?NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DEQUINCY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026 @ 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMERS 300 N. HOLLY ST., DEQUINCY, LA. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL 1. Approval of October 13, 2026, regular meeting minutes. 2. Approval of October 29, 2026, special meeting minutes. 3. Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works, Sewer, Airport, and City Reports. 4. Approval of November 9, 2026, agenda. 5. Public Input. Not on the Agenda: 6. Insurance commissioner to address the council 7. Council to discuss and act on a variance for Patrick and Shalonda Chavis to replace a mobile home on property located at 709 Seymour Pullam Lane 8. Council to discuss and act on a possible extension of a variance for Jason Bradshaw’s family member to live in a travel trailer on the property he owns at 312 N Perkins Street. 9. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to sign an agreement with CPSO to collect ad Valorem taxes for tax year 2026. 10. Authorize Mayor Smith to sign documents necessary to appointment members to the DeQuincy Historic District Commission and authorization to complete the Certified Local Government (CLG) application. 11. Public hearing and adoptions of Ordinance # 1013, to amend Section 5-13, Fees, (i) miscellaneous, to add building code & inspector license fee, of the City Ordinance Code. 12. Adjourn Sherri Breaux, City Council Clerk 300 N. Holly Street DeQuincy, Louisiana 70633 (337) 786-8241 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Sherri Breaux, City Clerk, (337) 786-8241, describing the assistance that is necessary. Notice of public meeting posted on November 2, 2026, at DeQuincy City Hall. Notice published in the official journal on November 4, 2026. “Equal Opportunity Lender Provider and Employer” N 5 Runs 11_04_2026 Cost of ad per run is $30

?TOWN OF VINTON, LOUISIANA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Sept 15, 2026 The Governing Authority of the Town of Vinton, Louisiana met on September 15, 2026, at approximately 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Bonnie Jo Bahnsen called the meeting to order. 2. INVOCATION / PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. ROLL CALL / Roll call was taken by Brandi Patin, Town Clerk. Present: Diane Conner, Stephanie Starring, Lindsey Stanley Absent: BB Loyd, Mike Wright. Also Present: Phillip Abshire Town of Vinton’s CPA Total Bills for August 2026 $160,553.62 Payroll for August 2026 $183,967.54 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: - No public comments 6. MAYOR BAHSEN: Council considered approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on August 2026. A motion to approve the minutes was made by council member Starring, seconded by council member Stanley and carried. *Mayor Bahnsen addressed the council that three items needed to be amended to the agenda tonight. Nichole Miller with CPPJ housing services department. Motion was made to be added by council member Stanley and seconded by council member Starring followed by a roll call vote. YEAS: Conner, Starring, Stanley ABSENT: Loyd and Wright *Mayor Bahnsen for Collin Courmier – with Southland Construction for a permit for thirty days on the noise ordinance due to driving pilins in the ground the next few days. Motion was made by council member Starring and seconded by Conner and carried followed by a roll call vote. YEAS: Conner, Starring, Stanley ABSENT: Loyd and Wright *Celeigh & Jeffery Fontenot – Bayou Boom Fireworks. Motion was made by council member Stanley and seconded by Conner followed by a roll call vote. YEAS: Conner, Starring, Stanley ABSENT: Loyd and Wright Mayor Bahnsen tabled the discussion concerning water, sewer, garbage, and electric rates. 7. Donnie Bush was present and addressed the Mayor and Town Council regarding concerns he reported involving properties located at 401, 403, and 405 Highway 90 East, including concerns regarding a neighboring residence. Mr. Bush requested that the Town investigate the matters he presented to the Council. Mr. Bush also directed comments regarding the matter to Public Works Director Terry Vice. *Chance Reveglia variance for aged mobile home address 1205 East St. Motion was made by council member Stanley and seconded by Starring and carried to grant the variance on aged mobile home. * Council Member Diane Conner requested discussion regarding the potential establishment of a temporary moratorium on the development of new RV parks and mobile/manufactured home parks within the Town of Vinton. Council Member Conner stated that the Town may, at a later date, consider introducing an ordinance addressing such developments. She explained that the purpose of the discussion was to begin consideration of appropriate regulations and requirements for these types of developments while the Town continues to develop and implement its proposed regulatory program. Mayor Bahnsen stated that the Town is experiencing growth and expressed concern that a temporary moratorium could have the effect of delaying or limiting development within the Town. Mayor Bahnsen further stated that, to her knowledge, no specific duration or timeline had been established for a potential moratorium. No action was taken by the Mayor and Town Council at this time. * Council Member Lindsey Stanley expressed concerns regarding the development and implementation of a Policy and Procedures Manual for the Town of Vinton. Mayor Bonnie Jo Bahnsen advised the Council that the Policy and Procedures Manual is currently being developed and that progress is being made toward its completion. Mayor Bahnsen further stated that she has been in communication with the Town of Vinton Magistrate regarding matters related to the development of the Policy and Procedures Manual. *Nicole Miller with CPPJ wanted to address the Council and let them know about 100 families showed up here for information that was given to them on housing and transportation and much more information was handed out for assistance. It was a great turnout, and thanks for having them. * Southland Construction will be working on I -10 driving Piland’s needing a permit due to the town of Vinton’s Noise Ordinance 8.5-130 6pm -7pm will be issued a permit for a noise ordinance for thirty days. Workers will start working this weekend. * Celeigh Fontenot addressed the Council regarding the closure of Bayou Boom Fireworks and requested clarification on the requirements necessary to allow the business to resume operations, noting that all required permits have been issued. Town Attorney Jared Watson advised that the owners request a variance to allow the business to remain open until the ordinance could be corrected. A motion was made by Council Member Stanley and seconded by Council Member Starring to grant a variance for Bayou Boom Fireworks, located at 908 Center Street, to allow the business to continue operating pending correction of the ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. *Phillip Abshire CPA- arrived late at the meeting and a motion was made by council member Stanley and seconded by Conner to add him to the agenda to speak about the budget that will be adopted on September 30,2026. 8. Terry Vice, Director of Public Works, presented the Public Works Report. 9. Chief Chris Vice was not present at the meeting but had his reports for the council. 10. Chief Scott Spell presented the Police Department report and addressed the Council regarding the department’s staffing needs. Chief Spell requested approval to hire two additional police officers. After discussion and consideration, a motion was made by council member Starring and seconded by Council Member Stanley to hire Mr. Ford as a police officer with the Vinton Police Department. The motion carried. A second motion was made by Council Member Starring and seconded by Council Member Stanley to hire Garret Dosir as a police officer with the Vinton Police Department. The motion carried. 11. Jared Watson, Town Attorney presented the Attorney Report and updates. 12. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Starring and seconded by Council Member Conner. The motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned /s/ BONNIE JO BAHNSEN, Mayor /s/BRANDI PATIN, Town of Vinton Clerk N 3 Runs 11_4_26 Cost of ad per run $78

?Town of Vinton Public Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Vinton, Louisiana, will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2026-535 AN ORDINANCE TO CODIFY PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ELECTRICAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND TO AMEND EXISTING ELECTRICAL RATE ORDINANCES. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Vinton City Hall, 1200 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana 70668. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow interested citizens an opportunity to express their views and comments concerning the proposed ordinance. All interested persons are invited to attend. N 3 Runs 11_4_2026 Cost of ad per run is $1

Town of Vinton: Public Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Vinton, Louisiana, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Vinton City Hall, 1200 Horridge Street, Vinton, Louisiana 70668, to receive public comments regarding the proposed adoption of the following ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-536 AN ORDINANCE PLACING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR EXPANSION OF RV PARKS, MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS, MOBILE HOME PARKS, MODULAR UNITS, AND LODGING UNITS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF VINTON, LOUISIANA. All interested people are invited to attend and be heard concerning this proposed ordinance. N 2 Runs 11_4_2026 Cost of ad per run is $12

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF DEQUINCY, LOUISIANA HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, 2026 AT THE OFFICE LOCATED AT 500 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE, DEQUINCY, LOUISIANA. The Board of Commissioners of the Housing Authority of the City of DeQuincy, La. met in regular session on September 8, 2026 for the following purpose: Chairman, Jerry McCaig called the meeting to order and upon roll call, those present and absent were as follows: Present: Jerry McCaig, Lynne Treme, Tracey Brown, Diana DeLoach, Amber Landry, Shirley Bagwell, Brooke Burge Absent: None A quorum present, the following business was transacted. The minutes from August 11, 2026 were reviewed. Lynne Treme made a motion to approve the minutes and Diana DeLoach seconded. All approved. Motion carried. The financial reports for August 2026 were presented and discussed. The year-to-date actuals were compared to the year-to-date budget. After discussion, Tracey Brown made a motion to approve the financial reports as presented and Amber Landry seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. A list of outstanding debts owed in the amount of $2,278.00 for FYE 9/30/2026 was presented and discussed. Lynne Treme made a motion to write-off the outstanding debts owed in the amount of $2,278.00 and Diana DeLoach seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Res # 1047 Items remove from inventory for FYE 9/30/2026 were presented and discussed. After discussion, Tracey Brown made a motion to write-off the items removed from inventory and Amber Landry seconded the motion. All approved. Motion carried. Res # 1048 The vacancy report was presented by Brooke Burge. There being no further business to come before the board, the Chairman thereupon declared the meeting adjourned. /s/ Jerry McCaig /s/ Shirley Bagwell N1 Runs 11_4_26 Cost of ad per run $

PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale to be held November 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at B & H Storage, 414 E. Eleventh St., Kaplan, LA 70548, to satisfy lien for rent due in accordance with Louisiana Law. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder. All purchased contents must be removed from facility within 24 hours. Contents of Unit #68 belonging to Stephen Decuir, last know physical address of 762 Piat Rd., Youngsville, LA 70592, will be auctioned to the highest bidder or otherwise be disposed of. Contents of the unit include furniture, mattresses, sealed boxes and bags and other household items. Minimum bid will be set. (PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 4, 2026) COST: $26.00

PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale to be held November 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at B & H Storage, 414 E. Eleventh St., Kaplan, LA 70548, to satisfy lien for rent due in accordance with Louisiana Law. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder. All purchased contents must be removed from facility within 24 hours. Contents of Unit #26 belonging to Jennie Maturin, last know physical address of 913 N. Hebert St., Kaplan, LA 70548, will be auctioned to the highest bidder or otherwise be disposed of. Contents of the unit include furniture, refrigerator, mattresses, sealed boxes and bags and other household items. Minimum bid will be set. (PUBLISHED” NOVEMBER 4, 2026) COST: $26.00

PUBLIC SALE Notice of public sale to be held November 15, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at B & H Storage, 414 E. Eleventh St., Kaplan, LA 70548, to satisfy lien for rent due in accordance with Louisiana Law. All sales are for cash to the highest bidder. All purchased contents must be removed from facility within 24 hours. Contents of Unit #9 belonging to Tenton Lambert, last know physical address of 5464 McNeely Rd., Alpaugh. CA 93201, will be auctioned to the highest bidder or otherwise be disposed of. Contents of the unit include furniture, stuffed animals, Large plastic trough, furniture, barbeque pit, numerous sealed boxes and bags. Minimum bid will be set. (PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 4, 2026) COST: $26.00

MINUTES HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF VERMILION, STATE OF LOUISIANA d/b/a ABROM KAPLAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING REGULAR MEETING 9/22/2026 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Chris Marceaux called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the AKMH Conference Room. ROLL CALL Roll Call was taken. Members present were Commissioners Mona Hebert, James Hargrave, Marcell Broussard, Jack Gupta, Carl Hollier, Tiffany Landry, and Dr Scott Bergeaux. Also in attendance were HSD Secretary/Treasurer Mary Melancon, Liaison Bryce Quebodeaux, and Hospital Attorney Caleb Strong. PUBLIC COMMENTS None APPROVE AGENDA On motion of Marcell Broussard, seconded by James Hargrave , and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Agenda as presented. APPROVAL OF HSD BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 25, 2026 On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded by Marcell Broussard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of August 25, 2026 Regular Board meeting. LAFAYETTE GENERAL HEALTH None REVIEW OF HSD FINANCIALS HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT - FINANCIAL REPORTS Mary Melancon presented the Hospital Service District Financial Report August 2026. Mary Melancon presented balances for Millage Fund, Plant Fund, Cash & Investments, Foundation Fund, and Cafeteria Plan for month ending August 31, 2026. On motion of Tiffany Landry, seconded by Carl Hollier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Hospital Service District Financial Report as presented. KAPLAN GENERAL HOSPITAL MONTHLY BILLING Mary Melancon presented the Monthly Billing Invoices for Kaplan General Hospital: On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded James Hargrave, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Kaplan General Hospital invoice as presented for payment. HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT - PAYABLES REPORT Mary Melancon presented the Hospital Service District Payables Report for August 2026 and Physician Office Construction. On motion of Marcell Broussard, seconded by Tiffany Landry, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Hospital Service District Payables Reports as presented. VISA PAYABLES Mary Melancon informed the Board that there were no Visa payable for the month of October 2026. SALES TAX Mary Melancon presented the Sales and Use Tax Department Report for June 2026. OLD BUSINESS. PHYSICIAN OFFICE & PHYSICAL THERAPY OFFICE UPDATE Bryce Quebodeaux, Liaison, presented an update on the Physician Office and Physical Therapy Office. He informed the Board that the project was two weeks ahead of schedule. He also presented the proposed wording of the sign on the new facility. On motion of Tiffany Landry, seconded by Marcell Broussard, and unanimously carried, the Board voted that the sign on the new facility should read ÔAbrom Kaplan Memorial Health CenterÓ. Mr Quebodeaux also reported on the electrical repairs done on the building on Foote Street. He reported that the next project to be started on that building will involve the flooring and ceiling tile. On motion of Marcell Broussard, seconded by Carl Hollier, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to approve the start of the next project on the building on Foote Street. NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENT RENEWALS The Board also discussed two CDÕs maturing at Vermilion Bank. On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded by Carl Hollier, and unanimously carried the Board approved to reinvest the CDÕs at Vermilion Bank. The Board also discussed an investment maturing at Edward Jones. On motion of Carl Hollier, seconded by James Hargrave, and unanimously carried the Board approved the renewal of the investment at Edward Jones using the laddering system. BUDGET FYE 9/30/2027 Mary Melancon presented the Operating & Capital Budget for the upcoming fiscal year end of 9/30/2027. On motion of Mona Hebert, seconded by Tiffany Landry, and unanimously carried the Board approved the Operating and Capital budget as presented. ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Board voted on the position of Chairman as follows: On motion by James Hargrave, seconded by Mona Hebert the Board voted to open nominations for Board Chairman. Mona Hebert nominated James Hargrave for Board Chairman, the motion was seconded by Chris Marceaux. On motion by Marcell Broussard, seconded by Mona Hebert the Board voted that nominations for Board Chairman be closed. James Hargrave was appointed as Board Chairman. The Board voted on the position of Vice Chairman as follows: On motion by Marcell Broussard, seconded by Mona Hebert the Board voted to open nominations for Board Vice Chairman. Mona Hebert nominated Tiffany Landry for Board Vice Chairman, the motion was seconded by Marcell Broussard. On motion by Mona Hebert, seconded by Marcell Broussard the Board voted that nominations for Board Vice Chairman be closed. Tiffany Landry was appointed as Board Vice Chairman. COMMUNICATION None OTHER None EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURNMENT On motion of James Hargrave, seconded by Mona Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:50PM. Mary B Melancon Chris Marceaux Secretary/Treasurer Chairman (PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 4, 2026) Cost: $283.00

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NEWREZ, LLC, ET AL # 38199 STEVEN J. MORRIS, STEVE MORRIS, SUSAN MORRIS By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 16TH day of DECEMBER, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: LOT 38 OF GLENDALE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, AS PER THE PLAT OF SAME ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JACKSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS (PROPERTY’). Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER November 4, 2026 December 9, 2026 S/LISA BURRIS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Nov 4 & Dec 9, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, until 2:00 pm, Friday, November 20, 2026, for the furnishing and/or constructing of the following item(s) as needed, for a period of one (1) year, beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027, at which time all bids will be opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the deadline. All bids MUST be submitted on Jackson Parish Police Jury bid spec sheets. These are available upon request from the Jackson Parish Police Jury Office by phone: (318) 259-2361 ext. 3, from our website: https://www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org/rfps or by email: nevans@jppj.org. All envelopes must be marked: SEALED BID – NOVEMBER 20, 2026: 2027 MATERIALS. Tabulated bids will be presented for consideration of award or rejection to the Jackson Parish Police Jury on Monday, December 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana: INSERT CHART Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Nov 4 & 10, 2026.