Legal Notice WARD 5 WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 1 REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2026 Thursday, February 26, 2026 the Ward 5 Waterworks District No. 1 Board met in regular session at the Lone Pine Fire Department at 6:00 P.M. PRESENT:Don Deville, President Maxie Johnson, Secretary Hope Rasmussen, Board Member Charles Strother, Board Member Brian Johnson, Operator The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Don Deville. Motion to open made by Charles Strother and second by Maxie Johnson. January 2026 financial statement and bills presented for discussion and approval. Motion made by Maxie Johnson and second by Hope Rasmussen to accept and approve payment of operational bills. Brian Johnson opened the discussion to approve Matt Moreau as a back up operator and contractor for repairs to system. Mr. Moreau would be trained to assume Brian Johnson’s position upon retirement should that be options for the system and Mr. Moreau as well. Also Mr. Moreau would now be the contact for repairs to the system such as meter installs, any repairs, any emergency services. Mr. Moreau would be responsible for the DOTTY contact on any services he provides to the system. Mr. Moreau is credentialled as a Class III Water Operator and presently works for Village of Turkey Creek. Per Brian Johnson, Moreau has discussed this with his present employer and they are comfortable with him providing this service. He is to provide copy of business license and proof of insurance. The board unanimously aproved the acceptance of Mr. Moreau to provide the above explained services to the the system. Next meeting scheduled for March 26, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Lone Pine Fire Station. Motion made to accept and approve made by Charles Strother and second by Hope Rasmussen. Having no further business open for discussion the meeting was adjourned. Motion to adjourn made by Hope Rasmussen and second by Maxie Johnson. 031226 Cost is $55.00

Legal Notice ville platte city council SPECIAL MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2026 Mayor Williams called the special meeting to order at 4:00pm. Mayor Williams asked for approval to add two agenda items, a parade permit and approval of a liquor license. A motion to add both items was offered by Alderman Roy and 2nd by Alderwoman Sam. Motion passed unanimously. After an opening prayer and the pledge of allegiance, role was called. In attendance were Alderwoman Lemoine, Alderwoman Sam, Alderman Roy, Alderman Jagneaux, Alderwoman Frank, Alderman Riggs and City Clerk & Tax Collector Bergeron. The first item of business was to consider an ordinance to approve the sale of abandoned/adjudicated properties. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by Alderman Jagneaux and 2nd by Alderman Roy. Motion passed unanimously. Second agenda item was the approval of employee longevity pay. Motion by Alderwoman Sam 2nd by Alderman Roy. Motion passed unanimously. Third agenda item was to approve a parade permit for Lakeitha Griffith for a Mardi Gras parade. Motion by Alderman Roy and 2nd by Alderwoman Sam. Motion passed unanimously. Fourth agenda item was approval of a liquor permit for Just Drive Thru LLC. Motion by Alderwoman Sam, 2nd by Alderwoman Lemoine. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the council Alderman Roy motioned and Alderwoman Sam seconded to adjourn. Motion unanimously passed and the meeting was adjourned at 4:20 PM. February 12, 2026 Signed: ______________________________ Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams Attested: ____________________________________ Donald Bergeron, City Clerk & Tax Collector 031226 Cost is $50.00

Legal Notice ville platte city council regular meeting february 10, 2026 Mayor Williams called a scheduled public hearing to receive public comments regarding the sale of abandoned/adjudicated property ordinance to order at 5:15. Four citizens were in the audience. No comments were given on the ordinance. Mayor Ryan Williams called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. After an opening prayer and the pledge of allegiance, role was called. In attendance were Alderwoman Lemoine, Alderwoman Sam, Alderwoman Frank, Alderman Roy, Alderman Jagneaux, Alderman Riggs, Police Chief Thomas, Fire Chief Soileau and City Attorney Ludeau. The first item of business was to approve January 13thth meeting minutes. Motion by Alderwoman Frank to approve the minutes with the exception of hiring Rasiem Fredrich due to proper paper work. The motion was 2nd by Alderman Roy. Motion passed unanimously. Second item was approval of the December financial reports that were emailed to the council. After review by the council, a motion to approve the monthly financials was offered by Alderwoman Frank and 2nd by Alderwoman Lemoine. Motion passed unanimously. Mayor Williams asked for any public comments on the agenda. There being none, the first item of business was a vote on ordinance #01132026 to sell 14 parcels, which are parcel # 0110001176, 812 Railroad, 0110036000, 109 Oak St, 0110033625, 117 Pine St, 0110107415, 406 Calcasieu St, 0110118705, 413 Rozas, 0110118715, 709 Oak St, 0110127675, 703 Rev ED Alfred, 0110127675A, 703 Rev ED Alfred, 0110132785, no address, 0110138200,123 Wilson St, 0110170709, 912 N Stagg St, 0110213225, 116 Chataignier St, 0110052875, 314 Tate Cove Rd & 0110055100, 712 Jefferson St. Motion to approve the ordinance and thus the sale of listed properties was made by Alderwoman Lemoine and 2nd by Alderwoman Frank. Motion passed unanimously. Second agenda item was an update from Ville Platte Section 8 Director Tremeca LeDay. Mrs. LeDay asked the council for approval of the payment standards and utility allowances for 2026 with the payment standards being 110% of fair market rents. Motion to approve was offered by Alderwoman Frank and 2nd by Alderman Roy. Motion passed unanimously. Third agenda item was City Marshal Nicole Snoddy who asked the council for approval to hire Britney Rider. Motion by Alderwoman Frank and 2nd by Alderwoman Jagneaux to approve the hiring. Motion passed unanimously. Fourth agenda item was tabled. The Engineer’s report given by Ronnie Landreneau of Landreneau & Associates who reported our lift station project. All lift station work has been completed. We will not work with city employees to extend gas taps for the generators and then enclose the entire work behind fences. Three lift stations will be outfitted to except a portable generator that can be moved from site to site. The water distribution project for phase 4 is starting shortly. Material has been delivered and we are working with the city on right of way acquisition. Work will begin on East Washington St. where residents are being supplied water thru a ¾ inch water line. The new water well will be dug at the end of Railroad St on the south end of the street. Closing documents for the land purchase will be ready for signatures next week. The park project is on hold until the legislative session begins and funding can be secured. This concluded the engineers report. Fire Chief Soileau reported for the month of January, • In January, the fire department was dispatched to 12 incidents in the city and 12 incidents in the surrounding fire district, totaling 24. Those incidents included a structure fire in the fire district, but none in the city. 7 of the incidents in the city varied from residential and commercial false alarms, investigations of smoke or carbon monoxide, and public service calls, such as an entry assist. • I’d like to recognize a few of our full-time and part-time personnel who recently earned professional fire service certifications: Fire Training & Safety Officer Kyle Dupre and Fire District 2 Fire Captain Zachary Johnson both earned their Fire Officer 1 certifications through a week-long class at the state fire academy; Career Firefighter/Operator Kenneth Duplichan earned his Live Fire Training Instructor certification; Career Firefighter/Operators Ryan Dupuis and Courtney Edwards earned their Fire Service Instructor 1 certification. • End of my report. Police Chief Thomas’s reported during the month of January his officers responded to 442 calls, up by 30. Six citations, 29 arrests, down by 7, Five felonies, up by 1, twenty accidents, up by 5. None were fatal. For the year his officers have responded to 5,837 calls, 351 citations, 402 arrest, 110 felony arrest, and 253 accidents. This concludes Chief Thomas’s report. In his mayor’s report, Mayor Williams stated: • RED CROSS “SOUND THE ALARM” EVENT On March 14, 2026, the City of Ville Platte will partner with the American Red Cross to host a “Sound the Alarm” event within the city. This event will provide residents with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at no cost. This initiative supports our ongoing efforts to improve fire safety awareness and enhance emergency preparedness throughout our community. RISK MANAGEMENT INSURANCE UPDATE Donald and I met with Patrick Cronin from Risk Management to review the city’s Risk Management insurance. The meeting was very positive. Mr. Cronin advised that the city has been trending in the right direction due to our continued emphasis on employee training, safety education, regular safety meetings, and overall safe work practices across all departments. I would like to congratulate all city employees for their commitment to safety. As a result of these efforts, the city is expected to receive a 10–15 percent reduction in insurance premiums. I also informed Mr. Cronin that the city has ordered Geotab vehicle tracking systems and will be implementing dash cameras in all city-operated vehicles across the entire fleet, including police, fire, and the marshal’s office. These implementations will result in an additional discount and will help monitor driving conditions, improve accountability, and reduce liability issues the city has faced in the past. • PARKVIEW SHOPPING CENTER / AUTOZONE UPDATE An update was provided regarding progress and developments at the Parkview Shopping Center. Since taking office, I have condemned the Parkview Shopping Center and notified AutoZone in 2023 of the city’s actions. I advised the district manager that it would be in their best interest to seek a new location. After continued communication and pressure at the corporate level, AutoZone will soon be constructing a new location from the ground up. Additionally, tomorrow we will hold our first coalition meeting associated with the $1 million EPA Brownfields Regional Grant that the city received. This grant will allow us to begin the review and assessment process of the Parkview Shopping Center site. I have been advised to allow this review process to be completed prior to having legal counsel prepare a proposal for the potential purchase of the property. The overall goal is to clean up this area and pursue economic development opportunities, either through the city or a private developer. This remains a key vision for this location, including the former AutoZone site. • NORTHSIDE CENTER AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER UPDATES Updates on current improvements at both the Northside Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center are included in the packets. Work is underway to replace old ceiling tiles at both facilities. The Northside Center’s ceiling tiles have been in place since 1987 and have become brittle and unsafe, with tiles falling. At the MLK Center, the ceiling tiles are showing significant age and deterioration due to poor ventilation, with ducts and trunk lines rusting from moisture. These issues are currently being addressed. Both centers have been repainted on the interior, and plans are in place to paint the exteriors later this year. • WAFFLE HOUSE UPDATE An update was provided regarding the status of the Waffle House project. The initial location off Main Street was determined to be unsuitable after consultation with DOTD, as the site would have required a retention pond to manage stormwater runoff and could not adequately accommodate it. As a result, we returned to the drawing board. I have met with three different property owners within the targeted area desired by Waffle House, and we are currently working diligently to finalize a location and move forward with welcoming Waffle House to Ville Platte. • CLEARANCE DEMOLITION PROJECT UPDATE The clearance demolition project has officially begun. This has been a lengthy process due to required state procedures, the need to move forward with the second responsible bidder, and allowing the new contractor time to secure all required state-approved bonding and documentation. We are pleased to see the project finally underway. Now that we have a full understanding of the requirements and criteria of this clearance program, the city will be applying for the next round of funding to address additional blight throughout the city. These efforts are aimed at attracting new development. I am also currently in discussions with the state regarding opportunities for the city to apply for funding to develop and manage our own program. • WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE • WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE Donald and I met with the chief engineer from LDH. The meeting was positive and productive as we continue working diligently toward the necessary improvements and full regulatory compliance at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. During this meeting, we reviewed the engineering plans that were approved in 2022 from the Sustainability Partners LLC contract that the previous mayor signed in 2022, in which the city had to pay out 10 million dollars to get out of this contract due to it being a bad contract and the long term cost of this contract would have crippled the city in all aspects, I am very thankful that we were able to get out of this contract and be able to move forward with a more economical and feasible approach, the city will now be moving forward with a thorough review of those plans with our engineering team to ensure that the structure and scope of work are more than sufficient to correct the longstanding compliance issues the city has faced for many years. It is no secret that years of deferred maintenance and lack of proper upkeep prior to our administration contributed to the current condition of the wastewater treatment plant. However, this administration, along with the city council, remains fully committed to addressing these infrastructure challenges head-on. We are taking the necessary steps to strengthen and modernize our infrastructure, and we will continue working daily to ensure a stronger, more compliant, and more sustainable future for our great City of Ville Platte. This concludes the January mayor’s report. A RESOLUTION GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,750,000) REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES OF THE CITY OF VILLE PLATTE, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PROVIDING CERTAIN TERMS OF SAID BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA STATE BOND COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL; AND PROVIDING FOR MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH offered by Alderwoman Frank and 2nd Alderwoman Sam. Motion passed unanimously. A motion to call a special meeting to hear public comments on proposed ordinance for the sale of abandoned/adjudicated properties for February 12, 2026 at 4 pm was offered by Alderman Roy and 2nd by Alderwoman Sam. Motion passed unanimously. There being no further business to come before the council, Alderwoman Frank motioned and Alderman Jagneaux seconded to adjourn. Motion unanimously passed and the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM. February 10, 2026 Signed:________________________________ Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams Attested: _________________________________ Donald Bergeron, City Clerk & Tax Collector 031226 Cost is $320.00

Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH SALES/USE TAX COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 28, 2026 Present were: Karen Vidrine, Ryan LeDay Williams, Dirk Deville, Charles Guillory, Bert Campbell, Leisa Deshotel, Pat Derouselle, Quint West, Mark Denette, Justin Darbonne, and Jacob Fusilier. Absent: None. Motion by Pat Derouselle, 2nd by Ryan LeDay Williams that the Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Mark Denette, 2nd by Justin Darbonne that the minutes from the last meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Bert Campbell, 2nd by Leisa Deshotel that the expenses of $28,106.57 for the month of December 2025 be approved after reviewing and discussing the budget to actual comparisons. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Ryan LeDay Williams, 2nd by leisa Deshotel that the attached job opening for Administrator of the Evangeline Parish Sales Tax Commission be run in the Gazette from February 1st thru February 12th with a close date of February 15th be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Dirk Deville, 2nd by Quint West that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Bert Campbell Secretary 031226 Cost is $50.00

Legal Notice WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Breanna Nicole Brewer contact Attorney Jason Savoy at 337-789-1707. 031226 031526 Cost is $32.50

Legal Notice WHEREABOUTS Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the heirs of Albert J. Savant contact Attorney Jason Savoy at 337-789-1707. 031226 031526 Cost is $32.50

Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT - 911 REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 2026 Present: Pat Derouselle, Nat Thomas, Pat Hall, Lynn Gooden, and Kyle Fusilier Absent: Tony Rozas, Kerry Paul Fontenot and the Sheriff Also present: CJ Hesnor, Liz Hill, Mona Nelson, Sherry Pommier, Chasessica Basco Motion by Kyle, second by Pat H. to accept the minutes for the board meeting held on December 10, 2025. Motion carried unopposed. Treasurer Report given and accepted. Director’s Report given and accepted. Motion by Lynn, second by Nat to accept the line-item budget to actual. Motion carried unopposed. Meeting adjourned. _______________________________________ Merix Lynn Gooden, Secretary Treasurer 031226 Cost is $40.00

Legal Notice EVANGELINE PARISH SOLID WASTE COMMISISON REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2026 The Evangeline Parish Solid Waste Commission met in a regular meeting in the Commission meeting room, 4718 Pine Point Road, Ville Platte, Louisiana, Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The President called the meeting to order. Roll was called; Shane Darbonne was absent. Bernice Ardoin moved that the minutes from the December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting be accepted as read. Seconded by John Deshotel. MOTION CARRIED. COMMITTEE REPORTS: BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE – Donald Thomas moved to recommend to the full board to accept the December Budget to Actual Income Statement as presented. Seconded by Bernice Ardoin. MOTION CARRIED. Donald Thomas moved to recommend to the full board to pay all December bills. Seconded by Peggy Forman. MOTION CARRIED. Donald Thomas moved to recommend to the full board to discuss the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Audit as presented by Frank Tujague and Noel, CPA. Seconded by Bernice Ardoin. MOTION CARRIED. Donald Thomas moved to recommend to the full board to approve the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Audit as presented by Frank Tujague and Noel, CPA. Seconded by Peggy Forman. MOTION CARRIED. COMMITTEE #2 (Specification) - John Deshotel moved to have Cindy Brown of ISU Lemoine Insurance Agency present our current insurance policies and clarify any changes that were made to those policies. Seconded by Cristal Allen. MOTION CARRIED. Bernice Ardoin moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Louis Marcantel. MOTION CARRIED. MEETING ADJOURNED. 031226 Cost is $70.00

Legal Notice ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Notice is given hereby that: Ville Platte Housing Authority 724 North Thompson St. Ville Platte, La. 70586 will accept bids for 2025 CAPITAL FUNDING PROGRAM TOTAL RENOVATIONS AND BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS Engineer’s Project #1-0012-25 Sealed bids marked “Sealed Bid – Ville Platte Housing Authority Total Renovations and Building Improvements” will be received by the Owner according to Drawings and Specifications prepared by J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc. and described in general as follows: The scope of work includes the complete remodel of three (3) residential units including but not limited to demolition, plumbing improvement with associated foundation repairs, general carpentry, drywall, cabinetry, doors, electrical, flooring , HVAC, and painting. Additionally, the project includes the removal and replacement of exterior doors, storm doors, and windows at designated locations. All work shall be completed in accordance with associated Plans and Specifications. The responsible bidder is required to obtain all bonds, insurances, warranties, taxes, and other applicable items in accordance to Louisiana Public Bid Law. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, the 17th of March 2026, at the office of Ville Platte Housing Authority, located at 724 N. Thompson Street, Ville Platte, LA 70586. Proposals shall be addressed to the Ville Platte Housing Authority and delivered to the office of the Ville Platte Housing Authority located at 724 N. Thompson Street, Ville Platte, LA, no later than 5:30 P.M. local time on the 17th of March 2026. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bonds, and other contract documents may be examined at the Office of J. Ronald Landreneau & Associates, Inc. located at 801 W. Main Street, Ville Platte, LA. Copies may be obtained at this office upon payment of a deposit of $250.00. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R.S.38:2212. The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 38. Retainage for this project shall be five percent (5%) of the Contract Price for contracts equal to or greater than $500,000.00, and ten percent (10%) for contracts less than $500,000.00, in accordance with the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Retainage shall be released 45 days after recordation of formal acceptance, as per the Specifications and the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bidder must have an active SAM.gov registration (UEI) prior to the beginning of construction. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a Cashier’s Check in the amount of 5% of the total bid value, said bond or check made payable to the Ville Platte Housing Authority. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid, security within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. All work completed in this project shall comply with Executive Order No. 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity. It is required that on any bid for this project submitted in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more, one dollar ($1) or more for hazardous materials or mold remediation, or ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more for Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical, the contractor shall certify licensure under R.S. 37:2150-2192 and show the license number on the bid envelope. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in the state, each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract amount. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. 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 must contact the Ville Platte Housing Authority no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Bidders should note the required attachments and certifications to be executed and submitted with the bid proposal. Minority and Section 3 businesses are encouraged to submit a bid. Ville Platte Housing Authority Shelia G. F. Ben, Executive Director 021926 030526 031226 Cost is $155.00

Legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Evangeline Parish Police Jury of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) on August 4, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on 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 proposition(s), to-wit: Parishwide Proposition (Library Tax Renewal) Shall the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a special tax of five and twenty-one hundredths (5.21) mills on all property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $1,773,281 reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2042, for the purpose of providing funds for equipment, supplies, maintenance, operation, construction, improvement, renovation, and support of the Evangeline Parish Library and its branches? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within 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, to-wit: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION PRECINCTS LOCATION REPORT FOR THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE PRECINCT PARTIAL LOCATION 01/1010 PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1020 FAUBOURG FIRE STATION 2923 FAUBOURG RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1030 EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1031 EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1040 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1041 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1050 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1080 PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1081 VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1090 VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1091 VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1100 PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1101 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1110 MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER 868 ALTON LOCKS ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1120 LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1130 LA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1124 VOCATIONAL DR, VILLE PLATTE 01/1140 EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1150 BELAIRE COVE FIRE STATION 1638 BELAIRE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1160 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1161 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1162 EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1170 LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1171 LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 02/2010 W C READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2010A W C READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2020 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2030 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2040 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 03/3010 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3020 AMERICAN LEGION POST 123 420 MAIN ST, MAMOU 03/3030 MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3031 MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3032 MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3040 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3050 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3051 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3052 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3060 CELESTINE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 222 HICKORY ST, MAMOU 03/3070 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 03/3071 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 04/4001 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4010 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4011 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4012 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4020 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4021 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4030 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 1071 FRIENDSHIP LOOP, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4040 LAKE COVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1079 LAKE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 05/5004 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5010 ST THERESA CHURCH HALL 2117 ST LANDRY HWY, ST LANDRY 05/5020 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5030 LONE PINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 1099 EDMOND RD, ST LANDRY 05/5040 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5041 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5050 CLEARWATER FIRE STATION 18542 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, CHENEYVILLE The polling places set forth above 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 designated according to law. The Secretary of State estimates the costs of the election to be $6,500. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 6-B 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 substitute 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, 200 Court Street, Suite 207, Ville Platte, Louisiana, on June 1, 2026, at SIX O’CLOCK (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 thereat. A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on this 4TH day of August, 2025. EVANGELINE PARISH POLICE JURY PARISH OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA /s/ Kevin Veillon President /s/ Dirk Deville Secretary-Treasurer 021926 022626 030526 031226 Cost is $355.00

Legal Notice NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Road and Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), acting through the Evangeline Parish Police Jury, Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) on August 4, 2025, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on MAY 16, 2026 and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District 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(s), to-wit: Road And Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1 Proposition (Sales Tax Renewal) Shall Road and Drainage Sales Tax District No. 1 of the Parish of Evangeline, State of Louisiana (the “District”), be authorized to renew the levy and collection of a two percent (2%) sales and use tax (the “Tax”) within the District (an estimated $4,592,116 reasonably expected to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning October 1, 2028, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the distribution and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the District, all as defined in R.S. 47:301 through 47:317, for the purposes of acquiring equipment, constructing, improving, maintaining and resurfacing public roads and bridges in the District, including incidental drainage and improving, maintaining and operating drainage facilities; and shall the District be further authorized to fund the proceeds of the Tax into bonds to be issued in series from time to time for such capital purposes, to the extent and in the manner permitted by the laws of Louisiana, including Sub-Part F, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended? The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, 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, to-wit: LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION PRECINCTS LOCATION REPORT FOR THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE PRECINCT PARTIAL LOCATION 01/1020 FAUBOURG FIRE STATION 2923 FAUBOURG RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1030 P EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1031 P EAST SIDE WATER BLDG 2502 OPELOUSAS RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1040 P CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1041 CHATAIGNIER NEIGHBORHOOD CTR 226 MARTIN LUTHER KING ST, CHATAIGNIER 01/1050 EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1091 P VILLAGE DE MEMORIE 1001 N REED ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1100 P PARISH COURTHOUSE 200 COURT ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1101 P EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1130 P LA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1124 VOCATIONAL DR, VILLE PLATTE 01/1140 P EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1150 BELAIRE COVE FIRE STATION 1638 BELAIRE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1160 P EVANGELINE PAR SCHOOL BD BLDG 1123 TE MAMOU RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1161 P CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 01/1162 P EVANGELINE PARISH LIBRARY 916 W MAIN ST, VILLE PLATTE 01/1171 P LINCOLN ROAD FIRE STATION 309 EAST LINCOLN RD, VILLE PLATTE 02/2010 WC READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2010A WC READ FIRE STATION 2450 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, MAMOU 02/2020 P ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2030 ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 02/2040 P ST AUGUSTINE CCD BUILDING 2627 DR BOBBIE DESHOTEL AVE, BASILE 03/3010 VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3030 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3031 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3032 P MAISON D AIGRETTE HOUSE 401 9TH ST, MAMOU 03/3040 P VIDRINE FIRE STATION 5138 VIDRINE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3050 CHAUNCEY PITRE MULTIPUR POSE FAC BLDG 1204 CHAUNCEY PITRE RD, VILLE PLATTE 03/3051 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3052 MAMOU HEALTH RESOURCES 1510 NAPOLEON ST., MAMOU 03/3060 P CELESTINE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER 222 HICKORY ST, MAMOU 03/3070 P L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 03/3071 L D VERRETTE BUILDING 1392 OBERLIN RD, MAMOU 04/4010 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4011 PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4012 P PINE PRAIRIE COMMUNITY CENTER 1616 HOLLY ST, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4020 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4021 BEAVER FIRE STATION 1025 GOTREAUX LN, OAKDALE 04/4030 FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 1071 FRIENDSHIP LOOP, PINE PRAIRIE 04/4040 LAKE COVE BAPTIST CHURCH 1079 LAKE COVE RD, VILLE PLATTE 05/5004 P TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5010 ST THERESA CHURCH HALL 2117 ST LANDRY HWY, ST LANDRY 05/5020 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5030 LONE PINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT 1099 EDMOND RD, ST LANDRY 05/5040 TURKEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 13850 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY, TURKEY CREEK 05/5041 CHICOT FIRE STATION 4383 US HWY 167 NORTH, VILLE PLATTE 05/5050 CLEARWATER FIRE STATION 18542 VETERAN MEMORIAL HWY, CHENEYVILLE The polling places set forth above 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 designated according to law. The Secretary of State estimates the costs of the election to be $5,700. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Chapter 6-B 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 substitute 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, 200 Court Street, Suite 207, Ville Platte, Louisiana, on June 1, 2026, at SIX O’CLOCK (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 District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used thereat. A portion of the monies collected shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. THUS DONE AND SIGNED, at Ville Platte, Louisiana, on this 4TH day of August, 2025. ROAD AND DRAINAGE SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. 1 OF THE PARISH OF EVANGELINE, STATE OF LOUISIANA /s/ Kevin Veillon President /s/ Dirk Deville Secretary-Treasurer 021926 022626 030526 031226 Cost is $325.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Minutes - March 3, 2026 Council Meeting City of Patterson, Louisiana The City of Patterson held a Public Hearing on the amended FY 2025-2026 Budget. There were no public comments on this public hearing. Mayor Grogan moved to close the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle to close the public hearing. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. The Mayor and Council of the City of Patterson, Louisiana, met on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the council meeting room at 1314 Main Street. Mayor Rodney Grogan called the meeting to order. Rev. Keith Tayloe with Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship led the invocation. Councilmember Ray Dewey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk, called the Roll. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle were present. C.J. Franklin with Providence Engineering was in attendance. Police Chief Garrett Grogan and City Attorney Russel Cremaldi were absent. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. made the motion, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey, to dispense with the reading and approve the February 3, 2026, minutes. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Monica Mabile, Accounting Clerk, provides a breakdown of the Utility fund, General fund, and income statement, noting to the council that she emailed the reports to them last week. There were no other questions. Councilmembers De- Male Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle ac- cepted the monthly financials. There were no Public Comments on any agenda item. Gillisa Jones with PHS Project Graduation asking for approval for two can shakes. First can shake will be on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ms. Jones will call in with the second date for a can shake. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle approved this can shake. Mrs. Beverly Domengeaux with St. Mary Council of Aging presented her annual report. She announced that Ray Dewey will be the new Chairman of the Board in the new year. Angelina Brocato with Brocato Arcade proposed to the council opening a coffee shop/café with a liquor license. Mrs. Brocato stated that they plan to open on March 30, 2026. It was stated to- day, March 3, 2026, that they have received their permit of approval from the Louisiana Department of Health. Tomorrow, the Fire Marshall will do their final walk-through. They have passed their onsite inspection and documentation inspection from ATC. Documents showing over 70% community support for this new business were presented to the council. Mrs. Brocato asked for the council’s approval on this new business. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle all agreed on the new business, Brocato Arcade. A motion was made by Councilmember Ray Dewey and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry on the adoption of the Amended Budget of Revenues and Expenditures Ordinance for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Mayor Grogan did roll call. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. made the motion to untable Unfinished Business, agenda item 9-2, for the approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Land Un- lockd, since exhibits A and B are included with the documentation. A motion was made by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach and seconded by Councilmember Mamie Perry on the approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Land Lockd. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Introduction of Ordinance #2026-03 levying the General Alimony Tax for 2026. The introduction of this ordinance levies a tax of 8.10 mills for the tax year 2026 on all property situated in the City of Patterson, subject to taxation, and authorizes extensions by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish, LA. A mo- tion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Introduction of Ordinance #2026-03A providing for the tax of 9.4 mills for the year 2026 on all property situated in the City of Patterson, subject to taxation to pay for Public Im- provement Bond for waterworks issues of the City of Patterson, and authorizing extension by the Assessor of St. Mary Parish. A motion was made by DeMale Bowden, Jr., and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. A Proclamation naming April as National Autism Awareness Month was read by Mayor Grogan. A motion to pass this proclamation was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry and seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Mrs. Janis Jones. Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Ray Dewey. Council- members DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan read a Resolution of Respect for Ms. Shirley Mae May. Councilmember Mamie Perry mov-ed to adopt this Resolution, seconded by Councilmember Miranda Weinbach. Councilmembers DeMale Bowden, Jr., Ray Dewey, Mamie Perry, Miranda Weinbach, and Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle voted yes. Mayor Grogan thanked the police department for its efforts to maintain public safety dur-ing the Lundi Gras block party. Chief Grogan and the Police Department were scheduled to receive the Community Spotlight award this month, but since Chief Grogan is at a conference, the award will be presented at next month’s council meeting. Mayor Grogan announced that the Irish Festival, which the Main Street Committee has postponed, will be rescheduled for a later date. Mayor Grogan also stated that Barney Arceneaux, LMA Executive Director, will be retiring at the end of this month. Steve Bierhorst stated that Mayor Grogan wanted him to check the units at the Community Center because the electric bill keeps going up; the bill should not be that high since everything at the Community Center is shut off. Mr. Bierhorst reported that the chillers were set to manual, with one motor constantly running while the units were off. Mayor Grogan thanked Mr. Bierhorst for finding the cause. New water meter installation began today at the end of Tiffany St. As per Andrew Bienvenu, they started today at the end of Tiffany Street at the apartments, where they will work their way to Camille, then to Mike Drive, then once these are finished the next area will be Charlotte, Ryan and Gayle, these are the areas that are being tackled first. Afterwards, as per Mr. Bienvenu, they will move over to the nursing home side. The original meters are over 50 years old, as per Mayor Grogan, so they run really slow, plus we’re going to have to pass a law, the customers are not supposed to tamper with our equipment, due to if they go and turn their water off and on, they can mess with the electronics in there, and this can throw things off. Mayor Grogan stated that we will pass an Ordinance that anyone who tampers with the meters will be penalized. Councilmember DeMale Bowden, Jr. in- quired whether we are ensuring they have the proper shut-off valves. Andrew Bienvenu stated that it was discussed a while back, but nothing progressed on this, so now, whenever we go and shut somebody off, we will need to make sure they install it immediately. We will also need to pass an ordinance on this. Mayor Grogan advised that we can get this ordinance in place at the April meeting. Mayor Grogan advised that Holden Murray will send an alert, and we need to post it on the city’s Facebook page and website. Mayor Grogan stated that the city received a letter from the Department of Health and Hospitals stating that it did come back with another reading of high levels for the 1st quarter, with this being said, we will be sending out letters with this information, we did meet with Mo Saleh with Professional Engineering on this matter, where they did come up with a solution. This will be posted on the city’s Facebook page and website. Waterplant Supervisor Sharon Gillum stated that the levels are going down. Scott Hutton, Fire Chief, stated that the fire de- partment banquet was nice. The Firefighter of the Year award went to Tyler Boudier. He is at the fire academy right now and should complete it soon. He also acknowledged Steve Bierhorst, David Boudier, and C.C. Stewart for over 40 years of volunteer firefighting. Chief Hutton stated to the mayor and council that this year is the grading year for the fire department, and that he received the package in January and submitted all paperwork about a week and a half ago. Chief Hutton advised that he is now waiting to see when they will be down to visit the station and review all the equipment and trucks listed in the report. He went on to explain the CAS system and how that works. C.J. Franklin, of Providence Engineering, gave an update on the Rehab Nine Sewer Lift Stations. The contractors have been out helping with some of the punch list items over the past month. They do feel there should be another walk-through, and they are requesting a substantial completion of the project, which requires a final walk-through for any other items on the final punch list. Regarding PHSIM, more documents were sent. William Gill with Planning and Zoning stated they have a meeting at the end of the month to discuss a variance on Bernard St., where a resident would like to open up a pet boarding facility. Regarding water meters, whenever we have a new installation from a mobile home, we verify that they have a shut-off valve on all meters, as per Mr. Gill. Mr. Gill announced that the Legislators are in session, with five bills everyone really needs to look at, and they are trying to get one of them passed. The one bill that was discussed was fortified roofs, which, in our area, many people are at the poverty level and couldn’t put a roof on their house if this were to pass. With no further business before the Mayor and Council, a motion was made by Councilmember Mamie Perry to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lee Condolle. The Council unanimously agreed. ——————— Rodney A. Grogan, Mayor ——————— Midge Bourgeois, City Clerk Adv. March 13, 2026