INSERT PICTURE I, Preston Lamar Carney, have been convicted of 14:42(A) RAPE IN THE 1ST DEGREE on Nov 23, 2020. My address is: 1012 S Hudson Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251 Race: White Sex: Male Date of Birth: 07/13/2001 Height: 5’11” Weight: 240 Hair Color: Red Eye Color: Hazel Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Mar 18 & 20, 2026.

Notice to Receive Bids The Jackson Parish Ward Two Fire Protection District will accept sealed bids until 6:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2026, by USPS or hand delivered only. The bid will be for the purchase of one (1) Class 5/6 Cab and Chassis and all other equipment specified. Bid package must be clearly marked “Bid 2026 Class 5/6 Cab and Chassis enclosed”. Bids shall be opened on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Ward Two District Office, 189 Vernon Eros Road, Ruston Louisiana 71270. Specifications and instructions for the preparation and submission of bid proposals may be acquired by contacting the Jackson Parish Ward Two Fire Protection District at 318-249-3300, by cell Fire Chief James Leonard 318-475-0601, or by email w2fpdjackson@gmail.com. The Ward Two Fire Protection District, Jackson Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18 & 25, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF JONESBORO (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”): Sealed bids will be received by the TOWN OF JONESBORO, on or before 10:00 A.M., on April 16, 2026, for the construction of the project to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program described as follows: Water Production and Treatment System Improvements SCC Project No. 3422 Bids must be addressed to Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Bids may be mailed or hand-delivered to the Town of Jonesboro at 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on April 16, 2026. Sealed bids shall be marked as “Sealed Bid – Town of Jonesboro, Water Production and Treatment System Improvements project for fiscal year 2025 to be financed by the State of Louisiana CDBG Program.” 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 license classification for municipal and public works construction. 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 April 16, 2026 at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251. 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. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. This project shall be tax exempt. Tax Exemption Certificates shall be provided upon request to Engineer. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner's office. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, upon payment of $150.00, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. Requests for documents to be received electronically will incur no charge. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to 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. 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. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. 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. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. This agreement is for services related to a project that is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”), Pub. L. 177-58. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States, as further outlined by the Office of Management and Budget’s Memorandum M-22-11, Initial Implementation Guidance on Application of Buy America Preference in Federal Financial Assistance Programs for Infrastructure, April 18, 2022. The Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract, Section 3, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Town of Jonesboro 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. The Town of Jonesboro hereby notifies all offerors that regarding any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. /s/ Dr. J. “Spike” Harris, Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $180.00 on Mar18, 25 & 29, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE CENTURY NEXT BANK # 37988 PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA S & G LOGGJNG CO.. LLC. 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 principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 1st day of APRIL, 2026 Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: (A) 2016 TfGERCAT LOADER MODEL 234B, SERIAL NO. 2342263 (8) 2016 TIGERCAT LOADER, MODEL 234B SERIAL NO. 2342386 (C) 2019 TIGERCAT SKIDDER MODEL 630e, SERIAL NO. 6304809 AND ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING A 2021 JOHN DEERE 948L SKIDDER, SERIAL NO. IDW948LBTMF712104 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 WITH the benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER 3/18/26 s/LISA BURRIS. DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC. vs. # 38044 PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA STACY 0. SPENCER, WILLIAM C. SPENCER, JR. 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 principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 29rn day of APRIL, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: LOT 27, UNIT 2, OF GOODWOOD SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF JONESBORO, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, SITUATED IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, PER THE REVISED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION DATED NOVEMBER, 1967, PREPARED BY JC. WAGNON, REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 20, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. ADDRESS OF 2102 SOUTH POLK AVENUE, 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 WITH the benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER 3/18/26 4/22/26 S/ LISA BURRIS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18 & Apr 22, 2026.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted on October 20, 2025, by the Hon. Andy Brown, Sheriff of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Sheriff"), and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the Parish of Jackson on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in Jackson Parish who are 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 (TAX CONTINUATION) Shall the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), be authorized to continue to levy an 8.43 mills tax on all the property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $1,635,000 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 2026 and ending with the year 2035, for the purpose of providing additional funding for the District? 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 $3,600. 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 the Sheriff, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Sheriff will conduct a meeting of the District at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office, 150 Old Winnfield Road, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026, at 10:00 A.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 in Jackson Parish will be entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 & 18, 2026.

Sealed bids will be received by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish until Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 9:00 am at its office in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, For furnishing: ITEM 1. ASPHALT MATERIALS 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; $12.00 on Mar 18 & 27, 2026.

The Village of Simsboro will be accepting bids for a garbage/boom truck. 1994 GMC Top Kick VIN# 1GDM7H1JXRJ515626. The garbage/boom truck will be offered for a minimum bid of $5000.00. The truck is sold “as is” condition. The Village will accept sealed bids until April 13th, 2026. The Village of Simsboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The bids will be opened April 14th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Sale will go to the highest bidder. The truck can be seen at 9337 Hwy 80, Simsboro, LA. Please drop off bid at Simsboro Town Hall located at 2742 Martha Street, Simsboro, LA 71275, or mail to Village of Simsboro, PO Box 40, Simsboro, LA 71275. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18, 25, Apr 3 & 8, 2026.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Purchasing Office, P.O. Box 3157 T.S., 408 Keeny Hall, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana until 2:00 P.M., April 13, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened for the following: Bid Number 50012-625-26A: Rebid of Purchase of a Maskless Lithography System Specifications and bid documents for the above may be obtained from the Director of Purchasing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana; phone 318-257-4205 or fax request to 318-257-3772. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(4). Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Mar 18, 2026.

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Police Jury of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), on October 14, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish 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 propositions, to-wit: PROPOSITION NO. 1 OF 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a special tax of 4.41 mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $2,481,000 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 maintenance and/or improvement of public roads and bridges throughout the Parish? PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), continue to levy a special tax of 4.41 mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $2,481,000 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 construction, improvement and/or hardsurfacing of public roads and bridges throughout the Parish? 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 $10,800. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the taxes described in the Propositions 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 Police Jury Meeting Room, 100 West Texas Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026, at 6:00 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 Parish are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on Feb 25, Mar 4, 11 &18, 2026.