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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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Vinton, Louisiana
January 13, 2026
The President and Board of Commissioners of the Vinton Harbor and Terminal District met in regular session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1203 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. after full compliance with all requirements as to notice and otherwise in respect to convening of said meeting with the following members present:
Jerry Merchant, President
Haley Bellard, Commissioner
Charles Broussard, Commissioner
Steven L. Jennings, Commissioner
Alexis Morrow, Commissioner
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: David Bruchhaus, Attorney and Lee Lancon, Engineer
President Merchant called the meeting to order. Commissioner Morrow led in prayer and then followed the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Commissioner Bellard that minutes of prior meeting/s, copies of which were mailed to each commissioner be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
Bills for the month were approved upon a motion by Commissioner Bellard, seconded by Commissioner Broussard and carried.
It was moved by Commissioner Morrow and seconded by Commissioner Broussard that the financial statements for December 31, 2025, be approved as presented. Motion carried.
FINANCIAL
STATEMENT FOR MONTH ENDING
December 31, 2025
BALANCE FORWARD
$282,431.99
RECIEPTS:
$5,584.62
DISBURSEMENTS
$22,493.88
BALANCE AS
OF 12/31/2025
$265,522.73
Jerry Merchant gave the monthly Presidents report. He reported that he had received two quotes for the Fencing Project of Tracts 4, 5 & 6 as follows:
Trahan Fencing $24,302.00
Smith & Sons $33,464.40
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow that Trahan Fencing be awarded the job of fencing tract 4, 5 & 6 at a cost of $24,302.00. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jennings and carried.
Lee Lancon, Engineer gave the monthly Engineers report. He discussed with the Governing Authority the proposal from Pelican Survey for the Hydrographic Survey on Tract 7 in the amount of $15,740.00.
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Jennings that the proposal submitted by Pelican Survey for the Hydrographic Survey on Tract 7 in the amount of $15,740.00 be accepted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and carried.
Mr. Lancon also introduced the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Project Method to the Board, regarding the bidding process for the Barge Berth Project.
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that President Merchant be authorized to request approval from the State Legislature to use the CMAR method in bidding the construction portion of the Barge Berth Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jennings and carried.
Mr. Lancon also presented to the Governing Authority CSRS, a Westwood Company, that offers their expertise in guiding public entities through the CMAR process to ensure projects remain within budget, on schedule and held to the highest quality standards.
After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Morrow that President Merchant be authorized to hire CSRS, a Westwood Company as per their proposed scope of work for the Barge Berth Project. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jennings and carried.
Attorney David Bruchhaus updated the governing authority on pending legal matters
There being no further business to come before the Governing Authority, it was moved by Commissioner Bellard that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Morrow and carried.
Jerry Merchant,
President
Attest:
Mary O. Vice,
Clerk
Feb 3 1t
2095646
Notice Cost- $113.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LAKE CHARLES
NOTICE OF
VIOLATIONS 01/29/2026
Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense.
Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations:
Scott M Mosbey ET UX, 2009 Bancroft St, Assessment No. # 00420638
Richard Boyd Walker ET UX, 2720 Bank St, Assessment No. # 00282391
William White Jr., 2700 blk. Cessford St - Lot W of 2718 Cessford St.
Assessment No. # 00327786A
Manuel Hernandez Rubio, 3712 Cessford St., Assessment No. # 00368571
Charles Robert Wilkins ET UX, 2102 Hagan St, Assessment No. # 00283436
Sec. 23:4-5: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violation:
Four Pillars LLC, 2200 Bancroft St, Assessment No. # 00834645
Mary Margaret Hebert Fox, 4017 Swanee St, Assessment No. # 00329703
Sec. 6-353: Trees, limbs and growths; removal and trimming. Dead and dying trees and limbs
Mikeisha Coleman, 619 Dewald Ln, Assessment No. # 00422665
Sec. 23:7(C-E) Exterior Storage Areas. Fencing Requirements:
CMAN LAND LLC, 1714 Wold Circle, Assessment No. # 013311211
CMAN LAND LLC, 1714 Wold Circle, Assessment No. # 01331121N
Feb 3, 4 2t
2095632
Notice Cost- $94.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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I am applying to the Louisiana Commission on Alcohol and Tobacco Control (LAATC) and Calcasieu Parish for a permit to sell beverages of Low and High alcoholic content and tobacco products at retail in the Parish of Calcasieu at the following address:
QuikTrip, Inc.
QuikTrip No. 7229
6010 E Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA
70615-4726
Owner:
Chester E. Cadieux
Feb 3, 4 2t
2095599
Notice Cost- $71.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. Two (East Calcasieu) of Calcasieu Parish (hereinafter referred to as Special District), does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on:
1. Tuesday, the 24th day of February 2026.
2. At the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:30 PM, Central Time Zone.
3. For the following: One (1) Boom Mower for use by Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. Two (East Calcasieu).
4. All bids must be submitted on the BID FORMS. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent in the Government Building.
5. Preference is given to materials, supplies and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State.
6. The Special District/Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214(B). The ability of an entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.
7. Bids may be held by the Special District for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to award.
8. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the bid amount, and must be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check drawn on a bank insured by the FDIC and made payable to the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. Two (East Calcasieu) , or a Special District Bid Bond Form contained in the bidding documents, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent (10%) of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The bid guarantees/checks of all unsuccessful Bidders will be returned. The bid guarantee/check of the Awarded Bidder will be returned upon payment of all the awarded items. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery and acceptance of the equipment in accordance with established payment procedures of the Division of Finance of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. Any Bid received without a bid guarantee will not be read aloud nor considered for award.
9. Official action on this bid will be taken at the Regular Meeting of the Special District within forty-five (45) days.
10. All paper bids MUST be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope:
BID FOR
SPECIFY BID
NUMBER
KRISTIE
CUMBERLAND,
CPPB, CPPO,
NIGP-CPP,
Calcasieu Parish
Police Jurys
Purchasing Agent
Feb 3, Feb 10 2t
2095276
Notice Cost- $199.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4.E.(2) notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company by Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company. The Hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor.
Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention Company Licensing and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov.
Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above.
Timothy J. Temple
Commissioner of Insurance
Louisiana Department
of Insurance
Feb 3, 4, 5 3t
2094176
Notice Cost- $95.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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Public Notice Extreme Emergency
January 23, 2026
This is to inform the public that the Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office has declared under R.S.38:2211 (A)(5)(b) that 2026 Winter Storm Fern, poses a potential weather emergency threat for Calcasieu Parish. This comes after the Governor of Louisianas Sate of Emergency Executive Order Number JML 26-006. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriffs Office has the potential to make purchases starting January 23, 2026 thru February 21, 2026 unless amended, modified, terminated, or rescinded earlier by the Governor, or terminated by operation of law. This is published in the official journal in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (P)
Sheriff Gary
Stitch Guillory
Calcasieu Parish
Sheriffs Office
Jan 28, Feb 3, 10 3t
2093898
Notice Cost- $77.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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SALE OF
ADJUDICATED
IMMOVABLE
PROPERTY
BY THE PARISH
OF CALCASIEU
THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW:
Assessment Number: 00405221
Legal: Commencing at a point on the South side of the public road, forty feet West of its intersection with the East line of the Southwest Quarter of Southwest Quarter of Section Three (3), Township Ten (10) South, Range Eight (8) West, being the Northwest corner of lot sold, thence West along the South side of said public road forty (40) feet, thence South parallel to the East line of said tract one hundred twenty-eight (128) feet, thence East forty (40) feet to the Southwest corner of lot sold, thence North on property line one hundred twenty-eight (128) feet to the point of commencement.
Municipal address: 2800 Block of Legion Street, Lake Charles, LA 70615
The above described property was transferred to Calcasieu Parish by deed filed 6/28/2022, filed under clerk file number 3475093 and Conveyance Book 4521 Page 650 by virtue of the failure to pay the ad-valorem taxes on the property. Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Ordinance Number 8105 has authorized the sale of the above referenced property to Dana Murray-Lewis. The Purchaser has advised this office that his/her examination of the mortgage and conveyance certificate of Calcasieu Parish indicates that you, listed below, may have an ownership/interest in this property.
MILDRED PEET
BALLOU
EARL JOSEPH PEET
CALCASIEU PARISH
POLICE JURY
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 six (6) months of the date of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later.
Calcasieu Parish
Sheriffs Office
1011 Lakeshore Drive,
Suite 100
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Office Phone:
(337) 491-3681
For additional information contact the Division of Planning and Development Adjudicated Property Section @ (337) 721-3600.
/s/Wesley W. Crain,
Director
Planning and
Development
Jan 27, Feb 3 2t
2093570
Notice Cost- $151.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
THE CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFFS OFFICE FOUND A GOAT. THE GOAT WAS PICKED UP ON 01/13/2026 AROUND BROUSSARD LANE AND COMMON STREET IN LAKE CHARLES. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE OWNER OF THE ANIMAL, OR CAN CLAIM THIS ANIMAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE LIVESTOCK DIVISION AT 337-494-4536 OR LT. DAN HEBERT AT 337-263-4272.
Jan 23- Feb 5 2t
2093136
Notice Cost- $145.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT
This is to advise that the contract between Gunter Construction, Inc. and the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, dated April 30, 2025, filed on record on May 1, 2025, bearing File No. 3571040 for Goosport New Pool and Improvements, for the City of Lake Charles, LA, designated as Project No. CP3512, has been substantially completed and accepted by the City Council of the City of Lake Charles on January 7, 2026.
Any person or persons, individuals or corporations holding a claim against said Project should file said claim with the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish, before February 27, 2026.
CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA
:/s/Marshall J.
Simien, Jr.
MARSHALL J.
SIMIEN, JR.,
MAYOR
Jan 20, 27, Feb 3 3t
2091854
Notice Cost- $77.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT
This is to advise that the contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and HD Truck & Tractor, L.L.C., dated September 26, 2024, filed on record on September 27, 2024, bearing File No. 3552544, for Calcasieu Parish Project No. 24-302-0003 (Gauthier Road Bridge Replacement Project) has been substantially completed and accepted by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on Thursday, January 22, 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 March 12, 2026.
Brian Abshire,
President
Jan 27, Feb 3 2t
2091441
Notice Cost- $52.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
February 3, 2026
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SUCCESSION OF
No. 64,141 D
ROGER D. NATION, JR.
FILED: Jan 07, 2026
14TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF
CALCASIEU
STATE OF LOUISIANA
//s// Brittany McLaughlin
DEPUTY CLERK
NOTICE
NOTICE IS GIVEN to the creditors of this Succession and all other interested persons, that TINA NATION, Administratrix of this Succession, has petitioned this Court to authorize her to sell to Katie Richard LeBlanc and Patrick Taylor LeBlanc, pursuant to a Louisiana Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell, all of the successions interest in immovable property situated in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, which property is more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
Lot 52 of Country Club Acres
Bearing the municipal address: 4512 East Quail Hollow Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605
The total purchase price for the property to be sold, including the successions interest described hereinabove, is TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($290,000.00) DOLLARS cash.
Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his or her opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, this 7th day of January, 2025
//s// Brittany McLaughlin
DEPUTY CLERK, FOURTEENTH
JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Jan 13, Feb 3 2t
2090690
Notice Cost- $181.99
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New Orleans Times-Picayune | Advocate (Jefferson Parish)
New Orleans
February 3, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE - - - STATE OF LOUISIANA 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON No.: 849-878 DIVISION " D " SUCCESSIONS OF MYRTLE FOLSE CORTEZ, wife of/and MURPHY L. CORTEZ, a/k/a MURPHY L. CORTEZ, Sr. STATE OF LOUISIANA 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON No.: 849-878 DIVISION D" SUCCESSIONS OF MYRTLE FOLSE CORTEZ, wife of/and MURPHY L. CORTEZ, a/k/a MURPHY L. CORTEZ, Sr. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Provisional Administratrix of these successions has Petitioned this Court for authority to sell immovable property belonging to the decedents at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure for Two Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred and 00/100 ($234,900.00) DOLLARS, cash, in accordance with the terms in the Petition for Private Sale of Immovable Property. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows: Myrtle Folse Cortez' undivided one-half interest in the following described property: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that subdivision thereof known as OAK FOREST SUBDIVISION, in accordance with a plan of subdivision by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. C.E. & S., dated March 16, 1978, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council on July 17, 1978, under Ordinance No. 13442, registered in COB 933, folio 351, and according to said plan, said lot is designated as LOT 3, SQUARE 1, and Lot 3 measures Sixty-five and no/100 (65.00) feet front on Red Oak Drive, same width in the rear, by depths of one hundred and no/100 (100.00) feet between equal and parallel lines. All as more fully between equal and parallel lines. All as more fully shown on survey of Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated March 17, 1994, revised to show improvements April 4, 1994, attached hereto. The improvements thereon bear the municipal no. 4732 Red Oak Dr., Marrero, Louisiana 701. Being the same property acquired by Myrtle Folse Cortez, wife of/and Murphy Cortez from Anthony R. Collura, Inc. by act before Roberta M. Gattuso, Notary Public, dated May 20, 1994, registered at COB 2894, folio 750, Ent. no. 94-29928, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. Murphy L. Cortez, a/k/a Murphy L. Cortez, Sr.'s undivided one-half interest in the following described property: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, in that subdivision thereof known as OAK FOREST SUBDIVISION, in accordance with a plan of subdivision by J.J. Krebs & Sons, Inc. C.E. & S., dated March 16, 1978, approved by the Jefferson Parish Council on July 17, 1978, under Ordinance No. 13442, registered in COB 933, folio 351, and according to said plan, said lot is designated as LOT 3, SQUARE 1, and Lot 3 measures Sixty-five and no/100 (65.00) feet front on Red Oak Drive, same width in the rear, by depths of one hundred and no/100 (100.00) feet between equal and parallel lines. All as more fully between equal and parallel lines. All as more fully shown on survey of Dufrene Surveying & Engineering, Inc., dated March 17, 1994, revised to show improvements April 4, 1994, attached hereto. The improvements thereon bear the municipal no. 4732 Red Oak Dr., Marrero, Louisiana 701. Being the same property acquired by Myrtle Folse Cortez, wife of/and Murphy Cortez from Anthony R. Collura, Inc. by act before Roberta M. Gattuso, Notary Public, dated May 20, 1994, registered at COB 2894, folio 750, Ent. no. 94-29928, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana. Any heir, legatee or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his or her opposition within seven (7) days from the date on which the last publication of this notice appears. JON A. GEGENHEIMER, Clerk Publication: The New Orleans Advocate Attorney: Jerald R. Madere (Bar #8825) Address: 4141 Veterans Blvd., Suite 320 Metairie, Louisiana 70002-5595 Telephone No: (504) 455-4041 173694-JAN 14-FEB 3-2T $168.62
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