ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF WINNSBORO SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Separate sealed bids for the construction of Sewer System Improvements will be received by the Town of Winnsboro at the office of the engineer, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc. at 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, LA 71303 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Town of Winnsboro c/o Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer: MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC. TELEPHONE (318) 448-0888 100 ENGINEER PLACE ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303 Bidding documents on a USB flash drive may shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $40.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable. Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full. Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the office of the Engineer. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. All bonds shall be executed by such sureties as are named in U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individual’s authority to bind the surety. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B. The contract is to be financed in whole or in part by bonds which are required to be sold after receipt of bids, or by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are received. In accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2215D, Bidders may not withdraw their bid within one hundred twenty (120) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B. Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract. In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Water Act as amended by the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014, the contractor agrees that all of the iron and steel products used in the performance of the contract will be produced in the United States. This contract is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DOL 29 CFR Part 5), as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. The following Federal requirements are applicable to this contract: 1) Presidential Executive Orders 11625, 12138, and 12432; Women’s and Minority Business Enterprise 2) Presidential Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension 3) Presidential Executive Order 13202, as amended by E.O. 13208, Preservation of Open Competition 4) The following three clauses are included in the contract documents by reference to satisfy the federal cross cutting laws: i)Equal Opportunity Clause: 41 CFR 60 – 1.4 ii)Historical Preservation Clause: 36 CFR PART 800 iii)Endangered Species Clause: Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE BID OPENING. 8/19, 8/26, 9/2 Cost: $67.50

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of any of Mikie L. Rushing or Jacqueline E. Rushing, please contact the office of Michael R. Ellington, Attorney at Law , 6658 Kinloch Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295, (318)-367-0799, or via email mrellingtonlaw@gmail.com 8/19, 8/26

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WINNSBORO AIRPORT LIGHTING REHABILITATION Separate sealed bids for the construction of Lighting Rehabilitation at the Winnsboro Airport (F89) will be received by the Town of Winnsboro, at the office of their engineer, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc. at 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303 until 10:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., 100 Engineer Place, Alexandria, LA 71303. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of the Engineer: MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON, INC. TELEPHONE (318) 448-0888 100 ENGINEER PLACE ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA 71303 Bidding documents shall be obtained from the office of the Engineer at a cost per copy of $40.00, which represents the cost of reproduction and handling, and is nonrefundable Any requests for bid documents must be accompanied by payment in full. Prime Bidders must obtain Bidding Documents from the office of the Engineer. Each bid must be accompanied by bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of bidder’s maximum bid price and in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond. The successful bidder will be required to obtain a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract amount. All bonds shall be executed by such sureties as are named in U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. A bond signed by an agent or attorney-in-fact must be accompanied by a certified copy of that individual’s authority to bind the surety. Bidders may not withdraw their bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2214B. The contract is to be financed in whole or in part by bonds which are required to be sold after receipt of bids, or by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time bids are received. In accordance with LA. R.S. 38:2215D, Bidders may not withdraw their bid within one hundred twenty (120) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract. This contract is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (DOL 29 CFR Part 5), as amended. The Contractor is required to comply with wage and labor provisions and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates established by the United States Department of Labor. Date: July 31, 2026 Alice Wallace Mayor 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 COST: $48.00

Notice of No Trespassing Notice is hereby given that Pokie’s Ready Mix, LLC is the lawful owner of certain immovable property located in Franklin Parigh, Louisiana, including approximately 717.581 acres, more particularly described in the Cash Deed recorded in Conveyance Book 394, Page 805, Records of Franklin Parish, Louisiana. The Property includes lands situated in Sections 23, 24, 25, 26, and 30, Township 16 North, Ranges 9 East and 10 East, Franklin Parish, Louisiana. All persons are hereby notified that entry onto this property without the express written permission of Pokie’s Ready Mix, LLC is strictly prohibited. This prohibition includes, but is not limited to: Hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, ATV/UTV or other motorized vehicle use, timber cutting, removal of minerals, gravel, sand, or other materials, dumping, and any other unauthorized entry or activity. This notice shall serve as public notice to all persons. Merrell Alan Atkins DBA Pokie’s Ready Mix, LLC 2112 Highway 578 Winnsboro, LA 71295 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26

Franklin Parish Police Jury Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Franklin Parish Police Jury on September 10, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Franklin Parish Police Jury Meeting Room located in the Franklin Parish Courthouse at 6558 Main Street Winnsboro, LA 71295, for the following topic. • The consideration of removing 13,442 ft. of the northern portion of Hopeka Road from the parish road system. The jury will at said time and place hear all comments in support of such matters or any objections thereto. Comments submitted in writing must be received before 4:00 p.m. on the date of the above hearing and be addressed to the address listed above. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you will require special assistance, please provide advance notice to the Franklin Parish Police Jury Office (318-435-9429). 8/5; 8/19; 9/2 Cost: $15.00

ORDINANCE NUMBER 1008 An Ordinance adopting the Budget of Expenditures for all funds for the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, in regular session duly convened to accept this Ordinance as the Budget of Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THE ABOVE ORDINANCE DECLARED DULY ADOPTED on the 10th day of August, 2026. /s/Riley Smith Riley Smith Mayor /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux City Council Clerk /s/Cameron Smith Cameron Smith Council Chairman Run Date: 08/19/26 (Au-9) Cost of Notice: $12.00

City of DeQuincy AMENDED BUDGET ORDINANCE---YE 09/30/26 ORDINANCE NUMBER 995-B The following ordinance was offered by Margaret Brown and seconded by Eddy Dahlquist. An Ordinance adopting an Amended Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026--See attached Budget FYE 09/30/2026- Estimated Amounts. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DEQUINCY, LOUISIANA, in general session convened that: SECTION 1: The attached detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operation Budget of Revenues for the City of DeQuincy, during the same period. SECTION 2: The attached estimates of Expenditures by departments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of Expenditures for the City of DeQuincy during the same period. SECTION 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures be and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification. SECTION 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2025-26 budget document, presented as estimated amounts. SECTION 5: The Mayor of the City of DeQuincy shall have the authority to make changes within each department's operating budget to the extent that the department's total budget allocation is not modified without approval by the governing authority (City Council). Modifications which change a department's total budget allocation must be approved by the City Council. Additionally, all modifications to budgeted capital outlay must be approved by the City Council. The above ordinance was adopted on a vote taken by yeas and nays entered on the minutes of the clerk as follows: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 The ordinance is declared PASSED AND ADOPTED AT DeQuincy, Louisiana, on this the 10th day of August, 2026. /s/Riley Smith Riley Smith Mayor /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Clerk of the Council and City Clerk /s/Cameron Smith Cameron Smith Chairman of Council **************************** I certify that the above and foregoing constitute a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, approved and received from the mayor at 6:00 pm on the 10th day of August, 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance. /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Clerk of the Council and City Clerk Run Date: 08/19/26 (Au-8) Cost of Notice: $42.00

CITY OF DEQUINCY ORDINANCE NO. 1011 The City Council of the City of DeQuincy, State of Louisiana, met in regular session on the 10th day of August, 2026, and adopted the following Ordinance as an amendment to the General Zoning Ordinance. WHEREAS, the City of DeQuincy desires to update and modernize its Code of Ordinances regarding the zoning of commercial district. THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council that Section 2 of Appendix A: General Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended as follows: Section 2 shall remain in effect as written, with the following addition: Commercial district of the City [Town] of DeQuincy, Louisiana: That the commercial district of the City [Town] of DeQuincy, Louisiana, shall be the lands and properties facing, adjoining and contiguous to the following streets of the said City [Town] of DeQuincy: Fourth Street (which street follows the route of State Highway 12), from west City [Town] limits to east City [Town] limits of the City [Town] of DeQuincy, Louisiana. College Street, from and including its intersection with Third Street on the north to Fourth Street on the south. Center Street, from and including its intersection with Hall Street on the west to and including its intersection with Lake Charles Avenue on the east. Harrison Street, from and including its intersection with Division Street on the west, to and including its intersection with Front Street on the east. Pine Street, from and including its intersection with Lake Charles Avenue on the north, to and including its intersection with Velmer Street on the south. Lake Charles Avenue, from and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the west, to and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the east. Grand Avenue (which street follows route of State Highway 27) from and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the north, to and including its intersection with Booker Street on the south. Page Street (which street follows the route of State Highway 27) from and including its intersection with Fourth Street on the south, to City [Town] limits on the north. Main Street, from and including its intersection with Gill Street on the south, to and including its intersection with Edgewood Street on the north. Fourth Street (which follows the route of State Highway 12), from its intersection with Overton Street to the west city limits of the City [Town] of DeQuincy as to property facing, adjoining and contiguous to the north side of Fourth Street to a depth of 300 feet north of the north right-of-way line of Fourth Street, with the stipulation that the owner of any property within this 300 foot commercial district actually used for commercial purposes shall, prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for that property, erect and maintain in good condition a six (6) foot privacy fence at least ten (10) feet from the east, west and north lines of the property that is being used for commercial purposes unless one or more of the east, west or north lines are adjacent to a public road, in which case the owner of the commercial property is not required to erect a privacy fence on the side that adjoins a public road. The privacy fence should be of such construction as to substantially limit the impact of commercial use upon the neighboring property and substantially restrict visibility into the commercial property. No portable building shall be allowed in the commercial district unless used for storage and has no public access. No mobile homes will be allowed in the commercial district. All other sections, paragraphs, subsections, subparagraphs, clauses, phrases and words of Appendix A, not specifically amended by this ordinance, are to remain the same. Be it further ordained that all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Said Ordinance having been introduced on the 13th day of July 2026, by notice of Public Hearing having been published on the 5th day of August 2026 said Public Hearing having been held on 10th day of August 2026, title having been read and Ordinance considered, on motion by Jim Smith seconded by Eddy Dahlquist to adopt the Ordinance. A record vote was taken, and the following result was had: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 This Ordinance was declared duly adopted this 10th day of August 2026. /s/Riley Smith Riley Smith Mayor /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk /s/Cameron Smith Cameron Smith Council Chairman **************************** I certify that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of the City of DeQuincy, approved and received from the mayor at 6:00 pm on 10th day of August 2026, at which meeting a quorum was present and voted in favor of said Ordinance. /s/Sherri Breaux Sherri Breaux Secretary of the Council and City Clerk Run Date: 08/19/26 (Au-7) Cost of Notice: $66.00