PUBLIC NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Hodge will hold a public hearing at 5:00pm on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Hodge Town Hall, 406 W. Central Street, Hodge, Louisiana 71247. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Village of Hodge and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2022/2023 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing: A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities; B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes; C. The plans of the Village of Hodge for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Village of Hodge to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and, D. The Village of Hodge's past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana. All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas of The Village of Hodge are encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development needs. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice of received by the Village of Hodge. Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until October 24, 2022 in writing to: Mayor Gerald Palmer Village of Hodge P.O. Box 280 Hodge, LA 71247 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on October 7, 2022. mmm

October 3, 2022 Jonesboro, Louisiana The Jackson Parish School Board met in regular session at 11:00 a.m. on October 3, 2022 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La. The following were present for roll call: Gloria Davis, Calvin Waggoner, Gerry Mims, Rickey McBride, Wade McBride and Dennis Clary Absent: Mary Saulters Dennis Clary gave the Invocation. Gerry Mims led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Gloria Davis. Motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried to add Item 7A to the Agenda: Consider accepting low quote of $20,950.00 from CDW for the renewal of GoGuardian, Subscription License for 1 year for all schools, to be paid from ESSERS III as long as ESSER funds are available. Motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the regularly scheduled meeting held on September 12, 2022. Motion was made by Wade McBride seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the special called meeting held on September 12, 2022. The Board recognized visitor Carmecia Kimble. The Board received information concerning 2021-2022 District and State Testing Data by Amy Hay, Testing Coordinator. Calvin Waggoner reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting. A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to accept low quote of $20,950.00 from CDW for the renewal of GoGuardian, Subscription License for one (1) year for all schools, to be paid from ESSERS III as long as ESSER funds are available. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Ricky McBride and carried to hire two Paraprofessionals for the 9th Grade Academy at Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid from ESSER III Incentive, as long as ESSERS funds are available. Presentation of Monthly Financial Report by Kristi Bass, Business Manager. Dennis Clary presented to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting. Item # 1 was tabled: Consider accepting low quote of $77,775.00 from Morse Covers Inc. for aluminum walkway at Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS II. A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to accept low quote of $29,790.00 from Hahn Enterprises, Inc. for the material and labor to replace playground equipment at Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS II/Weston District funds. A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to accept low quote of $110,214.00 from Palomar Modular Buildings for a new 24X64 Double Classrooms, manufactured and delivered to Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS II. Rickey McBride presented to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to revise policies: o GBN - Dismissal of Employees o GBRID - Military Leave o GBRIB - Sick Leave o IDDFA - Special Education Advisory Council o JGCE - Child Abuse o JBCE - Public School Choice A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to adopt new policies: o LEH - Patriotic Organizations o IDDFC - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to adjourn at 11:58 a.m. ________ President Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on October 7, 2022.

PUBLIC NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Hodge will hold a public hearing at 5:00pm on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Hodge Town Hall, 406 W. Central Street, Hodge, Louisiana 71247. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Village of Hodge and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2022/2023 Community Development Block Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing: A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities; B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes; C. The plans of the Village of Hodge for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Village of Hodge to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and, D. The Village of Hodge's past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana. All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted areas of The Village of Hodge are encouraged to submit their views and proposals regarding community development needs. Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice of received by the Village of Hodge. Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until October 24, 2022 in writing to: Mayor Gerald Palmer Village of Hodge P.O. Box 280 Hodge, LA 71247 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on October 7, 2022. mmm

The Jackson Parish School Board is seeking interested parents to serve on the Jackson Parish Discipline Review Committee. The committee consists of 16 members, with two of those being parents. The committee meets once a year. If you are interested in being considered for committee membership, please visit the Jackson Parish School Board website or the Jackson Parish Student Service Center to get an application. The application due date is October 20, 2022. If you need additional information, please contact Bonnie Buckelew at (318)259-8802 ext. 9101 or by email at bonnie.buckelew@jpsbschools.us. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on September 30 & October 7, 2022.

October 3, 2022 Jonesboro, Louisiana The Jackson Parish School Board met in regular session at 11:00 a.m. on October 3, 2022 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La. The following were present for roll call: Gloria Davis, Calvin Waggoner, Gerry Mims, Rickey McBride, Wade McBride and Dennis Clary Absent: Mary Saulters Dennis Clary gave the Invocation. Gerry Mims led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Gloria Davis. Motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried to add Item 7A to the Agenda: Consider accepting low quote of $20,950.00 from CDW for the renewal of GoGuardian, Subscription License for 1 year for all schools, to be paid from ESSERS III as long as ESSER funds are available. Motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the regularly scheduled meeting held on September 12, 2022. Motion was made by Wade McBride seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the special called meeting held on September 12, 2022. The Board recognized visitor Carmecia Kimble. The Board received information concerning 2021-2022 District and State Testing Data by Amy Hay, Testing Coordinator. Calvin Waggoner reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting. A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to accept low quote of $20,950.00 from CDW for the renewal of GoGuardian, Subscription License for one (1) year for all schools, to be paid from ESSERS III as long as ESSER funds are available. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Ricky McBride and carried to hire two Paraprofessionals for the 9th Grade Academy at Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid from ESSER III Incentive, as long as ESSERS funds are available. Presentation of Monthly Financial Report by Kristi Bass, Business Manager. Dennis Clary presented to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting. Item # 1 was tabled: Consider accepting low quote of $77,775.00 from Morse Covers Inc. for aluminum walkway at Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS II. A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to accept low quote of $29,790.00 from Hahn Enterprises, Inc. for the material and labor to replace playground equipment at Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS II/Weston District funds. A motion was made by Calvin Waggoner, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to accept low quote of $110,214.00 from Palomar Modular Buildings for a new 24X64 Double Classrooms, manufactured and delivered to Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS II. Rickey McBride presented to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to revise policies: o GBN - Dismissal of Employees o GBRID - Military Leave o GBRIB - Sick Leave o IDDFA - Special Education Advisory Council o JGCE - Child Abuse o JBCE - Public School Choice A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to adopt new policies: o LEH - Patriotic Organizations o IDDFC - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to adjourn at 11:58 a.m. ________ President Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on October 7, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the fiscal year 2023-2024. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 will be available for review on October 1, 2022, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200U, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or online at http://www.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Multimodal/Transportation_Planning/Highway_Priority/Pages/default.aspx All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views in person. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. All interested parties will be able to listen to the meeting by ZOOM. The ZOOM information will be posted at the link above. Written statements and comments should be handed to the committee conducting the Hearing or mailed to the following address postmarked within 45 calendar days following the Hearing: JOINT TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85) P.O. BOX 94245 BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245 Chart here!!! Dotd Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD (Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on September 30 & October 7, 2022.

The Jackson Parish School Board is seeking interested parents to serve on the Jackson Parish Discipline Review Committee. The committee consists of 16 members, with two of those being parents. The committee meets once a year. If you are interested in being considered for committee membership, please visit the Jackson Parish School Board website or the Jackson Parish Student Service Center to get an application. The application due date is October 20, 2022. If you need additional information, please contact Bonnie Buckelew at (318)259-8802 ext. 9101 or by email at bonnie.buckelew@jpsbschools.us. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on September 30 & October 7, 2022.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF JONESBORO Owner P.O. Box 610 Address Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251 City, State, Zip Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Repainting of Ground Storage Tannk will be received by the TOWN OF JONESBORO at the Public Works Office , 340 Cedar Street , Jonesboro, LA 71251 until 2:00 P.M. October 20th , 2022 , and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud as permitted by public bid law. This is in accordance with La R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions of La R.S. 38:2212. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to beginning of construction. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following location(s): Cothren Graff Smoak Engineering, Inc., 6305 Westport Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71129 . Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of COTHREN, GRAFF, SMOAK ENGINEERING, INC. upon payment of $ 75.00 for each set, which is refundable to prime bidders within 10 days after receipt of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La. on September 23,30 & October 7, 2022.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the fiscal year 2023-2024. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 will be available for review on October 1, 2022, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200U, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or online at http://www.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Multimodal/Transportation_Planning/Highway_Priority/Pages/default.aspx All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views in person. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. All interested parties will be able to listen to the meeting by ZOOM. The ZOOM information will be posted at the link above. Written statements and comments should be handed to the committee conducting the Hearing or mailed to the following address postmarked within 45 calendar days following the Hearing: JOINT TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85) P.O. BOX 94245 BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245 Chart here!!! Dotd Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD (Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La, on September 30 & October 7, 2022.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF JONESBORO Owner P.O. Box 610 Address Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251 City, State, Zip Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Repainting of Ground Storage Tannk will be received by the TOWN OF JONESBORO at the Public Works Office , 340 Cedar Street , Jonesboro, LA 71251 until 2:00 P.M. October 20th , 2022 , and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud as permitted by public bid law. This is in accordance with La R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1)(b), the provisions of La R.S. 38:2212. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to beginning of construction. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following location(s): Cothren Graff Smoak Engineering, Inc., 6305 Westport Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71129 . Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of COTHREN, GRAFF, SMOAK ENGINEERING, INC. upon payment of $ 75.00 for each set, which is refundable to prime bidders within 10 days after receipt of bids. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, La. on September 23,30 & October 7, 2022.

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