INSERT PICTURE I, WILLIAM M AYRES, have been convicted of 14:81 INDECENT BEHAVIOR WITH JUVENILES on Jul 24, 1997. My address is: 308 Holley Dr, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 01/17/1976 Height: 5’10” Weight: 215 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Dec 12 & 14, 2025.

The Village of North Hodge held a meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Joanie Cannady, Clerk Tiffany Turnbow, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Andrea Woods, and Alderman Sarah Heard. Visitors: None Mayor Cannady greeted all who were present. Mayor Cannady called the meeting to order. Alderman Woods led the Invocation. Alderman Roden led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments: None Bills to Be Paid: Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Pay Bills. Alderman Heard Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. New Business: · Resolution 200 25-26 LGAP Grant Application Ernest Roden Made a Motion for 25-26 Grant Resolution. Andrea Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. · Employee Policy and Procedure Updates Discussion was had. · W. 5th St Bridge Updates Discussion was had. · Trash Pick-up Discussion was had. · Water Rate Study Discussion was had. Public Comments #2: -No comments. Council Comments: Alderman Roden requested that the Village write a letter to The State Education Department. Police Comments: No comment Mayor Comments: Mayor Cannady informed the Alderman of Town Happenings and all Notices have been sent out. Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman heard Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Dec 12, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Alderman of the Village of Chatham shall hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30pm at the Village Hall. The purpose is to provide parties with an interest an opportunity to be heard concerning the change of property located at 12089 Hwy 4 from residential zone to business zone. If no one objects to the rezoning, it will be rezoned. Anyone who needs assistance, please call Village Hall at 318-249-2541 during office hours of Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8pm – 12pm. Gregory C. Harris Mayor Village of Chatham Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Dec 12, 2025.

JACKSON PARISH ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGET COMPLETION NOTICE This is to certify that the Jackson Parish Assessment District has complied with Louisiana Revised Statute 39:1307 relative to public participation in the budget process for the proposed Budget for year ending December 31, 2026. Notice of availability for public inspection and public hearing was held in compliance with applicable statute. Glen Kirkland, P.L.S., C. L. A. Jackson Parish Assessor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 12, 2025.

INSERT PICTURE I, DEKOURTNEY MAURICE DUNN, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Sep 17, 2021. My address is: 3801 Green Mountain Dr, Ruston, LA 71270. Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 11/22/1985 Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on December 12 & 14, 2025.

ENTRADA COMPANY, LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 63790 JUANITA WILLIS MEADOWS, PAULINE WILLIS LEE, IRMA WILLIS LEWIS, UNOPENED SUCCCESSION OF WILLIE R WILLIS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF METTIE LOU WILLIAMS GOREE, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NEADER WILLIAMS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NETTIE RUTH PERKINS WILLIAMS Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 21 January, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: SECTION 28-TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 4 WEST THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE QUARTER (SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4); AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (S1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4); AND THE SOUTH SEVEN (7); ACRES OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER LESS AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN ONE (1) ACRE PARCEL CONVEYED TO LOUISA WILLIAMS FRAZIER BY ACT OF EXCHANGE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 351, PAGE 275, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA CONTAINING 66 NET ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS IS OWNED IN CO-OWNERSHIP BY THE PLAINTIFF AND THE DEFENDANTS IN THE FOLLOWING PROPORTIONS TO-WIT Seized as the property of defendant JUANITA WILLIS MEADOWS, PAULINE WILLIS LEE, IRMA WILLIS LEWIS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF WILLIE R WILLIS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF METTIE LOU WILLIAMS GOREE, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NEADER WILLIAMS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NETTIE RUTH PERKINS WILLIAMS and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 9 days of December 2025. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 12/12/2025 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 12, 2025.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing, P.O. Box 3157, 208 Keeny Circle, RM 408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272 until 2:00 P.M., January 20, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened for the following: Bid Number 50012-638-26: Replacement / Overhaul of Aircraft Engines for Professional Aviation Specifications and bid documents for the above may be obtained from the Director of Purchasing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, phone 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(4). Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Dec 12, 2025.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled IN RE: Central Federal Credit Union VS. Chance K Rhone Sr, Et Al, to-wit: Tarah D. Cox-Rhone AKA Tarah Deshun Cox. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Danielle Smith or Michael R. Smith, Attorneys at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0557 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Nov 30, Dec 3 & 12, 2025.

**** - NOTICE - RESOLUTION # 21 OF 2025 OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA On a motion duly made by Alderman Samuel Hodge and seconded by Alderman Raymond Williams the following resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the TOWN OF VIVIAN, held at Town Hall Meeting Room located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA, on December 8, 2025, pursuant to due notice according to the law and open to the public, at which meeting a quorum of the members of the Board of Aldermen were present: WHEREAS the following movable property belongs to the TOWN OF VIVIAN: Quantity - 1 LOT; Description of property - (approximately 1, 280) NEPTUNE Brass Water Meters; VIN’S if available - N/A; Value - $9,000.00 (nine-thousand dollars) WHEREAS, the above property is no longer being used by the TOWN OF VIVIAN. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen hereby declare said property to be considered surplus property with a value as stated above by the TOWN OF VIVIAN, and no longer needed for a public purpose; with said meters to be sold to the highest bidder and/if no bids are received through the bid process, it is in the best interests of the Town to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and convey the surplus property to an individual or entity under such terms and conditions as the Mayor deems fit and in the best interest of the Town. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that due to the fact that the property has no use by the TOWN OF VIVIAN, the said property shall be sold to the highest bidder. The highest bidder must meet or exceed the appraised price. Bids on the property will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Wednesday the 7th day of January, 2026, and opened immediately following the 12:00 noon bid acceptance deadline. Any/all bids shall be submitted in writing to the Vivian Town Hall located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA 71082, attn: Town Clerk. Any successful bidder shall pick up and remove the surplus property from the site within 2 days after the bill of sale is signed and executed. All payments shall be made to the TOWN OF VIVIAN by certified funds. Payment will be required upon acceptance of the bid within twenty-four (24) hours. Failure to complete the process and/or make payment will result in the bid being awarded to the next highest bidder. The property is located at the Vivian barn, located at 402 E. Tennessee Ave. in Vivian, Louisiana. Any interested party who wants to view the property will need to contact the Town Hall at 318-375-3856 to set up a time to view and inspect the property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the TOWN OF VIVIAN, shall have the authority to sign and execute all bills of sales, acts of transfer(s) or other documents that may be needed in order to sale, transfer or dispose of the above referred to property containing such terms as he in his sole judgment deems advisable, to receive and receipt for the proceeds thereof and to do any and all things as shall, in his sole discretion and judgment, be appropriate and desirable to accomplish the foregoing, containing such terms as he in his sole judgment deems advisable to accomplish the foregoing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be published once at least 15 days prior to the date of sale in the Town’s official journal. The following vote was received by the Vivian Board of Alderman as follows: AYES - 5 (five) Martin, Alexander, Hodge, Williams & Green, Jr.; NAYS - 0 (zero); ABSENT - 0 (zero) THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Vivian on December 8, 2025. Ronnie Festavan- Mayor Kellie Morris- Town Clerk C E R T I F I C A T E I, the undersigned, being the duly elected and acting Town Attorney of TOWN OF VIVIAN hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete copy of the resolution duly and unanimously adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the TOWN OF VIVIAN on April 8, 2024. I further certify that according to the minute book of the TOWN OF VIVIAN which is in my possession the foregoing resolution has not been revoked, rescinded, or amended, directly or by inference to this date. Vivian, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on December 8, 2025. Kellie Morris TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF VIVIAN

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Fidelity Bank v. Unopened Succession of Corinthian Mechelle Shepard, Et Al; Suit No. 660332, First Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo, Louisiana. Please be advised that the Unopened Succession of Corinthian Mechelle Shepard has been named as a defendant in the above-captioned mortgage-foreclosure proceeding. Anyone with knowledge of the current whereabouts, address, or contact information of any heirs, legatees, or legal representatives of Corinthian Mechelle Shepard is requested to contact Attorney Taunton Melville at (318) 200-0897 or Tmelville@MelvilleLawFirm.com

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC V. JACOB JEROME; Docket No. 660137; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that JACOB JEROME has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on JACOB JEROME is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222 6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC V. LISA MARIE MCCARTY A/K/A LISA MCCARTY JACKSON AND THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF ROBERT PHILLIP JACKSON, DECEASED; Docket No. 660784; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that ROBERT PHILLIP JACKSON has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of ROBERT PHILLIP JACKSON is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222- 6000 as soon as possible.