NOTICE OF FILING OF CLAIBORNE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.’S (CEC) FORMULA RATE PLAN ANNUAL REPORT FILING. This notice is given pursuant to Article IV, Section 21, Paragraph (D) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, regarding electricity rates in in the Parishes of Bienville, Claiborne, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, and Webster. CEC has filed a formula rate plan (“FRP”) annual report pursuant to LPSC Docket No. U-36552, In re: Application for approval of Formula Rate Plan and modifications to base rates. Any comments or questions concerning this filing may be directed to the Louisiana Public Service Commission at (225) 342-4999. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 5, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, City Hall, and 401 North Trenton Street. Case No. 1651(a): Rezone from D-2, Heavy Industrial District to B-3, General Business District and R-3, Multi-Family Residential District (b) Change Future Land Use from HI, High Intensity Industrial to HIC, High Intensity Commercial and MX, Mixed Use Owner: ROM Properties, LLC Applicant: ROM Properties, LLC / City of Ruston Location: South of and adjacent to LA Highway 150 (West Alabama Avenue) and east of and adjacent to LA Highway 818 (Tarbutton Road). Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel Number 21183000009 Any person interested in these matters may attend these public hearings and voice that interest. 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, March 12, 2025. Requests for accommodations should be made to Angie Robinson, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8654). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $61.00 on Mar 5, 7, & 14, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, City Hall, and 401 North Trenton Street. Case No. 1652(a): Rezone from D-2, Heavy Industrial District to B-3, General Business District (b) Change Future Land Use from HI, High Intensity Industrial to HIC, High Intensity Commercial and MX, Mixed Use. Owner: Hole In One of Ruston, LLC Applicant: Hole in One of Ruston, LLC / City of Ruston Location: 911 Highway 150 (West Alabama Avenue); Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel Number 22183310001 Any person interested in these matters may attend these public hearings and voice that interest. 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, March 12, 2025. Requests for accommodations should be made to Angie Robinson, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8654). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $61.00 on Mar 5, 7, & 14, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, City Hall, and 401 North Trenton Street. Case No. 1653(a): Rezone from D-2, Heavy Industrial District to B-3, General Business District and R-3, Multi-Family Residential District (b) Change Future Land Use from HI, High Intensity Industrial to HIC, High Intensity Commercial and MX, Mixed Use Owner: Michael L. Skipper Applicant: Michael L. Skipper / City of Ruston Location: South of and adjoining LA Highway 150 (West Alabama Avenue), west of Maple Street and south of Peaks RAJ Lane. Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel Number 22183891280 Any person interested in these matters may attend these public hearings and voice that interest. 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, March 12, 2025. Requests for accommodations should be made to Angie Robinson, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8654). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $61.00 on Mar 5, 7, & 14, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, City Hall, and 401 North Trenton Street. Case No. 1654(a): Rezone from D-2, Heavy Industrial District to B-3, General Business District and R-3, Multi-Family Residential District (b) Change Future Land Use from High Intensity Industrial to HIC, High Intensity Commercial and MX, Mixed Use. Owner: Joel P. Milam, et al Applicant: Joel P. Milam, et al / City of Ruston Location: South of and adjoining LA Highway 150 (West Alabama Avenue), west of and adjoining LA Highway 818 (Tarbutton Road) Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel Number 21183000020 Any person interested in these matters may attend these public hearings and voice that interest. 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, March 12, 2025. Requests for accommodations should be made to Angie Robinson, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8654). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $61.00 on Mar 5, 7, & 14, 2025.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Purchasing Office, P.O. Box 3157, 208 Keeny Circle, Room 408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM on April 2, 2025, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened for the following: Repair of Warehouse and Applied Trade Shops Louisiana Tech University 1101 Hull Avenue Ruston, LA 71270 LPAC Bid No. 50012-575-25 Complete Bid Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Designer, but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: mcnew Architecture, APAC Attn: Brian McNew, AIA, NCARB 3556 Youree Drive Shreveport, LA 71105 318-219-7388 brianmcnew@att.net All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. For this project, Liquidated Damages will apply in the amount of Two Hundred and 00/100 ($200.00) per day for each consecutive calendar day which the work is not completed, beginning with the first day beyond the established completion date of 180 calendar days. A MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 A.M. on March 20, 2025, at Physical Plant Offices at 1201 Hull Ave., Ruston, LA 71270 Contractors must report to Physical Plant Offices Lobby. where they will be directed to the meeting location. Sign-in will be at the meeting location between 9:30 A.M. and 10:00 A.M. Meeting will be closed at 10:00 A.M. Persons arriving after the meeting starts will not be allowed to submit a prime bid for the project. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by an officer, estimator or other individual knowledgeable with preparing the bid, is MANDATORY and will be considered a pre-condition for bidder eligibility. Roll call will be conducted at the start and conclusion of the Conference. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. 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. Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 5, 12, & 19, 2025.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD NEW CLASSROOM ADDITION FOR CHOUDRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NEW CHEER / WEIGHT ROOM BUILDING FOR CHOUDRANT HIGH SCHOOL Commission Number: 2408B Sealed bids for the construction of the following project will be received by the Lincoln Parish School Board, located at 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 2:00 PM. local time on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the 2:00 PM. deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened. PROJECT: New Classroom Addition for Choudrant Elementary School and New Cheer/Weight Room Building for Choudrant High School PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Construction Work CONTRACT TIME: 250 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $500 per Calendar Day A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 8:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in front of Choudrant Elementary’s main Lobby at 160 Walker Road in Choudrant, Louisiana. Owner Telephone (318) 255-1430 and Fax (318) 255-3203. Representatives from the OWNER and ARCHITECT will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. The contractors have the option of submitting their bid to the location stated above or submitting their bid electronically at www.CENTRALBIDDING.com. The complete Contract Bid Documents, including drawings and specifications, will be available online at www.CENTRALBIDDING.com. Hard copy sets of the drawings and specifications are also available upon request with a deposit of $200.00 for each set of documents, or $20.00 for a CD containing pdf. images of the same bidding documents, from the office of Michael L. Walpole, Architect, LLC located at 330 West Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270 (318- 251-2151). Deposit is fully refundable on two sets to all bonafide prime bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, not later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit of all other hard copy sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above. Any Prime Bidder not bidding must return documents seven (7) days prior to bid in order to receive the full deposit. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the Lincoln Parish School Board or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid. If the Bid Bond option is chosen by the contractor, the Bid Bond shall be on the form that is included as part of the bidding documents. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. Bids shall be received only on proposal forms furnished by the Architect that are included as part of the bidding documents. The Bidder is advised that the Lincoln Parish School board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure that all subcontractors comply with this law. The Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time. The Lincoln Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities. Other documentation and information required including but not limited to the low bidder’s attestation pursuant to R.L.S 38:2212.10 and 2227 shall be furnished by the low bidder within ten (10) days after the bid opening. Prospective bidders must be in compliance with Executive Order 12549, pertaining to Disbarment and Suspension, and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Section 85.105 and 85.110. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on Feb 26, Mar 5, & 12, 2025.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Simsboro School District No. 3 of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on January 7, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) Shall Simsboro School District No. 3 of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of 3.33 mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $247,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of maintaining and operating school facilities in the District, including, but not limited to, the payment of the costs of utilities, said millage to represent a .34 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.99 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2025 pursuant to an election held on May 2, 2015? The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit: PRECINCTS 01-01(PART) 01-02(PART) 02-01(PART) 03-01 03-03 03-04(PART) 11-05(PART) The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $20,500. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Lincoln Parish School Board Office, 410 S. Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on March 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2025.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana. Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338. Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 19, 26, & March 5, 2025.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Louisiana Tech University, Purchasing Office, Keeny Hall Room 408, 208 Keeny Circle, Ruston, LA 71272. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in Keeny Hall Room 408, 208 Keeny Circle, Ruston LA 71272. FOR: Replace Hale Hall Chiller & Chill Water Pumps Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 01-107-24-05, F.01004586 Bid Number: 50012-591-25 Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from John J. Guth Associates, Inc. Printed copies are not available from the Designer but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: John J. Guth Associates, Inc. 208 Milam Street Shreveport, LA 71101 Telephone: 318-221-8638 E-mail: cbullard@guthassoc.com or dsisco@guthassoc.com All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Wyly Auditorium. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Mechanical Work. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. 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. When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THEN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $75.00 on Feb 19, 26, & March 5, 2025.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RUSTON Sealed bids for the following project will be received by the Purchasing Department of the City of Ruston, Louisiana, located at Ruston Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the Purchasing Director. Bids received after the 2:00 P.M. deadline will be returned via certified mail to the bidder unopened. PROJECT: Eastland Avenue Water Improvements PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Municipal and Public Works Construction CONTRACT TIME: 120 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $500.00 per Calendar Day Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (the Contract Documents, Specifications, and Drawings) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana or to bona fide suppliers of materials and equipment at the office of the engineer, Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $75.00 which is the cost of reproduction and handling. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit. Bidding documents (the contract documents, specifications, and drawings) can also be found on-line at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the City of Ruston or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. Bids shall be received only on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or through www.bidexpress.com. In no event shall proposal forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving proposals. The Bidder is advised that the City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure that all subcontractors comply with this law. If required for bidding, Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $108.00 on Feb 28, Mar 5 & 12, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE – Advertisement to Bidders Bids will be received at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department Office for the following: One Hustler Zero Turn Mower as is, no warranty or guarantee for salvage. (Located at Jackson Parish Rec. Department) One John Deere gator with a dump bed as is, no warranty or guarantee for salvage.(Located at Jackson Parish Golf Course) One John Deere Front Mower series 1445 as is, no warranty or guarantee for salvage.(Located at Jackson Parish Golf Course) One John Deere 1200A Bunker Drag as is, no warranty or guarantee for salvage.(Located at Jackson Parish Golf Course) One New Holland Tractor with front Bucket as is, no warranty or guarantee for salvage.(Located at Jackson Parish Golf Course) One Jacobsen tractor as is, no warranty or guarantee for salvage.(Located at Jackson Parish Golf Course) If you would like to come inspect each item the location is attached to each product and is open for public inspection. Monday -Friday 8am to 4pm. The Jackson Parish Recreation Department reserves the right to reject ALL Bids. Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Jackson Parish Recreation Department, P.O, Box 315, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, Until Monday April 1st 1:30 Pm. Please contact Justin Dodson for more details. All bids will be opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the deadline. All envelopes must be marked: SEALED BID –Monday April 1st, 2025: (List of what you are bidding on). Bids will be presented for consideration of award or rejection to the Jackson Parish Recreation Board on Monday, April 21st 2025, at 12:00 pm at Jackson Parish Rec Department Meeting Room,5254 Hwy 4, Jonesboro, Louisiana. ALL BIDS SHOULD BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED JPRD (List items bidding on) 2025. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Mar 5 & 19, 2025.