Minutes for Public Meeting February 10, 2026 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mayor James “Spike” Harris. Roll Call: A quorum was established with the following members at 6:00 p.m. Alderman Tracy Ginn (District A) Alderman Robbie Siadek (District B) Alderman Robert Hunter (District C) Alderman Devin Flowers (District D) Invocation: The invocation was given by; Alderman Hunter. Pledge: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by; Alderman Ginn. Approval of Agenda: Mayor Harris asked for a motion to amend agenda. A motion was made by Ginn; seconded by Siadek. No discussion. All in favor, motion passed. Public Comments: No public comments. Candidates for Upcoming Election: Candidates for upcoming elections spoke to the council about themselves and qualifications for desired offices. Approval of Minutes for January 2026: Amendment of minutes: Pledge of Allegiance to be changed from Siadek to Flowers. Verbal approval of change. All in favor. A motion to approve minutes was made by Ginn; Seconded by Flowers. All in favor, motion passed. Approval of Financials for December 2025: A motion was made by Hunter; Second by Ginn. No Discussion. All in favor, motion passed. Audit Report from Steven McKay with Rozier, McKay & Willis CPA Firm: Steven talked about the audit report which includes first: financial statements which concluded the financials of the TOJ are good enough to make financial decisions. Second: Look at numbers of the town that provides an accurate standing of the town. TOJ has more cash than vendors owed. Breakdown of utility financials showed that the recent rate increase was necessary. Third: Compliance issues: compared to last year’s audit, in which there were 19 findings. This year there are 7 findings. There is a plan to correct the findings. Town is making progress to fix all findings. To Introduce Ordinance for 2025-2026 Budget Amendment: Mayor Harris asked for a motion to table this. A motion was made by Flowers; Second by Hunter. Discussion: There has been some grant money that has come in and the town needs to look at where to place it. All in favor, motion passed. To discuss Control Account: Clerk discusses charges on the account and seeking to open a new account. A motion to open new control account by Ginn; Seconded by Siadek. All in favor, motion passed. Introduce Ordinance Amending Ch 32 of the Town of Jonesboro Code of Ordinance to Add Sec 32-106 to Establish Fees for Damages to Water Meters and Equipment: Motion by Siadek, Seconded by Hunter. No Discussion All in favor, Motion Passes. To Appoint Signatory for CEA with Jackson Parish Police Jury for the Rodeo Arena: motion by Ginn, Seconded by Siadek. Discussion: Police Jury has given the town up to 50k to fix Rodeo Arena. All in favor, Motion passed. To Adopt a Resolution Acquiring Generators for Water Wells through Act 461: Motion by Siadek, Seconded by Ginn. 250k State Appropriations to put 3 permanent gas operated generators at well. All in favor, Motion Passed. To Adopt Resolution LPS Surplus Property Program: Motion by Ginn, Seconded by Siadek. Discussion: 2 vehicles taken out of the police department, resolution to put the vehicles up for auction. All in favor, Motion Passed. Discuss property at 111 Cooper Ave: Property privately bought at tax sale. The house caught fire and owner is unable to fix the property and would like to turn it over to the town to remove structure and the town can do what they want with the land. Condemnation Hearings: Compliance Officer discussed details of each property with council. 605 Beech Springs Rd. Jonesboro, LA 71251 502 Beech Springs Rd. Jonesboro, LA 71251 111 Cooper Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251 537 Fourth St, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Vote to Condemn Structure Building at: 605 Beech Springs Rd. Jonesboro, LA 71251 Motion by Flowers to condemn property, Seconded by Ginn; No Discussion. All in Favor, Motion Passed. 502 Beech Springs Rd. Jonesboro, LA 71251 Motion by Siadek to condemn property, Seconded by Flowers; Discussion: Family request opportunity to clean up property themselves. All in Favor, Motion Passed. 111 Cooper Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Motion by Ginn to accept offer for town to take over property, Seconded by Siadek; All in Favor, Motion Passed. 537 Fourth St, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Motion by Siadek to condemn property, Seconded by Hunter; Discussion: Family request 90 days to clean up home themselves before a move to condemn. All in Favor, Motion Passed. Department Head Report: Compliance: Austin Ballott gave report of upcoming Spring bringing noxious weeds and grass. Discussed cleanup efforts. Police Department: Chief Israel Smith discussed an eventful January: Crime down and wellness checks, escorts, and assist calls were up due to the storm. Public Works: Director Warren Bradley discussed surviving the storm and the importance of teamwork. Detailed cleanup efforts after the storm. We were able to help other towns with the storm by lending a generator and various cleanup efforts. Fixed 28 leaks, 12 sewer issues. Fire Department: Chief Aaron Blalock discussed assisting the community during the storm. Approval of Department Head Reports: Motion by Siadek, Seconded by Flowers. All in favor; motion passed. Alderman Comments: Ginn: Spoke about the destruction of the storm and how the Town of Jonesboro rallied together and got through it together. Commended the efforts of the town and the mayor. Spoke on the audit being good and clean and the improvement from years before. Hunter: Spoke on the work Public Works did during the storm. He sees a lot of improvement in the town. Flowers: thanked everyone for coming out. Thanked the public works department, fire, and police for storm relief efforts and all the unsung heroes who may not want recognition, but those efforts are known and appreciated. Siadek: thanked the candidates for upcoming elections for coming out and speaking with the council. Thanked public works, fire, police, and the mayor for work during the storm. Mayor’s Comments: Thanked department heads and the chief for their hard work during the storm. He would like to step it up into the next year. Thanked auditors for their work and working with the town to get on the right track. Thanked citizens for stepping up to feed and assist during the storm clean up efforts. He would like to push forward. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn, All in favor; Motion passed. Catrice Hudson Town Clerk Mayor James “Spike” Harris Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $66.00 on Feb 27, 2026.

Public Notice A public hearing will be held by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana at the Town Hall, Jonesboro, Louisiana on March 10, 2026, at 5:30 P. M. The purpose of this hearing is to discuss the Ordinance Amending Ch 32 of the Town of Jonesboro Code of Ordinance to Add Sec 32-106 to Establish Fees for Damages to Water Meters and Equipment The proposed ordinance amendment may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM and Friday at the Mayor’s office, Town Hall, Jonesboro, Louisiana. All interested citizens will have the opportunity to give written and oral comments. Senior citizens are encouraged to attend and comment. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Feb 27, 2026.

Public Notice The Special Education Advisory Council will meet on March 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Jonesboro Hodge Middle School, Room 50. The meeting is open to the public. The agenda will be posted at www.jpsb.us. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $6.00 on Feb 27, 2026.

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 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2026.

mmm - 6 - HICO-KNOWLES FIELD 26-96 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, MARCH 17, 2026, upon the application of NADEL & GUSSMAN RUSTON, LLC. 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 Bodcaw Sand, in the Hico-Knowles Field, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. 1. To permit applicant to designate and utilize its Fuller G No. 3 Well as a substitute unit well for BOD SU9, said well being located as shown on the plat submitted with the application, in exception to the spacing provisions of Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 137-E-3, effective May 23, 1984. 2. To find that designation and use of the proposed substitute unit well is necessary to efficiently and economically drain a portion of the Bodcaw Sand, underlying the BOD SU9, which cannot be efficiently and economically drained by any existing well within this unit, will prevent waste, avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, protect correlative rights and promote the full and efficient development of the natural resources of this state. 3. To provide that the unit allowables for the unit to be served by the proposed well may be produced from the unit well/substitute unit well, from any alternate unit well, or from any combination of such wells serving the unit, at the discretion of the operator. 4. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in full force and effect the provisions of Order No. 137, effective August 5, 1947, as amended and supplemented by the 137 Series of Orders, the units created thereby, and of all applicable Statewide Orders. 5. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Bodcaw Sand was fully defined in Order No. 137, effective August 5, 1947, and redefined in Order No. 137-E-3, effective May 23, 1984. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, 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 2/24/26;2/27/26 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 27, 2026.

5 - RUSTON FIELD 26-95 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, MARCH 17, 2026, upon the application of NADEL & GUSSMAN RUSTON, LLC. 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 Hosston 6,975’ Zone, Reservoir A, in the Ruston Field, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. 1. To permit applicant to designate and utilize its Clay Colvin B No. 6 Well as a substitute unit well for HOSS 6975 RA SUD, said well being located as shown on the plat submitted with the application, in exception to the spacing provisions of Office of Permitting and Compliance Order No. 164-O-27, effective May 18, 1993. 2. To find that designation and use of the proposed substitute unit well is necessary to efficiently and economically drain a portion of the Hosston 6,975’ Zone, Reservoir A, underlying the HOSS 6975 RA SUD, which cannot be efficiently and economically drained by any existing well within this unit, will prevent waste, avoid the drilling of unnecessary wells, protect correlative rights and promote the full and efficient development of the natural resources of this state. 3. To provide that the unit allowables for the unit to be served by the proposed well may be produced from the unit well/substitute unit well, from any alternate unit well, or from any combination of such wells serving the unit, at the discretion of the operator. 4. Except insofar as set forth above, to confirm and continue in full force and effect the provisions of Order No. 164-O-27, effective May 18, 1993, as amended and supplemented by the 164-O Series of Orders, the units created thereby, and of all applicable Statewide Orders. 5. To consider such other matters as may be pertinent. The Hosston 6,975’ Zone, Reservoir A was fully defined in Order No. 164-O-27, effective May 18, 1993. A plat is available for inspection in the Department of Conservation and Energy in Baton Rouge and Shreveport, 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 2/24/26;2/27/26 S lck IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND ENERGY AT P.O. BOX 94275, BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9275 IN WRITING WITHIN FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS OF THE HEARING DATE. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 27, 2026. mmm

INSERT PICTURE I, Nikimba Lamont Wilson, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Oct 12, 2000 11990002 SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD on Jul 28, 2017 14:43.1 SEXUAL BATTERY (ATTEMPTED) on Oct 12, 2000 My address is: 102 Donna Ln, Ruston, LA 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 03/15/1976 Height: 6’3” Weight: 217 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Feb 27 & Mar 1, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Kevin Wayne Jackson, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE (ATTEMPTED) on Dec 13, 2011. My address is: 639 LA 545, Dubach, LA. 71235 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 07/18/1973 Height: 5’10” Weight: 245 Hair Color: Bald Eye Color: Blue Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Feb 27 & Mar 1, 2026.

~PUBLIC NOTICE~ HEAD START ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABILITY Lincoln Total Community, Inc. announces the availability of the Head Start Annual Report for 2024-25. The report includes services provided in all content areas for eligible children and families, and funding received for the operation of the program in Lincoln and Union Parishes. Copies of the report are available at each Head Start Center as listed: INSERT CHART For additional information, contact - Clotill Smith, Executive Director or Angela Taylor, Head Start Director at 318.255.5401 or 255.2319 /s/ Clotill Smith Run in Legal Section of Newspaper on: Feb/27, March 4, 6, 8, 11 & 13 Released – 2/24/226 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 27, Mar 4, 6, 8, 11 & 13, 2026.

Minutes of the Town of Dubach Board of Alderman Regular Meeting February 17, 2026 Town Hall The Meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:30 p.m. All Council were present Tammy Walker, Town Clerk took record. Invocation was led by Dunn Pledge of Allegiance was conducted in unison. Adoption of Agenda: Adoption of agenda Billberry and Hennigan No Public comment. Council voted to approve January minutes. Hennigan motioned: Graham seconded. All in favor. Council voted to approve the January financial report. Roberts motioned; Dunn seconded. All in favor. Council discussed and voted to approve the advertisement for sale of the 1991 GMC garbage truck. Graham motioned to sell the truck; Hennigan seconded. All in favor. Mayor informed the Council of the one bid received to repair the roof of the Community Center due to ice storm damage. Conversation ensued concerning contacting the original contractor about getting his insurance to cover or any warranty information. Councilwoman Graham revisited the Norris house discussion from the January meeting. Mayor stated that she has reached out to a contractor about repairing the roof. Council asked again to have an estimate on removing the tree as well. Council voted to approve Mayor’s mileage for FEMA meetings, Mid – Winter Conference and Local Mayor’s Meeting. Mayor two dates – Love the Boot trash pickup April 18, and the Annual Egg Drop April 4. Adjournment by Billberry, seconded by Hennigan. Motioned carried at 7:10 pm. Next Council meeting will be March 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center or Town Hall. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Feb 27, 2026.

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 27, Mar 6 & 13, 2026.