NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Adjustments for the Parish of St. Mary. The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until April 2, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Ordinance No. 1738 – Section 5.3 Board of Adjustment – A. Composition and Appointment. Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on April 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy. ADVERTISE: March 11, & 25, 2026

Public Notice Sealed bids will be received for the turn-key provision of 8 Modular OR Site-Built Homes (Three Bedroom housing units) on the Chitimacha Reservation, as described in the Bidding Documents, at the Keta Centre/ Chitimacha Development Office, 200 Ralph Darden Memorial Parkway, Baldwin, LA 70514 until 10:30 AM (local time) on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at which time and place, the Proposals/Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals/Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Bids must be submitted in the form required by this RFP. The Bidding Documents (RFP and included drawings, Proposal/Bid Form, and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the Keta Centre/Chitimacha Development Office – 200 Ralph Darden Memorial Parkway, Baldwin, LA 70514. Electronic copies may be obtained by calling 337-923-4000 or emailing brian@chitimacha.gov or kica@chitimacha.gov. There will be no pre-bid conference for the Project. Bidder is responsible for making site visitations in preparation of Proposal/Bid. To qualify to bid, Bidder must be properly licensed commensurate with the scope of this Project. Bidder may withdraw Proposal/Bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Any questions or clarifications must be submitted to the “Owner’s Representative” at the Chitimacha Development Office, in writing, a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda may be issued to all prospective Bidders a minimum of 48 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Owner’s Representative will be considered binding. Preference in the award of this Project will be given to Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises and Alaska Native contractors (“Native Contractor”). Native Contractor means an Alaska/Indian-owned (not less than 51%) commercial, industrial, or business enterprise established or organized for profit, and such ownership must encompass active operational control of the enterprise on a continuing basis for the duration of the Project. The Owner will give preference to a Native Contractor so long as the Proposal/Bid submitted by the Native Contractor does not exceed the lowest bid submitted by more than five percent (5%). Any Bidder claiming Indian Preference will be required to submit evidence satisfactory to the Owner to be eligible for such preference. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodation must contact the Owner’s Representative no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. March 18 & 25, 2026

CLERK’S OFFICE PARISH OF ST. MARY, LOUISIANA I, Greg Aucoin, Clerk, Sixteenth Judicial District Court, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Ex-Officio, a Jury Commissioner, do hereby certify that at a meeting of the Jury Commission in and for the said parish, held on MARCH 12, 2026, in my office at the Court House in Franklin, Louisiana, in accordance with law, and pursuant to an Order of the Honorable Sixteenth Judicial District Court, issued of date, MARCH 9, 2026, were drawn 200 persons to serve as PETIT Jurors for the PETIT Week beginning MAY 4, 2026. SEE ATTACHED LIST IN EVIDENCE WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the seal of my office this March 18, 2026. s/GREG AUCOIN Greg Aucoin, Clerk of Court Ex-Officio Jury Commissioner RECEIVED AND FILED MARCH 12, 2026 s/GREG AUCOIN Clerk of Court 1 Abdelkader, Moustafa 108 Vista Village Ln, Morgan City 2 Ackman, Wallace C Jr 123 Jones Dr, Patterson 3 Adams, Benjamin Alexander 582 Fairview Dr, Berwick 4 Adams, Grant Michael 3017 Catherine St, Morgan City 5 Adams, Katherine Maria 5009 Mount St, Berwick 6 Adams, Shanna Comeaux 209 Glenwood St, Morgan City 7 Alderman, Jacob Robert 709 3rd St, Morgan City 8 Aleksines, Nicholas S 1319 Federal Ave, Morgan City 9 Alfred, Susan Frederick 607 Grove St, Morgan City 10 Alvarez, Wilfredo 20478 Highway 182 W, Jeanerette 11 August, Melony D 522 Bowman St, Morgan City 12 Autin, Caleb Joseph 434 Clarke Rd, Morgan City 13 Baker, Abriahn Shaunee 602 Martin Luther King Ave, Patterson 14 Banks, Jeffery Paul 132 Chamber Ln 1, Franklin 15 Barras, Mary Margaret 141 N Oaklawn Dr, Franklin 16 Barron, Charles Carey III 515 Watson St, Berwick 17 Bassa, Sydney Veronica 2010 Maple St, Morgan City 18 Bergeron, Blair C 21 Marquis Mnr, Morgan City 19 Berry, Joeal S 3808 Highway 182 W, Patterson 20 Berseygay, Glenn Malcolm 512 Main St, Patterson 21 Bienvenu, Sadie Blanchard 719 Kem St, Patterson 22 Blanco, Royal J 222 Henry St, Patterson 23 Bolden, Brittany Oreal 301 Gum Point Ln, Franklin 24 Bolden, Lydia A 127 Jones No 2 Rd, Jeanerette 25 Boudreaux, Rita G 304 Katy Bridge App Rd, Franklin 26 Bourgeois, Deryl J 1 Hale St, Franklin 27 Bouton, Jessica L 307 Sanders St, Franklin 28 Bowie, Damien D 506 Robert St, Franklin 29 Boyd, John A 139 Gum Point Ln, Franklin 30 Bray, Shona Lynn 6580 Highway 87, Jeanerette 31 Breaux, Melissa Broussard 1101 Hickory St, Morgan City 32 Breaux, Ruby Marie 703 Clarke Rd, Morgan City 33 Brocato, Angelena Marie Swords 112 Jones Dr, Patterson 34 Brooks, Allen C Sr 632 8th St, Franklin 35 Broussard, Matthew 407 Nelson St, Berwick 36 Brown, Dontrell Deandre 1303 Joseph St, Morgan City 37 Brown, Hugh C III 1215 2nd St, Morgan City 38 Brown, Larjyani Lajonna Clare 1012 Weber St, Franklin 39 Burgess, Steven M 7599 Highway 87, Jeanerette 40 Bustos, Israel Manuel Jr 8110 Highway 182 E, Morgan City 41 Byrd, Donald E 615 4th St, Morgan City 42 Carbin, Keyana 316 Ellis St, Patterson 43 Carmody, Jennifer Lee 502 Park St 33, Patterson 44 Carter, Michelle Deslatte 209 Bodin Dr, Franklin 45 Charles, Alice M 1513 Gum St 18, Franklin 46 Clay, Annistien C 208 Picket Ln, Franklin 47 Clements, Eric J 4106 Irish Bend Rd, Franklin 48 Coleman, Jheremy T 311 Camille Dr, Patterson 49 Conner, Iysis Zikyria 211 Lincoln Ave, Baldwin 50 Connolly, Erin M 1112 Federal Ave, Morgan City 51 Cormier, Leo Jr 615 Park St, Patterson 52 Coulon, Janaa Jeanette 115 11th St, Morgan City 53 Craft, Phila 516 Leona St, Morgan City 54 Craig, Twander Marie 100 Gates Dr 4, Franklin 55 Cremaldi, Russel J 2438 Highway 182 W A, Patterson 56 Crochet, Michael J 2408 Cypress St, Morgan City 57 Culotta, Charles C Jr 4724 Highway 182 W, Patterson 58 Dacosta, Catrina Lynn 608 Knight St, Berwick 59 Darby, Judy Ann 629 2nd St, Franklin 60 Darden, Magdeline Claire 100 Oak Leaf Ct, Baldwin 61 Davis, Rebecca Elliott 101 Cane St 3, Morgan City 62 Depass, Sherrell-Lashell J 205 John St, Baldwin 63 Dinger, Noah Craig Sr 215 Enterprise Ave, Patterson 64 Driskill, Wyatt Hugh 309 Joseph St, Baldwin 65 Dugas, Amy Portier 1005 Myrtle St, Morgan City 66 Dugas, David Deshawn 2103 Chatsworth Rd, Franklin 67 Dupre, Scott William 508 Crenshaw St, Berwick 68 Eues, Russell Blaine 264 Foxglove Dr, Patterson 69 Fleming, China M 109 Blakesley St 42, Franklin 70 Fontenot, Tate Joseph 1918 6th St, Morgan City 71 Francis, Wayne J 4006 Mount St, Berwick 72 Frazier, Diamond Alexceyah 1123 Highway 318, Jeanerette 73 Garrett, Cassandra G 412 Bowman St, Morgan City 74 Gaspard, Braden Joseph 1709 Prairie Road Cir, Franklin 75 Gaudet, Patrick G 304 Bush St, Morgan City 76 Gianfala, Alyce Borne 10700 Highway 182, Franklin 77 Glaze, Blake Travis 546 Ehrlich St, Berwick 78 Gober, Barry L 1307 Delmar Rd, Morgan City 79 Gorman, Kim T 1816 Donna Dr, Franklin 80 Governale, Anthony B Jr 612 3rd St, Morgan City 81 Granger, Cory James 1607 Gum St, Franklin 82 Gregston, Celeste Stortz 1008 6th St, Morgan City 83 Griffin, Caleb C 618 Kem St, Patterson 84 Griffin, Larry L Jr 829 Railroad Ave, Morgan City 85 Guilbeau, Claudia 100 Rosemary St, Franklin 86 Guillot, Jonathan M 115 Oleander St, Patterson 87 Hamlett, Kara B 102 Rizzo St, Patterson 88 Harris, Shamari 420 Railroad Ave 5, Patterson 89 Hartman, Faye Glover 1213 Joseph St, Morgan City 90 Hartman, Marshall C 403 Lawrence St, Morgan City 91 Hebert, Amanda Victoria 201 Kathleen St, Patterson 92 Hebert, Carl A 213 Laura Dr, Patterson 93 Hebert, Charlene A 213 Laura Dr, Patterson 94 Hewitt, Christopher 2745 4th St, Berwick 95 Hidalgo, Kim K 206 Utopia St, Baldwin 96 Holcombe, Cassandra R 102 Haven St 3, Baldwin 97 Horton, Patricia Ann 2411 Cypress St, Morgan City 98 Houghton, Stony L 2619 Elm St, Morgan City 99 Hunt, Christopher T 407 Charlotte Dr, Patterson 100 Ibert, Melissa D 1609 Iberia St, Franklin 101 Jackson, Republican 449 Sorrell Rd, Jeanerette 102 James, Tanjinique T 3008 Keith St 1, Morgan City 103 Johnson, John 526 Clarke Rd, Morgan City 104 Johnson, Kioshin May 415 Cleveland St, Patterson 105 Jones, Clarence Sr 617 Bigler St, Franklin 106 Judice, Robert J Jr 821 Prairie Rd N, Franklin 107 Kirt, Derikeyona D 1017 1/2 A St 1/2, Franklin 108 Lanceslin, Shamar Tyrese 309 Kerry St, Baldwin 109 Landry, Chantelle D 502 Charenton Rd, Baldwin 110 Leblanc, Brandy Gros 316 Leo St, Patterson 111 Leblanc, Marissa Smith 20395 Highway 90 Frontage Rd, Jeanerette 112 Levy, Twila Latish 205 Mallard St, Morgan City 113 Lewis, Gerikeona Deaishalia 807 Iberia St 1, Franklin 114 Living, Oscar L 106 3rd St, Morgan City 115 Louis, Alvontray B 532 Orange St, Morgan City 116 Louviere, Davan Michael 604 David Dr, Patterson 117 Louviere, Kelly L 370 Chitimacha Loop, Jeanerette 118 Louviere, Misty L 113 Cedarwood St, Franklin 119 Lovell, Ginger M 204 Adams St, Franklin 120 Madison, Devante J 311 Easy St, Franklin 121 Madison, John Curtis 106 Hogan St, Franklin 122 Marsh, Jkierra Anjelle 134 Bodin Rd 1, Franklin 123 Martines, Mary Ann 3688 4th St, Berwick 124 Maze, Ivy J 407 1/2 Cleveland St 1/2, Patterson 125 Mccloskey, Elizabeth Aucoin 1506 Elm St, Morgan City 126 Mccoy, Christol Kentrelle 315 3rd St, Franklin 127 Mendoza, Davis 3203 Susan Dr, Morgan City 128 Mestayer, Summer Louviere 19478 Highway 182 W, Jeanerette 129 Meyer, Alexander Forbes 816 Sycamore St, Morgan City 130 Michael, Jarrion Shemar 1052 Highway 318, Jeanerette 131 Michel, Sherie A 716 Hilda St, Morgan City 132 Miller, Emily Rose 1005 Red Cypress Rd, Patterson 133 Mills, Evelyn Larhea 644 Russo St A4, Berwick 134 Minor, Jasper M 3118 6th St, Berwick 135 Mitchell, Marteilan Machievelli 611 Trowbridge St, Franklin 136 Monroe, Oretha 302 Charlotte Dr, Patterson 137 Montgomery, William J 2616 Fir Dr, Morgan City 138 Morris, Michael R 308 1/2 Talbot St 1/2, Franklin 139 Moses, Cameron Paul 909 Jason St, Patterson 140 Muse, Patricia 154 Kemper Rd, Franklin 141 Nguyen, Hue 812 Magnolia St, Morgan City 142 Norman, Virgie W 501 Main St, Patterson 143 Oliney, Jade Kellis 704 Belanger St, Morgan City 144 Osburn, Alexander P 1817 Dale St, Morgan City 145 Parsiola, Charles Raymond 208 Brighton Ln, Berwick 146 Partain, Matthew S 2 Marquis Mnr, Morgan City 147 Paul, Curt P 260 Verdun Ln, Franklin 148 Pavalko, Melinda Kay 216 Morris St, Franklin 149 Pearce, Brittany 940 Victoria Riverside Rd, Patterson 150 Pederson, Erica Marie 137 Domino Dr, Patterson 151 Percle, Gale H 905 Myrtle St, Morgan City 152 Percle, Nicole M Faul 312 Onstead St, Morgan City 153 Piazza, Six Marie 709 Magnolia St, Franklin 154 Pinell, Leah L 118 Rod Ln, Baldwin 155 Plaisance, Stacy E 110 Clarke Rd, Morgan City 156 Polidore, Stephanie A 625 Big Four Corners Rd, Jeanerette 157 Prince, Jacob J 116 Egle St, Morgan City 158 Pulido, Brisa Marina 411 Theriot Aly, Berwick 159 Purba, Monika 203 Kathleen St, Patterson 160 Putman, Maria T 182 Shady Grove Dr, Patterson 161 Reynaud, Bradley P 815 Susan Dr, Morgan City 162 Reynolds, Amelia Marie 305 Main St, Franklin 163 Rink, Sara M 526 Leo St, Patterson 164 Roberson, Jaylon Jamone 302 Cypress St, Franklin 165 Robicheaux, Carolyn B 408 Kidd St, Morgan City 166 Robicheaux, Gabrielle Irene 1802 Main St, Patterson 167 Robison, Casey J 7580 Highway 87, Jeanerette 168 Saleme, Anna C 313 Wise St, Morgan City 169 Sanders, Herbert III 428 Lagonda Rd, Morgan City 170 Sawyer, Mona Ray 916 1st St, Morgan City 171 Schouest, Ellis J III 1320 Highway 319, Cypremort Point 172 Simpson, Benjamin Adam 9023 Highway 182, Franklin 173 Sinitiere, Ronald George 1583 Prairie Road Cir, Franklin 174 Skinner, Quanya L 1051 Cayce St, Franklin 175 Smith, Ethan Nigel Sr 117 Barrone St, Baldwin 176 Smith, Karen Mcgoff 115 Oak Dr, Franklin 177 Songe, Linda T 306 Tournament Blvd, Berwick 178 Spencer, Roland 302 Lawrence St, Morgan City 179 Spitale, Louis M 1298 Old Spanish Trl, Berwick 180 Stanton, Rebecca Howard 19710 Highway 182 W 1, Jeanerette 181 Stephens, Allison Adele 411 Freret St, Morgan City 182 Stephens, Donald T 2008 6th St, Morgan City 183 Tamporello, Christine D 2941 Highway 87, Franklin 184 Thibodeaux, Michael 3005 Keith St, Morgan City 185 Thomas, Sarah Catherine 1502 Chestnut Dr, Morgan City 186 Touchet, Makayla Reiff 304 Brashear Ave, Morgan City 187 Toussaint, Paul Iv 803 Iberia St, Franklin 188 Tronstad, Elliot Campbell 1210 3rd St, Patterson 189 Turner, Keaira Tatyana 710 Onstead St, Morgan City 190 Tycer, Matthew T 9 Marquis Mnr, Morgan City 191 Valdez, Ian Daniel 498 Whitworth St, Berwick 192 Vice, Reece Michael 2601 Highway 182 E, Morgan City 193 Vietvu, Chuc Jr 522 Crenshaw St, Berwick 194 Walker, Irvin Jr 515 Augustine Maze St, Franklin 195 Williams, Jasmine Lashae 410 Venus St, Morgan City 196 Williams, Nicole Ann 812 Cleco Ln, Patterson 197 Wilson, Spryng C 1030 Eagle St, Franklin 198 Witherow, Joshua M 1720 Highway 182 E 7, Morgan City 199 Young, Ava C 218 Highway 317, Franklin 200 Ziegenbusch, Adam 914 Onstead St, Morgan City March 25, 2026

CITY OF FRANKLIN PUBLIC NOTICE This is to verify that the City of Franklin has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the year ended April 30, 2027. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statute. March 25, 2026

Historic District Commission Regular Meeting March 11, 2026 The Historic District Commission met in a Regular Meeting on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, Louisiana. Guienzy Brent called the meeting to order. Present were: Guienzy Brent, Monica Guienze, Alternate Tony Scelfo and Trina Jenkins, Secretary. Absent: Victoria Simoneaux and Jeff Beverly. Mrs. Gueinzy Brent led the room in the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES: A motion was made by Mr. Tony Scelfo to accept the minutes with necessary corrections of the January 14, 2026 minutes and Mrs. Monica Guienze seconded. The motion carried. No Public comments at this time. APPLICATION(S):A. 210 Morris Street-Kimberly Shedler-Ms. Shedler approached the podium to present her application asking permission to place a garage to the rear of her house which is visible from the west side. She asked the board to place a 20 x 30 garage instead of carport that will match her main house. She presented a visual of the garage she wants. The board loved the picture she presented and informed her that it would be in compliance with the HDC guidelines. A motion was made by Mr. Tony Scelfo to accept the proposed 20 x 30 garage as drawn and seconded by Mrs. Monica Guienze. AYES: Brent, Guienze & Scelfo NAYS: None ABSENT: Simoneaux & Beverly The motion carried. DOCUMENTATION FORM(S): None OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: Resignation of board member Victoria Simoneaux ANNOUNCEMENTS: Next scheduled meeting will be April 8, 2026 (pending applications) A motion to adjourn was made by Mrs. Guienzy Brent and seconded by Mrs. Monica Guienze. The motion carried. Approved on this ____day of______, 2026. Attest: Guienzy Brent, Co-Chairman Trina Jenkins, City of Franklin March 25, 2026

The Mayor and Council of the City of Franklin met in Regular Session on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, Louisiana. Mayor Eugene P. Foulcard called the meeting to order. Also present were Councilmembers Chuck Autin, Pearl Rack, Lester Levine, Jaime Robison, and City Clerk Karen LeBlanc. Absent were Councilman Joseph Garrison and City Attorney Russel J. Cremaldi. The invocation was offered by Mayor Foulcard and Councilman Levine led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. GUESTS: Miller Engineers & Associates to give an update on Water Plant Improvements Project. He mentioned that the filter media project was completed in August 2025 and also discussed the components that will be upgraded in the next phase. Discussion held on improvements. Cathy Latiolais and Brooke Latiolais, representing the Franklin Main Street Merchants Association, promoted Dinner Under the Lampposts and Bayou Teche Bear Festival. They also mentioned the Bunny Hop event to be held in conjunction with the March 28, 2026 Bayou to Main event. Marcus Johnson discussed Crohn’s and IBD Awareness and also announced his 4th Annual IBD Awareness Event to be held on May 23, 2026 at Parc Sur La Teche. Cherise Picard, Executive Director of Chez Hope, announced the inaugural Do Your Thing with a Wing fundraiser and invited all to register in the cook-off. PUBLIC COMMENT (for items on the agenda): None. MINUTES: A motion was made by Councilwoman Rack to accept the February 19, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Second by Councilman Autin and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison MAYOR’S EXECUTIVE REPORT: Mayor Foulcard presented his report. He read aloud his statement. He discussed the February 20 water service interruption event where the Franklin Water Plant’s two raw water intake pumps failed. He explained that when the pumps failed, staff immediately went into action to try to get the pumps back online. Multiple obstacles were experienced from the initial pump failures to coordinating temporary pumps that were secured. Additional equipment had to be transported in, which required police escorts, extending the time it took to fully stabilize the system. He stated that without question, the event was one of the most difficult nights his administration has faced since he took office. He expressed gratitude to every operator, employee, and first responder who remained on site until nearly four o’clock in the morning to ensure full water flow was restored to our city. Mayor Foulcard stated that since taking office in 2018, he has been transparent about the challenges associated with our aging water infrastructure. He is committed to finding long-term solutions for a water plant that is now more than 60 years old and distribution lines in some areas that are more than 100 years old. He mentioned that his administration has pursued every water infrastructure grant and funding opportunity available and those efforts will continue. He expressed gratitude to Senator Bret Allain and Representative Vincent St. Blanc for their assistance in securing Capital Outlay funding that is allowing the current plant improvements. He stated that he planning, engineering and environmental phases take much time and effort before any of the actual rehab can begin. Chad Hebert, Water Plant Supervisor, briefly discussed the regulatory requirements for boil water advisories and the frequency which the state tests the water for biologics. Chief Boykin “Chuck” Bourgeois, mentioned that eight fire hydrants will be soon replaced which may cause service disruptions. He also mentioned that a contingency plan is in place for fire protection during water service outages. Bernard Daniels, Utilities Director, stated that the city of Franklin has roughly 152,000 feet of water lines. A few years ago, an estimate of $61 million price tag was placed on replacing water lines. He discussed the cost to the water customers to have this work done. DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS: Mayor Foulcard stated that the January 2026 Financial Statements were presented to the council. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: A motion was made by Councilman Autin to introduce Ordinance No. 3478 – An Ordinance fixing the rates of tax to be assessed by the municipal corporation of City of Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, subject to taxation therein, for the year 2026. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES: Due to the collection of a large building permit fee, the FY 2025-2026 Amended Budget required adjustment prior to adoption. These changes included a $420,000 increase in 30012 Permits and Licenses revenue. Adjustments were made to expenditures to offset the revenues including 41752 Consultant, $20,000; 40503 Other Funding, $300,000.00; 40847 Capital Assets, $50,000; 40947 Capital Assets, $50,000. A motion was made by Councilman Autin to amend Ordinance No. 3474 to include the proposed $420,000 increase in revenues and expenditures as presented. Second by Councilwoman Rack and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilwoman Rack to adopt Ordinance No. 3474 – An Ordinance amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning May First (1st), 2025 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2026 with the amendments. Second by Councilman Autin and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman Autin to adopt Ordinance No. 3475 – An Ordinance amending the Capital Outlay Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning May First (1st), 2025 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2026. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman Autin to adopt Ordinance No. 3476 – An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning May First (1st), 2026 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2027. Second by Councilman Robison and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman Rack to adopt Ordinance No. 3477 – An Ordinance adopting the Capital Outlay Budget for the Fiscal Years beginning May First (1st), 2026 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2031. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Levine, Rack, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison RESOLUTIONS: A motion was made by Councilman Autin to adopt a Resolution lifting the open alcohol container law on Main Street in Downtown Franklin for Dinner Under the Lampposts to be held on April 11, 2026. No glass containers. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. No public comment heard on the expansion. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Garrison, Rack, Levine, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman to Robison adopt a Resolution lifting the open alcohol container law on Teche Drive and Downtown Main Street for the Bayou Teche Bear Festival to be held on April 23 - 25, 2026. No glass containers. Second by Councilman Levine and carried. No public comment heard on the expansion. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Garrison, Rack, Levine, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison A motion was made by Councilman Levine to adopt a Resolution lifting the open alcohol container law on Teche Drive and Downtown Main Street for the Do Your Thing with a Wing Cookoff to be held on May 2, 2026. No glass containers. Second by Councilman Robison and carried. No public comment heard on the expansion. Roll call is as follows: YEAS: Councilmembers Autin, Garrison, Rack, Levine, and Robison NAYS: None. ABSENT: Councilman Garrison PROCLAMATIONS: A Proclamation designating April 2026 as Fair Housing Month was unanimously approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Public Relations Director, announced the upcoming events including Ducks Unlimited Banquet, Laine Hardy Concert, Teen Wellness Day, Bayou to Main Marketplace, Dinner Under the Lampposts, Love the Boot Franklin Citywide Cleanup, Louisiana Department of Insurance Town Hall & Workshops, Bayou Teche Bear Festival, and Do Your Thing with a Wing Cookoff A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Levine. Second by Councilman Robison and carried. CITY OF FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA EUGENE P. FOULCARD, MAYOR ATTEST: Karen LeBlanc Clerk of the Council March 25, 2026

The Mayor and Council of the City of Franklin met in a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:45 p.m. at City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, Louisiana. Mayor Eugene Foulcard called the meeting to order. Also present were Councilmembers Chuck Autin, Pearl Rack, Lester Levine, and Jaime Robison and City Clerk Karen LeBlanc. Absent was Councilman Joseph Garrison. The invocation was offered by Mayor Foulcard and Councilman Levine led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Foulcard stated that the purpose of the meeting was to hear public comments on the budget ordinances. He read the titles aloud. Ordinance No. 3463 – An Ordinance amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning May First (1st), 2024 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2025. Ordinance No. 3464 – An Ordinance amending the Capital Outlay Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning May First (1st), 2024 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2025. Ordinance No. 3465 – An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the Fiscal Year beginning May First (1st), 2025 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2026. Ordinance No. 3466 – An Ordinance adopting the Capital Outlay Budget for the Fiscal Years beginning May First (1st), 2025 and ending April Thirtieth (30th), 2030. Mayor Foulcard asked if there were any comments to be made. No public comment heard. A motion to adjourn made by Councilman Levine. Second by Councilman Autin and carried. CITY OF FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA EUGENE P. FOULCARD, MAYOR ATTEST: Karen LeBlanc Clerk of the Council March 25, 2026

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA In re The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Chapter 11 Case No. 20-10846 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on March 13, 2026, Donald C. Massey, in his capacity as the settlement trustee (the “Settlement Trustee”) of the Settlement Trust (the “Trust”) in the matter of the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, as debtor and debtor-in-possession and as reorganized pursuant to and under the Joint Plan (the “Debtor”) in this chapter 11 case (the “Chapter 11 Case”) by and through his counsel, filed the Motion for Entry of an Order to Enforce the Terms of Confirmation Order of the Seventh Amended Modified Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization Approving Settlement Agreement and Policy Buy-Backs with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company and Granting Related Relief (the “Settlement Motion”) with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (the “Court”). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that pursuant to the Settlement Motion, the Settlement Trustee is seeking entry of an order approving the proposed settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company (“USF&G”), pursuant to which USF&G will (i) purchase all rights, title and interests (including Subject Interests) in and to the Travelers Policies and the Related Insurance Claims and Coverage Claims (collectively, the “Purchased Property”) (other than for Preserved Claims with respect to Preserved Coverage relating to claims for Abuse against the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD, as provided in the Settlement Agreement), and/or all or substantially all coverage under such Travelers Policies in exchange for a settlement payment in the aggregate amount of $75,000,000.00 and (ii) become a Settling Insurer under the confirmed Seventh Amended Modified Joint Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for The Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Additional Debtors, Dated as of December 8, 2025 [ECF 4762] (the “Joint Plan”). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that in connection with the Settlement Motion, the Settlement Trustee is seeking approval of the settlement and sale of the Purchased Property, free and clear of all liens, claims, interest, charges and encumbrances. This “free and clear” sale of the Purchased Property contains certain releases, injunctions, and other protective provisions in favor of USF&G. The sale proposes Injunctions that permanently enjoin all persons who have held or asserted, or may in the future hold or assert, any Claims from taking any action, directly or indirectly, for purposes of asserting, enforcing, or attempting to assert or enforce any Claim against USF&G or the Insurer Released Parties (as defined in the Settlement Agreement) or the property or assets of each (all as defined in the Settlement Agreement). The Settlement Trustee is seeking to fully release any Claims against USF&G or the Insurer Released Parties arising from or related in any way to the Travelers Policies. There are additional provisions in the Settlement Agreement – beyond those set forth in the preceding sentences – which should be reviewed to understand completely the Settlement Agreement and its effect on your rights. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Settlement Agreement preserves rights of certain parties for Preserved Claims with respect to Preserved Coverage, which relate to claims for Abuse asserted against the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD (i.e. the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux as it existed on and after June 5, 1977). Specifically, the Settlement Agreement provides that Preserved Claims include those claims for Abuse which have been asserted or in the future may be asserted solely against the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD, for which coverage under the Travelers Policies is preserved, subject to all limits, declarations, terms and conditions of such policies. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that Preserved Claims also include claims alleging Abuse asserted in a proof of claim filed in the Bankruptcy Case (such proof of claim filed on or before December 2, 2025) containing allegations of Abuse against the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD or implicating a priest within the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD. If any such claimant intends to maintain their right to file a claim or lawsuit against the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD and/or USF&G (but solely in its capacity as an insurer of, and only for Abuse allegedly committed by, Houma-Thibodaux SD) under any policy in which the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux SD is an additional named insured, such claimant shall provide notice of intent to file such claim or lawsuit not later than April 16, 2026 in writing to the below counsel to the Settlement Trustee, otherwise such claim shall be waived and extinguished. Iain A.W. Nasatir Pachulski Stang Zeihl & Jones LLP 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 1300 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Telephone (310) 277-6910 Email: inasatir@pszjlaw.com PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a hearing on the Settlement Motion will be held before the Honorable Judge Meredith S. Grabill of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Section A, on April 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, pursuant to General Order 2021-2, parties in interest and their counsel may attend the hearing either IN PERSON, in Courtroom B-709, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, or VIA TELEPHONE. The dial-in information for Section A is 1-504-517-1385; Access Code 129611. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that if you object to the relief requested in the Settlement Motion, you must file a written objection no later than April 16, 2026. You must serve a copy of your response on the person who sent you this notice. Otherwise, the Court may treat the Motion as unopposed and grant the relief requested. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the Settlement Trustee may file supplements to the Settlement Motion not included in the initial filing of the Settlement Motion, as well as any revisions or additions to the Settlement Agreement. Notice of any supplements will be served only upon those parties who have formally appeared in this Chapter 11 Case and requested notice in accordance with Rule 2002 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that a copy of the Settlement Motion and any supplements may be obtained from the Clerk’s Office, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, via the Court’s electronic case management system at https://ecf.laeb.uscourts.gov, by visiting https://bankruptcy.angeiongroup.com/Clients/rcano/Dockets, by calling (877) 476-4389, or by written request to undersigned counsel. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, IF YOU HAVE (1) A CLAIM AGAINST THE SETTLEMENT TRUSTEE OR ARCHDIOCESE (AS APPLICABLE) AS TO WHICH INSURANCE COVERAGE IS OR MAY BE AVAILABLE, (2) AN INTEREST IN ANY OF THE USF&G INSURANCE POLICIES, OR (3) ANY CLAIMS AGAINST USF&G RELATING TO THE FOREGOING, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED. March 25, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Grease Exploration, Inc. Vs. No. 135776 Div "F" The Heirs of Lois K. Hunt, ET AL TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of ORDER TO THE SHERIFF TO SELL PROPERTY TO EFFECT PARTITION BY LICITATION issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: That certain tract or parcel of land containing 80.00 acres, more or less, being described as the South Half of the Northwest Quarter (S/2 of NW/4) of Section 32, Township 15 South, Range 9 East, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and being bounded by lands owned now or formerly, as follows: North buy C. A. Blanchard, Jr., et al; East by C. A. Blanchard, Jr., et al; South by William Sullivan and Estate of J. Sully Martel, et al; and West by Dave Thomas All successful bidders must have cash, cashier's check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 29th day of April A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0'Clock A.M. Sheriff's Office Parish of St. Mary, La. March 9, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner Tribune March 25, 2026 and April 22, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA 21st Mortgage Corporation Vs No.: 140120 DIV “A” Brenda L. Pitts Individually and as Surviving Spouse of William James Pitts TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: 2023 Oak Creek 32 x 68 mobile home bearing serial number OC012332974A and OC012332974B to satisfy the sum of one hundred forty-nine thousand, two hundred forty-nine and 27/100 ($149,249.27) dollars, together with all interest thereon at the rate of 8.8 per cent per annum from date of default on the unpaid balance, until paid, contractual advances, reasonable attorney fees as provided in the contract and all costs of these proceedings, as well as all sheriff's costs and commission as the property of Brenda L. Pitts Individually and as Surviving Spouse of William James Pitts, under a writ of Order of Seizure and Sale, issued on the 13th of January A.D., 2026, by the 16th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Mary, in the matter entitled 21st Mortgage Corporation vs Brenda L. Pitts Individually and as Surviving Spouse of William James Pitts, No. 140120 of its docket, to satisfy a claim of $149,249.27, interest and costs this 21st of January A.D., 2026. All successful bidders must have cash, cashier's check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITHOUT appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 8th day of April A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0'Clock A.M. Sheriff's Office Parish of St. Mary, La. January 21, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner March 25, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Newrez LLC D/B/A Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Vs. No. 138307 Div “B” Joshua Brown A/K/A Joshua Ray Brown TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: That certain tract or parcel of land, together with all component parts thereon, lying and being situated in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana and being known and designated as “EVERETTE J. CLAUSEN, 1.936 ACRES” and lying within points “B, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, S, C” on a Plat of Survey being a composite map of property of Everette J. Clausen and Josephine Ann Clausen Wiese” recorded in St. Mary Parish Cob 32-I, page 50, File No. 226539; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND SIXTY-TWO AND 43/100 ($251,062.43) DOLLARS, as of April 1, 2023, with interest thereon at 2.75% per annum, all expenses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage including reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, repairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and applicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being enforced by this proceeding and all costs of proceedings as well as all sheriff’s cost and commission. All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 29th day of April A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. Friday, March 6, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised(10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner on March 25, 2026 and April 22, 2026

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION NO. 3, OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING, 6:00 P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 held at Ward Four Governmental Complex, 9331 Hwy. 182, Centerville, LA. President Brandon Lejeune, called the meeting to order. The pledge of allegiance was pronounced. Roll was pronounced with the following members present: Phelo “Joe” Keller, Brandon Lejeune, William J. Miller, Mike Ortiz and Willis Dore. Absent: Leonard W. Klutts and Glynn P. Pellerin Motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, second by Mr. Keller, to dispense with the reading and approve the written minutes of the January 20, 2026 regular meeting of Commission No. 3 as provided. The motion carried with all in favor. Request for public comments was made. Parish Councilman, Rodney Olander, inquired about the upcoming millage expiration. Mr. Lejeune clarified that the discussion/action was only to discuss engaging a bond attorney to assess our options. Discussion ensued regarding the millage, and timeline for ballot. Office personnel was given authority to contact a bond attorney to explore millage renewal options. Motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, second by Mr. Miller, to approve the Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Mary Parish Government regarding implementing increased garbage collection fees and authorize Commission President to sign all documents in connection therewith. The motion carried with all in favor. Motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, second by Mr. Keller, to adopt DEQ resolution in connection with the wastewater discharge permit and annual environment audit report. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Eric Duplantis, was engaged for his legal opinion regarding several matters. Discussion began regarding the resolution received from the St. Mary Parish council urging recension of action taken by Commission No. 3 in October 2025 granting retiree health benefits. Duplantis offered clarification of the verbiage of the Parish’s resolution. The Parish resolution states that the benefit “differs” from the Parish retiree policy, and is not necessarily in violation or conflict of Parish policy. Mr. Olander offered the following as a basis for the Parish’s request which he initiated. 1) The benefit was not originally offered to employees at the time of hire. 2) None of the other Water & Sewer Commissions offer the benefit. Duplantis also noted that the Commissioners serve at the pleasure of the SMP Council and the Council can remove appointees at will. Mr. Miller posed a question to Mr. Olander concerning the Parish’s request to the Commission. “The request asks us to rescind our action and readopt benefits as offered by the Parish policy. Basically, you don’t want us to readopt anything, because if we rescind it and readopt new benefits, you’re going to do this all over again, right?” Mr. Olander’s response was “Yes”. Duplantis clarified the approved use of expanding the agenda during a public meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, second by Mr. Keller, to rescind action taken at the October 2025 Commission No. 3 board meeting granting retiree health insurance benefits. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote. Joel Miller, Miller Engineers, offered engineers report. He offered pay request #1 from LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC, Proj# 14478 in the amount of $235,791.33 in connection with the 12” Waterline Ext. from LA Hwy 182/Centerville Bridge Rd. to Hwy 90 for approval. Motion was made by Mr. Ortiz, second by Mr. Dore, to approve the pay request as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. ~ Plans for Sewer Plant upgrades will go out to DHH this week. Pg. 2, 02/23/2026 SMP Water and Sewer Com 3 Regular Meeting Joe Keller, III, Water Dept. Superintendent, reviewed Water Dept. Superintendent written report. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Miller, second by Mr. Ortiz, to authorize the purchase of a truck to replace truck #2, per the state contract info provided at a cost of $47,423.25. Motion carried with all commissioners in favor. ~ He reported on a recent request from the City of Franklin for water assistance. We were only able to assist for approximately an hour as the impact to our customers on the west end was too great due to the extent of the draw on our system. ~ The Centerville Bridge will be closed for an extended period beginning March 2, 2026 for approximately 8 weeks. Allen Pillaro, Sewer Dept. Superintendent, reviewed his written report. Pillaro officially announced his intent of retirement planned for June 2026. ~ Advised of a training being offered in Baton Rouge on March 12, 2026 to feature the Lemna system. Commissioners were in agreement for Pillaro and Collins to attend. ~ Mr. Keller made a motion, second by Mr. Dore, to authorize ads for applicants for sewer operator. Motion carried with all in favor. Taylor Louviere, Interim Office Administrator, reviewed the written Administrative report. Mr. Ortiz made motion, second by Mr. Keller, to approve payment of bills listed for payment, including the additional statements listed. Motion carried by the following roll call vote: Yeas – Ortiz, Keller, Lejeune, and Miller Abstained – Dore Motion was made by Mr. Dore, second by Mr. Keller, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. President Sec-Treasurer March 25, 2026