PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF ERATH VERMILION PARISH OCTOBER 12, 2026 PRESIDING: MAYOR TAYLOR MENCACCI BOARD OF ALDERMEN: STEPHANIE BROUSSARD, SCOTT BERNARD, MIKE RICHARD, CORY DUPLANTIS, JASON CONNOR A motion was offered by Jason Connor seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, approving the minutes of the regular meeting September 14, 2026. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Mike Richard and duly carried, approving the bills for payment. A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, approving Partial Payment #1 to EP Breaux in the amount of $71,202.50 regarding the Electrical Substation, A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, approving Partial Payment #4 to TriStar in the amount of $40,023.15 regarding the Electrical Substation. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, approving Change Order #1 with an increase of $4,105.00 to Preferred Electric regarding replacement of Existing Street Light Fixtures with New LED Fixtures. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, approving Partial Payment #2 to Preferred Electric in the amount of $72,468.90. A motion was offered by Scott Bernard, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, adopting a Resolution of Acceptance authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Act of Acceptance from Preferred Electric, Inc., pertaining to the completion of the contract for the replacement of existing street light fixtures with new led fixtures. A motion was offered by Stephanie Broussard, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, adopting the September budget-to-actual financial reports. A motion was offered by Cory Duplantis, seconded by Jason Connor and duly carried, adopting a Resolution to increase Court Fines by $4.00. A motion was offered by Jason Connor, seconded by Stephanie Broussard and duly carried, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Taylor Mencacci Raquel Harris Mayor Town Clerk (PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 17, 2026) Cost: $72.00

ST. MARY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY’S INVITATION TO BID St. Mary Community Action Agency (St. Mary CAA) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified and licensed HVAC contractors for the purchase and installation of a new Air Conditioning/HVAC system at the Peter Pan Head Start Center. Scope of Work The selected contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, permits, supervision, installation, testing, start-up, and related work necessary to provide a complete and operational air conditioning/HVAC system. Detailed specifications and project requirements will be provided to qualified bidders. Davis-Bacon Requirements This project is subject to applicable Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) requirements. The successful contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Davis-Bacon labor standards, including: Payment of laborers and mechanics at not less than the applicable Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for the classifications of work performed; Inclusion of all applicable Davis-Bacon labor standards requirements in subcontracts and lower-tier subcontracts. Failure to comply with applicable Davis-Bacon requirements may result in withholding of payments, contract remedies, and other penalties as provided by federal law. Contractor Qualifications Bidders must be properly licensed and qualified to perform the work and must demonstrate experience with comparable HVAC installation projects. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate their ability to comply with all applicable federal grant requirements. The project will be funded in whole with Dept. of Health and Human Services grant funds. Submission of Bids Interested contractors may obtain the project specifications, bid requirements, and additional information by contacting: St. Mary Community Action Agency Jeffery Beverly 1407 Barrow Street, Franklin, LA 70538 Phone: 337-828-5703 Sealed bids must be received no later than October 25, 2026, at 11:00am at: 1407 Barrow Street Franklin, LA 70538 Bids received after the stated deadline will not be considered. St. Mary CAA reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the contractor whose bid is determined to be in the best interest of the Head Start program and consistent with applicable federal procurement requirements. “St. Mary CAA is an Equal Opportunity Agency” (PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 10, 14, & 17, 2026) Cost: 72.00

Minutes of a Seventh Ward Gravity Drainage District No. 2 Board of Commissioners regular meeting held Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at the 7th Ward Main Fire House, 20206 Highway 82 Abbeville, La. 70510. President, Donald Sagrera, presiding, called the meeting to order. Roll Call: Present: Mr. Donald Sagrera Absent: Mr. Kevin LeMaire Mr. Eddie Lege Mr. Scott Griffin Mr. Allen Mclain Guest present: Mr. Johnny Choate, Drainage Board Accountant. Accountant: Mr. Johnny Choate • Mr. Johnny Choate gave all the board members a copy of the 2025 Audit conducted by The CPA firm, Kolder, Slaven & Co. He presented the findings of the audit which are the same every year. The 2025 Audit of the drainage district was a good audit with a new requirement. The budgetary compliance: (a discontinued requirement brought back in 2025) to publish a notice 20 days before the end of the year announcing adoption of the new budget for the upcoming year. Motion by Mr. Scott Griffin, seconded by, Mr. Eddie Lege, unanimously carried, accepting the Kolder, Slaven & Co.’s 2025 Audit Report of the 7th Ward Gravity Drainage District. • Employee, Todd Broussard, insurance policy cost $982.99/month, we pay 68% at $668.00/month. He is voluntarily going on Medicare, he has Part A & B, Suppliment policy and drug plan. He paid Part B for 3 months (he is not drawing Social Security) with a drug plan at $406.00/month. If we reimburse him (it is non-taxable to him) his share at 32% would be $129.00/month. Our share at 68% at $276.00/month. Everyone saves money. The board agreed to reimburse employee, Todd Broussard, 68%/month on his Medicare Health Insurance Premium. • The Monthly-Budget Comparison was not available. Mr. Choate will e-mail it to all the board members and we will review it at the next meeting. Motion by Mr. Eddie Lege, seconded by, Mr. Scott Griffin, unanimously carried, to dispense reading and accept the meeting minutes of June 26, 2026 and July 8, 2026. Supervisor’s Report: Mr. Eddie Lege • We are still pulling trees and aquatics from the canals and fixing wash outs in some levees with the mini-excavator. • We are spraying when the conditions are right. • The mowing is going good before the rainy spell. We are working our way north with the mowing. The new Massey Ferguson Tractor with the 15’ Batwing Mower and the new 3-Point Hitch, Modern, Bushog are operational and cutting good. • The water situation is good, everyone has plenty of water for their operations. The system is high due to the recent rains have to let some out. • Consolidated Drainage District No. 1, gave us some Diamond hydraulic-motors and cutter heads. We checked the motors and they are not good but some of the cutter heads are good. • I suggest we follow the required procedure and sell the John Deere, Model 6715, Tractor Serial number L06715B523687. The board was in favor of selling the tractor with a minimum bid of $20,000.00 Secretary-Treasurer’s Report: Mr. Edwin Broussard • On 7/31/26 a deposit into the maintenance account at the Bank of Abbeville. Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office June 2026 Distribution. I just received a check for the State-VPPJ Grant (partial) which will be deposited in the bank tomorrow. New Business: President, Donald Sagrera reported on the recorded/monitored Salinity Check Stations. Employees Joe Tessier and Daryl Landry helped with the water sampling. • Palmetto Island State Park – 8 grains • Ambar – 13 grains • Intracoastal City (Russel Richard’s camp) – 141 grains • ICWW – 463 grains Presentation of Bills: The board members reviewed the bills Seventh Ward Gravity Drainage Dist. No 2 Bills 08/12/2026   Abell & Son $ 126.42 CNA Surety $ 100.00 Card member services $ 81.87 Cintas $ 699.45 Discount Tire $ 1,897.40 Duhon Bros Oil $ 4,562.67 Entergy AM11949694 (June-July) $ 48.97 Entergy AM11949694 (July-Aug) $ 64.38 Entergy AM12737262 $ 64.63 Guidry Auto $ 71.34 Kolder Slaven $ 13,000.00 LWCC $ 10,264.00 LWCC $ 120.00 Perry, Selina (accounting software renewal) $ 909.00 Premier Farm & Ranch (brush cutter) $ 13,100.00 Slemco (Meter #34544558) $ 19.28 Slemco (Meter #34875442) $ 44.86 Sunshine $ 997.14 USA Equipment (tractor purchase) $ 92,290.00 Total $ 138,334.99 Motion by Mr. Eddie Lege, seconded by Mr. Allen Mclain, unanimously carried, authorizing the payment of bills. Motion by Mr. Allen Mclain, seconded by, Mr. Scott Griffin, unanimously carried, to adjourn the meeting. _______________________________ __________________________________ President Secretary (PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 17, 2026) Cost: $150.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Prairie Gregg Drainage District Erath, Louisiana Board of Commissioners Meeting September 14, 2026 Minutes of the Prairie Gregg Drainage District Board of Commissioners' regular meeting held Monday September 14, 2026, at the District Office, 5028 Frank Road, Erath, Louisiana. President Henrik Kasperski, presiding Board members present: Henrik Kasperski, Emile Thibodeaux, Mark Broussard, Bonnie Broussard, Robert Moss Board members absent: none Guest: Kirk Broussard, Jennifer Parker The meeting was called to order. Henrik Kasperski led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. By motion of Bonnie Broussard, duly seconded by Emile Thibodeaux, and unanimously carried, the minutes for the August 10, 2026, board meeting were approved. By motion of Emile Thibodeaux duly seconded by Mark Broussard, and unanimously carried, the review of the monthly budget to actual comparison report for August 2026 was accepted as presented and is to be kept on file. By motion of Robert Moss duly seconded by Bonnie Broussard, and unanimously carried, the bills for August 2026 were accepted as presented and is to be kept on file. Kirk Broussard presented the supervisor's report: 1. We finished mowing on the Moss Estate. 2. We purchased 2030 Gallons of off-road diesel at $9,338.00. 3. The spring on the other side of the tracks on Kirk's excavator broke and needs new rollers on the bottom. Some are leaking and some are not rolling. Will cost around $15,000 to repair the excavator. It will be moved to the CAT shop in Broussard. 4. We have a welder who is repairing the top of the barge. 5. We have received bids for repairs on the doors and awnings for the office. 6. Shannon Neveaux called and asked about the possibilities for levee construction from the Vermilion River to Iberia parish line. There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. (PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 17, 2026) Cost: $72.00

- 3 - TIGRE LAGOON FIELD 26-309 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, OCTOBER 13, 2026, upon the application of LLOX, L.L.C. 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 Lower Cris R Zone, Reservoir A, in the Tigre Lagoon Field, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. 1. To redefine the Lower Cris R Zone, Reservoir A, created by Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 192-EE, effective August 27, 2013, in accordance with the DEFINITION set forth below. 2. To confirm the unit boundary and tract sharing percentages for the Lower Cris R Zone, Reservoir A, established by Order No. 192-EE, effective August 27, 2013. 3. To confirm LLOX, L.L.C. as operator of the redefined unit. 4. To find that, except to the extent contrary to the order granted by the Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Energy in connection with the hearing held on this application, the provisions of Order No. 192-EE, effective August 27, 2013, and all applicable Statewide Orders, shall remain in full force and effect. 5. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Lower Cris R Zone, Reservoir A was originally defined in Order No. 192-EE, effective August 27, 2013, and is hereby redefined as being the stratigraphic equivalent of that oil, gas and condensate bearing zone encountered between the measured depths of 17,880’ and 21,550’ (electrical log measurements) in the Superior Oil Company-Willis Hulin No. 1 Well (SN 158468), located in Section 2, Township 14 South, Range 4 East. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana. http://dnr.louisiana.gov/conshearings All parties having interest therein shall take notice thereof. BY ORDER OF: DUSTIN H. DAVIDSON, SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY Baton Rouge, LA 9/9/26;9/12/26 L 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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This Notice does not constitute a summons to appear, but is merely an invitation to attend the hearing if you so desire. Copy of this Notice is being sent to all known interested and represented parties and interested owners. This Legal Notice has been published in THE ADVOCATE, Baton Rouge, LA, and will be published in the ABBEVILLE MERIDIONAL, Abbeville, LA. PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE HEARING HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 27, 2026. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY NOTICE YOU WILL RECEIVE. (PUBLISHED:OCTOBER 17, 2026) Cost: $90.00

Abbeville, Louisiana October 12, 2026 Minutes of a Consolidated Gravity Drainage District # 2A Board of Commissioners regular meeting held at the Vermilion Parish Library, Kaplan Branch, 815 N. Cushing Ave., Kaplan, La. on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM. President Donald Gaspard presiding The meeting was called to order. Roll call: Present: Mr. Mark Comeaux Mr. Donald Gaspard Mr. Randy Stutes Absent: Mr. Ted Girouard Mr. Thomas Lalande Also in attendance: Clerk Denise LeBlanc and Operator Jessie Fabre Guests: None By motion of Mr. Randy Stutes, seconded by Mr. Mark Comeaux, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 14, 2026, the special meeting of September 16, 2026 and the special meeting of September 30, 2026 were approved. Clerk Denise LeBlanc provided all board members with the monthly actual budget analysis for review and discussion. By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Randy Stutes, and unanimously carried, the clerk’s treasurer’s report of $224,402.89 in the maintenance fund was accepted. EXHIBIT I (ON FILE) President Donald Gaspard reviewed the September bank statement. Supervisor’s Report: Operator Jessie Fabre reported the work schedule was good. The top of the boom on the brush cutter has been welded and is back in operation. The drum mulcher is still broken. Clerk’s Report: The clerk informed the Board of the decision by the police jury requiring 100’ right of way for all drainage ditches. The clerk informed the Board she would present the proposed 2027 budget at the November meeting and requested feedback on any suggestions for budget changes. Old Business: President Donald Gaspard advised he will contact Mr. Thomas Wolf with JBI Helicopters to spray herbicides in designated canals. New Business: Mr. Mark Comeaux added Mr. Jared Deculus’ property off of Sellers Rd. to the improvement list. Letters of public drainage maintenance required by the Office of Sanitation was issued to: • Scotty Thibodeaux, 17130 Saddle Creek Rd., Rayne, La. • Brett Meaux, 5635 Percy Rd., Kaplan, La. • Boyd Girouard, 6129 La. Hwy. 13, Kaplan, La. Mr. Randy Stutes requested the clerk issue a letter to the police jury and police jurors with the drainage district’s wishes if extra money is available, as per Skye Ebanks and Mitzi Dohrman with the NRCS. The district would like funds for additional spraying and a rubber tire backhoe. By motion of Mr. Mark Comeaux, seconded by Mr. Randy Stutes, and unanimously carried, the following monthly bills were approved for payment: Deere Credit --------------------------------------------- $ 6,375.00 pd. ck# 5800 Gravity Drainage District No. 2 ---------------------- 24.00 pd. ck# 5801 Abbeville Meridional ---------------------------------- 309.00 Deere Credit -------------------------------------------- 6,925.00 Duhon Brothers Oil Co. ------------------------------ 8,953.87 Guidry’s Auto Parts ----------------------------------- 580.30 L & R Construction Co. ------------------------------ 1,800.00 Piazza Office Supply --------------------------------- 2.35 Primco Fab -------------------------------------------- 1,252.00 Sunshine ----------------------------------------------- 444.56 Visa ----------------------------------------------------- 142.50 pd. ck# 5795 Parish Gov’t Risk Mgmt. ------------------------------ 1,012.09 TOTAL BILLS ---------------------------------------- $ 27,820.67 By motion of Mr. Randy Stutes, seconded by Mr. Mark Comeaux, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned. __________________________ _____________________________ President Secretary (PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 17, 2026) Cost: $114.00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the state fiscal year 2027-2028. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 will be available for review on October 1, 2026, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200M, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or online at https://www.dotd.la.gov/. All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views in person. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. Comments may also be provided at the link above. All interested parties will be able to listen to the meeting virtually. The information to participate virtually will be posted at the link above. Written statements and comments can be handed to the committee conducting the hearing or mailed to the following address, postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing: JOINT TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85) P.O. BOX 94245 BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245 Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD (Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (2027-2028) Date & Time DOTD District Parishes Location Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:00 am 02 Jefferson (Grand Isle only), Lafourche, Terrebonne Terrebonne Parish Council Chambers Government Tower 8026 W Main St, Suite 600, Houma Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:30 pm 02 Jefferson (except Grand Isle), Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles Jefferson Parish Council Chambers Yenni Building 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, New Orleans Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:00 am 62 Livingston, St. Helena, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington Tangipahoa Parish Council Chambers 206 E Mulberry St Amite City Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:30 pm 61 Ascension, Assumption, E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, W. Baton Rouge, W. Feliciana State Capitol Basement, House Committee Room 6, Baton Rouge Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:00 am 58 Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, LaSalle, Tensas Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Media Center 7293 Prairie Rd, Winnsboro Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:00 pm 05 E. Carroll, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Union, W. Carroll Monroe Civic Center Miro-Madison Room 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroe Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:30 am 04 Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, Webster Bossier City Council Chambers 620 Benton Rd Bossier City Wednesday, October 28, 2026 2:30 pm 08 Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, Winn Pineville City Hall Council Meeting Room 910 Main Street, Pineville Thursday, October 29, 2026 9:00 am 07 Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Council Chambers 1015 Pithon St, Lake Charles Thursday, October 29, 2026 1:30 pm 03 Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion Lafayette Consolidated Government City Hall Council Chambers Auditorium 705 W University Ave, Lafayette

NOTICE OF LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES In accordance with the provisions of R.S. 18:535(B), notice is hereby given of the locations of the polling places in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Precinct - Polling Place: 01 - First District 6 – Summerfield Station – Bernice, LA 03 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 05 - New Village Hall, Athens, LA 07 - Crossroads Community Center, Athens, LA 08 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 10 - Lisbon Community Center, Lisbon, LA 11A - Lisbon Community Center, Lisbon, LA 21 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 31 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 34 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 35 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 36 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 37 - New Claiborne Parish Fair Building, Haynesville, LA 41 - Harris Community Center, Minden, LA 42 - Harris Community Center, Minden, LA 51 - New Village Hall, Athens, LA 81 - Lisbon Community Center, Lisbon, LA 84A - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 85 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 87 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 88 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 91 - Junction City Mayor’s Office, Junction City, LA 92 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 93 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA 96 - Homer City Hall, Homer, LA Claiborne Parish Board of Election Supervisors (October 16, 2026) _______________

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REVIEW PERIOD Proposed Revisions to the Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) – HOTMA Updates Housing Authority Name: Haynesville Housing Authority Date of Notice: October 6, 2026 Overview of Changes Haynesville Housing Authority gives notice that a public review period and hearing will be held regarding proposed updates to our Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) for the Public Housing program. These updates incorporate federal mandates from the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), which brings significant changes to HUD programs. Key updates include: • Income & Deductions: Revised calculations for adjusted income, medical expense thresholds, and elderly/disabled or dependent deductions. • Asset Limits: New caps on net family assets and ownership restrictions in accordance with HOTMA Section 104. • Reexaminations: Updated rules for annual and interim re-examinations. • Verification: Implementation of an updated verification hierarchy. The proposed ACOP draft detailing all policy changes is available for public review starting October 6, 2026 through November 30, 2026 at: • In Person: 1953 Mill St., Haynesville, LA during business hours Monday–Thursday, 8:00AM – 5:00 PM]). A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed ACOP updates will be held: • Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2026 • Time: 10:30 am • Location: 1741 Amos Dr., Haynesville, LA Written comments will be accepted throughout the public comment period. • By Mail or Hand Delivery: • By Email: haynesvillehousi@bellsouth.net (October 16, 2026)

CLAIBORNE PARISH TOURISM COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESOLUTION NO. CPTCB - #0001 A RESOLUTION ENDORSING BOTH SALES TAX PROPOSITIONS ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 BALLOT IN SUPPORT OF A CLEAN, WELCOMING, AND TOURIST-FRIENDLY CLAIBORNE PARISH WHEREAS, Claiborne Parish's rolling hills, historic towns, beautiful lake, and abundant opportunities for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation are valuable assets that attract visitors and enrich the lives of residents; and WHEREAS, tourism is an increasingly important part of the parish's economy, and preserving the beauty and cleanliness of the parish supports local businesses, community pride, and a welcoming experience for visitors; and WHEREAS, consistent, house-to-house curbside trash collection over the past decade has helped keep rural Claiborne Parish clean by reducing accumulated household waste, litter, and debris, and providing residents with a dependable alternative to burning or improperly disposing of household trash; and WHEREAS, maintaining reliable solid waste collection and disposal is essential to protecting the parish's scenic character and sustaining its appeal as a destination for tourism and outdoor recreation; and WHEREAS, voters will consider two sales and use tax propositions on November 3, 2026: a 1.375% tax in the Claiborne Parish Sales Tax District and a 0.625% tax in Sales Tax District No. 2 of the Parish of Claiborne, each for a ten-year period beginning January 1, 2027, with proceeds dedicated to solid waste collection and disposal and materials for surfacing and maintaining public roads within the respective districts; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Claiborne Parish Tourism Commission recognizes that a clean, well-maintained parish is fundamental to its tourism mission and to the quality of life enjoyed by residents; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Claiborne Parish Tourism Commission hereby endorses passage of both sales tax propositions appearing on the November 3, 2026 ballot. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board encourages eligible voters in the respective districts to vote in favor of both propositions to support dependable rural trash collection, preserve the parish's natural beauty, and maintain a clean, welcoming environment for residents and visitors. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be entered into the official minutes of the Commission and that a copy be provided to the Claiborne Parish Police Jury. CPTCB#0001 ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Claiborne Parish Tourism Commission at a duly convened meeting on October 5, 2026. Vote: Yeas 4, Nays 0, Abstentions 1, Absent 2 Jack D. Hightower, Chair Ashley Buckner, Secretary (October 16, 2026)

NOTICE Parcel No. 9100056200 Edwin A. Reynolds or Estate THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN CLAIBORNE PARISH, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Parcel # 9100056200 / No Municipal Address Brief Legal: LOT F: COM. AT PT. 998.23 FT N. OF SW COR. OF SE/4 NE/4, SEC. 31; TH. N. ALONG W. LINE SD. FORTY 300.93 FT; TH. E. 697.56 FT; TH. S. 300.93 FT; TH. W. 697.56 FT. TO PT. OF BEG. CONT. 4.819 AC. M/L, SIT. IN SE/4 NE/4, SEC. 31/22/4. Legal Description: The following described tract situated in SE ¼ of NE ¼, Section 31, Township 22 North, Range 4 West, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, to-wit: Commencing at a point 998.23 feet North of the Southwest corner of SE ¼ of NE ¼ , said Section 31, thence run North along the West line of said forty a distance of 300.93 feet, thence run East a distance of 697.56 feet, thence run South a distance of 300.93 feet, thence run West a distance of 697.56 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.819 acres, more or less, with all and singular the improvements thereon. 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 six (6) months of the date of the first publication of this notice, or the recording of an act transferring ownership, if later. Claiborne Parish Tax Collector 300 HWY 146 Homer, Louisiana 71040 318-927-4807 (October 16, 2026)

PARISH OF CLAIBORNE PUBLIC NOTICE Parcel# 9320036225 Notice is hereby given that the Parish of Claiborne has received a request to sell their respective tax interest in the following listed property. This property has previously been adjudicated to the Parish of Claiborne for unpaid taxes. A public sale of this property will begin at 3:00 PM. on October 20, 2026 at the Claiborne Parish Police Jury, 507 West Main Street, Homer, LA 71040. The minimum bid has been set at $1,577.57. Anyone intending to bid must hand deliver your intent letter and processing fee to E & P Consulting Services, LLC, at 1030 N 9th Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201 by noon on October 16, 2026. NO faxed, telephoned, mailed or any kind of electronic submission of intent to bid will be accepted. Any intent to bid letter received by the above deadline will allow 1 party into the bid session. If more than one offer for any particular piece of property is received, all parties who have submitted a written offer will be allowed to bid on the property. For additional information, please contact Parish Adjudicated Property Program at E&P Consulting Services, LLC at 318-807-0924 or ParishPropertyInfo@louisianalandsolutions.com Parcel# 9320036225 / Municipal Address: 1192 Waller Drive (Claiborne Parish) Brief Legal: LOTS #16 & 17, BLK. 58 OF THE GARLAND HEIGHTS SUBDIV Legal Description LOTS NOS. SIXTEEN AND SEVENTEEN (16 & 17) OF BLOCK NO. FIFTY-EIGHT (58) of the GARLAND HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION of the Town of Haynesville, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana, with all and singular the improvements thereon and all rights thereunto belonging, Municipally known as 1192 Waller Drive, Haynesville, LA. (September 18 and October 16, 2026)