Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH SOLID WASTE COMMISION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2025 The Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission met in a regular meeting in the Commission meeting room, 4718 Pine Point Road, Ville Platte, Louisiana, Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The President called the meeting to order. All members were present. Bernice Ardoin moved to accept the minutes from the October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting as read. Seconded by Shane Darbonne. MOTION CARRIED. COMMITTEE REPORTS: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Budget & Finance) – Donald Thomas moved to accept the October Budget to Actual Income Statement as presented. Seconded by Bernice Ardoin. MOTION CARRIED. Donald Thomas moved to pay all October bills. Seconded by Bernice Ardoin. MOTION CARRIED. Donald Thomas moved to recommend to the full board to approve the excess funds from the Evangeline Parish Sales Tax Commission of $25,001.40 be put into the Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission’s L.A.M.P. account. Seconded by Peggy Forman. MOTION CARRIED. COMMITTEE #2 – John Deshotel moved to recommend to the full board to discuss disconnecting the Brightspeed phone and internet service to complete the installation of the LineOne phone system. Seconded by Cristal Allen. MOTION CARRIED. Bernice Ardoin moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Shane Darbonne. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED. 030526 Cost is $60.00

Legal Notice SEX OFFENDER VILLE PLATTE I, DANIEL R. FONTENOT JR., have been convicted of 14:81.2 MOLESTAION OF JUVENILE on October 6, 2005. My address is: 604 L’ANSE DE CAVALIER RD., VILLE PLATTE, LA 70586 Race: White Sex: Male DOB: 10/01/1985 Height: 5’11” Weight: 236 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Hazel 030126 030526 Cost is $95.00

Legal Notice WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Austin K. Thomas contact Attorney Jason Savoy at 337-789-1707. 030126 030526 Cost is $32.50

Legal Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL MONITORING SERVICES The Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission (EPSWC) is hereby soliciting a Request for Qualifications from firms interested in providing Debris Removal Monitoring services to the EPSWC during the 2026 Hurricane Season. Eligible firms must have demonstrated experience in Debris Removal Monitoring projects. The intent of this request is to pre-qualify multiple debris removal monitoring firms prior to a storm event. A request for proposals will be sent to all pre-qualified firms following a storm event and contracts will be awarded based on proposals. Interested parties are invited to secure qualification packages from J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc., 801 West Main Street, Ville Platte, La. 70586, phone 337-363-7035 or fax 337-363-1287. The response to this request must be hand delivered, faxed, mailed, or submitted electronically to solidwastecommission@yahoo.com, Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission, Patrick Derouselle, P.O. Drawer 690, Ville Platte, LA 70586, phone 337-363-7254 or fax 337-363-2645 in such a manner that it is received no later than 12:00 Noon on March 13, 2026. 022626 030526 Cost is $40.00

Legal Notice REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES The Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission is hereby soliciting a Request for Qualifications from Contractors interested in providing Debris Removal Services to the Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission for debris removal during the 2026 Hurricane Season. The intent of this request is to pre-qualify multiple debris removal contractors prior to a storm event. A request for proposals will be sent to all pre-qualified contractors following a storm event and contracts will be awarded based on proposals. Interested parties are invited to secure qualification packages from J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc., 801 West Main Street, Ville Platte, La. 70586, phone 337-363-7035 or fax 337-363-1287. The response to this request must be hand delivered, faxed, mailed, or submitted electronically to solidwastecommission@yahoo.com, Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission, Patrick Derouselle, P.O. Drawer 690, Ville Platte, LA 70586, phone 337-363-7254 or fax 337-363-2645 in such a manner that it is received no later than 12:00 Noon on March 13, 2026. 022626 030526 Cost is $35.00

Legal Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR POST DISASTER PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATION The Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission (EPSWC) is hereby soliciting a Request for Proposals from firms interested in providing Post Disaster Public Assistance Administration services to the EPSWC during the 2026 Hurricane Season. Eligible firms must have demonstrated experience in FEMA Public Assistance Administration projects. The intent of this request is to pre-select a firm for Administrative services. When the need for these services occurs following a disaster the Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission will then authorize the firm to begin work. Interested parties are invited to secure qualification packages from the Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission, Attn: Patrick Derouselle, P.O. Drawer 690, Ville Platte, La. 70586, phone 337-363-7254 or fax 337-363-2645. The response to this request must be hand delivered, faxed, mailed, or submitted electronically to, Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission, Patrick Derouselle, P.O. Drawer 690, Ville Platte, LA 70586, solidwastecommission@yahoo.com, phone 337-363-7254 or fax 337-363-2645 in such a manner that it is received no later than 12:00 Noon on March 13, 2026. 022626 030526 Cost is $40.00

Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is given hereby that: Ville Platte Housing Authority 724 North Thompson St. Ville Platte, La. 70586 will accept bids for 2025 CAPITAL FUNDING PROGRAM TOTAL RENOVATIONS AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS Engineer’s Project #1-0012-25 Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Ville Platte Housing Authority Total Renovations and Building Improvements” will be received by the Owner according to Drawings and Specifications prepared by J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc. and described in general as follows: The scope of work includes the complete remodel of three (3) residential units including but not limited to demolition, plumbing improvement with associated foundation repairs, general carpentry, drywall, cabinetry, doors, electrical, flooring , HVAC, and painting. Additionally, the project includes the removal and replacement of exterior doors, storm doors, and windows at designated locations. All work shall be completed in accordance with associated Plans and Specifications. The responsible bidder is required to obtain all bonds, insurances, warranties, taxes, and other applicable items in accordance to Louisiana Public Bid Law. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, the 17th of March 2026, at the office of Ville Platte Housing Authority, located at 724 N. Thompson Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586. Proposals shall be addressed to the Ville Platte Housing Authority and delivered to the office of the Ville Platte Housing Authority located at 724 N. Thompson Street, Ville Platte, LA, no later than 5:30 P.M. local time on the 17th of March 2026. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc. located at 801 W. Main Street, Ville Platte, LA. Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $250.00. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S.38:2212. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38. Retainage for this project shall be five percent (5%) of the Contract Price for contracts equal to or greater than $500,000.00, and ten percent (10%) for contracts less than $500,000.00, in accordance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Retainage shall be released 45 days after recordation of formal acceptance, as per the Specifications and the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bidder must have an active SAM.gov registration (UEI) prior to the beginning of construction. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Cashier’s Check in the amount of 5% of the total bid value, said bond or check made payable to the Ville Platte Housing Authority. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid, security within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. All work completed in this project shall comply with Executive Order No. 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity. It is required that on any bid for this project submitted in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more, one dollar ($1) or more for hazardous materials or mold remediation, or ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more for Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical, the contractor shall certify licensure under R.S. 37:2150-2192 and show the license number on the bid envelope. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the state, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Ville Platte Housing Authority no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. Minority and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to submit a bid. Ville Platte Housing Authority Shelia G. F. Ben, Executive Director 021926 030526 031226 Cost is $155.00

Legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Evangeline Parish Police Jury of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) on August 4, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on May 16, 2026 and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition(s), to-wit: Parishwide Proposition (Library Tax Renewal) Shall the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a special tax of five and twenty-one hundredths (5.21) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $1,773,281 reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2042, for the purpose of providing funds for equipment, supplies, maintenance, operation, construction, improvement, renovation, and support of the Evangeline Parish Library and its branches? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION PRECINCTS LOCATION REPORT FOR THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE PRECINCT PARTIAL LOCATION 01/1010 PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1020 FAUBOURG FIRE STATION 2923 FAUBOURG RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1030 EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1031 EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1040 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1041 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1050 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1080 PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1081 VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1090 VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1091 VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1100 PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1101 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1110 MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER 868 ALTON LOCKS ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1120 LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1130 LA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1124 VOCATIONAL DR, VILLE PLATTE 01/1140 EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1150 BELAIRE COVE FIRE STATION 1638 BELAIRE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1160 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1161 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1162 EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1170 LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1171 LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 02/2010 W C READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2010A W C READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2020 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2030 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2040 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 03/3010 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3020 AMERICAN LEGION POST 123 420 MAIN ST, MAMOU 03/3030 MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3031 MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3032 MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3040 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3050 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3051 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3052 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3060 CELESTINE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 222 HICKORY ST, MAMOU 03/3070 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 03/3071 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 04/4001 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4010 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4011 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4012 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4020 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4021 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4030 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 1071 FRIENDSHIP LOOP, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4040 LAKE COVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1079 LAKE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 05/5004 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5010 ST THERESA CHURCH HALL 2117 ST LANDRY HWY, ST LANDRY 05/5020 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5030 LONE PINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 1099 EDMOND RD, ST LANDRY 05/5040 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5041 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5050 CLEARWATER FIRE STATION 18542 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, CHENEYVILLE The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated according to law. The Secretary of State estimates the costs of the election to be $6,500. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority; and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 200 Court Street, Suite 207, Ville Platte, Louisiana, on June 1, 2026, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used thereat. A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on this 4TH day of August, 2025. EVANGELINE PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA /s/ Kevin Veillon President /s/ Dirk Deville Secretary-Treasurer 021926 022626 030526 031226 Cost is $355.00

Legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Road and Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), acting through the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) on August 4, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on MAY 16, 2026 and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition(s), to-wit: Road And Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1 Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal) Shall Road and Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a two percent (2%) sales and use tax (the “Tax”) within the District (an estimated $4,592,116 reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning October 1, 2028, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the distribution and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the District, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, for the purposes of acquiring equipment, constructing, improving, maintaining and resurfacing public roads and bridges in the District, including incidental drainage and improving, maintaining and operating drainage facilities; and shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued in series from time to time for such capital purposes, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION PRECINCTS LOCATION REPORT FOR THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE PRECINCT PARTIAL LOCATION 01/1020 FAUBOURG FIRE STATION 2923 FAUBOURG RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1030 P EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1031 P EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1040 P CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1041 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1050 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1091 P VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1100 P PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1101 P EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1130 P LA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1124 VOCATIONAL DR, VILLE PLATTE 01/1140 P EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1150 BELAIRE COVE FIRE STATION 1638 BELAIRE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1160 P EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1161 P CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1162 P EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1171 P LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 02/2010 WC READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2010A WC READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2020 P ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2030 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2040 P ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 03/3010 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3030 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3031 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3032 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3040 P VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3050 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3051 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3052 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3060 P CELESTINE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 222 HICKORY ST, MAMOU 03/3070 P L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 03/3071 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 04/4010 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4011 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4012 P PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4020 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4021 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4030 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 1071 FRIENDSHIP LOOP, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4040 LAKE COVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1079 LAKE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 05/5004 P TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5010 ST THERESA CHURCH HALL 2117 ST LANDRY HWY, ST LANDRY 05/5020 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5030 LONE PINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 1099 EDMOND RD, ST LANDRY 05/5040 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5041 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5050 CLEARWATER FIRE STATION 18542 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, CHENEYVILLE The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those designated according to law. The Secretary of State estimates the costs of the election to be $5,700. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitute therefor, as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority; and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Police Jury Meeting Room, 200 Court Street, Suite 207, Ville Platte, Louisiana, on June 1, 2026, at SIX O’CLOCK (6:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used thereat. A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on this 4TH day of August, 2025. ROAD AND DRAINAGE SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA /s/ Kevin Veillon President /s/ Dirk Deville Secretary-Treasurer 021926 022626 030526 031226 Cost is $325.00

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF BERWICK, LOUISIANA NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Meeting Date: March 10, 2026 Call to Order: 6:00 P.M. Place: Council Meeting Room 3225 Third Street Berwick, LA 70342 St. Mary Parish Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry Minutes from last meeting: February 10, 2026 Treasurer’s Re- port Guests: The Beacon Shines on: Police Report: Fire Report Public Works Re- port Consulting En- gineers Report Committee Re- ports PUBLIC HEARING 1. None ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT 1. Introduce Or- dinance No. 763 – Set Drainage Fee for 2026 2. Introduce Or- dinance No. 764 – Set Millage Rates for 2026 RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 1. Resolution No. 08-26 – Help fund outreach programs NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approve Project 14985 Change Order No. 3 for Water Meter Re- placement Grant - Core & Main, LLC 2. Declare Surplus Property: 2010 White F250 Ford Pick-Up - VIN# 1FTNF2A52AE39879 2007 White F150 Ford Pick-Up – VIN# 1FTMF1CW2AKA37921 2007 White F150 Ford Pick-Up – VIN# 1FTRF12267NA46844 2008 White F150 Ford Pick-Up – VIN# 1FTRF12228KC 27393 3. Amanda Kapp – Stray Cat Problem 4. Taylor Robison – Hearts of Hope Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary. Adv. March 6, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE ST. MARY PARISH 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT Regular Board Meeting 1200 David Dr., Building B Morgan City, LA 70380 February 26, 2026 1:00 P.M. Chairman, Mr. Justin Martin opened the February 26, 2026, regular meeting with the roll call. Mr. Duval Arthur, III, Mr. Jimmy Broussard, Mr. Garrett Grogan, Ms. Brandi Leonard, Mr. Justin Martin, Mr. Travis M. Mayon, and Mr. Scott Verret were in attendance. Mr. Mayon made a motion to dispense with the reading of and to accept the January 22, 2025, minutes. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried. Guest: Ms. Janet Marcotte, administrative manager for OHESP, was in attendance. Public Comment: NONE The income statement for January 2025 was $119,824.31. Mr. Mayon made a motion to accept the income statement. Mr. Grogan seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried. The expense statement for January 2025 was $133,587.62. Mr. Grogan made a motion to accept the expense statement. Mr. Mayon seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried. A budget vs actual comparison was provided to the board for review. Old Business: NONE New Business: NONE Director Up- dates: Ms. Randle ad- vised that the plaque has been updated to include Ms. Brandi Leonard’s name and start date and Mr. Smith’s service dates. An Eaton technician came last month to fix the issue with the UPS battery backup. He came back this morning and re- placed the batteries. Last month, funds were moved from the LAMP - 911 equipment fund to pay the annual CAD lease; and from the LAMP -Fire Association fund for annual CAD maintenance. We received a $443.26 refund for overpayment of the T1 line service. Implementation of the new Intrado call handling system is in progress. An Intrado representative completed the site survey last week. Our initial bi-weekly re- view was conducted this morning. The project timeline remains on schedule: equipment is slated for shipment next week, with installation beginning in late April. Our night CTO/Supervisor made a request to step down from her position by re- questing a voluntary demotion to become a call taker/dispatcher on a day shift. We have experienced several unexpected absences this week, with four staff members out due to unforeseen personal emergencies. We have re- lied heavily on Ms. Calloway to cover shifts. It was also necessary to auth-orize some employees to work overtime. There was a major structure fire on Delmar Ave. in Bayou Vista. The home was destroyed, but no one was hurt. Ms. Randle ad- vised that she, Ms. Theriot, and Ms. Calloway plan to attend the Legislative Auditor’s workshop in Baton Rouge next month. General Discussion: Mr. Broussard informed members that the wind retrofit and roofing project is underway. It should be completed in June. The Centerville/Bayou Teche bridge will be closed from March 2nd through April 27th, 2026. Adjournment: Mr. Grogan made a motion to ad- journ the meeting. Mr. Arthur seconded the motion. All members were in favor and the motion carried. Approved: ——————— Mr. Justin Martin, Chairman Attest: ——————— Martha Randle, Director Adv. March 6, 2026