Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH SALES/USE TAX COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 27, 2026 Present were: Ryan LeDay Williams, Dirk Deville, Charles Guillory, Bert Campbell, Leisa Deshotel, Pat Derouselle, Quint West, Karen Vidrine, Mark Denette, Justin Darbonne, and Jacob Fusilier. Absent: None. Motion by Pat Derouselle, 2nd by Justin Darbonne that the Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ryan LeDay Williams, 2nd by Pat Derouselle that the minutes from the last meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Pat Derouselle, 2nd by Ryan Leday Williams that the expenses of $38,576.92 for the month of April 2026 be approved after reviewing and discussing the budget to actual comparisons. Motion carried unanimously. Marty Morein presented the budget for upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027. Motion by Bert Campbell 2nd by Pat Derouselle that the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 as listed below be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Audit $22,000 Actuary $3,000 Build Maint $3,000 Comm Mem Pay $37,200 Dist of Surplus Funds $122,000 E-file Expense $6,000 Equipment $5,000 Equip Maint $11,000 Health Benfit $28,620 Insurance $4,500 Legal/Audit $18,000 Mise $9,500 Office Supplies $9,000 Payroll Tax $17,820 Postage $10,000 Retirement $44,540 Salary $223,000 Telephone $5,000 Travel $7,000 Utilities $5,000 Workmen Camp $500 TOTAL: $591,680 Motion by Ryan LeDay Williams, 2nd by Justin Darbonne to approve adding a credit card for new administrator Cody Jones. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Dirk Deville, 2nd by Ryan Leday Williams that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. /s/:Bert Campbell Bert Campbell Secretary 070226 Cost is $85.00

Legal Notice INVITATION TO BID Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc. Name of Agency 222 South Coreil Street Mailing Address Ville Platte, La. 70586 City, State,& Zip Carleen Bellard- Executive Director Contact Name & Title 337-363-1306 or 337-363-6800 Contact Telephone Number Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc. invites your company to bid on the following Audit Service: General Description of Audit Bid Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc. is now accepting proposals to provide its Audit for the upcoming year. The proposal details may be obtained by contacting Evangeline Community Action Agency, Inc at 222 South Coreil Street, Ville Platte, La. 70586, between the hours of 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday thru Thursday and 8:00am to 2:00pm, Friday. Please submit proposals along with pricing on or before July 15, 2026. For more information, please contact Carleen Bellard at {337) 363-1306 or 363-6800. “An Equal Opportunity Employer” 070226 070926 Cost is $40.00

Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is given hereby that: City of Ville Platte 126 East Main Street Ville Platte, LA 70586 will accept bids for WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT REHABILITATION BOAT CLARIFIER Engineer’s Project #1-0014-26 Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – City of Ville Platte Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation, ”Boat Clarifier” will be received by the Owner according to Drawings and Specifications prepared by Others and described in general as follows: The scope of work includes the complete rehabilitation and replacement of the original Intra Channel Clarifier (Boat) which was part of the original plant. The project will not include installation, only the components of a Boat Intra Channel Clarifier. All work shall be completed in accordance with Plans and Specifications. The responsible bidder is required to obtain all bonds, insurances, warranties, taxes, and other applicable items in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, the 14th of July 2026, at the City of Ville Platte City Hall, located at 126 East Main Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586. Proposals shall be addressed to the City of Ville Platte and delivered to the Ville Platte City Hall located at 126 East Main Street, Ville Platte, LA, no later than 2:00 P.M. local time on the 14th of July 2026. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. All questions regarding this project and the bid package shall be submitted to the City of Ville Platte (Clerk’s Office) via Donald@cityofvilleplatte.com or via telephone, Mr. Donald Bergeron at 337-363-2939 no later than 2:00pm on July 9, 2026. 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 $50.00. 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 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 City of Ville Platte. 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 City of Ville Platte 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. City of Ville Platte Ryan Leday Williams, Mayor _______________________________ 062526 070226 070926 Cost is $145.00

PUBLIC NOTICE ---- ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD HEAD START PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT OF PRICE QUOTATIONS FOR FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCE ITEMS CONDIMENTS AND STAPLE ITEMS MEAT ITEMS MILK AND JUICE The Acadia Parish School Board Head Start Program will receive price quotations for the purchase of food items for school term 2026 -2027, until 12:00 P.M. on July 10, 2026 for the following groups of items: FRUIT & VEGETABLE PRODUCE ITEMS July 10, 2026 BREAD ITEMS July 10, 2026 CONDIMENTS & STAPLE ITEMS July 10, 2026 MEAT ITEMS July 10, 2026 MILK and JUICE July 10, 2026 Specifications and quotation forms for the above may be obtained at the Head Start Central Office located at 800 North Western Avenue, Crowley, La. The envelope must be sealed, dated and clearly marked as Head Start Food Bids. All quotes shall be either hand delivered by bidder or his agent, or such quotes shall be sent by a carrier who can verify delivery. Summer office hours are 7:30 AM – 2:45 PM Tuesday – Friday beginning June 2nd, 2026. Closed on Mondays. Sealed food bid quotations for Head Start to be opened by Head Start and Policy Council members only. Opening date is scheduled for July 14, 2026. Awarded vendors will be contacted after approval from the Policy Council at their July 16th meeting. Ms. LaTanya Evans Head Start Director Acadia Parish School Board Published in The Rayne Acadian-Tribune on June 11, 2026, June 18, 2026, June 25, 2026 and July 2, 2026. 63 _______________________________________________________

VETO OF ORDINANCE 017 OF 2026 TO: Natchitoches Parish Council Members FROM: John Salter, President DATE: 6/18/2026 SUBJECT: Veto of Proposed Ordinance 017-2026 I have vetoed proposed Ordinance 017-2026, which was passed by the Council 06/15/2026 to amend Code 1984 Section 30-4, Littering, and Section 20-11, Abusive Use of Parish Roads. As previously requested, I would like additional time to more completely research and develop this ordinance so that the details and outcomes better fit the needs of our Parish. I encourage constructive input and comment as this endeavor progresses so that we may cohesively support the needs of our Parish and its citizens. Thank you for your understanding and support. $23.00 377.26 7/2/26

ORDINANCE 017 OF 2026 Offered by William Allen, who moved its adoption, and duly seconded by Marty Cheatwood. Ordinance 017-2026 Introduction to amend Code 1984 Section 30-4 Littering and Section 20-11 Abusive Use of Parish Roads For Code 1984 Section 30-4 Littering The following will be added to Littering: Unlawful to dump the following: Any animal remains Solid Waste For Code 1984 Section 20-11 Abusive use of Parish Roads the following will be added: Damage to Roadways $500.00 No Permit $500.00 Unauthorized vehicles on Parish Roads (ATVs, etc.) $200.00 No seatbelt $50.00 Disregarding traffic signs $200.00 Illegal Dumping (Construction, Household Items) $500.00 This Ordinance, having been submitted to a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: On motion by William Allen and seconded by Marty Cheatwood, the foregoing ordinance was hereby declared, introduced on this 18th day of May 18, 2026, by the following roll-call vote, and if adopted, on June 15th becomes Ordinance #016-2026. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Braxton Aye Councilman Allen Aye Councilman Halm Aye Councilman Cheatwood Aye Councilman Kerry Aye INTRODUCED: May 18, 2026 ADOPTED: June 15, 2026 ATTEST: _________________________Marty Cheatwood, Chairman of Council _________________________Sheryl Frederick, Council Clerk $29.00 376.26 7/2/26

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR PERMIT Change of Pace II, LLC is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a Permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the parish of Natchitoches at the following address: 6539 Highway 71, Clarence, LA 71457. Leasee: Teranesha Robinson $50.00 375.26 7/2/26 7/9/26

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR PERMIT Louisiana Sea and Sirloin is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a Permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the parish of Natchitoches at the following address: 6454 Highway 9, Campti, LA 71411. Owner: Silvina Esparza $50.00 374.26 7/2/26 7/9/26

WHEREABOUTS NOTICE Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having knowledge of the whereabouts of Dakota Jeffery Moreau, please notify D. Michael Hayes at 318-357-8400 or PO Box 953, Natchitoches, LA 71457. $17.00 373.26 7/2/26

ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN RFP FOR RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL SERVICES June 27, 2026 The Village of Clarence is implementing a drainage improvements project funded with Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds received from the Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery (LOCD-DR). The Village is interested in procuring the services of a qualified individual and/or Louisiana licensed firm to perform residential Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services for acquisition of approximately twenty-eight (28) drainage servitudes and seven (7) temporary construction servitudes across approximately forty (40) residential parcels located in the Village of Clarence, Louisiana. All work must be performed in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Uniform Act). The selected individual/firm will need to determine fair market value in a manner consistent with State law and all applicable regulations governing the use of federal funds through LOCD-DR and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The procedures for the selection of this firm will be in accordance with the procurement requirements of the CDBG-MIT Program. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package. That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm. The Village will award the contract to the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process. Interested parties are invited to secure a proposal package from Candice Mahoney, the Village’s Grants Consultant, at cmahoney@mygrantsupport.com or 985-773-8908. The response to this request and accompanying proposal package must be emailed to Candice Mahoney and Ruth Smith at cmahoney@mygrantsupport.com and rsmith@villageofclarence.org and one hard copy hand-delivered or mailed to Ruth Smith, Village Clerk, at 6004 Highway 71, Clarence, LA, 71414 in such a manner that it is received no later than 4pm on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. The Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply. $35.00 372.26 7/2/26

ADVERTISEMENT FOR AN RFP FOR LEGAL SERVICES FOR SERVITUDE ACQUISITION June 27, 2026 The Village of Clarence is implementing a drainage improvements project funded with Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds received from the Louisiana Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery (LOCD-DR). The Village is interested in procuring the services of a qualified law firm or attorney to provide legal services related to the acquisition of approximately twenty-eight (28) drainage servitudes and twelve (12) temporary construction servitudes necessary to implement the Village of Clarence CDBG-MIT Drainage Improvements Project. Services must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the requirements of the CDBG-MIT program administered by LOCD-DR. The procedures for the selection of this firm will be in accordance with the procurement requirements of the CDBG-MIT Program. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package. That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm. The Village will award the contract to the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process. Interested parties are invited to secure a proposal package from Candice Mahoney, the Village’s Grants Consultant, at cmahoney@mygrantsupport.com or 985-773-8908. The response to this request and accompanying proposal package must be emailed to Candice Mahoney and Ruth Smith at cmahoney@mygrantsupport.com and rsmith@villageofclarence.org and one hard copy hand-delivered/mailed to Ruth Smith, Village Clerk, at 6004 Highway 71, Clarence, LA, 71414 in such a manner that it is received no later than 4pm on Tuesday, August 11th, 2026. The Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply. #35.00 371.26 7/2/26

ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 018 OF 2026 Offered by William Allen who moved its adoption, and duly seconded by Mark Kerry. O R D I N A N C E-018-2026 to Repeal #009-2026 Introduction for Ordinance 018-2026 to repeal Ordinance 009-2026 to remove Felise Lacaze Road from the Parish Road Maintenance System, specifically the portion measuring approximately 1,285 feet in length, in accordance with the request of the landowner that this roadway be designated as a private road from this point forward. WHEREAS, Resident requested to remove 1285 feet from the Parish Road Inventory: and WHEREAS, on Felise Lacaze Road to be removed from the Parish Road System: and NOW, BE IT ORDAINED by the Parish Council of the Parish of Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, that it does hereby Introduce this Ordinance to remove1285 miles of road from the Parish Inventory. This Ordinance having been submitted to a roll call vote; the vote thereon was as follows: On motion by William Allen and seconded by Mark Kerry, the foregoing ordinance was hereby declared Introduced this 15th day of June 2026 by the following roll-call vote. On a roll call vote, the vote thereon was as follows: Councilman Kerry Aye Councilman Braxton Aye Councilman Cheatwood Aye Councilman Halm Aye Councilman Allen Aye INTRODUCED: June 15, 2026 ADOPTED: July 27, 2026 _________________________Marty Cheatwood, Chairman of Council _________________________ Sheryl Frederick, Council Clerk $29.00 370.26 7/2/26