PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 18-19.4 Village of Elizabeth ELIZABETH, LOUISIANA AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH TO AMEND THE MAYORÕS SALARY FOR THE 2027 TERM, CONSIDERED FULLTIME AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth, Louisiana, that Ordinance No. 18-19.3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Elizabeth is hereby amended and reenacted as Ordinance No. 18-19.4 to read as follows: BE IT ORDAINED that effective January 1, 2027, the monthly salary paid to the Mayor shall increase from $2,600.00 to $2,662.40. Mayor: monthly gross of $2662.40 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the office of Mayor of the Village of Elizabeth shall be considered full time until the Board of Aldermen determines otherwise. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2027 upon signature of the Mayor; or, if not signed or vetoed by the Mayor, upon expiration of the time for ordinances to become law without signature by the Mayor. 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 ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision, item, or application. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared severable. BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. THIS AMENDMENT was introduced on the 14th day of September, 2026. Notice of Public Hearing posted in the official Journal on the 1st day of October, 2026. PUBLIC HEARING was held on October 12, 2026, before adoption of amendment to Ordinance 18-19.3 becoming Ordinance 18-19.4. Ordinance NO. 18-19.4 The above and foregoing Ordinance No. 18-19.4 was read and submitted for a vote at a meeting of the Board of Aldermen called for said purpose on the 12th day of October, 2026. A motion to adopt the amendment was made by Alderman Ken Kelly and seconded by Alderwoman Mea Dillehay. The vote in favor of passage of Ordinance No. 18-19.4 was as follows: Ken Kelly Yea __X ___ Nay____ Absent ____ Mea Dillehay Yea __X___ Nay____ Absent ____ Stacy Weldon Yea _____ Nay____ Absent __X__ Yeas: 2 Nays: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain: 0 Ordinance 18-19.4 was ADOPTED this 12th day of October, 2026. APPROVED BY: /S/Mandy L Green, Mayor 10.14.26 ATTEST /S/Denise Lee, LCM Clerk 10.14.26 (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $110.00

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE The Village of Elizabeth is offering movable surplus property for sale by sealed bid. The Surplus Property consists of two (2) Metal Beams each measuring ten and one-half feet (10.5Õ) in height and thirty-one inches (31Ó) in width. The minimum bid for both beams is one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). Sealed Bids will be accepted at the Village Hall until 12:00 noon on Friday, November 6, 2026. The bids will be opened during the Council Meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Community Center, 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, LA. Write your name and ÒMETAL BEAMSÓ ONLY on the front of the sealed envelope. Include all contact information inside the envelope with your bid. The Village of Elizabeth reserves the right to reject any and all bids and remove the movable property from the sale before the bids are opened. For questions, call the Elizabeth Village Hall at 318-634-5100. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm, with the office closed from 12noon to 1:00 pm for lunch, and Friday from 8:00 am-12 noon. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $70.00

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH LOUISIANA Resolution No. 155-2026 A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN MOVABLE PROPERTY OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE BY SEALED BID WHEREAS, the Village of Elizabeth is authorized, subject to applicable law, to declare municipal movable property surplus and dispose of such property; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen have determined that the following movable property is no longer needed for municipal purposes and should be declared surplus movable property: Two (2) metal beams, each measuring ten and on-half feet in height and thirty-one inches in width shall be offered for sale as surplus movable property, with a minimum acceptable bid of one thousand and five hundred dollars ($1,500.00). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth that the above-described property is hereby declared surplus movable property and that the Village is authorized to advertise the property for sale by sealed bids in accordance with applicable law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids shall be accepted until 12:00 noon on November 6, 2026. Bids shall be opened and considered at the November 9, 2026 meeting of the Board of Aldermen. Subject to the stated minimum bid and applicable law, the Board may award the sale to the highest responsive bidder. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw the property from sale before an award is made. This Resolution was presented for consideration at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on October 12, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 155-2026 was adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth at its regular meeting held at Elizabeth Town Hall on October 12, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. A motion to adopt was made by Alderman Ken Kelly and seconded by Alderwoman Mea Dillehay. YEAS: 2 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 APPROVED BY: /S/Mandy L Green, Mayor 10.14.26 ATTEST BY: /S/ Denise Lee, LCMC, Clerk 10.14.26 (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $95.00

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE The Village of Elizabeth is offering movable surplus property for sale by sealed bid. The Surplus Property consists of an Eight Foot (8Õ) Aerator with Gearbox mounted on two (2) Pontoons- each twenty inches (20Ó) by eight feet (8Õ). The minimum bid for this unit is two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). Sealed Bids will be accepted at the Village Hall until 12:00 noon on Friday, November 6, 2026. The bids will be opened during the Council Meeting at 6:30pm on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Community Center, 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, LA. Write your name and ÒAERATOR WITH GEARBOXÓ ONLY on the front of the sealed envelope. Include all contact information inside the envelope with your bid. The Village of Elizabeth reserves the right to reject any and all bids and remove the movable property from the sale before the bids are opened. For questions, call the Elizabeth Village Hall at 318-634-5100. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm, with the office closed from 12noon to 1:00 pm for lunch, and Friday from 8:00 am-12 noon. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $70.00

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH LOUISIANA Resolution No. 154-2026 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH DECLARING EIGHT-FOOT AERATOR WITH GEARBOX MOUNTED ON TWO (2) PONTOONS, EACH TWENTY INCHES BY EIGHT FEET, TO BE SURPLUS MOVABLE PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING ITS SALE BY SEALED BIDS WHEREAS, the Village of Elizabeth is authorized, subject to applicable law, to declare municipally owned movable property surplus and to dispose of such property in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, the Village of Elizabeth has determined that the following municipally owned movable property is no longer needed for public purposes and should be declared surplus: ONE (1) EIGHT-FOOT AERATOR WITH GEARBOX MOUNTED ON TWO (2) TWENTY-INCH-BY-EIGHT-FOOT PONTOONS (the ÒPropertyÓ); and WHEREAS, the Village proposes a minimum acceptable bid of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for the Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Elizabeth that the Property is hereby declared surplus movable property and that the Village is authorized, subject to applicable law, to advertise the Property for sale by sealed bids. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sealed bids shall be received by the Village until 12:00 noon on November 6, 2026. The bids shall be opened and considered at the November 9, 2026, meeting of the Board of Aldermen. Subject to the minimum acceptable bid and applicable law, the Board may award the sale to the highest responsive bidder. The Village reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to withdraw the Property from sale before an award is made. This Resolution was presented at a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on October 12, 2026. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 154-2026 was considered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen held at Elizabeth Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on October 12, 2026. A motion to adopt was made by Alderman Ken Kelly and seconded by Alderwoman Mea Dillehay. YEAS: 2 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAINING: 0 APPROVED BY: /S/Mandy L Green, Mayor 10.14.26 ATTEST BY: /S/ Denise Lee, LCMC, Clerk 10.14.26 (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $100.00

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF ELIZABETH NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Village of Elizabeth, State of Louisiana (the ÒGoverning AuthorityÓ), acting as the governing authority of the Village of Elizabeth, State of Louisiana (the ÒVillageÓ), on September 25, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Village on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Village 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 Shall the Village of Elizabeth, State of Louisiana (the ÒVillageÓ), be authorized to appoint a chief of police of the Village with approval of the Council and the Mayor? The said special election shall be held at the polling place for the following precinct, which poll will open at seven oÕclock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight oÕclock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: PRECINCT 05-02(PART) The polling place for the precinct set forth above is hereby designated as the polling place at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioner-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 $4,400. 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 Village Hall, 230 Poplar Street, Elizabeth, Louisiana, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2026, at 6:30 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 Village are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2026)4T Cost is $60.00

PUBLIC NOTICE ALLEN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the ÒGoverning AuthorityÓ), acting as the governing authority of School District No. 5 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the ÒDistrictÓ), on August 10, 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 (BOND) Shall School District No. 5 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana (the ÒDistrictÓ), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding $14,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 20 years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding 7% per annum, for the purpose of financing capital expenditures for school purposes for the District, including acquiring, constructing, and/or improving schools and other school related facilities, together with equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and other statutory authority, with an estimated increase of 11 mills to be levied in the first year of issue above the 7 mills currently being levied to pay General Obligation Bonds of the District? The said special election will be held at the polling places for the following precincts, which polls will open at seven oÕclock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight oÕclock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit: PRECINCTS 01-02(PART-NO VOTERS) 05-03(PART) 05-04(PART) 05-05(PART) 05-07 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 $7,400. 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 Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 W. 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2027, at 5:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2026)4T Cost is $85.00

PUBLIC NOTICE ALLEN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING September 14, 2026 The Allen Parish School Board met in regular session at the Allen Parish School Board Office in Oberlin, Louisiana, on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:00p.m. with the following members present: Carolyn Manuel, President; Karen Reed; Gregory Monceaux, Vice President; Carleen Mahaffey; Sally Moreaux; Pete Cavenah; and Kristina LaBuff Absent: Cathy Farris The meeting began with the invocation given by Carleen Mahaffey. President Manuel called a public hearing on the Proposed Consolidated Budget for the FYE 2027. Lynnsey McClusky, Director of Finance, gave explanatory remarks and answered questions regarding the budget. President Manuel opened the floor for public comments in accordance with R.S. 42:15 to Tameisha Victorian who requested to speak regarding the Proposed Consolidated Budget for the FYE 2027. Immediately following the hearing, the Board convened into regular session. Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Karen Reed, unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2026, regular meeting. Motion by Karen Reed, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried to approve the payment of bills authorized by the Finance Committee. General Fund financial statement presented to the board for the month ending July 31, 2026. Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried to approve a resolution adopting the Consolidated Budget for FYE 2027. President Manuel announced that agenda item number six, a resolution to authorize the Superintendent to execute a CEA with the Department of Treasury, was sent to the board in error. This resolution was intended for the Fairview Recreation Board. No vote was taken on this agenda item. Motion by Karen Reed, seconded by Kristina LaBuff, unanimously carried to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC for the June 30, 2026 audit. Prior to any motion or vote regarding Agenda Item Number 8, President Manuel opened the floor for public comments in accordance with R.S. 42:15 to Tameisha Victorian who requested to speak regarding Alliant Insurance Services. Following the close of the public comment period, a motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Kristina LaBuff, unanimously carried to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Alliant Insurance Services for insurance coverage under LARMA for General Liability, Educators Legal Liability, Automobile Liability, Auto Physical Damage, Cyber Liability, and Kidnap and Ransom for the period of October 1, 2026 to October 1, 2027. Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Carleen Mahaffey, unanimously carried to vote to continue to pay the full amount of Med Plus coverage for employees for 2027. Motion by Kristina LaBuff, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried to authorize the Superintendent to advertise and accept bids for Sensor Detection Systems to be installed in restrooms and locker rooms at schools in the district. These sensors are to meet the specifications provided for by the School Violence Prevention Grant. Motion by Karen Reed, seconded by Pete Cavenah, to approve a resolution authorizing a contract for professional investigative services. Board member Sally Moreaux intervened stating that she would like the board to hold off on voting on this agenda item to add a clause to the terms of this contract and how the services would be utilized. A motion by Sally Moreaux was made to modify the agenda stating that the resolution will not be voted on at this time and post-pone until a later date allowing a clause is added to modify the terms of the contract, motion was seconded by Carleen Mahaffey, prior to the board voting on the amended agenda, President Manuel recognized Tameisha Victorian to give a public comment on the agenda item. Following the close of the public comment period, the board voted unanimously to table the vote until a later date. Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Kristina LaBuff, unanimously carried to approve the updated teacher job description. Motion by Kristina LaBuff, seconded by Karen Reed, unanimously carried to approve the amended 2026-2027 Salary Schedule. Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Kristina LaBuff, unanimously carried to approve the following policy revisions: a. JGCE - Child Abuse b. JDE - Expulsion c. JDD Suspension d. JD - Discipline e. IDDFC - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms f. IDDF - Education of Students with Exceptionalities g. GBRIB - Sick Leave h. GBRIA - Personal Leave i. EBBC - Emergency Operations Plan J. JGCF A- Behavioral Health Services for Students k. DIC - Inventories Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Kristina LaBuff, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state travel request for KHS FF A Sponsor Sullivan Fontenot, EHS FF A Sponsor Robert Friday, and RHS FF A Sponsor Breanna Unkel to bring FF A team members to compete at the National Level in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 18-24, 2026. These schools will be traveling separately. Superintendent Soileau included the following items in his report to the board: ¥ Superintendent Soileau and Director of Finance Lynnsey McClusky initiated meetings with school administrators and bookkeepers on September 11, 2026, to review the school budget. Additional sessions are scheduled for September 18th and 21st with the remaining schools. ¥ Oberlin High SchoolÕs homecoming game will take place on Friday, September 15th. ¥ ÒThe Family Toolkit-Partnering for Student SuccessÓ will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at the Allen Parish Federal Programs Building. ¥ Ms. Melissa Fontenot was recognized as the assistant principal at Elizabeth High School and Ms. Dodie Gilley was recognized as the Curriculum and Instructional Support Supervisor. ¥ A reminder was given that the SuperintendentÕs evaluation will take place at the October board meeting. Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Karen Reed, unanimously carried to adjourn. Carolyn Manuel, President Allen Parish School Board Brad Soileau, Secretary Allen Parish School Board Allen Parish School Board Proposed Consolidated Budget Proposed Budget Resolution For the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 to June 30,2027 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ALLEN PARISH, in general session convened that: Section 1: The attached detailed estimate of revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an operating budget of the revenues for the school board, during the same period. Section 2: The attached detailed estimate of expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an operating budget of the expenditures for the school board, during the same period. Section 3: The adoption of this budget of expenditures be and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classifications. Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditure only to the extent included with this budget. PASSED AND ADOPTED AT OBERLIN, LOUISIANA, on this 14th day of September, 2026. Carolyn Manuel President of the School Board Attest: Brad Soileau Secretary of the School Board (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $225.00

Position Notice The Allen Action Agency, Inc. is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s): Teacher AIDE Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Training in Child Development Education a plus. Experience in working with pre-school children. Must be willing to further education in this field. Employment: 9 months Deadline for application is: August 7, 2026 Please send Resume to: Allen Action Agency, Inc. Head Start P.O. Box 540, Oberlin, La 70655 (337) 362-9931 Or email Resume to: mgranger@allenactionagency.org Allen Action Agency, Inc. Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 15 & 22, 2026)2T Cost is $40.00

PUBLIC NOTICE EAST ALLEN WATER WORKS DISTRICT MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 Call to Order: The regular meeting of the East Allen Water Works District was called to order at 5:30 PM on September 15, 2026 by Thomas McClelland, President. Present: Thomas McClelland, Gloria Carrier, Steven Manuel, Avery Victorian, Keith Robinson and Philip Bertrand. Absent: Nicholas Grundy Approval of Minutes: Motion by Steven Manuel and seconded by Keith Robinson to accept the minutes read by Gloria Carrier, Secretary. Motion passed. Financial Report Review: Motion by Avery Victorian and seconded by Steven Manuel to accept the Financial Statement. Motion passed. Business from the Previous Meeting: No old business. New Business: No new business. Accounts Payable Review: Motion by Steven Manuel and seconded by Avery Victorian to pay bills. Motion passed. Adjournment: Motion made by Keith Robinson and seconded by Philip Bertrand to adjourn meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM. (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $70.00

PUBLIC NOTICE ALLEN PARISH AMBULANCE SERVICE MEETING SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 Allen Parish Ambulance Service Board of Directors met for monthly meeting at the Allen Parish Ambulance Service Office on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Members Present: Al Ritter, Chuck Welch, Sarah Ryland Members Absent: Sharon Grundy, Barney Doise Chairman Ritter called the meeting to order promptly at 12:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all. Motion by Welch, seconded by Ryland to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes from the August 15, 2026 board meeting. Motion passed. Old Business: none Public Comment: none New Business: Motion by Welch, seconded by Ryland to approve (1) board write off in the amount of $902.43. Motion passed. Asst. Director Fore gave the Fleet Report and Financial Report. Fore discussed financials and reviewed budget variances with the Board. Motion by Ryland, seconded by Welch to adjourn. Motion passed. Fred Ritter, Chairman Marna Istre Executive Director Kimberley Fore, Secretary (PUBLISH: OCTOBER 22, 2026)1T Cost is $75.00