NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 2, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 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, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION & REDEDICATION) Shall the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of 5.98 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,168,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public school system in the District, said millage to represent a .52 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 5.46 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held on April 9, 2016? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in 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. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish 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 persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $39,000. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A 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 substitutes 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 Jackson Parish School Board Office, 315 Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.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. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24, 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, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1694: Application for Approval of Development Plat Owner(s)/Applicant(s): Twin Lakes 2022, LP; Lakeview Place 2022, LP; and Ruston Lakes Holdings, LLC Location: North of and Adjoining West Alabama, West of Kennon Lane and East of and Adjoining Peaks Raj Lane Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel 22183207479, 22183000081, and 22183207477 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, April 15, 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 Apr 3, 10 & 17, 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, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1697: Application for Approval of Preliminary Plat (Country Club Estates, Unit 3) Owner/Applicant: WIVI II Land Development, LLC. Location: 2000 South Vienna Street Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Number 36183333333 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, April 15, 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 Apr 3, 10 & 17, 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, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1698: Application for Approval of Preliminary Plat (Pelican Pointe, Unit 3) Owner/Applicant: Pelican Point Ruston Development, LLC Location: 2.985 acres m/l of land at the southwest corner of South Barnett Springs Street and Fletcher Lane Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel 2813054004 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, April 15, 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 Apr 3, 10 & 17, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Petitions for Annexation will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1700: Consideration of Petitions for Annexation and Amendment of the Zoning Classification and the Ruston 21 Comprehensive Plan by Extending the Zoning Classification and the Future Land Use Plan to the Area Considered for Annexation Into the Ruston Corporate Limits Applicant: City of Ruston Location: 115.5 acres contiguous with the corporate limits of the City of Ruston, located West of Tarbutton Road and North of Interstate 20; Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 16183000007, 17183000046, 17183000050, 17183000052, 17183000071, 17183000069 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Petitions for Annexation 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, April 15, 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; $54.00 on Apr 3, 10 & 17, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED BID # 2026-013 SEALED BIDS will be received until the hour of 2:00 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 in the Purchasing Office of the city of Ruston located at the Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, LA 71270, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud, for furnishing the city of Ruston with the PURCHASE OF VARIOUS NEW POLE AND PAD MOUNT TRANSFORMERS As per specifications on file: The city of Ruston Purchasing Office 2805 South Farmerville Street Ruston, Louisiana 71270 (318) 251-8631 Each bid must be sealed and plainly marked with the bid number and the company’s return address. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the city are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. Evidence of Authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with LA RS 38:2212(A)(1)(c). NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The city of Ruston reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Mar 25 & Apr 3, 2026.

INVITATION FOR BID SEALED BIDS for construction at the Ruston Regional Airport consisting of a 10-Unit T-Hangar, Airport Infrastructure Grant No. 3-22-0082-027-2026 will be received in the Purchasing Office of the City of Ruston, Louisiana, located at 2805 S. Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, until 2:00 p.m. CST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at the Purchasing Office. Bids received after the 2:00 p.m. deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened via certified mail. Received bids will be referred to the City of Ruston City Council for action and award. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Airport Terminal Building, 125 Flightline Drive, Ruston, LA 71270. Representatives from the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the project. Although the meeting is not mandatory, bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Contract Documents including bid proposal forms, plan sheets, and specifications for the project may be viewed and downloaded free of charge at www.civcastusa.com. Addenda will be posted at www.civcastusa.com. You will be notified of addenda automatically, through email, if you downloaded your plans and specifications via civcastusa.com. Please submit questions for the project 72 hours prior to bid opening through www.civcastusa.com in the Q&A portal. Bids shall be received only on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer. In no event shall proposal forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving proposals. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City of Ruston are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders desiring to submit electronic bids must register with Bid Express. All bids submitted electronically shall include a digital signature as required by Louisiana State law. Bidders submitting bids electronically are not required to submit paper forms. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids, which are received after the time specified for bid opening, shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. An acceptable bid bond, cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Ruston, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the bid price, shall be submitted with each bid. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory performance and payment bonds. Bidders are advised that Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the contract price, will be required. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150-2164 and show his license number on the bid and on the envelope. Bidders must be licensed in the following category: Building Construction (or applicable sub classification). The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his license was issued. Title VI Solicitation Notice As a condition of a grant award, the City of Ruston shall demonstrate that it complies with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq) and implementing regulations (49 CFR part 21) including amendments thereto, the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 (49 U.S.C. § 47123), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794 et seq.), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.), U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assurances, and other relevant civil rights statutes, regulations, or authorities, including any amendments or updates thereto. This may include, as applicable, providing a current Title VI Program Plan to the FAA for approval, in the format and according to the timeline required by the FAA, and other information about the communities that will be benefited and impacted by the project. A completed FAA Title VI Pre-Grant Award Checklist is required for every grant application, unless excused by the FAA. The City of Ruston shall affirmatively ensure that when carrying out any project supported by this grant that it complies with all federal nondiscrimination and civil rights laws based on race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, disability, genetic information, in consideration for federal financial assistance. The Department’s and FAA’s Office of Civil Rights may provide resources and technical assistance to recipients to ensure full and sustainable compliance with Federal civil rights requirements. Failure to comply with civil rights requirements will be considered a violation of the agreement or contract and be subject to any enforcement action as authorized by law. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 including any amendments thereto apply to this contract. It is the policy of the City of Ruston to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (Federal Minimum Wage) All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR Part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division. Trade Restriction Certification By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror – 3) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); 3) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and 3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR. This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC § 1001. The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR § 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor: 3) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR; or 3) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such USTR list; or 3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA. Prohibition of Covered Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) The Bidder or Offeror certifies that they are aware of and comply with relevant Federal statutes and regulations, including those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in accordance, and in compliance with all related requirements in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), section 936 (49 U.S.C. § 44801 note). Contractor warrants that all UAS operations will be conducted in full compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, including but not limited to 14 CFR Part 107, and any other applicable local, state, or Federal laws and regulations. Sponsors and subgrant recipients cannot use AIP grant funds to enter into, extend, or renew a contract related to covered unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This includes both procurement and operational contracts, as well as contracts with entities that operate such systems. All Bidders and Proposers shall comply with the provisions of Buy American Preferences, Davis Bacon Requirements, Debarment and Suspension, Lobbying Federal Employees, and Recovered Materials. Bids may be held by the City of Ruston for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the date and hour set for the opening. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all Bids for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Telephone: (318) 251-8631 Email: MichelleColvin@rustonla.gov Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $324.00 on Mar 25, Apr 3 & 8, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RUSTON Sealed bids for the following project will be received by the Purchasing Department of the City of Ruston, Louisiana, located at Ruston Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the in the office of the Purchasing Director. Bids received after the 2:00 P.M. deadline will be returned via certified mail to the bidder unopened. PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF CITY OF RUSTON 2026 ROAD PROJECT PHASE I PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 135 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (the Contract Documents, Specifications and Drawings) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana or to bona fide suppliers of materials and equipment at the office of the engineer, Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $200.00 which is the cost of reproduction and handling. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit. Bidding documents (the contract documents, specifications, and drawings) can also be found on-line at www.bidexpress.com. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the City of Ruston or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. Bids shall be received only on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or through www.bidexpress.com. In no event shall proposal forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving proposals. The Bidder is advised that the City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to assure that all subcontractors comply with this law. If required for bidding, Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals for just cause and reserves the right to waive any and all informalities. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $108.00 on Mar 27, Apr 3 & 10, 2026.

The Village of Simsboro will be accepting bids for a garbage/boom truck. 1994 GMC Top Kick VIN# 1GDM7H1JXRJ515626. The garbage/boom truck will be offered for a minimum bid of $5000.00. The truck is sold “as is” condition. The Village will accept sealed bids until April 13th, 2026. The Village of Simsboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The bids will be opened April 14th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Sale will go to the highest bidder. The truck can be seen at 9337 Hwy 80, Simsboro, LA. Please drop off bid at Simsboro Town Hall located at 2742 Martha Street, Simsboro, LA 71275, or mail to Village of Simsboro, PO Box 40, Simsboro, LA 71275. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18, 25, Apr 3 & 8, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a Resolution adopted by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Dubach, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Town of Dubach, State of Louisiana, (the “Town”) on January 12, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Town on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Town 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 propositions, to-wit: PROPOSITION NO. 1 Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume be permitted by package only and not for consumption on the premises in the Town of Dubach? PROPOSITION NO. 2 Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing not more than six percent alcohol by volume for consumption on the premises be permitted in the Town of Dubach? PROPOSITION NO. 3 Shall the sale of beverage alcohol containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above for consumption on the premises be permitted in the Town of Dubach? PROPOSITION NO. 4 Shall the sale of beverages of alcoholic content containing one-half of one percent alcohol by volume and above by the package only and not for consumption on the premises be permitted in the Town of Dubach? PROPOSITION NO. 5 Shall the sale of beverages of high and low alcoholic content be permitted only on the premises of restaurant establishments which have been issued an “R” permit as defined by law in the Town of Dubach? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the Town, 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: INSERT CHART The polling place set forth above is hereby designated as the polling place at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $1,500.00. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chapter 6-B of Title 18 and Chapter 3 of Title 26 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 substitutes therefore 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, in the Community Center located at 106 Smith Street, Dubach, Louisiana, on Monday, May 18, 2026, 2026, at six thirty o'clock (6:30) 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 Town are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; on Mar 25, Apr 3, 8 & 15, 2026.