**** TOWN OF BLANCHARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Blanchard Town Hall, 110 Main Street, Blanchard, Louisiana, to discuss the rezoning of the property located at 306 W. Daugherty Avenue, in Blanchard, Louisiana, from “Permanent One Family Residential (R/P)” to “Mobile Home Residential (R/O)”. Lots 1, 2, 11 and 12 and one-half (1/2) abandoned alley, Block 24, Town of Blanchard, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. #181503-036-0015 00. For any inquiries, contact Candy Foshee, Town Clerk, at (318) 929-7593. The Inquisitor September 18, 2026 September 25, 2026 October 2, 2026

**** DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS Be it known and declared that the governing authority of the Town of Vivian, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the Town on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following propositions, to wit: PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 3 (STREET MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Town of Vivian, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), continue to levy and collect a special tax of 2.79 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the Town (an estimated $47,000 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 improving and maintaining public streets in the Town? PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 3 (SEWERAGE MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Town of Vivian, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), continue to levy and collect a special tax of 2.79 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the Town (an estimated $47,000 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 maintaining and operating sewers and sewerage disposal works for the Town? PROPOSITION NO. 3 OF 3 (WATERWORKS SYSTEM MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Town of Vivian, State of Louisiana (the “Town”), continue to levy and collect a special tax of 1.40 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the Town (an estimated $23,500 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 maintaining and operating the waterworks system of the Town, a work of public improvement for the Town? There was found by said count and canvass that (i) there was a total of 166 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 1 and a total of 112 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 1, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 54 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 1 as hereinabove set forth, (ii) there was a total of 169 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 2 and a total of 112 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 2, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 57 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 2 as hereinabove set forth and (iii) there was a total of 173 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 3 and a total of 109 votes cast AGAINST Proposition No. 3, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 64 votes cast IN FAVOR OF Proposition No. 3 as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the Town that the propositions as hereinabove set forth were duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Town on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Results by precinct are available from the Clerk of the Town during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $770.83. Town of Vivian, State of Louisiana

**** MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING VIVIAN TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 112 W. ALABAMA AVE. VIVIAN, LOUISIANA MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Festavan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. INVOCATION - Alderman James Martin opened the meeting in prayer. PLEDGE - Mayor Festavan led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL / VERIFICATION OF QUORUM - Board of Aldermen present for Roll Call were James Martin, Samuel Hodge, Raymond Williams, and Robert Green, Jr.; absent was Denise Alexander. Following Roll Call the Town Clerk verified that a quorum was present. Also present were other elected officials and/or staff members: Police Chief Ryan Nelson, Town Clerk Kellie Morris, and Town Attorney Douglas Dominick. APPROVE AGENDA - Mayor Festavan called on Town Attorney Dominick to make a statement. Attorney Dominick stated that Police Chief Nelson was going to withdraw his recommendation from the Agenda. He continued by stating that there is a process by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement regarding Officer certification that must be followed and there was no reason to have the meeting at this time. Following Attorney Dominick’s comments Mayor Festavan asked Police Chief Nelson if that was correct and if he was pulling his recommendation that was on the Agenda, to which Chief Nelson responded, “yes sir”. ADJOURN - Motion to adjourn was made by Raymond Williams, seconded by Samuel Hodge; all present approved. Meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. Kellie Morris, Town Clerk Ronnie Festavan, Mayor September 8, 2026

**** NOTICE OF INITIAL HEARING REGARDING: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR AND APPROVAL OF MINOR’S SETTLEMENT CASE NO. PB2026-006153 SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY PROBATE COURT ADMINISTRATION In the Matter of MARKAI LOVE WARNING This is a legal notice; your rights may be affected. Éste es un aviso legal. Sus derechos podrían ser afectados. You are not required to attend this hearing except as provided in A.R.S.§ 14-5401(D). However, if you oppose any of the relief requested in the petition that accompanies this notice, you must file with the court a written response at least 7 calendar days before the hearing date OR you or your attorney must attend the hearing by following the instructions provided in this notice. Any written response must comply with Rule 15(e) of the Arizona Rules of Probate Procedure. If you do not file a timely response or attend the hearing: (1) the court may grant the relief requested in the petition unless otherwise prohibited by law and without further proceedings, and (2) you will not receive additional notices of court proceedings relating to the petition unless you file a Demand for Notice pursuant to Title 14, Arizona Revised Statutes. 1. Notice is given that MARQUITA JOANN LOVE has filed the following: PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR AND APPROVAL OF MINOR’S SETTLEMENT 2. COURT HEARING. An initial hearing has been scheduled to consider the Petition as follows: DATE and TIME: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM JUDICIAL OFFICER: Judge Jennifer Green PLACE: 125 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85003 - COURTROOM 201 TELEPHONE NO: (602) 506-0438 Pursuant to A.R.S. § 14-1306(A), if duly demanded, a party is entitled to trial by jury in any proceeding in which any controverted question of fact arises as to which any party has a constitutional right to trial by jury. Any interested person, including the Petitioner and the Petitioner's attorney, may attend the Initial Hearing virtually unless the Court has specifically ordered that person to attend the hearing in person. To attend the hearing virtually, use Court Connect as described in Section 3 below. If the Court has specifically ordered you to attend the Initial Hearing in person, you must do so by appearing at the location stated above at the time of the Initial Hearing. 3. COURT CONNECT / MICROSOFT TEAMS If you have a camera-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet device, you should go to tinyurl.com/jbazmc-prb02 a few minutes before the Initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. For the best experience, download and install the Microsoft Teams application on a camera-enabled computer, smartphone, or tablet device using either of the following methods prior to the time set for the Initial Hearing: Go to the following link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/download-app If you have a camera-enabled device, but do not want to install the Microsoft Teams application, you may use a web browser simply by typing tinyurl.com/jbazmc-prb02 into your browser a few minutes before the Initial Hearing is scheduled to begin. Please note, however, that you will not have access to all the features if you use a web browser rather than the Microsoft Teams application. If you do not have a camera-enabled device, you can still attend the Initial Hearing by phone by calling: Courtroom Phone Number: 1-917-781-4590 Courtroom Conference ID#: 931 057 228# For more information about Court Connect, please see https://superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/court- connect 09/11, 09/18, 09/25/2026 THE INQUISITOR CNS-4072363#

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Pennymac Loan Services LLC. vs. Patrick F. Hewitt, Sr.; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana; Docket No. 664855 Please take notice that PATRICK F. HEWITT SR. has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on PATRICK F. HEWITT SR. is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: CARTER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS THE ROOTD CO. AND PAPILLION ENTERIZES LLC; Docket No. 664,651-C; 1st Judicial District Court; Caddo Parish, Louisiana Please take notice that MICHELLE JOAN PAPILLION has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on MICHELLE JOAN PAPILLION is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Fifth Third Bank, National Association v. Connie Dupree a/k/a Connie Bohannon Dupree and Shandie Bohannon, Docket No. 664409-B, First Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Please be advised that CONNIE DUPREE A/K/A CONNIE BOHANNON DUPREE and SHANDIE BOHANNON have been named as defendants in the above-captioned proceeding. Anyone with information regarding the current whereabouts, address, or contact information of Connie Dupree a/k/a Connie Bohannon Dupree and/or Shandie Bohannon is requested to contact Attorney Taunton Melville at (318) 200-0897 or Tmelville@MelvilleLawFirm.com

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Successor in Interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Trustee for Centex Home Equity Loan Trust 2005-D v. The Unopened Succession of Jerry Nelson, et al.; Suit No. 665336, First Judicial District Court, Parish of Caddo, Louisiana. Please be advised that the UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF JERRY NELSON has been named as a defendant in the above-captioned proceeding Anyone with knowledge of the identity, current whereabouts, address, or contact information of any child, descendant, heir, legatee, or succession representative of Jerry Nelson is requested to contact court-appointed curator ad hoc Taunton Melville at (318) 200-0897 or tmelville@melvillelawfirm.com.

“*NOTICE OF LIEN SALE** Pursuant to Section 1, Part XIII of Chapter I Code Title XXI of Code Book III of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statues of 1996, comprised of R.S. 9:4756, U-STOR MANSFIELD RD, 7139 Mansfield Rd. Shreveport, LA 71108, will hold a public sale of delinquent units. Bids will be accepted at www.Bid13.com to begin on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM and will be sold on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Units will be sold to the highest bidder (BY ENTIRE UNIT) for cash. Units to be sold are as follows: #51 Sylvia Teague – washer, ladder, furniture, 3 toolboxes, misc. items. #55 Sherry Simmons – luggage, boxes, misc. items. #306 Mengion Carr – couch, cooler, hutch, furniture, misc. items. #345 Latricia A. Alford – misc. items. #519 Sylvia Teague - 5 tires, mini fridge, tv, fridge, shelf, dolly, weed eater, rototiller, window a/c, boxes. #537 Sherry Taylor – washer, dryer. #648 Jonathan Ward – dolly, window a/c, tarp.

The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of Village of Hodge was held at the Hodge Town Hall on August. 11,2026 at 5:00p.m. Present: Willard Willis Aldermen Martha Buchan Aldermen Steve Fox Aldermen Gerald Palmer Mayor Teri Hall Asst. Clerk Absent: Zelphia Schmidt Clerk The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gerald Palmer and Teri Hall gave the invocation. Mayor Gerald Palmer led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Gerald Palmer added 5A to the agenda. Motion was made by Steve Fox seconded Martha Buchan to approve the agenda. Motion was made by Steve Fox seconded by Martha Buchan to approve the agenda. Motion carried. All in favor. AUDIT REPORT: Working on the audit for FY 24-25. Motion was made by Martha Buchan seconded by Steve Fox to approve the monthly minutes for the month of July 2026. Motion carried. All in favor. Rachael Bays spoke with the aldermen and the mayor about running for Judge Dist. A. Motion was made by Steve Fox seconded by Martha Buchan to approve the monthly bills for July 2026. Motion carried. All in favor. The Board of Aldermen was given a copy of “budget-to-actual financial statements” for all accounts for the month of June 2026. Motion was made by Willard Willis seconded by Steve Fox. Motion carried. All in favor. FIRE DEPT: Chief Michael Heard gave the report for the month July 2026. POLICE DEPT: Patrolman Chief Travis Reed gave the police dept for the month of July 2026. There were 26 citations with 30 violations. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ms. Dora Phillips talked about the lot between her house and Ms. Richards house. Ms. Cherry Ricards talked about the school bus that is behind Danielle Copeland house. Todd Brazil concerned about the asphalt (was it a ethic violation ). COUNCIL COMMENTS; Fox: None Buchan: None Willis: None MAYOR COMMENTS: stated that he had hired someone to clean streets only Adjourn: Motion was made by Steve Fox seconded by Martha Buchan to adjourn. Motion carried. All in favor. Teri Hall- Asst. Clerk Gerald T. Palmer Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Sept 18, 2026.

Town of Jonesboro Minutes – REVISION Zoning Board Meeting Date: 8/11/2026 Time: 3 pm Location: Jonesboro Town Hall 128 Allen Ave Jonesboro, La 71251 1. Call to order – Meeting was called to order by Zoning Board Administrator Austin Ballott III 2. Roll Call- Antoan Leonard – Present, Timothy Stewart – Present, David Hammock – Present and Sam Lamkin- absent. 3. Invocation – David Hammock. 4. Pledge of Allegiance – Antoan Leonard. 5. Public Comments- Bradford and Dobbins appeared before the Zoning Commission and verbally expressed their opposition to the proposed rezoning of 705 Leon Drive. Bradford also submitted a signed letter stating his opposition, along with additional letters signed by other members of the community expressing opposition to the proposed rezoning. 6. Approval of Agenda – Motion to approve made by Hammock. Seconded by Leonard. No discussion. Motion Passed. 7. Replacement of Zoning Board Member Michael Holder with Randy Layfield. Motion made to accept Mayor Harris’ appointment of Randy Layfield to the TOJ Zoning Board by Leonard. Seconded by Stewart. No discussion. Motion passed. Oath of office given by Attorney Pam Breedlove. 8. Approval of 4/7/2026 Zoning Board Meeting Minutes. Motion made by Stewart. Seconded by Layfield. No Discussion. Motion Passed. 9. Discussion & Recommendation regarding Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and adoption of updated Official Zoning Map. Motion made by Leonard. Seconded by Layfield. Discussion: Attorney Breedlove briefed the Board on the updates made to the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Board members asked questions regarding the implementation of the updated ordinance and discussed procedures for ensuring that both the ordinance and map remain current and are properly updated in future years. Motion passed. 10. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land 705 Leon Drive RPID # 12491: Motion: A motion was made by Stewart to forward a recommendation of disapproval to the Board of Aldermen regarding the proposed rezoning of certain tracts of land located at 705 Leon Drive, RPID #12491. The motion was seconded by Layfield. Following a brief discussion in which Board members expressed their opinions regarding the proposed rezoning, a roll call vote was conducted. Roll Call Vote: Layfield – Aye; Stewart – Aye; Leonard – Nay; Hammock – Aye. Motion passed, 3–1. 11. Board Comments – All members provided brief comments welcoming Mr. Layfield and thanked everyone for coming. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn made by Leonard. Seconded by Layfield. No Discussion. Meeting adjourned. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Sept 20, 2026.

Town of Jonesboro Minutes Zoning Board Meeting Date: 9/8/2026 Time: 3pm Location: Jonesboro Town Hall 128 Allen Ave Jonesboro, LA 71251 1. Call to order – Meeting was called to order by Zoning Board Administrator Austin Ballott III 2. Roll Call- Randy Layfield- Present, Timothy Stewart – Present, Antoan Leonard – Present, David Hammock – Absent and Sam Lamkin- absent. 3. Invocation – Timothy Stewart. 4. Pledge of Allegiance – Randy Layfield. 5. Public Comments- None. 6. Approval of Agenda a. Motion to amend agenda to add item at 9a. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land RPID# 12255 Motioned by Layfield. Seconded by Leonard. No Discussion. All in favor. Motion carried. b. Motion to approve agenda as amended- Motioned by Stewart. Seconded by Layfield. No Discussion. All in favor. Motion carried. 7. Approval of Minutes from the 8/11/2026 Zoning Board Meeting with the amendment to item #8 being revised to reflect Leonard seconded the motion rather than Layfield and amending the minutes to reflect item #9 Motion made by Leonard. Seconded by Layfield. Discussion: Attorney Breedlove briefed the Board on the updates made to the proposed Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. Board members asked questions regarding the implementation of the updated ordinance and discussed procedures for ensuring that both the ordinance and map remain current and are properly updated in future years. All in Favor. Motion carried. Motioned by Leonard. Seconded by Layfield. No Discussion. All in favor. Motioned carried. 8. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land RPID # 8666 Motioned by Layfield. Seconded by Stewart. Brief discussion: ensuring that the process would be carried through regardless of the Board of Aldermen’s decision on the zoning ordinance. All in favor. Motion carried. 9. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land RPID # 8915 Motioned by Layfield. Seconded by Stewart. Brief discussion: ensuring that the process would be carried through regardless of the Board of Aldermen’s decision on the zoning ordinance. All in favor. Motion carried. a. Discussion & Recommendation regarding the rezoning of certain tracts of land RPID # 12255 Motioned by Layfield. Seconded by Leonard. Brief discussion. After a brief discussion regarding the requested rezoning of RPID# 12255 Layfield moved to recommend the applicant pursues a special exception rather than rezoning the property and submit a new application for the Board’s consideration. Seconded by Leonard. All in favor. Motion carried. 10. Board Comments – None 11. Adjournment - Motioned by Layfield. Seconded by Stewart. No Discussion. All in favor. Meeting adjourned. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $30.00 on Sept 18, 2026.