The Jackson Parish Police Jury held a Special Called Meeting on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno Jr., meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mrs. Tarneshala Cowans, Mrs. Amy Magee, Ms. Regina Rowe, Mrs. Sheketia Combs, President Todd Culpepper, Mr. Lewis Chatham, and Mr. Keith Burris. Absent: None. Also present: Mrs. Nia Evans Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, and Mr. Wayne Anderson, Assistant Operations Manager. President Mr. Culpepper called the meeting to order. Mrs. Magee gave the invocation and Ms. Rowe led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Culpepper called for public comments. There were no public comments Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded Mr. Burris to approve/adopt the Sheriff’s Special Election Proclamation. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded Ms. Rowe to adopt and approve the 2025 budget amendments and 2026 budget for the Jackson Parish Library. Motion carried. Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mr. Chatham to approve the proposed 2026 general fund budget for the Jackson Parish Recreation board. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Cowans, seconded by Mrs. Combs to adopt the minutes from the November 10, 2025, Policy and Personnel committee meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Cowans, seconded by Mrs. Combs to adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2025, Finance Committee meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Chatham, seconded by Mrs. Combs to renew the 2-year contract for Mrs. Nia E. Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer as recommended by the Finance Committee and the Personnel Committee. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Chatham, seconded by Mrs. Magee to appoint Mr. Tim Atkins to the Jackson Parish Recreation Board to represent District 2. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Combs, seconded by Mrs. Magee to appoint Mrs. Khiana Loyd to the Museum board to represent District 4. Motion carried. Motion- Ms. Rowe, seconded by Mr. Burris to adjourn. Motion carried. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The Jackson Parish Police Jury has received official notification from the Louisiana Secretary of State of the resignation of the Sheriff of Jackson Parish, effective November 14, 2025. WHEREAS, the resignation has created a vacancy in the office of Sheriff, and the unexpired term of office in which the said vacancy exits exceed one year. NOW THEREFORE, THE Jackson Parish Police Jury does hereby issue the Proclamation pursuant to LA R.S.18;602(E)(2)(a) ordering a special election to fill the said vacancy of Jackson Parish Sheriff for the remainder of the unexpired term as follows: (1) THE Special Primary Election shall be held on May 16, 2026; and (2) The Special General Election shall be held on June 27, 2026; The dates for qualifying for the candidates in the Special Election shall be February 11, 12, and 13, 2026. This Proclamation shall be published in the official journal of Jackson Parish and a copy thereof shall be sent by certified or registered mail to the clerk of the Second Judicial District Court of Jackson Parish, Louisiana Secretary of State as required by law. CERTIFICATE I, Nia Evans, Secretary/Treasurer of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Proclamation passed by the Jackson Parish Police Jury during the meeting held of November_21_,2025, for which meeting due public notice was given and a quorum present. Jonesboro, Louisiana, this ____21st__day of___November_______,2025 Nia Evans_ Nia Evans Secretary/Treasurer Jackson Parish Police Jury Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Nov 26, 2025.

A public hearing will be held at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department on December 08, 2025, at 12:00 pm to discuss adoption of the proposed budget for the Jackson Parish Recreation Department for the year ending December 31, 2026. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the recreation department through December 08, 2025. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Nov 26 & Dec 3, 2025.

A public hearing will be held at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department on December 08, 2025, at 12:00 pm to discuss adoption of the proposed amended budget for the Jackson Parish Recreation Department for the year ending December 31, 2025. The proposed amended budget is available for public inspection at the recreation department through December 08, 2025. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Nov 26 & Dec 3, 2025.

The following ordinance, having been previously introduced on October 14, 2025, and a public hearing held on this date, was offered for final adoption by Siadek and seconded by Ginn: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-013 An ordinance authorizing utilities rate increases by the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana (the "Town"), now owns and operates a sewer system (the "System") as a revenue-producing work of public improvement, and proposes to acquire extensions, improvements and replacements to the System, including equipment and fixtures therefor (the "Project"); and WHEREAS the Town was approved for grant funding through the Louisiana Water Sector Commission program (the "WSP Program") and loan funding from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (the "CWSRF Program") to assist with the Project, pending its ability to satisfy all regulatory and financial requirements; and WHEREAS, in order to satisfy the WSP Program and CWSRF Program requirements, the Town will be required to increase its sewer rates. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the "Governing Authority") of the Town, that: SECTION 1. The Town will increase its sewer rates per customer per month prior to the delivery of its proposed Taxable Sewer Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") to the CWSRF Program, based on the projections from the Town's engineering consultants, as follows: (A) For each residential sewer connection: (i) Inside the Town's corporate limits: $18.00 plus $2.75 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof over 2,000 gallons. (ii) Outside the Town's corporate limits: $23.00 plus $3.00 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof over 2,000 gallons. (B) For each commercial sewer connection: (i) Inside the Town's corporate limits: $30.00 plus $2.75 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof over 2,000 gallons; (ii) Outside the Town's corporate limits: $32.00 plus $3.00 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof over 2,000 gallons. (C) For each industrial sewer connection: (i) Inside or outside the Town's corporate limits: $1,000.00 plus $3.00 per 1,000 gallons or portions thereof. SECTION 2. The Town will continue to monitor its usage, expenses, and revenues and will adjust sewer rates as necessary to provide adequate revenues to cover operation, maintenance, and debt service costs to determine if any additional changes to the rates will be needed prior or subsequent to the delivery of the Bonds. SECTION 3. Any provisions of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Jonesboro contrary to this Ordinance is hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective as of November 18, 2025 The foregoing ordinance having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: INSERT CHART And the ordinance was declared adopted on this the 18th day of November 2025. Clerk Mayor STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF JACKSON I, the undersigned Clerk of the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana, do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of proceedings adopted by the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the Town of Jonesboro, State of Louisiana on November 18, 2025, authorizing utilities rate increases by the Town of Sunset State of Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature on this, the 18th day of November 2025. Clerk Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $57.30 on Nov 26, 2025.

PUBLIC NOTICE The proposed 2026 Consolidated Budget of the Jackson Parish Police Jury is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. The proposed budget is scheduled for a Public Hearing and final adoption at the Regular Police Jury Meeting on December 8, 2025, at 5:15 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno Jr. meeting room, located at 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Nov 19 & 26, 2025.

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA BOKF, N.A. vs 37927 CHRISTOPHER LEE RICE By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, , Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 7th day of JANUARY, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST AND THE WEST LINE OF THE U.S. HIGHWAY 167 AND RUN SOUTH 40 DEGREES 45' WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 80 FEET FOR A STARTING POINT. FROM STARTING POINT RUN SOUTH 39 DEGREES 00' WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 167 FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, THENCE NORTH 51 DEG 00' WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, THENCE NORTH 39 DEG 00' EAST PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 51 DEG 00' EAST TO STARTING POINT, A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET. ALL IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE. LESS AND EXCEPT A 0.171 ACRE TRACT TRANSFERRED BY DEED FILED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 333, AT PAGE 213 OF THE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING. A 0.131 ACRE TRACT OF LAND DESIGNATED TRACT "2", ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY FOR MR. TROY JOHNSTON DATED JULY 15, 2008, BY W. G. KIRKLAND, P,L.S., SITUATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCE AT A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U,S. HIGHWAY NO. 167) SAID IRON ROD BEING 2880.69 FEET NORTH AND 2395.87 FEET EAST OF A 2" IRON SHAFT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, THENCE LEAYING SAID WEST LINE PROCEED NORTH 57 DEG 49 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 233.08 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED NORTH 30 DEG 48 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 126.32 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED NORTH 53 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 158.09 FEET TO A 3/4" REBAR (FOUND) MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE 0.131' ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 80 DEGREES 55 MINUTES 01 SECONDS EAST 89,70 FEET TO A 3/4"'1RON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 53 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 97.47 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO.167); THENCE PROCEED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 167) SOUTH 36 DEG 31 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 41.86 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (FOUND) MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 53 DEG 05 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY, 177.08 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.131 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL SERVITUDES OF RECORD OR OF USE. ALL AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY DATED JULY 15, 2008 BY WALTER GLEN KIRKLAND, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, LOUISIANA REGISTRY NO. 4759. A 0.428 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, DESIGNATED TRACT "1" ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT OF SURVEY FOR MR. TROY JOHNSTON DATED JULY 15, 2008, BY W.G. KIRKLAND, P.L.S., SITUATED IN THE SE 1/4 OF NW 1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AND BEING MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEGIN AT A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 167) SAID IRON ROD BEING 2880.69 FEET NORTH AND 2395.87 FEET EAST OF A 2" IRON SHAFT MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, THENCE LEAVING SAID WEST LINE PROCEED NORTH 57 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 54 SECONDS WEST 233.08 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET); THENCE PROCEED NORTH 30 DEGREES 48 MINUTES 14 SECONDS EAST 126.32 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (SET) ; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 53 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST 158.09 FEET TO A 3/4" REBAR (FOUND) MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 37 DEG 31 MINUTES 24 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY 210.00 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (FOUND); THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 53 DEG 05 MINUTES 51 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SHANNA LYNN STROZIER PROPERTY 180.77 FEET TO A 3/4" IRON ROD (FOUND) ON THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT (#023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 167); THENCE PROCEED ALONG THE WEST LINE OF STATE PROJECT #023-06-0050 (U.S. HIGHWAY NO.167) SOUTH 36 DEG 31 MINUTES 08 SECONDS WEST 2.50 FEET TO A RIGHT OF WAY MONUMENT (FOUND) AND SOUTH 10 DEG 52 MINUTES 17 SECONDS WEST 50.56 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING CONTAINING 0.428 ACRES AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL SERVITUDES OF RECORD OR OF USE. ALL AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY DATED JULY 15, 2008 BY WALTER GLEN KIRKLAND, PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, LOUISIANA REGISTRY NO. 4759. Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash WITH the benefit of appraisal. ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER S/TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY 11/26/25 12/31/25 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Nov 26 & Dec 31, 2025.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Jackson Parish Recreation District Synthetic Turf Replacement Project – Fields #1 through #5 Sealed bids will be received by the Jackson Parish Recreation District at the Recreation District Office, 5254 Highway 4, Jonesboro, LA 71251, until 11:00 A.M. on December 3RD, 2025, at which time and place, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the following project: PROJECT TITLE: Synthetic Turf Baseball/Softball fields Replacement – Jackson Parish Recreation Complex Fields #1–5 SCOPE OF WORK The work shall include, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove the existing synthetic turf systems and install new in-filled dual-fiber synthetic turf systems on five (5) baseball/softball fields as described below: INSERT CHART Turf System: • Dual-fiber (monofilament + slit-film) product • Color: Field Green/Lime Green alternating panels with Brown infield • Pile Height: 2.0 inches • Infill: Salvaged material + new ambient infill per manufacturer’s recommendations • Sport Markings: Standard baseball/softball inlaid tufted game lines • Graphics: Some Base Bid Includes: a) Furnish, install, and remove protection for turf access. b) Remove, salvage, and bag the existing infill system. c) Remove existing synthetic turf system and turn over to Owner. d) Furnish and install a new artificial in-filled grass surface. e) Furnish and install inlaid baseball/softball game lines in standard colors. f) Reinstall salvaged infill as directed. g) Furnish and install new ambient infill per manufacturer’s recommendation. h) Provide manufacturer’s warranty and installation warranty. BIDDING INFORMATION • Project Type: Public Works – Estimated Cost Exceeds $250,000 (Subject to Louisiana R.S. 38:2211 et seq.) • Bid Documents: Available from the Recreation District Office or electronically by request at 5254 Hwy 4, Jonesboro, LA 71251. • Delivery of Bids: Sealed bids must be hand-delivered, sent by certified mail, or submitted electronically No bids accepted on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal/USPS holidays. Public Bid Law. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Nov 12, 19 & 26, 2025.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the state fiscal year 2026-2027. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 will be available for review on October 1, 2025, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200M, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or online at https://www.dotd.la.gov/. All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views in person. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. Comments may also be provided at the link above. All interested parties will be able to listen to the meeting virtually. The information to participate virtually will be posted at the link above. Written statements and comments can be handed to the committee conducting the hearing or mailed to the following address, postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing: JOINT TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85) P.O. BOX 94245 BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245 Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD (Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. INSERT CHART Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Nov 19 & 26, 2025.