SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 178941 STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS JOHN JUSTIN CATHEY SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR OF THE SUCCESSION OF THELMA LOUISE CATHEY, DECEASED, AND CREIGHTON WILLIAM CATHEY HEIR OF THELMA L. CATHEY AND EVERETT G. CATHEY, DECEASED By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: LOT TWO HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN (297), REDWOOD PLACE AT LEGACY, UNIT NO. SEVEN (7), A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 1601, AT PAGES 373-374, UNDER REGISTRY NO. 1107016, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 86 / 100 ($138,185.86) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: FOERSTNER G. MEYER 3850 N. CAUSEWAY BLVD. SUITE 1695 METAIRIE, LA JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish July 8, 2026 August 19, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 177885 PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC VS ROY RAY JOHNSON AND KAREN JOHNSON AKA KAREN RENEE JOHNSON By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: PLAINTIFF’S MORTGAGE AND/OR PRIVILEGE AFFECTS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT: LOT 44, OAK CREEK SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 1-A, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGES 112-113 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN AND 15 / 100 ($147,957.15) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: ASHLEY E MORRIS 1505 N. 19TH STREET MONROE, LA 71207 318-388-1440 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish July 8, 2026 August 19, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 166818 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS LAWRENCE FLEMING FINKLEA AND SYLVIA DIAN FINKLEA By virtue of a Writ of AMENDED SEIZURE AND SELL issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: LOT 76 AND THE SOUTH 1 FEET OF LOT 77, COLEMAN PARK SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 141, PAGE 599 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN AND 15/100 ($63,567.15) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Penny M. Daigrepont 3500 NORTH CAUSEWAY BLVD, SUITE 116 Metairie, LA 70002 504-732-3600 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish July 8, 2026 August 19, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 175875 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VS AMANDA SMITH By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITH the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE ACT OF MORTGAGE IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 104, COLEMAN PARK #10, CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 275 AT PAGE 313 IN THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: SEVENTY-NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FORTY-SIX AND 76 / 100 ($79,146.76) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: DENNIS F. WIGGINS 13541 TIGER BEND RD. BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 2257560373 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish July 8, 2026 August 19, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 179220 STANDARD MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS TYLER Z JENKINS A/K/A TYLER ZANE JENKINS AND MICHAELA A MOORE A/K/A MICHAELA ANN MOORE By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, STATE OF LA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 23 AND THE EAST 20 FEET OF LOT 24, CREEKSIDE, UNIT 1, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 808, PAGE 348 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO AND 40 / 100 ($183,782.40) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: L. GRAHAM ARCENEAUX 3850 N.CAUSEWAY BLVD. SUITE 1695 METAIRIE, LA 70002 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish July 8, 2026 August 19, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 178644 GATEWAY MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF GATEWAY FIRST BANK VS SHANDERICKA D. EDWARDS A/K/A SHANDERICKA DENISE EDWARDS By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.B d4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: LOT 84, CENTRAL PARK, UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 275, PAGE 23 OF THE OFFICIAL CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON (“PROPERTY”). And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 58/100 ($115,261.58) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Candace A. Courteau 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish May 27, 2026 July 8, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 179224 ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC VS THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF EARNESTINE SMALLWOOD MONROE, (A/K/A EARNESTINE SMALLWOOD, EARNESTINE MONROE) AND HERCHEL J. MONROE, JR. By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: THE LAND HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY, COUNTY OF BOSSIER, STATE OF LA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT ELEVEN (11), LUCKY ESTATES, UNIT 5, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 229, OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON. IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR MUNICIPAL NO. 102 TIMBER RIDGE RD., BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 97/100 ($102,615.97) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Penny M. Daigrepont 3500 NORTH CAUSEWAY BLVD, SUITE 116 Metairie, LA 70002 504-732-3600 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish May 27, 2026 July 8, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 179072 REGIONS BANK D/B/A REGIONS MORTGAGE VS WILLIAM MICHAEL KERSH AND TAMMY LYNN VILLARD (A/K/A TAMMY VILLARD) By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, I have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF BOSSIER, STATE OF LA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 21, BELLAIRE SUBDIVISION, UNIT NO. 2, A SUBDIVISION OF BOSSIER CITY, BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 339, PAGES 19 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON. WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 3407 OLEANDER PLACE, BOSSIER CITY, LA 71112 And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 5/100 ($141,314.05) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: EMILY A MUELLER 3510 N. CAUSEWAY BLVD, STE 600 METAIRIE, LA 70002 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish May 27, 2026 July 8, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S OFFICE JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF P.O.Box 850 BENTON, LA 71006 Parish of Bossier 26th Judicial District Court State of Louisiana Suit No: (08) 177290 LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC VS GABRIEL PRICE HENDERSON By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued in the above numbered and entitled cause and to me directed, have seized and will proceed to sell at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, for cash, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement, and according to law, at https://www.Bid4Assets.com/BossierSheriff, on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM the following described property, situated in parish of BOSSIER, Louisiana, to-wit:: PLAINTIFF’S MORTGAGE AND/OR PRIVILEGE AFFECTS THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT: LOT 214, REPLAT OF ALL OF LOTS 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 226, 227, 228, 229, 231, 232, 233, AND A PORTION OF LOTS NO. 208, 217, 224, 225, AND 230 OF BROWNLEE ESTATES, UNIT 5, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK 583, PAGE 534 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY. And from the proceeds of said sale to pay petitioners claims of: ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND 8/100 ($142,702.08) DOLLARS, along with interest, attorney’s fees and all other costs of suit. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Candace A. Courteau 1505 North 19th Street Monroe, LA 71201 JULIAN C. WHITTINGTON, SHERIFF & EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER BOSSIER Parish May 27, 2026 July 8, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

LEGAL NOTICE Bossier Parish Clerk of Court Filed Jun 15, 2026 10:53 AM Katie F. Best Deputy Clerk of Court E-File Received Jun 15, 2026 10:51 AM P-25332 F SUCCESSION OF BERTHA HARRIS DOCKET # P-25332 26TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT BOSSIER PARISH, LOUISIANA NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Administrator of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to sell the immovable property of this succession at private sale in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281, et. seq, of the Code of Civil Procedure and other laws for TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and NO/100 ($10,000.00) Dollars, with the taxes for the current year to be prorated, taxes for the subsequent years to be paid by the purchaser, and the succession to pay the cost of securing the authority to sell. The immovable property proposed to be sold at private sale is described as follows, to-wit: A strip or tract of land Seventy (70) yard wide off of the East side of the West 1/2 of the South East 1/4 of South East 4 Section 1, Township 21 North, Range 12 West, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, lying South of the Rocky Mount-Cotton Valley Highway, containing Two (2) acres, more or less, together with all buildings and improvements thereon and all rights thereto pertaining. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears. BY ORDER OF THE COURT JILL M. SESSIONS CLERK OF COURT BY: Julie S. Smith Deputy Clerk July 8, 2026 July 22, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

PUBLIC NOTICE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN REGULAR SESSION MINUTES 105 SIBLEY ST., BENTON, LA MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, 6:30 PM The Town of Benton met in a regular legal session on the 8th day of June 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Benton Town Hall, 105 Sibley Street, Benton, Louisiana. Mayor James Friday called the meeting to order. Alderman Perry gave the invocation, and Alderman Lawrence led the Pledge of Allegiance. Debbie Rios called the roll with all members as follows: Alderman Jackie Carr, ABSENT Alderman Tiffany Manning, PRESENT Alderman Tammy Brunson, PRESENT Alderman Arshundae Perry, PRESENT Alderman Terry Lawrence, PRESENT Others present were Stephanie Collier, Attorney Joel Murphy, Robert Gonzales, Lt. Cesar Mora, Deputy Chief Carl Bates and members of the public. AGENDA APPROVAL: A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Brunson to approve the agenda. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None MINUTES APPROVAL: A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve the May 11,2026 minutes. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: Alderman Manning ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None REPORTS ON CURRENT PROJECTS and GUEST SPEAKERS: BALAR ENGINEERS - DAVID KUNTZ and ERIC BRADFORD – ASB UTILITIES Mr. Kuntz spoke briefly on the purpose of the WWTP closure project and how the south sewer will be redirected to the North WWTP for treatment. ASB is the contractor laying the force main for the project, and they are about 95% complete within the town. Attorney Murphy asked what you meant by “installation vs. restoration” when saying “dress up”. Mr. Kuntz confirmed he is correct. Mr. Bradford stated that the areas need time to settle, and it is not cost-effective to come back and do the dressing up right now until the ground settles. Various citizens made complaints about the property damage caused by the ABS crews. Customers also asked about the type of grass seed they plan to use to ensure the right seed is put down for their yard. They also have complaints about drainage issues. Eric started to send their information to David at Balar because they do not want any flooding issues. Also, one customer complained about a snake in her yard. Mr. Barnett asked how they could dress up in Stinson Road but not come back and do the customers’ accounts. He stated that he needs SB2 rock to fix his driveway. Mr. Barnett asked about the timeline for when they plan to start the dress-up. Eric stated that once the ground dries out, they will be able to do the complete dress-up. Several customers stated that they would have liked some notice that this was coming. MR. GARY WYCHE: Spoke to board members about his retirement and said that he was appreciative of the appointments over the years. He stated that his last day is July 1. Joel Hernandez with HPL Benefits: Blue Cross of Louisiana Health employee health benefits renewal did not have all of the information prepared and will be postponed to July. A motion was made by Alderman Perry and seconded by Alderman Lawrence to postpone until the July meeting. Mayor Friday called for any other comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None OLD BUSINESS: NONE The following was read aloud for the record: NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION 4 OF 2026: Consider approval of General Alimony millage renewal BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Town of Benton: MILLAGE General Alimony # 5079 001, 6.500 mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: Final Vote: Resolution 4 of 2026 adopting the tax millage rates for 2026. A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve the General Alimony millage renewal. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman, Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None ORDINANCE 627 OF 2026: Consider approval for: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 625 OF 2026 ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN A motion was made by Alderman Perry and seconded by Alderman Manning to table until the language was changed. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None ORDINANCE 628 OF 2026: Consider Approval for: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE I. ADDING SECTION 2.8 PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE TOWN SEAL FOR PURPOSES OF DECEPTION OR FINANCIAL GAIN; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Brunson. Mayor Friday called for any public comments, and Ken Shiftlet came forward and asked if someone could print it on a shirt and sell them at the festival. The mayor explained that such things can be approved. The use for profit is more towards defrauding the citizens. The mayor called for any other comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman, Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None ORDINANCE 629 OF 2026: Consider approval of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BENTON CODE CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE 1. SECTION 2.6 BY ADDING PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND RULES OF DECORUM FOR THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN A motion was made by Alderman Perry and seconded by Alderman Lawrence. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Maning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None ORDINANCE 630 OF 2026: Consider approval for AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BENTON CODE CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, BY ADDING SECTION 18:238 WATER METERS SHALL REMAIN VISIBLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND UNOBSTRUCTED FOR TOWN MAINTENANCE A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Brunson. Mayor Friday called for comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None Consider approval of monthly financials: A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Perry. Mayor Friday called for comment and Alderman Manning questioned the Patterson Equipment Company. Mayor Friday explained that the purchase was for the clean out trailer that council approved. Mayor Friday called for any other comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Manning, Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr ABSTAIN: None Mayor Friday called for adjournment of the regular session. Alderman Perry made a motion and Alderman Brunson seconded. All in favor: 4 All Opposed: 0 105 Sibley Street / P O Box 1390 Benton, Louisiana 71006 (318) 965-2781 / (318)965-2577 fax www.townofbentonlouisiana.webs.com website A person with a disability who requires assistance with accommodations or an auxiliary aid or service such as an assistive listening device or a sign language interpreter, to participate in a public meeting should contact the Stephanie Collier at (318) 965-2781 as far in advance as possible, but no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of the meeting. The Town of Benton is an equal opportunity employer. July 8, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune

PUBLIC NOTICE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMAN PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES 105 SIBLEY ST., BENTON, LA MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026, 6:30 PM The Town of Benton met in a regular legal session on the 8th day of June 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers, Benton Town Hall, 105 Sibley Street, Benton, Louisiana. Mayor James Friday called the meeting to order. Alderman Perry gave the invocation, and Alderman Lawrence led the Pledge of Allegiance. Debbie Rios called the roll with all members as follows: Alderman Jackie Carr, ABSENT Alderman Tiffany Manning, ABSENT, *Arrived late at 6:40 Alderman Tammy Brunson, PRESENT Alderman Arshundae Perry, PRESENT Alderman Terry Lawrence, PRESENT Others present were Stephanie Collier, Attorney Joel Murphy, Robert Gonzales, Lt. Cesar Mora, Deputy Chief Carl Bates and members of the public. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA APPROVAL: A motion was made by Alderman Lawrence and seconded by Alderman Perry to approve the Public Hearing Agenda. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following votes were recorded: AYES: Alderman Brunson, Alderman Perry, Alderman Lawrence NAYS: None ABSENT: Alderman Carr, Alderman Manning ABSTAIN: None Mayor Friday asked Debbie Rios to read the following resolution aloud for the record: PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: RESOLUTION 4 OF 2026: BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2026 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Town of Benton: MILLAGE General Alimony # 5079 001, 6.500 mills BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Bossier, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2026, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law. The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes: Final Vote: Resolution 4 of 2026 adopting the tax millage rates for 2026. Mayor Friday called for any comments. There being none, the following was read aloud for the record: ORDINANCE 627 OF 2026: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 625 OF 2026 ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WHEREAS the Town of Benton is a municipality created under the laws of the State of Louisiana and adherent to the provisions of the Lawrason Act; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Benton is empowered with the responsibility and authority to establish the salaries of certain municipal officers, including, but not limited to, the Mayor and Aldermen; and WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Benton has reviewed and taken into consideration the salaries of certain municipal officers of municipalities of comparable size in the area and across the State of Louisiana; and WHEREAS the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Benton desires to establish the annual salaries for the Aldermen for the Town of Benton; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Benton, in legal and regular session, acting as the “Governing Authority” of the Town of Benton, after a public hearing with legal notice, adopt said ordinance as outlined herein. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Benton, Louisiana shall be paid a monthly salary of $550.00 BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Mayor Friday called for any comments: Alderman Perry read the following: With careful consideration, I want to ensure there is no misunderstanding regarding my intentions in introducing this amendment. I proposed reducing alderman compensation for a straightforward reason. Although I initially voted in favor of the increase, upon further reflection, I concluded that the amount approved was higher than I could personally support. In evaluating the matter, I considered three questions: Is this amount reasonable? Is it considerate? Of our community’s circumstances, is it ethically and morally sound? After thoughtful review, my answer to each of these questions was no. I fully recognize that the aldermen have not received a salary increase in many years. I am not opposed to an increase; in fact, I support providing fair and appropriate compensation for the responsibilities of the office. I believe that a proposed increase of $550 per month represents a fair and fiscally responsible adjustment. As elected leaders, we establish precedents for those who will serve after us, and our decisions regarding compensation should reflect fairness, accountability, and long-term sustainability. We owe that level of stewardship to the communities we represent. Additionally, the Louisiana Revised Statutes, 33:4 and 4.1, do not permit changes to alderman compensation during the current term of office. I would like to amend my proposed ordinance to include the language. This ordinance will take effect at the start of the next election term per Louisiana statutes. Thank you. Attorney Murphy: Well, Mayor, I would simply say this. We can probably go ahead and make a public comment on it, but since Miss Perry does wish to amend, to add that language being very specific about when it will go into effect, which would be January 1, 2029, if my Math of the election cycle is correct for the town of Benton. Uh, twenty-seven. So y’all are up for election in November of twenty twenty-seven? No, twenty-nine. Twenty-nine, twenty-eight. Yeah, okay. All right, uh I think that maybe this ordinance should be tabled because the amendment, in speaking with Mrs. Collier, must be put forth in writing, and that amendment must be voted on, So I would think that six, twenty-even by Miss Perry should probably be tabled at this point and then brought back up once it is fully amended or corrected with the language that Miss Perry would like to add as partner statement. Mayor Friday called for any other comments: None were made ORDINANCE 628 OF 2026: (Amended) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE I. ADDING SECTION 2.8 PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE TOWN SEAL FOR PURPOSES OF DECEPTION OR FINANCIAL GAIN; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BE IT ORDAINED by the governing authority of the Town of Benton, as follows: SECTION 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect the integrity of the official Town Seal and to prevent its misuse in a manner that could mislead, deceive, or defraud the public, particularly for monetary or personal gain. SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this Ordinance: (a) “Town Seal” means the official seal, emblem, logo, insignia, or any reproduction thereof, used by the Town of Benton. (Exhibit A) (b) “Unauthorized Use” means use of the Town Seal that has not been expressly approved in writing by the Town or its designated official authority. (c) “Deception” means any act or practice intended to mislead the public into believing that a person, entity, document, product, or service is endorsed, approved, or affiliated with the Town when it is not. (d) “Monetary Gain” means any direct or indirect financial benefit, including but not limited to sales, fees, donations, investments, or other compensation. SECTION 3. PROHIBITED ACTS. It shall be unlawful for any person, business, or entity to: (a) Use or reproduce the Town Seal without authorization, to defraud the public for financial benefit, including but not limited to collections, sales, fees, donations, investments, or other compensations; (b) Use the Town Seal in connection with any scheme or activity intended to obtain money, property, or services through false or misleading representations; (c) Sell, distribute, or display any material bearing the Town Seal for monetary gain without prior authorization from the Town. SECTION 4. EXCEPTIONS. This Ordinance shall not apply to: (a) Official Town business and authorized communications; (b) Reproductions approved in writing by the Town for educational, historical, or governmental purposes; (c) Media use in news reporting, provided such use is not misleading or used for financial exploitation. SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT The Town may seek injunctive relief to immediately stop any unauthorized or deceptive use of the Town Seal. SECTION 6. CIVIL REMEDIES The Town may pursue civil action to recover damages, including financial losses resulting from misuse of the Town Seal, and to obtain court orders preventing further violations. Mayor Friday explained that this prohibits the seal from being used for monetary gain and to mislead the public. He calls for comments. There was none. ORDINANCE 629 OF 2026: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BENTON CODE CHAPTER 2. ARTICLE 1. SECTION 2.6 BY ADDING PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES AND RULES OF DECORUM FOR THE MAYOR AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WHEREAS Chapter 2. Administration, Article 1. In General, Section 2.6 Regular Meetings of the Code of Ordinances, Town of Benton, Louisiana, is hereby amended to read as follows: WHEREAS, the Town of Benton is organized and governed pursuant to the Lawrason Act, La. R.S. 33:321 et seq. and the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, La R.S. 42:11-28; and WHEREAS, La. R.S. 33:405 provides that the Mayor shall preside over meetings of the Board of Aldermen and requires meetings of public bodies to be conducted openly, with proper notice, agendas, public participation, and recorded votes; and WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to adopt clear procedures governing council meetings to ensure orderly conduct, fair public participation, legal compliance, and efficient transaction of public business; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Benton: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF COUNCIL MEETING PROCEDURES POLICY The Council Meeting Procedures and Rules of Decorum Policy, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit “A”, is hereby adopted as the official rules governing all meetings of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. SECTION 2. AUTHORITY AND APPLICATION A. This ordinance and the adopted policy shall govern: - Public hearings - Regular meetings - Special meetings - Emergency meetings - Continued or rescheduled meetings B. This policy applies to: - The Mayor - All Aldermen - Municipal officers and staff - Members of the public attending meetings SECTION 3. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall serve as a supplemental parliamentary authority only where: 1. State law is silent, and 2. Municipal ordinances and adopted policies are silent, and 3. No conflict exists with Louisiana law. In the event of conflict, state law and municipal ordinances shall control. SECTION 4. PRESIDING OFFICER Pursuant to La. R.S. 33:405, the Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Aldermen. In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro Tempore shall preside, and in the absence of both, another Alderman may preside as authorized by law. SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT The Mayor, as presiding officer, is authorized and directed to: - Maintain order and decorum; - Enforce time limits and procedural rules; - Rule on Points of Order; - Ensure compliance with all applicable statutes and adopted procedures. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this ordinance or the adopted policy is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 7. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Mayor Friday called for comments. None were made ORDINANCE 630 OF 2026: (Amended) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE BENTON CODE CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE III, BY ADDING SECTION 18:238 WATER METERS SHALL REMAIN VISIBLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND UNOBSTRUCTED FOR TOWN MAINTENANCE WHEREAS the Town of Benton owns and operates a municipal water system for the benefit of its residents and customers; and WHEREAS, water meters are essential for accurate billing, system maintenance, leak detection, and public health protection; and WHEREAS, obstructed, buried, covered, damaged, or inaccessible water meters impede meter reading, maintenance, repairs, and emergency response; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Benton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, hereby amends the Benton code CHAPTER 18 – SEWER AND WATER, ARTICLE III – WATER, adding SECTION 18: 268 to read as follows: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that all water meters serving customers of the Town of Benton Water System remain visible, accessible, and unobstructed to allow for accurate meter reading, inspection, maintenance, and repair. SECTION 2. APPLICABILITY This ordinance applies to all customers of the Town of Benton Water System, including residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental accounts. SECTION 3. PROHIBITION AGAINST OBSTRUCTION OR COVERING OF WATER METERS No customer shall cover, enclose, obstruct, block, bury, or restrict access to any water meter, meter box, meter lid, shut-off valve, or related appurtenance. Water meters shall remain visible and accessible for Town personnel SECTION 4. VIOLATION WARNING AND PENALTIES Customers who restrict access to a water meter will receive a door hanger warning of the violation. Customers will be given three (3) days to remove the obstruction. If the customer fails to remove the obstruction, a $20.00 charge will be added to the customer’s water bill for each day the violation remains uncorrected. If the Town must remove obstructions or perform corrective work, all associated costs, including labor and equipment, will be billed to the customer as an additional charge on the water bill. Mayor Friday called for any comments. None were made Mayor Friday adjourned the Public Hearing All in favor: 4 Opposed: 0 105 Sibley Street / P O Box 1390 Benton, Louisiana 71006 (318) 965-2781 / (318)965-2577 fax www.townofbentonlouisiana.webs.com website A person with a disability who requires assistance with accommodations or an auxiliary aid or service such as an assistive listening device or a sign language interpreter, to participate in a public meeting should contact the Stephanie Collier at (318) 965-2781 as far in advance as possible, but no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled time of the meeting. The Town of Benton is an equal opportunity employer. July 8, 2026 Bossier Press Tribune