NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on May 19, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 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 St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 3, State of Louisiana (the “Commission”), continue to levy a 9.08 mills tax (an estimated $1,290,800 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) on all the property subject to taxation in the Commission for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and extending the waterworks plant and system and sewer and sewerage treatment or disposal facilities owned and/or operated by the Commission, said millage to represent a .48 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 8.60 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held April 29, 2017? The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) 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 10(PART) 14(PART) 19(PART) 20 21(PART) 22(PART) 23(PART) 24(PART) 25(PART) 26(PART) 27(PART) The polling places for 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 $2,400. 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 Ward Four Governmental Complex, 9331 Hwy. 182, Franklin, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2026, 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 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. August 19, August 26, September 2 & September 9, 2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on May 20, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 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 St. Mary Parish Water and Sewer Commission No. 4, State of Louisiana (the “Commission”), continue to levy a 15.35 mills tax (an estimated $607,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year) on all the property subject to taxation in the Commission for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of operating, maintaining, improving and extending the waterworks plant and system and sewer and sewerage treatment or disposal facilities owned and/or operated by the Commission, said millage to represent a .68 mill increase (due to reappraisal) over the 14.67 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held October 14, 2017? The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) 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 02(PART) 04(PART) 05(PART) 06 06A 08(PART) 09(PART) 10(PART) 11(PART) 13(PART) 14(PART) 17(PART) 19(PART) 21(PART) The polling places for 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 $3,000. 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, 900 Main Street, Baldwin, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2026, at 5:00 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. August 19, August 26, September 2 & September 9, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District No. 1 (Bayou Bend Health System). The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until September 17, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 46 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 46:1053. Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies. ADVERTISE: August 26, and September 9, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that a vacancy exists on the Board of Commissioners of Recreation District No. 7. The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of this vacancy from this date until September 17, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 33:4564. Applications may be mailed or personally submitted Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. till noon on Friday to Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk of the Council, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana 70538. The St. Mary Parish Council will meet in regular session on September 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill this vacancy. ADVERTISE: August 26, and September 9, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 21, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes: SPECIFIC USE REQUEST: Specific Use Request for Blake Fouquier for an RV in a Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District located at 224 Carpenter Dr., Franklin, LA 70538 – Sec. 21 T15S R6E; – Parcel Id# 1154444152.00 – Lot Por No 18-R Quintana Marina Subd Phase III Blk 3 Per Plat 36P 243800 Lying Outside Canal Acq. 372309. (Zon-1514) All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Specific Use Request. St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Barry Druilhet, Chairman Advertise: September 2, 9, & 16, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Planning Commission will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, September 21, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes: REZONE REQUEST: Rezoning of property by Charles Billodeau Jr. from Existing Neighborhood (EN1) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District located at 343 Edmond Ln., Charenton, LA 70523 – Sec. 1 T13S R9E; – Parcel Id# 2144961079.00 – Lot Bd Lightfoot - Road - Thomas – Joseph Acq 371684 (ZON-1515) All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Rezone Request. St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Barry Druilhet, Chairman Advertise: September 2, 9, and 16, 2026

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its President, Chad Gianfala, will receive sealed bids for the Rehabilitation of Existing Cross Drain Culverts along La. Hwy. 317 by Slip Lining project, at the St. Mary Parish Courthouse Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor, Franklin, Louisiana 70538, until October 7, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., local time, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. The Contract Documents (Plans, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Specifications and other pertinent documents) may be examined at the following locations: -Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc. – 601 Main Street; Franklin, Louisiana 70538 -St. Mary Parish Purchasing Agent’s Office – Fifth Floor, Courthouse Building; Franklin, Louisiana 70538 Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office of Miller Engineers and Associates, Inc. upon receipt of $75 for each set during normal business hours (7:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Monday – Thursday and 7:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc.”. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 A (1) (e), deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents and deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual cost of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents unmarked and in good condition if within ten days after receipt of bids. Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. Bidders are responsible for making site visitations in preparation of their bids. To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed Contractor in accordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 – 2163 for the classification of HIGHWAY, STREET & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION or related classification. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. A bidder may withdraw their bid within forty-eight (48) hours of the bid opening, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays as governed by La. R.S. 38:2214 (C). Any questions or clarifications shall be submitted to the Project Engineer, Jules M. Darden, in writing a minimum of five (5) days prior to the bid opening date. Addenda will be issued to all prospective bidders a minimum of 72 hours prior to the bid opening date. Only information provided within written addenda issued by the Project Engineer shall be considered binding. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the St. Mary Parish Government no later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. /s/ Chad Gianfala Chad Gianfala, President St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 ADVERTISE: September 9th, 16th, and 23rd

WEST ST. MARY PARISH PORT, HARBOR AND TERMINAL DISTRICT MEETING MINUTES August 4, 2026 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Joe Duck, President of the Port Commission. Mr. Duck led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Druilhet gave the Invocation. A roll call resulted in the following: Present: Joel Authement Morris Beverly Benny Druilhet Della Derouen Greg Paul Joe Duck Absent: David Hanagriff Joseph Tabb Will Terry Also present at the meeting were Mr. Eric Duplantis, Port Attorney, Mr. Reid Miller of Miller Engineers, Nathan Duck, Mr. David Naquin, Executive Director and Ms. Brandy Pennison, Administrative Assistant of the Port Commission. A motion was made by Ms. Derouen to dispense with the reading of the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes and to accept them as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Beverly. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Duck asked if there was any public comment – there was none. A motion was made by Mr. Paul to consider and take action on an Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement for modifications for Dredging of Port Channel. This change increased surveying and permitting fees and added a wetland delineation requirement. Discussion followed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Derouen. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments – there were none. The motion carried unanimously. xecutive Director’s Report – Mr. Naquin reported that he is considering a remote-opening door device for the Port office – due to recent unauthorized entries for security enhancements. Sugar Warehouses-Warehouse # 3 is slightly more than halfway emptied. Settlement readings were six inches last year and a total of one foot this year, within the expected tolerance (up to 36 inches). He added that fire alarm issues persist and fire watch continues at all three warehouses. He reported that a company was interested in leasing Warehouse # 5 for storage only (bagged, shrink-wrapped carbon black on pallets), no manufacturing of any kind. Discussion followed. Mr. Miller stated that the barge mooring piles project is complete, but the consortium has not determined management of the loading mechanism. Mr. Naquin reported that a company will be present at the next meeting to lease or purchase land depending on funding from Louisiana Economic Development and other sources. Mr. Duplantis had nothing new to report. Mr. Miller had nothing else to add to his report. There being no further business to be discussed, a motion was made by Mr. Paul to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Duck. Mr. Duck asked if there were any questions or comments. There were none. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Signed Della Derouen, Secretary/Treasurer September 9, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE The St. Mary Parish School Board adopted the General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets of the School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, on September 3, 2026, after a public hearing at 5:15 P.M. on the same date. Alaina L. Black President Rachael C. Sanders, Ed. D. Superintendent Run date: Wednesday, September 09, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE The St. Mary Parish School Board Office of Special Education has Multidisciplinary Evaluations and IEP’s dated through June 30, 2021, for students who have not received services since that time or may not have received services at all. Although no longer needed for special education services, the records may be needed by parents and/or the student for Social Security benefits or other purposes. If the parent or student would like to obtain these records, please come to the Office of Special Education, 402 Iberia Street, Franklin, LA, between September 01 through September 30, 2026, or send a written request for the records to the St. Mary Parish School Board, Office of Special Education, P.O. Drawer 580, Franklin, LA 70538-0580. Be sure to include your current mailing address in your request. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00. If the records are not claimed by September 30, 2026, they will be destroyed. September 9, 16 & 23, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT PARISH OF ST. MARY STATE OF LOUISIANA Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Vs. No.: 139638 DIV “H” Erin Kay Vilcan TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit: That certain lot or parcel of land, together with all component parts thereon, lying and being situated in the Village of Charenton, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, said lot of land being acquired by Anatole Wolford from Alfred A. Fuselier, as represented by act of sale passed before Emilie Perret on November 9, 1885 and recorded in St. Mary Parish COB W, page 500, File No. 15790, and bounded as follows: North by Willow or Boulerisse Street (now Sanarens Street), south by Anatole Wolford or assigns, west by Jeffrey Alleman or assigns, and east by G. B. Sanarens, said parcel measuring one-half arpent fronting said Street by a depth of one arpent. To satisfy the sum of forty five thousand six hundred twenty six and 75/100 ($45,626.75) dollars, with 3.50% percent interest thereon from March 1, 2024, until paid, together with accumulated late charges, any additional amounts which petitioner has advanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, insurance, assessments, repairs to and maintenance and perseveration of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees on the total amount of principal, interest and all current and future advances and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commissions. All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale. I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law without appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 0’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. August 12, 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Leslie Pellerin Deputy Sheriff Revised (10/2012) SMPSO-C609 Advertised in the Franklin Banner September 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026

TOWN OF BALDWIN TOWN HALL MEETING 305 HIGHWAY 83 BALDWIN, LA 70514 August 13, 2026 Public Hearing meeting call to order at 5:50P.M to obtain public comments for approval of ordinance for raise for Chief of Police, effective January 1, 2027. No comments. Meeting closed. 1. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AT 6:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL: All present 3. INVOCATION: Mayor Vappie 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Alderwoman Tillman 5. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES – Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting: Motion by Ms Lanceslin, 2nd by Ms Tillman. All in favor, motion carried 6. ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURERS REPORT- Motion made by Mrs Colar; 2nd by Ms Lanceslin to accept Financials for July 31, 2026. All in favor, motion carried 7. REQUESTS TO ADDRESS MAYOR AND COUNCIL (2 Min.)- A. Carlo Gagliano and Staff with Acadiana Ambulance presented Officers with Baldwin Police Department and Baldwin Fire Department with awards for outstanding help with shooting. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. Town Hall closed September 7, 2026 in observance of Labor Day 9. OLD BUSINESS: A. Motion by Mr Connor and 2nd by Ms Tillman to approve the Ordinance for raise for Chief of Police to $40,000, effective January 1, 2027. All in favor, motion carried 10. NEW BUSINESS: A. Committee Reports – 1. Alderwoman Colar: Beautification Club will hold Christmas lighting December 3, 2026 in memory of Mrs Jennifer Collins Lanceslin 2. Alderwoman Tillman: Public Safety meeting held. Next meeting will be held November 16, 2026. B. Police Chief Gibson: Asking Board to accept Tyus Gage resignation. Motion by Mr Connor, 2nd by Mrs Colar. All in favor, motion carried C. Police Chief Gibson: Approval emergency re-hire of Officer David Ageous to part time. Request withdrew. D. Fire Chief Cook: Approval to adopt slogan “Prevention is our Intention” Motion by Ms Tillman, 2nd by Ms Lanceslin. All in favor, motion carried E. Bsher Alrubaidi request approval to receive occupation license for Baldwin Rental Properties LLC, 102 Martin Luther King Jr St, Baldwin LA 70514, for management and leasing of residential rental properties. Motion by Mr Connor, 2nd by Ms Tillman. All in favor, motion carried F. Mayor approval to enter into a purchase agreement with A to Z Consulting to renovate a Kiddie Park. Motion by Ms Tillman, 2nd by Ms Lanceslin. All in favor, motion carried G. Motion by Ms Tillman to expand Agenda to include Resolution of Respect for Mr Clarence Lewis. 2nd by Ms Lanceslin. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. H. Motion to accept Resolution of Respect for Mr Clarence Lewis by Ms Tillman; Unanimously 2nd. All in favor, motion carried. I. Motion by Ms Tillman, 2nd by Ms Lanceslin to expand Agenda for SCPDC DRA Grant. Roll call vote. All in favor. Motion carried. J. Motion by Ms Tillman. 2nd by Mr Connor to accept SCPDC DRA Grant. All in favor, motion carried 11. ADJOURN September 9, 2026