Notice is hereby given to the heirs and/or relatives of Donnell Clarkson and Levonne Marie Manson Clarkson the absent defendants in the proceeding entitled "Newrez LLC versus Donnell Clarkson and Levonne Marie Manson Clarkson; Docket No. 663,500 -B of thedocket of the First Judicial District Court for the Parish of Caddo, in Shreveport, Louisiana, that the plaintiff in this proceeding, has instituted a Petition for Executory Process regarding immovable property municipally described as 9313 New Castle Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71129. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of heirs and/or relatives of Donnell Clarkson and Levonne Marie Manson Clarkson, please contact Attorney Ebonee Rhodes Norris at 318-771-7000. August 19 2026 LLOU0577809

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO CALL AN ELECTION Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 19.1 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, that the Honorable Henry Whitehorn, Sr. (the "Sheriff") the Sheriff of Caddo Parish and ex officio the Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana (the "District") at his regular meeting place, 501 Texas Street, Room 101, Shreveport, Louisiana on September 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., will discuss and consider enacting an order ordering and calling an election, to authorize a new sales and use tax, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of service in the District (the "Tax"), subject to the approval by the qualified voters therein, and if passed, for such Tax to be levied thereafter. By: LAW ENFORCEMENT DISTRICT OF THE PARISH OF CADDO, STATE OF LOUISIANA 12564198 8/19/26 ($43.10)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 2157 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026545, SICO Brand Name Furniture - Statewide, 9/3/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 August 19,2026 12563671

IN THE MATTER OF THE SUCCESSION OF RICHARD LEE BELL PROBATE No: 662875 Sec. A 1st JDC CADDO PARISH, LA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that FAITH BELL, Administrator of the Succession of RICHARD LEE BELL has, pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, Article 3281, petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell at private sale, for the price of One Hundred Fifty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and No/100s ($156,527.00), less the usual expenses to be paid by vendor, the Succession's undivided interest in and to the following described property: LOT 110, DEEP WOODS, UNIT NO. 3, CADDO PARISH, LA; MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF 9750 AMBLEWOOD LANE, SHREVEPORT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA; Geog. No. 161416-003-0110-00 NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with law, notice is hereby given that FAITH BELL, Administrator, proposes to sell the aforementioned immovable property, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid, and the heirs, legatees, and creditors are required to make opposition, if any they have or can, to such sale, within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from the date whereon the last publication of this notice appears. Submitted by Carl Henry Franklin Attorney for Administrator 400 Travis Street ? Suite 314 Shreveport, LA 71101 LA Bar Number 14974 Number: (318) 429-6822 Fax Number: (318) 409-8050 Email: carl@attorneycarlfranklin.com August 19, September 2 2026 LLOU0577481

PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed Bids for the Sustainment for Natchitoches Readiness Center will be received at the Conference Room, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457, until 1:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY ALAN REISDORPH OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit Alliance Design Group, LLC. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at Alliance Design Group, LLC 1439 Centre Ct, Ste 401, Alexandria, La 71301. Attention: William A. Tudor A.I.A. E-Mail Address: adg@adgllc.net or via phone (318)445-3151. A Mandatory Pre-Bid conference and site visit is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. at Conference Room, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457. Attendance at this Conference is mandatory. Prospective bidders must attend the entire mandatory Pre-Bid conference in order to submit a bid. The Pre-bid conference shall be conducted within current appropriate guidelines concerning COVID-19. The Military Department and Camp Minden point of contact is Mr. Alan Reisdorph, 100 Louisiana Boulevard, Camp Minden, Minden, Louisiana 71055 Phone: (318) 299-4287 Email: alan.w.reisdorph.ctr@army.mil. BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE ENTIRE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY ALAN REISDORPH OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and Additional Bid Items (ABI) and must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B) (5). The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, equal to 100% of the Contract amount, including Additional Bid Items (ABI), if required. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Bids except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. Contractors to the Construction & Facilities Management Office may submit electronic Bid Documents by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com. Electronic bids must be submitted to be posted prior to 1:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Hard copies of the contractors electronically submitted packet must be sent to CFMO-CQA Office, ATTN: Mr. Alan Reisdorph, 100 Louisiana Boulevard, Camp Minden, Minden, Louisiana 71055 Phone: (318) 299-4287. Contractors MUST attend the mandatory Pre-Bid conference scheduled for 1:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the above listed location in order to submit an electronic bid. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids for just cause. In accordance with directives and guidance published by Facility Planning and Control, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, the provisions and requirements of those stated in the advertisement for bids and those required on the bid form shall not be waivered. The Louisiana Military Department Deputy Director for Contracting and Purchasing and the State Contracting Officer do not possess authority to waive any informality incidental thereto. TheOwner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. The Louisiana Military Department is a participant in the Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships Program (the Veteran Initiative). Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. 12549576 8/12 8/19 8/26/26 ($278.72)

PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed Bids for the Fort Polk Readiness Center Sustainment will be received in the conference room at 8553 K Avenue, Fort Polk, Leesville, LA 71457 until 10:00 AM CT on Wednesday 16 September, 2026. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY KEITH S. CASH OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Cohesion Architecture, LLC. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at Cohesion Architecture, LLC, Attention: Heather Burton, 2740 Rue De Jardin, Suite 400, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Email: office@cohesionarchitecture.com or via phone: 337-419-0008 . A Mandatory Pre-Bid conference and site visit is scheduled for 10:00 AM CT on Wednesday 2 September 2026, at 8553 K Avenue, Fort Polk, Leesville, LA 71457. Attendance at this Conference is mandatory. Prospective bidders must attend the entire mandatory Pre-Bid conference to submit a bid. The Military Department point of contact is Keith S. Cash, cell: 225-505-6429 and email: keith.s.cash.nfg@army.mil, mailto: Bldg. 420 F St., Room 233, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA 71360. BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE ENTIRE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY KEITH CASH OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and Additional Bid Items (ABI) and must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B) (5). Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, equal to 100% of the Contract amount, including Additional Bid Items (ABI), if required. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Bids except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. Electronic Bid Documents may be submitted by Contractors to the Construction & Facilities Management Office by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/. Electronic bids must be submitted to be posted prior to 10:00 AM CT on Wednesday 16 September 2026. Hard copies of the contractors electronically submitted packet must be sent to Construction & Facilities Management Office, ATTN: Keith S. Cash, 420 F Street, Camp Beauregard, Pineville, LA. 71360, telephone 225-505-6429 or keith.s.cash.nfg@army.mil. Contractors MUST attend the mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for 10:00 AM CT on Wednesday 2 September 2026, at the above-listed location to submit an electronic bid. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Bids for just cause. In accordance with directives and guidance published by Facility Planning and Control, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, the provisions and requirements of those stated in the advertisement for bids and those required on the bid form shall not be waivered. The Louisiana Military Department Director for Contracting and Purchasing and the State Contracting Officer do not possess authority towaive any informality incidental thereto. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. The Louisiana Military Department is a participant in the Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships Program (the Veteran Initiative). Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. 12542366 8/12 8/19 8/26/26 ($270.32)

PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed Bids for the Monroe FMS Generator, 5000 Central Ave, Monroe, LA 71203 will be received at the Monroe Field Maintenance Shop (FMS) #3, (Classroom), 5000 Central Ave, Monroe, LA 71203, until 11:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, September 17, 2026. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY KARR A. BENOIT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from CFMO Energy LAANG. Printed copies are not available from the Project Manager, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at M&E Consulting, Inc, 1304 Bertrand Drive Suite F7, Lafayette, LA 70506. Phone (337) 234-7474. Attention: David Carrol. E-Mail Address: david@meconsulting.com. A Mandatory Pre-Bid conference and site visit is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, September 3, 2026, Monroe Field Maintenance Shop (FMS) #3, (Classroom), 5000 Central Ave, Monroe, LA 71203. Attendance at this Conference is mandatory. Prospective bidders must attend the entire mandatory Pre-Bid conference in order to submit a bid. The Construction and Facilities Management Office point of contact is Karr A. Benoit, Email: karr.a.benoit.nfg@army.mil CFMO Building #3022, Office #220, 6400 St Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117, 504-278-8047. BIDS SHALL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM CONTRACTORS THAT ATTEND THE ENTIRE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY KARR A. BENOIT OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) DAYS BEFORE THE MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE. All Bids must be accompanied by Bid Security equal to five percent (5%) of the Base Bid and Additional Bid Items (ABI) and must be in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION and/or ELECTRICAL. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana, equal to 100% of the Contract amount, including Additional Bid Items (ABI), if required. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of Bids except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. Electronic Bid Documents may be submitted by Contractors to the Construction & Facilities Management Office by submitting their bid along with their bid security to https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/. Electronic bids must be submitted so as to be posted prior to 11:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Hard copies of the contractors electronically submitted packet must be sent to ATTN: Karr A. Benoit, Construction and Facility Maintenance Office Building #3022, Office #220, 6400 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, telephone 504-278-8047. Contractors MUST attend the mandatory Pre-Bid conference scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the listed above location in order to submit an electronic bid. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Bids for just cause. In accordance with directives and guidance published by Facility Planning and Control, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, the provisions and requirements of those stated in the advertisement for bids and those required on the bid form shall not be waivered. The Louisiana Military Department Deputy Director for Contracting and Purchasing and the State Contracting Officer do not possess authority to waive any informality incidental thereto. The Owner shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. The Louisiana Military Department is a participant in the Louisiana Initiative for Small Entrepreneurships (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Entrepreneurships Program (the Veteran Initiative). Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. 12539498 8/12 8/19 8/26/26 ($282.92)

PUBLIC NOTICE: CLEMENCY I, Willie Douglas, DOC #461289, have applied for clemency for my conviction of First Degree Murder. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225)342-5421. August 10, 19, 28 2026 LLOU0570133

INVITATION FOR BID SEALED or ELECTRONIC BIDS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport, must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 2:00 p.m. on September 01, 2026. Shortly thereafter, bids will be publicly opened and announced in the Finance Departments Conference Room 690, Government Plaza, for the following project: IFB 26-044 2026 ASPHALT ROADWAY REHAB Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held Wednesday, August 19th at 2pm Address: 505 Travis Street, Shreveport LA, 71101 3rd floor Engineering Conference Room Suite 300 PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction Designers Estimate: $2,375,747.20 Download bid documents at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations or email ashley.germany@shreveportla.gov. Reference the IFB number as shown above. Receive bid notices by email by registering with BidNetDirect for free. Vendors/Contractors may submit responses to IFBs electronically or by paper copy. It shall be the responders responsibility to make inquiry as to the addenda issued. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. Outside of the bid envelope, list the Bidders name, address, license number, bid number, project name, opening date/time and the Citys address. The City of Shreveport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. An acceptable bid bond, cashiers check, or certified check payable to the City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, including additive alternates, must accompany the bid. Negotiable bid bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days after the opening of bids. All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original power of attorney. An acceptable performance bond equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a 50% payment bond and 10% two-year maintenance bond will be required of the successful bidder. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be requested to adhere to the Citys Fair Share requirements. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq. and show his/her license number in the bid and on the envelope or in the designated place in the electronic bid. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his/her license was issued. The bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in the bid documents. Before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause. Renee Anderson, Purchasing Agent MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP 12536167 8/5 8/12 8/19/26 ($268.49)

LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT to REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES The Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport hereby requests the submittal of proposals fromhighly qualified vendors with substantial previous comprehensive experience in Elevatormaintenance & repair services. The winning vendor will provide routine maintenance and on-callservice on an as needed basis. Proposals should demonstrate the Respondent's capacity andreadiness to perform the Scope of Services immediately upon execution of a Contract with HACS. A two-year contract with three (3) additional one (1) year renewal options at the sole discretionof the HACS is being offered, subject to the appropriation of funding and performance of thevendor. The contract and award will be made at HACSs discretion. If it becomes necessary to revise anypart of this RFP or otherwise provide additional information, an addendum will be issued in thesame manner as the original request. Request for Proposal documents may be obtained on the HACS online website atwww.hacsla.com. Responses are due on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in HACS's AdministrativeOffice, 2500 Line Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71104. An interview may be conducted with qualified proposers during the evaluation of the proposals. The HACS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals when it deems it to be in the best interestof the HACS. 12522586 8/5 8/12 8/19/26 ($216.20)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 2159 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026545, SICO Brand Name Furniture - Statewide, 9/3/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 August 19,2026 12563696