Jackson Parish Tourism Board Minutes for Meeting Held January 2026 Notice Posted: January 12, 2026 Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Place Of Meeting: The Sunshine Room , 160 Industrial Dr., Jonesboro, LA 71251 Roll Call: T. Gunter, K. Spangler, S. Joynor, Y. Washington, D. Jackson, K. Potts Invocation and Pledge: T. Gunter gave the invocation with K. Potts leading the pledge. Public Comments/Recognition of Guests: Approval of Minutes of the November 2025 meeting: Motion made by Y. Washington second by K. Spangler to approve the minutes as presented. All in favor, Yea. Approval of November financials and Pay Bills: Motion made by K. Potts second by D. Jackson to approve the financials as presented with the checking on expenditure of LA Travel Association. All in favor, Yea. Review Old Business: New Business: a. Motion made by Y. Washington second by K. Spangler to give up to $1000 for advertising to the Jackson Parish Recreation Department for 6U and 8U State Tournament should the parish win the bid. All in favor, Yea. Other Business: Adjournment: 6:00 Motion by K. Potts second by K. Spangler to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February, 10, at 5:30 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 11, 2026.

Jackson Parish Library Board Jonesboro, Louisiana Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 20, 2026 The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the regular scheduled quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Carol Massey, Board President. Members present: Paula Essmeier, Judy Cooper, Lisa Nunn, Ann Standley, Vickie Jenkins, Robin Tew, and Carol Massey. Also present was Floyd Knox, Judy Robertson, and Angela Walsworth. Members absent: Lewis Chatham Mrs. Standley led the invocation. There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda. Mrs. Standley made the motion to adopt the minutes for the November 7, 2025 Board meeting. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Jenkins made the motion to accept the 4th quarter financial reports. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Cooper made the motion to accept the October, November, December, and 2025 statistical reports. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried. The President opened the floor for nominations of officers of the 2026 Jackson Parish Library Board of Control. Mrs. Cooper made the motion to nominate Carol Massey as President. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Nunn made the motion to nominate Ann Standley to be Vice President. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Standley made the motion to nominate Paula Essmeier as Treasurer. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Tew seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Standley made the motion to nominate Judy Cooper as Trail Blazer representative. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to set the 2026 Library Board meeting dates, time, and location as follows: quarterly meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month or the day after if a holiday (April 20, July 20, October 19 for 2026 and January 19, 2027) at 4:30 p.m. at the main branch in Jonesboro. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Jenkins made the motion to adopt the 2026 holiday schedule as presented. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to accept Uniti Fiber’s 36 month bid to provide internet access (2026-2027 ERATE Proposals). Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Standley made the motion to allow the director to hire a full time Bookmobile/Outreach Specialist and full time Bookmobile/Outreach Coordinator. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Cooper made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Carol Massey, Board President Mr. Floyd Knox, Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 11, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE Jackson Parish Communication District E-911 Minutes: January 28, 2026 Board Members Roll Call: Present: Fire Chief Aaron Blalock, Chief Isreal Smith, Sharon Satcher, Fred Tolar, David Brown Absent: Jolyn Smith, Sheriff Barnett Visitors: None Director present: Ernie Lewter 1. CALL TO ORDER: Time: 12:07 P.M. INVOCATION: Sharon Satcher PLEDGE: Fred Tolar ROLL CALL: Fire Chief, Aaron Blalock; Police Chief Israel Smith; Sharon Satcher, Fred Tolar, David Brown CHAIRMAN: Sharon Satcher 2. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES: Motion by Chief Blalock, seconded by Fred Tolar, and carried 5-0 to approve the minutes of December 2, 2025 Special call meeting. 3. TREASURER’S REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS: Ernie Lewter, 911 Director, gave financial reports for December 2, 2025. Motion by Fred Tolar, seconded by Chief Blalock, carried 5-0 to approve The Treasury’s reports. 4. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: No Reports 5. COMMENTS –PRESENTATIONS BY OTHER AGENCIES OR PUBLIC BODIES: None 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. None 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussed GPS corrections and additions updates and proposal by Wetlands Limited LLC to assist. Motion by Chief Aaron, seconded by Fred Tolar, Motion carried 5-0 to approve proposal. 8. OTHER BUSINESS: A. Completion of Ethics form for this year 2026 9. NEXT MEETING: SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FOR DECEMBER Future meetings: March 25, 2026 May 27, 2026 10. ADJOURN. Motion by David Brown, seconded by Chief Blalock and carried 5-0 to adjourn Chairman Member at Large Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 11, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Weston Water System, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed bids for the construction of the project described as follows: WATER PRODUCTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, BLANKENSHIP SITE GROUND STORAGE TANK Sealed bids shall be addressed to Weston Water System, Inc. Bids may be mailed to the Owner at P. O. Box 324, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or hand-delivered to the Owner at the Siloam Springs Community Church, 809 Siloam Church Road, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on March 3, 2026. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), Water Production System Improvements, Blankenship Site Ground Storage Tank, to be opened at 10:00 A.M., (C.S.T.), on March 3, 2026, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of municipal and public works construction for this project. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on March 3, 2026, at the Siloam Springs Community Church, 809 Siloam Church Road, Jonesboro, LA 71251. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, 230 Grandview Drive, Chatham, Louisiana 71226, (318) 249-3030. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer upon payment of $150.00 for each set. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Such refund shall be limited to $100.00 per set. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond, which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. 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. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. /s/ Lyman Hall, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 4, 11 & 18, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: LAKESHORE DRIVE REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE II, 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, February 26, 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: Lakeshore Drive Rehabilitation and Improvements – Phase II PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 75 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 $90.00. 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 forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. Types of construction required for this project include asphaltic concrete, patching, aggregate shoulder, milling, and striping. The JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY reserves the right to reject any or all proposals per Louisiana Public Bid Law. JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY Todd Culpepper President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Jan 30 & Feb 4 & 11, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of “THE HEIRS OF BYRON STREETS”, please contact Deanna D. McCallum, Attorney at Law, 203 North Main Street, P.O. Box 138, Farmerville, Louisiana 71241, telephone number 318-368-3348. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 11, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts of STELLA MEBELE ESUZOR, please contact Deanna D. McCallum, Attorney at Law, 203 North Main Street, P.O. Box 138, Farmerville, Louisiana 71241, telephone number 318-368-3348. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 11, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, JERRELL ALLEN MCKNIGHT, have been convicted of 14:43.3 ORAL SEXUAL BATTERY on May 12, 2009 14:81.1 PORNOGRAPHY INVOLVING JUVENILES on May 12, 2009 My address is: 627 Garr Rd, Ruston, LA. 71270 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/25/1988 Height: 5’7” Weight: 185 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Feb 8 & 11, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled IN RE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. VS. The Unopened Succession of and Unknown Heirs of Frank Ellish, Jr. AKA Frank Ellish, Jr., to-wit: Frank Ellish Jr. and/or the Unknown Heirs. 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 Feb 8, 11 & 13, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled IN RE: Jeani Towns Cooper vs. Brandon Scott Cooper, to-wit: Jeani Towns Cooper. 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 Feb 8, 11 & 13, 2026.

LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY PROJECT NO. 26-01-01 CELL B CONSTRUCTION LINCOLN PARISH C&D LANDFILL, RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department, Parish of Lincoln, Louisiana, for the construction of C&D landfill Cell B including: clearing and grubbing; excavation; Compacted Clay Fill importation and installation; providing and installing riprap Sediment Check Dams; providing and installing Concrete Canvas (or approved equal); providing and installing riprap Energy Dissipators; hydroseeding; and, other work in connection therewith at the Lincoln Parish C&D Landfill in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Bids will be received by the Lincoln Parish Purchasing Agent until 2:00 p.m. local time on February 26, 2026 at the office of the Purchasing Agent, Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 W. Texas Ave. – Third Floor, Ruston, LA 71270. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud after the specified closing time. The Bidding Documents may be examined in the office of the Purchasing Agent, Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 W. Texas Ave. – Third Floor, Ruston, LA 71270, or in the office of the ENGINEER: Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, LLC, Ph: 225-677-7950, 10995 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 and Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., Ph: 318-251-0238, 112 East Mississippi Ave., Ruston, LA 71270. Hard copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from the ENGINEER’s office in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders upon payment of a deposit of $40.00 for each set of documents. Bidders can request an electronic copy of the Bidding Documents by emailing the ENGINEER at jon@fdaengineers.com. 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, Bidders shall contact Central Bidding. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on February 17, 2026 at the Lincoln Parish C&D Landfill, 463 Arkansas Plant Road Dubach, LA 71235. Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are required to attend and participate in the conference in order to be eligible to bid. To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed contractor in accordance with LA R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of: Highway, Street, & Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; or Municipal and Public Works Construction. Contractors desiring to bid should submit evidence that they hold a license of proper classification in full force and effect at the time the bidding documents are requested from the ENGINEER. The Contractor shall show his license number on the bid form and the sealed envelope containing the bid. Bidding Documents shall not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the hour and date set for the opening of Bids. Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the ENGINEER. Each Bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the Lincoln Parish Police Jury in an amount of at least five percent of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or a Bid Bond in accordance with LA R.S. 38:2218. This check or Bid Bond shall be given as a guarantee that the Bidder will execute the Agreement, should it be awarded to him. 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 required on the bid form shall not be considered informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this the 22nd day of January, 2026. LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY By:/s/Courtney Hall Courtney Hall, Parish Administrator Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $126.00 on Jan 30, Feb 4 & 11, 2026.

I, Tyrone Dewayne Fields, have been convicted of carnal knowledge of a juvenile My address is: 3120 W Caperton St, Shreveport, LA 71109 Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 48 Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 Hair Color:Black Eye Color: Brown Parish of Notification: Caddo The Times: Feb 11, 12, 2026