ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Jackson Parish School District (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed bids will for the construction of the project described as follows: “ WESTON HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL FIELDS, PHASE III” Sealed bids shall be addressed to the Jackson Parish School District, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Bids may be mailed to the Jackson Parish School District, or hand-delivered to the Jackson Parish School District, at 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on September 29, 2026, and shall, at that time and place, publicly open the bids and read them aloud. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), Weston High School Baseball & Softball Fields, Phase III, to be opened at 10:00 A.M., September 29, 2026, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction for this project. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on September 29, 2026, at the Jackson Parish School District, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, LA 71251 and submitted to the Jackson Parish School District at a scheduled meeting. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, 230 Grandview Drive, Chatham, Louisiana 71226, (318) 249-3030. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer upon payment of $150.00 for each set. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished prime bidders shall be fully refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction, shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Such refund shall be limited to $100.00 per set. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. In addition, in accordance with ACT 759, Prime Bidders shall obtain an original set of Electronic (Disk or Download) or Paper Bidding Documents from the Owner or the Engineer who prepared such documents. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond, which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or veteran status. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, amended by Executive Order Number 11375 of October 13, 1967. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. /s/ William Carter, Superintendent Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2026.

The Jackson Parish Special Education Department is seeking stakeholders to serve on the Jackson Parish Special Education Advisory Committee. The committee meets three times a year at the Student Service Center at 440 Old Winnfield Road, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Parents of students with disabilities, teachers, staff and community members can apply to serve on the committee. All interested applicants can request a SEAC application by emailing Bonnie Buckelew at bonnie.buckelew@jpsbschools.us or by calling 318-259-8802, ext. 9109. The due date for all applications to be turned into the Student Service Center is September 25, 2026. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Aug 26, Sept 2 & 9, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received for the State of Louisiana by the Division of Administration and shall be directed to the Office of Facility Planning and Control, 1201 North Third Street, Claiborne Office Building, Suite 7-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 or P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in a public meeting in the Claiborne Office Building, Conference Room 1-145. FOR: Roof Replacement School of Nursing Grambling State University Grambling, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 19-623-22-01, F.19002655 Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Whittington Architects, Inc.. Printed copies are not available from the Designer but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: Whittington Architects, Inc. 8525 Highway 80 West Ruston, LA 71270 Telephone: 318-548-2485 E-mail: woodywhitt@aol.com All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Grambling State University, Facility Management Conference Room, 1 Facilities Drive, Grambling, LA 71245. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2166 for the classification of Building Construction or Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. 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. When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. Facility Planning and Control is a participant in the Small Entrepreneurship (SE) Program (the Hudson Initiative) and the Veteran-Owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-Owned (LaVet) Small Entrepreneurships Program. Bidders are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available from the Office of Facility Planning and Control or on its website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/fpc/. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to participate in this meeting, please contact Cheryl Schilling at Cheryl.Schilling@la.gov or (225) 342-6060 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. STATE OF LOUISIANA DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL MATTHEW H. BAKER, DIRECTOR Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 2, 9 & 16, 2026.

Greater Ward One Waterworks District This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer The Board of Commissioners for Greater Ward One will conduct their meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the water office on Haddox Road. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Agenda Open with Prayer Read Minutes Sanitary Survey New Water Well Update Insurance Renewal Review & Approve Invoices Review Financial Reports Kathy Farris Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 2, 2026.

MINUTES. CITY OF GRAMBLING, GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA. Monthly Meeting August 6, 2026 Mayor Alvin Bradley, Sr. opened the regular session of the Grambling City Council on Thursday, August 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Grambling City Hall. Mayor Alvin Bradley, Sr offered the invocation and led the council and others into the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were the following Council members: Delores W. Smith, Cathy H. Giles and Jerry and John Brown were present. DeVaria H. Ponton was absent. A quorum was present. Attorney Ronald F. Lattier was absent. Motion to adopt the agenda dated August 6, 2026. · It was moved by Councilman Jerry Lewis and seconded by Council Lady Cathy Holmes-Giles to adopt the agenda dated August 6, 2026. Roll call or yea/nay was as follows: Yea: 3 Nay:0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 The motion was carried. Motion to approve previous month’s minutes dated July 9, 2026, and Public Hearing & Special call meeting minutes dated July 23, 2026 · It was moved by Council Lady Delores Wilkerson-Smith and seconded by Council Lady Cathy Holmes-Giles to adopt the Minutes of the Monthly Meeting and Public Hearing and Special call meeting dated July 23, 2026. Roll call or yea/nay was as follows: Yea: 3 Nay:0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 The motion was carried. Announcements · Mayor Bradley introduced new hire, Mrs. Terri Nichols. · Councilman Lewis announced the Fire Department received new communication radios. Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:34pm. · It was moved by Councilman Jerry Lewis and seconded by Council Lady Cathy Holmes-Giles to adjourn this meeting at 6:34p.m. Roll call or yea/nay was as follows: Yea: 3 Nay:0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 The motion was carried. Alvin Bradley, Sr., Mayor Angela Harper, Clerk “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Sept 2, 2026.

RUSTON LINCOLN CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 8:00 A.M. JULY 23, 2026 2111 NORTH TRENTON STREET, RUSTON, LA Minutes Voting Members Present: Brandon Norris, Chair Mallory Patterson, Treasurer Gerald Jordan Eric McCulloch Jeff McGehee Rob Owens Chris Wyatt Staff Present: Tori Davis, President & CEO Non-Voting Members Present: Brandon Logan, Vice Chair (joined via phone) Members Absent: Matt Pullin Guests Present: Rebecca Smart Laura Hartt, CPA Call to Order Mr. Norris called the meeting to order at 8:13 a.m. Public Comment None. Approval of Agenda Action Item #1: Mr. McCulloch made a motion to approve the agenda. Mr. McGehee seconded. All present said aye. Motion passed unanimously. Approval of Minutes Action Item #2: Mr. McGehee made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 18 board meeting. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All present said aye. Motion passed unanimously. Approval of Financials Ms. Patterson shared that revenues exceeded expenses for the month of June, and revenues exceeded expenses year to date. She noted that revenues and expenditures continue to track appropriately for this point in the year. Action Item #3: Mr. Owens made a motion to approve the June financials. Mr. Jordan seconded. All present said aye. Motion passed unanimously. Approvals & Amendments Action Item #4: Mr. McGehee made a motion to approve the Louisiana Tech Sports Properties Agreement for the 26-27 season. Mr. Owens seconded. Mr. Norris, Ms. Patterson, Mr. McGehee, Mr. Owens, Mr. McCulloch, and Mr. Wyatt said aye. Mr. Jordan abstained. Motion passed. Action Item #5: Mr. Jordan made a motion to amend Article V of the bylaws adopting the recommended changes to the standing committees of the Board of Directors. Mr. Wyatt seconded. All present said aye. Motion passed unanimously. Presentation of 2025 Audit Representing David M. Hartt, CPA, Ms. Hartt presented the 2025 Audit for the Ruston Lincoln CVB. She noted two audit findings: (1) inadequate segregation of duties (2) donation of public funds. President/CEO’s Report Ms. Davis reported that lodging tax was up 7.6% for May, up 16.25% YTD. Ms. Davis also provided an update on the wayfinding signage project and shared that Leah Freeman has been hired as the new Director of Marketing & Communications. Chairman’s Report Mr. Norris prompted the board to discuss the building tenant’s outstanding rent balance. The board determined that the Chamber of Commerce must provide a plan of action for payment by July 31. Partner Updates None. Action Item #6: Mr. McGehee made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. McCulloch seconded. All present said aye. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 2, 2026.

City Liquor Permit Legal Notice I/We, Delta Biscuit Ruston, LLC, are applying to the City of Ruston for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the City of Ruston at the following address: 201 N. Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270. Delta Biscuit Ruston, LLC, d/b/a Delta Biscuit Company /s/ Joe Holyfield & Jonathan Joseph, Owner Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 2 & 4, 2026.

State Liquor Permit Legal Notice I/We, Delta Biscuit Ruston, LLC, are applying to the office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for the permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the Parish of Lincoln at the following address: 201 N. Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270. Delta Biscuit Ruston, LLC, d/b/a Delta Biscuit Company /s/ Joe Holyfield & Jonathan Joseph, Owner Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 2 & 4, 2026.

A 2022 deep south cargo utility trailer VIN: 7FD1F1426N1008778, Is being stored at Dixie Towing LLC. 4012 Hwy 80 Ruston La 71270. If all current charges are not paid, and the stored unit is not claimed by the owner within 15 calendar days from the last date of publication of this advertisement, a permit to sell or permit to dismantle the stored unit will be applied for. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Sept 2 & 4, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE – UNCLAIMED VEHICLE Notice is hereby given that the following stored/unclaimed motor vehicle is located at AAA ACE AUTOMOTIVE LLC, 4200 S VIENNA ST., RUSTON, LA, 71270 Phone: 318-548-6569 In accordance with Louisiana R.S. 32:1728.4, a "No Record of Ownership" was returned by the Department of Public Safety / Office of Motor Vehicles. The vehicle is described as follows: · Year/Make/Model: 2024 TRAILER · Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4YMBU0811RT020714 · Color: BLACK · Date Towed: JULY 19TH, 2026 · Location Towed From: HEARD RD · Any person having a legal interest or claiming ownership in this vehicle must contact this storage facility and satisfy all towing and storage charges within ten (10) days of the final publication of this notice. Failure to claim the vehicle and pay applicable fees will result in the vehicle being processed for disposal or public/junk sale as authorized by Louisiana law. *If all current outstanding charges against the stored vehicle are not paid and if the stored vehicle is not claimed by the owner within fifteen 4 (15) calendar days from the last date of publication of the advertisement, the facility owner may apply for a Permit to Sell. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 30 & Sept 2, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Lincoln Parish School Board Office, 410 S. Farmerville St, Ruston, LA, 71270, until 10:00 a.m. CST, Thursday, September 10th, 2026 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud for Gasoline and Diesel for the Lincoln Parish Schools for the 2026-2027 session in accordance with specification. Please find bid related materials and place electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com. Specifications and bid forms may also be obtained from the Lincoln Parish School Board Office or by calling 318-254-2092. Bids will be addressed to the Lincoln Parish School Board Office, 410 S. Farmerville St., Ruston, LA. 71270, clearly marked and highlighted “Bid for Gasoline and Diesel -Bid No. 702026-03”. John Young, Superintendent Lincoln Parish Schools Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Aug 21 & Sept 2, 2026.

Anyone knowing the heirs of DAVID CARL TRAHAN please contact my office: Mr. W. J. Riley, III Attorney at Law 409 E. Plaquemine Street P. O. Box 509 Jennings, LA 70546 Phone: 337-824-9158 Fax: 337-824-9016 Published in Jennings Daily News, Jennings, LA on September 2, 2026.