NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM PORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM SHORT LINE RAILROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM To review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program as follows: BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 6. These Public Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Act 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and in accordance with Acts 451 and 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and in accordance with Act 222 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. The purpose of these Public Hearings is to review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027. All interested persons are invited to be present. Oral testimony will be received. However, so that all persons desiring to speak have an equal opportunity to do so, it is requested that every effort be made to complete individual testimony as quickly as possible. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting written statements and comments to the Committee by mailing the same postmarked within ten (10) calendar days following the hearing to the above address. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Joyce Anthony, Department of Transportation and Development, phone (225) 379-3038. INSERT CHART Glenn Ledet, Jr. Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

GIBSLAND BANK & TRUST COMPANY IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64907 RC MOBILE AND DIRT, L.L.C., 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, 25 February, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: PART 1: MOVABLE COLLATERAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A. EQUIPMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL MACHINERY, VEHICLES, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY, AND EQUIPMENT, SHOP EQUIPMENT, OFFICE AND RECORDKEEPING EQUIPMENT, AND PARTS AND TOOLS. ALL EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN A LIST OR SCHEDULE WHICH I GIVE TO YOU WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THE PROPERTY, BUT SUCH LIST IS NOT NECESSARY FOR A VALID SECURITY INTEREST IN MY EQUIPMENT. ‘EQUIPMENT” MEANS GOODS OTHER THAN INVENTORY, FARM PRODUCTS, OR CONSUMER GOODS. THE TERM “EQUIPMENT” IS AS DEFINED BY THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE AND FURTHER AS MODIFIED OR AMENDED BY THE LAWS OF THE JURISDICTION WHICH GOVERNS THIS TRANSACTION. B. MOTOR VEHICLE, MOBILE HOME, SPORT CRAFT, OR TRAILER OF MAKE: BITX, YEAR 2006, MODE: GOOSENECK TRAILER, VIN/SERIAL NO.: 16VGX20276289981. C. SPECIFIC PROPERTY. UCC#07-128486 ON A 2003 CAL BULL DOZER, MODEL #D3GLGP, S/N #CFF00534; UCC #31-92143 ON A 1996 JOHN DEERE RUBBER TAHOE BACKHOE, S/N #T0310CA770085 PART2: 2014 MORTGAGED PROPERTY A CERTAIN 2.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE SW/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, LAND DISTRICT NORTH OF RED RIVER, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA, BEING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LARRY EUGENE WALDRON AND MARILYN SIMS WALDRON AS RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 996, AT PAGE 60, IN THE RECORDS OF SAID PARISH, THIS 2.00 ACRE TRACT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WRIT: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 22 WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 80 (80 FEET WIDE); THENCE RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE383.40 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON BAR FOUND MARKING THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF SAID WALDRON PROPERTY; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 00SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID WALDRON PROPERTY 100.00 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON BAR SET MARKING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE ON THE LAST DESCRIBED COURSE 317.70 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON BAR SET MARKING THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID WALDRON PROPERTY; THENCE NORTH 36 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID WALDRON PROPERTY 381.64 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON BAR SET; THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 100 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRONBARK SET; THENCE SOUTH 36 DEGREES 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS WEST 152.49 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON BA SET; THENCE SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 210.01 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH IRON BAR SET; THENCE SOUTH 34 DEGREES 49 MINUTES 34 SECONDS WEST 229.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, WITH A MUNICIPAL ADDRESS OF 9106 HIGHWAY 80, SIMSBORO, LOUISIANA 71275 PART 3: 2017 MORTGAGED PROPERTY TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE, 4 WEST SIMSBORO, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 22: COMMENCING AT A 5/8” ROD SET AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/4AND THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY 80, AND THENCE RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES 21’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FORA DISTANCE OF 70.4 FEET AND TO A 5/8’ ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES 21’ WEST ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID HIGHWAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 383.02 FEET AND TO A 5/8” ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 37 DEGREES 57’ 21” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 261.1 FEET, AND TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF AN OLD WIRE FENCE WHICH SAID POINT IS ALSO THE POINT OF BEGINNING FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING CONTINUE NORTH 37 DEGREES 57’ 21” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 48.90FEET AND TO A 5/8’ ROD; THENCE RUN EAST, A DISTANCE OF 209 FEET, AND TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH AN OLD WIRE FENCE; THENCE RUN IN A GENERALLY SOUTH DIRECTION ALONG SAID FENCE FOR A DISTANCE OF 17 FEET AND TO THE CORNER OF SAID FENCE; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID FENCE, A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET, MORE-OR-LESS, AND BACK TO SAID POINT OF BEGINNING; AND BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 22, AND THE NORTHERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 80, AND RUN THENCE NORTH 55DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 233.4 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 25 DEGREES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET, AND TO THE STARTING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN THENCE SOUTH 25 DEGREES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210 FEET, AND TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID U.S. HIGHWAY 80; THENCE RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE AFORESAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A DISTANCE OF 417.7FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 36 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 958.8 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 139 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 990 FEET AND TO A POINT WHICH IS SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES EAST OF THE STARTING POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 330 FEET, AND TO THE STARTING POINT, LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) PARCELS: (1) PARCEL CONVEYED TO RAY CANTERBURY BY ACT OF CASH SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 1976, ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 200 AT PAGE 419, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA; AND (2) 2.00 ACRE TRACT CONVEYED TO JIMMIE A. FRYER, ET UX, BY ACT OF SALE RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1213 AT PAGE 547, AND THE ACT OF CORRECTION THEREOF RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 1246 AT PAGE 639, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA.(MUNICIPAL ADDRESS-9086 HIGHWAY 80, SIMSBORO, LA 71275) (RPID #12,242, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA) Seized as the property of defendant RC MOBILE AND DIRT, L.L.C., and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 17 day of February 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 01/16/2026 2nd 02/20/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs. No. 64984 BRITTIANY L. STAUFFER AND KATHLEEN G. MCLAIN A/K/A KATHLEEN MCLAIN 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, 1 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 25: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 25 DESCRIBED AS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 20 ACRES AND RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 250 FEET AND TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES; THENCE RUN ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID 20 ACRES FOR A DISTANCE OF 640 FEET MORE-OR-LESS AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING . TOGETHER WITH ONE (1) 1997 SHULT, MANUFACTURED HOME, VIN N225209B, PREVIOUSLY IMMOBILIZED HEREON Seized as the property of defendant BRITTIANY L. STAUFFER AND KATHLEEN G. MCLAIN A/K/A KATHLEEN MCLAIN and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 17 days of February, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 02/20/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

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, 25 February, 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 17 days of February 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 01/16/2025 2nd 02/20/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

GIBSLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 64985 THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF, AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, LAVELL WILLIS 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, 1 April, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST SECTION 30: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 AND RUN SOUTH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF EAST LINE AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 33 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY, 150 FEET AND TO THE STATING POINT, FROM SAID STARTING POINT, RUN SOUTH 110 1/3; THENCE RUN EAST 60 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH TO THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF EAST LINE AVENUE, 110 1/3 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY 60 FEET, MORE OR LESS, AND BACK TO THE STARTING POINT. 1204 EAST LINE AVENUE, RUSTON, LOUISIANA 71240, AND TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA SECTION 17; BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 AND RUN THENCE SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 303 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 415 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 245 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 198 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 660 FEET, AND BACK TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 4 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.(MUNICIPAL ADDRESS-269 DUNN ROAD, RUSTON, LOUISIANA 71270) Seized as the property of defendant THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF, AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF, LAVELL WILLIS and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITH benefit of appraisement. This 17 days of February, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 02/20/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

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, 28 January, 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 17 days of February 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 02/20/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS STATEWIDE FLOOD CONTROL PROGRAM AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM PORT CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PRIORITY PROGRAM SHORT LINE RAILROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM To review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program as follows: BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 6. These Public Hearings will be conducted in accordance with Act 351 of the 1982 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works and in accordance with Acts 451 and 452 of the 1989 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works and in accordance with Act 222 of the 2019 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature by the House and Senate Legislative Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works. The purpose of these Public Hearings is to review the Statewide Flood Control Program, the Airport Construction and Development Priority Program, the Port Construction and Development Priority Program, and the Short Line Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027. All interested persons are invited to be present. Oral testimony will be received. However, so that all persons desiring to speak have an equal opportunity to do so, it is requested that every effort be made to complete individual testimony as quickly as possible. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting written statements and comments to the Committee by mailing the same postmarked within ten (10) calendar days following the hearing to the above address. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Joyce Anthony, Department of Transportation and Development, phone (225) 379-3038. INSERT CHART Glenn Ledet, Jr. Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 20, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled 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 VS. Sharon L. Washington, (AKA Sharon L. Carter, Sharon Lynn Carter), Et Al #61632, to-wit: Sharon L. Washington. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Mike Smith, Attorney at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0577 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 15, 18 & 20, 2026.

**** MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BLANCHARD MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – 11:00 A.M. PRESENT: Mayor Galambos, Alderpersons Lee, Fuller, Roberts, Candy Foshee, Town Clerk Motion made by Lee, second by Roberts, to dispense with formalities. All voted yea. Questions and Statements of Citizens - None NEW BUSINESS Introduction by Title of Ordinance 5 of 2026 - An Ordinance, granting unto Southwestern Electric Power Company, the right, privilege and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain, repair, reconstruct, remove, and operate a system of electric power lines, wires, transformers, communication cables, and other related and necessary or desirable appurtenances in, under, over, across, through, and along all of the present and future streets, avenues, alleys, thoroughfares, roads, highways, sidewalks, bridges and public grounds and public places of the town of Blanchard, Louisiana, for the purpose of transmitting and distributing electric power to the Town and its inhabitants and any other person or persons, firms and corporations for a term of twenty- five years; regulating the use of streets by the company and repair and restoration of the streets disturbed by construction; providing for compensation to be paid to the Town; providing that this franchise shall not be exclusive; providing the company’s obligations to furnish efficient service; providing for indemnity by the company to the town; making miscellaneous provisions relative to this grant of franchise; providing for acceptance by company; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Mayor Galambos introduced Ordinance 5 of 2026 by title only There being no further business, Roberts made motion to adjourn, second by Lee. All voted yea. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10. Jim Galambos, Mayor Candy Foshee, Town Clerk.

**** RESOLUTION # 4 OF 2026 OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF VIVIAN, LOUISIANA On a motion duly made by Alderman Samuel Hodge and seconded by Alderman Raymond Williams the following resolution was adopted at a Special Called Meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the TOWN OF VIVIAN, held at Town Hall Meeting Room located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA, on February 12, 2026, pursuant to due notice according to the law and open to the public, at which meeting a quorum of the members of the Board of Aldermen were present: WHEREAS the following movable property belongs to the TOWN OF VIVIAN: Quantity - 1 (one) / Description of property - GRAVELY TREKER Side-by-Side ATV, Year: 2009, Hours: 392 / VIN # - A7A9614139A000167 / Minimum Bid - $2,500.00 (two-thousand, five hundred dollars) WHEREAS, the above property is no longer being used by the TOWN OF VIVIAN. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Board of Aldermen hereby declare said property to be considered surplus property with a value as stated above by the TOWN OF VIVIAN, and no longer needed for a public purpose; with said Side-by-Side to be sold to the highest bidder and/if no bids are received through the bid process, it is in the best interests of the Town to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and convey the surplus property to an individual or entity under such terms and conditions as the Mayor deems fit and in the best interest of the Town. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that due to the fact that the property has no use by the TOWN OF VIVIAN, the said property shall be sold to the highest bidder. The highest bidder must meet or exceed the minimum price. Bids on the property will be accepted until 12:00 noon on Wednesday the 11th day of March, 2026, and opened immediately following the 12:00 noon bid acceptance deadline. Any/all bids shall be submitted in writing to the Vivian Town Hall located at 112 W. Alabama, Vivian, LA 71082, attn: Town Clerk. Any successful bidder shall pick up and remove the surplus property from the site within 2 days after the bill of sale is signed and executed. All payments shall be made to the TOWN OF VIVIAN by certified funds. Payment will be required upon acceptance of the bid within twenty-four (24) hours. Failure to complete the process and/or make payment will result in the bid being awarded to the next highest bidder. The property is located at the Vivian barn located in Vivian, Louisiana. Any interested party who wants to view the property will need to contact the Town Hall at 318-375-3856 to set up a time to view and inspect the property. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor of the TOWN OF VIVIAN, shall have the authority to sign and execute all bills of sales, acts of transfer(s) or other documents that may be needed in order to sale, transfer or dispose of the above referred to property containing such terms as he in his sole judgment deems advisable, to receive and receipt for the proceeds thereof and to do any and all things as shall, in his sole discretion and judgment, be appropriate and desirable to accomplish the foregoing, containing such terms as he in his sole judgment deems advisable to accomplish the foregoing. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be published once at least 15 days prior to the date of sale in the Town’s Official Journal. The following vote was received by the Vivian Board of Alderman as follows: AYES – 4 (four) Martin, Hodge, Williams & Green, Jr.; NAYS – 0 (zero); ABSENT – 1 (one) Alexander THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Vivian on February 12, 2026. Ronnie Festavan- Mayor Kellie Morris- Town Clerk C E R T I F I C A T E I, the undersigned, being the duly elected and acting Town Attorney of TOWN OF VIVIAN hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and complete copy of the resolution duly and unanimously adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the TOWN OF VIVIAN on February 12, 2026. I further certify that according to the minute book of the TOWN OF VIVIAN which is in my possession the foregoing resolution has not been revoked, rescinded, or amended, directly or by inference to this date. Vivian, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, on February 12, 2026. Kellie Morris TOWN CLERK, TOWN OF VIVIAN mmm **** TOWN OF OIL CITY MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING & REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026 Present: Mayor Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Aldermen Jackson, Frieson, Barkschat and Town Clerk Veronica Brown, Chief of Police Laing and members of the Public Absent: Town Attorney Doug Dominic, Aldermen Clifton and Jones There was a quorum Mayor Cheryl called the meeting to order 6:00 pm, Alderman Bsrkschat then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Convene in Public Hearing: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Barkschat to convene into a Public Hearing. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the public hearing is for the adoption of the following Ordinance(s), the title of which are hereinafter set forth, to wit: ORDINANCE No. 15 of 2025 ORDINANCE NO. 15 of 2025 TITLE: TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 3 OF 2025, THAT BEING AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE Adjourn to Regular Session Meeting: A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Barkschat to adjourn to the Regular Session. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the Agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: There were no public comments on agenda items Mayor’s Report: Mayor Cheryl gave updates on the upcoming Gusher Days 05/02/2026 & Easter Egg Hunt 04/04/2026 Staff Reports: Police Department- No use of force incidents for the month of December, updates on perspective new hires Water/Sewer Department- Mayor Cheryl gave update on new part time employees Fire District 7- Ms Neicy Bass reported there is a burn ban in effect & preparation for the freeze Approval of Minutes: December 9, 2025 A motion was made by Alderman Frieson, seconded by Alderman Jackson to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. December 16, 2025 A motion was made by Alderman Frieson, seconded by Alderman Jackson to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Approval of Financials: December 2025 A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Barkschat to approve the Financials. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 1. ORDINANCE NO. 15 of 2025 TITLE: TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 3 OF 2025, THAT BEING AN ORDINANCE TO SET THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY (Final Passage) Town Clerk, Veronica Brown read the Ordinance by title and explained the amendment would allow the Mayor and her family to be eligible for benefits which is offered to full time employees. WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Oil City, Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana have reviewed the 2025 FY Budget; THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Oil City that the salary of the Mayor of the Town of Oil City is currently $30,000 per year. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED the effective immediately the mayor shall be afforded any benefits that are offered to the full time employees of the town.. First Reading: December 16, 2025 – Introduced and read by title and approved as read and set for Public Hearing on January 20, 2026, on motion by Alderman Frieson, seconded by Alderman Jackson. Second Reading: January 20, 2026 – Having been approved on the first reading on December 16, 2025 and after publication of notice and a public hearing, was read by title, with motion to approve as read by Alderman Frieson, seconded by Alderman Barkschat . YEAS: NAYS: (3) Jackson, Frieson, Barkschat (0) ABSENT: (2) Jones, Clifton ABSTAIN: (0) THUS DONE, ORDAINED AND ESTABLISHED by the Board of Alderman of the Town of Oil City, Louisiana at a meeting of said public body duly held and conducted on, January 20, 2026 in the Municipal Complex of the Town of Oil City. Resolution No. 1 of 2026 TITLE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF OIL CITY FOR AN AUDIT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 Town Clerk, Veronica Brown read the resolution by title and explained this is to cover the 2025 audit year. A motion was made by Alderman Jones, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the Agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 3. a. b. Approval to surplus two vehicles: 2012 Chevrolet Caprice- VIN #6G1MK5U30CL651737 2011 Ford Crown Victoria- VIN #2FABP7BV7BX159744 A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the surplus request. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. 4. Approval of Bulk Water Policy for the Water Department A motion was made by Alderman Jackson, seconded by Alderman Frieson to approve the bulk water policy. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Comments on non-agenda items: NONE Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Jackson and seconded by Alderman Barkschat the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 pm. Next meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers Cheryl Clifton Driskell, Mayor Veronica Brown LCMC, Clerk **** VILLAGE OF BELCHER MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN Monday, February 2, 2026, 6:00 PM Present: Mayor Jennifer Fant, Aldermen Brantly, Crain and Scurlock, Village Clerk Dianna White, Police Chief Major Fant and members of the Public Absent: NONE There was a quorum Mayor Fant called the meeting to order 6:00 pm, Police Chief Fant then led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Agenda: A motion was made by Alderman Scurlock, seconded by Alderman Brantly to approve the agenda. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote Approval of Minutes: Special Session- December 29, 2025 A motion was made by Alderman Scurlock, seconded by Alderman Crain to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote Regular Session- January 5, 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Crain, seconded by Alderman Brantly to approve the Minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote Approval of Expense/Revenue: January 2026 A motion was made by Alderman Scurlock to approve the Financials, seconded by Alderman Brantly. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Public Comments on Non- Agenda Items : None 1. Motion to have fence replaced around the water well at Belcher’s Veteran Memorial A motion was made by Alderman Scurlock to table this project, seconded by Alderman Brantly. The motion was carried by unanimous voice vote. Adjourn: There being no further business, a motion was made by Alderman Scurlock and seconded by Alderman Crain the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 pm. Next meeting to be held on Monday, March 2, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. for a Regular Session of the Board of Aldermen. All meetings held in the Town Hall Chambers STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF CADDO I, THE UNDERSIGNED Village Clerk of the Village of Belcher, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the minutes of the Regular Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Village of Belcher for February 2, 2026 This the 16th day of February, 2026 Dianne White, Village Clerk