PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale to be held November 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at B & H Storage, 414 E. Eleventh St., Kaplan, LA 70548, to satisfy lien for rent due in accordance with Louisiana Law. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder. All purchased contents must be removed from facility within 24 hours. Contents of Unit #68 belonging to Stephen Decuir, last know physical address of 762 Piat Rd., Youngsville, LA 70592, will be auctioned to the highest bidder or otherwise be disposed of. Contents of the unit include furniture, mattresses, sealed boxes and bags and other household items. Minimum bid will be set. (PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 4, 2026) COST: $26.00

PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale to be held November 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at B & H Storage, 414 E. Eleventh St., Kaplan, LA 70548, to satisfy lien for rent due in accordance with Louisiana Law. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder. All purchased contents must be removed from facility within 24 hours. Contents of Unit #26 belonging to Jennie Maturin, last know physical address of 913 N. Hebert St., Kaplan, LA 70548, will be auctioned to the highest bidder or otherwise be disposed of. Contents of the unit include furniture, refrigerator, mattresses, sealed boxes and bags and other household items. Minimum bid will be set. (PUBLISHED” NOVEMBER 4, 2026) COST: $26.00

PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale to be held November 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at B & H Storage, 414 E. Eleventh St., Kaplan, LA 70548, to satisfy lien for rent due in accordance with Louisiana Law. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder. All purchased contents must be removed from facility within 24 hours. Contents of Unit #9 belonging to Tenton Lambert, last know physical address of 5464 McNeely Rd., Alpaugh. CA 93201, will be auctioned to the highest bidder or otherwise be disposed of. Contents of the unit include furniture, stuffed animals, Large plastic trough, furniture, barbeque pit, numerous sealed boxes and bags. Minimum bid will be set. (PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 4, 2026) COST: $26.00

MINUTES HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF VERMILION, STATE OF LOUISIANA d/b/a ABROM KAPLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING REGULAR MEETING 9/22/2026 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Chris Marceaux called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the AKMH Conference Room. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken. Members present were Commissioners Mona Hebert, James Hargrave, Marcell Broussard, Jack Gupta, Carl Hollier, Tiffany Landry, and Dr Scott Bergeaux. Also in attendance were HSD Secretary/Treasurer Mary Melancon, Liaison Bryce Quebodeaux, and Hospital Attorney Caleb Strong. PUBLIC COMMENTS None APPROVE AGENDA On motion of Marcell Broussard, seconded by James Hargrave , and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF HSD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2026 On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded by Marcell Broussard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of August 25, 2026 Regular Board meeting. LAFAYETTE GENERAL HEALTH None REVIEW OF HSD FINANCIALS HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT - FINANCIAL REPORTS Mary Melancon presented the Hospital Service District Financial Report August 2026. Mary Melancon presented balances for Millage Fund, Plant Fund, Cash & Investments, Foundation Fund, and Cafeteria Plan for month ending August 31, 2026. On motion of Tiffany Landry, seconded by Carl Hollier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Hospital Service District Financial Report as presented. KAPLAN GENERAL HOSPITAL MONTHLY BILLING Mary Melancon presented the Monthly Billing Invoices for Kaplan General Hospital: On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded James Hargrave, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Kaplan General Hospital invoice as presented for payment. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT - PAYABLES REPORT Mary Melancon presented the Hospital Service District Payables Report for August 2026 and Physician Office Construction. On motion of Marcell Broussard, seconded by Tiffany Landry, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Hospital Service District Payables Reports as presented. VISA PAYABLES Mary Melancon informed the Board that there were no Visa payable for the month of October 2026. SALES TAX Mary Melancon presented the Sales and Use Tax Department Report for June 2026. OLD BUSINESS. PHYSICIAN OFFICE & PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE UPDATE Bryce Quebodeaux, Liaison, presented an update on the Physician Office and Physical Therapy Office. He informed the Board that the project was two weeks ahead of schedule. He also presented the proposed wording of the sign on the new facility. On motion of Tiffany Landry, seconded by Marcell Broussard, and unanimously carried, the Board voted that the sign on the new facility should read ÔAbrom Kaplan Memorial Health CenterÓ. Mr Quebodeaux also reported on the electrical repairs done on the building on Foote Street. He reported that the next project to be started on that building will involve the flooring and ceiling tile. On motion of Marcell Broussard, seconded by Carl Hollier, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to approve the start of the next project on the building on Foote Street. NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENT RENEWALS The Board also discussed two CDÕs maturing at Vermilion Bank. On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded by Carl Hollier, and unanimously carried the Board approved to reinvest the CDÕs at Vermilion Bank. The Board also discussed an investment maturing at Edward Jones. On motion of Carl Hollier, seconded by James Hargrave, and unanimously carried the Board approved the renewal of the investment at Edward Jones using the laddering system. BUDGET FYE 9/30/2027 Mary Melancon presented the Operating & Capital Budget for the upcoming fiscal year end of 9/30/2027. On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded by Tiffany Landry, and unanimously carried the Board approved the Operating and Capital budget as presented. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Board voted on the position of Chairman as follows: On motion by James Hargrave, seconded by Mona Hebert the Board voted to open nominations for Board Chairman. Mona Hebert nominated James Hargrave for Board Chairman, the motion was seconded by Chris Marceaux. On motion by Marcell Broussard, seconded by Mona Hebert the Board voted that nominations for Board Chairman be closed. James Hargrave was appointed as Board Chairman. The Board voted on the position of Vice Chairman as follows: On motion by Marcell Broussard, seconded by Mona Hebert the Board voted to open nominations for Board Vice Chairman. Mona Hebert nominated Tiffany Landry for Board Vice Chairman, the motion was seconded by Marcell Broussard. On motion by Mona Hebert, seconded by Marcell Broussard the Board voted that nominations for Board Vice Chairman be closed. Tiffany Landry was appointed as Board Vice Chairman. COMMUNICATION None OTHER None EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT On motion of James Hargrave, seconded by Mona Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:50PM. Mary B Melancon Chris Marceaux Secretary/Treasurer Chairman (PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 4, 2026) Cost: $283.00

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NEWREZ, LLC, ET AL # 38199 STEVEN J. MORRIS, STEVE MORRIS, SUSAN MORRIS 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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 16TH day of DECEMBER, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: LOT 38 OF GLENDALE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, AS PER THE PLAT OF SAME ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JACKSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS (PROPERTY’). 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 WITHOUT benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER November 4, 2026 December 9, 2026 S/LISA BURRIS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Nov 4 & Dec 9, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, until 2:00 pm, Friday, November 20, 2026, for the furnishing and/or constructing of the following item(s) as needed, for a period of one (1) year, beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the deadline. All bids MUST be submitted on Jackson Parish Police Jury bid spec sheets. These are available upon request from the Jackson Parish Police Jury Office by phone: (318) 259-2361 ext. 3, from our website: https://www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org/rfps or by email: nevans@jppj.org. All envelopes must be marked: SEALED BID – NOVEMBER 20, 2026: 2027 MATERIALS. Tabulated bids will be presented for consideration of award or rejection to the Jackson Parish Police Jury on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana: INSERT CHART Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Nov 4 & 10, 2026.

TOWN OF JONESBORO PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Aldermen — December 8, 2026 The Jonesboro Board of Aldermen shall conduct a public hearing on December 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Jonesboro Town Hall, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, Louisiana, concerning an Application for Special Exception Use submitted by William and Janice Lewis for property located at 1001 Leon Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251. The regular Board of Aldermen meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The applicants are requesting a Special Exception Use to allow a Nursery, Day Care, or Kindergarten on the property, which is currently zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential. Any person may speak during the meeting or submit a written statement in support of or in opposition to the requested Special Exception Use. The Board of Aldermen will consider the application, the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and any additional evidence or testimony presented during the public hearing before taking final action on the request. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Nov 4, 10 & 18, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, HEZEKIAH O MAY, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on May 16, 1997 15:542 FAILURE TO REGISTER/NOTIFY AS SEX OFFENDER on Jul 15, 2025 My address is: 310 GARR RD, RUSTON, LA. 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 08/10/1975 Height: 6’0” Weight: 180 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Nov 4 & 6, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE - 7 - ADA FIELD 26-380 and 26-381 LEGAL NOTICE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA. In accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, and with particular reference to the provisions of Title 30 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, a public hearing will be held in the Hearing Room, 1st Floor, LaSalle Building, 617 North 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 9:00 a.m. on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026, upon the application of EXCEL OPERATING CORPORATION. At such hearing the Department of Conservation and Energy will consider evidence relative to the issuance of Orders pertaining to the following matters relating to the Hill Perryman Sand, in the Ada Field, Webster Parish, Louisiana. 1. To dissolve the unit designated HILL P SUA, created for the Hill Perryman Sand, by Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 99-K-7, effective June 1, 1970, said unit being shown on the plat submitted with the application. 2. To establish rules and regulations governing the exploration for and production of oil, gas and condensate from Hill Perryman Sand. 3. To create one drilling and production unit for the exploration for and production of oil, gas and condensate from the Hill Perryman Sand, such unit being shown on the plat submitted with the application and being designated HILL P SU1. 4. To force pool and integrate all separately owned tracts, mineral leases and other property interests within the proposed unit with each tract sharing in unit production on a surface acreage basis of participation. 5. To designate an operator of, and unit well for, the proposed unit as may be appropriate. 6. To propose that future wells drilled to the Hill Perryman Sand, within or outside of the unit proposed herein, be located in accordance with the spacing provisions of Statewide Order No. 29-E. 7. To define the Hill Perryman Sand, as the stratigraphic equivalent of that interval encountered between the measured depths of 5,747 and 5,762 in the Excel Operating Corporation-Perryman 21 No. 1 Well, located in Section 21, Township 18 North, Range 8 West. 8. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Hill Perryman Sand was defined in Order No. 99-K-7, effective June 1, 1970. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, Louisiana. www.dce.louisiana.gov All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 0/27/26;10/30/26 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE AT THE HEARING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. November 4, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance introduced during Regular Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Dixie Inn, State of Louisiana, held on October 13, 2026, is on file in my office and will be offered for adoption by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of said Village and is open to public inspection and will remain so until at least 7 days prior to the final adoption which is scheduled for November 10, 2026. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 74-A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE NO. 74 OF THE VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN, LOUISIANA REGARDING TEMPORARY VENDORS AND SPECIAL SALE EVENTS; AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION AND PERMITTING OF TEMPORARY VENDORS OPERATING WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE VILLAGE OF DIXIE INN DURING THE MAIN TO MAIN SALE, HISTORIC HIGHWAY 80 SALE, AND OTHER DESIGNATED COMMUNITY SALES, FESTIVALS, MARKETS, OR SPECIAL EVENTS; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO ESTABLISH PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, FEES, EXEMPTIONS, LOCATION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS. That said ordinance to be finally passed is on file with the Clerk of the Village of Dixie Inn for public inspection and that said ordinance is to be taken up for final passage, after a public hearing, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Dixie Inn, State of Louisiana, which is scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. This declared by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Dixie Inn, Louisiana on this 13th day of October 2026. ATTEST: Alicia Ware Village Clerk Donna Hoffoss Mayor November 4, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Village of Dixie Inn Regular Session October 13, 2026 NOTICE: THESE MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN FORMALLY APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the Village of Dixie Inn met in regular session on October 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Village Hall in Dixie Inn, Louisiana with the following members present: Mayor Donna Hoffoss, and Aldermen Judy McKenzie, Nell Finlay and Lance Milligan. The meeting was called to order and the invocation and pledge of allegiance were given. Mike Chatelain with Risk Services of Louisiana introduced himself and addressed the council about insurance services and savings he could provide for the village if desired. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Lance Milligan to add item H. Approve Allocating 50 Percent of the Assistant Clerks Salary from the Utility Fund and Allowing 100 Percent of the Clerks Salary to Come from the General Fund to the agenda. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Nell Finlay to add item I. Approve Quote from Southern Pipe for Eight Water Meters to the agenda. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Judy McKenzie to adopt the minutes of the regular session held September 8, 2026. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Nell Finlay to adopt the financial statements for September 2026. Vote on the motion was unanimous. Department Reports: Alderman Lance Milligan has been working with Entergy to install more streetlights in Dixie Inn. Mayor Hoffoss invited guests to Boo with the Blue taking place on October 31st, 2026 from 5-8 p.m at McClanahan Park. New Business: Mayor Hoffoss introduced Ordinance 74-A, an ordinance to amend and supplement Ordinance 74, to provide for the regulation and permitting of temporary vendors operating within the corporate limits of the Village of Dixie Inn during the Main to Main Sale, Historic Highway 80 Sale, and other designated community sales, festivals, markets, or special events; to provide definitions; to establish permit requirements, fees, exemptions, location and safety requirements, enforcement and penalties; and to provide for related matters. That said ordinance to be finally passed is on file with the Clerk of the Village of Dixie Inn for public inspection, with said ordinance to be taken up for final passage, after a Public Hearing, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen during regular session scheduled for November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Village Hall in Dixie Inn, Louisiana. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Judy McKenzie to approve a quote for $4,000.00 for tree removal at the water yard. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Nell Finlay to approve a quote from Bayou Generator Service for $1,050.00. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Lance Milligan to approve a quote from Teeco to outfit the new 2026 Silverado (lights, siren, radio, and installation) for $10,139.41 for the police department. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Nell Finlay to approve quotes totaling $15,122.00 from TGS to repair three water wells. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Nell Finlay to approve hiring three part-time police officers. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Judy McKenzie and seconded by Lance Milligan to accept Officer Shane Huffstetlers resignation. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Judy McKenzie to approve allocating 50 percent of the Assistant Clerks salary from the Utility Fund, allowing 100 percent of the Clerks salary to come from the General Fund. Vote on the motion was unanimous. A motion was made by Lance Milligan and seconded by Nell Finlay to approve the purchase of eight water meters. Vote on the motion was unanimous. There being no further business, a motion was made by Nell Finlay and seconded by Lance Milligan to adjourn. Attest: Donna Hoffoss Mayor November 4, 2026 Minden Press-Herald