The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on April 13, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana. The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Wade McBride and Dennis Clary Absent: Calvin Waggoner Rick Barlo A school should select, and display at its discretion, the four displays attached to this guidance letter—provided that the displays themselves or funding for w gave the Invocation. Paulette Belton led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters. A motion was made by Rick Barlow seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on March 2, 2026. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to the approve the resolution to adopt the Attorney General’s guidance as its own and direct all schools within its jurisdiction to implement H.B. 71- displaying of the Ten Commandments in each classroom. Jackson Parish School Board April 13, 2026 Resolution BE IT FOREVER KNOWN, that by official action taken at its meeting of April 13, 2026, the Jackson Parish School Board (sometimes referred to as the “Board”) adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS, the Louisiana Legislature enacted, and the Governor signed into law, H.B. 71 (also known as Act No. 676); WHEREAS, H.B. 71 reflects the Legislature’s observation that “the Supreme Court of the United States [has] recognized that the Ten Commandments ‘have historical significance as one of the foundations of our legal system’”; WHEREAS, H.B. 71 reflects the Legislature’s “intent to ... ensure that the students in our public schools may understand and appreciate the foundational documents of our state and national government”; WHEREAS, to effectuate that intent, H.B. 71 directs “each public school governing authority [to] display the Ten Commandments in each classroom in each school under its jurisdiction,” in accordance with specific minimum requirements; WHEREAS, H.B. 71 provides that “[t]he nature of the display shall be determined by each governing authority”; WHEREAS, the Attorney General promulgated a guidance letter on January 3, 2025, containing the following recommendation: Louisiana schools should implement H.B. 71 pursuant to the following parameters: 1. the displays are donated—such that any given display may appear in any given classroom. 2. To ensure readability, each display should be between the statutory minimum size, 11 inches by 14 inches, and 18 inches by 24 inches. 3. To avoid any possibility of confusion regarding whether displays are attributable to individual teachers, a school should place its displays on any classroom wall other than behind a teacher’s desk, podium, or location from which a teacher ordinarily delivers instruction. 4. A school should seek to place its displays among others reflecting educational content, such as those displaying the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, and the Northwest Ordinance, see La. R.S. 25:1282. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by the vote reflected herein below, the Jackson Parish School Board does hereby elect to (a) adopt the Attorney General’s guidance as its own and (b) direct all schools within its jurisdiction to immediately implement H.B. 71 in accordance with that guidance, provided that the specified displays or funding are donated: ON THE MOTION OF Wade McBride and seconded by Paulette Belton, the following votes were cast: YEAS: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Wade McBride, Dennis Clary NEAS: None Absent: Calvin Waggoner w/signature President w/signature Secretary Item No. 6 was tabled. The Board recognized Danielle Copeland, Principal at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School and Chris Cavin, Principal at Quitman High School who presented information concerning NIET (National Institute for Excellence in Teaching). Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting. A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve payment to Uniti Fiber in the amount of $27,949.75 to purchase E-Rate Cat 2 equipment for E-Rate Year 2026-2027, to be paid from General Fund. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried accepting low quote of $29,500.00 from VCC Janitorial Supply to purchase three (5) Triple S Scrubbers, to be paid from Parish Wide Maintenance funds. The scrubbers will be used by all five (5) schools. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving to hire a Literacy/Numeracy Mentor for grades 6-8 (targeted for CIR schools) to be paid out of the 2026-2027 CLSD 3.0 and Redesign funds. This is a one-year position with the option to be renewed for an additional year dependent on grant funding. Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report. Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee. A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried accepting low quote of $93,702.00 from Fuqua Flooring to refinish the gym floor at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid as follows: Jonesboro Hodge District funds $32,630.00, Quitman District funds $29,610.00 and Weston District funds $31,462.00. Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee. A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving out of state travel for Quitman High School Beta members: Evie Hasley, Jana Potts, Will St. Clair, Bethany Webb and Niki St. Clair, Advisor to attend the National BETA Convention, June 16-20, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Expenses will be reimbursed according to Policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions. A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving approving out of state travel for Weston High School Beta members: Molly Beaubouef, Elsie Flynn, Addisyn Garrett, Rainey Gregory, Brianna Moffitt, Allison Morgan, Anna Shows, Abram Toms, Braedyn Turner, Madison Turner and Advisors, Kim Shows and Cyndi Beaubouef to attend the National Beta Convention, June 16-20, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Expenses will be reimbursed according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Beltonand carried approving out of state travel for Quitman High School FBLA members: Emmalynn Foster,Brylee Hasley,Amelia Staggs,Klea Blalock,Sunni Altheimer,Emma Toms,Raegan Bell,Audrina Martin,Katy Cumpton,Charleigh Newton,Lexie Tippen,Colton Powell,Averi Hasley,Addi Faber,Elizabeth Lemken and Advisor/Chaperone Jessica Staggs and Brandie Hasley, to attend the FBLA National Leadership Conference, June 27-July 3, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Expenses will be reimbursed according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to adjourn at 11:35 a.m.. President Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE Anyone knowing the address or location of MARGARET O. FORD, (a/k/a Margaret Osborne Ford, a/k/ Margaret Ford) please contact Douglas L. Stokes, Attorney at Law, 401 Polk Ave., Jonesboro, LA 71251 and provide that information to him. She has been sued by the Barksdale Federal Credit Union in a suit filed against her in Jackson Parish bearing Civil Suit # C-37589. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 17, 2026.

The Village of North Hodge held a meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Joanie Cannady, Clerk Tiffany Turnbow, Assistant Clerk Chasity Pennington, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Andrea Woods, Alderman Sarah Heard, Officer Rison, and Chief Bobby Dillon. Visitors: LRWA Clarence Beebe, Tony Duffey, Peggy Moffet, Clint Cannady, Lavon Hill, Joseph Crowell, Benny Lowery, Jared Carpenter, Kim Reed, Mary Bryant, Carlos Livingston, Sallie Mae Wilson, and Mr. Slaughter. Mayor Cannady greeted all who were present. Mayor Cannady called the meeting to order. Alderman Woods led the Invocation. Alderman Heard led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments: None Bills to Be Paid: Alderman Woods Made a Motion to Pay Bills. Alderman Heard Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. New Business: · LRWA Clarence Beebe Explanation was given by Mr. Beebe on the water rate study he completed for the Village of North Hodge. Discussion was had. · Resolution #203 MWPP Audit Report Alderman Woods made a Motion to approve Resolution 203. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. · Commission Board for Zoning Discussion was had. · LRWA- Susan Robbins Discussion was had on the location of Well #1 Public Comments #2: Village Members talked to The Board Members and Staff and Mr Clarence Beebe and asked questions on the water rate study. Information was given to each person present on the new rates and old rates. Council Comments: None Police Comments: Chief Dillon wants to move the previous Chief’s memorial sign closer to the park so it would be noticed more. Chief said the Department is doing better. Mayor Comments: Mayor Cannady informed the Alderman of town happenings. She gave information CGLA Workshop the office staff will be completing, Core and Main wants us to update our billings system. Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman Woods Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

Minutes Town of Jonesboro Zoning Board Meeting Date: 4/7/26 Time: 4 pm Location: Jonesboro Town Hall 128 Allen Ave Jonesboro, La 71251 1. Call to order- Meeting was called to order at 4 pm by Zoning Board Administrator, Austin Ballott III, Compliance Officer. 2. Roll Call- Timothy Stewart – Present; David Hammock – Present; Michael Holder – Present; Sam Lamkin – Absent; Antoan Leonard – Absent. 3. Invocation- D. Hammock. 4. Pledge of Allegiance – M. Holder. 5. Public Comments- None. 6. Approval of Agenda - Motion by Stewart. Second by Hammock. No discussion. Motion passed. 7. Approval of 3/18/2026 Zoning Board Meeting Minutes- Motion by Holder. Second by Hammock. No discussion. Motion passed. 8. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land (Parcels 0065025401/0065025450) at the end of Ninth Street to a Mobile Home Park - Motion by Stewart. Second by Holder. A brief discussion was held regarding process and options permitted by town ordinances that resulted in the applicant withdrawing his request. 9. Board Comments – None. 10. Adjournment - Motion by Hammock. Second by Holder. No discussion. Motion passed. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 11, 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) Shall Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a special tax of 5.07 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $983,600 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purposes of maintaining, improving and operating the buildings, equipment and property currently owned or subsequently purchased by the District; funding the operation of recreational programs within Jackson Parish; acquiring property, buildings, or equipment for the improvement and operation of the District, said millage to represent a .44 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 4.63 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on March 25, 2017? 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 $40,500. 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 Recreation District, Sports Complex Office, 5254 Hwy. 4, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026, at 12:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result 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, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2026.

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.

The Village of Simsboro Town Hall Meeting, April 6, 2026, 2026 The Village of Simsboro met in Regular session on April 6, at 6:00 P.M. at 2742 Martha St. Simsboro, Louisiana. Council members present were Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr., Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello, Alderman Doug Durrett and Alderman Jerry White. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. called the meeting to order. Alderman Jerry White led prayer and Alderman Doug Durrett led the pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. presented the Agenda to the Aldermen and asked for a motion to accept as presented. Motion was made by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello and seconded by Alderman Jerry White. The agenda was approved. Mayor Kenneth Slocum Jr. asked if there were any questions or corrections from March 2 ,2026 minutes and there were none. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello and seconded by Alderman Doug Durrett to accept the minutes as read. MOTION PASSED. Approval of Municipal Bill: The Aldermen were provided with a report of Accounts payable to review. Mayor Slocum. asked if there was any discussion about the bills. There were none. A motion was made to pay the municipal bills by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderman Doug Durrett. MOTION PASSED. PERMIT: Ryan Laborde – Addition to house - 2340 Martha St. APPROVED PERMIT: Jacon Landry – Replacing carport damaged by the ice storm – 4850 Hwy 563. APPROVED PERMIT: Steve Cranford – Move wood frame house – 9463 Hwy 80. APPROVED ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No. 06-26 – A Resolution Authorizing the return of overpaid funds to FEMA for disaster #4459DR. A motion was made by Alderman Jerry White and seconded by Alderman Doug Durrett. MOTION PASSED. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No. 07-26 – An application to CWSRF for sewer rehabilitation was presented to the council for adoption. A motion was made by Alderman Doug Durrett and seconded by Jerry White. MOTION PASSED. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION No. 08-26 – The Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Resolution was presented to the council for adoption. A motion was made by Alderman Doug Durrett and seconded by Alderwoman Hazel Tuminello. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Tommy James made mention of the ordinance not allowing mobile home rentals in the Village of Simsboro. Alderman Jerry White let Mr. James know it does not take long for rented mobile homes to be uncared for, and it is common for cities, towns and villages not to allow mobile homes inside the city limits for any purpose. Alderman Doug Durrett told Mr. James, the council represents the citizens, and the citizens are wanting something done about the mobile home issues the village is having. Mayor Slocum let Mr. James know that we are working on it. Mr. James stated for the record he would like the village to put his company on contract to manage mobile homes, and we can end all this. Chief Butler mentioned the situation is way better on Roberson Road now, at which time, Mayor Slocum stated that the Ordinance must be followed. Tatiana Gray asked about pre-existed mobile homes, the council informed her they are grandfathered in. Mr. James referred to his property on Roberson Road being rented in the past by previous owner, however the property on Roberson Road has never been a rental property. Alderman Jerry White insured those present the introduced ordinance is combining all the previous ordinance into one ordinance. Mr. Old stated that he knows someone who lost her mobile home due to the ice storm and she is not allowed to put a new mobile home on her property in the city limits of Ruston. FIRE COMMISSION REPORT: Mr. Jim Liner – Nothing to report. WATER AND SEWER REPORT: A.J. Swayze was absent. Jim Liner reported he used the spare pump at the Walnut Creek lift station, making a request to replace the spare pump when he ordered the pump needed for Rose St South. POLICE REPORT: Chief Gene Butler reported that he was having issues with people riding side by side on public streets. He also stated he was hearing talk of Mayor Slocum doing away the Police Chief job, Mayor Slocum reminded him of a conversation he and Chief Butler had about Butler retiring. A heated discussion occurred. MAYORS REPORT: Mayor Slocum starting by thanking Kip Franklin and Dan Lord for the AED unit donated to the Village. The mayor let the council know that George Walker will be addressing the treatment of the water system. Mayor Slocum mentioned the millage tax is coming up for renewal, and the millage has not been changed in many years. ADJOURN MEETING: Motion was made by Alderman Doug Durrett and seconded by Alderman Jerry White to adjourn meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55p.m. TOWN HALL MEETINGS ARE THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $48.00 on Apr 17, 2026.

ALTIER CREDIT UNION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 64492 SCOTTY LEE FERGUSON 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, 29 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: 2016 CAVALIER HOME BUILDERS INC. BEARING VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CCV075214ALAAC AND CCV075214ALBAC, 72 FEET IN LENGTH BY 32 FEET IN WIDTH, TOGETHER WITH ALL ADDITIONAL APPLIANCES, ACCESSORIES, AND FURNISHINGS INCLUDING MICROWAVE, REFRIGERATOR, OVEN/RANGE, A/C UNITS, STEPS, SKIRTING, DISHWASHER AND OTHER PAD Seized as the property of defendant SCOTTY LEE FERGUSON and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 14 days of April 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 04/17/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 17, 2026. mmm NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing, P.O. Box 3157, 208 Keeny Circle, RM 408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272 until 2:00 P.M., May 15, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened for the following: Bid Number 50012-650-26: Purchase and Installation of Gym Dividers for Recreation Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting is May 1, 2026 @ 1:00 PM at the Lambright Intramural Sports and Wellness Center 922 Tech Drive, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Specifications and bid documents for the above may be obtained from the Director of Purchasing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, phone 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(4). Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 17, 2026.

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 65038 DALTON DREW SMITH A/K/A DALTON D. SMITH A/K/A DALTON SMITH AND MADISON MACKENZIE ALEXANDER A/K/A MADISON M. ALEXANDER A/K/A MADISON ALEXANDER 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, 27 May, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: 2023 BUCCANEER (CAVA) MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBERS CBC053428ALA AND CBC053428ALB AND BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN LOT SOLD BY T.L. WAUGH TO J.T.HENRY AND RUNNING IN AN EASTWARDLY DIRECTION PARALLEL WITH HICO STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 35 YARDS; THENCE NORTHWEST 70 YARDS; THENCE WEST 35 YARDS; THENCE SOUTH 70 YARDS TO THE STARTING POINT, CONTAINING ONE-HALF ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREON AND THEREUNTO BELONGING AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY SOLD BY T.J. AUTRY TO T.O. WOODWARD ON AUGUST 24, 1907. THE SAID PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN EXISTING TWO INCH PIPE ON THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HICO STREET (LOUISIANA HIGHWAY NO. 151) AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHARLES RUEL COLVIN, ET UX, LOT AS PER DEED RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 145, PAGE 52, REGISTRY C-72104 OF THE RECORDS OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, SAID TWO INCH IRON PIPE BEING MORE PARTICULARLY IDENTIFIED AS BEING 654.19 FEET NORTH AND 406.27 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE WEST ONE HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 20 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, DUBACH, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA AS PER SURVEY BY W.R. BAGGETTE, C.E., DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1963 AND THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 293.35 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 75.60 FEET AND TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR SET ON THE APPARENT NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HICO STREET AT THE END OF AND EXISTING ROCK WALL AND TO THE STARTING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT RUN THENCE NORTH 89° 51 30” WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HICO STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 105 FEET AND TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY RUN NORTH 00°09’01” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET AND TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°51”30” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 105 FEET AND TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY RUN NORTH 00°09’01” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET AND TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89°51’30” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 105 FEET AND TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR; THENCE SOUTH 00°09’01” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET AND BACK TO THE STARTING POINT , CONTAINING 0.51 ACRES, MORE OR LESS Seized as the property of defendant DALTON DREW SMITH A/K/A DALTON D. SMITH A/K/A DALTON SMITH AND MADISON MACKENZIE ALEXANDER A/K/A MADISON M. ALEXANDER A/K/A MADISON ALEXANDER and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 14 day of April, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 04/17/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 17, 2026.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following entitled ordinance was introduced and read in the form required for adoption at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the Village of Simsboro, State of Louisiana, on April 6, 2026, and laid over for publication of notice. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REACT ORDINANCE No. 99-1, 99-2, 20-2, 03-04, 10-23 AND 07-07 AND ALL PRIOR AMENDED THERETO RELATIVE TO MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES AND ANY OTHER SIMILAR STRUCTURES TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT TO THE LOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTURED HOMES, MOBILE HOMES OF OTHER SIMILAR STRUCTURES, AS WELL AS EXISTING MOBILE HOME PARKS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE RESPECT THERETO. The ordinance will be considered for final adoption, after holding a public hearing, at a public meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Simsboro to be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m., at the Village of Simsboro Town Hall located at 2742 Martha St. Simsboro, Louisiana. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the Village no later than noon on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Town Hall at 318-247-6248. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $54.00 on Apr 17, 22 & 29, 2026

Sealed bids will be received by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish until Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am at its office in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, For furnishing: ITEM 1. Furnishing One (1) New (2026-2027) Heavy-Duty Cab & Chassis Tractor Truck ITEM 2. Furnishing Two (2) New Transfer (Refuse) Trailers Only bids submitted on Bid Forms will be accepted. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained from the office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 West Texas Ave, Ruston LA 71270. Bids can also be submitted electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Lincoln Parish Police Jury Jeri Lynn Webb Purchasing Officer Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Apr 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 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.