PUBLIC NOTICE - - - UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA IN RE: THE MATTER OF BELLE CHASSE MARINE TRANSPORTATION, L.L.C. AS OWNER AND OPERATOR OF THE M/V MACK B, PRAYING FOR EXONERATION FROM AND/OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-097 SECTION B JUDGE IVAN L.R. LEMELLE MAGISTRATE JUDGE DONNA PHILLIPS CURRAULT NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Notice is hereby given that Belle Chasse Marine Transportation, L.L.C. (BCMT), as owner and operator of the M/V MACK B, has filed a Complaint for Exoneration from and/or Limitation of Liability (Complaint-in-Limitation), pursuant to 46 U.S.C. 30501 30512, and all laws supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof, for exoneration from or limitation of liability of all claims for any loss, destruction, injuries, or damage arising out of the Incident of April 7, 2025, during which Brandon Stedman, captain employed by BCMT, was operating the M/V MACK B with deckhand Sherrod Headspeth, also employed by BCMT, when Mr. Stedman fell asleep at the helm of the M/V MACK B allowing the M/V MACK B to collide with another vessel, as more fully described in BCMTs Complaint-in-Limitation. All persons, firms, corporations, or other legal entities having such claims must file their respective claims, as provided in Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, with the Clerk of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 500 Poydras Street, Room C151, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, and must serve a copy thereof on counsel for BCMT on or before the 28th day of April, 2026 or be defaulted. If any claimant desires to contest either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability, he or she shall file and serve on counsel for BCMT an Answer to the Complaint-in-Limitation on or before the aforesaid date unless his claim has included an Answer so designated or be defaulted. Date: Feb 26 2026 Carol L. Michel Name of clerk of court M Young Deputy clerk's signature 179053-mar 3-10-17-24 $1,118

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW ORLEANS INVITATION FOR BIDS IFB NO. 26-911-02 Fischer IVA Fortified Roof Replacement The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) is seeking licensed and bonded contractors to perform Fortified roof replacements for 16 single-family style apartments at the Fischer IVA community. HANO strongly encourages all qualified contractors, including minority-owned and women-owned businesses, socially and economically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this IFB, or to participate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. This solicitation will have a mandatory pre-bid conference at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1501 Shepherd Street, New Orleans, LA 70114. Responses to this solicitation shall be delivered in a sealed envelope or box to the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO), Department of Procurement and Contracts, until April 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm to the following address: Housing Authority of New Orleans Department of Procurement and Contracts Attn: Paul Marquette, Senior Procurement Specialist 1555 Poydras Street, Suite 1800 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 The full scope of work and single copies of the IFB package may be downloaded from HANOs website at https://www.hano.org/business/solicitations/ - ActiveSolicitations or at Housing Agency Marketplace. All responses submitted are subject to the Instructions, Supplemental Instructions to Offerors, General and Supplemental Conditions, and all other requirements contained therein, all of which are made a part of the Invitation for Bids by reference. HANO reserves the right to reject any or all offers for just cause and waive any formalities in the submission process if it is in the best interest of the public to do so. 179844-mar 10-17-24-3t $109.18

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS March 12, 2026 Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. 1125 N. Tonti Street New Orleans, LA 70119 (504)821-9211 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the name of Odyssey House Louisiana. Inc. On or about March 25, 2026 the Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. will submit a request to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development/ Louisiana Office of Community Development for the release of Recovery Housing Program funds under Title I Section 8071 of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., as amended, to undertake a project known as Recovery Housing 2433-35 Ursulines Ave/ 1810-12 Governor Nicholls, St., New Orleans, LA 70119 for the purpose of establishing Sober Living recovery housing for individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder in the amount of $1,352,000 at 2433-35 Ursulines Ave/ 1810-12 Governor Nicholls, St., New Orleans, LA 70119. The activities proposed comprise a project for which a Finding of No Significant Impact on the environment was published on February 26, 2026. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. 1125 N. Tonti Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 and may be examined or copied weekdays 9:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Odyssey House Administration Department 1125 N. Tonti Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. All comments received by March 24, 2026 will be considered by Odyssey House Louisiana prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Odyssey House Louisiana certifies to HUD/ Louisiana Office of Community Development that Edward Carlson in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD/Louisiana Office of Community Developments approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Odyssey House Louisiana to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD/Louisiana Office of Community Development will accept objections to its release of fund and Odyssey House Louisianas certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Odyssey House Louisiana; (b) Odyssey House Louisiana has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD/Louisiana Office of Community Development; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development New Orleans Field Office Office of Public Housing Attention: Elvettra Gibbs, Director 501 Magazine Street, 9th Floor New Orleans, LA 70130/ Louisiana Office of Community Development P.O. Box 94095 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9095. Potential objectors should contact HUD/Louisiana Office of Community Development to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Edward Carlson Chief Executive Officer 180273-mar 12-26-15t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) is requesting sealed bids for C-2209 Furnish and Install Replacement Pipe Insulation. Proposals are due Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at which time proposals received on time and in the correct location will be considered. Bid documents may be obtained online at https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/Category/10822/NewOrleansErnestNMorialConventionCenter or by contacting the Contracts Department at (504) 582-3562 or contracts@mccno.com. All responses must be submitted in accordance with the bid documents. 180382-mar 13-19-24-3t $28.44

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Community Academies of New Orleans is currently accepting RFPs for Janitorial Services for the School Year of 20262027. Please visit our website for complete details at: www.communityacademies.org/rfp. 180254-mar 16-apr 4-20t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Louisiana State Museum to owners of property as listed below, that has been on deposit, loan, or otherwise with the Louisiana State Museum located at 751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA for more than ten (10) years and to which no person has made a claim. Pursuant to the Louisiana Statute 25:345, any such property shall vest in the Museum if no valid claim to such property is presented to the Museum within sixty-five (65) days from the date of the second published notice. In accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 25:345 (C.2) the following list of property (along with a description of the property) to be deemed abandoned, are listed: 1. T0002.1990.45 photograph: Rustic Bridge, South Carolina. 2. T0003.1990 photograph: Alabama Street, Atlanta. 3. T0004.1990 photograph: "The Trees & Shrubs" Sister Island, Niagara, New York. 4. T0005.1990 photograph: View of rail road tracks, East Texas, Va. and Ga. rail road. 5. T0006.1989.15 photograph: Eucalyptis rostrata, Phoenix, Arizona. 6. T0006.1989.51 photograph: Arizona Land Co. 7. T0006.1989.52 photograph: Arizona Land Co. 8. T0006.1990 photograph: New suspension bridge and falls. 9. T0007.1990 photograph: St. Anthony Falls in 1881. 10. T0007.1993.0011.1 book: Elements De L'Art De La Teinture, 1804. 11. T0007.1993.0011.3 book: Theatre de Pierre Corneille, avec des Commentaires. Tome Sixieme, 1764. 12. T0007.1993.0011.4 book: Theatre de Pierre Corneille, avec des Commentaires. Tome Septieme. 1764. 13. T0007.1993.0011.5 book: Bibliotheque Portative des Ecrivains Francois, en Poesie. 14. T0007.1993.0011.6 book: Satiriques Du XVIIIme Siecle. Tome Cinquieme. 15. T0008.1990 photograph: St. Paul Bridge. 16. T0009.1990 photograph: Erie R.R. Bridge 17. T0010.1990 photograph: Hudson River. 18. T0011.1990 photograph: Lincoln Park, Chicago. 19. T0013.1992 photograph: California town. 20. T0014.1990 photograph: Summit of Mt. Washington and Glen House Stage. 21. T0015.1990 photograph: Summit of Mt. Washington from Harvey Hunter's Monument. 22. T0016.1990 photograph: "The old man of the mountain." White Mountain, New Hampshire. 23. T0017.1990 photograph: Under the great Snow Arch, Tuckerman's Ravine, 8-15-1879. 24. T0018.1990 stereograph: Mt. Washington from the Glen House. 25. T0019.1990 stereograph: Glen Ellis Falls, near Glen House, White Mountains. 26. T0020.1990 stereograph: Pass of the Crawford Notch, White Mountains. 27. T0021.1990 stereograph: In the park, San Francisco 28. T0022.1990 stereograph: Point Lookout, Lookout Mountain. 29. T0026.1990 stereograph: Winter view of Niagara Falls. 30. T0027.1990 stereograph: Viaduct over Baltimore & Ohio R.R. 31. T0028.1990 stereograph: The Passiac Rapides. 32. T0029.1990 stereograph: Rio Grande River, near New Mexico. 33. T0030.1990 stereograph: Watkins Glen, New York. 34. I.1990.1534 flag: American, red and white striped, blue square background with 48 white stars. Modern. 35. I.1990.1535 flag: American, small size, 15 stars, modern. 36. I.1990.1536 flag: American, 48 stars printed on fabric not stitched. 37. I.1990.1552 flag: American, 48 stars; tag marked "Sterling/The Name Annin Guarantees Quality/all wool bunting" etc. Poor condition. 38. I.1990.1554 flag: American, 48 stars; tag marked "Sterling/The Name Annin Guarantees Quality/all wool bunting" etc. Poor condition. 39. I.1990.1565 flag: American flag, cotton, 48 stars, 3' x 5'. Modern. 40. I.1990.1582 flag: Flag of the Kingdom of Sardinia. 41. I.1990.1583 flag: Flag, Missouri state flag, modern 42. I.1990.1600 flag: United Nations. 43. I.1990.1639 flag: Cotton, modern, small square, handkerchief size, Civil War/Confederate. 44. I.1990.1640 flag: Civil War/Confederate; modern, light cotton 45. I.1990.1647 flag: Civil War/Confederate, modern, on tall wood pole, has metal spear ornament at top. 46. I.1990.1659 flag: Small, French tricolor, silk. 47. I.1990.1660 flag: National flag of Switzerland, wool 48. I.1990.1664 flag: French tricolor, cotton. Poor condition, light damaged. 49. I.1990.1667 flag: National flag of Panama, old, wool. 50. I.1990.1669 flag: Foreign; French, cotton-faded, white now beige. Modern. 51. I.1990.1672.01-.09: flags - Foreign; part of group of twenty-eight small flags, series of silk flags of different countries. 52. I.1990.1672.10-.25 flags: Foreign; part of group of twenty-eight small flags, series of silk flags of different countries. 53. I.1990.1672.26-.28 flags: Foreign; part of group of twenty-eight small flags, series of silk flags of different countries. 54. I.1990.1675 flag: Spain national, modern, cotton. 55. I.1990.1676 flag: Spanish national, red and gold striped. [Probably 20th century reproduction for display.] 56. I.1990.1677 flag: French tricolor, red, white, blue cotton, white part is stained. Very large. 57. I.1990.1679 flag: Spain national, lightweight cotton. 58. I.1990.1680 flag: Flag of Holland/Netherlands, cotton, red, white and blue. 59. I.1990.1685 flag: national flag of Monaco; cotton, very large size. 60. I.1990.1686 flag: Flag of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Italy. 61. I.1990.1687 flag: British, cotton. 62. I.1990.1688 flag: unidentified flag, blue and white horizontal stripes, wool. 63. I.1990.1690 flag: national flag of Norway, wool. 64. I.1990.1964 flag: state flag of New Mexico, synthetic satin. 65. I.1990.1696 flag: Flag of City of Montreal (1939-2017), modern, nylon. 66. I.1990.1697 flag: flag of Siam; wool. 67. I.1990.1651.2 banner: Three banners, pertaining to the Spanish American War. 68. I.1990.1673.2 flag: Spanish Hapsburg, square, wool with cotton edge. 69. I.1900.1200 textile picture: Needlepoint, framed but not glazed, depicting a dog laying next to sleeping girl. 70. I.1900.0016 rug: Hooked style rug, light gray background, pink, yellow, red and blue flowers with leaves, attached tag reads "Made in Japan." 71. I.1900.0017 rug: Hooked rug, black and beige background. 72. I.1900.0018 rug: Hooked rug, large rectangular; beige, purplish-burgundy, pink, brown, and black background. 73. I.1990.0350 walking stick: Black finished wood, handle missing, brass bottom tip. 74. I.1990.0344 walking stick: Wood with tarnished silver tip on top and bottom, and silver band near top. 75. I.1990.0352 walking stick: Varnished wood, straight without a handle, gold metal bottom tip. 76. I.1990.0654 walking stick: Plain varnished wood straight stick. 77. T0031.1990 Photograph: Indian Pueblo of Cochiti, N.Y. 78. T0032.1990 Photograph: Onoko Glen. 79. T0033.1990 photograph: A street in San Louis Potosi, Mexico. 80. T0035.1990 Photograph: Cactus hedge, Salamanca 81. T0041.1990 photograph: Mission of San Jose, San Antonio 82. T0042.1990 photograph: Mission of San Jose, San Antonio, Texas 83. T0043.1990 phorograph: Mexican Hut near 2nd Mission, San Antonio, Texas. 84. T0044.1990 photograph: Mexican Adobe house, San Antonio, Texas. If proof of claim is not presented by the owner to the museum, and if the owners right to receive such property is not established to the satisfaction of the Louisiana State Museum within sixty-five (65) days from the date of the second published notice, the property will be deemed to be abandoned and shall become the property of the Louisiana State Museum. Owners must submit written proof of claim to: Attn: Office of the Registrar Louisiana State Museum 751 Chartres St. New Orleans, LA 70116 180783-mar 17-24-2t $234.32

PUBLIC NOTICE - -- PUBLIC NOTICE - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - FISCAL AGENT / BANKING SERVICES Notice is hereby given that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified financial institutions to serve as its Fiscal Agent and to provide comprehensive banking services. Proposals will be received until April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm (Central) at 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered. The selected financial institution must: Be a banking corporation authorized to do business in Louisiana Be a stock-owned, federally insured depository institution Be listed as an approved State Depository/Fiscal Agent for the current designation period; and Be eligible to receive public deposits in accordance with Louisiana RS39:1211 et seq., including the ability to fully collateralize uninsured public funds. The contract term is anticipated to be three (3) years, with options for renewal as provided in the Request for Proposals. A complete RFP package may be obtained: by email request to Denise Williams at dwilliams@floodauthority.org by visiting: https://www.floodauthority.org/business/procurement, which is the Authoritys website under the Business tab Procurement or in person at: 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122 Questions must be submitted in writing to dwilliams@floodauthority.org no later than 4:00pm (Central) March 30, 2026. All submitted questions, along with the Authoritys responses, will be posted on the Authoritys website no later than 4:00pm (Central) on April 8, 2026. Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, and select the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the Authority. By order of the Board of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East: Denise Williams Regional Finance Director and Risk Manager Date of First Publication: March 19, 2026 181267-mar 19-24-26-3t $108.90

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS --- Bids for Student Intervention & Engagement Services will be received by Rebekah Cain, FirstLine Schools,2620 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Proposal submittal deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026 4:30 P.M. Proposals are to be submitted electronically (via email or USB via mail or hand-delivered to the address listed above). Go to FirstLine Schools (FirstLine) official web site at http://firstlineschools.org/rfps/ for the full RFP. 181436-mar 21-apr 3-14t

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Pursuant to La. R.S. 22:691.4.E.(2) notice Is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Louisiana Department of Insurance, located at 1702 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 will hold a public hearing concerning the acquisition of Bankers Life Insurance Company of Louisiana by DB Insurance Co Ltd and Nam Ho Kim (Individual). The Hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the Poydras Hearing room located on the first floor. Any written comments or questions must be submitted to the above address marked attention "Company Licensing" and be received no later than two days before the Hearing date. Email comments or questions can be submitted to publiccomments@ldi.la.gov. Interested parties may also participate electronically by going to ldi.la.gov/public-hearings and clicking on the link provided therein on the date and time stated above. Timothy J. Temple Commissioner of Insurance Louisiana Department of Insurance 180144-MAR 23-25-3T $68.02

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - STATE OF LOUISIANA 24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON NOTICE TO PUBLISH No.: 849-878 DIVISION " D " SUCCESSIONS OF MYRTLE FOLSE CORTEZ, wife of/and MURPHY L. CORTEZ, a/k/a MURPHY L. CORTEZ, Sr. Notice is given to the creditors of the Succession of Myrtle Folse Cortez and to all other interested persons that a First and Final Tableau of Distribution has been filed by the provisional administratrix of this succession with her petition praying for homologation of the tableau and for authority to pay the debts and charges of the succession listed thereon; and that the tableau of distribution can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication of this notice. Any opposition to the petition and tableau of distribution must be filed prior to homologation. JON A. GEGENHEIMER, Clerk Publication: The New Orleans Advocate Attorney: Jerald R. Madere (Bar #8825) Address: 4141 Veterans Blvd., Suite 320 Metairie, Louisiana 70002-5595 Telephone No: (504) 455-4041 181678-mar 24-1t $46.62

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Jefferson Parish Workforce Development Board Quarterly Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 8:30am at the following location: Copeland of New Orelans-1001 S Clearview Pkwy, Jefferson, LA 70121 181677-mar 24-1t $4.77

PUBLIC NOTICE - - - PUBLIC NOTICE REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY ON-CALL TECHNICAL SAFETY SUPPORT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS (RFP) #2026-005 Project Description: The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-call safety and security support SSC and RBI compliance, SMS activities, technical training, and FTA safety regulatory compliance. per specifications in RFP 2026-005. How to Obtain a copy of the RFP: Scope of Work and further information concerning the RFP may be obtained beginning March 24, 2026, from the RTAs Procureware website at https://norta.procureware.com/home. You will be required to first register on this website. The RFP can also be obtained at Regional Transit Authoritys website at http://www.norta.com Responding to RFP: Proposals must be submitted through RTAs Procureware website on or before 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 24, 2026. Any questions or further information concerning this RFP may be submitted through https://norta.procureware.com/home beginning on March 24, 2026. Only written questions submitted through https://norta.procureware.com/home shall be considered official. All answers to questions shall be posted as formal addenda to the website under RFP #2026-005. This procurement is limited to small businesses only. Offers/responses will only be accepted from eligible Small Business Enterprises in compliance with the RTAs Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program and the US Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Part 26.39. To be an eligible Small Business Enterprise, a business must have at least 51% ownership by an economically disadvantaged person. To be considered economically disadvantaged, the individuals Personal Net Worth, not including their primary place of residence or ownership in the business, cannot exceed $2.047 million in compliance with the 49 CFR Part 26.67. Additionally, the business must meet the annual gross receipts cap of $30.72 million as defined in 49 CFR Part 26 and must meet the size criteria defined by the Small Business Administration. SBE size standards can be accessed at https://www.sba.gov/content/table-small-business-size-standards. The Small Business Enterprise Program is race-neutral and open to all business owners regardless of race, ethnicity or gender. Businesses that are not SBE certified must submit a complete SBE Certification application along with all supporting documentation. The SBE eligibility affidavit and the SBE Certification Application can be obtained at the RTA website at www.NORTA.com. SBE affidavits and/or applications must be submitted before or with the offer/response to this solicitation. For additional information, contact the RTAs Small Business Office at 504-827-8301. The RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all submittals. Lona Hankins Chief Executive Officer Regional Transit Authority 181528-mar 24-apr 7-2t