Advertisement For Bids The Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office will be accepting bids for its inmate pharmacy services. Sealed bids will be received up to Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, 3:00 PM CST and then opened or downloaded publicly at 3:30 pm in the Purchasing Division, 985- 839-3434, 1002 MAIN STREET, FRANKLINTON, LA 70438. The bid document may be obtained by contacting the purchasing office at 985-839-3434 or by email to lhenry@wpso.la.gov with the subject as inmate pharmacy program. WPSO will also accept bids online. You may access our online bidding application instructions at www.wpso.la.gov and click on the Division Tab, then selecting The Civil Division tab. NO BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AFTER Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST Adv. November 13, & 20, 2024.

Legal Notice Request for Qualifications Engineering Services for Washington Parish Communication Tower Washington Parish Government hereby requests and invites qualified individuals and/or firms to submit statements of qualifications to participate in a competitive process meant for the Construction of a Communications Tower in Washington Parish. The intent of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit for Engineering Services for WASHINGTON PARISH GOVERNMENT to execute a federally funded project. All Individuals/firms must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.GOV). Determination of award will be made through a selection process and will be based on the consultant’s proposal, which is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the RFQ specifications and firm’s ability to provide the services defined in the RFQ Packet. This RFP is intended to encourage individuals and Firms to clearly show that they are qualified to provide consulting services. SCHEDULE Washington Parish Government’s proposed schedule for review of the proposals and final selection of the consultant is as follows: November 13th, 2024- RFP Packages available from ltims@wpgov.org or See Landon Tims 909 Pearl St. Franklinton la, 70438. December 4th, 2024- Last day for submitting questions. December 13th, 2024- Proposals due at 10 A.M. December 16th, 2024- Evaluation Panel reviews and scores RFP Submittals. December 17th, 2024- Oral interviews – If needed December 20th, 2024- Contract awards. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE. Sealed proposals must be received no later than 10 A.M. Friday December 13th, 2024, at the following Address: 909 Pearl St. Franklinton LA, 70438 Adv. November 13, 20, & 27, 2024.

Public Notice A public hearing, inspection, and adoption of the 2025 Budget for the Assessor's Salary and Expense Fund will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 9:00 A.M. in the office of the Washington Parish Assessor located at 908 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA. Adv. November 13, & 20, 2024.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana Parish of Washington CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK VERSUS NO. 119961 JOHN WAYNE SMITH AND CRYSTAL LYNN SMITH AND SMITH’S TRUCKING OF FRANKLINTON, LLC Notice is hereby given by virtue of Writ of SEIZURE issued out of the above named Court in the matter of Docket No. 119961 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK VS. JOHN WAYNE SMITH AND CRYSTAL LYNN SMITH AND SMITH’S TRUCKING OF FRANKLINTON, LLC directed for execution, I have seized and will offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder at the principal front door of the Sheriffs Office in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of November, 2024, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: IMMOVABLE PROPERTY THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, advantages and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in Section 13, Township 2 South, Range 9 East, Washington Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows, to-wit: Commence at the Quarter corner (1/4) common to Section 13 and 24, Township 2 South, Range 9 East and measure South 88 degrees 58 minutes 22 seconds West a distance of 1,324.96 feet; thence North 00 degrees 15 minutes 40 seconds East a distance of 281.06 feet to the eastern margin of Crystal Springs Road; thence along said margin North 21 degrees 27 minutes 14 seconds East a distance of 30.84 feet; thence North 07 degrees 22 minutes 15 seconds East a distance of 100.78 feet; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 1,697.92 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. From the POINT OF BEGINNING continue North 00 degrees 10 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 562.40 feet; thence leaving said east margin South 89 degrees 38 minutes 36 seconds East a distance of 2,050.29 feet; thence South 00 degrees 01 minutes 15 seconds West a distance of 570.69 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 14 seconds West a distance of 1,025.90 feet; thence North 00 degrees 10 minutes 13 seconds East a distance of 20.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 58 minutes 14 seconds West a distance of 1,025.87 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and containing 26.676 acres of land, more or less. MOVABLE PROPERTY 1998 PTRB TT Bearing VIN 1XP5DB9X4WN449195 Writ amount $95,028.98 with an additional balance due of $61,086.95 Address is believed to be: NO PHYSICAL ADDRESS AVAILABLE Movable item stored at: Bearco Construction, 48453 Hwy 437, Franklinton, LA 70438 TERMS OF SALE: WITH APPRAISAL, 100% due at adjudication. Jason Smith, Sheriff Adv. October 23, & November 20, 2024.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana Parish of Washington NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS NO. 119834 ROBERT LANCE HARRIS Notice is hereby given by virtue of Writ of SEIZURE issued out of the above named Court in the matter of Docket No. 119834 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS. ROBERT LANCE HARRIS directed for execution, I have seized and will offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder at the principal front door of the Sheriffs Office in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of November, 2024, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: A certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being designated as 2.50 Acres of land located in Section 23, Township 3 South, Range 12 East, St. Helena Meridian Greensburg Land District, Washington Parish, State of Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Section corner common to Sections 12, 14, 23 & 24 and run south along the line between Sections 23 and 24, 757.97 feet to the point of beginning; thence run West 555.09 feet; thence run South 196.18 feet; thence run East 555.09 feet to the East line of Section 23; thence run North 196.18 feet to the point of beginning, as per survey by Billy Daniels Surveyor and Engineer; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. Together with a certain mobile home being a 2001 Gateway, Gateway Mobile Home, 84 X 16; Serial No. 11-012105070, which is immovable under the provisions of Louisiana law. Address is believed to be: 17421 CARROLL ROAD, BOGALUSA, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $60,425.38 TERMS OF SALE: WITHOUT APPRAISAL, 10% due at adjudication and balance within 30 days. Jason Smith, Sheriff Adv. October 23, & November 20, 2024.

Legal Notice THIS NOTICE BY PUBLICATION IS NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR RIGHTS OR INTEREST IN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE PARISH OF WASHINGTON, LOUISIANA MAY BE TERMINATED BY OPERATION OF LAW IF YOU DO NOT TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW: Tax Bill 0600125050 Dorothea Swart Wells & Heirs and Estate of Richard Clifford Wells 17.31 ACS. IN SEC. 25-4-12 Improvements thereon bear Municipal No. 10320 Red Bird Lane, Bogalusa, LA 70427 TAX SALE TITLE TO THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR FAILURE TO PAY TAXES. YOU HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A PERSON WHO MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THIS PROPERTY. YOUR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY WILL BE TERMINATED IF YOU DO NOT FILE A LAWSUIT INACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THISNOTICE. WASHINGTON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE TAX DEPARTMENT 302 MISSISSIPPI AVE BOGALUSA, LA 70427 (985) 661-2021 Adv. November 13 & 20, 2024.

Legal Notice Whereabouts Anyone knowing any information related to the whereabouts or contact information for Tameco M. Curtis a/k/a Tameco Machelle Curtis or any heirs or legatees of Tameco M. Curtis a/k/a Tameco Machelle Curtis, please contact James S. Knight, Attorney at Law, 1073 Cleveland Street, Franklinton, LA 70438 or at 985-795-9200. Adv. November 20, 2024.

Sheriff Sale Twenty-Second Judicial District Court of Louisiana Parish of Washington NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS NO. 119834 ROBERT LANCE HARRIS Notice is hereby given by virtue of Writ of SEIZURE issued out of the above named Court in the matter of Docket No. 119834 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS. ROBERT LANCE HARRIS directed for execution, I have seized and will offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder at the principal front door of the Sheriffs Office in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of November, 2024, at 10:00AM., the described property to-wit: A certain lot or parcel of ground, together with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being designated as 2.50 Acres of land located in Section 23, Township 3 South, Range 12 East, St. Helena Meridian Greensburg Land District, Washington Parish, State of Louisiana, and more particularly described as follows: Commence at the Section corner common to Sections 12, 14, 23 & 24 and run south along the line between Sections 23 and 24, 757.97 feet to the point of beginning; thence run West 555.09 feet; thence run South 196.18 feet; thence run East 555.09 feet to the East line of Section 23; thence run North 196.18 feet to the point of beginning, as per survey by Billy Daniels Surveyor and Engineer; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. Together with a certain mobile home being a 2001 Gateway, Gateway Mobile Home, 84 X 16; Serial No. 11-012105070, which is immovable under the provisions of Louisiana law. Address is believed to be: 17421 CARROLL ROAD, BOGALUSA, LA 70427 Writ Amount: $60,425.38 TERMS OF SALE: WITHOUT APPRAISAL, 10% due at adjudication and balance within 30 days. Jason Smith, Sheriff Adv. October 23, & November 20, 2024.

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS November 20, 2024 Town of Jonesville P.O. Box 428 Jonesville, Louisiana 71343 (318) 627-3157 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Jonesville. REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about December 6, 2024 the Town of Jonesville will submit a request to the Louisiana Division of Administration (DOA) for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds under Section 105(a) of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Town of Jonesville Street Improvements for the purpose of rehabilitating or reconstructing the following streets or portions of the streets: Fritz Street, Collins Drive, Main Street, Willow Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 6th Street, 11th Street, and Branch Street. The project is located in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Total project funding: $956,400.00 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The project is located within and adjacent to a floodplain. The Town has determined that there is no practical alternative to constructing the project within the floodplain. The Town has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the floodplain for the following reasons: - The proposed street improvements are to be constructed within the existing streets. - The project will not increase development within the floodplain. - The project will not affect runoff in the floodplain. The Town of Jonesville has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Town of Jonesville Town, 104 Lilly Street, Jonesville, Louisiana 71343 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments to the Town of Jonesville. All comments received by December 5, 2024 will be considered by the Town of Jonesville prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which part of this Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Town of Jonesville certifies to DOA that Loria A. Hollins in her capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. DOA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities, and allows the Town of Jonesville to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS DOA will accept objections to its release of funds and the Town of Jonesville’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Town of Jonesville; (b) the Town of Jonesville has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs, or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by DOA; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the Louisiana Division of Administration at P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095. Potential objectors should contact DOA to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Loria A. Hollins, Mayor Town of Jonesville P.O. Box 428 Jonesville, Louisiana 71343

PUBLIC NOTICE: The proposed budget for the District Attorney’s Office, 7th JDC, for the year ending December 31, 2025 has been prepared, as well as the Amended Budget for the year ending December 31, 2024. The budgets are available for inspection. A public hearing on the proposed budget and amended budget will be held on Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Concordia Parish District Attorney’s Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Bradley R. Burget

Catahoula Parish Police Jury Regular Meeting OCTOBER 28, 2024 The Police Jury of the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at the Catahoula Parish Police Jury Meeting Room located in the Catahoula Parish Courthouse on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 6:00p.m. Present: President Rodney Sones and Jurors Rodney Sones, Micah Hughes, Wayne Meyers, Bobby Wilson, Rickie Crumpton and, Johnie Carol Estes, Johnny Adams, Buster Ford and Debra Lewis; Treasurer Stacey LeFebvre, Secretary Tammie Edwards, and Road Supervisor Charles Atkins. A quorum being present, the Police Jury of the Parish of Catahoula, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said parish by President Rodney Sones. Buster Ford led the meeting in Prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The following business was then transacted. A Roll Call of Jurors was done by Treasurer Stacey LeFebvre; all Jurors were present. On a motion by Bobby Wilson, seconded by Buster Ford, the Jury unanimously voted to adopt the meeting agenda. On a motion by Wayne Meyers, seconded by Bobby Wilson, the Jury voted to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting and adopt same as published in the Official Journal On a motion by Johnnie Adams seconded by Rickie Crumpton, the Jury unanimously voted to approve payment of invoices submitted by the Finance Committee. President Sones announced that the Prevention of Sexual Harassment training and Ethics training would be offered on October 30, 2024 at 8:00am in the Police Jury Room for all Parish Officials. RESOLUTION 10-28-24 Motion by: Micah Hughes Second by: Johnie Estes Code of Federal Regulation for the National Bridge Inspection Standards Motion carried On a motion by Micah Hughes, seconded by Johnie Estes, the Jury unanimously voted to accept the lowest of two bids received for a 4,000-gallon emulsion storage tank with agitator and manway. The lowest bid was received from Total Patcher for $57,250.00. On a motion by Bobby Wilson, seconded by Johnie Estes, the Jury unanimously voted to accept the only bid received for a 22-inch boom ditcher. Diamond Mowers submitted the bid for $13,983.00 On a motion by Debra Lewis, seconded by Bobby Wilson, the Jury unanimously voted to begin advertising for potential Emergency Service Providers for Catahoula Parish. On a motion by Johnnie Adams, seconded by Wayne Meyers, the Jury unanimously voted to approve and accept a proposal from Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixon Engineers for improvements to Parham's Road, with use of the Act 397 funds. On a motion by Johnie Estes, seconded by Wayne Meyers, the Jury unanimously voted to re establish Thomlinson Road as a public road. On a motion by Buster Ford, seconded by Bobby Wilson, the Jury unanimously voted to start the process of advertisement for the 2025 Materials and Supplies. President Sones announced that the next regular Public Meeting would be changed to Tuesday, November 12, 2024 because Monday, November 11th is a holiday. Homeland Security Director Ellis Boothe reminded the public that there is a Parish Burn Ban in effect. Violation of the Burn Ban can result in a Fine. With the lack of rainfall and the increase in winds, conditions are more favorable to cause any type of fire to get out of control. He advised that he will provide updates as they become available. President Sones announced the Administrative Office and Maintenance Barn would be closed on the upcoming holidays; November 1st, “All Saints’ Day, November 5th, the National Election and November 11th, Veteran’s Day. Juror Buster Ford announced that Manifest was in the process of having two new water wells drilled. On a motion by Bobby Wilson, seconded by Johnnie Adams, the Jury unanimously voted to adjourn. Rodney Sones, President Stacey LeFebvre, Secretary/Treasurer PARISH OF CATAHOULA State of Louisiana RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Code of Federal Regulations, as enacted by the United States Congress, mandates that all structures defined as bridges located on all public roads shall be inspected, rated for safe load capacity, and posted in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and that an inventory of these bridges be maintained by each state: and Catahoula Parish. WHEREAS, the responsibility to inspect, rate, and load post those bridges under the authority of Catahoula Parish in accordance with those standards, is delegated by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to Catahoula Parish. NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY CATAHOULA PARISHISH, LOUISIANA, convened in regular session on the 28th day of October, 2024, that for the period of January lst, 2025 through December 31st, 2025: 1. Catahoula Parish has and will continue to perform all interim inspections on all parish owned or maintained bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection standards; 2. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish have been structurally analyzed and rated by the Parish as to the safe load capacity in accordance with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO} Manual for Maintenance Inspection of Bridges. The load posting information that has been determined by DOTD for all bridges where the maximum legal load under Louisiana State Law exceeds the load permitted under the operating rating as determined above has been critically reviewed by the Parish. Load posting information has been updated by the parish to reflect all structural changes. any obsolete structural ratings, or any missing structural ratings; 3 All Parish- owned or maintained bridges which require load posting or closing are load posted or closed in accordance with the table in DOTD Engineering Directives and standards Manual, Directive No.1.1.1.8. All DOTD supplied load posting information concerning a bridge has been critically reviewed by the Parish Engineer prior to load posting; and 4. All bridges owned or maintained by the Parish are shown on the attached list in the format specified by the DOTD. Corrections to data supplied to the Parish by DOTD are noted. These stipulations are prerequisites to participation by the Parish in the Off-System Bridge Replacement Program. This resolution was considered upon motion by Bobby Wilson being seconded by Johnnie Estes, and was adopted by the following vote: YEAS:9 NAYS: None ABSENT: None NOT VOTING: THUS, PASSED AND Adopted on this 28th day of October. 2024. Rodney Sones, President STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CATAHOULA

NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Catahoula Parish Police Jury will receive sealed bids up to 6:00p.m. Monday, December 9th, 2024 for the following: C-1, C-2 and C-3 gravel for blacktopping parish roads to be delivered to job site. Bidder must bid on all three classes of rock. BID PER TON ONLY AND ADD NO MILEAGE. Bid price to include any applicable taxes or fees. Bid period to run from November 13th, 2024 to November 27th, 2024. Bid forms may be obtained by calling the Police Jury Office at (318) 744-5435. Bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting of the Catahoula Parish Police Jury on Monday, December 9th, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of the Catahoula Parish Police Jury, 301 Bushley Street, Harrisonburg, LA. Any bids received after that time will be returned unopened. Bids can be submitted by mail to Catahoula Parish Police Jury, P. 0. Box 258, Harrisonburg, LA 71340 or in person at 301 Bushley Street, Room 104, Harrisonburg, LA 71340. Envelope containing bid must be sealed and marked as HARDSURFACE GRAVEL BID on the outside. The Catahoula Parish Police Jury reserves the right that if the bidder cannot deliver when called within 48 hours, gravel can be purchased through next lowest bidder. The Catahoula Parish Police Jury reserves the right to accept or reject any/and or all bids, to waive informalities and to make award as it may elect. Bidders must include in their proposal a separate statement setting forth any and all preferences to which they claim to be entitled. If any preferences are listed, the name and location of their manufacturer must be stated. Vendors requesting preference per LA RS 39:1604 must meet all requirements as stated in statute. The Catahoula Parish Police Jury is an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage all applicable small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to bid. Accepted bid shall constitute a contract which cannot be broken without 30 day written consent signed from both parties. Stacey Lefebvre Secretary/Treasurer Catahoula Parish Police Jury