SHERIFFS SALE CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC VS. DAVID SILVERS In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82179. By virtue of a WRIT OF FIFA issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: A Tract of land located in part of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter and in part of the Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter all in Section 11, Township 23 North; Range 11 West, City of Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana and more particularly de scribed as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Northeast quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 11; Thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 11 seconds West (Record West) a distance of 418.00 feet to a set 5/8 inch Rebar for the POINT OF BEGINNING of the Tract herein described; Thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 08 seconds West a distance of 106.28 feet to a set 5/8 inch Rebar on the North Right of Way line of Payne Street; Thence along said North Right of Way line along a non-tangent curve to the right having an arc length of 48.33 feet, radius of 791.63 feet, central angle of 3 degrees 29 minutes 53 seconds, chord bearing of North 85 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds West, and chord distance of 48.32 feet; Thence continue along said Right of Way line North 83 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 182.30 feet to a found Concrete Monument; Thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 01 second West a distance of 83.27 feet (Record North 83 feet) to a set 5/8 inch Rebar; Thence continue North 00 degrees 01 minute 01 second West a distance of 375.01 feet (Record North 375 feet) to a found 1 inch Iron Pipe; Thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 43 seconds East a distance of 230.00 feet (Record East 230 feet) to a set 5/8 inch Rebar; Thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 375.00 feet (Record South 375 feet) back to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the Tract herein described, containing 2.480 Acres, more or less and being subject to all Easements, Rights-of- Ways and restrictions of record or of use. Description based on a Property Boundary Survey by James Cody Goodwin, PLS 5038 bearing a completion date of November 20, 2019; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy June 17, 2026 July 15, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Public Notice A public notice to review and adopt the proposed budget of the Webster Parish Sheriffs Office will be held in the office of the Webster Parish Sheriff at 10:00a.m. on June 26, 2026. Any interested parties may inspect this budget during normal business hours. June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Town of Cotton Valley Monthly Meeting Meeting Date: June 9, 2026 Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tempe Reginald Shaw Invocation and Pledge was led by Terry Brown and in unison. Roll call by municipal clerk, Tiffany Parish Alderman R. Shaw (present) Alderman J. Carter (present) Alderman T. Brown (present) Alderman C. Lewis (present) Alderman D. Hawkins (present) We have a quorum (5) present (0) absent. Motion to accept the June 2026 agenda. Motioned by Alderman D. Hawkins and 2nd by Alderman T. Brown. Motion Passed Motion to approve May 2026 meeting minutes. Motion by Alderman T. Brown and 2nd by Alderman D. Hawkins. Motion Passed Motion to pay June 2026 bills. Motion by Alderman T. Brown and 2nd by Alderman J. Carter. Motion Passed Committee Report: Cheryl Rowe Reporting for CV Recreation, clean-up day is scheduled for June 13th. Mayors Report: LMA District meeting is scheduled for June 23rd in Minden at Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. Citizens input on the current agenda matters only. None Old Business Approve Ordinance No. 184-1, Regulating the discharge of water and waste into the Public Sanitary sewer system and providing penalties for the violations thereof: Motion by Alderman D. Hawkins and 2nd by Alderman T. Brown. Motion Passed New Business Approve Resolution that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Town of Cotton Valley: Rate is 6.84 MILLS. Motion by Alderman D. Hawkins and 2nd by Alderman C. Lewis. Motion Passed Approve Resolution to hire Andrew Evans as a part-time police officer (16 hrs. weekly) for the Cotton Valley Police Department. Tabled until next meeting. Motion by Alderman J. Carter and 2nd by Alderman C. Lewis. Motion Passed Police Report William Ingersoll Getting Radios in that were ordered. Solution for Air conditioner. Adjournment Motion made by Alderman J. Carter and 2nd by Alderman D. Hawkins, meeting adjourned. Tiffany Parish-Municipal Clerk 06/10/2026 June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Town of Sibley Meeting Minutes June 8, 2026 The Sibley Town Council met in regular session on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6pm at Sibley Town Hall Members present were Mayor Robert Smart; Aldermen: Wayne Bolton, Pam Chanler, John Langford and Keith Merritt. Richard Davis was absent. Mayor Smart asked Keith Merritt to open the meeting in prayer; John Langford led the Pledge of Allegiance. Wayne Bolton motioned to adopt the minutes to the May 11, 2026, Regular Meeting as read, John Langford seconded. Motion carried. No New Items were added to the agenda and there were no Public Comments. Keith Merritt motioned, seconded by Pam Chanler to enter the Public Hearing for: 1. Proposed 2026 Amendment to Ordinance No. 126-V titled AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF SIBLEY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 2. Proposed Ordinance No. 126-W titled AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF SIBLEY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 3. Proposed Ordinance No. 147-I titled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE TOWN OF SIBLEY, LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH After discussion, Wayne Bolton motioned, seconded by Pam Chanler to exit the Public Hearing and re-enter the Regular Meeting. Keith Merritt motioned to adopt proposed 2026 Amendment to Ordinance No. 126-V titled AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF SIBLEY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026. John Langford seconded. Roll call vote: YEAS: Wayne Bolton, Pam Chanler, John Langford, Keith Merritt NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: Richard Davis The 2026 Amendment to Ordinance No. 126-V was adopted. Pam Chanler motioned to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 126-W titled AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE TOWN OF SIBLEY, LOUISIANA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2027. John Langford seconded. Roll call vote: YEAS: Wayne Bolton, Pam Chanler, John Langford, Keith Merritt NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: Richard Davis Ordinance No. 126-W was adopted. Keith Merritt motioned to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 147-I titled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE TOWN OF SIBLEY, LOUISIANA, AND PROVIDING IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Wayne Bolton seconded. Roll call vote: YEAS: Wayne Bolton, Pam Chanler, John Langford, Keith Merritt NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: Richard Davis Ordinance No. 147-I was adopted. Pam Chanler motioned to adopt Resolution No. 06-2026 setting the 2026 Millage Rate for Property Taxes at 8.97 mills. Wayne Bolton seconded. Motion carried. Wayne Bolton motioned to adopt Resolution No. 07-2026 increasing water rates for Sibley Water System effective July 1, 2026. Pam Chanler seconded. Motion carried. Keith Merritt motioned to adopt Resolution No. 08-2026 updating the Civic Center Rental Agreement and Rental Rates. Wayne Bolton seconded. Motion carried. Captain Keith Merritt gave the May 2026 Activity Report for the Sibley Volunteer Fire Department. Assistant Police Chief Clint Meshell gave the May 2026 Activity Report for the Sibley Police Department. The Board acknowledged receipt of the May 2026 Financial Report. The mayor gave updates that included the Playground Projects and Splash Pad Repairs. Announcements included an Entergy Recreation Grant and the first Community Outreach Program session on Elder Fraud Prevention scheduled on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10am at Sibley Town Hall. Keith Merritt motioned to adjourn; John Langford seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. original signed Robert Smart Mayor Attest original signed Sherry McCann Town Clerk June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN REGULAR SESSION HELD ON JUNE 1, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, District D Councilman Michael Roy, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Prayer: Michael Roy The prayer was offered by Michael Roy. Pledge: Andy Pendergrass The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Andy Pendergrass. Call Meeting to Order Welcome: Mayor Nick Cox Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. Additions to Agenda Andy Pendergrass moved to amend the agenda to add Item (19) Authority for Mayor Cox to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between the City of Minden and Friends of Minden Main Street. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Public Comments It is noted for the record that Mayor Cox allowed both council and public comments prior to every vote. Adoption of Minutes (1) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on May 4, 2026 Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop held on May 4, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Carlton Buddy Myles, Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): None. Abstention(s): Michael Roy. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. (2) Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on May 4, 2026 Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt the minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session held on May 4, 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Carlton Buddy Myles, Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): None. Abstention(s): Michael Roy. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. Selection of Official City Journal (3) Selection of Official City Journal Carlton Buddy Myles moved to name the Minden Press-Herald as the Official Journal of the City of Minden, Louisiana. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Resolutions (4) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Credit Card Signatory Power for Certain City of Minden Personnel Michael Roy moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Credit Card Signatory Power for Certain City of Minden Personnel, as presented. This Resolution adds Russell Poole as Assistant Public Works Director, adds Russell Sanders as Water and Wastewater Manager, and adds Elizabeth Campbell as Assistant City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. (5) Adopt Resolution - Adopting the City of Minden Sports Complex Fee Schedule Latasha Mitchell moved to adopt a Resolution Adopting the City of Minden Sports Complex Fee Schedule, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. (6) Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Accept the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG), Project No. 3-22-0032-019-2026, Titled Construct Hangar, from the Federal Aviation Administration for Future Improvements to the Minden Airport and Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing Mayor Cox to Accept the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG), Project No. 3-22-0032-019-2026, Titled Construct Hangar, from the Federal Aviation Administration for Future Improvements to the Minden Airport and Enter into a Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Ordinances (7) Adopt Ordinance No. 1169 - An Ordinance Levying Tax Mills for the Year 2026 Andy Pendergrass moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1169 - An Ordinance Levying Tax Mills for the Year 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. (8) Adopt Ordinance No. 1170 - An Ordinance Declaring Certain Municipally Owned Immovable Property and the Structure Thereon Surplus and No Longer Needed for the Citys Municipal Purposes Michael Roy moved to adopt Ordinance No. 1170 - An Ordinance Declaring Certain Municipally Owned Immovable Property and the Structure Thereon Surplus and No Longer Needed for the Citys Municipal Purposes, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Levon Charlie Thomas, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): Carlton Buddy Myles. Abstention(s): None. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. Authority for Mayor Cox to Enter into an Agreement (9) Authority for Mayor Cox to Submit an Application for the Louisiana Local Road Safety Program and Execute All Documents Necessary for Participation in the Program Carlton Buddy Myles moved to authorize Mayor Cox to submit an application for the Louisiana Local Road Safety Program and execute all documents necessary for participation in the program, subject to legal review and verification of the final project documentation. The motion was duly seconded by Andy Pendergrass and the vote was unanimously in favor. (10) Authority for Mayor Cox to Enter into a Maintenance Agreement Including Mowing and Litter Pickup Between the City of Minden and the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Office of Engineering Levon Charlie Thomas moved to authorize Mayor Cox to enter into a Maintenance Agreement Including Mowing and Litter Pickup Between the City of Minden and the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Office of Engineering, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Appointment(s) (11) Appointment - Minden Main Street Program/Downtown Development Commission Upon the recommendation of Main Street/Economic Development Director Sarah Overall, Carlton Buddy Myles moved to approve the appointment of Victoria Washington to the Minden Main Street Program/Downtown Development Commission to fill the vacant term, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Levon Charlie Thomas and the vote was unanimously in favor. Personnel (12) Personnel - Minden Police Department New Hire (Heather Boucher) Upon the recommendation of Police Chief Jared McIver, Michael Roy moved to confirm Heather Boucher as a full-time police officer in the Minden Police Department, subject to passing all applicable tests. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Condemned Property (13) Condemned Property - 505 South Street (District B) - Frank Gardner Estate The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Frank Garder Estate c/o Chandra Dozier P.O. Box 801824 Dallas, Texas 75380 505 South Street Lot #12, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 60 days of June 1, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Carlton Buddy Myles, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): None. Abstention(s): Levon Charlie Thomas. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. (14) Condemned Property - 509 South Street (District B) - Chandra Dozier The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Chandra Dozier P.O. Box 801824 Dallas, Texas 75380 509 South Street Lot #10, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts. & Strip 6 x 40 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. She asked for more time to rehabilitate the structure and clean the lot herself. Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 30 days of June 1, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was unanimously in favor. (15) Condemned Property - 511 South Street (District B) - Chandra Dozier The following action was taken regarding condemned property: Chandra Dozier P.O. Box 801824 Dallas, Texas 75380 511 South Street Lots #8 & 9, Blk. 8, Harrell Hts., Strip 6 x 80 ft. Adj. in SW/4 of NW/4 Sec. 27-19-9 (Formerly an Alley) Chandra Dozier was present representing the property. Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize Mayor Cox to issue an order declaring the property condemned and further order the demolition of any structures located thereon and the cleaning of the lot within 30 days of June 1, 2026. The motion was duly seconded by Carlton Buddy Myles and the vote was as follows: Aye(s): Carlton Buddy Myles, Latasha Mitchell, Michael Roy, and Andy Pendergrass. Nay(s): None. Abstention(s): Levon Charlie Thomas. Absence(s): None. The motion carried. Reports (16) Budget/Financial Report for April 2026 City Clerk Melaney Slack presented the Budget/Financial Report for the month of April 2026. No motion was required. (17) Fire Report for May 2026 Assistant Fire Chief Ronnie Chreene presented the Fire Report for the month of May 2026. No motion was required. (18) Police Report for April 2026 Michael Roy moved to accept the Police Report for the month of April 2026, as presented. The motion was duly seconded by Latasha Mitchell and the vote was unanimously in favor. Amended Agenda Items (19) Authority for Mayor Cox to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between the City of Minden and Friends of Minden Main Street Andy Pendergrass moved to authorize Mayor Cox to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Between the City of Minden and Friends of Minden Main Street. The motion was duly seconded by Michael Roy and the vote was unanimously in favor. Adjournment Announcements and council comments were heard. The meeting was then adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Slack, City Clerk June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF MINDEN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN IN WORKSHOP HELD ON JUNE 1, 2026 The Minden City Council met at City Hall in Minden, Louisiana, beginning at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Nicholas A. Cox, District A Councilman Carlton Buddy Myles, District B Councilman Levon Charlie Thomas, District C Councilwoman Latasha Mitchell, and District E Councilman Andy Pendergrass. Absence(s): District D Councilman Michael Roy. Mayor Cox welcomed everyone to the meeting. The following topics were discussed: miscellaneous city matters, the April 2026 Police Report, the May 2026 Fire Report, and the April 2026 Budget Report. No votes were cast during these discussions. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Nicholas A. Cox, Mayor ATTEST: Melaney Slack, City Clerk June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Clemency I, BEAU CANTER, DOC #508905, have applied for clemency for my conviction of SECOND DEGREE BATTERY. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 342-5421. June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

Nextlink Internet (Nextlink) proposes to construct a 150 self-support tower (155 overall) at 668 Booth Cutoff Road in Doyline, Webster Parish, Louisiana (Job #64945). In accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the 2005 Nationwide Programmatic Agreement, Nextlink is hereby notifying the public of the proposed undertaking and soliciting comments on Historic Properties which may be affected by the proposed undertaking. If you would like to provide specific information regarding potential effects that the proposed undertaking might have to properties that are listed on or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and located within 1/2 mile of the site, please submit the comments (with Job #64945) to: Ramaker, Contractor for Nextlink, 1955 Atwood Avenue, Suite 202, Madison, WI 53704 or via e-mail to history@ramaker.com within 30 days of this notice. June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

NOTICE AMG Technology proposes to build a 150-foot self support tower, with no lighting.. The site location is Booth Cutoff Road, Doyline, LA 71023 or at coordinates 32-29-14.0 N, 93-22-52.0 W. The FCC ASR Form 854 file number is A1386719. Interested persons may review the application (www.fcc.gov/asr/applications) by entering the file number. Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest). The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE REGIONS BANK BDA REGIONS MORTGAGE VS. THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF GARY TIMS AKA GARY ALLEN TIMS In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. 82801. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: Lots 38 and 39, Palmetto Beach Estates, a subdivision of Webster Parish, Louisiana, as per plat recorded in Map Book 3, Page 49 of the Conveyance Records of Webster Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, having a municipal address of 426 Lakeview Drive, Doyline, Louisiana 71023. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy May 20, 2026 June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

SHERIFFS SALE UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC VS. BRITTANY INAKATE BROWNING, AKA BRITTANY I. BROWNING, AKA BRITTANY BROWNING In the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, No. CV82825. By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Twenty-Sixth Judicial District Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered suit and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction to the last and highest bidder for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement and according to law at the principle front door of the Courthouse in the City of Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026, During the legal sale hours, the following property, to wit: A tract of land being a part of Lot No. 6 of the Resubdivision of the WB. Claffey Property, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW of NE), Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 9 West, Minden, Webster Parish, Louisiana, as per map and plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Webster Parish, Louisiana, in Map Book I, Page 99, more particularly described as follows: Begin at an existing iron pipe at the Southwest Corner of said Lot No. 6 for the Point of Beginning, and run North 20 degrees 04 minutes 14 seconds West 59.71 feet to an existing iron rod; thence run North 20 degrees 04 minutes 14 seconds West 12.15 feet; Run North 78 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds East 136.68 feet to a point; thence run South 16 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds East 12.05 feet to a set 5/8 inch iron rod; thence run South 16 degrees 57 minutes 13 seconds East 59.26 feet to a set 5/8 inch iron rod; thence run South 78 degrees 52 minutes 52 seconds West 130.45 feet to Point of Beginning. The above described property is subject to a 12 foot access easement containing 1941.32 square feet, being 0.04 acres, more or less, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW of NE), Section 21, Township 19 North, Range 9 West, Minden Webster Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as follows: Begin at an existing iron pipe at the Southwest Corner of said Lot No. 6, and run North 20 degrees 04 minutes 14 seconds West 59.71 feet to an existing iron pipe for the Point of Beginning; thence continue North 20 degrees 04 minutes 14 seconds West 12.15 feet to a point; thence run North 78 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds East 163.26 feet to a point; thence run South 5 degrees 58 minutes 33 seconds East 12.05 feet to a set 5/8 inch rod, thence run South 78 degrees 53 minutes 44 seconds West 160.29 feet to the Point of Beginning, located thereon with GEO #114239A. SOLD SUBJECT TO ANY SUPERIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES OR PRIVILEGES THERETO. Said property seized is that of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy a judgment rendered in our Honorable Court. JASON R. PARKER Sheriff & Ex-Officio Auctioneer Webster Parish, Louisiana Pam Brantley - Deputy May 20, 2026 June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

LIQUOR PERMIT I am applying to the Commission on Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcoholic content at retail in the parish of WEBSTER at the following address: Name of Business: Poonam LLC ; Daiquiris Express and Liquor, 914 Homer Rd., Minden, LA 71055 Owner: Inderpal Ahluwalia June 10, 2026 June 17, 2026 Minden Press-Herald