SOUTH VERNON PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #1 P.O. BOX 436 ROSEPINE, LOUISIANA 70659 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: TOM DIXON, PRESIDENT ELAINE FONTENOT, VICE-PRESIDENT BARBARA BARTLETT, SECRETARY/TREASURER STEVE THOMAS, MEMBER ERIK CHURCHMAN, MEMBER 197 HWY 3226, DeRIDDER, LA. 70634 PHONE:(337) 462-8888 FAX: (337) 462-8899 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 23, 2026 THE BOARD MEMBERS OF SOUTH VERNON PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT #1 MET ON JANUARY 20, 2026 AT 197 HWY 3226 DERIDDER, LA. MEMBERS PRESENT WERE: TOM DIXON, ELAINE FONTENOT, ERIK CHURCHMAN, AND STEVE THOMAS. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER. STEVE THOMAS OPENED WITH PRAYER. VISITORS- NONE MOTION WAS MADE TO APPROVE JANUARY MINUTES BY ERIK CHURCHMAN, 2ND BY ELAINE FONTENOT. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION WAS MADE TO PAY DISTRICT BILLS BY STEVE THOMAS AND 2ND BY ERIK CHURCHMAN. MOTION CARRIED. MOTHLY REPORTS- CHRIS SAID ALL IS WELL IN THE FEILD. CINDYSAID REFRIDGERATOR IS DOWN AND REPAIR MAN TO COME TOMORROW, ALSO PLUMBIMG PROBLEMS, REPAIR MAN COMING TOMORROW AS WELL. SHEILA A RAISE FOR HER ALMOST FOUR YEARS OF SERVICE. MOTION WAS MADE TO ADJOURN BY ELAINE FONTENOT AND 2ND STEVE THOMAS. MOTION CARRIED. Feb 27 1t 2101868 Notice Cost- $55.90

February 12, 2026 Beauregard Tourist Commission 204 W 1st ST DeRidder, LA 70634 Agenda Public Notice is hereby given that there will be Beauregard Tourist Commission board meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the Beauregard Tourist Commission office located at 204 W 1st St, DeRidder. The board will meet in regular session according to the agenda. The commission will go into Executive Session as provided in R.S. 42:16A to review Employee Evaluations. The commission will go into Executive Session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17A (2) to discuss the matter of Celeste Thibodeaux v. Beauregard Parish Police Jury, et al. bearing docket number C-2023-0634, on the docket of the 36th Judicial District Court, parish of Beauregard, State of Louisiana. A. Call to Order B. Accept Agenda C. Accept Board Minutes D. Interim Director Financial Report 1. Budget Report 2. Approval of Amended Budget 3. Approval of 2026 Proposed Budget 4. Executive Session as provided in R.S. 42:17A (2) (1) Celest Thibodeaux lawsuit discussion with attorney David Morgan E. Old Business 1. Update on mini splits, electrical upgrades and soft wash of the Gothic Jail F. New Business 1. Discussion of obtaining bids for one additional mini split for Gothic Jail 2. Fill position of deceased board member Bruce Hudson 3. Re-appointment of Molly Poe 4. Financial Disclosures 5. General Discussion 6. Executive Session as provided in R.S. 42:16A (1) Employee Evaluations 7. Adjournment Feb 27 1t 2101559 Notice Cost- $58.20

VERNON PARISH NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana. Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338. Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested. Feb 27, Mar 6, 13 3t 2101160 Notice Cost- $120.16

NOTICE OF PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 The following ordinance was presented on the 19th day of February, 2026, during the regular session of the Rosepine Town Council. The ordinance can be seen in complete form at the mayors office, Rosepine Town Hall, 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Highway, Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There will be a public hearing held during the regularly scheduled meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Rosepine Town Hall, 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Highway, concerning the following ordinance: ORDINANCE #2 of 2026 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN PORTION OF SECOND STREET Feb 27 1t 2100575 Notice Cost- $35.25

NOTICE OF PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026 The following ordinance was presented on the 19th day of February, 2026, during the regular session of the Rosepine Town Council. The ordinance can be seen in complete form at the mayors office, Rosepine Town Hall, 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Highway, Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. There will be a public hearing held during the regularly scheduled meeting at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Rosepine Town Hall, 18846 Johnny B. Hall Memorial Highway, concerning the following ordinance: ORDINANCE #1 of 2026 AN ORDINANCE REVOKING AND ABANDONING A CERTAIN AREA DESIGNATED AS WEST FIRST STREET Feb 27 1t 2100574 Notice Cost- $37.54

WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Carrie Jean Doyle A/K/A Carrie Calcote and Jim Doyle heirs, please contact attorney Wayne Bush, 119 S. 1st Street, Leesville, LA 71446, or call 337-378-0051. Feb 20, 27 2t 2099267 Notice Cost- $31.50

SHERIFFS SALE 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS 105654C JASON LAMAR SPARKS AND ANGLETTE MARIE SPARKS 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 FRONT DOOR OF THE COURT HOUSE, IN THE TOWN OF LEESVILLE, LOUISIANA, ON WEDNESDAY 11TH OF MARCH 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: 2023 CMHM 18 X 80 MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CBH037697TX 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 Feb 27 1t 2078424 Notice Cost- $49.02

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Calcasieu Parish School Board will receive sealed bids before 11:00 AM., Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Attention: Tony Motamedi, Superintendents Conference Room, 3310 Broad St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615 for the following Project: CPSB Lake Charles Request for Proposals: Lake Charles, LA Solicitation No. Bid# 2026-27CT Cafeteria Tables One (1) uploaded files or sealed hard copy paper response to the RFP shall be delivered or mailed to Calcasieu Parish School Board c/o Nasser Tony Motamedi, Purchasing Agent, nasser.motamedi@cpsb.org. Responses to this RFP may also be submitted through https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/ . Responses to this RFP for this project will be accepted until 11:00 AM., Central Standard Time, Friday, March 13, 2026. Proposals that have not been received at CPSB offices by the above aforementioned deadline date and time will be rejected. Proposal Respondents are solely responsible for ensuring that their proposal has been received by the RFP Main Point of Contact prior to the deadline for receipt of submittals. Late responses to this RFP shall not be accepted, nor shall additional time be granted to any potential Proposal Respondent. Proposal Respondents, their consultants, or other parties representing the proposer for this solicitation may not contact any CPSB Board Member. Event Date Time Advertise Solicitation 02/27 & 03/06 11:00AM Deadline to Submit Sealed Proposal or upload to Central Bidding Site for consideration 03/13/2026 11:00 AM Feb 27, Mar 6 2t 2101775 Notice Cost- $97.00

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury July 17, 2025 Lake Charles, Louisiana The Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in Special Session at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Government located at 1015 Pithon Street, Building, Lake Charles, Louisiana, with The Honorable Mike Smith, Vice-President, presiding. 1. Call to Order by Vice President Smith. 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. (Mr. Burleigh) 3. Roll Call. PRESENT: Ms. Mary Kaye Eason; and President Judd Bares, Messrs. Brian Abshire, Joe Andrepont, Mitch Bowers, Randy Burleigh, Tony Guillory, Ron Hayes, Chris Landry, Eddie Lewis, Jr., Darby Quinn, and Tony Stelly ABSENT: Mr. Anthony L. Bartie and Mr. Roger Marcantel OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dane R. Bolin, Parish Administrator; Ms. Jessica D. Booth, Director of Administration; Mr. Wesley W. Crain, Director of Planning and Development; Ms. Kelly Fontenot, Parish Treasurer/Finance Director; Mr. Samuel B. Gabb of Plauche, Smith and Nieset, General Counsel; Mr. Alberto C. Galan, Director of Parish Operations; Mr. Nicholas Johnson, Parish Engineer; Mr. Allen Wainwright, Director of the Division of Engineering and Public Works; and Ms. Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary Mr. Bares recused himself on all the items. Vice President Smith asked Mr. Bolin to explain the purpose of the Special Meeting. Mr. Bolin advised that on July 2, 2025, he had received notice from the Louisiana Secretary of State regarding the resignation of Dr. Terry Welke, Calcasieu Parish Coroner. According to the notice Dr. Welke planned retire from the position effective at noon on Monday, August 11, 2025, which would create a vacancy in the Coroners office. Furthermore, the Secretary of States notice provided a timeline of necessary actions by the Police Jury. Mr. Bolin explained that the actions included officially proclaiming a vacancy in the office no later than July 22, 2025, and calling an election for the unexpired term. Vice President Smith thanked Mr. Bolin. 4. Adopt a proclamation, in accordance with La.R.S. 18:602, due to the resignation of Dr. Terry Welke, Calcasieu Parish Coroner. 4.A Proclaim a vacancy in the Office of Calcasieu Parish Coroner as of Monday, August 11, 2025; and 4.B Call an election to be held in Calcasieu Parish on the following dates for the position of Calcasieu Parish Coroner - Primary Election on April 18, 2026, and General Election on May 30, 2026. AGENDA NOTE: Qualifying dates for said election will be January 14, 15, and 16, 2026. Motion was made by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Abshire and carried unanimously to adopt the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE POLICE JURY OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, convened in Special Session on the 17th day of July, 2025, and in accordance with La.R.S. 18:402, 18:467, 18:467.1, 18:468, 18:581, 18:583, and 18:602, and other applicable constitutional and statutory authority, that: SECTION 1. Terry Welke, M.D., Coroner of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, was elected to a four-year term, took office for this term in January, 2024, and officially submitted his resignation letter to the Louisiana Secretary of States Office, with the letter of resignation received by said office on July 2, 2025, thereby creating a vacancy in the Office of Coroner of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, as of 12:01 p.m., on Monday, August 11, 2025. SECTION 2. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury hereby calls a special election to fill the unexpired term of Terry Welke, M.D., Coroner of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, as follows: (a) Primary election April 18, 2026 (b) General election May 30, 2026 SECTION 3. All persons seeking the Office of Coroner of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, have January 14, 15, and 16, 2026, to qualify as a candidate for the vacated seat. THUS PASSED AND ADOPTED on this, the 17th day of July, 2025. /s/ Mike Smith, Vice President /s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary 5. Adjourn There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried unanimously that the meeting be adjourned. /s/ Mike Smith, Vice President /s/ Jennifer R. Wallace, Parish Secretary Feb 27 1t 2101770 Notice Cost- $130.00

ADVERTISEMENT This is to advise that the contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and Pat Williams Construction, L.L.C., dated June 26, 2025, filed on record on June 27, 2025, bearing File No. 3576744, for the Allen August Center Parking and Paving Improvements Project (DB-2025-FM-116) has been substantially completed and accepted by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Any person or persons, individuals or corporations holding an unpaid invoice for labor or materials in conjunction with said project should file a lien with the Office of the Clerk of Court on or before April 9, 2026. BRIAN ABSHIRE, President Feb 27, Mar 6 2t 2101586 Ntoice Cost- $61.00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids until 2:45 P.M., March 31, 2026, in the office of the Clerk of the Council, City Hall, 326 Pujo Street, 4th Floor, Lake Charles, Louisiana. They subsequently will be opened and read for the following: Roadbase Limestone Aggregate for use by the Public Works Department. 4000 PSI Ready Mix Materials for use by the Public Works Department, Streets Division. Purchase and Installation of Replacement Retractable/Telescopic Riser Seating for use by the Lake Charles Event Center. All of the above according to specifications on file in the Office of Central Purchasing, City Hall, 6th floor, 326 Pujo St., Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601. All bids must be submitted on BID FORMS. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of Central Purchasing. Electronic bids may be obtained and submitted at www.bidnetdirect.com//cityoflakecharles. All bids MUST be plainly marked on the outside of the sealed envelope with the appropriate bid numbers: BID FOR BID #________and FILE ID #________. No bids will be accepted after the above time and date. All bids will be publicly opened and read, and canvassed in the Council Chambers of City Hall, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on March 31, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. The City of Lake Charles reserves the right to accept or reject any and all of the bids and to waive formalities and technicalities. In the event any two or more of the bids submitted are equal, the City in its discretion may select the party to whom the contract shall be granted. The City of Lake Charles fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see the City of Lake Charles website www.cityoflakecharles.com or call the Title VI Coordinator at (337) 491-1440, the Mayors Action Line at (337) 491-1346, or the appropriate Department Head. s/Marshall J. Simien, Jr. MARSHALL J. SIMIEN, JR., Mayor ATTEST: s/Renee P. Deville CLERK OF THE COUNCIL Feb 27, Mar 4 2t 2101573 Notice Cost- $127.00

Ordinance No: 20465 An ordinance enlarging the boundaries of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, by annexing property generally described as 1600 Siebarth Drive, containing 4.08 acres, more or less, defining with certainty and precision the territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. WHEREAS, there has been continuously on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Council of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, for at least ten (10) days prior to the adoption of this ordinance, a written assent of a majority of the registered voters and a majority in number of the resident property owners as well as twenty five percent (25%) in value of the property of the resident property owners within the area proposed to be included in the corporate limits of the City of the Lake Charles, Louisiana, as evidenced by a certificate attached to said petition from the Assessor of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; and WHEREAS, there has been published a Notice of Filing of the said Petition to Annex and of this ordinance in the LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS MORE THAN TEN (10) days prior to the adoption of this ordinance; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA, in regular session convened, that: SECTION 1: The boundaries of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, are hereby enlarged to include, and the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, shall hereinafter embrace, and the corporate powers shall hereinafter be exercised over the following described additional area and territory, which additional area and territory to be included in the corporate limits of the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is generally described as 1600 Siebarth Drive, containing 4.08 acres, more or less, and defined with certainty and precision as set out on the Exhibits attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 2: This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after publication of this ordinance after adoption. SECTION 3: All laws and ordinances or parts of laws and ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. I, Renee P. DeVille, certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance number 20465 passed by the City Council on 2/4/2026. D. W. JESSEN & ASSOCIATES, LLC CIVIL & CONSULTING ENGINEERS 440 KIRBY STREET LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA 70601 FAX (337) 433-5842 PHONE (337) 433-0561 December 15, 2025 ANNEXATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 4.08 ACRES At 1600 SIEBARTH DRIVE A tract of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4-SE 1/4) and the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4-SW 1/4) of Section 3, Township 10 South, Range 8 West, Southwestern Land District, Louisiana Meridian, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a point being East 2068.04 feet and North 2436.11 feet from a pipe marking the southeast corner of Lot Fourteen (14) of Block Nine (9) of the Hillcrest Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 6 at Page 24, bearing clerks file number 491582, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence N002428E, a distance of 100 feet; thence N893532W, A distance of 37.10 feet to the centerline of Kayouchee Coulee; thence along the centerline of Kayouchee Coulee the following ten (10) calls: N081224W, 93.10 feet; N232013W, 140.50 feet; N335813W, 93.65 feet; N433400W, 167.74 feet; N175142W, 94.52 feet; N053630W, 139.78 feet; N122122W, 179.41 feet; N102358W, 100.22 feet; N304744W, 135.44 feet; N343100W, 37.0 feet to the point of beginning; thence N552022E, a distance of 82.56 feet to the southwest corner of the property acquired by SBA Structures LLC as per conveyance book 4286 at page 11, bearing clerks file number 3331525, records of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence along the west line of said property acquired by SBA Structures LLC the following two (2) calls: N281443W, 70.00 feet; N270456E, 41.37 feet to the south right of way line of Avenue J; thence Easterly, along the south right of way line of Avenue J, a distance of 222.75 feet; thence S000012W, a distance of 308.25 feet; thence S895948E, a distance of 142.0 feet; thence N000012E, a distance of 142.0 feet; thence S894136E, a distance of 98.0 feet; thence S803441E, a distance of 225.36 feet to the west right of way line of Interstate 210 and a found pipe; thence N173745E, along said west right of way line, a distance of 278.41 feet to the north right of way line of Avenue J; thence N894130W, a distance of 963.90 feet to the centerline of Kayouchee Coulee; thence S343100E, along said centerline of Kayouchee Coulee, a distance of 248.65 feet to the point of beginning. The annexation tract herein described contains 4.08 acres, more or less. Prepared by W. Fisher Hamilton, Project No. LC-2025-1517 THIS LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS NOT BASED ON AN ACTUAL FIELD SURVEY. IT IS BASED ON PROPERTY RECORDS AVAILABLE TO D. W. JESSEN AND ASSOCIATES. Feb 27 1t 2101563 Notice Cost- $143.50