PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with law that vacancies exist on the Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Library Board of Control. The St. Mary Parish Council will receive applications for the filling of these vacancies from this date until November 12, 2026, at Noon. Qualifications for submitting of an application will be in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Section 25:214(B). 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 November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, and Franklin, Louisiana to fill these vacancies. Adv. Oct. 21 & Nov. 4, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE: VIRTUAL SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION – 5 BUSES The St. Mary Parish School Board hereby gives public notice that 5 (Five) Buses maintained by the Transportation Department will be offered for sale through a virtual public auction conducted on GovDeals.com. These items were declared surplus and are no longer needed for school operations. Online Auction Dates: The online surplus auction will open for bidding on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and will close on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) Bids must be received by the specified date and time. Any bid received after the deadline will not be considered. The following surplus buses are being offered for sale to the highest bidder, subject to Board approval: • Bus #S210, Blue Bird 2014, VIN 1BAKGCPH3EF298916 • Bus #A205, Blue Bird 2008, VIN 1BAKGCKH28F242915 • Bus #A201, Blue Bird 2008, VIN 1BAKGCKH78F242912 • Bus #62, Blue Bird 2002, VIN 1GBL7T1C41J 513674 • Bus #A200, Blue Bird 2007, VIN 1BAKGCKH48F242916 All bidding will be conducted on- line through GovDeals. Interested parties may view available items, register, and place bids by visiting GovDeals.com. Bus descriptions, photographs, auction terms, and bidding instructions will be available on the auction website. All Buses are non-operable, will be sold “ AS IS, WHERE IS “, with no warranties ex- pressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. The St. Mary Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw items from the auction at any time when deemed to be in the best interest of the School Board. Buses may be inspected upon request; bidders are responsible for conducting their own inspection prior to submitting a bid. Purchaser is re- sponsible for loading, transportation, removal, registration, licensing, insurance, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. For additional information re- garding the auction, please contact Mrs. Jackee’ Jackson at 337-836-9661 at the St. Mary Parish School Board Central Office Complex. Important Notice: Employees of the St. Mary Parish School Board and their immediate family members are prohibited from placing bids on any listed items. Adv. Oct., 7, 16 & 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, As Trustee For Freddie Mac SLST 2024-1 Participation Interest Trust Vs. No. 139870 Div “B” Nsikan Mianaekere St. Martin 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 buildings and im- provements thereon situated and all rights, ways, privileges, prescriptions and servitudes thereto be- longing or in anywise appertaining and all appurtenances thereof, lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and des-cribed as LOT NO. 6 OF MARQUIS MANOR SUBDIVISION, as shown on plan of land prepared from Tract survey by Lee B. Delaune, registered land surveyor, dated December 16, 1972, prepared by J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., C.E. and Surveyors, recorded on April 2, 1974 in St. Mary Parish COB 18-I, Entry No. 157,915. to satisfy the sum of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR AND 70/100 ($224,674.70) DOLLARS, with interest thereon at the rate of 3.875% per annum from June 1, 2024, to- gether with ac- crued late charges in accordance with the note and mortgage, together with late charges on additional delinquent installments and any additional amounts which petitioner has ad- vanced or hereafter advances, as permitted by the Note and Mortgage, for taxes, assessments, re- pairs to and maintenance and preservation of the mortgaged property, together with reasonable attorney’s fees of all sums due, owing and unpaid and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission 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 WITH 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, the 28th day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. Wednesday, the 16th day of September A. D., 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Sept. 25 and Oct. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BIDDERS The Town of Berwick, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, acting through its Mayor, Duval H. Arthur, Jr., will receive sealed bids. Sealed bids will be received on November 4, 2026, by the Town of Berwick, for Berwick Fire Station, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana until 10:00 a.m. (local time). Any bids delivered should be delivered to Newell “ BUBBA” Slaughter, Chief Administrative officer/ Town Clerk for the Town of Berwick, 3225 Third Street , Berwick, Louisiana, no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time) or electronically submitted at www.centralbidding.com, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of item/items listed below. Bids re- ceived after the time set forth above for opening of bids will not be considered and will be returned un- opened. After the opening, the bid/bids will be evaluated by the appropriate party/parties and will be presented to the Mayor & Town Council for awarding, rejecting, or holding for further advisement and/or evaluation. This project consists of converting the flat roof to a hip metal roof by installing a metal truss frame and standing seal metal roof panels including adjustments of existing vents and ex- hausts. Project Name: Roof Conversion for Berwick Central Fire Station The scope of this project is to install metal truss framing including a standing seam metal roof. Specifications and proposal forms are on file in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Berwick Fire Station, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana, Louisiana. Copies of the bidding documents may be obtained from the office. upon receipt of $150.00 for each set during normal business hours (8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Monday – Friday). Checks for Bidding Documents shall be made payable to “Town of Berwick”. 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 up- on return of the documents and de- posits 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. If bids are mailed, they shall be addressed as follows: Mr. Newell “Bubba” Slaughter, Chief Administrative officer, Town of Berwick, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, Louisiana 70342. Or electronically submitted at www.centralbidding.com and must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. (local time). on November 4,2026. The envelope shall be clearly marked – “Bids” – Roof Conversion for Berwick Central Fire Station. Please contact Mr. Bubba Slaughter, 985-384-8858, for any clarifications. A mandatory pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at10:30 a.m. (local time) in the Conference Room, Town Hall, 3225 Third Street, Berwick, Louisiana 70342. Evidence of authority to submit a bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (c) and R.S. 39:1594 (C) (4) (d). Each bidder shall be a licensed Contractor in ac- cordance with La. R.S. 37:2150 -2163 for the classification of GENERAL CONTRACTING -COMMERCIAL LICENSE – specialty classification of roofing and sheet metal or related classification. Each Bid/bids shall be accompanied with a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond with Power of Attorney (Money Orders or Letters of Credit WILL NOT be accepted), made payable to the Town of Berwick, in the amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the proposal. Bid Bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S department of treasury Circular 570 or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance companies with an A- rating in the latest printing A.M.Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds. Failure to do so will result in the bid/bids being declared irregular and shall be cause for rejection. The LOWEST qualified bid will be the one determined to offer the best advantage to the Town of Berwick. Successful bidder shall be required to provide a performance and payment bond up0 on award of the bid. The Town of Berwick reserves the right to reject bids for just cause in the best interest of the Town of Berwick. Successful bidders must register with the Town of Berwick and the St. Mary Parish and Use Tax Department for tax purposes. /s/ Duval H. Arthur, Jr. ___________ Duval H. Arthur, Jr. – Mayor Town of Berwick Adv. Oct. 7, 14 & 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the following proposed ordinance was submitted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, on October 6, 2026. ORDINANCE NO. 26-10 AN ORDINANCE AP- PROVING A CO- OPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PATTERSON AND THE CITY OF FRANKLIN FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF FIRE PROTECTION WITHIN THE CITY OF PATTERSON; AUTH- ORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF ONE 2002 FORD F-550 LIGHT DUTY RESCUE FIRE TRUCK; AUTH- ORIZING PAYMENT OF $35,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REQUIRED CERTIFICATION OF AVAILABLE FUNDS; AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RE- SPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, the City of Patterson is a political subdivision of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, and is authorized to enter into cooperative endeavors for a public purpose; WHEREAS, the City of Franklin has agreed to convey to the City of Patterson one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck, Vehicle Identification Number 1FDAF57F22EC16444, for the purpose of improving fire protection within the City of Patterson; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the acquisition will serve the public purpose of improving fire protection and will benefit the residents of the City of Patterson, the City of Franklin, and the public as a whole; WHEREAS, the parties have a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value at least equivalent to the consideration described in the Cooperative En- deavor Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A; WHEREAS, the consideration to be paid by the City of Patterson is Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($35,000.00), consisting of a down payment of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) followed by Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) per month for five (5) consecutive months, until the purchase price has been paid in full; WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2-10 of the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter requires an ordinance for an act of the Council having the force of law, including an act that incurs debt in any manner authorized by law; and WHEREAS, Article V, Section 5-05 of the Home Rule Charter requires an ordinance to authorize a contract providing for payments beyond the end of the fiscal year and requires certification that a sufficient unencumbered appropriation exists and that funds are or will be available when each obligation becomes due. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA, THAT: Section 1. Ap- proval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement 1.- The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement be- tween the City of Patterson and the City of Franklin, substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), is hereby approved. 2.- The City Council specifically approves the acquisition from the City of Franklin of one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck, VIN No. 1FDAF57F22EC16444, upon the terms set forth in the Agreement. 3.- The Agreement is approved as a cooperative endeavor undertaken for the public purpose of improving fire protection within the City of Patterson. Section 2. Authorization of Consideration and Payments 1.- The City of Patterson is authorized to pay the City of Franklin a total amount not to exceed Thirty-Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($35,000.00) for the fire truck described in Section 1. 2.- The authorized consideration shall be paid as stated in the Agreement: (a) a down payment of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00); followed by (b) Five Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($5,000.00) per month for five (5) consecutive months, until the full purchase price is paid. 3.- Each payment is subject to the prior certification required by Article V, Section 5-05 of the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter. Before the City incurs an obligation or makes a payment under the Agreement, the Mayor or the Mayor’s authorized designee shall certify that (a) a sufficient unencumbered appropriation exists and (b) funds are or will be available to meet the obligation when due. 4.- Payments shall be made only from lawfully ap- propriated and available funds in the Fund 11 - Fire Department Equipment Fund. Section 3. Execution and Im- plementation 1.- Rodney Grogan, Mayor, is hereby authorized and directed, on behalf of the City of Patterson, to execute the Agreement and any bill of sale, title-transfer in- strument, receipt, delivery record, or other document reasonably necessary to carry out this Ordinance and the Agreement. 2.- The City Clerk, Accountant, Fire Chief, and other appropriate City officers and employees are authorized to take all ministerial actions necessary to implement this Ordinance, including processing payments that have been properly authorized, certified, and documented. 3.- No material amendment that increases the total consideration, adds interest or a financing charge, extends the five-month payment period, or otherwise creates an additional financial obligation of the City may be made without further approval by ordinance. 4.- Before execution by the City of Patterson, the Mayor and City Clerk shall confirm that the Agreement is fully completed and that the City of Franklin’s authorizing action and the dates of execution stated in the Agreement and attached resolution are accurate. Section 4. Severability If any provision of this Ordinance is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Section 5. Effective Date This Ordinance shall become effective upon final adoption and approval in the manner required by the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter and applicable law. THUS DONE AND ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, at a duly called and convened meeting held on the ___ day of __________, 2026. CITY OF PATTERSON, LOUISIANA By__________ Rodney Grogan, Mayor ATTEST: _____________ Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk Notice is further given that a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed ordinance is set for 6:00 p.m. on the 10th day of November, 2026, during the regular meeting of the Patterson City Council to be held at the City Hall in Patterson, 1314 Main Street, Patterson, Louisiana, on that date and at that time, and final action on said proposed ordinance shall be taken at said meeting. Dates of Publication of Notice: October 16th, October 21st, October 28th ______(S)______ MIDGE BOURGEOIS, CITY CLERK EXHIBIT A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PATTERSON AND THE CITY OF FRANKLIN THIS COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ___ day of __________, 2026, by and between the CITY OF PATTERSON, a political subdivision of St. Mary Parish, represented herein by Rodney Grogan, its Mayor, and duly authorized by its City Council, hereinafter referred to as “CITY OF PATTERSON,” and the CITY OF FRANKLIN, a political subdivision, represented herein by Eugene P. Foulcard, its Mayor, duly authorized by resolution of its City Council, hereinafter referred to as “CITY.” WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON and CITY are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, which provides that, for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions may engage in co- operative endeavors with each other; WHEREAS, the public purpose of this cooperative endeavor is the improvement of fire protection within the City of Patterson, whereby CITY agrees to convey unto CITY OF PATTERSON one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck, VIN No. 1FDAF57F22EC16444; and WHEREAS, in consideration thereof, CITY OF PATTERSON agrees to pay CITY the sum of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($35,000.00), payable as follows: a down payment of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($10,000.00), followed by FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($5,000.00) per month for five (5) consecutive months, until the full purchase price of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) has been paid in full; WHEREAS, the Agreement will benefit residents of the City of Patterson, the City of Franklin, and the public as a whole; and WHEREAS, CITY OF PATTERSON and CITY each have a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value that is at least equivalent to the consideration described in this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants herein contained, CITY OF PATTERSON and CITY agree as follows: 1.- CITY shall convey to CITY OF PATTERSON the one (1) 2002 Ford F-550 Light Duty Rescue Fire Truck described above. 2.- CITY OF PATTERSON shall pay CITY the total consideration of THIRTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($35,000.00) in the payment structure stated above, subject to the availability and certification of funds required by applicable law and the City of Patterson Home Rule Charter. 3.- The Mayor of each City is authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of that City, subject to the authorizing action of its respective governing authority. THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Patterson, Louisiana, on this ___ day of __________, 2026. Witnesses: CITY OF PATTERSON By:_________ RODNEY GROGAN, MAYOR THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Franklin, Louisiana, on this ___ day of __________, 2026. Witnesses: CITY OF FRANKLIN By:_______ EUGENE P. FOULCARD, MAYOR Adv. Oct. 16, 21, & 28, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Sixteenth Judicial District Court —— PARISH OF ST. MARY —— STATE OF LOUISIANA Atchafalaya River Estates, LLC Vs. 136188 Div “H” Cajun Sunrise, LLC TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Writ Of FiFa 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: All property, real and personal, rights and credits of Cajun Sunrise, LLC listed above, in the manner prescribed by law, which shall include, without limitation: a) Immovable property of Cajun Sunrise, LLC, specifically described as: THAT CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND BELONGING TO BERWICK, L.L.C, SITUATED IN SECTIONS 17, 24, & 28, TOWNSHIP 15 SOUTH - RANGE 12 EAST, SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Beginning at a found re-bar located along the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive and its intersection with the eastern boundary line of Willowcrest Subdivision, being the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Willowcrest Subdivision designated by the letter “A”, the Point of Beginning, the Lambert Coordinates of which are X = 3,311,581.38 and Y = 443,840.61; thence North 20° 32’ 02” East along the eastern boundary line of Willowcrest Subdivision a distance of 1838.74’, more or less, to a point along the apparent bank line of the Lower Atchafalaya River designated by the letter “B”; thence South 85° 49’ 32” East along the apparent bank line of the Lower Atchafalaya River a distance of 848.80’, more or less, to a point designated by the letter “C”; thence South 68° 55’ 17” East along the apparent bank line of the Lower Atchafalaya River a distance of 602.16’, more or less, to a point designated by the letter “D”; thence South 34° 31’ 54” West a distance of 2353.45’ to a set 3/4” iron pipe on the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive designated by the letter “E”; thence North 55° 19’ 43” West along the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive a distance of 360.11’ to a set 3/4” iron pipe designated by the letter “F”; thence North 55° 32’ 41” West along the northern right-of-way line of Fairview Drive a distance of 513.18’ to a found rebar designated by the letter “A”, the Point of Beginning. The above tract of land is more clearly shown and delineated as Tract AABCDEFA@ comprising 55.81 acres upon a plat captioned APlan of Land showing a Portion of Property of Berwick, L.L.C., as per C.O.B. 16-B, Entry No. 142,501, being Tract AABCDEFA@, Situated in Sections 17, 24, & 28, T 15 S - R 12 E, Southwestern Land District, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana.@ This description is based on the survey made by Lamon G. Miller, Registered Professional Land Surveyor of Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., Engineers and Land Surveyors, Franklin, Louisiana, Drawing No. 12205-1, dated December 11, 2007, a copy of which is attached hereto and made part thereof, together with any buildings and improvements thereon and all rights, ways, servitudes, privileges, and appertenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. The above described property includes Lot 12A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition, as shown on a plat entitled APlan of Land showing Willowcrest Subdivision Addition@ prepared by Miller Engineers & Associates, Inc., dated August 14, 2009, and recorded under Entry No. 316987, records of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. LESS AND EXCEPT: 1. A 75’ wide Canal, approximately 3.60 acres, conveyed to W-C Canal Co., LLC under Entry No. 317022 2. Lot 2A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317056 3. Lot 5A & the South 2 of Lot C-1 Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317059 4. Lots 15A & 16A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317061 5. Lot 4A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317058 6. Lot 14A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317060 7. Lot 17A & the North 2 of Lot C-1 Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317062 8. Lot 1A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317055 9. Lot 3A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 317057 10. Tract JEFGHIJ sold to ATCHAFALAYA RIVER ESTATES, LLC under Entry No. 325749 11. Lot 1B Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 326470 12. Lot 13A Willowcrest Subdivision Addition sold under Entry No. 335774 b) 100% of the membership interest in and to W-C Canal Co., LLC (TIN xx-xxx7196), and any certificate evidencing the existence of said interests, namely Certificate No. 1 in said company, as transferred to Cajun Sunrise, LLC in the Act of Exchange dated August 1, 2013 and recorded in COB 280, page 186, Entry No. 317022 of the records of St. Mary Parish; and c) Twenty One (21) credits of bottomland hardwoods wetlands mitigation purchased by Cajun Sunrise, LLC from Louisiana Wetlands, LLC pursuant to Agreement of March 20, 2008 which credits were associated with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit No. MVN-2006-3227-WDD. to satisfy the sum of EIGHT HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 69/100 ($803,454.69) DOLLARS, PLUS COSTS AND JUDICIAL INTEREST FROM DATE OF JUDICIAL DEMAND and also, all costs as well as your own costs and charges, as well as all sheriffs costs and commission 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 WITH 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, the 28th day of October A.D., 2026, between the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M. Sheriff’s Office Parish of St. Mary, La. Thursday, the 20th day of August A.D., 2026 GARY L. DRISKELL, SHERIFF By: Heidi Rineholt Deputy Sheriff Adv. Sept. 25 and Oct. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinances were introduced at a regular meeting of the St. Mary Parish Council, State of Louisiana (the “Parish Council”), on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and laid over for publication of notice: PROPOSED ORDINANCES An Ordinance authorizing the President of St. Mary Parish to execute an Amended, Restated, and Extended Independent Contractor Agreement be- tween the Parish of St. Mary, the Atchafalaya Golf Course Commission, and KFGL, L.L.C. relative to providing restaurant and/or food beverage services to customers and guests at the Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild. An Ordinance establishing limitations on the in- currence of debt by St. Mary Parish; providing for an emergency exception following a declared disaster; and otherwise providing with respect thereto. An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (Charles Billodeau Jr.) An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (T&S Rentals LLC) An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (Blake Fouquier) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Council will meet on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at five-forty-five (5:45) o’clock p.m. at the Parish Council Room of the Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, at which time there will be a public hearing on the adoption of the aforesaid ordinances. /s/ Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL /s/ Lisa C. Morgan CLERK OF THE COUNCIL ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL Adv. Oct. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1 834 WATERWORKS ROAD P.O. BOX 309 AMELIA, LA. 70340 REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 7, 2026 The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M. The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order. The Office Manager performed a roll call. Board members present: Kenneth Mire, Rose Johnson, Leroy Trim and Oscar Toups Absent: Charles Walters came at 6:13 P.M. Others Present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras and Amanda LaCoste, The Pledge of Allegiance was re- cited by all present. Public Comment/Appearances: Jason Akers, Larry Fromenthal, Pamela Fromenthal, and T. J. Aucoin, Jr. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, and special meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to approve the regular meeting, on September 2, 2026, and special meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried Executive Session (if necessary): A. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows: A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons: (2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body. VI. Unfinished Business: A. Discussion and any action on proposed customer rate ad- justments. Allowed for public comments: None A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to un-table the item. All voted aye. Motion carried. A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the proposed customer rate adjustments. All voted aye. Motion carried. A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to start the proposed customer rate adjustment effective November 1, 2026. All voted aye. Motion carried. IX. New Business: A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session. Allowed for public comment: None No discussion. B. Discussion and any action for Bollinger Marine water us- age. Allowed for public comment: None The Operations Manager briefed the board on the water usage disparity between a master meter versus individual meters on a private distribution line in an area fabrication facility. Clarification was needed on how to proceed with billing. A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to bill the total amount registered by the master meter. All voted aye. Motion carried. C. Discussion and any action on purchasing a mixing unit. Allowed for public comment: None A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the purchase of a gear drive unit for the water plant. All voted aye. Motion carried. D. Discussion and any action on monthly in- stallment plan for customer. Allowed for public comment: None The office manager explained the situation with an installment plan for this customer. A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to approve the installment plan for this customer. All voted aye. Motion carried. X. Report A. Engineering Report B. Managers’ Report C. Outstanding Bills Report A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Rose Johnson to approve payment of the outstanding bills. All voted aye. Motion carried. Other Business Allowed Un- der Act 861 Adjournment A motion was made by Leroy Trim and seconded by Oscar Toups to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 P.M. All voted ayes. Motion carried. /s/_________ Kenneth Mire, President /s/_________ Leroy Trim, Vice President Adv. Oct. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF BERWICK, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY October 13, 2026 The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at their regular meeting place, the Town Hall, Berwick, Louisiana, Tuesday October 13, 2026, at six (6:00) o’clock p.m. There were present: Council members Colleen As- kew, Kevin Hebert, Lud Henry, Raymond Price, and James Richard. Absent: None Pastor Herb Stanley from Cornerstone Ministries led the prayer. Fire Chief Jody Acosta led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Berwick, State of Louisiana were duly convened as the governing authority of said Town, led by the Honorable Duval Arthur Jr, Mayor, who then stated that the Mayor and Council were ready for the transaction of business. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved without reading upon motion James Richard and seconded by Lud Henry. The Treasurer’s report, having been reviewed, was ap- proved without reading upon motion by James Richard and seconded by Colleen Askew. The Beacon did not shine on anyone this month. There were no guests for the October 2026 meeting. Assistant Police Chief Quentin Menard presented the police report for September 2026. Assistant Chief Menard stated that things have been running well within the department. Officers handled 271 complaints, issued 36 citations, and worked 9 accidents. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Fire report. Fire Chief Jody Acosta presented the fire report for September 2026. Chief Acosta stated that the fire de- partment responded to 16 emergency calls, which included 5 motor vehicle accidents, 4 medical calls, 3 fire alarms, 1 tree on fire, 1 structure fire, 1 tree on powerline, 1 trash fire at the dump, and 1 kitchen fire. After no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, the Public Works report. Public Works Director Rafael Lopez presented the Public Works report for September 2026. Mr. Lopez stated that crews are continuing to install a new gas line on Thorguson Drive, while also performing routine maintenance throughout town, and cleaning out ditches. With no further comments, the mayor moved on to the next agenda item, the consulting en- gineer’s report. Town Engineer Mr. Reid Miller was not present, so the mayor moved on to the next agenda item, the Committee reports. The Economic Development and Public Safety Committees had nothing to report. The Historical Committee reported that they are continuing to work on archiving Berwick history. The Recreation Committee is currently holding basketball registration from now until October 30, 2026. They are also in the process of planning their Annual Christmas Movie Night which will be held on December 12, 2026, at the Berwick Civic Center. The Lighthouse Festival Committee reported that they are working on obtaining vendors and sponsorships for the festival, along with continuing to plan events. They are seeking teams to participate in the Cookie Bake-Off and the Gumbo Cook-Off. Contact Town Hall if you are interested. The Planning and Zoning Committee presented their report for the month of September 2026. They stated that they recently received a CRS rating of 9 from the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System. This will qualify Berwick residents for a 5% discount on flood insurance premiums at their next renewal. They are also continuing to work with the parish to establish a Hazard Mitigation Plan that will hopefully qualify residents for additional rate decreases. After no further comments or committee reports, the mayor moved on to the next item on the agenda, Resolutions/Proclamations. Item No. 1 under Resolutions/Proclamations – Resolution No. 01-27 – Resolution of Authority for Mayor to enter into a non-exclusive franchising agreement with Allen’s TV Cable, Inc. Up- on motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by Raymond Price, the resolution was approved unanimously. Item No. 1 under New Business – Sally Melancon – Mosquito Abatement & Bar Pits. Ms. Melancon addressed the mayor and council about an ongoing issue that she has with a mass population of mosquitos near her home, likely due to the bar pits. She would like to see if there is anything that the town can do to help control the problem. She had some suggestions of possible mosquito abatement op- tions. The mayor stated that the town will look into trying to treat the bar pits to help with this issue. Item No. 2 under New Business - Approve Authorization for the Mayor to sign a Cooperative Agreement with the Baldwin Police De- partment for Equipment Use. The CEA will allow the Berwick Police Department to do- nate 2 taser guns: X26P Serial No. E1913VE2Y & X26P Serial No. E1913VE4E. Upon motion by Lud Henry and seconded by Raymond Price, the authorization was approv-ed unanimously. Item No. 3 under New Business – Barry Dufrene – St. Mary Parish Update. Retired District Judge Ed Leonard presented the proposed amendments drafted by the St. Mary Parish Home Rule Charter Commission for the upcoming election. He noted that if approved by voters, these changes would modify the Parish President’s responsibilities, adjust salaries for the Parish President and Council members, implement term limits, and alter the overall number of council members. In response to growing safety concerns over the increasing number of youth riding e-bikes and scooters around town, the Berwick Town Attorney is looking into creating a new safety ordinance to address the issue. There being no further business to come before the Council, upon motion by Kevin Hebert and seconded by James Richard the motion to adjourn was approved unanimously. ________________ Duval H. Arthur Jr – Mayor _________________ Jamie Keith – Town Clerk Adv. Oct. 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West has introduced and proposes to take final action on the 2027 Budget Appropriation Ordinance, listed below on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. A complete copy of the proposed budgets, including all appendages thereto, and the proposed budget ordinances are kept in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer as a public record, open to public inspection, every business day until the budgets are finally adopted. The Health Care and Technology Innovation District West will conduct a public hearing relative to this proposed ordinance on Monday, November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Government Chamber, (1st Floor, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana) Any rescheduling of the meeting or transition to a video/telephone conference will be announced by official notice. The public has the right to provide written and/or oral comments on any of the proposed budgets and will be given this opportunity at the public hearing. Citizens are encouraged to attend and comment. The following budget ordinances are published in accordance with law. ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2027 BUDGET FOR THE HEALTH CARE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION DISTRICT WEST SPECIAL REVENUE FUND, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS AUTHORIZED THEREIN, AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH RESPECT THERETO WHEREAS, Article 7 of the Charter of the City of Shreveport requires the adoption of a comprehensive operating budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2027. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport, in legal session convened, that the 2027 budget for the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund is herein established, as follows: Section 1. Estimated Revenues The estimated revenues for the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund for the year 2027 are hereby established and adopted as follows: Prior-Year Fund Balance $1,277,000 Taxes and Special Assessments $ 300,000 TOTAL $1,577,000 Section 2 Appropriations The funds set forth in the following classes of expenditures are hereby appropriated out of the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund receipts for the year 2027: Operating Reserve $1,577,000 TOTAL $1,577,000 Section 3 The 2027 Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund Budget presented to the City Council by the Mayor on October 1, 2026, as amended by subsequent action of the City Council, be and the same is hereby adopted. Section 4 Administration The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all contracts, deeds, grant documents and other legal instruments necessary to expend and receive the funds authorized herein, subject to the provisions of Section 26-274 of the Code of Ordinances, excluding contracts for special legal counsel. Section 5 Donation of City Funds The Mayor is authorized to execute all contracts involving funds appropriated herein, subject to the provisions of Section 26-274 of the Code of Ordinances. However, prior to execution, all contracts in which the City undertakes obligations or responsibilities over and above payment of funds herein appropriated must be authorized in accordance with Section 26-53 of the Code of Ordinances, as it exists now or may hereafter be amended. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinances or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items or applications; and, to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2027. 12714479 10/20/26 ($109.76)

Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Minutes October 13, 2026 The meeting of the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West was called to order by Tabatha Taylor at 2:43 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in the Government Chamber in Government Plaza (505 Travis Street). The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Grayson Boucher. The roll was called. Present: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 7. Absent: 0. The meeting was called to consider the introduction of an ordinance. Tabatha Taylor asked for public comments. No one rose to speak. CONSIDERATION OF INTRODUCTION: ORD 1 Adopting the 2027 budget for the Health Care and Technology Innovation District West Special Revenue Fund, and otherwise providing with respect thereto. Motion by James Green, seconded by Gary Brooks, to introduce. Motion approved by the following vote: Ayes: Tabatha Taylor, Gary Brooks, Jim Taliaferro, Grayson Boucher, Alan Jackson, James Green and Ursula Bowman. 7. Nays: 0. Out of the Chamber: 0. Absent: 0. Abstentions: 0. ADJOURNMENT: There being no other business to come before the board, the meeting adjourned at 2:44 p.m. //s// Tabatha Taylor, Chair of the District //s// LaTonya Bogan, Clerk of the District 12714461 10/20/26 ($52.01)