NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 11, 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 CONTINUATION) Shall Jackson Parish Recreation District, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy and collect a special tax of 5.07 mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $983,600 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 purposes of maintaining, improving and operating the buildings, equipment and property currently owned or subsequently purchased by the District; funding the operation of recreational programs within Jackson Parish; acquiring property, buildings, or equipment for the improvement and operation of the District, said millage to represent a .44 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 4.63 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2027 pursuant to an election held on March 25, 2017? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, 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. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish 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 $40,500. 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 Jackson Parish Recreation District, Sports Complex Office, 5254 Hwy. 4, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026, at 12:00 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 Apr 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 2026.

PUBLIC NOTICE Jackson Parish Communication District E-911 Minutes: March 25, 2026 Board Members Roll Call: Present: Chief Isreal Smith, Jolyn Smith; Sharon Satcher, David Brown, Fred Tolar. Absent: Sheriff Barnett, chief Aaron Blalock Visitors: Director present: Ernie Lewter CALL TO ORDER: Time: 12:07 PM INVACATION: Chief Isreal Smith PLEDGE: Fred Tolar ROLL CALL: Israel Smith, Jolyn Smith, Fred Tolar, Satcher, David Brown HAIRMAN: Sharon Satcher READING AND APPROVAL OF PRIOR MEETING MINUTES: MOTION: Jolyn Smith SECOND: Fred Tolar APPROVAL: 5-0 TREASURER’S REPORT AND APPROVAL OF BILLS: MOTION: Chief Smith SECOND: David Brown APPROVAL: 5-0 REPORT OF COMMITTEES: NONE COMMENTS –PRESENTATIONS BY OTHER AGENCIES OR PUBLIC BODIES: NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS NONE 7. NEW BUSINESS A. DISCUSS: Wetland’s work on additions and corrections of GPS points and CAD Reflected on our records. This is a ongoing project that takes Additional time and resources. Project has been partial completed. B. DISCUSS: Letter from Town of Jonesboro requesting addresses from our 911 Excell sheet for help in compliance with their auditors on ownership of water meter at time of deposit made. Motion by Jolyn, seconded by Fred Carried by 5-0 to Approve C. DISCUSS: Payment to Seiler Geospatial (New Company Name) for Trimble Motion by Jolyn, seconded by Chief Smith, carried 5-0 to approve 8. OTHER BUSINESS: NONE A. NONE 9. NEXT MEETING: Noon Wednesday, May27, 2026 Future meetings: July 22, 2026 September 23, 2026 10. ADJOURN. Motion by Jolyn, seconded by David Brown and carried 5-0 to adjourn. Chairman Member at Large Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 2026.

The Quitman Fire Protection District Board held its regular monthly meeting on March 12, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the central fire station. In attendance were Chief Philip Brown, Bill Jimmerson, Colby Bowman, Joel Burnum and Kelly Anderson. Absent was Chris Harper. Joel called the meeting to order and gave the invocation. Bill led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public present was Stephanie Smith with Louisiana Insurance LLC. Stephanie presented the board with a package and quote for the department’s insurance. Discussion was made regarding liability coverage for the vacant lot owned by the department and insurance for the department’s ATV and drone. Stephanie will check to be sure these items are covered before payment is made. The financial report was read, Bill made a motion to accept the report as read, Colby seconded the motion. Motion passed. The monthly bills were reviewed. Colby made a motion to pay the monthly bills, Bill seconded the motion, motion carried. Meeting minutes from the February meeting were read, Colby made a motion to approve the meeting minutes, Kelly seconded the motion, all were in favor. Old business: Condition of trucks and Equipment is good. Tires needed for two department trucks will be put off until prices are obtained. New Business: After presentation by Stephanie Smith for insurance renewal, Colby made a motion to allow Chief Brown to follow up on the clarifications of the coverage in question, Bill seconded the motion. Discussion was made on selecting a new firm for the annual audit of the department. Wade and Perry in Ruston, LA agreed to perform the department’s annual audit. Colby made a motion to allow Chief Brown to sign audit agreement, Bill seconded the motion, all were in favor. The ad valorem distribution report was reviewed, and repayment was made to the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s department for mistaken distributions made to the department that should have been withheld for the State’s Retirement program. Colby made a motion to enter executive session; Bill seconded the motion. Colby made a motion to exit executive session; Bill seconded the motion all were in favor. Colby made a motion to adjourn; Kelly seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned. Next month’s meeting will be on April 9, 2026. Chris made a motion to enter executive session; Bill seconded the motion. After discussion, Chris made a motion to exit executive session, Bill seconded. A personnel issue came before the board and after discussion, Bill made a motion to table the discussion until more information was obtained. Chris seconded the motion. All were in favor. Chris made a motion to adjourn; Bill seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next month’s meeting will be held March 12, 2026. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, JASON ROYCE HOLLAND, have been convicted of 16-3-600(C) (2) ASSAULT AND BATTERY 1ST DEG on Jun 04, 2020. My address is: 12370 HWY 4 E, CHATHAM, LA 71226 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 10/15/1981 Height: 5’7” Weight: 145 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Apr 8 & 10, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 2, 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 CONTINUATION & REDEDICATION) Shall the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of 5.98 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,168,000 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 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public school system in the District, said millage to represent a .52 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 5.46 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held on April 9, 2016? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, 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. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish 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 $39,000. 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 Jackson Parish School Board Office, 315 Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.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. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on Apr 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026.

LOUISIANA NATIONAL BANK IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 65136 HALL SAPP PROPERTIES LLC, DOUGLAS R. SAPP, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SAPP HERITAGE TRUST DOUGLAS R. SAPP, DEBRA HALL SAPP Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 20 May, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: TRACT 1 COMMENCING AT A 1/2 INCH REBAR ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MURDOCK STREET AND THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF WAY LINE OF COLLEGE AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING 401.25 FEET WEST AND 32.17 NORTH OF A 1/2 INCH IRON PIPE MARKING THE SEC OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF COLLEGE AVENUE FOR 60 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR; THENCE LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE, RIN NORTH 00 DEGREES, 22 MINUTES, 14 SECONDS EAST FOR 130 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 49 SECONDS EAST FOR 58 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR ON THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MURDOCK STREET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE FOR 130 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.176 ACRE, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING. ALL LOCATED IN SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA. TRACT 2 COMMENCING AT A 1/2 INCH REBAR ON THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF MURDOCK STREET AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF COLLEGE AVENUE, SAID POINT BEING 401.25 FEET WEST AND 32.17 FEET NORTH OF A 1/2 INCH PIPE MARKING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, GRAMBLING, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 39 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF AN EXISTING 0.176 ACRE TRACT FOR A DISTANCE OF 130.00 FEET TO AN EXISTING 1/2 INCH REBAR AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT FOR THE STARTING POINT; FROM SAID STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 49 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 0.176 ACRE TRACT FOR A DISTANCE OF 58.00 FEET TO AN EXISTING 1/2 INCH REBAR AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 0.176 ACRE TRACT; THENCE, LEAVING THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT, RUN NORTH 01 DEGREE 19 MINUTES 42 SECONDS WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 45.32 FEET TO AN EXISTING 5/8 INCH REBAR AT A METAL “T” POST; THENCE RUN SOUTH 86 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 36 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 58.78 FEET TO A 5/8 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 30 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 41.97 FEET BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING , CONTAINING 0.0584 ACRE AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF RECORD OR USE ., AS PER PLAT OF SURVEY OF WILLIAM T. LOWE, P.L.S. DATED OCTOBER 19,2006 Seized as the property of defendant HALL SAPP PROPERTIES LLC, DOUGLAS R. SAPP, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE SAPP HERITAGE TRUST DOUGLAS R. SAPP, DEBRA HALL SAPP and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 7 day of April, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 04/10/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 2026. mmm U.S. BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE, FOR MID-STATE TRUST X IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 61632 SHARON L. WASHINGTON, (A/K/A SHARON L. CARTER, SHARON LYNN CARTER), ET AL Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 20 May, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: LOT NO. 28, GILLAIRIE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE CITY OF RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT AND MAP THEREON ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH,LA 71270. Seized as the property of defendant SHARON L. WASHINGTON, (A/K/A SHARON L. CARTER, SHARON LYNN CARTER), ET AL and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 7 day of April, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 04/10/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 2026. mmm EQUITY HOME LENDERS, INC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 63643 SHERION HAWTHORNE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 15 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: BEGINNING AT SE/C OF THE SW/4 OF SE/4, SECTION 24, T18N, R4W, RUN W ALONG THE S LINE OF THE SW/4 OF THE SE/4, FOR 420 FEET THENCE N 210 FEET E TO THE E LINE OF SW/4 OF THE SE/4, 420 FEET, S LONG E LINE OF SW/4 OF THE SE/4 TO THE POB 210 FEET, ALL IN THE SW/4 OF THE SE/4, SECTION 24, T18N, R4W, CONTAINING 2 ACRES (FROM R. CORNWELL, PARTITION DEED NEALY CORNWELL ET AL, 78-473) LESS TRACT TO SHERION KING (1154-494) LOT TO KING DONATED BACK TO CORNWELL @1220-354,. 1997 BUCCANEER (26X76 HEATED) SERIAL NUMBER XALBUS26000A/B ALSO KNOWN AS LOT 1 OF ROBERT C. CORNWELL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF GRAMBLING, LA 71245, 612 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE; LOT 2 FROM NEC, S. 55’ E 90’. NEC. PROPERTY 55’ BY 90’ GIVEN TO DAUGHTER SHERION KING OF ROBERT C. CORNWELL (DESCRIBED AS 55’ BY 90’) LOT 2. LOT 2, 55’ BY 90’ TO BE GIVEN TO ROBERT C. CORNWELL AND INCLUDED BACK INTO LOT 1. MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AS 612 COLLEGE AVENUE, GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA 71245 Seized as the property of defendant SHERION HAWTHORNE and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 7 day of April, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 03/06/2026 2nd 04/10/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Apr 10, 2026.

Sealed bids will be received by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish until Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 9:00 am at its office in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, For furnishing: ITEM 1. Furnishing One (1) New (2026-2027) Heavy-Duty Cab & Chassis Tractor Truck ITEM 2. Furnishing Two (2) New Transfer (Refuse) Trailers Only bids submitted on Bid Forms will be accepted. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained from the office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 West Texas Ave, Ruston LA 71270. Bids can also be submitted electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Lincoln Parish Police Jury Jeri Lynn Webb Purchasing Officer Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $24.00 on Apr 10 & 17, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Torranzec Ranrand Melton, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Aug 25, 2008. My address is: 629 Garr RD, 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 Apr 10 & 12, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Torranzec Ranrand Melton, have been convicted of 14:80 CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE on Aug 25, 2008. My address is: 713 McDonald Ave, APT D17, 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 Apr 10 & 12, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, BRAYLON SMITH, have been convicted of 14:43.1 SEXUAL BATTERY on Mar 18, 2026. My address is: 203 Watertank Rd, APT LOT 10, RUSTON, LA 71270 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 03/15/1993 Height: 5’6” Weight: 200 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Apr 10 & 12, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1694: Application for Approval of Development Plat Owner(s)/Applicant(s): Twin Lakes 2022, LP; Lakeview Place 2022, LP; and Ruston Lakes Holdings, LLC Location: North of and Adjoining West Alabama, West of Kennon Lane and East of and Adjoining Peaks Raj Lane Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Parcel 22183207479, 22183000081, and 22183207477 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Application at the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comments by the public may be made during the public hearing. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the City no later than noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Devon Cannon, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8667). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Apr 3, 10 & 17, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The following Application will be considered at a meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Ruston on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. in the Court Room, Ruston City Hall, 401 North Trenton Street, Ruston, Louisiana. Case 1697: Application for Approval of Preliminary Plat (Country Club Estates, Unit 3) Owner/Applicant: WIVI II Land Development, LLC. Location: 2000 South Vienna Street Lincoln Parish Assessor’s Number 36183333333 A public hearing will be held in connection with the Application at the meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Comments by the public may be made during the public hearing. Accommodations will be made for the hearing impaired and non-English speaking individuals provided that notice is received by the City no later than noon on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Requests for accommodations should be made to Devon Cannon, Ruston, Louisiana (318-251-8667). Devon Cannon Planning & Zoning Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Apr 3, 10 & 17, 2026.