SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION 163 WEST HICKORY STREET PONCHATOULA, LA 70454 (504) 386-9309 N O T I C E THE SOUTH TANGIPAHOA PARISH PORT COMMISSION WILL HOLD A REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026 9:00AM PONCHATOULA CITY HALL ANNEX BUILDING 110 WEST HICKORY STREET PONCHATOULA, LA ____________________________________________________________________ Any member of the public who has a condition which meets the definition of a disability under the Americans with disabilities Act and who wishes to participate in this meeting, such person, or a designated caregiver of such person, shall contact the port’s administrative office at (985) 386-9309 at least twenty-four hours in advance of the meeting and request that such participation by telephone be arranged. Cost of noitce: $5.00

PURSUANT TO A MOTION ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF KENTWOOD, LA., ON JANUARY 1, 2026, THE TOWN OF KENTWOOD WILL RECEIVE SEALED BIDS FOR THE SALE OF THE FOLLOWING SURPLUS PROPERTIES WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM BIDS: 2008 Ford Crown Vic VIN:2FAFP71V38X140572 $1,000.00 2009 Chevy Tahoe VIN:1GNEC03059R189091 $1,500.00 2011 Nissan Altima VIN: 1N4AL2AP0BN476716 $1,000.00 THE SURPLUS PROPERTY MAY BE INSPECTED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS. PLEASE CONTACT KENTWOOD CITY HALL AT 985-229-3451, TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. . SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL 4:00 P.M., MARCH 5, 2026. SEALED BIDS WILL BE OPENED THE SAME DAY AT 6:00 P.M., AT OUR REGULAR MEETING. THE PROPERTIES ARE SOLD “AS IS”, AND THE OWNER HAS THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS PURSUANT TO LAW. *TOWN OF KENTWOOD, LA. *IRMA T. GORDON, MAYOR Cost of notice:$20.90

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ONLINE AUCTION The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office will hold an Online Auction and intends to sell surplus vehicles to the highest bidder. Items will not to be sold for a price less than that required by law. Surplus vehicles include Dodge, Chevrolet, Honda, cars, SUVs, and outboard engines. The auction will be online beginning February 23, 2026, 0800 ending March 9, 2026 at 0800. An overtime period for extended bids is set by the website. Interested parties may participate in the bidding process by visiting https://www.govdeals.com/ TangipahoaParishSheriffsOffice. Inspection of auction items must be scheduled in advance, during govdeals.com business hours of 0500 – 1300. Schedule inspection prior to bidding as ALL SALES ARE FINAL. The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids. All items are sold AS IS without warranty and with all faults. Items may be subject to a reserve price. Buyer’s premium and other terms & conditions may apply. Cost of notice:$15.00

?NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DEQUINCY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, FEB. 9, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 300 N. HOLLY ST., DEQUINCY, LA. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE ROLL CALL 1. Approval of January 12,2026, regular meeting minutes. 2. Finance, Fire, Police, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Sewer, Airport, and City Reports. 3. Approval of the February 9, 2026, agenda. 4. Public Input. Not on the Agenda: 5. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution authorizing Mayor Smith to sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and City of DeQuincy and DeQuincy Police Department to accept three vehicles for law enforcement and public safety needs for the whole community. 6. Consideration and Adoption of resolution approving the appointment of Joe Richardson as Director and William Frazier as Alternate Director, for a term of four (4) years, to the Board of Directors of the Louisiana Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority. 7. Consideration and Adoption of resolution to award the contract to RP Construction, LLC for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Improvements, Planning and Construction. 8. Introduce Ordinance # 1003 and set a public hearing for March 9, 2026, to update and amend Article V.-Historic District Commission, Sec. 2-111 Established, in the City Ordinance code. 9. Introduce Ordinance # 1004 and set a public hearing for March 9, 2026, to update and amend Article 10. Dangerous Structures, Sec 5-36 Blighted and abandoned properties prohibited, in the City Ordinance code. 11. Introduce Ordinance # 1005 and set a public hearing for March 9, 2026, to update and amend Chapter 21, Appendix A- General Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 2, in the City Ordinance code. 12. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 701 Seymour Pullam Road. 13. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 1005 Banneker Street. 14. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 1102 Banneker Street. 15. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 808 Hayes Street. 16. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 803 N Division. 17. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 206 S Holly Street. 18. Next step of the condemnation process on the structure located at 211 N Pine Street. 19. Adjourn /s/Sherri Breaux, City Council Clerk 300 N. Holly Street DeQuincy, Louisiana 70633 (337) 786-8241 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Sherri Breaux, City Clerk, (337) 786-8241, describing the assistance that is necessary. Notice of public meeting posted on February 2, 2026, at DeQuincy City Hall. Notice published in the official journal on February 4, 2026. “Equal Opportunity Lender Provider and Employer” Run Date: 02/04/2026 (F-2) Cost of run: $42.00

?PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY CITY OF DEQUINCY, LA Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 33:4712 that the City of DeQuincy, Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, (the City) per Ordinance no.1002 which passed unanimously by the DeQuincy City Council at its meeting of January 12, 2026, has declared the following property to be surplus and no longer needed for public purposes: Description of Property: Parcel numbers 00758434 and 00744247( TBD Third Street). The City of DeQuincy will offer said property for sale to the highest responsible bidder under the terms and conditions: (a) minimum bid price shall be $30,000.00 cash or certified funds; (b) the property shall be sold AS IS WHERE IS (c) the sale shall be subject to the City Council's approval. Date and Time of Bid Opening: Bids will be due by March 2, 2026, at 5:00 pm. All bids must be in writing, sealed, and submitted as follows: Can be mailed to PO BOX 968 DeQuincy, LA 70633 or delivered to DeQuincy City Hall, 300 N. Holly Street DeQuincy, LA 70633. Bid opening will be March 3, 2026, at 10:00 am at DeQuincy City Hall. Further information may be obtained by contacting: City of DeQuincy Office of the City Clerk 300 N. Holly Street DeQuincy, Louisiana 70633 Phone: (337) 786-8241 Run Date: 02/04,11, & 18, 2026 (F-1) Cost per run: $18.00

Quitman Fire Protection District Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 The Quitman Fire Protection District Board held its regular monthly meeting on January 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the central fire station. In attendance were Chief Philip Brown, Joel Burnum, Bill Jimmerson, Kelly Anderson, Chris Harper, and Colby Bowman. Joel called the meeting to order and gave the invocation. Bill led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was no public present. The financial report was read, Colby made a motion to accept the report as read, Bill seconded the motion. Motion carried. The monthly bills were reviewed. Colby made a motion to pay the monthly bills, Chris seconded the motion, all were in favor. Meeting minutes from the November meeting were read (no December meeting). Chris made a motion to approve the meeting minutes, Bill seconded the motion, all were in favor. Old business: Condition of trucks and Equipment is good. Chief Brown stated that we were waiting on three insurance quotes for the department’s insurance. New Business: PIAL Rating- Chief Brown informed the board of his progress in getting ready for the upcoming rating of the department. The property at Ansley needs cleaning up. Items needed for the trucks were discussed to be sure they are fully equipped. Colby made a motion to adjourn; Colby seconded the motion. All were in favor. Next month’s meeting will be held February 12, 2026. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader on Feb 4, 2026.

The Village of North Hodge held a meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Those present at the meeting were Mayor Joanie Cannady, Clerk Tiffany Turnbow, Alderman Ernest Roden, Alderman Sarah Heard, and Chief Bobby Dillon. Visitors: Kevin Spencer Mayor Cannady greeted all who were present. Mayor Cannady called the meeting to order. Alderman Roden led the Invocation. Alderman Heard led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comments: None Bills to Be Paid: Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Pay Bills. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. New Business: · Resolution 201 Police Department Surplus Property. Alderman Heard Made the Motion to declare Police Dept Items as surplus property. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. · Compliance Officer for Clean-Up and Nuisance Ordinances Discussion was had. · Beginning Process of Abandoned Property Discussion was had. · Village Clerk Pay Increase Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Increase Village Clerks pay. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. · New Police Hire Alderman Heard Made a Motion to hire Kevin Spencer. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. Public Comments #2: -No comments. Council Comments: -No comments. Police Comments: Chief Dillon commented by saying he thinks things will be better with Officer Spencer hired. Mayor Comments: Mayor Cannady informed the Alderman of town happenings. Village is having a reassessment done on Insurance Coverage. Mayor Cannady provided a quote for new road signs and poles. Alderman Heard Made a Motion to Adjourn the Village Meeting. Alderman Roden Seconded the Motion. All in Favor. Motion Carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Feb 4, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA TRAINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION vs 37954 SHEDRICK GREEN III By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, , Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 18TH day of March. 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: LOT 36, UNIT 10, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION, JONESBORO, LA 71251 .Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF 02/04/26 03/11/26 EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER S/ TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 4 & Mar 11, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Weston Water System, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed bids for the construction of the project described as follows: WATER PRODUCTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, BLANKENSHIP SITE GROUND STORAGE TANK Sealed bids shall be addressed to Weston Water System, Inc. Bids may be mailed to the Owner at P. O. Box 324, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or hand-delivered to the Owner at the Siloam Springs Community Church, 809 Siloam Church Road, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on March 3, 2026. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), Water Production System Improvements, Blankenship Site Ground Storage Tank, to be opened at 10:00 A.M., (C.S.T.), on March 3, 2026, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of municipal and public works construction for this project. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on March 3, 2026, at the Siloam Springs Community Church, 809 Siloam Church Road, Jonesboro, LA 71251. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, 230 Grandview Drive, Chatham, Louisiana 71226, (318) 249-3030. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer upon payment of $150.00 for each set. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Such refund shall be limited to $100.00 per set. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond, which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. /s/ Lyman Hall, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 4, 11 & 18, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: LAKESHORE DRIVE REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE II, will be received by the JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY, Jonesboro, Louisiana, in the Sunshine Room of the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administration Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana, 71251 until 2:00 P.M., local time, on Thursday, February 26, 2026. No proposals will be received after this hour or date. On this date and specified time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. PROJECT: Lakeshore Drive Rehabilitation and Improvements – Phase II PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 75 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Complete sets of drawings, specifications, and forms may be obtained at the office of RILEY COMPANY OF LOUISIANA, INC., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, P.O. Drawer 1303, Ruston, Louisiana 71273-1303, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $90.00. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit and any non-bidder upon so returning such set within ten days of bid opening will be refunded $10.00. Each proposal is to be accompanied by a certified check payable to the JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY or a bid bond, the amount of either of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof, except under the provisions of LA R.S. 38:2214. Types of construction required for this project include asphaltic concrete, patching, aggregate shoulder, milling, and striping. The JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY reserves the right to reject any or all proposals per Louisiana Public Bid Law. JACKSON PARISH POLICE JURY Todd Culpepper President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $72.00 on Jan 30 & Feb 4 & 11, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled IN RE: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs. The Unopened Succession of Vahona E. Russell (AKA Vahona Russell Hibbard, Vahona E. Hibbard) and Savanah Slaton, to-wit: Vahona E, Russell (AKA Vahona Russell Hibbard, Vahona E. Hibbard). 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, Ruston, LA on Feb 1, 4 & 6, 2026.

LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY PROJECT NO. 26-01-01 CELL B CONSTRUCTION LINCOLN PARISH C&D LANDFILL, RUSTON, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA Notice is hereby given that sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Department, Parish of Lincoln, Louisiana, for the construction of C&D landfill Cell B including: clearing and grubbing; excavation; Compacted Clay Fill importation and installation; providing and installing riprap Sediment Check Dams; providing and installing Concrete Canvas (or approved equal); providing and installing riprap Energy Dissipators; hydroseeding; and, other work in connection therewith at the Lincoln Parish C&D Landfill in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. Bids will be received by the Lincoln Parish Purchasing Agent until 2:00 p.m. local time on February 26, 2026 at the office of the Purchasing Agent, Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 W. Texas Ave. – Third Floor, Ruston, LA 71270. Bids received after this time will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud after the specified closing time. The Bidding Documents may be examined in the office of the Purchasing Agent, Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 W. Texas Ave. – Third Floor, Ruston, LA 71270, or in the office of the ENGINEER: Fourrier & de Abreu Engineers, LLC, Ph: 225-677-7950, 10995 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 and Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., Ph: 318-251-0238, 112 East Mississippi Ave., Ruston, LA 71270. Hard copy Bidding Documents may be obtained from the ENGINEER’s office in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders upon payment of a deposit of $40.00 for each set of documents. Bidders can request an electronic copy of the Bidding Documents by emailing the ENGINEER at jon@fdaengineers.com. Official bid documents can be downloaded from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, Bidders shall contact Central Bidding. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on February 17, 2026 at the Lincoln Parish C&D Landfill, 463 Arkansas Plant Road Dubach, LA 71235. Representatives of OWNER and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are required to attend and participate in the conference in order to be eligible to bid. To qualify to bid, each bidder shall be a properly licensed contractor in accordance with LA R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of: Highway, Street, & Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; or Municipal and Public Works Construction. Contractors desiring to bid should submit evidence that they hold a license of proper classification in full force and effect at the time the bidding documents are requested from the ENGINEER. The Contractor shall show his license number on the bid form and the sealed envelope containing the bid. Bidding Documents shall not be issued later than 24 hours prior to the hour and date set for the opening of Bids. Bids must be submitted on forms provided by the ENGINEER. Each Bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the Lincoln Parish Police Jury in an amount of at least five percent of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price and in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or a Bid Bond in accordance with LA R.S. 38:2218. This check or Bid Bond shall be given as a guarantee that the Bidder will execute the Agreement, should it be awarded to him. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids for just cause. In accordance with LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section and those required on the bid form shall not be considered informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. THUS DONE AND SIGNED on this the 22nd day of January, 2026. LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY By:/s/Courtney Hall Courtney Hall, Parish Administrator Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $126.00 on Jan 30, Feb 4 & 11, 2026.