PUBLIC NOTICE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Vermilion Parish School Board met, July 15, 2026, in regular session at 216 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, LA, at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Mrs. Charlotte Detraz, Mr. Chris Hebert, Mr. Gregg Meaux, Mr. Kevin Meyers, Mr. Kibbie Pillette, Mr. Jason Roy, Mr. Dale Stelly and Mr. Nick Touchet. Absent: Dr. David Dupuis. On motion of Mrs. Detraz, seconded by Mr. Pillette and carried out unanimously, the Board adopted agenda items as follows: Approved adopting revisions to policy IHC (Class Rankings). Approved restructuring of the Special Education Department, as presented. Approved adopting a "Director of Diverse Learners" job description. Approved proposal to renew contract for printing equipment with Superior Office Products for a five year period. Approved appointing the BoardÕs Official Journal for the 2026 Ð 2027 fiscal year to the Abbeville Meridional. Approved awarding bids for limestone for school bus turnarounds/maintenance needs for the 2026 Ð 2027 fiscal year to Heritage Shell & Limestone. Approved revisions to policy DFI (Admissions and Gate Receipts). Approved revisions to policy DJC (Payroll Procedures). On motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Stelly and carried out unanimously, the Board adopt the minutes as transcribed for filing purposes as the official minutes of the Vermilion Parish School Board for the meeting held on June 18, 2026. The Board received reports and updates from Superintendent Byler, including a presentation of the 2026 LEAP Data. On motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Pillette and carried out unanimously, the Board approved entering into executive session to discuss litigation (State of LA and VPSB v. The Louisiana Land and Exploration Company, et al, Docket No. 82,162, Division D, 15th Judicial District Court. On motion of Mrs. Detraz, seconded by Mr. Hebert and carried out unanimously, the Board reconvened into regular session. The Board received Information and Advisory Reports as follows: ¥ Business Department: Sales Tax Report ¥ Business Department: Oil & Gas Revenue Report ¥ Business Department: Insurance Fund Report ¥ Human Resources Department: Personnel list: Information and Advisory July 15, 2026 APPOINTMENTS Baugh, Rebecca - Rene Rost Middle - MS Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Ryan Francsen who resigned Briggs, Kim - Abbeville High - Cafeteria Manager Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Brenda Nunez who resigned Broussard, Mandi - Meaux Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 through May 28, 2027 ONLY Ð replaces Renee Dubois who retired Carmouche, Melynda - Abbeville High - Secondary English Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Shana Dugas who retired Chapman, Racheal - Eaton Park Elementary - EL Migrant Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 - position created at 2026 staffing Cormier, Ronnie - Abbeville High - Secondary Math Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Timothy Davis who rescinded Duplantis, Makala - JH Williams Middle - MS Business/Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Dolly Rousseau who rescinded Foret, Ashley - Seventh Ward Elementary - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Kristie Gaspard who resigned Guidry, Avery - Meaux Elementary - Elementary Band/Music Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Lisa Blaney who resigned Guidry, Kenneth - Gueydan High - MS ELA/SS Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Crystal Patin who resigned Guidry, Saritha - Indian Bayou Elementary - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Melanie Fuselier who resigned Hammet, Amy - Abbeville High - Secondary Science Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Ronnie Cormier who was 1yr only Hammet, James - Abbeville High - Agriscience Teacher Ð effective August 1, 2026 Ð replaces Adam Pousson who rescinded Jennings, Charnele - Cecil Picard Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Mary Ellen Marceaux who resigned LaViolette, Taylor - Leblanc Elementary - School Administrative Services Assistant Ð effective July 27, 2026 Ð replaces Kelly Guilbeau who resigned Lemaire, Sara - Kaplan High - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Alexa Lege who moved to another position McElroy, Carol - Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Priscilla Brown who resigned McRee, Abby - Eaton Park Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Lauren Bursavich who resigned Meaux, Gabrielle - Herod Elementary - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective August 11, 2026 Ð replaces Luis Garcia Cruz who moved to another position Mire, Naomi - Eaton Park Elementary - Behavior Interventionist Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Katie Villien who moved to another position Moreau, Samantha - JH Williams Middle - MS ELA Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Laura Ceasar who rescinded North, Lori - Herod Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Kallen Belanger who resigned Petrey, Rachel - North Vermilion Middle - School Administrative Services Assistant Ð effective July 27, 2026 Ð replaces Nolan Theriot who moved to another position Pousson, Adam - Kaplan High - Agriscience Teacher Ð effective July 1, 2026 Ð replaces Jamie Lee who resigned Roy, Shane - Cecil Picard Elementary Ð Sweeper Ð effective June 30, 2026 Ð replaces Crystal Gaspard who resigned Terrebonne, Marae - Leblanc Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Taylor LaViolette who moved to another position Thomas, Darnell - Abbeville High - Secondary Math Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Jalen Hill who was 1yr only Tucker, Alyssa - Cecil Picard Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Sieghan Breaux who rescinded MATERNITY LEAVE Gaspard, Caroline - Rene Rost Middle - MS Teacher Ð effective August 24, 2026, through October 4, 2026 Luquette, Katlyn - Central Office - Student Services Coordinator Ð effective June 9, 2026, through July 20, 2026 Meaux, Alania - Indian Bayou Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 27, 2026, through October 7, 2026 RESIGNATIONS Baudoin, Hannah - Kaplan Elementary - PreK Teacher Ð effective July 3, 2026 Blaney, Lisa - Meaux Elementary - Elementary Band/Music Teacher Ð effective June 30, 2026 Bourque, Molly - Eaton Park Elementary - Instructional Coach Ð effective June 18, 2026 Beuhler, Jordan - JH Williams Middle - Lache Pas Teacher Ð effective June 19, 2026 Bessard, Ardrema - Erath High School - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective June 2, 2026 Brown, Priscilla - Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective June 17, 2026 Collignon, Amy - Erath Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective May 23, 2026 Dyess, Candice - Eaton Park Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective July 12, 2026 Franscen, Ryan - Rene Rost Middle - MS Math Teacher Ð effective June 18, 2026 Hebert, Joni - Central Office - Special Education Coordinator Ð effective July 18, 2026 Landry, Valerie - North Vermilion Middle Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective July 15, 2026 Leblanc, Kaitlyn - Cecil Picard Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective July 11, 2026 Mire, Caleb - Abbeville High - Secondary Teacher Ð effective July 14, 2026 Suggs, Keesha - Central Office - SPED Coordinator Ð effective July 7, 2026 Todd, Kamilah - JH Williams Middle - School Administrative Services Assistant Ð effective July 10, 2026 RESCINDED Bursavich, Lauren - Eaton Park Elementary - SPED Teacher Ð effective June 19, 2026 Patin, Crystal - Gueydan High - MS Teacher Ð effective July 26, 2026 RETIREMENT Bob, Amy - Central Office - CNP Area Manager Ð effective July 1, 2026 Green, Troy - Eaton Park Elementary - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective August 13, 2026 TRANSFERS (INVOLUNTARY) Tate, April - Abbeville High from North Vermilion Middle - Secondary Social Studies Teacher from MS Social Studies Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026 Ð replaces Caleb Mire who resigned CHANGE IN LOCATION Hood, Ellie - Eaton Park from Leblanc Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 10, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * On motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Pillette and carried unanimously, the Board adjourned Regular Meeting #12 at 6:40 p.m. /s/ Mr. Nick Touchet Nick Touchet Board President /s/ Mr. Thomas Byler Thomas Byler Secretary-Treasurer (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 8, 2026) Cost: $336.00

Public Notice The U.S. Air Force will be conducting a training mission in Vermilion Parish and 3 neighboring parishes the week of August 10th. The 757th Air Force Aerial Spray Unit will be using a C-130 cargo plane to spray mosquitoes. The mission is scheduled to take place on the evening of Thursday, August 13th beginning after sunset and will take 1.5-2 hrs to complete. Weather may impact the exact date of the mission. The flight path is south of LA hwy 14 from Gueydan to Delcambre and an area south of Maurice. The 757th unit sprays for mosquitoes around the nation and has sprayed Vermilion Parish in the past, following hurricanes. This joint endeavor will benefit the 757th USAF Aerial Spray Unit as well as Vermilion Parish. The Unit gets training hours and becomes more familiar with Vermilion Parish and Vermilion Parish gets mosquito control at no cost other than the chemical. Any questions related to this mission should be directed to Billy Noegel, Mosquito Control Director at 337-898-4338. (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 8, 2026) Cost: $30.00

TOWN OF DELCAMBRE will receive bids on the following item until September 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm at 107 N Railroad St., Delcambre, La 70528 These items are being sold as is an is available for inspection. To view these items for bid, please contact Town of Delcambre City Hall at 337-492-4452. GENERATOR WITH TRAILER-KOHLER POWER SYSTEM-FASTRESPONSE Sealed bids must be received no later than September 14, 2026 at the Town of Delcambre City Hall. Bids can be dropped in night drop located on City Hall door, label on envelope Bid for Generator with Trailer. Please make sure bid includes Name and Phone Number to ensure the high bidder is able to be notified. There will be a minimum of $500.00. The sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting, on September 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The Town of Delcambre reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 8, 2026) COST: $30.00

TOWN OF DELCAMBRE will receive bids on the following item until September 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm at 107 N Railroad St., Delcambre, La 70528 These items are being sold as is an is available for inspection. To view these items for bid, please contact Town of Delcambre City Hall at 337-492-4452. GENERATOR-JOHN DEERE ENGINE SERIAL #RG6125H002356-6125HF001 Sealed bids must be received no later than September 14, 2026 at the Town of Delcambre City Hall. Bids can be dropped in night drop located on City Hall door, label on envelope Bid for Generator. Please make sure bid includes Name and Phone Number to ensure the high bidder is able to be notified. There will be a minimum of $500.00. The sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting, on September 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The Town of Delcambre reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 8, 2026 COST: $30.00

TOWN OF DELCAMBRE will receive bids on the following item until September 14, 2026 at 4:00 pm at 107 N Railroad St., Delcambre, La 70528 These items are being sold as is an is available for inspection. To view these items for bid, please contact Town of Delcambre City Hall at 337-492-4452. BACKHOE -WOODS MODEL #5996224 Sealed bids must be received no later than September 14, 2026 at the Town of Delcambre City Hall. Bids can be dropped in night drop located on City Hall door, label on envelope Bid for Backhoe. Please make sure bid includes Name and Phone Number to ensure the high bidder is able to be notified. There will be a minimum of $500.00. The sealed bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting, on September 14, 2026 at 5:30 pm. The Town of Delcambre reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (PUBLISHED: AUGUST 8, 2026) COST: $30.00

PUBLIC BID NOTICEÊ The Gravity Drainage District # 2 Board of Commissioners does hereby call for bids for the sale of one 2006 New Holland TS115A Tractor Cab 4 WD Tractor, Serial #ACP262534. Sold "as is".Ê Bids will be received until and opened September 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the Vermilion Parish Library, Abbeville Branch, 405 E. St. Victor St., Abbeville, La.Ê Bids are to be addressed to Mr. Michael Sagrera, President, Gravity Drainage District # 2, P. O. Box 189, Abbeville, LA 70511-0189 in a sealed envelope marked ÒBidÓ.Ê To view the tractor or for any other particulars, please consult with Supervisor Ricky Gaspard at (337)652-4394.Ê All Bids are subject to acceptance or rejection at the discretion of the drainage district.Ê President Michael SagreraÊ (337)652-2281Ê Secretary Michael Meaux (337)652-8388Ê Publish: August 8, 2026, August 12, 2026 & August 26, 2026Ê Cost: $30.00

City of Abbeville Special Meeting July 14, 2026 The Mayor and City Council of the City of Abbeville met for a special meeting on July 14, 2026, at 5:30 P.M., at the regular meeting place, the Council Meeting Room located at 101 North State Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, with the Honorable Anita R. Levy, Mayor, presiding. Members Present: Council Members Minh Bang Bui, Terry Broussard, Brady Broussard, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tem, and Rachel Touchet Mouton Members Absent: Councilman District A (until nomination and swearing in at this meeting) Also Present: Bart Broussard, City Attorney Mike Hardy, Police Chief Doris Langlinais, Jr., Fire Chief Todd Vincent, Engineer Kim Touchet, Engineer Gene Sellers, Engineer Charlene Beckett, Main Street Director Cristian Lejeune, Digital Media Assistant Chris Gautreaux, Public Works & Parks Director Jeremiah Bolden, City Marshal Reggie Hilts, Deputy City Marshal Former Mayor Mark Piazza Former Councilman Carlton Campbell Former Councilman Francis Plaisance Former Councilman Francis Touchet, Jr. William Noegel, nomination for District A Gale LuQuette, attorney Mayor Levy called the meeting to order and requested a roll call. Mayor Levy asked Deputy City Marshal Reggie Hilts to lead those assembled in prayer. Mayor Levy asked City Marshal Jeremiah Bolden to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Levy asked if there were any comments on any of the agenda items prior to action. There were none. Mayor Levy and the City Council recognized former Councilman Carlton Campbell and former Councilman Francis Plaisance for their years of service to the City. They were each presented a plaque and a certificate. B. Broussard/Mouton Resolution R26-23 A resolution appointing Mr. William Noegel (Billy) to serve as interim Councilman for District A. The motion carried unanimously. City Attorney Bart Broussard completed the swearing in of interim Councilman William Noegel. Councilman Noegel was now able to participate in the meeting. T. Broussard/B. Broussard Resolution R26-24 A resolution ratifying the Mayor’s appointment of Carolyn Bessard to the position of Executive Assistant to the Mayor. The motion carried unanimously. -01 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Ms. Terry Broussard to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to re-appoint Mr. Bart Broussard as City Attorney. The motion was put to a vote and the vote thereupon was as follows: YEAS: 5(Bui, T. Broussard, B. Broussard, Mouton, Noegel) NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 Therefore, the motion carried unanimously. -02 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mr. William Noegel to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Mr. Gale LuQuette as City Prosecutor. The motion carried unanimously. -03 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to re-appoint Sellers and Associates, Inc. and Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet and Associates as City Engineers. The motion carried unanimously. -04 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to re-appoint Darnall, Sikes and Frederick as the City’s auditor/accounting consultants. The motion carried unanimously. -05 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to re-appoint Councilman Brady Broussard, Jr. as Mayor Pro-Tem. The motion carried unanimously. -06 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilwoman Terry Broussard as chair of the Recreation Committee and the Public Safety Committee. The motion carried unanimously. -07 introduced by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton and seconded by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilman William Noegel as the chair of the Ordinance Committee and the Litter Abatement Committee. The motion carried unanimously. -08 introduced by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton and seconded by Ms. Terry Broussard to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilman Brady Broussard, Jr. as chair of the Finance Committee and Airport Committee. The motion carried unanimously. -09 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mr. William Noegel to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilwoman Rachel Touchet Mouton as chair of the Insurance Committee and Economic Development Committee. The motion carried unanimously. -10 introduced by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton and seconded by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. to approve the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Councilman Minh Bang Bui as chair of the Park Committee and Streets and Sidewalks Committee. The motion carried unanimously. B. Broussard/T. Broussard Resolution R26-25 A resolution to amend the 2026 City Council meeting schedule by canceling the regularly scheduled meetings of July 21, 2026 and August 4, 2026 and authorizing a special meeting to be held on August 3, 2026. The motion carried unanimously. -11 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2026 and June 16, 2026 regular City Council meetings. The motion carried unanimously. -12 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Ms. Terry Broussard to ratify bills paid in the month of June 2026. The motion carried unanimously. -13 introduced by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton and seconded by Ms. Terry Broussard to approve the budget to actual report for the month of May 2026. The motion carried unanimously. Mouton/T. Broussard Resolution R26-26 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Abbeville, Maurice Volunteer Fire Department and 7th Ward Volunteer Fire Department pertaining to the ownership of computer tablets. The motion carried unanimously. -14 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve the estimate from Griner Drilling Service, Inc. in the amount of $10,935.00 pertaining to the repairs to the Barn Lift Station. The motion carried unanimously. -15 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve the quotation from Sunbelt Solomon in the amount of $10,470.00 for the purchase of three transformers for stock. The motion carried unanimously. B. Broussard/Mouton Resolution R26-27 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit all necessary documents as it relates to the LCDBG Clearance Program, along with updating the Financial Management Questionnaire and Authorized Signature Form. The motion carried unanimously. Mouton/T. Broussard Resolution R26-28 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit all necessary documents as it relates to the Water Sector Program, along with updating the Financial Management Questionnaire and Authorized Signature Form. The motion carried unanimously. -16 introduced by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton and seconded by Mr. William Noegel to approve payment of partial payment estimate number 11 in the amount of $310,115.25 payable to Preferred Mechanical relative to the Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously. -17 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve plan change order number 3 relative to the Construct Hangar Development Area. The change order increases the contract price by $13,689.35 and increases the contract time by 60 days. The motion carried unanimously. -18 introduced by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton and seconded by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. to approve the Emergency Debris Removal Contracts for extraordinary emergency recovery events from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The motion carried unanimously. -19 introduced by Ms. Terry Broussard and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to approve the contract with Primeaux, Soirez, Touchet and Associates, LLC for extraordinary emergency recovery events from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. The motion carried unanimously. Police Chief Hardy offered two candidates for employment with the Abbeville Police Department. The Mayor has recommended hiring of the candidates. Mr. Jonathan Goodrich would be employed as a police officer and Mr. Kevin Hargrave would be employed on a part-time basis to monitor the cameras. He would work 24 hours per week and would receive no benefits. -20 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Ms. Terry Broussard to ratify the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Jonathan Goodrich to the position of Police Officer with the Abbeville Police Department. The motion carried unanimously. -21 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to ratify the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Kevin Hargrave as a part-time employee with the Abbeville Police Department. The motion carried unanimously. -22 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Ms. Terry Broussard to surplus Unit 476, a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis, and Unit 593, a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado, from the Abbeville Police Department. The motion carried unanimously. -23 introduced by Mr. Brady Broussard, Jr. and seconded by Mrs. Rachel Touchet Mouton to adjourn the special meeting. The motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: APPROVE: Kathleen S. Faulk Anita R. Levy Secretary-Treasurer Mayor published: august 8, 2026 cost: $318.00

mmm A 1991 Lark Boat Trailer. VIN 46KBP2216MC000224, Is being stored at Dixie Towing LLC. 4012 Hwy 80 Ruston La 71270. If all current charges are not paid, and the stored vehicle is not claimed by the owner within 15 calendar days from the last date of publication of this advertisement, a permit to sell or permit to dismantle the stored vehicle will be applied for. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7 & 9, 2026.

mmm GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPARATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST TRUST 2026-1 IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 65271 DANIEL JOHNSON AND LOESTER PATTON JOHNSON 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, 15 July, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: TRACT 1 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4), SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (W 1/2 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION 31, A DISTANCE OF 1,324 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 420 FEET FOR THE POINT OF BEGINNING, FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN SOUTH 105 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 105 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH 105 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 105 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, SITUATED IN LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. (THE AFORESAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN ACT OF BOUNDARY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON DECEMBER 10, 1985 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 562, PAGE 190 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA) TRACT 2 BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4), SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST AND RUN SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF NORTHEAST QUARTER (W 1/2 OF NE 1/4) OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST 1,324 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 420 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 35 YARDS FOR STARTING POINT. FROM STARTING POINT RUN SOUTH 35 YARDS, THENCE EAST 35 YARDS, THENCE NORTH 35 YARDS, THENCE WEST 35 YARDS TO STARTING POINT. (THE AFORESAID PROPERTY IS SUBJECT TO AN ACT OF BOUNDARY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON DECEMBER 10, 1985 IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 562, PAGE 190 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA) (“PROPERTY’) Seized as the property of defendant DANIEL JOHNSON AND LOESTER PATTON JOHNSON and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. These 4 days of August 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 08/07/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7, 2026.

mmm U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64984 BRITTIANY L. STAUFFER AND KATHLEEN G. MCLAIN A/K/A KATHLEEN MCLAIN 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, 16 September, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 25: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 25 DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 20 ACRES AND RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET AND TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES; THENCE RUN ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET MORE-OR-LESS AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING . TOGETHER WITH ONE (1) 1997 SHULT, MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN N225209B, PREVIOUSLY IMMOBILIZED HEREON Seized as the property of defendant BRITTIANY L. STAUFFER AND KATHLEEN G. MCLAIN A/K/A KATHLEEN MCLAIN and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 4 day of August, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 08/07/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7, 2026.

mmm LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64958 DESSIRE ESTEE ALLEN 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, 12 August, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTERLINE OF SHAW STREET AND EAST STREET, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY AND PLAT OF LINER PROPERTY ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 170 AT PAGE 114, INSTRUMENT NO. C-85443, OF THE RECORD OF THE CLERK OF COURT, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE PROJECTED CENTERLINE OF SHAW STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF 14.67 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN EAST TO THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, A DISTANCE OF 117.33 FEET, MORE OR LESS; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 162 FEET, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF THAT CERTAIN TRACT OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY KENNETH G. YOUNG, ET UX, PER DEED ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 170 PAGE 17, OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG AND WITH SAID SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF KENNETH G. YOUNG PROPERTY FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.33 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH TO THE STARTING POINT, A DISTANCE OF 162 FEET, CONTAINING 0.44 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING A PARCEL OF LAND BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE CENTERLINE OF SHAW STREET EXTENDED EASTWARD, BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE EAST LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 8, ON THE NORTH BY THE PROPERTY OWNED BY KENNETH G. YOUNG, WHICH IS ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 8, AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY A LINE THAT WOULD BE 14.67 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF EAST STREET IF SAID CENTERLINE WERE PROJECTED NORTH FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SHAW STREET, WHICH PROPERTY IS MORE PARTICULARLY AND ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WRIT: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINES OF SHAW STREET AND EAST STREET, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY AND PLAT OF LINER PROPERTY ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK170, AT PAGE 114, INSTRUMENT NO. C-85443 OF THE RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, SAID POINT BEING A 1/2 INCH SQUARE BOLT THAT IS 177.01 FEET SOUTH AND 185.89 FEET WEST OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 14.67 FEET TO A RAILROAD SPIKE FOR THE STARTING POINT FROM SAID STARTING POINT THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 26 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.33 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN NORTH 05 DEGREES 02MINUTES 33 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 180.04 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR IN AN OLD BARBED WIRE FENCE ON THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE ;THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 08 MINUTES 29 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 117.33FEET TO A T” POST MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE CHESTER FRANKLIN POWELL LOT AS DESCRIBE IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 777, AT PAGE 334, RECORDS OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 05 DEGREES 01 MINUTE 23 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 180.65 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (THE “PROPERTY) Seized as the property of defendant DESSIRE ESTEE ALLEN and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 4 day of August, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1ST 07/03/2026 2ND 08/07/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Aug 7, 2026.

mmm ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF RUSTON Sealed bids for the following project will be received by the Purchasing Office of the city of Ruston, Louisiana, located at Ruston Public Works Complex, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 10:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of the Purchasing Director. Bids received after the 10:00 a.m. deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened via certified mail. PROJECT: VEGETATION MAINTENANCE, HOURLY & STORM RATES PROJECT NUMBER: 2026-018 PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Landscaping, Grading and Beautification CONTRACT TIME: 730 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $140 per Calendar Day, per Job/Work Order A pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the public works conference room of the city of Ruston at 701 East Tennessee Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Representatives from the Owner will be present to discuss the project. Although not mandatory, Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Bidding Documents: The Bidding Documents (the Contract Documents, Specifications) are available to contractors who are properly licensed in Louisiana at the office of the Purchasing Director, City of Ruston, 2805 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71270, Telephone (318) 251-8631, Email michellecolvin@rustonla.gov. Cost per contract set is $0.00 which is the cost of reproduction and handling. Bidders may elect to submit bids electronically via the internet. Electronic bids for the City are available for submission at www.bidexpress.com. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the City of Ruston or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, in the amount of $150,000 shall be submitted with each bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond, in the amount of $250,000, will be required. Bids shall be received only on bid forms furnished by the City. In no event shall bid forms be issued later than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the hour and date set for receiving bids. The Bidder is advised that the City of Ruston is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2164, as amended, for all public contracts. As required for bidding, Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and must show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or request for withdrawal of bids, received after time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any cause whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids and no bid proposal can be withdrawn for any reason during this period of time. The City of Ruston reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals for just cause. C. Michelle Colvin, CPPB Purchasing Director/Contract Administrator City of Ruston Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $108.00 on Aug 7, 12 & 19, 2026.