Anyone knowing information about, or the whereabouts of, the heirs of Debra Ann Callendar Smith and Gordon Lamar Smith, Jr., please contact Elizabeth C. Joynor, Attorney at Law, at 525 East Court Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251 or call (318) 259-4184. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 1 & 8, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Lexington Gibson, please call Attorney Gary D. Nunn, 850 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, telephone number (318) 259-8777. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 24 & May 1, 2026.

PUBLIC HEARING There will be a public hearing held on May 12, at 5:00p.m. at the Hodge Town Hall, Hodge, Louisiana. The purpose of this meeting is to adopt an ordinance for BUDGET for FY26-27 for the Village of Hodge, Hodge, Louisiana. A copy of the full proposed ordinance can be reviewed at the Village of Hodge Town Hall at 406 W. Central St. between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. Gerald T. Palmer Mayor Zelphia Schmidt Clerk Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Apr 24 & May 1, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: JACKSON PARISH 2026 ROAD PROGRAM, CONTRACT I – ASPHALT PROJECT, will be received by the JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY, Jonesboro, Louisiana, in the Sunshine Room of the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administration Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana, 71251 until 2:00 P.M., local time, on Thursday, May 28, 2026. No proposals will be received after this hour or date. On this date and specified time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. PROJECT: Jackson Parish 2026 Road Program Contract I – Asphalt Project PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 65 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Complete sets of drawings, specifications, and forms may be obtained at the office of RILEY COMPANY OF LOUISIANA, INC., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, P.O. Drawer 1303, Ruston, Louisiana 71273-1303, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $40.00. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit and any non-bidder upon so returning such set within ten days of bid opening will be refunded $10.00. Each proposal is to be accompanied by a certified check payable to the JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY or a bid bond, the amount of either of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the 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. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Types of construction required for this project include in-place soil stabilization, asphaltic concrete, leveling, and shoulder material. The JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY reserves the right to reject any or all proposals for just cause. JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY Todd Culpepper President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on May 1, 8 & 15, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 11, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, 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 Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a special tax of 5.07 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $983,600 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purposes of maintaining, improving and operating the buildings, equipment and property currently owned or subsequently purchased by the District; funding the operation of recreational programs within Jackson Parish; acquiring property, buildings, or equipment for the improvement and operation of the District, said millage to represent a .44 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 4.63 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on March 25, 2017? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, 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. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish 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 $40,500. 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 Jackson Parish Recreation District, Sports Complex Office, 5254 Hwy. 4, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026, at 12:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result 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, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2026.

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65219 CAROLYN GAFFORD CREAR A/K/A CAROLYN RUTH GAFFORD CREAR 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, 10 June, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: LOT 10A OF THE GRAMBLING HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION AS PER THE SURVEY OF ;OTS 10,11, AND 11A OF SECTION 4 OF THE RESURVEY OF LOTS 3, 4, AND 7 THROUGH 13 OF SECTION 4 OF GRAMBLING HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS PER THE MAP DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 1972, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT, RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, ;LOUISIANA, IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 178, PAGE 96, AS DATED REGISTER NUMBER C-89366, RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1974; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDE, RIGHTS-OF WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY (“PROPERTY”) Seized as the property of defendant CAROLYN GAFFORD CREAR A/K/A CAROLYN RUTH GAFFORD CREAR and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This is 29 days of April 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 05/01/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 1, 2026.

~BID NOTICE~ Lincoln Total Community Action, Inc. will be accepting sealed bids on the sale of the vehicle listed until Monday, May 18, 2026 – 3:00 PM. The vehicle will be sold on an “as is basis”. Item – 1999 Dodge Caravan (7-P) Bid forms may be provided via mail or picked up from the Lincoln Head Start Center, 421 West Vaughn Ave., Ruston, LA. All bids must be returned in a sealed envelope marked with the word “Bid” in the lower left corner. Bids must be received by Monday, May 18, 2026 – 3:00 PM. Bids will be opened and read aloud on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Office of the Executive Director – 421 West Vaughn Ave. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For additional information, contact – Clotill Smith at 318-255-5401 or Angela Taylor at 318-255-2319. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 1, 3, 8, 10 & 13, 2026.

Minutes of the Town of Dubach Board of Alderman Regular Meeting April 20, 2026 Town Hall The Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:30 p.m. All Council except Roberts were present Tammy Walker, Town Clerk took record. Invocation was led by Wilson Pledge of Allegiance was conducted in unison. Adoption of Agenda: Removed item 8f Owl Center discussion from the agenda. Adoption of agenda after removal: Billberry motioned; Graham seconded. Council reviewed Old Business: the completion of the Norris home repair and the Wynn street apartments. Council voted to approve March meeting minutes. Dunn motioned: Graham seconded. All in favor. Council voted to approve the March financial report. Graham motioned; Hennigan seconded. All in favor. Council discussed and voted to approve Ordinance 441 to increase the water meter deposit rates and new meter installation rates. Graham motioned and Dunn seconded. All in favor. The mayor introduced a fee schedule for use of the ballpark. Randy Rogers presented ideas for third party management based on commission only fees to manage events at the ballpark and other town events. Eric Hanna gave an update on the progress of the Gem Theater with a soft opening planned for May 22. Council discussed the propositions for alcohol sales in the upcoming May 16th election and expense reimbursement for LMA travel. No decisions were made on LMA expenses as some do not want to drive back and forth and would rather spend the night. Mayor gave an update on the Annual Egg Drop attendance and the upcoming Love the Boot trash pickup April 18. Public Comment: Richard Stephens asked to keep ballpark fees reasonable. Adjournment by Dunn, seconded by Hennigan. Motioned carried at 8:01 pm. Next Council meeting will be May 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on May 1, 2026.

Greater Ward One Waterworks District This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer The Board of Commissioners for Greater Ward One will conduct their meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the water office on Haddox Road. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations for this meeting should notify Greater Ward One Waterworks at 318-255-7995 at least three working days before the meeting. Agenda Open with Prayer Read Minutes Bid Review and Award -Water Well Number 6 2025 CCR and Letter Grade Corporate Resolution Authorizing Signatures Review and Approve Invoices Review Financial Reports Adjourn Kathy Farris Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 1, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled GITSIT Solutions, LLC Not in its Individual Capacity as Separate Trustee of GV Trust 2025-1 VS. Elaine Douglas Deberry A/K/A Elaine D. Deberry A/K/A Elaine Deberry. #65180, to-wit: The Unopened Succession of Elaine Douglas Deberry. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Danielle Smith or Michael R. Smith, Attorneys at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0557 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 26, 29 & May 1, 2026.

**** NOTICE of Variance Application and Public Hearing Applicant: Anthony Papasan Property Location: 14876 Old Atlanta Rd., within the town limits of the Town of Vivian. Purpose: The applicant seeks a variance to allow placement of a manufactured home on the above-referenced property. Hearing Details: A public hearing on the variance application will be held on MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M., VIVIAN TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 112 W. ALABAMA AVE., VIVIAN, LA 71082. Public Participation: Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing. Contact Information: For more information contact Town Clerk Kellie Morris, at 318-375-3856, email: clerk@townofvivian.us or Vivian Town Hall, located at 112 W. Alabama Ave., P.O. Box 832 Vivian, LA 71082. Application materials are available for review at Vivian Town Hall located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA during regular business hours.

**** NOTICE of Variance Application and Public Hearing Applicant: Jessica Williams Property Location: 107 N. Lee St., within the town limits of the Town of Vivian. Purpose: The applicant seeks a variance to allow placement of a manufactured home on the above-referenced property. Hearing Details: A public hearing on the variance application will be held on MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M., VIVIAN TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 112 W. ALABAMA AVE., VIVIAN, LA 71082. Public Participation: Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing. Contact Information: For more information contact Town Clerk Kellie Morris, at 318-375-3856, email clerk@townofvivian.us or Vivian Town Hall, located at 112 W. Alabama Ave., P.O. Box 832 Vivian, LA 71082. Application materials are available for review at Vivian Town Hall located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA during regular business hours. **** NOTICE of Variance Application and Public Hearing Applicant: Bridget Duncan Property Location: 310 N.E. Front St., within the town limits of the Town of Vivian. Purpose: The applicant seeks a variance to allow placement of a manufactured home on the above-referenced property. Hearing Details: A public hearing on the variance application will be held on MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M., VIVIAN TOWN HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 112 W. ALABAMA AVE., VIVIAN, LA 71082. Public Participation: Interested persons are invited to attend the hearing and provide comments. Oral and written comments will be accepted at the hearing. Contact Information: For more information contact Town Clerk Kellie Morris, at 318-375-3856, email: clerk@townofvivian.us or Vivian Town Hall, located at 112 W. Alabama Ave., P.O. Box 832 Vivian, LA 71082. Application materials are available for review at Vivian Town Hall located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA during regular business hours.