LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The City of Minden Electric Utility is soliciting qualifications from experienced, Louisiana-licensed, engineering firms to provide civil engineering and medium-voltage (MV) electrical design services for the development and interconnection of an approximately 2.75 MW AC solar photovoltaic (PV) system located on City-owned property and will interconnect to Mindens existing distribution system. The selected firm(s) will support site development and interconnection design. The intended project is expected to be completed through Louisianas defined CMAR process for political subdivisions. Interested design professionals who meet the minimum desired qualifications will submit a detailed curriculum vitae confirming how they meet those qualifications. References to prior facilities projects completed by the respondent, including the projects scopes and costs and whether a CMAR process was successfully utilized, will be submitted as exhibits to the CV. All information related to this RFQ, including the envisioned project scope and available funding, can be found and downloaded at https://lamats.easibuy.com . Interested engineers must register on the site by providing their contact information and following all online instructions. Responses will be submitted online only no later than 2:00 pm, April 27, 2025, at https://lamats.easibuy.com. Thereafter, the city alone will qualify an engineer after in-person interviews and/or discussions related to timelines, prior commitments, conflicts of interest and compensation. Those interviewed should be prepared to present a standard CMAR engineering design and services contract for review. The city, if it decides to go forward with a CMAR process, will hire the engineer it determines is best qualified and who will best meet the citys vision of quality design, state-of-the-art systems and budgetary priorities for its Electric Utility upgrade project. April 15, 2026 April 22, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

CITY OF MINDEN ORDINANCE NO. 1168 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT ORDINANCE NO. 1165, ESTABLISHING THE MINDEN ADMINISTRATIVE COURT PURSUANT TO LA R.S. 13:2575 AND 13:2576, ADOPTING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO AUTHORIZE THE NON-MANDATORY DISCRETIONARY ASSESSMENT OF FINES, CIVIL PENALTIES, AND COSTS, INCLUDING HEARING COSTS (THE MAXIMUM OF WHICH SHALL NOT EXCEED THOSE ESTABLISHED BY THE MINDEN CITY COURT); AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANY RELATED MATTERS THERETO AN ORDINANCE amending and reenacting Chapter 2 of the Minden Code of Ordinances, Administration: Article VI, Administrative Court: Sections 2-297, 2-299, 2-300, 2-302, 2-303, 2-304, 2-307, 2-308, 2-309, 2-310, 2-311, 2-312, 2-313, and 2-314 for clarification as provided herein. WHEREAS, technical amendments are appropriate for clarification of selected Sections of Chapter 2 of the Minden Code of Ordinances, Administration: Article VI, Administrative Court: Sections 2-297, 2-299, 2-300, 2-302, 2-303, 2-304, 2-307, 2-308, 2-309, 2-310, 2-311, 2-312, 2-313, and 2-314; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Minden, Louisiana, in legal session convened, that the selected Sections herein of Chapter 2 of the Minden Code of Ordinances, Administration: Article VI, Administrative Court: Sections 2-297, 2-299, 2-300, 2-302, 2-303, 2-304, 2-307, 2-308, 2-309, 2-310, 2-311, 2-312, 2-313, and 2-314 be amended and enacted as provided herein to read as follows, to-wit: ARTICLE VI. Administrative Court Section 2-297. Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to establish an efficient, non-criminal, administrative process for the adjudication and correction of violations of blighted properties and abandoned properties (La. R.S. 13:2575.D.(2), referred to in this Article as D(2) cases), other violations of Minden ordinances pertaining to the public health, housing, fire code, environment (including junk, rubbish, and litter), junked or abandoned vehicles, and historic district regulation, and such other property conditions constituting a threat to the public health, safety, and welfare as may be designated by the Mayor (La. R.S. 13:2575.D.(1), referred to in this Article as D(1) cases). This process is intended to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Minden, promote neighborhood integrity, and preserve property values by providing a fair and expeditious method of enforcement, correction, and abatement. Section 2-298. Authority. This Administrative Court is established under the authority vested in the City of Minden by the Louisiana Constitution and in direct accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 13:2575 and 13:2576. Section 2-299. Scope and Definitions. This Article shall apply to all immovable property, including all lots, plots, or parcels of land and any structures or improvements thereon, whether residential, commercial, industrial, or vacant, located within the corporate limits of the City of Minden. However, nothing in this Article shall be construed to affect activities which occur on the premises of manufacturing facilities which are regulated by Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (Minerals, Oil, and Gas). For the purposes of this Article, the following definitions shall apply: Blighted Property shall mean any vacant or occupied immovable property which has been declared to be a public nuisance by the Minden Building Official, as confirmed by the Administrative Judge following a hearing to be a public nuisance and therefore blighted, under the criteria of LA R.S. 33:1374.B.(1) and (7), namely (as they may be amended) that the immovable property or any structure thereon, by reason of the condition in which it is permitted to remain, may endanger the health, life, limb, or property of any person, or cause any hurt, harm, damages, injury, or loss to any person in any one or more of the following conditions: The property is dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, or unsanitary, is detrimental to health, morals, safety, public welfare and the well-being of the community, endangers life or property, or is conducive to ill health, delinquency, and crime. The property is a fire hazard. The conditions present on the property and its surrounding grounds are not reasonably or adequately maintained, thereby causing deterioration and creating a blighting influence or condition on nearby properties and thereby depreciating the value, use, and enjoyment to such an extent that it is harmful to the public health, welfare, safety, and the economic stability of the area, community, or neighborhood in which such public nuisance is located. Abandoned Property shall mean any immovable property, including any building or structure thereon, which has been declared abandoned by the Minden Building Official, as confirmed by the Administrative Judge following a hearing, and shall have the same meaning and criteria as set forth in La. R.S. 33:4720.59(D)(2), as it may be amended. City shall mean the City of Minden, Louisiana. Administrative Judge shall mean the Administrative Hearing Officer for the City of Minden Administrative Court as authorized by LA R.S. 13:2575. Owner shall mean the owner of record of the subject property as listed in the most current records of the Webster Parish Assessors Office. Section 2-300. Creation of Court. There is hereby established an administrative adjudication system to be known as the City of Minden Administrative Court (hereinafter referred to as the Court). The Court shall function as a quasi-judicial body with the authority to hear and decide matters concerning violations state statutes or city ordinances pertaining to public health, housing, fire code, environmental, and historic district ordinances, including those relating to blighted and abandoned property as defined herein. Section 2-301. Administrative Judge. The Court shall be presided over by a single Administrative Judge. Appointment: The Administrative Judge shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council. The Administrative Judge shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. Qualifications: The Administrative Judge shall be an attorney at law, licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana, and in good standing with the Louisiana State Bar Association. Recusal: The Administrative Judge shall recuse himself/herself from any hearing in which they have a personal, financial, or professional interest in the property or the outcome of the matter. Section 2-302. Powers and Duties of the Administrative Judge. The Administrative Judge shall have the authority to: Administer oaths and affirmations. Issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents, records, or other evidence. Conduct hearings in an orderly and fair manner, ensuring due process for all parties. Take testimony and accept evidence. Issue written orders, judgments, and notices of judgment. Determine whether a violation of city ordinances or state statutes exists. Order the abatement of violations within a specified time period. Impose fines, civil penalties, administrative costs, and hearing costs as authorized by this Article and applicable state law. Suspend or reduce fines and penalties in accordance with established policies for compliance. Section 2-303. Building Official and Code Enforcement. Designation: The City of Minden Building Official shall serve as the primary administrative official for the investigation and presentation of violations before the Court, following the Building Officials service by certified mail of a Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing to the property owner. Duties: The duties of the Building Official in relation to the Court shall include, but are not limited to: Identifying and inspecting properties suspected of being blighted, abandoned, or otherwise in violation of pertinent city ordinances or state statutes. Prioritizing cases based on the severity of the violation and the threat posed to public health, safety, and welfare. Preparing a comprehensive case file for each property, including inspection reports, photographs, and ownership records. Filing the Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing, if any violations remain uncorrected by the deadline for compliance set forth in the Notice, with the Docket Clerk to initiate Court proceedings. Presenting the Citys case, evidence, and testimony during the administrative hearing. Conducting follow-up inspections to verify compliance, including with Orders issued by the Administrative Judge. Beautification Advisory Panel Creation: A Beautification Advisory Panel of five (5) members is created with whom the Building Official has the ability, but not the responsibility, to confer regarding matters being considered for referral to the Administrative Court, or otherwise, at his non-mandatory discretion and by such means of communication as he may choose. Membership: The Beautification Advisory Panel members shall serve without compensation and solely in an advisory capacity. Five (5) members shall be appointed by the City Council, with each City Council representative appointing one (1) member. City Council members shall name their appointed member by written communication to the Mayor by no later than the deadline for such appointments communicated by the Mayor to the City Council following the effective date of the Ordinance creating this Article. Should any City Council member fail to communicate his/her appointment to the Mayor by the stated deadline, the Mayor may appoint a person to fill that position. Terms: Members of the Beautification Advisory Panel shall serve terms coterminous with the then-current term of their appointing City Council representative or Mayor. Members may be reappointed in the same manner as their original appointment, with any vacancy being filled in the same manner. Section 2-304. Docket Clerk. Designation: A Docket Clerk shall be designated by the City to provide clerical and administrative support to the Court. (b) Duties: The duties of the Docket Clerk shall include, but are not limited to: Maintaining the official docket and case files for the Court. Scheduling hearing dates and times in coordination with the Administrative Judge. Issuing and serving all Court notices required by law, not otherwise served by the Building Official, adhering to the notice requirements set forth in La. R.S. 13:2575. Receiving and filing all documents, evidence, and pleadings submitted by the City or property owners. Drafting and issuing subpoenas as directed by the Administrative Judge. Transmitting final Orders and Judgments to the property owner. Recording Judgments and Liens in the Mortgage Records of the Webster Parish Clerk of Court. Section 2-305. Court Security. Designation: The Ward 1 Marshal is hereby authorized to serve as the Bailiff for the Court. Duties: The Bailiff shall attend all sessions of the Court to maintain order, ensure the safety of the Administrative Judge and all participants, and execute the orders of the Administrative Judge regarding courtroom conduct. Section 2-306. Initiation of Proceedings. Proceedings before the Court shall be initiated by the filing of a Petition for Adjudication or similar charging document by the Building Official with the Docket Clerk. This document shall specify the nature of the violation, the location of the property, and the specific ordinance(s) alleged to be violated. Section 2-307. Notice of Hearing. Service of Notice of Hearing: Service by the Building Official of a Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing shall be made in accordance with the requirements and timeframes of La. R.S. 13:2575.D.(1) and (2). The Notice shall be sent by certified mail to the address of the property owner as listed in the assessors records or otherwise determined, or by personal service. The Notice shall state the time, date, and location of the hearing, and the alleged violation(s) of city ordinances or state statues. Timeframe: The hearing date of D(1) cases shall be scheduled no less than fifteen (15) days after the date of mailing of the Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing to the property owner, with the date of postmark deemed to be the date of delivery. The hearing date of D(2) cases shall be scheduled no less than thirty (30) days after service of the Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing by mail or personal service to the property owner and to each mortgagee of record at the address provided in the recorded mortgage. Section 2-308. Conduct of Hearing. Rules of Evidence: The formal Louisiana Code of Evidence shall not strictly apply; instead, the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the rules of evidence of the Louisiana Administrative Procedure Act. Rights of Respondent. The person charged with the violation may present any relevant evidence and testimony at the hearing and may be represented by an attorney at law as he/she may retain. Section 2-309. Rules of Procedure. The Administrative Judge is hereby authorized to adopt, publish, and amend written Rules of Procedure governing the administration of the Court, provided such rules are not inconsistent with this Article or State Law. Section 2-310. Orders. Within thirty (30) days, excluding legal holidays, following the conclusion of the hearing, the Administrative Judge shall issue a final written Order stating whether the owner is in violation of state statute or city ordinance as set forth in the Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing. If a violation is found, the Order shall specify the nature of the violation, the actions required to correct the violation, and a deadline for said correction. The Order shall also state the amount of any fine, civil penalty, fees, or costs assessed. Notice shall be given as provided in La. R.S. 13:2575.F. Section 2-311. Penalties and Costs. Fines: The Administrative Judge has the non-mandatory discretion to assess fines and civil penalties up to $500 for each violation of the applicable state statutes or city ordinances (which hereby are amended to include the assessment of such fines and civil penalties) cited in the Notice of Violation and/or Required Appearance at Hearing. Costs: The Administrative Judge has the non-mandatory discretion to assess all costs incurred by the City in the identification and processing of the violation, including but not limited to: hearing costs (the maximum of which shall not exceed those established by the Minden City Court, which are adopted herein by reference), administrative costs, inspection fees, mailing and service costs, curator fees (if required), and any other fees or costs that may be authorized by the City. Any fines, civil penalties, fees, or costs collected shall be allocated as provided by the City. Per Diem: The Administrative Judge has the non-mandatory discretion in extraordinary cases to order that fines or civil penalties accrue on a per-diem basis until the violation is corrected. Section 2-312. Lien and Privilege. If the property owner fails to comply with the Order or pay the assessed fines, civil penalties, fees, and costs within the time specified, a copy of the Order shall be filed and recorded in the Mortgage Records of the Webster Parish Clerk of Court by the Docket Clerk. Pursuant to La. R.S. 13:2575(C), the recordation of the Order shall constitute a lien and privilege against the land and improvements. This lien shall have the ranking as provided by La. R.S. 9:4821(A)(1). Section 2-313. Enforcement. The City may enforce the lien and collect the fines, civil penalties, fees, and costs, as provided in La. R.S. 13:2575 and 13:2576. Section 2-314. Right of Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a final Order of the Administrative Court may appeal the decision to the 26th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Webster. (b) Timeframe: Such appeal must be filed within thirty (30) days of the date of the Administrative Judges written Order, pursuant to La. R.S. 13:2575(H). BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the ordinance are hereby repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall be binding and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the first publication in the official journal of the City of Minden. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that it is the intention of the City Council and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances, City of Minden, Louisiana, and the sections of this ordinance may be numbered to accomplish such intention. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Minden on this 6th day of April 2026, by the following vote and upon motion and second of Andy Pendergrass and Michael Roy, respectively: AYE(S): 5 NAY(S): 0 ABSENCE(S): 0 ABSTENT-ION(S): 0 Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Langford, City Clerk April 15, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON APRIL 6, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, District D Councilman Michael Roy, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Prayer: Andy Pendergrass The prayer was offered by Andy Pendergrass. Pledge: Carlton Buddy Myles The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Carlton Buddy Myles. Call Meeting to Order Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. Additions to Agenda There were no additions to the agenda. Public Comments It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote. Adoption of Minutes (1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on March 2, 2026 Michael Roy moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop held on March 2, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on March 2, 2026 Carlton Buddy Myles moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session held on March 2, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. Resolutions (3) Adopt Resolution - Amending the City of Minden 2025-2026 Budget Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution to Amend the City of Minden 2025-2026 Budget, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (4) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Credit Card Signatory Power for Certain City of Minden Personnel Latasha Mitchell moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Credit Card Signatory Power for Certain City of Minden Personnel, as presented. This Resolution adds Zack Harrison as Recreation Enhancement Coordinator and adds Haley Lewis as Assistant Recreation Enhancement Coordinator. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. (5) Adopt Resolution - A Resolution to Participate in the LaMATS Administered Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission (LACPC) and to Appoint Representative Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt a Resolution to Participate in the LaMATS Administered Cooperative Purchasing Joint Commission (LACPC) and to Appoint Nicholas A. Cox as Representative, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. Ordinances (6) Adopt Ordinance No. 1168 - An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Ordinance No. 1165, Establishing the Minden Administrative Court Pursuant to LA R.S. 13:2575 and 13:2576, Adopting Technical Amendments to Authorize the Non-Mandatory Discretionary Assessment of Fines, Civil Penalties, and Costs, Including Hearing Costs (the Maximum of Which Shall Not Exceed Those Established by the Minden City Court); and to Provide for Any Related Matters Thereto Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1168 - An Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Ordinance No. 1165, Establishing the Minden Administrative Court Pursuant to LA R.S. 13:2575 and 13:2576, Adopting Technical Amendments to Authorize the Non-Mandatory Discretionary Assessment of Fines, Civil Penalties, and Costs, Including Hearing Costs (the Maximum of Which Shall Not Exceed Those Established by the Minden City Court); and to Provide for Any Related Matters Thereto, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Authority for Mayor to Enter into an Agreement (7) Authority for Mayor Cox to Enter into a Sports Tourism Services Agreement Between the City of Minden and Airstream Ventures Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize Mayor Cox to enter into a Sports Tourism Services Agreement Between the City of Minden and Airstream Ventures, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. (8) Authority for Mayor Cox to Execute a Deed for Donation to City of Minden of Two (2) Tracts of Land for Lift Station Improvements and Retainage of an Access & Utility Servitude Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to execute a Deed for Donation to City of Minden of Two (2) Tracts of Land for Lift Station Improvements and Retainage of an Access & Utility Servitude, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Condemned Property (9) Condemned Property - 704 Cherry Street (District A) - Nicole Stewart The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Nicole Stewart 508 Joel Street Minden, Louisiana 71055 704 Cherry Street Lots #1 & 2 Blk. S, J.M. Brown Addn. With no party representing the property owner present at the time that this item was heard, Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 30 days of April 6, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. (10) Condemned Property - 716 East Street (District A) - Rodell Bailey Estate The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Rodell Bailey Estate c/o Gloria T. Timmons P.O. Box 1462 Minden, Louisiana 71058 716 East Street Lot #14, Blk. A, J.R. Moore Addn. With no party representing the property owner present at the time that this item was heard, Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 30 days of April 6, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. (11) Condemned Property - 319 Pershing Street (District A) - Fannie Morris/Webster Parish Police Jury The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Property Owner Fannie Morris Address 319 Pershing Street Description Lots #5, 6 & East 30 ft. of Lot #4, Blk. R, Rosedale Subdiv. With no party representing the property owner present at the time that this item was heard, Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 30 days of April 6, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (12) Condemned Property - 114, 116 & 118 N. Talton Street (District B) - Alice Day Jones The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Property Owner Alice Day Jones Address 114, 116 & 118 N. Talton Street Description Lot #2 of Subdiv. of N/2 of Lot #4, Warsaw Addn. in NW/4 of NE/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Being Lot 60 x 204 ft.) With no party representing the property owner present at the time that this item was heard, Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 180 days of April 6, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Final Plat Approval (13) Final Plat Approval - Lot Split of Property Owned by Abby and Daniel Monday Located at 612 Germantown Road Andy Pendergrass moved to approve the final plat for the lot split of property owned by Abby and Daniel Monday located at 612 Germantown Road, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (14) Final Plat Approval - Lot Split of Property Owned by Myles-N-Myles Enterprises of Minden, LLC Located at 906 Devereaux Street Latasha Mitchell moved to approve the final plat for the lot split of property owned by Myles-N-Myles Enterprises of Minden, LLC located at 906 Devereaux Street, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): None. Abstention(s): Carlton Buddy Myles. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. Reports (15) Budget/Financial Report for February 2026 City Clerk Melaney Langford presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of February 2026. No motion was required. (16) Fire Report for March 2026 Fire Chief Brian Williams presented the Fire Report for the month of March 2026. No motion was required. (17) Police Report for February 2026 Michael Roy moved to accept the Police Report for the month of February 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Presentation of Proclamations/Awards (18) Presentation of Proclamation to Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) Mayor Cox presented a proclamation to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) declaring the month of April 2026 as Donate Life Month. Adjournment Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Langford, City Clerk April 15, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC VS. NICHOLAS BURCH SENTELL In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82343 By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITH the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse i n the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Lot 1 , Bistineau Timber Lakes Subdivision, a subdivision of Webster Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Book 939, Page 836 of the Conveyance Records of Webster Parish, Louisiana, together with rights granted in a predial servitude of passage granted in the Vendors Lien filed of record on ctober 3, 2002, in the Conveyance Book 942, Page 825 of the Conveyance Records o f Webster Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court.JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy April 15, 2026 May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Announcement of Public Meeting Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Fire Station No. 1 , 349 Main Street, Doyline, Louisiana, the Board of Commissioners of Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Fire Protection District No. 3 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana to authorize the levy of an ad valorem tax therein. April 15, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN WORKSHOP HELD ON APRIL 6, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, District D Councilman Michael Roy, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Absence(s): None. Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. The following topics were discussed: Entegrity Energy Partners, LLC, the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA), miscellaneous city matters, the February 2026 Police Report, the March 2026 Fire Report, and the February 2026 Budget Report. No votes were cast during these discussions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Langford, City Clerk April 15, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS. MICHAEL JOE LANGLEY AKA MICHAEL J LANGLEY AKA MICHAEL LANGLEY In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82540. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court o f Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4; 5, 6, 12, 13, and 14, Block], Cypress Isle Subdivision, Unit No. 4, a subdivision of Webster Parish, Louisiana, as per plat thereof filed in Map Book 3 , Page 37, Records of Webster Parish, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, having a municipal address of 375 Bossier Street, Heflin, Louisiana 71039. Together with all the buildings and improvements thereon including one (1) certain 2021 Southern Energy manufactured home bearing manufacturer Serial number: SEWO22286TX-A/B, which manufactured home was immobilized pursuant to LRS. 1149.4 Affidavit to Immobilize Manufactured Home recorded in the Parish of Webster, Louisiana, as Instrument Number: 595009. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy April 15, 2026 May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SALE REGIONS BANK DBA REGIONS MORTGAGE VS. MICHAEL CASEY WILLIAMS In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82495. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out o f the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law a t the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Begin at iron pipe set for the center of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, and run East along old fence line 860.3 feet to the West right of way of Old Minden to Cotton Valley Road; thence run North 8 degrees 40 minutes East along said right of way 291 feet; thence run North 1 degree 10 minutes East 290 feet along said right of way; thence run North 4 degrees 25 minutes West 296 feet along said right of way to Point of Beginning; thence run South 83 degrees 54 minutes West 226 feet; thence run North 5 degrees 8 minutes West 119.75 feet; thence run North 83 degrees 35 minutes East 87.58 feet; thence run North 78 degrees 3 minutes East 130 feet to west right of way line of Cotton Valley- Minden Road; thence run along said right of way South 9 degrees 2 minutes East 137 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements and rights thereto belonging. AND Begin at center of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, thence run East 860.3 feet, more or less, to the West right of way line of the Old Minden-Cotton Valley Road; thence run North 8 degrees 40 minutes East 260 feet 2 inches to the Point of Beginning of the property herein described; thence continue North 8 degrees 40 minutes East 31 feet; thence run North 1 degree 10 minutes East 290 feet; thence run North 4 degrees 25 minutes West 296 feet; thence run South 83 degrees 54 minutes West 226 feet; thence run South 5 degrees 8 minutes East 581.65 feet; thence run East 165.7 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements located thereon and all rights thereto belonging. LESS AND EXCEPT the following: Begin at the center of Section 25, Township 19 North, Range 10 West, Webster Parish, Louisiana, thence run East 860.3 feet, more or less, to the West right of way line of Old Minden-Cotton Valley Road; thence run North 8 degrees 40 minutes East 260 feet 2 inches to the Point of Beginning of the property herein described: thence run West 165.7 feet; thence run North 5 degrees 8 minutes West 350.25 feet; thence run North 83 degrees 54 minutes East 226 feet to West right of way line of Old Minden-Cotton Valley Road; thence run South 4 degrees 2 5 minutes East 65 feet; thence run South 1 degree 1 0 minutes West 290 feet; thence run South 8 degrees 40 minutes West 31 feet to the Point of Beginning, together with all improvements located thereon and all rights thereto belonging. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy April 15, 2026 May 13, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF DUBBERLY 4365 HIGHWAY 531 DUBBERLY, LOUISIANA 71024 CONTRACT D NEW GROUND STORAGE TANK General Notice The Village of Dubberly is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: CONTRACT D NEW GROUND STORAGE TANK PROJECT NO. 2510-66-EN Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Village of Dubberly located at 4365 Highway 531, Dubberly, LA 71024 until the 5th day of May, 2026 at 11:00 AM local time, and shall at that time and place publicly open bids and read them aloud. The Project consists of constructing a 97,000 gallon, galvanized, bolted, steel ground storage tank, concrete foundation, piping and appurtenances. An existing 27,600 gallon, galvanized, bolted, steel G.S.T., ring and appurtenances shall be demolished, removed from the site and properly disposed of. Bids are requested for the following Contract: D New Ground Storage Tank Project No. 2510-66-EN Owner anticipates that the Projects total bid price will be approximately $148,750.00 Project has an expected duration of 120 calendar days. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Service Group Unlimited, LLC, 116 Smelser Road, Monroe, LA 71202. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $150 for each set. Deposits on the first set of documents furnishedprime biddersshallbefully refundedupon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders,the deposit lesstheactual cost of reproduction,shallbe refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Compact Disc containing Bidding Documents (PDF) are available at a cost of $25. No refund will be given for returned CDs. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Service Group Unlimited, LLC. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Offices receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents on compact disc will be sent via the prospective Bidders delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. Instructions to Bidders For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Classification This project is classified as: Municipal and Public Works Construction This Advertisement is issued by: Village of Dubberly W.C. Hirth, Mayor April 6, 2026 Date April 8, 2026 April 15, 2026 April 22, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Directors (the Governing Authority), acting as the Governing Authority of the Webster Parish School Board - Educational Facilities Improvement District (the District), on March 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 (SALES & USE TAX) Shall the Webster Parish School Board - Educational Facilities Improvement District (the District) be authorized to levy and collect a sales and use tax of 1% (the Tax) in accordance with Louisiana law, but expressly exempting the sale at retail, the use, the consumption, the distribution, and the storage for use or consumption of food and prescription drugs from the levy of the Tax (an estimated $4,077,097 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 20 years, commencing October 1, 2026, with the net proceeds of the Tax to be dedicated and used to assist the Webster Parish School Board by providing additional funding for authorized purposes to benefit the public school system within the parishwide jurisdiction of the District? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven oclock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight oclock (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 $62,900. 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 Parish School Board Office, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 5:30 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. April 8, 2026 April 15, 2026 April 22, 2026 April 29, 2026 Minden Press-Herald NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the Governing Authority), acting as the governing authority of Consolidated School District No. 3 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the District), on March 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: CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 PROPOSITION (MILLAGE REDEDICATION) Shall Consolidated School District No. 3 of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana (the District), be authorized to rededicate all of the proceeds heretofore or hereafter received by the District from the levy and collection of a 25.21 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District, authorized to be levied through the year 2037 pursuant to elections held on April 28, 2018 and October 11, 2025 (the Tax), (an estimated $975,375 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for the purpose of providing additional support to public schools in the District, including acquiring, constructing, repairing, improving, maintaining and/or operating schools and school related facilities, equipment and programs for the District? The said special election will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at seven oclock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight oclock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit: PRECINCTS 16(PART) 31(PART) 32 33(PART) 34(PART) 35 36 38 39 40 The polling places at the precincts in the District 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 $25,500. 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 Parish School Board Office, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 6:00 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 District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. April 8, 2026 April 15, 2026 April 22, 2026 April 29, 2026 Minden Press-Herald