Village of Chatham Regular Call Meeting Minutes May 12, 2026 The Village of Chatham held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The meeting was called to order and roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Toni Malone, Sue Proffer and Bernadine James Motion to approve minutes from regular meeting held on April 14, 2026 was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Sue Proffer and approved by all. Motion to pay monthly bills was made by Sue Proffer and seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all. Motion to accept financial statements was made by Toni Malone, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all. Motion to adjourn was made Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all. Mayor Clerk Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on May 29, 2026.

Monthly Meeting – Eros Board of Aldermen May 4, 2026 at Eros Village Hall Mayor Julie Gryder called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 Aldermen Present: Denise Costin, Katie Dispenza, Shannon Morris Workers Present: Walter Kotz-Police Chief, Alisha Waldroup-Clerk, Jeffery Zeigler-Maint. Visitors Present: Cheryl Parrish, David Howard The meeting began with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and introductions, followed by discussion on the lack of minutes from the previous meeting and efforts to retrieve a recording for documentation. Updates were provided on Eros Police Department activities, including new 911 addresses, installation of blue signs, and procedures for handling fines and court violations. Issues with illegal dumping from out-of-parish residents were discussed, with suggestions to install cameras higher up to deter and identify offenders. Complaints about road conditions near the post office and store were raised; efforts to secure grants and quotes for repairs are ongoing, with uncertainty about responsibility for replacing a worn stop sign. The council is ready to address blighted properties but needs to secure an attorney to set court dates and send letters; suggestions were made to find a more affordable attorney. Quick PD ticketing system is being implemented, with training scheduled. The Police Chief will issue the tickets, and Julie will input them to Quick PD. Shannon Morris introduced an ordinance needed to incorporate Title 14 of Louisiana Revised Statutes for enforceable law for the Village of Eros. This ordinance will be heard in a special meeting on June 1, 2026 at 5:15 pm and voted on in the regular meeting to follow at 5:30 pm. Election calendar was reviewed, noting the next election date as May 16th for Sheriff and other offices. Storm cleanup was discussed, with state and police jury efforts noted. Updates on the power unit Corporate Endeavor Agreement (CEA) grant were shared, with $150,000 requested up front for generators and ongoing applications for additional grant funding. Questions about fence ordinances, property lines, and liability for fallen limbs were raised, referencing the Property Maintenance Ordinance in place. There being no further business to bring before the council, a motion was made by S. Morris , 2nd by K. Dispenza to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 pm until the next scheduled meeting on June 1, 2026 at 5:30. Respectfully submitted by Alisha Waldroup, Clerk Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on May 29, 2026.

EROS MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN APRIL 6, 2026 The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Mayor Julie Crawford. In attendance were the Mayor, all three Aldermen, Denise Costin, Katie Dispenza, and Shannon Morris, Chief of Police - Walter Kotz and maintenance man - Jeffery Zeigler. Alisha Waldroup was absent. Denise gave the benediction, and Walter led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Julie read the minutes of our last meeting. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Shannon, seconded by Katie. Walter gave his police update on getting tickets books. He found out we could get the purchase information from Hodge. Julie recommended we have Walter write paper tickets to turn in and Julie would enter them online. Katie made a motion to accept the ticket book purchase with Denise seconding. Walter said we had no lights in the maintenance shop and asked that we approve him getting 4 lights. Denise made a motion to accept, Katie seconded. Walter said the cruiser needed two new tires to replace the bald ones on the vehicle. Denise motioned to approve the purchase and Katie seconded. Julie said we needed to sign off on the attestation of the financial report to be sent in with our application for a grant from LGAP. Shannon made a motion to accept, Katie seconded. Julie said the final adjustments on the nuisance property papers for the inspector were being made and we would be ready to move forward with getting them to the landowners. Julie said we needed an election calendar for the office wall. Julie then brought up the contract with the state for the upkeep of the sides of the highway. It is being increased from $2000 a year to $4500 year. The state said they needed our documents for the 6-month period of July thru Dec. 2025. He will then ok submitting the Jan – Jun. 2026 invoices. Next up was the approval to accept the three bids turned in addressing the municipals requirement for generators to provide back up power for our water wells. Denise made a motion to accept the bids, with Katie giving a second. They told Julie what they thought of the bids and Shannon took a copy home to review. We agreed to move this as quickly as possible. Shannon motioned to adjourn, Katie seconded. Submitted by Shannon Morris Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on May 29, 2026.

A public hearing will be held at the Eros Village Hall on June 1, 2026 at 5:15 pm to discuss the proposed Ordinance to adopt the Louisiana Revised Statute Title 14 – Criminal Law as official enforceable law for the Village of Eros. The regular monthly Board of Aldermen meeting is set to follow at 5:30 pm. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $30.00 on May 20, 22, 24, 27 & 29, 2026.

May 22, 2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Board of Adjustment of the City of Ruston, Monday, June 15, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. in the Mayor’s Conference Room, Ruston City Hall, Second Floor, 401 North Trenton Street. Case 1690: Request for Variance (Square Footage of Wall Signs) Owner/Lessee/Applicant: Wal-Mart Louisiana LLC Location: 321 West California Avenue Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel Number 26183131560 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Application at the meeting of the Board of Adjustment. Comments by the public may be made during the public hearing. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the City no later than noon on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Devon Cannon, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8667). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on May 29, June 5 & 12, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1691(a): Application for Approval of Preliminary Plan of Planned Unit Development (Hillcrest Haven) and Approval of Preliminary Plat of Hillcrest Haven Subdivision, Unit 1 Case 1691(b): Application to Rezone from MSG, Monroe Street Greenway to PUD, Planned Unit Development Owner/Applicant: Graham Properties, LLC Location: West of and Adjacent to Coushatta Street, North of and Adjacent to Lamar Avenue, East of North Monroe Street Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel 23183000420 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Application at the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comments by the public may be made during the public hearing. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the City no later than noon on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Devon Cannon, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8667). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on May 29, June 5 & 12, 2026.

LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 65228 ZACHARY TURNER 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, 8 July, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 2.88 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, SITUATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF N/E OF SECTION 9 AND IN THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 10, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 19 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT THAT IS 1550.3 FEET SOUTH AND 14.7 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 9, WHICH POINT IS ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO.822, FOR THE STARTING POINT, AND FROM SAID STARTING POINT RUN THENCE EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 626.1 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 14 DEGREES 46 MINUTES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 208.8 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 626.1 FEET, AND TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 822; THENCE RUN NORTH 22 DEFREES, 42 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 5.3 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 19 DEGREES, 48 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 52.4 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 15 DEGREES 52 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 52.5 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 12 DEGREES 35 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 52.6 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 9 DEGREES 25 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 46.5 FEET, AND BACK TO THE STARTING POINT Seized as the property of defendant ZACHARY TURNER and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 26 day of May, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 05/29/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 29, 2026.

GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2025-1 IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65180 ELAINE DOUGLAS DEBERRY A/K/A ELAINE D. DEBERRY A/K/A ELAINE DEBERRY (“ELAINE DOUGLAS DEBERRY”) 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, 3 June, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 150 (OLD GRAMBLING ROAD) WITH THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 818, AND RUN THENCE SOUTH 87 DEGREES 26 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE SAID LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 150 A DISTANCE OF 310 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE TO RUN SOUTH 84 DEGREES 17 MINUTES EAST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE SAID LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 150 A DISTANCE OF 210.90 FEET, AND TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH LOT, WHICH POINT IS MARKED WITH A 3/8” IRON ROD, TO THE STARTING POINT. FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN THENCE NORTH 05 DIGRESS 50 MINUTES 50 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH LOT A DISTANCE OF 208.65 FEET, AND TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID ST. JOHN BAPTIST CHURCH LOT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 83 DEGREES 56 MINUTES EAST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED HIGHWAY 150 FOR A DISTANCE OF 104.33 FEET TO A 1/4” IRON ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 83 DEGREES 56 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE SAID LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 150 TO THE STARTING POINT, A DISTANCE OF 104.33 FEET, CONTAINING ONE-HALF ACRE, MORE OR LESS (“PROPERTY”) Seized as the property of defendant ELAINE DOUGLAS DEBERRY A/K/A ELAINE D. DEBERRY A/K/A ELAINE DEBERRY (“ELAINE DOUGLAS DEBERRY”) and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 26 days of May, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 04/24/2026 2ND 05/29/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 29, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, MARCUS RESHUN PERCY, have been convicted of 14:42.1 FORCIBLE RAPE on Dec 14, 2010. My address is: 10088 HWY 151, DUBACH, LA 71235 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 01/16/1983 Height: 5’11” Weight: 220 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on May 29 & 31, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE The Lincoln Parish Clerk of Court Budget for 2025-2026 is being amended and the proposed Budget for the year ending June 30, 2027, has been prepared. The 2026 Amended Budget and Proposed Budget for 2027 are available for inspection at the Public Hearing set for June 22, 2026, in the Lincoln Parish Clerk’s Office between 10:00-10:30 AM. Date: 5/29/2026 Linda Cook Clerk of Court Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on May 29, 2026.

**** MINUTES CADDO WARD II INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / CADDO PARISH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Oil City Town Hall – OIL CITY, LA May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 AM Posted 5/19/2026 2:00 PM AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by J. Lacaze at 9:00 AM 2. INVOCATION / PLEDGE Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Mayor Oil City, led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 3. ROLL CALL - VERIFICATION OF QUORUM Present: J. Lacaze, President- Board Members: Barkschat, Milam, Burks, Ewald & Tolbert, Mayor Cheryl Driskell, Oil City and Recording Secretary Veronica Brown Absent: Board Member Murry 4. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by J. Milam, seconded by C. Barkschat to approve the agenda. The motion carried with a unanimous voice vote 5. PUBLIC COMMENT NONE 6. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT- MARCH 2026 APRIL 2026 Recording Secretary, Veronica Brown, went over the financial reports. A motion was made by C. Barkschat, seconded by J. Milam to approve the March & April financial reports. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Regular Session Meetings- March 2026 A motion was made by C. Barkschat to approve the Minutes, seconded by J. Milam. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 8. OLD BUSINESS- Review of proposed amended covenants for Caddo Ward II J. Lacaze explained the copy of the covenants that were given in the packets and advised that he would be making the proposed changes and bring back to the board for approval. 9. NEW BUSINESS- Approval from the Board authorizing J. LaCaze to sign any necessary paperwork for the sell timber on property located in the SW/4, Section 5, E/2 SE/4, Section 6, and NW/4 NW/4, Section 8, all in Township 21 North, Range 15 West, Caddo Parish, Louisiana (and Clear cut 124 acres, SMZ- Marked Pine 41 Acres and SMZ- 13 acres, total of 178 area) Bid opening to be June 18th at 9:00 am located at the Town of Oil City Council Chambers J. Lacaze explained the proposed timber sell and a brief discussion was held. A motion was made by board member Burks, seconded by C. Barkschat to approve for J. Lacaze to proceed with the timber sell. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of the Board authorizing J. LaCaze to sign any necessary paperwork for Selective Pine Thinning on property located in the W/2 of S/W 4, Section 5; S/2, Section 6; W/2 of N/W 4 of N/W 4, Section 8; all in Township 21 North, Range 15 West; and the SE/4 of SW/4, Section 1, Township 21 North, Range 16 West, all in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. (Approximately 263 acres to be thinned) Bid to be set upon recommendation of Muslow Forestry J. Lacaze explained the proposed pine thinning and a brief discussion was held. A motion was made by board member Burks, seconded by C. Barkschat to approve for J. Lacaze to proceed with the pine thinning upon recommendation from Muslow Forestry Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Review of the 2025 Annual Compilation of Financial Statements J. Lacaze explained that he would email the completed Compilation of Financial Statements that was performed by Ms Judy Moncrief, CPA Discussion/Approval for J. LaCaze to sign a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement and proceed with gathering information for Project Balico. J. Lacaze explained that he had limited information, but in order to proceed with fact gathering a Mutual Confidentiality Agreement would need to be signed. The board had a brief discussion. J. Lacaze made a motion to table the approval until next meeting, seconded by Barkschat. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Request for grant contribution to the Town of Oil City for the Balloon Glow event celebration on 250 years of Independence on July 4, 2026. J. Lacaze invited Mayor Cheryl Driskell to give the board information on the upcoming celebration to be hosted by Oil City on July 4, 2026. A motion was made by J. Lacaze to support the event for $2,500, seconded by Burks. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 10. MAYOR’S REPORT / ANNOUCEMENTS Mayor Festavan – Vivian – None Mayor Driskell - Oil City – Thanked the Board for their support on the upcoming Balloon Glow11. ADJOURNMENT- Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by J. Milam and seconded by C. Barkschat to adjourn. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 am. Next meeting to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting of the Board. All meetings held in the Town of Oil City Hall Chambers VERONICA BROWN LCMC, RECORDING SECRETARY