PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, STATE OF LOUISIANA APRIL 8, 2026 FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA 6:00 P.M. The St. Mary Parish Council met on this date in Regular Session with Chairperson Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo presiding and the following members present: Rev. Craig Mat-hews, J Ina, Rodney Olander, David W. Hill, Leslie “Les” Rulf, Jr., Patrick Hebert, James “Jimmy” Davis, Jr., Mark Duhon, Dean Adams, and Kristi Prejeant Rink, M.D. Absent was Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Olander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hill. Mr. Olander moved that the reading of the Second Regular Meeting, March 25, 2026 be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried. Jacob Bell appeared before the Council to discuss an update on “Save Our Children Mentoring Program.” He discussed their budget and the need for additional funding. He expounded on the need for more parent involvement, fundraisers, donations, building maintenance, and asked for help to obtain a grant writer. Several Council Members discussed researching the budget availability, funding, and building maintenance. Parish President, Sam Jones expounded on the Parish’s deficit his first year as Parish President and thanked Mr. Bell for helping the children in the community. Sherry Wilmore, A’Lyrah Jones, Tasia Briscoe, and Megan Lasserre, representatives, appeared before the Council to discuss the adoption of the proclamation recognizing “Black Maternal Health Week” to be observed on April 11 – 17, 2026. Ms. Wilmore expounded on the Healthy Start Program that services all mothers and that their contact number is 985-333-2020 and email is healthystart.org. Mr. Adams requested to move up Item 14A, “Proclamation proclaiming April 11-17, 2026, as “Black Maternal Health Week.” Rev. Mathews moved to adopt the following Proclamation. The Council seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Mathews, Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, and Hidalgo NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Black Maternal Health Week is observed nationally each year from April 11 through April 17 to increase awareness and strengthen coordinated efforts to improve maternal and infant health outcomes; and WHEREAS, Louisiana continues to experience one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the United States, with pregnancy-associated mortality ratios exceeding the national average and many pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana have been identified as preventable, emphasizing the importance of early and continuous prenatal care, timely postpartum care, and access to comprehensive, high- quality healthcare services; and WHEREAS, data from the Louisiana Department of Health highlight areas where maternal health outcomes can be improved through expanded access to quality care and coordinated support services; and WHEREAS, maternal and infant health outcomes are influenced by multiple factors, including access to healthcare, care coordination, transportation, chronic disease management, behavioral health needs, and other conditions that impact health and well-being and preterm birth and infant mortality rates in Louisiana remain higher than the national average and require continued collaboration across healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community-based organizations; and WHEREAS, the federally funded Healthy Start program in St. Mary Parish works to reduce infant mortality and improve birth outcomes through outreach, care coordination, health education, support for postpartum and well- woman care, interconception health services, and initiatives that en- courage and strengthen father and partner en- gagement; and WHEREAS, the Healthy Start Community Consortium brings together program participants, residents, healthcare providers, social service agencies, faith-based organizations, and community leaders to guide program activities, identify service gaps, and ensure that strategies reflect the lived experiences, strengths, and priorities of the families served and the voices of program participants help shape solutions that improve access to care, strengthen service delivery, and promote accountability and sustainable, community-driven improvements in maternal and infant health; and WHEREAS, St. Mary Parish is committed to supporting collaborative, community- informed ap- proaches that improve access to care, strengthen systems of support, and promote safe and healthy pregnancies and births for mothers, infants, and families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Parish President and Council of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, do hereby recognize April 11–17, 2026, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in St. Mary Parish and encourage healthcare providers, community organizations, public health partners, businesses, faith leaders, and residents to work in partnership with the Healthy Start program and its Community Consortium to improve maternal health, increase access to postpartum and interconception care, support family well-being, and reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of April 2026. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL Kelli Cantu, Chez Hope, Inc. Community En- gagement Advocate, appeared before the Council to announce the “Do Your Thing with a Wing” Fundraiser Cook-Off on Saturday, May 2, 2026, on the Bayou Teche and in Downtown Franklin. Registration is free and you can contact Laci Daigle at 337-326-5311 for more information. Guests can purchase a $20.00 ticket that allows tasting from all competitors. Barry Dufrene, Home Rule Charter Revision Commission member, appeared before the Council to discuss the Home Rule Charter election date. Mr. Dufrene thanked the Council for creating a commission and not a committee to re- vise the Charter. He stated that the Charter was written 40 years ago and the only thing that was changed was term limits in 2014. He encouraged the Council to take the necessary steps to move the proposal forward in time for the fall election and begin the process of placing the item on the agenda so that the required steps such as drafting resolutions, holding public hearings, and informing the public can take place. In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, Dr. Rink stated that she spoke with Jason Akers regarding the November election date and its deadline. Parish President, Sam Jones informed of available employment opportunities in the Parish. He stated that the issue is the lack of housing. Several Council Members also discussed the lack of proper in- frastructure needed to support housing development. Mrs. Hidalgo stated that Chief Administrative Officer, Paul J. Governale submitted a Report on the status of TE-168 Levee District from Michael Brocato relative to Pump Station No. 4, Pump Station No. 9, Pump Station No. 8, Pump Station No. 6, and GIS. Mr. Hebert in- formed that he recently received exceptional service from Oschner St. Mary Hospital in Morgan City. He personally thanked Amanda Price, Chase Perry, Ms. Casey, Kimberly Neelan, and Dr. Karamoo of Oschner and also thanked Carlo Gagliano, Austin Guidry, and Darryl Davidson with Acadian Ambulance. Mr. Hebert in- troduced the following Ordinances: ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance levying and imposing a tax of 5.72 mills for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the St. Mary Parish Public Library and its branches as directed by a special election in the Parish of St. Mary, excluding the municipality of Morgan City, for the year 2026; and levying and imposing a forty-six hundredths (0.46) mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, excluding the City of Morgan City, for the year 2026. THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE ORDINANCE NO. An Ordinance levying a tax of 7.60 mills Parish Tax located outside the municipalities for all parochial purposes and segregating for local and parochial purposes and levying and imposing a 3.80 mills tax located within the municipalities to help defray the expenses of the Criminal Justice System of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana. THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE Dr. Rink moved to adopt Item 13A, “FOR ADOPTION - An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. (4C Christian Committing – The Community to Christ)” and Item 13B, “FOR ADOPTION – An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). (St. Mary Parish Government for Columbus Ave.)” Mr. Davis seconded the motion. After discussion, Dr. Rink withdrew her motion and Mr. Davis withdrew his second due to Mr. Hebert owning property on Columbus Avenue and requesting to abstain from voting on Item 13B. Dr. Rink moved to adopt the following Ordinance. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Ina, Olander, Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Du- hon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo, and Mathews NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 2428 An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, DIVISION 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearings, Section 5.4.3 Specific Use Permits granting a Specific Use. THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE EXHIBIT “A” Name: 4C Christian Committing The Community to Christ Address: 1560 & 1564 Cypremort Rd., Franklin, LA Parcel Id#181490 1090.00 - Lot 2 Lockett Subd. per Plat 44A 273250 Acq. Inc 69 10766, Parcel Id# 1814901055.00 - Lot 3 Lockett Subd. per Plat 374 330929 Acq. 374 330930, and 1564 Cypremort Rd., Jeanerette, LA 70544, & Parcel Id# 1814901089.00 - Lot 1 Lockett Subd. per Plat 44A 273250 Acq. 216 308287 Currently Zon-ed: Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District Specific Use Purpose: for an existing Church and Accessory Facilities. Dr. Rink moved to adopt the following Ordinance. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried by the following 10-0-1-0 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Olander, Hill, Rulf, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hidalgo Mathews, and Ina NAYS: None ABSTAIN: He- bert ABSENT: None ORDINANCE NO. 2429 An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE FOR RE- VIEW IN THE PARISH COUNCIL’S OFFICE EXHIBIT “A” Name: St. Mary Parish Government for Columbus Ave. Address: Columbus Ave., Bayou Vista, LA Parcel Id# 1204 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Sec 14 T16S R12E; - Parcel Id# 3014301 091.00 - Lot 20 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 359 328658; 1210 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 092.00 - Lot Tract B-C-H-A-B Per plat 14L 130632 Being The Re- mainder Of Lot 19 Bayou Vista Park Blk 11 Acq. 458 344150; 1208 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 093.00 - Lot East 30 Ft No 19 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Being Por Tract CDGHC Per plat 14L 130632 Acq. 469 345773, - Parcel Id# 3014301 094.00 - Lot West 35 Ft No 18 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Being Por Tract CDGHC per Plat 14L 130632 Acq. 469 345773; 1220 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 095.00 - Lot East 40 Ft No 18 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 453 343240, - Parcel Id# 3014301 096.00 - Lot West 25 Ft No 17 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 453 343240; 1224 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, Parcel Id# 3014301097.00 - Lot East 50 Ft No 17 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 42X 268179, - Parcel Id# 3014301 098.00 - Lot West 15 Ft No 16 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 42X 268179; 1230 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id # 3014301099.00 Lot East 60 Ft No 16 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 44H 274231 Improvement On The Land Of Beadle Michael Paul Acq. 44H 274231, - Parcel Id# 3014301100.00 - Lot West 5 Ft No 15 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 44H 274231; 1236 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 101.00 - Lot Center 65 Ft No 15 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 45T 280699; 1240 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 102.00 - Lot East 5 Ft No 15 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 36G 242583, - Parcel Id# 3014301 103.00 - Lot West 60 Ft No 14 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 449 342574; 1244 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 104.00 - Lot East 15 Ft No 14 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 184 303639, Parcel Id# 3014301 105.00 - Lot West 50 Ft No. 13 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 184 303639; 1252 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, Parcel Id# 3014301106.00 - Lot East 25 Ft No. 13 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 45J 278793, - Parcel Id# 3014301 107.00 - Lot West 40 Ft No. 12 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 45J 278793; 1256 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 108.00 Lot East 35 Ft No. 12 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 264 314816, - Parcel Id# 3014301 109.00 - Lot West 30 Ft No. 11 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 264 314816; 1260 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, Parcel Id# 3014301110.00 - Lot East 45 Ft No. 11 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 260 314181, - Parcel Id# 3014301111.00 - Lot West 20 Ft No. 10 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 260 314181; 1264 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 112.00 Lot East 55 Ft No. 10 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 23V 189470, - Parcel Id# 3014301 113.00 - Lot West 10 Ft No. 9 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 23V 189470; 1270 Columbus Ave., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 114.00 - Lot East 65 Ft No. 9 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 443 341533; and 1104 Southeast Blvd., Morgan City, LA 70380, - Parcel Id# 3014301 115.00 - Lot 1 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 28L 213527, - Parcel Id# 3014301 116.00 - Lot North 55.05 No. 2 Bayou Vista Park Subd. Blk 11 Acq. 28L 213527220470 1197.00 - Lot Tract A-B-C-I-A Per Plat 24M 192689 Acq 449 342553, Sec.62 T14S R9E. PURPOSE: Re- zone from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Single Family Residential (SR) Zoned District. Mr. Duhon mov-ed to adopt the following Resolution. Mr. Adams seconded the motion, which carried by the following 11-0-0-0 Roll Call vote: YEAS: Hill, Rulf, Hebert, Davis, Duhon, Adams, Rink, Hi- dalgo, Mathews, Ina, and Olander NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None RESOLUTION A resolution authorizing Sam Jones, the President to execute an Agreement with Belle of Orleans, LLC. BE IT RESOLV-ED, that Sam Jones, President of the Parish of St. Mary, be and he is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Parish Council, to execute an Agreement with the Belle of Orleans, LLC relative to a revenue-based fee to be paid to St. Mary Parish, with said Agreement to contain such terms, conditions, and stipulations as he may best see fit, he being fully authorized in the premises. ADOPTED AND APPROV-ED by the St. Mary Parish Council in regular session convened on this the 8th day of April 2026. APPROVED: S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: S/G LISA C. MORGAN LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL In response to several Council Members’ inquiries, President Jones stated that this is regarding the Amelia Belle Casino in Amelia. He stated that a 10 year agreement was negotiated with an option of an additional 10 year agreement and that the flat fee is based on net gaming proceeds. NEW BUSINESS: A. We received the following fin- ancial statements: Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 – year ended September 30, 2025 Fire Protection District No. 11 – year ended September 30, 2025 Recreation District No. 2 – year ended September 30, 2025 St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 3 - year ended September 30, 2025 B. Shayla Anderson, owner of Stable Lounge, LLC, leasee of Columbia Talmore, Jr., located at 300 Bosco Road., Jeanerette, Louisiana (formally Queen Bee Daiquiris & Game Tyme) requests a residency variance to obtain a 2026 Full Liquor Permit. Mr. Adams mov-ed to grant the 2026 residency variance for Shayla Anderson, own-er of the Stable Lounge, LLC, leasee of Columbia Talmore, Jr., located at 300 Bosco Road., Jeanerette, Louisiana (formally Queen Bee Daiquiris & Game Tyme). Dr. Rink seconded the motion. In response to Rev. Mathews’ inquiry, Assistant Clerk of the Council, Roshonda Bourgeois ex- plained that the residency variance is to allow for issuance of a liquor permit. She stated that Ms. Anderson has obtained an electrical permit from the Planning & Zoning Department to have electricity turned on. Rev. Mathews stated that he has received several calls from residents in opposition of having a bar re-open at this location. After discussion, Mr. Adams withdrew his motion to grant the 2026 residency variance for Shayla Anderson, owner of the Stable Lounge, LLC, leasee of Columbia Talmore, Jr., located at 300 Bosco Road., Jeanerette. Dr. Rink withdrew her second. Rev. Mathews moved to table the 2026 residency variance request for Shayla Anderson, owner of the Stable Lounge, LLC, leasee of Columbia Talmore, Jr., located at 300 Bosco Road., Jeanerette, to the April 22, 2026 agenda. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried. C. Discussion and action pursuant to Ordinance No. 2152 which provides that any member of any Board of Commissioners appointed by the Parish who shall miss three (3) meetings in any twelve (12) month period of time without good cause stated to the Parish Council shall be terminated from the Board of Commissioners. The intent of the ordinance is to have people serving on these boards that have the time and willingness to attend meetings so as to ensure that a quorum would be met to conduct business that may come before the board. On March 3, 2026, a letter was sent to Ms. Patsy W. Powell informing her that a commissioner who misses three meetings within a twelve-month period without good cause shall be terminated. I have not heard back from this board member. Clerk of the Council, Lisa Morgan explained that this pertains to the Tourist Commission and that no action can be taken per Revised Statute 33:4574, Tourist Commissions creation, purpose, directors, and powers. D. Mr. Hill to discuss the new street signs going up across St. Mary Parish. Mr. Hill stated that residents are complaining that DOTD is replacing existing stop signs and installing new signs in school zones within the Parish that are 7 feet tall, which is a safety concern. He explained that this is a DOTD project with no cost to the Parish. Mrs. Hidalgo stated that she has received complaints of signs being installed in the middle of existing driveways. E. Appointments to the following Boards and Commissions: Board of Adjustments for the Parish of St. Mary – 1 Vacancy Tanya A. Johnson (Present Alternate Member) Mr. Olander moved that Tanya A. Johnson be appointed to the Board of Adjustments for the Parish of St. Mary. Mr. Ina seconded the motion, which carried. Dr. Rink inform-ed of the Bayou Horseshoe Tournament to benefit St. Jude’s Children Hospital that will be held this weekend at Kemper Williams Park. There being no further business, Mr. Adams moved for adjournment. Mr. Hill seconded the motion, which carried. S/G GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo, Chairperson S/G LISA C. MORGAN Lisa C. Morgan, Clerk Adv. April 29, 2026

I, Clydie Rone, have been convicted of molestation of juvenile My address is: 2816 1/2 Catherine St, Shreveport, LA 71109 Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 60 Height: 5'9" Weight: 165 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Parish of Notification: Caddo The Times: April 28, 29, 2026

I, Marvin Ray Harris, have been convicted of carnal knowledge of a juvenile; forcible rape My address is: 2519 Creswell Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104 Race: Black Sex: Male Age: 67 Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 Hair Color: Gray Eye Color: Brown Parish of Notification: Caddo The Times: April 28, 29, 2026

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1957 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026132, Comprehensive Equipment Maintenance Management Contract - Statewide, 5/14/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 122783294/28/26 ($34.00)

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of a certain Promissory Note payable to PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC, executed by KEVIN E. FREE, and dated June 20, 2017, from dated until paid, and providing reasonable attorney fees, and all charges associated with the collection of same. Please contact Herschel C. Adcock, Jr., Attorney at Law, at P.O. Box 87379, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-8379, (225) 756-0373. April 26, 27, 28 2026 LLOU0506082

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF SHREVEPORT Public Notice is hereby given in compliance with Section 38-84(2) of the Shreveport Code of Ordinance (the Ordinance), that the following name property owners are required to abate the properties within ten (10) days for care of premises, securings and inoperable vehicles, and thirty (30) days for demolitions, from the date of publication of this notice. The city shall have the authority to abate any violations(s) enumerated under the provisions of this chapter by the utilization of city resources or a private contractor. Any costs or expenses incurred by the city relative to the abatement of any violations(s) under the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to orders of the director, the hearing officer, or the city council, shall be the responsibility of the owner in accordance with Section 38-85. Should you appear in Environmental Court, any person found guilty and convicted of violating any provisions of the Ordinance, may be fined in accordance with the schedule of penalties indicated in Section 38.5-7 of the Ordinance. Daily fines shall not exceed $75.00 per day per violation for residential properties and $300.00 per day per violation for commercial properties. Fines for residential properties shall not exceed $5,000.00. Upon proof of age, all senior citizens, 65 and older, shall be given an additional 30 days prior to enforcement under subsection 38.5-8(b). In addition to the above civil penalties, criminal penalties may be assessed by the City in accordance with Section 38-115 of the Ordinance, including additional fines and/or potential imprisonment. If the re-inspection reveals that you have not complied with the Ordinance, the City will issue a contract to have the work performed, and you will be responsible for the payment of all costs incurred by the City for having the work performed, plus an administrative charge of $500.00 (Section 38-72(a)). The City shall be entitled to enforce its lien in accordance with the provisions of this section ad applicable provisions of state law (Section 38-72(b). Demolitions: 1047 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy Mako Express Car Wash LLC;John McLendon;7610 Gibson Dr Alvin Mayes Jr;7023 Penny St Carroll James Smith;3504 Claiborne Ave Annie Lee Douglas;Kimberly Donya Thorpe;229 W 86th St Lavelle Napier;1416 Logan St Emma Graham Gilliam;2748 Milam St Jake Cullick;Samantha Marie Lee;2830 Milam St Home Opportunity LLC c/o Halo Asset Mgmt LLC;1947 Ford St Richard Lee French;Sandra E French;Citizens Natl Bank NA;1901 Garden St Ray Lamond Black;1743 Perrin St Brad Derix Lampkin;Patrena Annette Lampkin;1451 Logan St David Wayne Harris II;3536 Sumner St Jeffery Lamar Coleman;1117 College St Mahroos Ghaffar;Karen Marie Hardebeck;Mary Evelyn Yates Hardebeck;Charles Murray Hardebeck;Edward James Hardebeck IV thru Curator Ad Hoc Kerry A Hill;Abigail Land Holdings 14 LLC;SIP Tax Lien Fund 1 LLC;Tax Deed Law Group LLC for Abigail Land Holdings 14 LLC;1126 College St Michael Jerome Jenkins;Norman Jean Boone Jenkins Care of Premises: 9815 Driftwood Cir Rhonda Jean Mahan;231 West 72nd St New Light Baptist Church;New Light Missionary Baptist Church of Shreveport;4143 Carver St O C Robinson c/o Raymond Stevenson;4141 Carver St Raymond Lee Stevenson;4706 McDaniel Dr Gus Mitchell;4610 Rochester Dr Real Estate Center LLC;Dana Capers;Faye Douglas Metcalf;2039 Evergreen Dr Jimmy Frank Smith;Doris E Kitchens Smith;508 Boisseau St Joseph John Giglio;Cheryl Ann Rinaudo Giglio Trustees etal;6800 Mansfield Rd Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission;Larry Otwell;628 Melrose St Bobby Ray Kilpatrick;3130 Midway Ave Howard E Reynolds Jr;5919 Tulsa Ave Dustin M Akers;1245 Oden St Thomas Theodore Fields III;Jessica Williams Fields;2321 Queens Hwy CSCR LLC;Antonio Rutledge;1135 Carolina St Kendrix Gilliard;466 Leo Ave George Cockerham;1939 Garden St Bridges To Prosperity LLC;Kevin Schmidt;1152 Southland Park Dr Bruce Johnson;2722 Wisteria St Debra Dianne Thornton Le c/o Ho Le;212 Leo Ave Clifton Ray Hicks;251 Herndon St Paula Trammell Harris;Gregory Wayne Lyrse;141 E Slattery Blvd J & R Properties Rental LLC;Nathan Hamaker;439 Rutherford St Donna Leritte Hayes;2801 Highland Ave Catherine R Hardin;803 Brushy Ln Donald R Rusley;1431 Arlington Ave Leroy Brown;Debra Elaine Brown;459 E 75th St Nicholas Edward Wynn;5950 Attaway St Irene Allen Smith;3736 Doris St Rosie Ann Hawkins Ramirez;5963 Attaway St Willie Harrison 1/5 etal c/o Josephine H Johnson 1/5;Exie Harrison Davis 1/5;Doris Harrison Beard 1/5;Lola Harrison Golston 1/5;2947 Harp St Quad13 LLC 1%;Danyell Demone Belvin;Marishea Henderson Belvin 99%;Jack K Harvill;226 Atlantic Ave Kathleen Ballard;472 E 76th St - Essie D Moseley & Elaine Youngblood c/o Emmie Green;242 Arthur Ave - Mark H Olive;Amanda Hinkie;230 Arthur Ave Jerred Lynn Hartzo;9438 Woodcrest Dr Cathy F Branton;9896 Deep Woods Dr Joseph M Wildes;Tammy Vandiver Wildes;200 E Herndon St OWL Investment Group LLC;Emmanuel Baker;554 E 76th St Bobbye Demery Smith;2788 Rosemont St Mauro Marin Martinez;5503 Virginia Ave James Alex;Jacqueline Antionette Alex;7023 Penny St Carroll James Smith;3536 Sumner St Jeffery Lamar Coleman;3136 Blanchard Rd Leeson Real Estate Investment Firm LLC;Isaiah Lee;1758 E 70th St Greenway Leasing LP;Kenneth A Greenway;1117 College St Mahroos Ghaffar;Karen Marie Hardebeck;Mary Evelyn Yates Hardebeck;Charles Murray Hardebeck;Edward James Hardebeck IV thru Curator Ad Hoc Kerry A Hill;Abigail Land Holdings 14 LLC;SIP Tax Lien Fund 1 LLC;Tax Deed Law Group LLC for Abigail Land Holdings 14 LLC;3105 Darien St WYZZ LLC;William A Grieshaber Jr;Zandy Hernandez;Yanzen Hernandez Inoperable Vehicles: 1431 Arlington Ave (Blue/Chevy Caprice;Primer Blue w/Red Stripe/Chevy Caprice) Leroy Brown;Debra Elaine Brown;101 E Wichita St (White/Chrysler Town Car) Ace Cole Washington;Hazel Green Washington;4218 Saint Vincent Ave (Brown/Chevy C-10) Lessie Cornelius Johnson;606 W 66th St (Green/Lincoln Navigator;Gray/Dodge Charger) Benjamin Reliford;5503 Virginia Ave (Grey/Dodge Ram) James Alex;Jacqueline Antionette Alex;2827 Abbie St (Maroon/Nissan Altima) Marjorie Elaine Tyler Reed;2715 Dorian Ter (Blue/Chevy Tahoe) Demarcus Collins;160 Prospect St (Blue/Dodge Dakota) Barry Jones;Betty Jones;7610 Gibson Dr (White/Ford Mustang) Alvin Mayes Jr;3105 Darien St (White/Ford F-150;Silver/Hyundai Sonata;Black/Chevy Silverado;Silver/Tan/Chevy Avalanche) WYZZ LLC;William A Grieshaber Jr;Zandy Hernandez;Yanzen Hernandez;3102 Darien St (Grey/Dodge Avenger;Black/Jeep Rubicon;Gray/Honda Accord;White/Chevy 4 x 4 2500HD;Silver/Honda Accord;White/Black/Chevy Flatbed;White/Chevy Silverado) Tripco Corp;Bernice Dohm;Bernice M Dohm Any person or persons acquiring any interest in and to said property will be subject to the requirements of this Notice. Written appeals can be made within TEN (10) days of Publication of PUBLIC NOTICE, pursuant to Section 38-105 and 38.5-6 of the Shreveport Code of Ordinances, to the City of Shreveport, Environmental Court, Attn: Department of Property Standards, P. O. Box 31109, Shreveport, LA 71130. 12273426 4/27, 4/28/26 ($346.70)

LEGAL NOTICE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PARISH OF CADDO, LOUISIANA. Notice is hereby given of violation(s) of Chapter 30, Section 30-52 of the Code of Ordinances, Parish of Caddo. The property is a residential locality at 1012 Woodshire Cir, Shreveport, Louisiana. GEO number: 191432-024-0059-00. The owner is Rams Investment Properties, LLC of 206 Norcross, Bossier City, Louisiana After inspection of the property by the department it was found to have high grass and vegetation in the back yard . This is the WARNING CITATION informing them and any interested parties that the violation(s) need to be abated or corrected within 14 days. If the violations are not abated or corrected the Caddo Parish Public Works Department will take actions after the 14 days to have the violations corrected. The cost of correcting the violations will be that of the owners, plus an administrative cost of $150.00 will be charged to the owners and if not paid within 30 days a lien will be placed on the property. Contact the Public Works Department at 318-226-6930, CELL 318-272-0472 or in person at 505 Travis Street, Suite 820, Shreveport, Louisiana for further information. 12265192 4/21 4/28/26 ($74.12)

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Shreveport proposes to take final action on the following Resolutions and Ordinances Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., in the Government Chamber at Government Plaza, (505 Travis Street). Any rescheduling of the meeting or transition to a video/telephone conference will be announced by official notice. ORDINANCE NO. 36 OF 2026 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MILLENNIUM STUDIOS, A CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, WITH G-UNIT FILM & TELEVISION LOUISIANA, LLC, AND TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, The City of Shreveport ("City") is the owner of immovable property generally known as the "Millennium Movie Studio" with an address of 300 Douglas Street Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings, structures, and other improvements located thereon, more or less (the Studio); and WHEREAS, the Shreveport City Council authorized the lease of the Studio to G-Unit Film & Television Louisiana, LLC (G-Unit) by virtue of Ordinance Number 162 of 2023, incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, the City and G-Unit (the Parties) entered into that certain Lease Agreement (the Lease Agreement) authorized by and attached to Ordinance Number 162 of 2023; and WHEREAS, the Parties seek to include within the leased premises that certain improvement at 300 Douglas known as the back building or the mill building (the Expansion Premises); and WHEREAS, the Parties seek to extend the Renewal Term until December 31, 2122 to allow for the amortization of improvements; and WHEREAS, City confirms that this Lease is for a public purpose and constitutes a cooperative endeavor between City and Tenant for a public purpose as required by Article VIISec. 14(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and as otherwise authorized by the constitution of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to, Article VI 21 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana and the afore said provision; and WHEREAS, LSA-R.S. 33:4712 requires that notice of this ordinance be published at least three (3) times within fifteen (15) days, one week apart. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Shreveport in due, legal and regular session convened that Tom Arceneaux, Mayor of the City of Shreveport, is hereby authorized to execute an amendment to the Lease Agreement, substantially in accord with the draft of the First Amendment to Lease Agreement filed herein for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Council on April 10, 2026. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City of Shreveport relative to the authority granted in the preceding paragraph. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of the lease authorized herein, and all Exhibits attached thereto, or an extract thereof, shall be filed and recorded in the conveyance records of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or application, and to this end, the provisions of this resolution are hereby declared severable. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. 12262258 4/21 4/28 5/5/26 ($258.59)

INVITATION FOR BID SEALED or ELECTRONIC BIDS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport, must be received in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than 2:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Shortly thereafter, bids will be publicly opened and announced in the Finance Departments Conference Room 690, Government Plaza, for the following project: IFB 26-023 A.C. Steere Tennis Court Upgrade PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Building Construction and/or Limited Specialty Services Designers Estimate: $260,000.00 Download bid documents at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations or email debra.walker@shreveportla.gov. Reference the IFB number as shown above. Receive bid notices by email by registering with BidNetDirect for free. Vendors/Contractors may submit responses to IFBs electronically or by paper copy. It shall be the responders responsibility to make inquiry as to the addenda issued. BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents. Outside of the bid envelope, list the Bidders name, address, license number, bid number, project name, opening date/time and the Citys address. The City of Shreveport in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d-d4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, part 21, Nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award. An acceptable bid bond, cashiers check, or certified check payable to the City of Shreveport, in an amount not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, including additive alternates, must accompany the bid. Negotiable bid bonds will be returned to the unsuccessful bidder as soon as possible, or not more than 45 days after the opening of bids. All bonds applicable to this transaction must be accompanied by an original power of attorney. An acceptable performance bond equal to 100% of the amount of the contract and a 50% payment bond and 10% two-year maintenance bond will be required of the successful bidder. The lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be requested to adhere to the Citys Fair Share requirements. On any bid submitted in the amount of $50,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify that he or she is licensed under Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq. and show his/her license number in the bid and on the envelope or in the designated place in the electronic bid. The licensee shall not be permitted to bid or perform any type or types of work not included in the classification under which his/her license was issued. The bidders attention is called to the Equal Opportunity Clause set forth in the bid documents. Before the contract is awarded the contractor shall pay all taxes, licenses, fees, and other charges which are outstanding and due to the City. The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids for just cause. Renee Anderson, MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP Purchasing Agent 12246294 4/14 4/21 4/28/26 ($255.62)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Caddo Parish Fire District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Caddo Parish Fire District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 10, 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 RENEWAL) Shall Caddo Parish Fire District No. 1, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a special tax of 14 mills (the "Tax") on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $4,050,000 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 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of providing funds for purchasing fire trucks and other fire protection equipment, acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment of the District, paying the cost of obtaining water for fire protection purposes, including charges for fire hydrant rentals and services, and for salaries of firemen, provided that a portion of the Tax proceeds is required to be contributed to state and statewide retirement systems as provided in R.S. 11:82? The said special election will be held at the polling places for the following precincts, 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, to-wit: PRECINCTS 01-08(PART) 01-09(PART) 01-10 01-11 01-12 01-13 01-14 02-01(PART) 02-02 02-03(PART) 02-04 02-05(PART) 02-07(PART) 02-08(PART) 02-10(PART) 03-02(PART) 03-03(PART) 12-01(PART) The polling places for the precincts set forth above 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 $54,800. 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 Central Fire Station, 7058 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JULY 14, 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. 4/14,4/21,4/28,5/5/26 12211115

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SP# 1959 Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following: RFx No. 3000026132, Comprehensive Equipment Maintenance Management Contract - Statewide, 5/14/26 Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Amy Vincent Director of State Procurement FAX (225) 342-8688 12278342 4/28/26 ($23.29)

PUBLIC NOTICE This is notice that the Succession of Billie Williamson Haynes, through its executrix Dianne Helms, on March 06, 2026, filed a Petition Filing Final Tableau of Distribution for Payment of Debts and Delivery of Legacies. Petition Filing Final Tableau of Distribution may be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of this publication. Any opposition to the Petition Filing Final Tableau of Distribution for Payment of Debts and Delivery of Legacies, must be filed prior to the homologation. Publication Dates LLOU0505976