PUBLIC NOTICE The Eros Board of Aldermen has changed the date of its upcoming regular meeting. The meeting will now be held on: September 14, 2026 at 5:30pm at the Eros Village Hall, 9890 Highway 34. This rescheduled meeting will comply with all notice requirements under Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law. An updated agenda will be posted no later than 24 hours before the meeting. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $6.00 on Sept 4, 2026. mmm Jackson Parish Watershed Meeting Minutes Thursday 6 PM August 20th, 2026 1. Meeting was called to order at 6pm by Mr. Joynor. Members Present: Gary Joynor, Jerry Chestnut, John Shoemake, Daniel Ponder, Phil Milstead Members Absent: Jimmy Waggoner 2. Opening prayer by Mr. Milstead 3. Public comments- Kimberly Dobbins and Benson Bagwell from the Caney Lake Community Foundation requested approval to have the Chili Cookoff fund raiser at the spillway parking area and informed the board of future steps to be taken to improve security and trash removal. - John Thomas and Johnny Horton with the Jackson Parish Sheriff office requested that the board consider allowing video surveillance to be installed at the spillway parking lot. Discussed pros and cons. No action taken. 4. Motion by Mr. Chestnut, second by Mr. Shoemake to approve July 16th, 2026, minutes. Motion carried 5. Old business: (a) striping Ebenezer parking lot project- Will follow up with Mr. Mark Treadway about getting proof of insurance. Still waiting on POI. (b)No Parking Signage and painted lines for the Spillway project (c)Purchase and install boat bumpers on Ebenezer boat pier; 6. Motion by Mr. Shoemake, second by Mr. Milstead to approve financial statements and pay bills for July 2026. Motion carried 7. Motion by Mr. Chestnut and second by Mr. Ponder to approve building permits for Mark Droesser and Keith Brussard. Motion Carried 8. Motion by Mr. Chestnut and second by Phil Milstead to approve Caney Lake Community Foundation use of watershed property at the Caney spillway for the October 24th Chili Cookoff fundraiser. Motion Carried 9. Discussed the Caney Lake Dam Survey that was conducted on July 21, 2026 by the LADOT 10. Members’ Comments: Mr Joynor 12. Motion by Mr. Shoemake, second by Mr. Milstead to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Sept 4, 2026.

VILLAGE OF EROS, LOUISIANA RESOLUTION NO. 9-2026 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A QUOTE FROM THE JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY FOR ROAD REPAIRS NECESSARY TO PROTECT SEWER SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE AT SECOND AND FOURTH STREETS WHEREAS, the Village of Eros has identified significant erosion near the sewer station located at Second and Fourth Streets, where the roadway is washing away and adversely affecting the Village’s sewer system infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the preservation of the roadway in this area is necessary to prevent further damage to the sewer system and to maintain safe and reliable public infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Village of Eros received and reviewed a quote from the Jackson Parish Police Jury for road repairs needed to stabilize the area and prevent continued erosion; and WHEREAS, at a duly convened meeting of the Board of Aldermen, a motion was made by Alderman K. Dispenza and seconded by Alderman S. Morris to accept the quote from the Police Jury for the necessary repairs; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen desires to formally approve acceptance of the quote and authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to proceed with the work. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Eros Board of Aldermen hereby accepts the quote from the Jackson Parish Police Jury for road repairs at Second and Fourth Streets to protect and preserve the Village’s sewer system infrastructure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Village of Eros is hereby authorized and empowered to execute any and all agreements, documents, or authorizations necessary to carry out the repairs described herein. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Alderman K. Dispenza: Yes Alderman S. Morris: Yes And the resolution was declared adopted on this 27th day of August, 2026. JULIE CRAWFORD GRYDER-MAYOR ALISHA WALDROUP-VILLAGE CLERK Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Sept 4, 2026.

VILLAGE OF EROS, LOUISIANA RESOLUTION NO. 8-2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF EROS TO HIRE MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE’S DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND WATER WELL PROJECT WHEREAS, the Village of Eros has applied for funding through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund (DWRLF) for the development and construction of a new water well project; and WHEREAS, the Village’s application for DWRLF funding has been approved; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has discussed the need to engage a qualified engineering firm to provide professional engineering services for the planning, design, and implementation of the water well project; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen considered the qualifications of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, a professional engineering firm experienced in municipal water system projects; and WHEREAS, at a duly convened meeting of the Board of Aldermen, a motion was made by Alderman K. Dispenza and seconded by Alderman S. Morris to proceed with hiring Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson to serve as the engineer for the Village’s water well project; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen desires to formally authorize the hiring of said engineering firm and to authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to carry out this engagement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village of Eros Board of Aldermen hereby approves and authorizes the hiring of Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson to provide engineering services for the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund water well project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the Village of Eros is hereby authorized to execute all agreements, contracts, and related documents necessary to engage Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson and to carry out the engineering work associated with the project. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Alderman K. Dispenza: Yes alderman S. Morris: Yes And the resolution was declared adopted on this 27th day of August, 2026. JULIE CRAWFORD GRYDER-MAYOR ALISHA WALDROUP-VILLAGE CLERK Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Sept 4, 2026.

August 27, 2026 Eros Board of Aldermen Eros Village Hall Mayor Julie Gryder called the special meeting to order at 5:15 pm Aldermen Present: Shannon Morris, Katie Dispenza Workers Present: Walter Kotz-Police Chief, Alisha Waldroup-Clerk, Loyd Nelson-Maintenance Visitors Present: Sue Bailey, David Howard, Larry Walters-IBTS The meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The council discussed the water well project funded through the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund. The application had been approved, and the board considered hiring Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson to serve as the engineer for the project. A motion was made by K. Dispenza and seconded by S. Morris to adopt Resolution No. 8-2026 hiring the engineering firm. Motion passed. The council discussed erosion near a sewer station at Second and Fourth Streets, where the road is washing away and impacting the sewer system infrastructure. A quote from the Jackson Parish Police Jury was presented totaling $2,975 for repair work including culvert, gravel, rock, fill dirt, and labor. Another quote was significantly higher, so the lower quote was favored for approval. A motion was made by K. Dispenza and seconded by S. Morris to adopt Resolution No. 9-2026 accepting the quote from the police jury to carry out said repairs. Motion passed. After addressing these two agenda items, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm. Respectfully submitted by Alisha Waldroup, Clerk Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Sept 4, 2026.

Minutes of the Regular Called meeting held: August 19, 2026 At: Jonesboro Fire District # 1 104 4th Street Jonesboro, La. 71251 A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mr. Dodson called the meeting to order at 18:10. The following members were present, and the Board achieved a quorum. Invocation by: Mrs. Anderson Pledge of Allegiance by: Mr. Blankenship Roll Call: Board Members Present: Mr. Berry Dodson Mr. Terrance Blankenship Mrs. Zoie Anderson Board Members Absent: Mrs. Conchita Doyle B. Public Comments: NONE C. Recognize Visitors: Fire Chief Aaron Blalock D. Approve Minutes Mr. Dodson called for a motion to approve the minutes for July 15, 2026, Meeting. Motion by Mr. Blankenship, 2nd by Mrs. Anderson, all in favor, motion carried. E. Approval payment of Bills Mr. Dodson called for a motion to approve payment of bills for August. Motion by Mr. Dodson, 2nd by Mr. Blankenship, all in favor, motion carried. F. New Business: 1. July Parcel fee update: 533 Paid & 176 unpaid 2. none 3. none G. Old Business: 1. NONE H. NEXT MEETING DATE & TIME: The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 6:00pm at the Jonesboro Fire Department, 104th Street, Jonesboro LA 71251. I. BOARD COMMENTS: None J. ADJOURN: Mr. Dodson called for a motion to adjourn at 18:14. Motion by Mr. Blankenship, 2nd by Mrs. Anderson, all in favor, Motion carried. I hereby certify the above stated minutes to be true and correct. Mr. Berry Dodson Board President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 4, 2026.

The Jackson Parish School Board is advertising to declare a public hearing for the inspection and adoption of the Original Budgets for the 2026-2027 fiscal year of the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds. Proposed budgets may be viewed at the Jackson Parish School Board Central Office 315 Pershing Highway Jonesboro, Louisiana between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The hearing will be held on September 14, 2026, in the Jackson Parish School Board Central Office Board Room at 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251 at 10:15 a.m. Approved Original Budgets will be adopted at the regular meeting on September 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep 4 & 11, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE The Jackson Parish Police Jury will sit as a Board of Review for the 2026 Tax Roll, for a 15 day period beginning on September 08, 2026 and ending on September 22, 2026. The hearing date for the Board of Review will be Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:30 p. m. at the Police Jury meeting venue, being the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. The Board of Review shall consider the written or oral protests of any taxpayer desiring to be heard that has filed and provided a written appeal using Form 3101 to the Board of Review, no later than the 7th day prior to the public hearing date, either through appearing in person at its office or by filing such appeal by means of certified mail. The final date to file such written appeal is Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 4 & 11, 2026.

NOTICE Parcel No. 33184JAC004 Lorine Jackson or Estate Lincoln Parish Fire Protection District #1 THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel# 33184JAC004 / Municipal Address: 504 Jackson Rd., Simsboro, LA 71275 Brief Legal: THAT CERTAIN LOT SIT. IN L/P, LA. & BEING FULLY DESCR. AS: THE S/2 OF A LOT OF GROUND DESCR. AS BEG. AT SW/C OF SE SW, SEC. 33-18-4, RUN TH. N. 418.5', TH. RUN W. 104' TO W. LINE OF SAID FORTY AC. TR.; TH. RUN S. ALONG THE W. LINE OF SAID FORTY AC. TRACT 418.85' TO POB. Legal Description: That certain lot of ground, together with all improvements thereon located, being situated in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, and being fully described as the South ½ of a lot of ground described as beginning at the Southwest corner of the SE ¼ of SW ¼ in Section 33, Township 18 North, Range 4 West run thence East 104 feet along the South line of said forty acre tract; run thence North 418.85 feet; run thence West 104 feet to the West line of said forty acre tract run thence South along the West line of said forty acre tract 418.85 feet to the point of beginning. BEING the same property conveyed to Housing Services Corporation by Deed dated the 10th day of November 1969 from First Rediscount Corporation and duly recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Circuit Court in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Lincoln Parish Tax Collector P.O. Box 2070 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 251-5120 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 4, 2026.

NOTICE Parcel No. 15203XX3001 Estate of Preston Ellis Lozel Ellis aka Lozell Stringfellow Ellis or Estate MBCS, LLC THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel# 15203XX3001 / Municipal Address: 203 Simpson Rd., Dubach, LA 71235 Brief Legal: BEG. AT SW/C OF THAT CERTAIN 2 AC. TR. OF LAND IN S/2 OF SE, SEC. 15-20-3 SOLD BY J.J. HENRY TO ROSA MCLILY, FOR A ST. PT. & FROM SAID ST. PT. RUN E. 50', TH RUN N. 100', TH. RUN W. 50', TH. RUN S. BACK TO ST. PT. 100' ALL BEING LOC. IN S/2 OF SE, SEC. 15-20-3, L/P, LA. Legal Description: Beginning at the Southwest corner of that certain 2-acre tract of land in S ½ of SE ¼ Section 15, Twp. 20 North, Range 3 West, sold by James J. Henry to Rosa McLily, under date of December 31, 1943, for a starting point and from said starting point run East 50 feet, thence run North 100 feet, thence run West 50 feet, thence run South back to starting point 100 feet; All being located in S ½ of SE ¼ of Section 15, Twp. 20 North, Range 3 West, Lincoln Parish Louisiana. Tax sale title to the above described property has been sold for failure to pay taxes. You have been identified as a person who may have an interest in this property. Your interest in the property will be terminated if you do not redeem the property by making all required payments to the tax collector listed below or file a lawsuit in accordance with law within sixty (60) days of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Lincoln Parish Tax Collector P.O. Box 2070 Ruston, LA 71273 (318) 251-5120 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 4, 2026.

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR EQUIFIRST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-1 IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65506 ESTATE OF JOHN LEE RICHARD Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 14 October, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: LOT 10 OF CHINA GROVE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, LOCATED IN THE WEST 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, PER PLAT AND MAP OF SAID SUBDIVISION ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, 275 CHINA GROVE ROAD, RUSTON, LA 71270 Seized as the property of defendant ESTATE OF JOHN LEE RICHARD and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 1 day of September 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 09/04/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 4, 2026.

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65164 LAURA L. QUARLES A/K/A LAURA L. DRISKELL QUARLES AND JAMES R. QUARLES, III Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 14 October, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF LINCOLN PARISH, STATE OF LOUISIANA: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF TEH SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE CENTERLINE OF BURGESSVILLE ROAD (LINCOLN PARISH ROAD NO. 141), AND RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SOUTHEAST QUARTER FOR A DISTANCE OF 936.9 FEET, AND TO THE STARTING POINT FROM SAID STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 208.7 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 208.7 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 208.7 FEET, AND TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER FOR A DISTANCE OF 208.7 FEET, AND BACK TO THE STARTING POINT, CONTAINING ONE (1) ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SITUATED IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 8, WHICH PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT; BEGIN AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER, WHICH CORNER IS MONUMENTED BY A ONE INCH IRON PIPE, AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 149.69 FEET, AND TO A ONE-HALF INCH BOLT OF THE STARTING POINT, WHICH STARTING POINT IS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST STREET AND HAM STREET. FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 23 SECONDS WEST ALONG HAM STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 209.64 FEET, AND TO A BRIDGE SPIKE; THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 202.59 FEET, AND TO A ONE-HALF INCH IRON PIPE; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 07 MINUTES 17 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.23 FEET, AND TO A NAIL SET IN A BOTTLE CAP, IN THE CENTERLINE OF EAST STREET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 01 DEGREE 02 MINUTES, 13 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF EAST STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 194.97 AND BACK TO THE STARTING POINT Seized as the property of defendant LAURA L. QUARLES A/K/A LAURA L. DRISKELL QUARLES AND JAMES R. QUARLES, III and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 1 day of September 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 09/04/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 4, 2026.

August 21, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1707: Application for Approval of Final Plat (Hillcrest Haven Subdivision, Unit 1) Owner/Applicant: Graham Properties, LLC Location: West of and Adjacent to Coushatta Street, North of and Adjacent to Lamar Avenue, East of North Monroe Street Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel 23183000420 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Application at the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comments by the public may be made during the public hearing. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the City no later than noon on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Devon Cannon, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8667). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Sept 4, 11 & 18, 2026.