The Northwest Louisiana Council of Governments, Inc.'s ("NLCOG") Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Committee will meet on Friday, January 16, 2026, in the Government Chambers, Government Plaza, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA 71101. The MPO Transportation Policy Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. with the Board of Directors meeting at 9:30 a.m. For further information, or for requests for special assistance due to a disability, please contact the office of NLCOG at (318) 841-5950 or public_comments@nlcog.org. Publication Dates LLOU0436560

PUBLIC NOTICE The Coordinating & Development Corporation request for proposal for auditing services. APPLICATION PROCESS Issuance of Proposal: Release Date- January 15, 2026 Deadline for receipt of Proposal: March 13, 2026 at 10:00 am CT The Coordinating & Development Corporation hereafter referred to as CDC, is making a Request for Proposal from eligible independent firm of certified public accountants with the capacity to provide audit services for CDC in accordance with the Government Audit standards, The Single Audit Act, Uniform Guidance Supplementary Reports, AICPA Professional Standards, Provisions of Louisiana Revised Statute 24:513, and Provisions of the Louisiana Governmental Audit Guide. The CDC is soliciting the services of an independent firm of certified public accountants to perform financial and A-133 audit of The Coordinating & Development Corporation. The RFP for the audit can be found on the internet at www.cdconline.org and includes a scope of work. All proposals and attachments must be delivered to The Coordinating & Development Corporation at 4000 Viking Dr, Suite A1, Bossier City, LA 71111 on or before March 13, 2026 at 10:00 am CT. All proposals must be signed by the applicants person entitled to represent the firm, empowered to submit the bid, and authorized to sign a contract. The period of the audit will be July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 with the possibility of extending for an additional 2 years. Questions and request for information may be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Nada Attaway, Comptroller, on or before February 16, 2026 by 10:00 am CT. Questions and request for information submitted via email on or prior to February 16, 2026 by 10:00 am CT will be answered and posted online at www.cdconline.org by March 2, 2026 by 10:00 am CT. These deadlines are firm as to the date and hour. Applications that arrive after the deadline or are incomplete applications will not be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer/ Program Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request. 11984462 1/11/26 ($534.08)

CC3825 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Government Plaza Chamber, 1st Floor, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, LA, for the purpose of considering the following subdivision applications &/or amendments to the Caddo Parish Unified Development Codes & the official Zoning Map for the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Area of Caddo Parish, LA. CASE NO. 25-28-P: 7222 West Park Road. Application by CSD WHOLESALE for approval to rezone property located on the West side of Akinson Drive Approximately 1,440 feet South of West 70th Street from (I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District to I-2 Heavy Industrial Zoning District Small Planned Unit Development), being more particularly described as 4.116 ACS. M/L - S. 250 FT. OF N. 1620.93 FT. OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, PARTITION OF DINKINS LAND, SEC. 29(17-15), SEC 29 T17N R15W, CADDO PARISH, Louisiana. CASE NO. 25-7-BAP 4503 Lee Avenue. Application by LUIS M. ESPINO for special use permit and site plan approval on the South side of Lee Avenue approximately 350 East of Regmar Drive, in the R-1-7 Single- Family Residential Zoning District to allow a Manufactured home, being more particularly described LOT 33, RISINGER SUBN, SEC 04 T18N R14W, CADDO PARISH, Louisiana. CASE NO. 25-4-SP: 2000 BLOCK SOUTHERN LOOP. Application by RALEY AND ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED for Preliminary Plat Approval 3 lots and dedication located on the South side of Southern Loop, approximately 1,750 feet West of Wallace Lake Road, being more particularly described as follows: BEING A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 13 WEST OF THE LOUISIANA PRIME MERIDIAN, NORTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, CADDO PARISH, LOUISIANA. BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 30, RUN THENCE SOUTH 891048EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION FOR A DISTANCE OF 1175.73 FEET, THENCERUN SOUTH 005729 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 157.24 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 510039WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 261.01 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 460043 WEST FOR A DISTANCEOF 20.85 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 200102 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 9.45 FEET, THENCERUN SOUTH 030054 EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 6.33 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 605830WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 87.50 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH 290130 WEST FOR A DISTANCEOF 57.94 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 605830 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET, THENCERUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 39.27 FEET (SAID CURVEHAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 155830 WEST FOR ADISTANCE OF 35.36 FEET), THENCE RUN NORTH 605830 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 71.53FEET, THENEC RUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 12.31 FEET(SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 750439 WESTFOR A DISTANCE OF 12.18 FEET), THENCE RUN NORTH 891048 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF464.10 FEET, THENCE RUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 39.27(SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 25.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 454912WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 35.36 FEET), THENCE RUN SOUTH 004912 WEST FOR A DISTANCEOF 17.98 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 891048 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 60.00 FEET, THENCERUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 30.14 FEET (SAID CURVEHAVING A RADIUS OF 50.00 FEET AND A CHORD BEARING NORTH 162707 WEST FOR ADISTANCE OF 29.69 FEET), THENCE RUN ALONG A CURVE TO THE RIGHT FOR AN ARCDISTANCE OF 16.43 FEET (SAID CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 60.00 FEET AND A CHORDBEARING NORTH 255251 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 16.37 FEET), THENCE RUN NORTH891048 WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 148.49 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 30,THENCE RUN NORTH 003358 EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 265.00 FEETTO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.SAID TRACT CONTAINING 7.441 ACRES. Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Stephen Jean, Interim Executive Director Metropolitan Planning Commission 11981215 1/9 1/11 1/12/26 ($316.01)

EEOC Heritage Manor Stratmore is an equal opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and employ without discrimination due to race, religion, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, obligation to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal or State law. January 11, 12, 13 2026 LLOU0433398

Notice of Application For Authority to Sell Immovable Property at Private Sale NOTICE IS GIVEN that KRISTOPHER CAUGHLIN, Administrator, of the Succession of CLIFTON EDWIN CAUGHLIN has, pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure, article 3281, petitioned this Honorable Court for authority to sell at private sale, for the total price of ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($140,000), the Succession's interest in and to the following property: Municipal address: 928 HWY 144, Calhoun, LA, 71225. NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with law, notice is hereby given that KRISTOPHER CAUGHLIN, Administrator, proposes to sell the aforesaid immovable property, at private sale, for the price and upon the terms aforesaid, and the heirs, legatees, and creditors are required to make opposition, if any they have or can, to such a sale, within seven (7) days, including Sundays and holidays, from date whereon the last publication of this notice appears. January 11, February 1 2026 LLOU0436337

Whereabout Ad If anyone knows the whereabouts of any heirs, successors and/or assigns of Connie Carter Wood, please have them contact The Law Office of Shirley A. Guillory, LLC by phone at (318) 582-1398, by fax at (337) 855-7057 or by mail at P.O. Box 1081, West Monroe, LA 71294. January 11 2026 LLOU0435126

WHEREABOUTS AD Anyone having any knowledge of the whereabouts of Tharold Dwight Simon or any of their heirs or relatives, please contact Jeremy G. Jason, Attorney at Law, at 337-948-8008 or Jeremy@Doranlawfirm.com January 11 2026 LLOU0437672

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 6, 2026 REGULAR MEETING The Mayor and Board of Aldermen/Alderwoman of the Town of Port Barre met in regular session in the town hall on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. Mayor Ardoin called the meeting to order. Present were: Hebert, Robin, Kimble, S. Hardy and G. Hardy. Absent: None. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen/Alderwoman of the Town of Port Barre, Parish of St. Landry, State of Louisiana, were duly convened as the governing authority of said town by Mayor John P. Ardoin, whom stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. Motion by Hebert, seconded by S. Hardy, accepting the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 2, 2025, and to dispense with the reading thereof. Unanimous. Motion by G. Hardy, seconded by Kimble to advertise for bids for demolition and clean up of the property located at 125 Josie Street. Unanimous. Motion by Kimble, seconded by S. Hardy accepting the resignation of Officer Christy Janise effective December 15, 2025. Unanimous. Mayor Ardoin called upon Chief Boudreaux, who rendered the monthly report of Police Department activities. He also requested that the dog kennels located at the sewer treatment plant be repaired. Mayor Ardoin called upon Superintendent Greg Leger who gave an update on public works activities, including the upgrade project at the water distribution site. He also advised that they have started replacing all of the stop signs in town and that the street name signs would be next. Mayor Ardoin called upon Parks & Recreation Director Kyla Rivette who gave an update on youth league activities. Motion by Donald, seconded by S. Hardy accepting all financial and departmental reports. Unanimous. Mayor Ardoin called upon the Council, then the audience. General discussion was had, including the sidewalk project, mayor updates, consideration of live council meetings, and motorized scooters and bicycles on the roadways being dangerous. Motion by S. Hardy, seconded by G. Hardy to adjourn. Unanimous. MAYOR ATTEST CLERK 1/11/2026

I, Joseph Leon Adams, have been convicted of 14:42.1 FORCIBLE RAPE on Aug 26, 1991 14:42.1 FORCIBLE RAPE on Aug 26, 1991 My address is: 407 McNeil St, Melville, LA 71353 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/11/1965 Height: 5'10" Weight: 174 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown

Agenda Town of Sunset, LA Planning Commission Public Meeting January 22, 2026 5:30 PM Sunset Community Center 108 Leo Richard Lane I. Call meeting to order II. Approval of Minutes of December 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting III. Planning Commission a. Plat Name: Oxford Estates o Requested Action: Preliminary Plat Approval o Location: Generally north of Duffy Avenue and east of Cypress Lane, Town of Sunset, LA o Zoning MU-2 (Mixed Use 2) o Proposed Land Use: Commercial o Size: 5.15 Acres o No. of Lots: 4 o Owner: Sunrise Properties, Inc. b. General Discussion IV. Adjourn Meeting January 4,11,18,2026 11959228

WHEREABOUTS Please be advised the law firm of Edwards & Bowie has been appointed to represent Kerry Wayne Wright, in the matter of "Kaleena Denise Gordon Wright VS Kerry Wayne Wright", if you have any information regarding the whereabouts Kerry Wayne Wright please contact our office at 337-237-0492. January 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 2026 LLOU0437534

WHEREABOUTS Please be advised the law firm of Edwards & Bowie has been appointed to represent The Unopened Succession of Laurie Ann Gaspard Bourque, in the matter of "Grover Property of Lafayette LLC VS The Unopened Succession of Laurie Ann Gaspard Bourque", if you have any information regarding the whereabouts The Unopened Succession of Laurie Ann Gaspard Bourque please contact our office at 337-237-0492. January 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 2026 LLOU0437516