifer Fant, Village Clerk Dianna White, Chief of Police Major Fant and members of the Public. Absent: Aldermen Brantly, Crain and Scurlock. There was no quorum. Mayor Fant adjourned the meeting. Next meeting to be held on September 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers. Jennifer C. Fant. Mayor Dianna H. White, Village Clerk

**** TOWN OF GREENWOOD MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, July 21, 2026 6:00 P.M. Present: Mayor Davis, Aldermen Clemons, Steele, Driggers, and Larsen, Clerk Tiffany Searcy, Police Lieutenant Chris Faris and members of the public. Absent: Alderman Adcock Mayor Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Steele led the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Staff Reports: Lt Faris had nothing to report at this time. Mayor’s Report: 1) Tank lining job pre construction meeting is complete 2) Utility rate study is still in progress 3) Expressed his gratitude to the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and the Robinson family for providing funds for the Police Department to attend FBI training. Approval of Minutes: Work Session-June 16, 2026; there was no discussion from the board; Regular Session- June 23, 2026; there was no discussion from the board. Approval of Financials for June 2026; there was no discussion from the board 1. Discussion on Ordinance #30-22 in relation to Exterior storage of abandoned and/or inoperative vehicles Code Enforcement officer Searcy presented information to the board on how to proceed with enforcement of the Ordinance. Alderman Driggers made a motion to suspend the rules to allow the public to comment on this item and add input. The motion was seconded by Alderman Clemons and passed by unanimous voice vote. There was a discussion by the board and public. Mayor Davis asked for the Board’s input by August 12, 2026. Adjourn: There being no further business, on motion made by Alderman Larsen, seconded by Alderman Driggers, and approved by unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 pm. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for the Public Hearing and Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers. s/s Tiffany Searcy, Town Clerk.

**** TOWN OF OIL CITY MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 Present: Mayor Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Aldermen Jackson, Frieson, Jones, Clifton, Town Clerk Veronica Brown and members of the Public Absent: Town Attorney Doug Dominic, Aldermen Barkschat There was a quorum Mayor Cheryl called the meeting to order 6:00 pm, Alderman Clifton then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Convene in Public Hearing: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Jones to convene into a Public Hearing. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the public hearing is for the adoption of the following Ordinance(s), the title of which are hereinafter set forth, to wit: ORDINANCE NO. 2 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 4 OF 2013 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY TO NAME THE COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE Adjourn to Regular Session Meeting: A motion was made by Alderman Frieson, seconded by Alderman Clifton to adjourn to the Regular Session. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the Agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: There were no public comments on agenda items Mayor’s Report: Mayor Cheryl gave updates on 1) Balloon and Tunes, was a great success 2) Advised the Aldermen that they can utilize the new Code Enforcement magnets for their vehicle and monitor their respective areas 3) A mobile home issue, she called Alexis Ball & Jared Hudnall to address the council on working on a plan for them to be in compliance with the permitting process. 4) Advised that the two CDs that matured at Barksdale Federal Credit Union, she withdrew the money and put in the General account which was previously ARPA Funds 5) Gave an update on the construction projects and the upgrades Staff Reports: Police Department- Mayor Cheryl stated that Chief John worked an earlier shift and was not present. One officer was out due to medical and one officer was currently on military leave Water/Sewer Department- Mayor Cheryl gave update on recent repairs CaddoFire District 7- Not present. Mayor Cheryl advised that there is currently a volunteer burn ban in our area Approval of Minutes: June 16, 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Jones to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Financials: May 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Clifton, seconded by Alderman Jackson to approve the Financials. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. June 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Clifton, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the Financials. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 1. Ms. Judy E. Moncrief, CPA, CGMA to present to the Board of Aldermen the 2025 Audit for the Town of Oil City Town Clerk, Veronica Brown stated that Ms Judy was unable to be present, therefore the clerk contacted her via phone, and she gave the audit report. She stated that the Town of Oil City financial condition was stable. She also advised that the town audit findings for 2024 were resolved and there were two findings for 2025 2025-001 Payroll Taxes and payroll returns not submitted timely 2025-002 Underfunded Debt Service Requirements She completed her report by stating that the two findings for 2025 were both resolved at the completion of the audit 2. ORDINANCE No. 2 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 4 OF 2013 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY TO NAME THE COMMUNITY CENTER/CLINIC Town Clerk, Veronica Brown read the Ordinance by title and there were no comments or questions from the board or public. WHEREAS, The Town of Oil City owns a property located at 310 Savage Street, which serves as a community canter and medical clinic and, WHEREAS, The Town of Oil City is desirous to officially name the public facility and, WHEREAS, The Town of Oil City wishes to name the said facility “The John Charles Dickey,Sr Savage Street Community Center”. In honor of the former Mayor John Charles Dickey, Sr. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Alderman, Town of Oil City, in due, legal and regular meeting convened that the building located at 310 Savage Street will officially be named “The John Charles Dickey, Sr. Savage Street Community Center” BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force immediately after its adoption First Reading: June 16, 2026–Introduced and read by title and approved as read and set for Public Hearing on July 21, 2026 on motion by Alderman Clifton, seconded by Alderman Jackson. Approved by the following voice vote: Second Reading: July 21, 2026- Having been approved on the first reading on June 16, 2026, and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title and approved as read on motion by Alderman Clifton and seconded by Alderman Jackson. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: YEAS: (4) Clifton, Jones, Frieson, Jackson NAYS: (0) ABSENT: (1) Barkschat ABSTAIN: (0) THUS DONE, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Town of Oil City, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on July 21, 2026, in the Municipal Complex of the Town of Oil City It was also determined that the cancellation policy on the rental contract will change from five days to seven days. Public Comment: None 3. ORDINANCE No. 3 of 2026 TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6 OF 2023 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY, LOUISIANA TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 9 OF 2021 SETTING THE WATER/SEWER RATE SCHEDULE (TO INTRODUCE AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2026) Town Clerk, Veronica Brown read the Ordinance by title and advised the changes in the rate schedule. She also stated that the proposed change will not affect the current water or sewer minimum rates and the proposed changes will apply to deposits, taps and bores. A motion was made by Alderman Clifton, seconded by Alderman Jones to set the Ordinance for Public Hearing on August 18, 2026. There were no public comments, and the motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Comments on non-agenda items: Aldermen Jones inquired on two houses located on Pine Street in reference to property standards. Mayor Cheryl advised that the town has requested a listing of adjudicated properties from the Caddo Tax Assessor office and will have a sale of the adjudicated properties. Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Clifton and seconded by Alderman Jones the meeting was adjourned at 6:43 pm. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers Attest: Signed: Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Mayor Veronica Brown, LCMC _______________

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: HEADLANDS RESIDENTIAL SERIES OWNER TRUST, SERIES H, BY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE VS. MARY THERESA ABBITT AKA THERESA ANGUIANO ABBITT AND CYNTHIA D. DELLINGER ; Docket No. 661225; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that CYNTHIA D. DELLINGER has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on CYNTHIA D. DELLINGER is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC VS. ANNIE GRIM; Docket No. 664762; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that ANNIE GRIM has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on ANNIE GRIM is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: L&R TAX SALE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. VS. MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, LLC, SAPPHIRE LAND COMPANY, LLC, & DARRELL WAYNE ESTEIN; Docket No. 648184-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, LLC has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on MOORING TAX ASSET GROUP, LLC is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: AIRBUD INVESTMENTS, LLC VS. JOHNNY ORTIN PADDIE, SR., ET AL; Docket No. 651,008-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that JOHNNY ORTIN PADDIE has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on JOHNNY ORTIN PADDIE is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: U.S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST VS. HENRY CARY PIERCE RANDALL AND STEPHEN ROY RANDALL AND PAUL HENRY RANDALL AND JAMES DANIEL RANDALL; Docket No. 665287-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that THE OPEN SUCCESSION OF HENRY CARY PIERCE RANDALL has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of HENRY CARY PIERCE RANDALL is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS. THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF CHARLES TATE ERWIN, JR.; Docket No. 665,113-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF CHARLES TATE ERWIN, JR. has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of CHARLES TATE ERWIN, JR. is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025-1; Docket No. 665142-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that KATHRYN YVONNE SMITH GUILLOTTE A/K/A KATHRYN YVONNE SMITH DODD has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on KATHRYN YVONNE SMITH GUILLOTTE A/K/A KATHRYN YVONNE SMITH DODD is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.