PUBLIC NOTICE Jackson Parish Communication District E-911 Minutes: SPECIAL CALL MEETING: OCTOBER 13, 2026 Board Members Roll Call: Present: Sharon Satcher and Chief Aaron Blalock, Jolyn Smith, Fred Tolar, Sheriff Barnett Visitors: None Director present: Ernie Lewter 1. CALL TO ORDER: Time: 12:05 PM INVOCATION: Sharon Satcher PLEDGE: Sheriff Barnett ROLL CALL: Present: Sharon Satcher and Aaron Blalock Sheriff Barnett, Fred Tolar, Jolyn Smith CHAIRMAN: 2. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES: MOTION: Jolyn Smith SECOND: Sharon Satcher Approval: 5-0 3. 4. TREASURER’S REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS: 5. MOTION: Sharon Satcher SECOND: Jolyn Smith Approval: 5-0 6. REPORT OF COMMITTEES: NONE 7. COMMENTS –PRESENTATIONS BY OTHER AGENCIES OR PUBLIC BODIES: NONE 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSS: Central Square Upgrade B. C. 8. OTHER BUSINESS: NONE 9. NEXT MEETING: Noon Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Future Meetings: January 27, 2027 10. ADJOURN. MOTION: Jolyn Smith SECOND: Sharon Satcher Approval: 5-0 12:19 pm. Chairman Member at Large Copies to: President, Jackson Parish Police Jury Ruston Daily Leader Board Members Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Oct 23, 2026.

Jackson Parish WARD TWO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 189 Vernon-Eros Road Ruston, LA. 71270 Office 318-249-3300 Fax 318-249-3340 w2fpdjackson@gmail.com Tax I.D. #72-1400917 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Ward Two Fire Protection District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Ward Two Fire Protection District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on September 8, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION) Shall the Ward Two Fire Protection District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy a tax of 13 mills (the "Tax") on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $182,000 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, improving, acquiring and operating fire department buildings and equipment for fire protection and other response services therein, said millage to represent a 3 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 10 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on December 10, 2016, 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 04(PART) 05(PART) 05A 06(PART) 06A 07 08A(PART) 13(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 $8,800. 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 Ward Two Fire Protection District Fire Station, 189 Vernon-Eros Road, Ruston, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2027 at 7:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23 , 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Torranzec Raynard Melton, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Aug 25, 2008. My address is: 1007 Eastland Ave, Ruston, LA 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 11/18/1984 Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Oct 23 & 25, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled IN RE: Gibsland and Trust Co Vs. The Unopened Succession of, and Unknown Hiers of, Cassandra Lynette Dean, Deceased, to-wit: The Unopened Succession of, and Unknown Hiers of, Cassandra Lynette Dean. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Danielle Smith or Michael R. Smith, Attorneys at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0557 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Oct 18, 21 & 23, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE Advertising for Bids Sealed bids will be received by the Lincoln Parish School Board, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana, until 10:00 a.m., on Friday, October 30, 2026, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud for the following: 5 – 2024 Model or newer Gasoline Powered Conventional School Bus, 71 Passenger with a minimum body length of 33 feet. 1-2023 model or newer Gasoline Powered conventional school bus, 30 seated with 3 wheel chair positions with a minimum body length of 26 ft 10inches. Complete bidding documents may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent of the Lincoln Parish School Board, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana, 71270. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Bids should be addressed to the Lincoln Parish School Board, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, LA 71270 and filed in the Office of the Superintendent. Bids must be clearly marked “BUS BID ENCLOSED.” John Young Superintendent Lincoln Parish Schools 3td: Wed. Oct. 14, Fri. Oct 23 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Oct 14 & 23, 2026.

**** NOTICE CADDO WARD II INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION / CADDO PARISH INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT Oil City Town Hall – OIL CITY, LA OCTOBER 15, 2026 @ 9:00 AM POSTED- OCTOBER 13, 2026 1:30PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Pres. LaCaze at 9:00 am INVOCATION / PLEDGE The invocation was given by Board member Burks, and he then led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL - VERIFICATION OF QUORUM Recording Secretary, Veronica Brown verified all board members were present except for Barkschat. There was a quorum present. APPROVE AGENDA A motion was made by Milam and seconded by Ewald to approve the agenda. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AUGUST 2026 SEPTEMBER 2026 A motion was made by Murry and seconded by Ewald to approve the financials. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Session Meetings- AUGUST 20, 2026 A motion was made by Tolbert and seconded by Murry to approve the Minutes. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. OLD BUSINESS-None NEW BUSINESS- Officer nominations for 2027 J. LaCaze invited board members to consider one of the officers’ positions, no action taken Discussion of mowing contract for Caddo Ward II J. LaCaze advised that Mr Moore had retired and he sold his equipment to CF Services LA, owner Ernest Cook. A motion was made by Murry and seconded by Burks to continue to use CF Services LA. Motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Discussion on Louisiana Pipe & Supply Lease extension request There were no issues, concerns or discussion on the request from Louisiana Pipe & Supply Discussion on website updates and computer upgrades J. LaCaze advised that he was going to have Ross Hanson, IT Services, to handle website updates and computer upgrades. There were no issues or concerns. 10. MAYOR’S REPORT / ANNOUCEMENTS Mayor Driskell- Oil City (Not present) Mayor Festavan-Vivian (Not present) NEXT MEETING DATE Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Milam and seconded by Tolbert the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 am. Next meeting to be held on Thursday, November 19, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers at Oil City, LA VERONICA BROWN LCMC, RECORDING SECRETARY

**** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY OCTOBER 13, 2026 - 6:00 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts, Officer Kerry Choat, Perry Fuller, Utility Supervisor, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk, Maggie Phillips, acting Town Clerk. ABSENT: Alderperson Lee, Attorney Joseph, Chief Allen Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Galambos Pledge of Allegiance led by Fuller Invocation given by Roberts Questions and Statements of Citizens - Jayne Tappe spoke on two topics 1) the process of special meetings and 2) the annexation of Linda Lane; Debbie Bounds spoke on general questions regarding the Lawrason Act and ordinances; Dave Gardner spoke regarding a cease and desist letter he received October 8, 2026. Roberts made motion to approve the Regular Minutes of September 8, 2026, Special Meetings of September 25 and October 6, 2026, seconded by Fuller. All present voted yea. NEW BUSINESS Resolution 12 of 2026 - A Resolution Authorizing Mayor Galambos to sign any and all documents related to the planning and construction of water distribution system improvements on Blanchard Furrh Road (“Loop Water System”) RESOLUTION 12 OF 2026 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS ON BLANCHARD FURRH ROAD (“LOOP WATER SYSTEM”) WHEREAS, the Town of Blanchard owns, operates, and maintains a large public water system serving approximately 22,000 residents in north-central Caddo Parish, Louisiana; WHEREAS, the Town’s water distribution system includes 3”-20” water mains that serve those 22,000 residents in an approximate 120 square mile service area roughly bounded by Cross Lake, Caddo Lake, the Red River, and the State of Texas; WHEREAS, despite ongoing infrastructure improvements, Blanchard Furrh Road area is plagued with low water pressures and experience frequent interruptions in water service due to recurring breaks in the deteriorated water distribution mains; WHEREAS, the Town proposes to construct new 4” - 6” water lines to replace undersized, deteriorated and problematic water mains on Blanchard Furrh Road (“Loop Water System”); WHEREAS, these improvements will directly and beneficially impact the residents of that area by the Town’s ability to maintain water pressure in the water distribution mains, increase system reliability and sustainability and reduce or eliminate direct threats to public health, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Aldermen, in regular session convened, this 13th day of October, 2026, that they do hereby authorize and fully support the planning and construction of the water distribution system improvements on Blanchard Furrh Road (“Loop Water System”) and do hereby authorize the Mayor of the Town of Blanchard to execute any and all documents related thereto.. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed. Motion made by Fuller to accept Resolution 12 of 2026, seconded by Guin. After being submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: NAYS: Fuller, Guin, Presley, Roberts None ABSENT: Lee ABSTAINED: None And Resolution 12 of 2026 was duly adopted this 13th day of October, 2026. Discussion of appointment of new member on the Caddo Parish Fire District #1 Board The Town of Blanchard makes two appointments to the Caddo Parish Fire District #1 Board of Commissioners as representatives of Blanchard. There will be a vacancy for the upcoming two year term beginning January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2028. You must be a resident of the town of Blanchard. This is a voluntary appointment and if anyone would like to be considered, please contact Blanchard Town Hall to put your name on the list. The appointment will be made at the December 8, 2026 regular council meeting. Report From: Perry Fuller, Utility Manager - One road bore meter set, 2 onside meter sets, 8 set by plumbers, 115 cutoffs for September, 417 locate tickets, 253 work orders. Gerald Allen, Chief of Police - Officer Choat reported no use of force for September, 2026. Comments by the Mayor - Chief Allen is at a Louisiana Chief Conference; the October 10th Night Market at the Blanchard Baptist Church and the Show and Shine Car Show at the Poke Salad Grounds were both a great success. Please come out on the second Saturday of December, as there will be another car show, as well as the Small Town Christmas event at the Blanchard Baptist Church There being no further business, Fuller make motion to adjourn, seconded by Presley. All present voted yea. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk

**** EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $3,500,000 OF THE TOWN OF BLANCHARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA SEWER REVENUE BONDS IN ONE OR MORE SERIES As provided by Resolution adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Blanchard, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the “Governing Authority”) of the Town of Blanchard, State of Louisiana (the “Issuer”), on September 25, 2026, the Issuer HEREBY DECLARES ITS INTENTION to issue not to exceed Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) of its Sewer Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), for the purpose of financing the cost of acquisition, construction and installation of improvements and replacements to the Town’s sewer system (the “System”), specifically rehabilitation and construction of seven (7) lift stations and construction of a 21,500 L.F. of 6” - 12” sewer force main (the “Project”), which Project will consolidate the Eagle Sewer System. The Bonds will be limited and special revenue bonds of the Issuer, secured by and payable solely from the revenues of the Issuer’s System, after there have been paid from those revenues the reasonable and necessary expenses of administering, operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the Issuer, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the Issuer. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statutes §§39:501 et seq, as amended, and/or other applicable laws (collectively, the “Act”). The Bonds will be issued and authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the Governing Authority of the Issuer, in one or more series, will mature up to twenty (20) years from their date of issuance and will bear interest at rates up to ninety-five hundredths of one per centum (0.95%). As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following: covenants relating to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges from the System’s customers, the expenditure of such rates and charges, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and all other pertinent matters as may be necessary to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds. THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at its regular meeting place located at 110 Main Street, Blanchard, Louisiana, for the purpose of hearing any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If a petition is presented to the Issuer at this open and public meeting duly signed by electors of the Issuer in a number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of such electors voting at the last election held in the Issuer object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until approved by a vote of a majority of the qualified electors of the Issuer who vote in a special election held for the purpose in the manner provided by Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. Any such petition must be accompanied by a certificate of the Registrar of Voters of Caddo Parish certifying that the signers of the petition are registered electors of the Issuer and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered electors in the Issuer that voted at the last election within the Issuer. This is the Notice of Intention to Issue Bonds by the Issuer as mandated by Louisiana Revised Statute 39:524(J). TOWN OF BLANCHARD, STATE OF LOUISIANA By:Jim Galambos, Mayor The Inquisitor – Please publish FOUR times as follows: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Also Properties, L.L.C. vs. Angela Marie Brock, Citizens Bank and Trust Company of Vivian, Louisiana and the Parish of Caddo; Docket 666479; 1st Judicial District Court; Parish of Caddo; State of Louisiana; Docket No. 666,479-C Please take notice that Angela Marie Brock has been named as a defendant in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Angela Marie Brock is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee, For Manufactured Housing Contract Senior/Subordinate Pass-Through Certificate Trust 2002-2 v. the Unopened Succession of Benjamin Gerald Williford and Lois F. Williford (A/K/A Lois Thomas Williford, Lois T. Williford) ; 1st Judicial District Court ; Caddo Parish, LA ; Docket Number 655524; Docket No. 655524 Please take notice that The Unopened Succession of Benjamin Williford and Lois Thomas Williford have been named as defendants in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on any possible relatives, heirs or legatees of Benjamin Williford and Lois Thomas Williford is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: Upward Step, Inc. vs. Dewayne Baker, individually and as Registered Agenet of The Chaise Lounge, LLC; 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, LA; Docket No. 664,845-C Please take notice that Dewayne Baker, individually and as Registered Agent of The Chaise Lounge, LLC have been named as defendants in the above-styled action. Anyone knowing whereabouts or having any information on Dewayne Baker and The Chaise Lounge, LLC is asked to contact Brainard & Brainard, LLC, (318) 222-6000 as soon as possible.

**** LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC v. JOANN DISMUKE, Docket No. 666161-B, 1st Judicial District Court, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Please be advised that JOANN DISMUKE, also known as JOANN JACKSON DISMUKE, has been named as a defendant in the above-captioned proceeding. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or contact information of JOANN DISMUKE is requested to contact Atty. Taunton Melville, at (318) 200-0897 or Tmelville@MelvilleLawFirm.com