CITY OF SPRINGHILL MINUTES The Board of Aldermen of the City of Springhill, Louisiana met in regular session in the Council Chambers at Springhill City Hall on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M with Mayor W. Ray Huddleston presiding. PRESENT: Dimettera Frazier, Dennis Smith, Mike Whitlock, and Derek Melancon, Aldermen. ABSENT: Alderman Stacey Willard. Mayor W. Ray Huddleston called the meeting to order. Alderman Mike Whitlock opened the meeting with Prayer. Mayor W. Ray Huddleston led the Pledge of Allegiance. MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Dennis Smith to adopt the minutes from the last regular meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2026. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION was made by Dennis Smith, seconded by Mike Whitlock to approve the financial statement for March 2026. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. OLD BUSINESS: None. MOTION was made by Dimettera Frazier, seconded by Derek Melancon to Adopt a Proclamation for April 2026 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Dennis Smith to approve the list of utility write-offs for the first quarter of 2026 in the amount of $5, 892.10. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION was made by Dimettera Frazier, seconded by Mike Whitlock to authorize the Mayor to proceed with the LA DOTD Tap Grant. MOTION CARRIED. The next item of business were two quotes for the Springhill City Court Air Conditioner Unit. The first quote was from Arkla Air in the amount of $15,179.00 and the second quote was from Webster HVAC and Electric in the amount of $9,907.00. MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Dennis Smith to go with the low quote from Webster HVAC and Electric in the amount of $9,907.00. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION was made by Derek Melancon, seconded by Mike Whitlock to authorize payment of the March 2026 monthly vendor bills totaling $242,143.77. MOTION CARRIED. Announcements: Alderman Derek Melaoncon announced that the Springhill Medical Center was welcoming their new CEO Robert Peltzer in May 2026 who is replacing the current one who is retiring. Alderman Dimettera Frazier wanted to congratulate the Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding banquet held on April 9, 2026. It was a great turn out and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. Amber Cobb did an outstanding job. Alderman Mike Whitlock also mentioned that the Pineywoods Jamboree was another great success with lots of new people in attendance. Meeting Adjourned. Shelli Malone, LMMC City Clerk W. Ray Huddleston Mayor May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MAY 4, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Absence(s): District D Councilman Michael Roy. Prayer: Levon Charlie Thomas The prayer was offered by Levon Charlie Thomas. Pledge: Latasha Mitchell The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Latasha Mitchell. Call Meeting to Order Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. Additions to Agenda There were no additions to the agenda. Public Comments It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote. Adoption of Minutes (1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on April 6, 2026 Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop held on April 6, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. (2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on April 6, 2026 Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session held on April 6, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (3) Adopt Minutes of Minden City Council Special Session Held on April 13, 2026 Latasha Mitchell moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Special Session held on April 13, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. Resolutions (4) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Signatory Power to Sign Checks Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor, Nicholas A. Cox; Mayor Pro Tempore, Carlton Myles; City Clerk, Melaney Slack; Assistant City Clerk, Elizabeth Campbell; and City Clerk Office Manager, Katrina Oglesby to Sign Checks Drawn by this Municipal Corporation on Any Financial Institution in Custody of City of Minden Funds, Effective upon Adoption, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. (5) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) for Improvements at the Minden Airport, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Authority to Advertise (6) Authority to Advertise for Bids for the MNE Perimeter Fencing Phase I at the Minden Airport Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for the MNE Perimeter Fencing Phase I at the Minden Airport, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. Condemned Property (7) Condemned Property - 505 South Street (District B) - Frank Gardner Estate The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Frank Garder Estate c/o Chandra Dozier P.O. Box 801824 Dallas, Texas 75380 505 South Street Lot #12, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Levon Charlie Thomas moved to table this matter until the Minden City Council June 1, 2026, Regular Session. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton Buddy Myles. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): Michael Roy. The motion carried. (8) Condemned Property - 509 South Street (District B) - Chandra Dozier The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Chandra Dozier P.O. Box 801824 Dallas, Texas 75380 509 South Street Lot #10, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Levon Charlie Thomas moved to table this matter until the Minden City Council June 1, 2026, Regular Session. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton Buddy Myles and Latasha Mitchell. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): Michael Roy. Mayor Cox broke the tie by casting an aye vote. The motion carried. (9) Condemned Property - 511 South Street (District B) - Chandra Dozier The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Chandra Dozier P.O. Box 801824 Dallas, Texas 75380 511 South Street Lots #8 & 9, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts., Strip 6 x 80 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Levon Charlie Thomas moved to table this matter until the Minden City Council June 1, 2026, Regular Session. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton Buddy Myles and Latasha Mitchell. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): Michael Roy. Mayor Cox broke the tie by casting an aye vote. The motion carried. (10)Condemned Property - 507 South Street (District B) - Tobe Oliver Estate The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Tobe Oliver Estate c/o Barbara Eason 5108 S. Hampton Road, Apt. 29 H Dallas, Texas 75232 507 South Street Lot #11, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Before the Regular Session began, Barbara Eason contacted Carlton Buddy Myles to ask for more time to demolish or rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition or rehabilitation of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 180 days of May 4, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. Reports (11)Budget/Financial Report for March 2026 City Clerk Melaney Slack presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of March 2026. No motion was required. (12)Fire Report for April 2026 Assistant Fire Chief Ronnie Chreene presented the Fire Report for the month of April 2026. No motion was required. (13)Police Report for March 2026 Carlton Buddy Myles moved to accept the Police Report for the month of March 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. Adjournment Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Slack, City Clerk May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:00 P.M. The Webster Parish School Board Regular Meeting, of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, met at Harper Pathways to Excellence Center, 618 Germantown Road, Minden, Louisiana, on Tuesday, April 4, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 6:08 P.M. by President Johnnye Kennon. The Prayer was led by Margaret Edens and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jana Watson. Members Present: Susan Addington, Glenda Broughton, Margaret Edens, Robyn Guthrie, Johnnye Kennon, Jerri M. Lee, Charles Strong, Debbie Thomas, and Jana Watson. Linda Kinsey, Jerry Lott, and Ronald Rhymes were absent. Motion to amend the agenda by adding Item #17 A was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed unanimously. Item #2. Approve Minutes from the Special Called Board Meeting held on April 2, 2026. Motion to approve was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Glenda Broughton. Motion passed. Item #3. Approve Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on March 2, 2026. Motion to approve was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Jana Watson. Motion passed. Item #4. Presentation by Kevin Thompson of Taylor and Sons to recognize Employee of the Month recipient for the month of April to Melanie Campbell, Special Education Teacher at North Webster Lower Elementary. Item #5. Recognition of2025-26 Students of the Year by Personnel Director Dr. Rebecca Wilson. Item #6. Recognition of 2025-26 Support Workers of the Year by Personnel Director Dr. Rebecca Wilson. Item #7. Recognition of2025-26 Teachers of the Year by Personnel Director Dr. Rebecca Wilson. Item #8. Recognition of 2025-26 Principals of the Year by Personnel Director Dr. Rebecca Wilson. Item #9. Recognition of Science Fair winners. Item #10. Recognition of Educators Rising State Winners. Item #11. Consider approval for approximately 200 North Webster Jr. High School students to travel to the Medieval Times and the Dallas Zoo in Dallas, Texas by charter bus on May 1, 2026. The bus cost will be covered by Title I and the students will pay the rest. Motion to approve was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Debbie Thomas. Motion passed. Item #12. Consider approval for Minden High School Theatre and Choir and North Webster High School Theatre programs to travel to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas on April 17, 2026, to see a production of Little Shop of Horrors. Motion to approve was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed. Item #13. Consider approval for Ursula Hullaby to attend the Conference on Crimes Against Women in Dallas, Texas from May 18-21, 2026. Funding source will be Title V Funds. Motion to approve was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Jerri M. Lee. Motion passed. Item #14. Consider approval for North Webster High School and Lakeside Jr./Sr. High School students along with district sponsors to travel to the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference/Competition, June 19-24, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. Funding Source: General Fund. Motion to approve was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Jana Watson. Motion passed. Item #15. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School cheerleaders to attend camp at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas on May 28-31, 2026. Funding will be cheerleader funds. Motion to approve was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Robyn Guthrie. Motion passed. Item #16. Consider approval for Minden High School cheerleaders to attend camp at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas on May 28-31, 2026. Funding will be cheerleader funds. Motion to approve was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Debbie Thomas. Motion passed. Item #17. Consider for approval the adoption of the Flex Made Easy Plan certificate of resolution. Motion to approve was made by Susan Addington; seconded by Jana Watson. Motion passed. Item #17A. Consider approval for J. L. Jones Elementary 3rd grade students to travel to the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler Texas on May 1, 2026. Funding source is Title I Funds. Motion to approve was made by Jerri M. Lee; seconded by Robyn Guthrie. Motion passed. Superintendent Rowland asked that Item #45 and Item #56 be stricken from the agenda. Motion to approve Item #18 thru Item #67 excluding Item #45 and Item #56 in global vote was made by Debbie Thomas; seconded by Glenda Broughton. Motion passed. Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund Item #18. Consider approval for Central Elementary School to purchase a Betco Crewman High Speed Burnisher ($1559.04), a Pioneer Eclipse Low Speed Buffer ($1274.60), and a Viper Shovelnose Wet/Dry Vacuum ($1084.40) from VCC Janitorial Supply. Total cost will be $3918.04. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #19. Consider approval for Central Elementary School to have Mechanical Cooling Services replace the HV AC unit for room 104. Total cost will be $8950.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #20. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21576 from Mechanical Cooling Services for the-replacement of a thermostat at Central Elementary School. Total cost will be $175.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #21. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21434 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $1030.00 for board and motor at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #22. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21543 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $1100.00 for window unit for baseball press box. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #23. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to have iK Network Solutions upgrade and expand the network infrastructure at the baseball and softball fields. Total cost will be $12,589.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #24. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase BadgePass Identity Manager software and People Track software from Jett Business Systems. Total cost will be $900.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #25. Consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr/ High School to purchase new vaulting poles from Arkansas Vault Club. Total cost will be $1998.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. Item #26. Consider approval for Perryman Welding to run new electrical line at Lakeside Jr/Sr High School. Total cost will be $860.00. Funding source is Consolidated District 3 Maintenance Fund. District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund Item #27. Consider approval for E. S. Richardson Elementary School to have Superior Graphix install 167 square feet of vinyl wall wrap near the bathroom annex and big room accent wall. Total price will be $2652.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #28. Consider approval for E. S. Richardson Elementary School to have Homeland Security Systems install 3 additional exterior cameras. Total cost will be $5278.27. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #29. Consider approval for E. S. Richardson Elementary School to have Homeland Security Systems install 3 new card readers with camera video intercom on all existing magnetic safety door entry points. Total cost will be $6518.38. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #30. Consider approval to have Homeland Safety Systems install a camera on the Pre-K playground at J.A. Phillips Elementary School. Total cost will be $1580.47. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #31. Consider approval for J.A. Phillips to have Superior Graphix install decal signage in the cafeteria, gym, office, and student restrooms. Total cost will be $5536.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #32. Consider approval for E.S. Richardson Elementary School to have Moro Electric install a 20 treated electrical pole with breaker box and GFI receptacle for video cameras on the playground. Total cost will be $1600.00. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #33. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice # 1025 from Boswell Pest Control for $6203.36 for sealing gaps and entry points for bats at Webster Jr. High School. The areas were disinfected and odor treatment was applied. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #34. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #46749A from Avallone Door and Iron Works for $1362.45 for repairing a roll up door at Webster Junior High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #34. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #4592-5 from Terrys Roofing and Sheet Metal for. $4200.00 for repairing a roof leak on the D-Wing at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #36. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21363 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $16,000.00 for installing a VRV condenser at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #37. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #7253523 from Hugg & Hall for $2665.60 for Boom 85 IC 4WD rental for Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #38. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21409 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $2010.00 for a compressor at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #39. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #1-137008069790 from Johnson Controls for $2~72.48 for fixing a leak on a victaulic fitting under the bleachers at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #40. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #1-137349766466 from Johnson Controls for $4571.71 for repairing motor bearings at Minden High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #41. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #SRVCE085296 from Storer Services for $8416.81 for repairing a water leak on a 2 line feeding the school at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #42. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #2163 5 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $888.00 for valves, PRV stations and auto bleeders at Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Item #43. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice # 110151 from DiversiFire, Inc. for $813.80 for repairing the intercom system at J.L. Jones Elementary School. Funding source is District 6 Cent Sales Tax Fund. Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund Item #44. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #20853 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $1200.00 for repairing a gas valve at North Webster Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund. Item #45. Consider approval for North Webster Upper Elementary School to purchase of Chromebooks and support from DETEL. Total cost will he $21,825.60. Funding source is Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund. Doyline Maintenance Fund Item #46. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #8552 from Stewart Electric Co., Inc. for installing 2 photocells for existing canopy lights at Doyline High School. Total cost will be $450.00. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #47. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #8553 from Stewart Electric Co., Inc. for repairing conduit and wiring on 6 existing light fixtures at Doyline High School. Total cost will be $2435.00. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #48. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21295 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $4900.00 for a board and compressor at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #49. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21222 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $775.00 for a board at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #50. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21389 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $175.00 for a thermostat at Doyline High School. Funding source will be the Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #51. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21459 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $150.00 for a thermister at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Item #52. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21533 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $3900.00 for a compressor at Doyline High School. Funding source is Doyline Maintenance Fund. Sarepta Maintenance Fund Item #53. Consider approval for North Webster Jr. High School to have Gator Power Washing restripe the parking lot. Total cost will be $1892.00. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance. Item #54. Consider approval for North Webster Jr. High School to have A&A Building Specialties, Inc. replace 2 metal doors. Total cost will be $6664.59. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance. Item #55. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21475 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $1900.00 for the sale of a motor to North Webster Jr. High School. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance Fund. Item #56. Consider approval for North Webster Jr. High School to have Ferguson Painting prepare and paint the Cafeteria walls Total cost will be $21,900.00. Funding source is Sarepta Maintenance Fund. Shongaloo Building Fund Item #57. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice # 12262 from Homeland Safety Systems for $10,543.77 for installation of a 4-door access control panel at North Webster Lower Elementary School. Funding source is Shongaloo Building Fund. Item #58. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice # 12263 from Homeland Safety Systems for $602.08 for an armored door cord for connection to door for push bar at North Webster Lower.Elementary School. Funding source is Shongaloo Building Fund. Item #59. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #12239 from Homeland Safety Systems for $2529.86 for True Day/Night Vandal proof camera - turret- all weather at North Webster Lower Elementary School. Funding source is Shongaloo building fund. Springhill Maintenance Fund Item #60. Consider approval for North Webster High School to purchase 45 Chromebooks from DETEL. Total cost will be $16,510.95. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #61. Consider approval for Browning Elementary School to purchase 26 student and 8 teacher Chromebooks and 4 Chromebook carts from DETEL. Total cost will be $20,951.74. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #62. Consider approval for Browning Elementary School to have Moro Electric install 11 wall pack fixtures to the front entrance. Total cost will be $7635.00. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #63. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21308 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $2215.00 for sale of draft motor, heat exchanger and gaskets at Brown Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #64. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #21590 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $100.00 for sale of gas line fitting at Brown Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #65. Consider approval to ratify for payment of Invoice #20621 from Mechanical Cooling Services for $2200.00 for PM Parts at North Webster High School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #66. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #880234 from Moro Electrical, LLC. for $490.00 for repairing lighting at the North Webster High School softball field. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #67. Consider approval to ratify for payment Invoice #110147 from DiversiFire, Inc. for $400.00 for repairing the intercom at Brown Upper Elementary School. Funding source is Springhill Maintenance Fund. Item #68. FYI Item #69. Personnel Report Item #70. School Community Liaison Report Item #71. Superintendents Report Item #72. Announcements Sales Tax for the month of February 2026. Meeting Adjourned: 6:58 P.M. Next Board Meetings: Finance Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was open to the public as required by law. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT Johnny R. Rowland Jr., Secretary May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING WEBSTER PARISH POLICE JURY May 5, 2026 MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Bonsall, President; Steve Ramsey, Vice President; Daniel Thomas, Mike Griffith, LaTanya Grigsby, Randy Thomas, Beverly Kennon, Steve Lemmons, Nancy Hines, Adam Lee and Allen Gilbert Absent: Bruce Blanton Jim Bonsall called the meeting to order at 10:30AM and asked Mr. Steve Lemmons to open the meeting with prayer and asked Mr. Mike Griffith to lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Jim Bonsall then asked for additions to the agenda. There were no additions to the agenda. Mr. Bonsall asked for comments concerning the agenda from the audience. Mr. Allen Gilbert moved, seconded to approve invoices for payment pending review by Juror Allen Gilbert for Monday, May 11, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Randy Thomas moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve to adopt the minutes of the April 7, 2026 Road Committee, Finance Committee, and Regular Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. COMMENTS: Johnnye Kennon, WP C.V.C. (Tourism) Christie Cox, WP Coroner COL Carl Thompson, WP Assessor, Denise Edwards KLanie Gordon, LSU AG/Extension Office Savannah Jones, WP Library Dean Baugh, NLEP Mr. Steve Ramsey moved, seconded by Mr. Steve Lemmons to approve the action taken at the Road Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Beverly Kennon moved, seconded by Mr. Adam Lee to approve the action taken at the Finance Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jim Bonsall moved, seconded by Ms. Beverly Kennon to approve the action taken at the General Government Committee Meeting held earlier today. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Jim Bonsall then gave Presidents closing remarks. There being no further business to bring before the Jury, the meeting adjourned. Lisa C. Balkom Secretary-Treasurer Jim Bonsall President May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN WORKSHOP HELD ON MAY 4, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Absence(s): District D Councilman Michael Roy. Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. The following topics were discussed: the Minden Administrative Court Report, miscellaneous city matters, Quarter 2 of the 2025-2026 Budget Review, the March 2026 Police Report, and the April 2026 Fire Report. No votes were cast during these discussions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Slack, City Clerk May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) that Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), an electric public utility supplying retail electric service to approximately 235,000 customers in eleven Parishes in the State of Louisiana through its retail business, and who also serves customers in Arkansas and Texas, filed with the LPSC its annual filing for a rate adjustment to its Formula Rate Plan (FRP), so it can continue to provide safe and reliable service for its customers in Louisiana. The eleven Parishes through which SWEPCOs service area extends in Louisiana are: Bossier, Bienville, Caddo, DeSoto, Grant, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster, Winn, and Vernon. Notice will be published in the Official Bulletin of the LPSC. Pertinent docket information will be provided in the Official Bulletin. The annual Formula Rate Plan adjustment will allow for SWEPCO to continue to provide and maintain safe and reliable service for its Louisiana customers, and is being submitted in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-37502 dated April 7, 2026. SWEPCOs FRP filed at the LPSC on May 1, 2026 may be viewed in the office of the LPSC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and on the LPSCs website (www.lpsc.louisiana.gov) upon publication in the LPSCs Official Bulletin. Additionally, SWEPCO may be contacted at 318-673-3453 regarding any questions. May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE Any person claiming to be, or knowing the whereabouts of JUSTIN ALLAN SEQUICHIE, who has resided and/or currently resides in Webster Parish please contact Attorney AARON WILSON at 707 Benton Road, Suite 125, Bossier City, LA 71111 or call 318-752-4106. May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

WEBSTER PARISH LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES The Webster Parish Library Board of Control met for a regular meeting in the Stewart Center Meeting Room on Friday, May 1st, at 10:00 a.m. Present were board members Laura Evans, George French, Charlotte Dean, Linda Reed, Nancy Hines, Secretary Savannah Jones, and Shelley Masog. Absent: Linda Watson President Laura Evans established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Evans asked for any additions to the agenda. Upon motion by Nancy Hines, second by Charlotte Dean, item 8a. Vote to accept the recommendation of appointing Shelley Masog as Director effective July 26, 2026 was added to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Evans asked for audience comments. There were no audience comments. Director Savannah Jones formally introduced Shelley Masog as her recommended candidate for Director, effective July 26, 2026. Director Savannah Jones announced the resignation of Ms. Linda Watson from the Board, and potential replacement options were discussed. Upon motion by Charlotte Dean, second by Linda Reed, the minutes of the February 10, 2026 regular meeting were approved as presented. Motion carried. Upon motion by Charlotte Dean, second by Nancy Hines, the 2026 year-to-date financial report was approved as presented. Motion carried. Upon motion by George French, second by Nancy Hines, the 2026 amended budgets were approved as presented. Motion carried. Upon motion by George French, second by Charlotte Dean, the Board voted to accept the recommendation to appoint Shelley Masog as Director, effective July 26, 2026. The motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, upon motion by George French, second by Nancy Hines, the meeting adjourned at 11:02 a.m. President Secretary May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC VS. NICHOLAS BURCH SENTELL In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82343 By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITH the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse i n the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Lot 1 , Bistineau Timber Lakes Subdivision, a subdivision of Webster Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Book 939, Page 836 of the Conveyance Records of Webster Parish, Louisiana, together with rights granted in a predial servitude of passage granted in the Vendors Lien filed of record on ctober 3, 2002, in the Conveyance Book 942, Page 825 of the Conveyance Records o f Webster Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court.JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy April 15, 2026 May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS. MICHAEL JOE LANGLEY AKA MICHAEL J LANGLEY AKA MICHAEL LANGLEY In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82540. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court o f Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4; 5, 6, 12, 13, and 14, Block], Cypress Isle Subdivision, Unit No. 4, a subdivision of Webster Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof filed in Map Book 3 , Page 37, Records of Webster Parish, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, having a municipal address of 375 Bossier Street, Heflin, Louisiana 71039. Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon including one (1) certain 2021 Southern Energy manufactured home bearing manufacturer Serial number: SEWO22286TX-A/B, which manufactured home was immobilized pursuant to LRS. 1149.4 Affidavit to Immobilize Manufactured Home recorded in the Parish of Webster, Louisiana, as Instrument Number: 595009. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy April 15, 2026 May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE REGIONS BANK DBA REGIONS MORTGAGE VS. MICHAEL CASEY WILLIAMS In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82495. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out o f the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law a t the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Begin at iron pipe set for the center of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, and run East along old fence line 860.3 feet to the West right of way of Old Minden to Cotton Valley Road; thence run North 8 degrees 40 minutes East along said right of way 291 feet; thence run North 1 degree 10 minutes East 290 feet along said right of way; thence run North 4 degrees 25 minutes West 296 feet along said right of way to Point of Beginning; thence run South 83 degrees 54 minutes West 226 feet; thence run North 5 degrees 8 minutes West 119.75 feet; thence run North 83 degrees 35 minutes East 87.58 feet; thence run North 78 degrees 3 minutes East 130 feet to west right of way line of Cotton Valley- Minden Road; thence run along said right of way South 9 degrees 2 minutes East 137 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements and rights thereto belonging. AND Begin at center of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, thence run East 860.3 feet, more or less, to the West right of way line of the Old Minden-Cotton Valley Road; thence run North 8 degrees 40 minutes East 260 feet 2 inches to the Point of Beginning of the property herein described; thence continue North 8 degrees 40 minutes East 31 feet; thence run North 1 degree 10 minutes East 290 feet; thence run North 4 degrees 25 minutes West 296 feet; thence run South 83 degrees 54 minutes West 226 feet; thence run South 5 degrees 8 minutes East 581.65 feet; thence run East 165.7 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements located thereon and all rights thereto belonging. LESS AND EXCEPT the following: Begin at the center of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, thence run East 860.3 feet, more or less, to the West right of way line of Old Minden-Cotton Valley Road; thence run North 8 degrees 40 minutes East 260 feet 2 inches to the Point of Beginning of the property herein described: thence run West 165.7 feet; thence run North 5 degrees 8 minutes West 350.25 feet; thence run North 83 degrees 54 minutes East 226 feet to West right of way line of Old Minden-Cotton Valley Road; thence run South 4 degrees 2 5 minutes East 65 feet; thence run South 1 degree 1 0 minutes West 290 feet; thence run South 8 degrees 40 minutes West 31 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements located thereon and all rights thereto belonging. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy April 15, 2026 May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald