?NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DEQUINCY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 N. HOLLY ST., DEQUINCY, LA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL 1. Approval of the April 13, 2026, regular meeting minutes. 2. Finance, Fire, Police, Public Works, Sewer, Airport, and City Reports. 3. Approval of the May 11, 2026, agenda. 4. Public Input     a. Not on the Agenda 5. Council to approve or deny access to the DeQuincy Shooting Range. 6. Discuss course of action regarding the Grand Avenue Gym. 7. Council to discuss and act on possible approval of a variance for Robert McManus, Sr. to place a mobile home on property located at 811 N. Division Street. Public Hearing- Ordinance 8. Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance #1006 for Franchise and Water Service Agreements between LAWCO and the City of DeQuincy. Condemnation Proceedings 9. Consider starting the condemnation process for the structure located at 103 and 105 4th Street. 10. Consider starting the condemnation process for the structure located at 129 Pine Street 11. Consider proceeding with the next step of the condemnation process, including review of the Parish inspection report and, if necessary, set a public hearing for June 8, 2026, for the structure located at 210 Hall Street. 12. Consider proceeding with the next step of the condemnation process, including review of the Parish inspection report and, if necessary, set a public hearing for June 8, 2026, for the structure located at 304 S. Perkins Street. Public Hearings – Condemnation and Demolition 13. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 701 Seymour Pullam Road. 14. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 1005 Banneker Street. 15. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 1102 Banneker Street. 16. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 808 Hayes Street. 17. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 803 N. Division Street. 18. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 206 S. Holly Street. 19. Public hearing; consider adopting the order of condemnation and demolition and authorizing the final step in the condemnation process for the structure located at 211 N. Pine Street. 20. Adjourn /s/Sherri Breaux, City Council Clerk 300 N. Holly Street DeQuincy, Louisiana 70633 (337) 786-8241 ADA Notice: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Sherri Breaux, City Clerk, at (337) 786-8241 describing the assistance needed. Posting Information: Notice of public meeting posted on May 4, 2026, at DeQuincy City Hall. Notice published in the official journal on May 6, 2026. “Equal Opportunity Lender, Provider, and Employer” Run Date: 05/06/26 (My-1) Cost of Notice: $48.00

STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF WINN APRIL 20, 2026 The Police Jury of the Parish of Winn, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at its meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room of the Parish Courthouse, 119 West Main Street, Winnfield, Louisiana, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (CST), pursuant to the provisions of a written notice given each and every member thereof, and duly posted in the manner required by law. (Note: President does not vote unless a tie) There were present: Mr. Frank McLaren-President, Mrs. Deionne Carpenter-Vice President, Mr. Stanley Garrett, Mr. Phillip Evans, Mr. Author Robinson, Mr. Darrell Franks and Mr. Kyle Potts. There were absent: None. Legal Counsel: None. President Frank McLaren called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Invocation was delivered by Mr. Author Robinson. Pledge to the flag was led by Mrs. Deionne Carpenter. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS: None. Motion by Mr. Darrell Franks to adopt the agenda. Second by Mr. Phillip Evans. No discussion. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Author Robinson to adopt the minutes of March 16, 2026-Regular Meeting. Second by Mr. Darrell Franks. No discussion. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS & COMMENTS: President McLaren calls for any public comments or announcements. President McLaren offers condolences to Juror Phillip Evans and the Bobby Evans for their loss. Mr. Gavin Snowden, Operator is present to give a road update. A road maintenance report is in each Jurors packet. Mr. Snowden states that he is still training the new backhoe operator, the road crew is still working on RAC project, all graders are still running and new culverts should be going in on Mars Hill Church Road next week. GUESTS: Mr. Chris Bowman, District Defender, Office of the Public Defender 8th Judicial District is present and addresses Jury. Mr. Bowman states that he has taken Mr. Herman Castete’s position. He states that his office has 253 open cases and about 85-90% of the cases are drug related. He adds that the drug epidemic is raging in Winn Parish. He states that he has 6 full time employees which consists of 3 attorneys and 3 full time employees and 1 part time staff member. Mr. Bowman is requesting opioid funds to supplement attorneys and staff salaries. Discussion was had by the Jury and Mr. Bowman. The Jury takes the matter under advisement and requests Mr. Bowman to follow up his request with a letter. BUSINESS: Motion by Mrs. Deionne Carpenter to approve the monthly/weekly invoices; as follows: General Fund $ 86,786.44 Road Fund $154,356.05 Health Unit $ 0.00 Sales Tax $ 72,856.96 Library $ 0.00 Weekly Invoices $1,086,754.94 Grand Total $1,400,754.39 Report includes budget to actual comparisons in all major funds. It is noted the General Fund is showing a deficit for this month due to waiting on reimbursement from Fema on the Hazard Mitigation Grant. Report is signed by the Bill Approval Committee Mr. Frank McLaren, Mrs. Deionne Carpenter and Mr. Kyle Potts. Second by Mr. Kyle Potts. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. Motion of Intent by Mr. Phillip Evans to adopt an Ordinance to reduce the Speed Limit on Couley Point to 15 MPH. Second by Mr. Kyle Potts. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. Motion of Intent by Mr. Darrell Franks to remove Ellis Williams Road from the Parish road system. Second by Mr. Author Robinson. Mr. Franks states that the owner of this property has requested the road be removed so he can put up a gate. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. Motion by Mrs. Deionne Carpenter to renew the contract extension between DRC Emergency Services and the Winn Parish Police Jury for debris removal and disposal services for a period of 1 year. Second by Mr. Kyle Potts. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. Motion by Mr. Author Robinson to adopt a Resolution to request the Attorney General Opinion regarding inmate costs. Second by Mr. Kyle Potts. Discussion was had. Vote taken: 6 yeas. 0 nays. 0 absent. 1 abstained. Motion carried. (Resolution #006 of 2026 attached thereto and made a part of these minutes) Additional Announcements & Comments: President McLaren states that a real estate agent has contacted him about 4 lots across the street from the Courthouse next to the Juries parking lot. The owner is asking $140,000. He asks the Jury to be thinking on it. Mrs. Tyler announces dates of events for the Jurors to keep in mind. She states that there was an Industrial Board meeting today and as of now the pellet mill is still on go. She reminds the Jurors that Litter pickup and beautification day is Thursday April 23, 2026. The Parish Barn will be opened until 7:00 p.m. to receive litter. She also reminds the Jury that this Saturday April 25, 2026 is the Forest Festival. The Jury will have a booth so she asks all Jurors to participate. On motion of Mr. Darrell Franks and second by Mr. Kyle Potts, President McLaren declared the meeting adjourned at 5:26 p.m. MR. FRANK MCLAREN, PRESIDENT ATTEST:______________________________ KAREN TYLER-SECRETARY/TREASURER $60.00 #85-26 5/6

The Village of Sikes Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XII) and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 121). The Unites States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standards and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing TTHMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Some people who drink water containing HAAs in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer. In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion (ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standards are determined by calculating a locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs and HH5 sample results. Compliance calculations performed for the first quarter of 2026 show that the system’s current TTHMs LRAA is 171 ppb at DBP03-Hwy 126 X Baptist Church and 173 ppb at DPBO4- Hwy 126 at Hwy 127. The system’s current HAA5 LRAA is 294 ppb at DBP03 – Hwy 126 X Baptist Church and 299 ppb at DPB04 – Hwy 126 at Hwy 127; thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs and HAA5 standards. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAA5 levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health. For questions please contact Mayor Sheryl McDaniel 318-628-2634. $30.00 #84-26 5/6

WINN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 304 East Court Street Winnfield, Louisiana 71483 REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) Network Infrastructure Equipment and Support Services RFB Issue Date: April 7, 2026 Bid Due Date: May 22, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. 1. INTRODUCTION The Winn Parish School Board (WPSB) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the procurement of network infrastructure equipment, associated components, and support services. The intent of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to obtain competitive pricing for equipment and services equivalent to or meeting the specifications outlined herein. 2. SCOPE OF WORK The selected vendor shall provide, deliver, install and support network infrastructure, as manufactured by Fortinet, equipment, including firewall appliances, network switches, wireless access points, transceivers, cabling, and manufacturer support services. All equipment must be new and meet or exceed specifications. 3. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Bidders shall submit pricing for enterprise-grade firewalls, managed switches with PoE, wireless access points, fiber transceivers, and cabling. A listing of required devices is included with this packet. 4. DELIVERY AND TERMS Delivery Location: Winn Parish School Board, Winnfield, LA Calvin High School, Calvin, LA Dodson High School, Dodson, LA Winnfield Primary School, Winnfield, LAWinnfield Middle School, Winnfield, LA Winnfield Sr. High School, Winnfield, LA FOB: Destination Payment Terms: Net 30 Vendors must provide estimated delivery timelines. 5. SUPPORT AND WARRANTY All equipment must include manufacturer warranties and 24x7 support where applicable. Include renewal options if available. 6. BID REQUIREMENTS Include company information, pricing breakdown, specifications, delivery schedule, warranty details, and references. 7. EVALUATION CRITERIA Bids will be evaluated based on cost, compliance, vendor experience, delivery timeline, and support offerings. 8. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Submit sealed bids to Winn Parish School Board, P.O. Drawer 430, Winnfield, LA 71483 or electronically. Deadline: _May 22, 2026 @ 10:00 am.. 9. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WPSB reserves the right to reject bids. Pricing must remain valid for 30 days. WPSB is tax-exempt. 10. CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Bob Jordan Phone: (318) 628-6936 Email: bjordan@winnpsb.us $30.00 #83-26 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS WINN PARISH POLICE JURY, (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed bids will for the construction of the project described as follows: “ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION, EUGENE GARRETT ROAD (SOUTH END)” Sealed bids shall be addressed to the Winn Parish Police Jury, P. O. Drawer 951, Winnfield, LA 71483. Bids may be mailed to the Winn Parish Police Jury at P. O. Drawer 951, Winnfield, LA 71483, or hand-delivered to the Winn Parish Police Jury at 119 W. Main Street, Room 102, Winnfield, Louisiana 71483, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on May 28, 2026, and the Owner 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), Winn Parish Police Jury-Roadway Reconstruction, Eugene Garrett Road, to be opened at 10:00 A.M., May 28, 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge 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 May 28, 2026, at the Winn Parish Police Jury, 119 W. Main Street, Room 102, Winnfield, Louisiana 71483 and submitted to the Winn Parish Police Jury at a scheduled meeting. 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. This project shall be tax exempt. Tax Exemption Certificates (R-1020) will be issued upon request to Engineer. All bidders must sign and provide (1) Bid Form; (2) Bid Bond or a certified check or cashier’s check as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2218(A); (3) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety; and (4) Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All other documentation required shall be furnished by the low bidder at a later date, in accordance with the bidding documents. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner’s office. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, upon payment of $150.00, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. Requests for bid documents to be received electronically will incur no fees. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid for just cause as allowed by Louisiana Revised Statutes 38 §2214. Awarding or rejecting bids must be in accordance with LA Public Bid Law Statutes. 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. This project is NOT subject to AIS provisions. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Winn Parish Police Jury 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. The Winn Parish Police Jury hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status in consideration for an award. /s/ Frank McLaren, President $54.00 #81-26 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

ANYONE KNOWING THE WHEREABOUTS OF LESHA SMITH, please contact Attorney Yumeaka Robinson Washington 227 Polk Avenue, Suite A Jonesboro, LA 71251 (318) 259-2454 Telephone Email: yrwashington@att.net Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 6 & 8, 2026.

The Village of North Hodge held a meeting on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Joanie Cannady, Assistant Clerk Chasity Pennington, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Andrea Woods, and Chief Bobby Dillon. Visitors: Peggy Moffet 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: Street Lights around town need to be replaced. Bills to Be Paid: Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Pay Bills. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. New Business: Amending the Agenda to add Mileage Reimbursement for Village Clerk and to add Introduction of Ordinance #003-26 Parking on Streets Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Amend the Agenda to add Mileage Reimbursements Payment and to add Introduction of Ordinance #003-26 Parking on the Streets. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion carried. Alderman Roden Made a Motion to pay mileage to Village Clerk. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Introduction Ordinance #001-26 Discussion was had on water and sewer rate increase. Introduction Ordinance #002-26 Discussion was had on parking on the streets. Hiring Police Officer Tabled due to further evaluation. Police Officer Pay Increase Alderman Ernest Roden Made a Motion to Increase the Officer’s Pay. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. Public Comments #2: None Council Comments: Alderman Woods asked about James Davis’s House and if we would be turning it over to IBTS. Discussion was had. Police Comments: None. Mayor Comments: Mayor Cannady informed the Alderman of town happenings. She informed them that the Assistant Clerk Chasity Pennington and the Maintenance Leader Marty Frith will be leaving the Village soon. Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on May 6, 2026.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury held a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mrs. Tarneshala Cowans, Mr. Lewis Chatham, Mrs. Amy Magee, Mr. Todd Culpepper, and Mr. Keith Burris. Absent: Mrs. Sheketia Combs and Ms. Regina Rowe. Also present: Mrs. Nia Evans Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, Mr. Wayne Anderson, Asst. Operations Manager, Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, and Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer. The President, Mr. Todd Culpepper, called the meeting to order. Mrs. Magee gave the invocation and Mr. Chatham led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The President opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments. The President moved to the approval of minutes. Motion- Mrs. Cowans, seconded by Mr. Burris to adopt the minutes of the February 9, 2026, Police Jury Meeting, monthly purchase orders, and the payment of all bills. Motion carried. The President called for approval of committee reports. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mrs. Magee to adopt the minutes of the February 26, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Chatham, seconded by Mr. Burris to adopt the minutes of the February 26, 2026, Policy and Personnel Committee meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to approve making changes to the organizational chart in the maintenance department. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mr. Chatham to approve advertising for all solid waste and road department vacancies. Motion carried. The President called for monthly management reports. Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, gave the February/March 2026 Operations Manager Report. Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, presented the February 2026 Road Report noting that $20,091.84 had been spent on emergency callouts/off-schedule work. Motion- Mrs. Magee seconded by Mrs. Cowans to accept the February 2026 emergency/off-schedule reports. Motion carried. Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, presented the February 2026 Solid Waste Report. The President moved to Other Business. Mr. Paul Riley presented the Engineering Report. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to award Lakeshore-Phase II project contingent upon FP&C Concurrence. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to approve the holding of an election in the Jackson Parish Recreation District, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Chatham to enter into a CEA with the Town of Jonesboro for the donation of unused equipment for the purpose of mowing and bushhogging. Equipment will be donated as is. Motion carried. There was no action taken on agenda item #13. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris, to enter into executive session to discuss a personnel issue. The employee received proper notice of the meeting within the mandated 24-hour notification period. Motion carried Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Chatham to exit executive session with no action taken. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mrs. Magee to terminate the Solid Waste Operator I. Motion carried. Announcements- None Motion- Mr. Chatham, seconded by Mrs. Cowans to adjourn. Motion carried. Nia Evans Nia Evans, Secretary-Treasurer Todd Culpepper Todd Culpepper, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on May 6, 2026.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mrs. Amy Magee, Mr. Keith Burris, Mrs. Regina Rowe, Mr. Todd Culpepper, Mrs. Tarneshala Cowans, and Mrs. Sheketia Combs. Absent: Mr. Lewis Chatham. Also Present: Mrs. Nia Evans Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, Mr. Wayne Anderson, Asst. Operations Manager, Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, and Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer. The President, Mr. Todd Culpepper, called the meeting to order. Mrs. Magee gave the invocation and Mr. Burris led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded Mr. Burris to amend the agenda to include posting for the position for agenda item #4. Motion carried. The President opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments. The President called for approval of minutes. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mrs. Magee to adopt the minutes of the March 9, 2026, Police Jury Meeting (no quorum), March 12, 2026, Special Called Meeting, monthly purchase orders, and payment of all bills. Motion carried. The President called for approval of committee reports. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Ms. Rowe to adopt the minutes of the March 25, 2026, Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mrs. Magee, to approve the CEA with Pine Belt Multi-Purpose CCA for the summer employment program in the amount of $13,111.70. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mrs. Magee, to approve the updated salary schedule for the position of work leader and advertise for the work leader position. Motion carried. The President called for monthly management reports. Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, gave the March/April 2026 Operations Manager Report. Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, presented the March 2026 Road Report noting that $1,133.28 had been spent on emergency callouts/off-schedule work. Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mrs. Magee to accept the March 2026 emergency/off-schedule reports. Motion carried. Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, presented the March 2026 Solid Waste report. The President moved to Other Business. Mr. Paul Riley presented the Engineering Report. Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mr. Burris to accept and approve giving permission to advertise for the 2026 Road Program- Sandy Acres and Bennett Farms Road. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to accept and approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Ms. Rowe to amend the agenda to consider amending the travel/mileage policy to allow employees to use their personal vehicles or company vehicle while traveling for Jackson Parish Police Jury business. (Conferences, etc.) Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to approve amending the travel/mileage policy allowing employees to use personal or company vehicle when traveling for Police Jury business. The jury approved making the amendment retroactive for the employee in question. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to accept and approve the updated policies and procedures. Motion carried. There was no action taken on agenda item #12. Announcements- None Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mr. Burris to adjourn meeting. Motion carried. Nia Evans Nia Evans, Secretary-Treasurer Todd Culpepper Todd Culpepper, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on May 6, 2026.

VILLAGE OF QUITMAN April 30, 2026 The Village of Quitman is introducing an Ordinance to regulate parking on Village streets in Quitman, Louisiana. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Apr 6 & 8, 2026.

Jackson Parish Library Board Jonesboro, Louisiana Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 20, 2026 The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the regular scheduled quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Carol Massey, Board President. Members present: Paula Essmeier, Judy Cooper, Lisa Nunn, Ann Standley, Robin Tew, and Carol Massey. Also present was Floyd Knox and Judy Robertson. Mrs. Kelly LaRocca, Associate State Librarian, was also present to give trustee training immediately following the meeting. Members absent: Vickie Jenkins and Lewis Chatham. Mrs. Standley led the invocation. There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda. Mrs. Nunn made the motion to adopt the minutes for the January 20 Board meeting. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Standley made the motion to accept the 1st quarter financial reports. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Nunn made the motion to accept the January, February, and March statistical reports. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried. The next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, July 20, 2026. Mrs. Standley made the motion to adjourn the meeting and go into trustee training. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried. Mrs. Carol Massey, Board President Mr. Floyd Knox, Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 6, 2026.