?CITY OF DEQUINCY ORDINANCE NO. 1005 The City Council of the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, met in regular session on the 9th day of March, 2026, and adopted the following Ordinance as an amendment to the General Zoning Ordinance. WHEREAS, the City of DeQuincy desires to update and modernize its Code of Ordinances regarding the zoning of commercial district. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council that Section 2 of Appendix A: General Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as follows: Section 2 shall remain in effect as written, with the following addition: Commercial district of the City [Town] of DeQuincy, Louisiana: That the commercial district of the City [Town] of DeQuincy, Louisiana, shall be the lands and properties facing, adjoining and contiguous to the following streets of the said City [Town] of DeQuincy: Fourth Street (which street follows the route of State Highway 12), from west City [Town] limits to east City [Town] limits of the City [Town] of DeQuincy, Louisiana. Fourth Street (which street follows the route of State Highway 12), including its intersection with Sunshine Lane on the east to the west City [Town] limits of the City [Town] of DeQuincy Louisiana. College Street, from and including its intersection with Third Street on the north to Fourth Street on the south. Center Street, from and including its intersection with Hall Street on the west to and including its intersection with Lake Charles Avenue on the east. Harrison Street, from and including its intersection with Division Street on the west, to and including its intersection with Front Street on the east. Pine Street, from and including its intersection with Lake Charles Avenue on the north, to and including its intersection with Velmer Street on the south. Lake Charles Avenue, from and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the west, to and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the east. Grand Avenue (which street follows route of State Highway 27) from and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the north, to and including its intersection with Booker Street on the south. Page Street (which street follows the route of State Highway 27) from and including its intersection with Gill Street on the south, to City [Town] limits on the north. Main Street, from and including its intersection with Gill Street on the south, to and including its intersection with Edgewood Street on the north. Fourth Street (which follows the route of State Highway 12), from its intersection with Overton Street to the west city limits of the City [Town] of DeQuincy as to property facing, adjoining and contiguous to the north side of Fourth Street to a depth of 300 feet north of the north right-of-way line of Fourth Street, with the stipulation that the owner of any property within this 300 foot commercial district actually used for commercial purposes shall, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for that property, erect and maintain in good condition a six (6) foot privacy fence at least ten (10) feet from the east, west and north lines of the property that is being used for commercial purposes unless one or more of the east, west or north lines are adjacent to a public road, in which case the owner of the commercial property is not required to erect a privacy fence on the side that adjoins a public road. The privacy fence should be of such construction as to substantially limit the impact of commercial use upon the neighboring property and substantially restrict visibility into the commercial property. No portable building shall be allowed in the commercial district unless used for storage and has no public access. No mobile homes will be allowed in the commercial district. All other sections, paragraphs, subsections, subparagraphs, clauses, phrases and words of Appendix A, not specifically amended by this ordinance, are to remain the same. Be it further ordained that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 9th day of February 2026, by notice of Public Hearing having been published on the 4th day of March 2026 said Public Hearing having been held on 9th day of March 2026, title having been read and Ordinance considered, on motion by Bobby Dahlquist seconded by Margaret Brown to adopt the Ordinance. A record vote was taken, and the following result was had: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 This Ordinance was declared duly adopted this 9th day of March 2026. /s/Riley Smith Riley Smith Mayor /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk /s/Cameron Smith Cameron Smith Council Chairman **************************** I certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, approved and received from the mayor at 6:00 pm on 9th day of March 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance. /s/ Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk Run Date: Mar. 18, 2026 (M-6) Cost of Notice: $60.00

?CITY OF DEQUINCY ORDINANCE NO.1004 The City Council of the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, met in regular session on the 9th day of March 2026 and adopted the following Ordinance as an amendment to Chapter 5 Article II -Dangerous Structure, Sec 5-36 Blighted, abandoned and vacant properties prohibited of the Code of Ordinances. WHEREAS, the City of DeQuincy desires to update and modernize its Code of Ordinances regarding the regulation of Buildings. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council that Chapter 5 Article II -Dangerous Structure, Sec 5-36 Blighted, abandoned and vacant properties prohibited is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 5-36-Blighted, Abandoned, and Vacant Property—Prohibition, Standards of Care, and Penalties. (a) Declaration of Public Nuisance. Blighted and abandoned properties are hereby declared to be public nuisances. The maintenance unless permitted of any blighted, abandoned, or vacant property by a property owner within the city limits in violation of this section is prohibited. (b) Definitions. For purposes of this section: 1. Blighted property means any commercial or residential premises, including lots, that are vacant, uninhabitable, hazardous, or which, due to physical condition, pose a hazard to persons or property. 2. Abandoned property means any property that is vacant or not lawfully occupied, including but not limited to premises: not lawfully occupied by an owner, lessee, or other invitee. occupied without required utilities. unsecured or inadequately secured against unauthorized entry; or in a state of dilapidation, deterioration, or disrepair that is detrimental to or endangers the public health, safety, or welfare. 3. Vacant property means any property not actively and lawfully occupied, regardless of whether it is blighted or abandoned. (c) General Duty to Maintain. All owners of blighted, abandoned, or vacant property shall maintain such property in compliance with the standards of care set forth in this section and any additional requirements imposed by the director or building official. (d) Standard of Care for Vacant, Blighted, and Abandoned Property. All such properties shall be maintained in accordance with the following minimum standards, subject to approval by the director: (1) Protective treatment. All exterior surfaces and appurtenances shall be maintained weather-tight, free from deterioration, and protected against decay, rust, corrosion, and pest intrusion. (2) Premises identification. Address numbers shall be plainly legible from the street, contrasting with the background, and not less than four (4) inches in height. (3) Structural integrity. All structural members and foundations shall be maintained capable of safely supporting imposed loads. (4) Exterior walls, roofs, drainage, and appurtenances. Exterior walls, roofs, flashing, drainage systems, decorative features, overhangs, stairways, decks, porches, balconies, chimneys, towers, handrails, guards, windows, doors, basement hatchways, and windows shall be maintained in good repair, weather-resistant, structurally sound, and secure against unauthorized entry. (5) Windows and doors. Broken or missing windows or doors shall be promptly replaced and secured. Exterior doors and windows shall not be secured with plywood or similar materials except as a temporary measure not to exceed three hundred sixty-five (365) days, unless otherwise approved by the director. (e) Boarding of Structures. All structures that utilize boarding of doors, windows, and other access points to prevent unauthorized entry and to secure the property shall meet or exceed the following requirements: (1) All windows and doors shall be boarded in an approved manner to prevent entry by unauthorized persons and shall be painted to correspond to the color of the existing structure. (2) Boarding sheet material shall be a minimum of ?-inch thick wood structural panels complying with the International Building Code. (3) Boarding framing material shall be a minimum nominal two-inch by four-inch solid-sawn lumber complying with the International Building Code. (4) Boarding fasteners shall be minimum ?-inch diameter carriage bolts of such a length as required to penetrate the assembly and as required to adequately attach the washers and nuts. Washers and nuts shall comply with the International Building Code. (5) The boarding sheet material shall be cut to fit the door or window opening neatly or shall be cut to provide an equal overlap at the perimeter of the door or window. (6) Door walls. The door opening shall be framed with a minimum two-inch by four-inch framing material secured at the entire perimeter and vertical members at not more than 24 inches on center. Blocking shall also be secured at not more than 48 inches on center vertically. Boarding sheet material shall be secured with screws and nails alternating every six inches on the center. (7) One door may be available for authorized entry but shall be secured and locked in a manner that prevents unauthorized entry at all times. (8) No residential or commercial structure boarded shall remain in that state for a period longer than a total of 12 months all-inclusive. If the property is secured in this manner greater than the applicable time period, then the property shall be deemed blighted. (f) Permits and Inspections. All repairs and maintenance shall be subject to approval by the director or building official. All required permits and inspections shall comply with applicable laws and ordinances. Historic properties and properties within designated historic districts remain subject to all applicable historic preservation requirements. (g) Violations and Non-Compliance Fees. 1. Notice of violation. Upon determination that a property is not in compliance, the city shall issue written notice specifying the violations and a reasonable time for correction. 2. Administrative non-compliance fee. Failure to correct violations within the time specified shall result in an administrative non-compliance fee of: $250 for the first violation, $500 for a second violation within twelve (12) months, and $1,000 for each subsequent violation within twelve (12) months. 3. Recovery of costs. The city may recover all costs incurred for inspections, enforcement, securing, repair, or abatement of the property. Such costs may be assessed as a lien against the property as permitted by law. All other sections, paragraphs, subsections, subparagraphs, clauses, phrases and words of Article II not specifically amended by this ordinance, are to remain the same. Be it further ordained that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 9th day of February 2026, by notice of Public Hearing having been published on the 4th day of March 2026 said Public Hearing having been held on 9th day of March 2026, title having been read and Ordinance considered, on motion by Scott Wylie, seconded by Jim Smith to adopt the Ordinance. A record vote was taken, and the following result was had: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 This Ordinance was declared duly adopted this 9th day of March 2026. /s/Riley Smith Riley Smith Mayor /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk /s/Cameron Smith Cameron Smith Council Chairman **************************** I certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, approved and received from the mayor at 6:00 pm on 9th day of March 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance. /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk Run Date: Mar. 18, 2026 (M-5) ost of Notice: $96.00

?CITY OF DEQUINCY ORDINANCE NO. 1003 THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, met in regular session on the 9th day of March 2026, and adopted the following Ordinance as a amendment to Article V.-Historic District Commission Sec 2-111 Established. WHEREAS, the City of DeQuincy desires to update and modernize its Code of Ordinances regarding the historic district. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council that Section 2 of Appendix A: General Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as follows: Sec. 2-111. - Established. There is hereby created a commission to be known as the DeQuincy Historic District Commission, whose purpose shall be to endorse plans as presented, or as would be necessary, to make recommendations for changes on behalf of an applicant upon all proposed alterations, relocations, and new construction within the boundaries of the historic district and any other actions necessary to implement the intent of this article. Commission recommendation shall not be binding; however, the commission shall make itself available to assist applicants on whom alteration, relocation, or new construction is contemplated in complying with recommendations. The commission shall also assist applicants interested in pursuing investment tax credits for historic rehabilitation to meet the requirements for that program. The commission shall preserve, promote, and develop the city's historical resources and to advise the city on the designation of the historic district, landmarks, and landmark sites, and perform such other functions as may be provided by law. The commission shall consist of not fewer than five (5) members, no more than ten (10) members. All members of the commission are appointed by the mayor upon recommendation by the council and shall serve for designated terms and may be re-appointed. It is suggested that at least one member should be a qualified architect licensed by the State of Louisiana. All members of the commission shall serve for a term of four (4) years and shall be eligible for reappointment. Any vacancies shall be filled within sixty (60) days. All commission members should have knowledge or interest in historic preservation and must live inside the city limits of DeQuincy. In conformity with state guidelines, the city shall make a good faith effort to locate professionals to serve on the commission before appointing lay members. The commission shall make such by-laws as it may deem necessary for the conduct of its affairs not inconsistent with the laws of the parish and state. Presence of three (3) members of the commission at a meeting shall constitute a quorum. The commission shall meet quarterly, unless there are no pending permit applications for alterations, relocation, or new construction in the historic district. Special meetings may also be held at any time on the written request of any one of the commission members, or on the call of the chairman of the commission. The commission shall select one of its members to serve as chairman. The commission shall make a report on its recommendations and activities to the mayor and city council after every meeting. Be it further ordained that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed and replaced. Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 9th day of February 2026, by notice of Public Hearing having been published on the 4th day of March 2026, said Public Hearing had been held on 9th day of March 2026, title having been read and Ordinance considered, on motion by Margaret Brown seconded by Bobby Dahlquist to adopt the Ordinance. A record vote was taken, and the following result was had: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT:0 ABSTAIN: 0 This Ordinance was declared duly adopted this 9th day of March 2026. /s/Riley Smith Riley Smith Mayor /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Clerk of the Council and City Clerk /s/Cameron Smith Cameron Smith Council Chairman **************************** I certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, approved and received from the Mayor at 6:00 pm on the 9th day of March ,2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance. /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Clerk of the Council and City Clerk Run Date: 03/18/2026 (M-4) Cost of Notice: $54.00

?CITY COUNCIL March 9, 2026 DeQuincy, LA THE CITY COUNCIL of the city of DeQuincy met in regular session on the above date in the city hall council chambers located at 300 Holly Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana, with the following members present: Scott Wylie, Jim Smith, Cameron Smith, Margaret Brown and Bobby Dahlquist. The invocation was given, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from February 9, 2026 meeting were approved. The minutes from special called meeting February 11,2026 meeting were approved. The February 2026 monthly budget and the actual comparison report for the General Fund, Street/Sales Tax Fund, Utility Fund, Airport Fund, Public Safety Fund, and Public Service and Safety Building Fund were included in each council member's packet. Also, Fire, Police, Public Works, Sewer, and Maintenance reports were in the council files. The mayor gave the city report verbally. There were no questions or comments from the council. The agenda was amended to add a resolution for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project and a variance for an event to be held on March 28, 2026. All approved amended agenda. Public input was heard from one citizen about the noise ordinance. Concerns were addressed by the council. The council adopted the following resolution: Approved the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project No 50-M64-22-02. Informing the Louisiana DEQ that the city will continue maintaining our wastewater treatment plant and continue required analytical analysis in accordance with the current LDEQ permit, including monthly monitoring of influent CBOD. Approval of the ratifying of the signature of Mayor Smith to sign all documents pertaining to the LGAP grant, for the purchase of equipment, flooring and repairs to city hall. Approved liquor license for Insane Cajun Kitchen contingent upon approval from the state and all requirements are met. Accept the one bid that was submitted for property located on Third Street, sometimes known as the Old City Barn. Discussion and approval was given for the demolition of the back portion of Old Town Hall. Public Hearing was held for Ordinance # 1003 to update and amend Article V.-Historic District Commission, Sec. 2-111 Established, in the City Ordinance code. No public input. Adopted Ordinance # 1003 to update and amend Article V.-Historic District Commission, Sec. 2-111 Established, in the City Ordinance code. Public Hearing was held for Ordinance # 1004 to update and amend Article 11- Dangerous Structures, Sec 5-36 Blighted and abandoned properties prohibited, in the City Ordinance code. No public input. Adopted Ordinance # 1004 to update and amend Article 11- Dangerous Structures, Sec 5-36 Blighted and abandoned properties prohibited, in the City Ordinance code. Public Hearing was held for Ordinance # 1005 to update and amend Chapter 21, Appendix A- General Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 2, in the City Ordinance code. No public input. Adopted Ordinance # 1005 to update and amend Chapter 21, Appendix A-General Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 2, in the City Ordinance code. The final step of the condemnation was approved for 228 Jefferson Street. The final step of the condemnation was approved for 218 Jackson Street. Voted to begin the condemnation process on the structures located at: 210 Hall Street 304 S Perkins Street The condemnation process was postponed for 30 days on structure located at 129 Pine street. The condemnation process was postponed for 30 days on the structure located at 103 and 105 E 4th Street. The 30 days will begin after the permit is issued. Approved a variance to all an event to be held March 21, 2026, on the museum grounds. Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: /s/ Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux City Council Clerk Run Date: 03/18/26 (M-3) Cost for Notice: $48.00

INSERT PICTURE I, Preston Lamar Carney, have been convicted of 14:42(A) RAPE IN THE 1ST DEGREE on Nov 23, 2020. My address is: 1012 S Hudson Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 07/13/2001 Height: 5’11” Weight: 240 Hair Color: Red Eye Color: Hazel Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Mar 18 & 20, 2026.

Notice to Receive Bids The Jackson Parish Ward Two Fire Protection District will accept sealed bids until 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2026, by USPS or hand delivered only. The bid will be for the purchase of one (1) Class 5/6 Cab and Chassis and all other equipment specified. Bid package must be clearly marked “Bid 2026 Class 5/6 Cab and Chassis enclosed”. Bids shall be opened on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Ward Two District Office, 189 Vernon Eros Road, Ruston Louisiana 71270. Specifications and instructions for the preparation and submission of bid proposals may be acquired by contacting the Jackson Parish Ward Two Fire Protection District at 318-249-3300, by cell Fire Chief James Leonard 318-475-0601, or by email w2fpdjackson@gmail.com. The Ward Two Fire Protection District, Jackson Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18 & 25, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF JONESBORO (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”): Sealed bids will be received by the TOWN OF JONESBORO, on or before 10:00 A.M., on April 16, 2026, for the construction of the project to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program described as follows: Water Production and Treatment System Improvements SCC Project No. 3422 Bids must be addressed to Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Town of Jonesboro at 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on April 16, 2026. Sealed bids shall be marked as “Sealed Bid – Town of Jonesboro, Water Production and Treatment System Improvements project for fiscal year 2025 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program.” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a license classification for municipal and public works construction. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on April 16, 2026 at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. This project shall be tax exempt. Tax Exemption Certificates shall be provided upon request to Engineer. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner's office. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, upon payment of $150.00, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. Requests for documents to be received electronically will incur no charge. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. This agreement is for services related to a project that is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18, 2022. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Town of Jonesboro no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. The Town of Jonesboro hereby notifies all offerors that regarding any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. /s/ Dr. J. “Spike” Harris, Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $180.00 on Mar18, 25 & 29, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE CENTURY NEXT BANK # 37988 PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA S & G LOGGJNG CO.. LLC. By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed,I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 1st day of APRIL, 2026 Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: (A) 2016 TfGERCAT LOADER MODEL 234B, SERIAL NO. 2342263 (8) 2016 TIGERCAT LOADER, MODEL 234B SERIAL NO. 2342386 (C) 2019 TIGERCAT SKIDDER MODEL 630e, SERIAL NO. 6304809 AND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A 2021 JOHN DEERE 948L SKIDDER, SERIAL NO. IDW948LBTMF712104 Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH the benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER 3/18/26 s/LISA BURRIS. DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC. vs. # 38044 PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA STACY 0. SPENCER, WILLIAM C. SPENCER, JR. By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 29rn day of APRIL, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: LOT 27, UNIT 2, OF GOODWOOD SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF JONESBORO, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, SITUATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, PER THE REVISED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION DATED NOVEMBER, 1967, PREPARED BY JC. WAGNON, REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 20, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. ADDRESS OF 2102 SOUTH POLK AVENUE, JONESBORO, LA 71251 Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH the benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER 3/18/26 4/22/26 S/ LISA BURRIS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18 & Apr 22, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted on October 20, 2025, by the Hon. Andy Brown, Sheriff of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Sheriff"), and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Parish of Jackson on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in Jackson Parish who are qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (TAX CONTINUATION) Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy an 8.43 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,635,000 expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $3,600. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to the Sheriff, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Sheriff will conduct a meeting of the District at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office, 150 Old Winnfield Road, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters in Jackson Parish will be entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 & 18, 2026.

Sealed bids will be received by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00 am at its office in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, For furnishing: ITEM 1. ASPHALT MATERIALS Only bids submitted on Bid Forms will be accepted. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained from the office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 West Texas Ave, Ruston LA 71270. Bids can also be submitted electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Lincoln Parish Police Jury Jeri Lynn Webb Purchasing Officer Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Mar 18 & 27, 2026.