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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Town of Vinton Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Vinton will hold a Special Meeting on: Date: 5/28/2026 Time: 5:00pm Location: Vinton Town Hall, 1200 Horridge St Agenda 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Code Enforcement on Blight Procedures 4. Melody Smith McMillion 2200 Center St - Variance 5. Community Resource Mapping 6. Adjournment Posted May 22, 2026 May 27 1t 2120732 Notice Cost- $26.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE Town of Vinton Regular Council Meeting Minutes May 19, 2026 6:00 P.M. Vinton City Hall 1200 Horridge Street Vinton, Louisiana 1. Call to Order The regular meeting of the Town of Vinton was called to order by Mayor Bahnsen at 6:00P.M. 2. Invocation / Prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Roll Call Payroll for April $ 254,112.88 Bills for Month of April $ 331,553.51 Roll call was conducted with the following members present: Present: Council Member Conner, Council Member Stanley and Council Member Wright Absent: Council Member Starring, Council Member Loyd 5. Public Comments Public comments were heard regarding agenda items. A motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Conner to amend the agenda to allow concerned citizens to speak on items not listed on the agenda concerning Stevenson St. Motion carried. 6. Approve Minutes of Last Meeting/s A motion was made by Wright and seconded by Stanley to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried. 7. Mayor Bahnsen RE: Approve Payment of the bills for April 2026. A motion was made by Stanley Conner and seconded by Conner to approve payment of the April 2026 bills. Motion carried. 8. Melody Smith McMillion RE: Variance for temporary spot in Bahnsens trailer park Discussion was held regarding the requested variance. No variance was approved. 9. Rupon Basone RE: Break Time Truck Stop. Item was not discussed due to applicant not being present. 10. Mayor Bahnsen RE: Resolution to increase water, sewer, & garbage rates. Possible discussion on electricity increases for the town. Discussion was held regarding proposed utility rate increases and possible electricity increases. Council voted to table the matter until additional information could be obtained. 11. Mayor Bahnsen / Scott Spell RE: Introduction of Ordinance No. 2026-532 regarding Technology Fund Ordinance No. 2026-532 regarding the Technology Fund was introduced. 12. Mayor Bahnsen RE: Introduction of Ordinance No. 500 to amend Sections 24-721 and 24-821 regarding official journal of the Town, removing specific journal names from those sections Ordinance No. 500 was introduced. Discussion was held regarding the Towns official journal. The matter will be voted on at the next regular town meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026. 13. Terry Vice, Director of Public Works RE: Public Works Report Public Works report was presented. 14. Chief Chris Vice RE: Fire & Civil Defense Report Fire and Civil Defense report was presented. 15. Chief Scott Spell Police report schedule was discussed. 16. Jared Watson, Town Attorney RE: Attorney Report/Updates 17. Adjournment There being no further business, a motion was made by Stanley and seconded by Wright to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Bonnie Jo Bahnsen, Mayor Brandi Patin, Town Clerk May 27 1t 2120726 Notice Cost- $94.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, does hereby advertise for sealed proposals and will open same on: 1. Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:30 P.M., Central Time Zone. 3. For Pavement Asset Management Services (RFP-2026-ENG-135). 4. Request for Proposal documents may be obtained in the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent in the Government Building, requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov, or accessed via electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. 5. The successful proposer shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the awarded contract amount as defined in the request for proposal. 6. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. 7. The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury shall incur no obligation to the Contractor/Proposer until the Contract between the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the Contractor/Proposer is fully executed. 8. Minority owned firms and small businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to Request for Proposal opening. 9. All sealed proposals must be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: PROPOSAL FOR Pavement Asset Management Services (RFP-2026-ENG-135) KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Purchasing Agent May 27, Jun 3 2t 2120715 Notice Cost- $115.00
Miscellaneous Notices
Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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Lake Charles, Louisiana November 4, 2025 The Calcasieu Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Board), governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:00 oclock p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law. Vice-President, Aaron Natali, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present: Karen Hardy-McReynolds, Glenda Gay, Patrick Pichon, Mary Fontenot, Dean Roberts, Dr. Betty Washington, Eric Tarver, Damon Hardesty, Tony OBanion, Russel Castille, Billy Breaux, Shawn Baumgarten ABSENT: Rev. Desmond Wallace, Phyllis Ayo The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results. Thereupon, upon motion made by Mr. Hardesty and seconded by Mr. Baumgarten, the following resolution was adopted, the vote thereon being as follows: YEAS: 13 NAYS: 0 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON APRIL 18, 2026, OR SUCH OTHER ELECTION DATE PRESCRIBED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SUCH DATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT; AND MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (the District), that bonds of the District be issued in the sum of not to exceed EIGHTY-EIGHT MILLION AND NO/100 ($88,000,000) DOLLARS, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving land and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for said District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Districts school facilities (the Bonds); WHEREAS, authority for issuance of the Bonds of the District for such purpose is granted by Article 6, Section 33 and Article 7, Section 26(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, by Subpart B of Part II of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, provided issuance of such bonds is first authorized by a majority of the qualified electors of the District voting on the proposition at an election to be held for such purpose; WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1421, et seq., the bonds, if authorized by the Districts electorate, may be sold at private sale in the manner determined by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of the District provided issuance and private sale of the general obligation bonds is approved by the State Bond Commission by two-thirds of the members present and voting thereon; and WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board desires to provide for the holding of an election at which the proposition of issuing such Bonds may be submitted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. The statements of fact expressly contained within the preamble to this Resolution have been specifically reviewed by the Districts Board of Commissioners and are found to be factually true and correct, and are made resolutions of the District. SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article 6, Section 33 and Article 7, Section 26(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Subpart B of Part II of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and is hereby called and ordered to be held in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), on Saturday, the 18th day of April, 2026, or such other election date prescribed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana as an alternative to such date in accordance with law, between the hours of seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Section 541 of Title 18 and of Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and that at said special election there be submitted to all the qualified electors of the District entitled and qualified to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of the United States, the following proposition: BOND PROPOSITION Shall School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (District), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding Eighty-Eight Million ($88,000,000) Dollars, in one or more series, for a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven (7.0%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for buildings and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other related facilities and necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds shall be general obligations of the District and will be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes estimated to be 9.5 mills for the first year, on all taxable property within the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest, as provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, as amended, and statutory authority supplemental thereto? SECTION 3. The polling places set forth in the Notice of Special Election annexed hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if it were set forth herein in full, be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold such election. There shall be published notice of said election in the American Press, a daily newspaper of general circulation within Calcasieu Parish, published in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the District, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date fixed for the election, which notice shall be substantially in accordance with the Notice of Special Tax Election. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to publication of the Notice of Election, the President or the Secretary of the Board is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to comply with any laws, regulations, or requirements of the State of Louisiana or its agencies. SECTION 4. Officers designated or such substitutes as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, shall hold the said election substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Said election officers shall make due returns of said election at a regular meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, to be held at its regular meeting place, the School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, following the date of the election and on a date and a time in compliance with State law, at which time said School Board will, then and there, in open and public session, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said special election. The compensation of election officials be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum as specified in Sections 424 and 425 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Assessed valuations shall not be voted in this election, and all qualified electors of the District are entitled to vote therein. Voting machines shall be used in this election, and voters shall not be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. The permanent registration law of the State of Louisiana being in force in Calcasieu Parish, said election shall be conducted in accordance with applicable provisions thereof. SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for furnishing said election officers, in ample time for holding of said election the necessary equipment, forms and other election paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election. SECTION 6. Application is hereby formally made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and in compliance with Article 6, Sections 29, 24 and 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, for consent, approval and authority to hold the aforesaid election in the District under the provisions of Article 6, Section 22 and Article 7, Section 26(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Sub-Part B of Part II of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, and in the event such election carries, for its consent and authority to levy and collect the ad valorem taxes therein provided, and to issue Bonds to be retired with, paid from and secured by said ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said Bonds in principal and interest as they respectively mature. The Secretary is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application to said Commission as herein provided. SECTION 7. By virtue of the Districts application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commissions approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, the District resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc., adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any sway(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby. SECTION 8. There being a real public necessity for the retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with acquiring and/or improving land and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, for the benefit of all its citizens, requiring issuance of General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds by School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining such specialized legal services, Jones Walker LLP, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby employed for such purposes (Bond Counsel). The fee for the work to be performed hereunder is contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in issuance of bonds. Should the election provided for herein fail one or more times, Bond Counsel nevertheless shall continue to provide legal services until the project contemplated herein is successfully accomplished. It is intended that acceptance and approval of this resolution by entering upon performance by Bond Counsel of the legal services provided herein shall constitute this resolution a contract in accordance with the provisions hereof. Upon delivery and payment in full for the Bonds, payment of the fee and expense of Bond Counsel is authorized to be made as herein provided. SECTION 9. The employment of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as underwriter and investment banker or placement agent in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Underwriter or placement agent shall be payable from proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to approval of the governing authority of the District and the Louisiana State Bond Commission. SECTION 10. The employment of Government Consultants, Inc., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as Municipal Advisor in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Municipal Advisor shall be payable from proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to approval of the governing authority of the District and the Louisiana State Bond Commission. SECTION 11. Pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1421, et seq., the Bonds may be sold at private sale in the manner determined by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, as governing authority of the District provided issuance of such general obligation bonds is approved by the State Bond Commission by two-thirds of the members present and voting thereon. SECTION 12. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Calcasieu, and the Registrar of Voters, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as authorized and required by law. SECTION 13. This resolution is an adoption of an official intent of the District relative to issuance of its Bonds as contemplated herein in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana and the United States Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2(e). The Bonds are not expected to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $88,000,000. Reimbursement of expenditures of the District from proceeds of the Bonds, if any, will be for reimbursement of expenditures made from time to time in connection with the Project. SECTION 14. In the event the Districts electorate approves issuance of general obligation bonds at the election provided for herein, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, as governing authority of the District, does hereby approve private sale of the general obligation bonds, provided such private sale of the general obligation bonds is approved by the State Bond Commission by two-thirds of the members present and voting thereon, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1421 et seq. SECTION 15. As provided for and conditioned in Section 14 above, private sale of the general obligation bonds to Stifel, Nicolaus and Company, Incorporated, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is approved and authorized. SECTION 16. All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed. Adopted and approved on this 4th day of November, 2025. /s/ REV. DESMOND WALLACE REV. DESMOND WALLACE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board ATTEST: /s/ JASON VANMETRE JASON VANMETRE, Ed.D., Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board (Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.) Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. /s/ REV. DESMOND WALLACE REV. DESMOND WALLACE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board ATTEST: /s/ JASON VANMETRE JASON VANMETRE, Ed.D., Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board NOTICE TO VOTERS OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION To the qualified electors of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 4th day of November, 2025, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, ordered that a special election be held in School District No. 34 on Saturday, the 16th day of May, 2026, or such other election date prescribed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana as an alternative to such date in accordance with law, for the purpose of submitting to all qualified electors of said School District No. 34, the following proposition: BOND PROPOSITION Shall School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (District), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding Eighty-Eight Million ($88,000,000) Dollars, in one or more series, for a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven (7.0%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for buildings and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other related facilities and necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds shall be general obligations of the District and will be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes estimated to be 9.5 mills for the first year, on all taxable property within the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest, as provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, as amended, and statutory authority supplemental thereto? A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. Said election will be held at all polling places which are situated within the boundaries of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. All registered voters in each of the following precincts shall be eligible to vote on the proposition: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACES 316E Barbe Elementary School 400 Penn Street, Lake Charles 70601 316W Barbe Elementary School 400 Penn Street, Lake Charles 70601 317 Barbe Elementary School 400 Penn Street, Lake Charles 70601 325 Prien Lake Elementary School 3741 Nelson Road, Lake Charles 70605 326 College Oaks Elementary School 3618 Ernest Street, Lake Charles 70605 331 College Oaks Elementary School 3618 Ernest Street, Lake Charles 70605 333 S.J. Welsh Middle School 1500 West McNeese Street, Lake Charles 70605 334 S.J. Welsh Middle School 1500 West McNeese Street, Lake Charles 70605 335 Gayle Hall, McNeese State University Campus 4380 Ryan Street, Lake Charles 70605 336 A.A. Nelson Elementary School 1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles 70605 337 Dolby Elementary School 817 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles 70605 340 Positive Connections 5282 Weaver Road, Lake Charles 70605 362 Prien Lake Elementary School 3741 Nelson Road, Lake Charles 70605 363 Prien Lake Elementary School 3741 Nelson Road, Lake Charles 70605 366 St. John Elementary School 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles 70605 367 St. John Elementary School 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles 70605 368 A.A. Nelson Elementary School 1001 Country Club Road, Lake Charles 70605 372 St. John Elementary School 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles 70605 ONLY THOSE REGISTERED VOTERS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSITION: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACES 302* 901 Lakeshore Drive Building 901 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles 70601 (No Voters in this Area) 306* Drew Park Pavilion 416 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive, Lake Charles 70601 338* Forest K. White Middle School 1000 E. McNeese Street, Lake Charles 70607 339* Dolby Elementary School 817 Jefferson Drive, Lake Charles 70605 365* St. John Elementary School 5566 Elliott Road, Lake Charles 70605 369* M.J. Kaufman Elementary School 301 Tekel Road, Lake Charles 70607 371S* Calcasieu Agricultural Services Center 7101 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles 70607 The polls will be open at seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and shall remain open until not later than eight (8:00) oclock p.m. The said special election will be held substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. The officials appointed to hold the election or such substitutes therefor as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, will make due returns thereof to the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Voting machines will be used in the conduct of the election. All qualified electors of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, will be entitled to vote. No voter shall be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 9th day of June, 2026, at 5:00 oclock p.m., the Calcasieu Parish School Board will meet in open and public session at the regular meeting place of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and will, then and there, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said election. The estimated cost of the election to be paid by the Board as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and on actual costs of similar elections, is approximately $4,200.00. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Lake Charles, Louisiana, by authority of a Resolution adopted by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on the 4th day of November, 2025. /s/ REV. DESMOND WALLACE REV. DESMOND WALLACE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board ATTEST: /s/ JASON VANMETRE JASON VANMETRE, Ed.D., Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board May 27 1t 2120685 Notice Cost- $608.50
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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Lake Charles, Louisiana November 4, 2025 The Calcasieu Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the Board), governing authority of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular session at 5:00 oclock p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law. Vice-President, Aaron Natali, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present: Karen Hardy-McReynolds, Glenda Gay, Patrick Pichon, Mary Fontenot, Dean Roberts, Dr. Betty Washington, Eric Tarver, Damon Hardesty, Tony OBanion, Russel Castille, Billy Breaux, Shawn Baumgarten ABSENT: Rev. Desmond Wallace, Phyllis Ayo The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results. Thereupon, upon motion made by Mr. Hardesty and seconded by Mr. Baumgarten, the following resolution was adopted, the vote thereon being as follows: YEAS: 13 NAYS: 0 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON APRIL 18, 2026, OR SUCH OTHER ELECTION DATE PRESCRIBED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO SUCH DATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT; AND MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (the District), that bonds of the District be issued in the sum of not to exceed TWENTY MILLION AND NO/100 ($20,000,000) DOLLARS, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving land and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for said District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public for the purpose of operating and maintaining the Districts school facilities (the Bonds); WHEREAS, authority for issuance of the Bonds of the District for such purpose is granted by Article 6, Section 33 and Article 7, Section 26(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, by Subpart B of Part II of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, provided issuance of such bonds is first authorized by a majority of the qualified electors of the District voting on the proposition at an election to be held for such purpose; WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1421, et seq., the bonds, if authorized by the Districts electorate, may be sold at private sale in the manner determined by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of the District provided issuance and private sale of the general obligation bonds is approved by the State Bond Commission by two-thirds of the members present and voting thereon; and WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board desires to provide for the holding of an election at which the proposition of issuing such Bonds may be submitted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: SECTION 1. The statements of fact expressly contained within the preamble to this Resolution have been specifically reviewed by the Districts Board of Commissioners and are found to be factually true and correct, and are made resolutions of the District. SECTION 2. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article 6, Section 33 and Article 7, Section 26(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Subpart B of Part II of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and is hereby called and ordered to be held in School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the District), on Saturday, the 18th day of April, 2026, or such other election date prescribed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana as an alternative to such date in accordance with law, between the hours of seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and eight (8:00) oclock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Section 541 of Title 18 and of Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and that at said special election there be submitted to all the qualified electors of the District entitled and qualified to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of the United States, the following proposition: BOND PROPOSITION Shall School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (District), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding Twenty Million ($20,000,000) Dollars, in one or more series, for a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven (7.0%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for buildings and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other related facilities and necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds shall be general obligations of the District and will be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes estimated to be 25.50 mills for the first year, on all taxable property within the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest, as provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, as amended, and statutory authority supplemental thereto? SECTION 3. The polling places set forth in the Notice of Special Election annexed hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, the same as if it were set forth herein in full, be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold such election. There shall be published notice of said election in the American Press, a daily newspaper of general circulation within Calcasieu Parish, published in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the District, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date fixed for the election, which notice shall be substantially in accordance with the Notice of Special Tax Election. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to publication of the Notice of Election, the President or the Secretary of the Board is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to comply with any laws, regulations, or requirements of the State of Louisiana or its agencies. SECTION 4. Officers designated or such substitutes as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, shall hold the said election substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Said election officers shall make due returns of said election at a regular meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, to be held at its regular meeting place, the School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, following the date of the election and on a date and a time in compliance with State law, at which time said School Board will, then and there, in open and public session, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said special election. The compensation of election officials be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum as specified in Sections 425 and 425 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Assessed valuations shall not be voted in this election, and all qualified electors of the District are entitled to vote therein. Voting machines shall be used in this election, and voters shall not be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. The permanent registration law of the State of Louisiana being in force in Calcasieu Parish, said election shall be conducted in accordance with applicable provisions thereof. SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for furnishing said election officers, in ample time for holding of said election the necessary equipment, forms and other election paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election. SECTION 6. Application is hereby formally made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and in compliance with Article 6, Sections 29, 25 and 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, for consent, approval and authority to hold the aforesaid election in the District under the provisions of Article 6, Section 22 and Article 7, Section 26(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and Sub-Part B of Part II of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, and in the event such election carries, for its consent and authority to levy and collect the ad valorem taxes therein provided, and to issue Bonds to be retired with, paid from and secured by said ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said Bonds in principal and interest as they respectively mature. The Secretary is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application to said Commission as herein provided. SECTION 7. By virtue of the Districts application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commissions approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, the District resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc., adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any sway(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby. SECTION 8. There being a real public necessity for the retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with acquiring and/or improving land and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, for the benefit of all its citizens, requiring issuance of General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds by School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining such specialized legal services, Jones Walker LLP, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, is hereby employed for such purposes (Bond Counsel). The fee for the work to be performed hereunder is contingent upon issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in issuance of bonds. Should the election provided for herein fail one or more times, Bond Counsel nevertheless shall continue to provide legal services until the project contemplated herein is successfully accomplished. It is intended that acceptance and approval of this resolution by entering upon performance by Bond Counsel of the legal services provided herein shall constitute this resolution a contract in accordance with the provisions hereof. Upon delivery and payment in full for the Bonds, payment of the fee and expense of Bond Counsel is authorized to be made as herein provided. SECTION 9. The employment of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as underwriter and investment banker or placement agent in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Underwriter or placement agent shall be payable from proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to approval of the governing authority of the District and the Louisiana State Bond Commission. SECTION 10. The employment of Government Consultants, Inc., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as Municipal Advisor in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Municipal Advisor shall be payable from proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to approval of the governing authority of the District and the Louisiana State Bond Commission. SECTION 11. Pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1421, et seq., the Bonds may be sold at private sale in the manner determined by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, as governing authority of the District provided issuance of such general obligation bonds is approved by the State Bond Commission by two-thirds of the members present and voting thereon. SECTION 12. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Calcasieu, and the Registrar of Voters, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as authorized and required by law. SECTION 13. This resolution is an adoption of an official intent of the District relative to issuance of its Bonds as contemplated herein in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana and the United States Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2(e). The Bonds are not expected to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $20,000,000. Reimbursement of expenditures of the District from proceeds of the Bonds, if any, will be for reimbursement of expenditures made from time to time in connection with the Project. SECTION 14. In the event the Districts electorate approves issuance of general obligation bonds at the election provided for herein, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, as governing authority of the District, does hereby approve private sale of the general obligation bonds, provided such private sale of the general obligation bonds is approved by the State Bond Commission by two-thirds of the members present and voting thereon, pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 39:1421 et seq. SECTION 15. As provided for and conditioned in Section 14 above, private sale of the general obligation bonds to Stifel, Nicolaus and Company, Incorporated, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is approved and authorized. SECTION 16. All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed. Adopted and approved on this 4th day of November, 2025. /s/ REV. DESMOND WALLACE REV. DESMOND WALLACE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board ATTEST: /s/ JASON VANMETRE JASON VANMETRE, Ed.D., Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board (Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.) Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned. /s/ REV. DESMOND WALLACE REV. DESMOND WALLACE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board ATTEST: /s/ JASON VANMETRE JASON VANMETRE, Ed.D., Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board NOTICE TO VOTERS OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION To the qualified electors of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 4th day of November, 2025, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, ordered that a special election be held in School District No. 25 on Saturday, the 16th day of May, 2026, or such other election date prescribed by the Legislature of the State of Louisiana as an alternative to such date in accordance with law, for the purpose of submitting to all qualified electors of said School District No. 25, the following proposition: BOND PROPOSITION Shall School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (District), incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding Twenty Million ($20,000,000) Dollars, in one or more series, for a period not exceeding twenty-five (25) years from date thereof, with interest at a rate or rates not exceeding seven (7.0%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for buildings and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other related facilities and necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds shall be general obligations of the District and will be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes estimated to be 25.50 mills for the first year, on all taxable property within the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest, as provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, as amended, and statutory authority supplemental thereto? A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. Said election will be held at all polling places which are situated within the boundaries of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. All registered voters in each of the following precincts shall be eligible to vote on the proposition: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACES 800 Iowa High School 401 West Miller Avenue, Iowa 70647 801 J.I. Watson Elementary School 221 East First Street, Iowa 70647 860N LeBleu Settlement Elementary School 6509 Highway 3059, Lake Charles 70615 860S LeBleu Settlement Elementary School 6509 Highway 3059, Lake Charles 70615 861E Wd 8 Fire Protection Dist # 2 Fire Station 3395 Manchester Rd, Iowa 70647 861W Wd 8 Fire Protection Dist # 2 Fire Station 3395 Manchester Rd, Iowa 70647 ONLY THOSE REGISTERED VOTERS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 25 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSITION: PRECINCTS POLLING PLACES 260* Wd 2 Fire Protection Dist # 1 Fire Station 5677 Manchester Rd, Iowa 70647 261* Bell City High School 7161 Highway 14 East, Bell City 70630 360* Wd 3 Fire Protection Dist # 2 Fire Station 3088 Old Town Rd, Lake Charles 70615 The polls will be open at seven (7:00) oclock a.m. and shall remain open until not later than eight (8:00) oclock p.m. The said special election will be held substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. The officials appointed to hold the election or such substitutes therefor as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, will make due returns thereof to the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Voting machines will be used in the conduct of the election. All qualified electors of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, will be entitled to vote. No voter shall be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 9th day of June, 2026, at 5:00 oclock p.m., the Calcasieu Parish School Board will meet in open and public session at the regular meeting place of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and will, then and there, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said election. The estimated cost of the election to be paid by the Board as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and on actual costs of similar elections, is approximately $1,500.00. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Lake Charles, Louisiana, by authority of a Resolution adopted by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 25 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on the 4th day of November, 2025. /s/ REV. DESMOND WALLACE REV. DESMOND WALLACE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board ATTEST: /s/ JASON VANMETRE JASON VANMETRE, Ed.D., Secretary Calcasieu Parish School Board May 27 1t 2120684 Notice Cost- $568.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT The Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One (West Calcasieu) of Calcasieu Parish (hereinafter referred to as Special District), does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Tuesday, the 16th day of June 2026. 2. At the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, in the City of Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00 PM, Central Time Zone. 3. For the following: One (1) 2026 or Newer Dump Truck for use by Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. One (West Calcasieu). 4. All bids must be submitted on the BID FORMS. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent in the Government Building or requested via email at purchasing@calcasieu.gov. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside of the State. 6. The Special District/Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214(B). The ability of an entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 7. Bids may be held by the Special District for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to award. 8. Official action on this bid will be taken at the Regular Meeting of the Special District within forty-five (45) days. 9. All paper bids MUST be plainly marked and should contain the following on the outside of the envelope: BID FOR SPECIFY BID NUMBER KRISTIE CUMBERLAND, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys Purchasing Agent May 27, Jun 3 2t 2120677 Notice Cost- $127.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF LAKE CHARLES NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS 05/21/2026 Notice is hereby given that the following properties are in violation of the Lake Charles Code of Ordinances. The property owners listed below will have 5 (five) days to correct the issues noted, or Citys contractors will correct the issues at the owners expense. Sec. 23:3-5: High grass and/or weeds, Trash, rubbish, refuse, debris violations: Carol P Ware, 523 S Bank St, Assessment # 00531502 Hillside Investment Co. Inc., 719 Bank St, Assessment # 00996866 Terrell Joseph Jr ET UX, 112 N Blake St, Assessment # 00576638 Roshonda Yvette Fontenot, 123 N Blake St, Assessment # 00594415 Isaac Gray Lejeune, 731 Clarence St, Assessment # 00606847 Pelican 24 LLC, 2512 Dietz St, Assessment # 00275735 Authentic Beauty Studio LLC, 3045 Ernest St, Assessment # 00360155 Jammal Louis Ceasar, 619 Fall St, Assessment # 00273821 Vunita Hector Collins ET AL, 100 Blk. N Franklin St Lot S of 117 N Franklin St, Assessment # 00566640 Jeffery Muhammad, 120 N Franklin St., Assessment # 00592935 Provisional Community Housing Development Organization Inc., 609 Franklin St, Assessment # 00606308 S & S Properties of SWLA LLC, 217 W Hale St, Assessment # 00355224 Brenda Guerrero Baglio, 226 W Hale St, Assessment # 00399396 Exclusive Real Estate Investments LLC, 1204, 1208, 1210 Jackson St & 120 N Enterprise Blvd, Assessment # 01128728 Gilbert Martin St ET AL, 1213 Jackson St, Assessment # 00576662 Mary Ann Bucklin Long, 728 Kirkman St, Assessment # 00548839 Jeb Gorman Reed, 2229 Lilly St, Assessment # 00308854 Steve C Mitchell ET UX, 2237 Lilly St, Assessment # 00270253 Authentic Beauty Studio LLC, 238 Lucille St, Assessment # 00378577 Vunita Hector Collins ET AL, 900 Blk. Pryce St Lot NE corner Reid & Price St, Assessment # 00566640 Wayne Heart Lee Enterprises LLC, 423 Reid St, Assessment # 00323799 Burnell Peters Sr. (NMN), 311 Reid St, Assessment # 00604941 Jessie Lee Carmen, 500 Blk. Reid St Lot S of 519 Reid St, Assessment # 00554847 Jermaine James Williams, 2600 Blk. Ruth St Lot S of 2600 Ruth St, Assessment # 00454574 Darrell Burel ET UX, 2600 Blk. Ruth St, Lot S of 2615 Ruth St, Assessment # 00283363 Barrett Leonards ET UX, 404 W School St, Assessment # 00323799 Guadalupe Properties LLC, 415 W School St, Assessment # 00336866 Laura Elena Lopez Padilla ET UX, 2312 Tulip St, Assessment # 00396826 New Covenant Faith Community Development Corp., 2214 11th St, Assessment # 01020552 Mutaz Hamad Alfroukh, 2300 Blk. of 12 St. - Lot N of 2309 12th St, Assessment # 00355275 Trevis O Young ET UX, 2403 12th St, Assessment # 00388440 Denise Anita ONeal Redmond, 2407 12th St, Assessment # 00402001 Russell William Young ET UX, 1030 13th St, Assessment # 00453080 Kevin Thomas Kinder, 1900 13th St, Assessment # 00382469 Teezin Wealth, 114 W 15th St, Assessment # 00426687 Murphy Bridges III, 1037 18th St, Assessment # 00327867 R & G Rentals LLC, 2909 Louisiana Ave, Assessment # 00273627 Oscar Usiel Caldera ET AL, 605 V E Washington Ave, Assessment # 00593842 Jane O Velosquez, 616 V E Washington Ave, Assessment # 001363704 Taylormade Preservations LLC, 740 V E Washington Ave, Assessment # 00609412 Theresa Vital Baldwin (NMN), 2005 7th Ave, Assessment # 00325317 Demetris Antoine, 2007 7th Ave, Assessment # 00386251 Brandon Keith McKay, 125 N Enterprise Blvd. Assessment # 00605573 Gerard Harmon ET UX, 631 Enterprise Blvd. Assessment # 00579793 Zachary Allen Haunce, 622 Pleasant Dr., Assessment # 00317322 Majestic Properties LLC, 2124 Country Club Rd., Assessment # 00087874 Negem Louisiana Investments LLC, 303 W Prien Lake Rd, Assessment # 00277126 Negem Louisiana Investments LLC, 315 W Prien Lake Rd, Assessment # 00274615 Mary Nan Doran trust ET AL, 800 Blk. W Prien Lake Rd. Lot E of 821 W Prien Lake Rd., Assessment # 13352667 Bailey Vincent Doran Trust ET AL, C/O Mary Doran, 821 W Prien Lake Rd, Assessment # 00368180 Max Caldon Olmsted ET AL, 904 W Prien Lake Rd, Assessment # 01090631 Sec. 23:4: Trash & debris; piles and accumulations violation: Thomas Edward Garrison, 104 Kirkman St, Assessment # 00580120 Lords Outreach Ministries Inc. 100 Blk. Kirkman St Lot S of 126 Kirkman St, Assessment # 01359119 Hayward Woodard Jr ET AL, 301 Kirkman St, Assessment # 01323070 Miles Drew Jones, 806 Gulf St, Assessment # 00539309 May 26, 27 2t 2120594 Notice Cost- $259.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT The Parish Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Police Jury of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on: 1. Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 2. At the Office of the Parish Purchasing Agent on the first floor of the Parish Government Building, 1015 Pithon Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, at the hour of 2:00pm. Central Time Zone (CTZ). 3. For the Striping of Various Roads, in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as CALCASIEU PARISH PROJECT NO. 26-106-1238. 4. Plans and specifications are available for electronic bidding through www.calcasieu.gov. MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BIDS AND MANDATORY ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: This project requires mandatory electronic bidding and mandatory electronic bid submittals. All specifications, whether Standard, Supplemental or Special Provisions, are hereby amended to delete any references regarding paper bids and the ability to submit paper bid forms. Electronic bidding requires the installation of the InfoTech Express Sign Tool and the generation of an InfoTech Digital ID for the business authorized signer. The bidder must submit request for Digital ID approval and activation prior to bid acceptance. The electronic bidding service offers customer support that may be reached at 888-352-2439 between the hours of 6:00 AM 7:00 PM (CTZ) or via email at support@bidexpress.com. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid submission with and through the electronic bidding service. It is recommended that bidders navigate the service in advance to upcoming bid deadlines. All bids must be submitted electronically. No paper bids will be accepted. 5. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State. 6. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of an electronic bid bond as described in LSAR.S. 38:2212 E.(1) per the standards adopted by the office of the governor, division of administration and the office of the information technology as provided for in LAC 4:X.701. Bid security shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. The contractor is responsible for investigating and complying with electronic bid bond submission with and through the electronic bidding service. 7. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, which shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders surplus as shown in the A.M. Bests Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2219. The successful bidder shall be required to have 5% or 10% retainage withheld from all payments. 8. Bids shall be accepted only from contractors who are licensed under LSA--R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LSA--R.S. 38:2214. 9. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSA--R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. 10. The public shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract between the Parish and the Contractor is fully executed. 11. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, except as may be extended by mutual written consent with the lowest responsible bidder. Brian Abshire, President Calcasieu Parish Police Jury May 27, Jun 3, 10 3t 2120587 Notice Cost- $424.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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Nelson Petro Fuel LLC dba Charge Up 53 is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the state of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail in Parish of Calcasieu Parish at the following address 5120 Nelson Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70605 Nelson Petro Fuel LLC dba: Charge Up 53 Members: Jameel Merali May 26, 27 2t 2120439 Notice Cost- $71.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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WHEREABOUTS ANYONE HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF JACOLBY MCZEAL with a last known address within the confines of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, please contact Charlie Draughter, Jr., Attorney at Law, at (337) 485-9353. May 26, 27 2t 2120216 Notice Cost- $49.69
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS The City of Westlake will be accepting sealed bids for chemicals used in the Water Department of the City of Westlake on June 9, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in the City Council Chambers located at 1001 Bob Hardey Drive, Westlake, Louisiana. Bid forms/specifications may be picked up at the above address from the City Clerk between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday or requested by email to cityclerk@cityofwestlake.com. City of Westlake May 26, 27, 28 3t 2120175 Notice Cost- $55.00
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Lake Charles American Press
Lake Charles
May 27, 2026
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Public Notice In accordance with Article II of Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, it shall be unlawful for persons owning or occupying lots located within recognized subdivisions outside municipalities or in the vicinity of the Chennault International Airport in the Parish of Calcasieu to fail to cut and remove grass and obnoxious weeds, or remove other deleterious or unhealthful growths, trash, debris, refuse, and discarded or noxious matter. If the following property owner(s) fail(s) to cut or remove such matter as described above by May 28, 2026, the Police Jury shall proceed as authorized by the aforementioned parish ordinance, with all unpaid costs and charges to be added to the next ad valorem tax bill. Downed trees violation exists on 3524 Hwy 90 West, Parcel # 01128108, Larry Claude Hashaw et ux, (Downed trees PS-0426-0075). Downed trees violation exists on 2788 Dunne Road, Parcel # 01347358, Brian Keith Sweeney et ux, (Downed trees PS-0426-0091). /s/ Dan Broussard, Chief Building Official May 20, 27 2t 2119509 Notice Cost- $79.00
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