SHERIFF’S SALE Third District Court Parish of Union State of Louisiana NEWREZ LLC DBA SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Vs. C.D. 52233 BENJAMIN CARROL CROOK, SR. AND SANDRA KAY CROOK By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Third District Court, in and for the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff of Union Parish, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction in the lobby of the Union Parish Sheriff’s Complex at 710 Holder Road in the Town of Farmerville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on April 1, 2026, the following described property, to-wit: A certain tract of land located in the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 30, Township 20 North, Range 4 East, Union Parish, Louisiana, more particularly described as: Beginning at a point 711.2 feet South and 226.3 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 30; thence N59°40’E 120 feet to the center of Blacktop Parish Road; thence S36°18’E along said centerline of Public Road 180 feet; thence S59°40’W 120 feet; thence N36°18’W 180 feet to the Place of Beginning, containing .50 acres, more or less; subject to restrictions, servitudes, right-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property. The municipal address is believed to be 236 Harris Road, Sterlington, LA 71280. Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITHOUT the benefit of appraisement. DUSTY J. GATES Sheriff 02/26/26 03/26/26 THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

LEGAL NOTICE Boll Weevil Eradication Program Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana. Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338. Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested. run 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12/26

Public Notice Notice of Violation / Tier 2 Public Notification of Non-Compliance Chlorine /Treatment Technique (TT) Violation Community Water System DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM PWS ID # LA1111004 Union Parish The DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM is currently in violation of the treatment technique requirements for minimum residual disinfectant level as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code. Although this incident is NOT AN EMERGENCY, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has determined that the presence of microbiological contaminants is a health concern at certain levels of exposure and requires the disinfection of drinking water to kill disease-causing organisms. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not just associated with disease-causing organisms in drinking water, but also may be caused by a number of factors other than your drinking water. LDH has set enforceable requirements for treating drinking water to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects. Treatment such as filtering and disinfecting the water removes and destroys microbiological contaminants. Drinking water which is treated to meet LDH requirements is associated with little to none of this risk and should be considered safe. We are required to monitor your water for the residual disinfectant level. This tells us whether we are effectively treating the water supply. During the compliance monitoring periods of (12/1/2025) through (12/31/2025), and (1/1/2026) through (1/31/2026), the DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM failed to provide the minimum residual disinfectant level in the treated water supplied to customers. The violation occurred because the treated water chlorine residual was less them 0.5 milligrams per liter in over five percent of the samples collected in the water system in two consecutive months. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. The DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM has taken the appropriate steps to correct this requirement and return the system to compliance. If more information is required, you may contact Mayor Reggie Skains at 318-548-8299. This notice is being sent to you by the DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM PWS ID # LA1111004 February 20, 2026 run 2/26/26

Public Notice D’Arbonne Water DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of D'Arbonne Water System, Inc., 410 Holly Street, Bernice, Louisiana 71222, on or before 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and that the same will be opened and read aloud. The engineer will examine and tabulate the bids and submit his recommendations to award the project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder to the D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. at its next scheduled Board meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following: Weldon Water Supply Improvements D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. L&A, Inc. Project No. 25E033.00 Estimated Probable Construction Cost: $594,130.00 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the office of D'Arbonne Water System, Inc., located at 410 Holly Street, Bernice, LA 71222 at 9:00 A.M. local time, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Pre-Bid Conference attendance is optional for bidders on this project. The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents shall be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. A deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) plus shipping and mailing costs will be required for each set of documents. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents; deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a Corporate Resolution or written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for the public work as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). Electronic bids will not be allowed on this project. The successful bidder must submit executed copies of the Non-Collusion Declaration, Attestation Clause, and E-Verify Affidavit within ten (10) days of the bid opening. These items may be submitted with the bid. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S. 38:2214(B). February 13, 2026 OWNER: D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. BY: /s/ Minor Patton Minor Patton, President END OF SECTION run 2/19, 2/26 & 3/5/26

Public Notice Union Parish School District Union Parish School District is seeking requests for Statements of Qualifications from interested and qualified Energy Service Companies to perform an Investment Grade Audit to identify, recommend, and implement energy efficiency and improvement measures for its facilities and infrastructure. The Request for Statements of Qualifications is located at https://unionpsd.org, under News & Announcements. run 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5/26

Public Notice Whereabouts Anyone knowing the whereabouts of J.R. POWELL, A/K/A JOHN R. POWELL OR ANY OF THE HEIRS AND/OR WHEREABOUTS OF THE HEIRS OF THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF J.R. POWELL A/K/A JOHN R. POWELL, please contact Judith L. Hampton, Hampton Law Firm, L.L.C., at (318) 368-7444, 203 North Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241. run 2/26/26

LEGAL NOTICE Boll Weevil Eradication Program Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with L.R.S. 3:1609 and LAC 7:XV.314 (A), the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Louisiana Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, has established a boll weevil eradication zone, the Louisiana Eradication Zone, consisting of all the territory within the state of Louisiana. Notice is further given that all producers of commercial cotton in Louisiana are required to participate in the boll weevil eradication program, including cost sharing, in accordance with the Boll Weevil Eradication Law and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, reporting of cotton acreage and destruction of cotton plants and stalks by December 31 of each crop year. A copy of the law and rules and regulations may be obtained from the Boll Weevil Eradication Commission, 5825 Florida Blvd. Ste. 3002, Baton Rouge, La. 70806, telephone number (225) 922-1338. Notice is also given that the planting of noncommercial cotton is PROHIBITED in Louisiana unless a written waiver is obtained from the Commissioner of Agriculture & Forestry in accordance with LAC 7:XV.319(C). To request a waiver, submit a written application to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, at the address provided in this notice, stating the conditions under which such written waiver is requested. run 2/26, 3/5, & 3/12/26

Public Notice Notice of Violation / Tier 2 Public Notification of Non-Compliance Chlorine /Treatment Technique (TT) Violation Community Water System DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM PWS ID # LA1111004 Union Parish The DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM is currently in violation of the treatment technique requirements for minimum residual disinfectant level as set forth by the State (Part XII of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code. Although this incident is NOT AN EMERGENCY, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has determined that the presence of microbiological contaminants is a health concern at certain levels of exposure and requires the disinfection of drinking water to kill disease-causing organisms. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not just associated with disease-causing organisms in drinking water, but also may be caused by a number of factors other than your drinking water. LDH has set enforceable requirements for treating drinking water to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects. Treatment such as filtering and disinfecting the water removes and destroys microbiological contaminants. Drinking water which is treated to meet LDH requirements is associated with little to none of this risk and should be considered safe. We are required to monitor your water for the residual disinfectant level. This tells us whether we are effectively treating the water supply. During the compliance monitoring periods of (12/1/2025) through (12/31/2025), and (1/1/2026) through (1/31/2026), the DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM failed to provide the minimum residual disinfectant level in the treated water supplied to customers. The violation occurred because the treated water chlorine residual was less them 0.5 milligrams per liter in over five percent of the samples collected in the water system in two consecutive months. You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. The DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM has taken the appropriate steps to correct this requirement and return the system to compliance. If more information is required, you may contact Mayor Reggie Skains at 318-548-8299. This notice is being sent to you by the DOWNSVILLE WATER SYSTEM PWS ID # LA1111004 February 20, 2026 run 2/26/26

Public Notice D’Arbonne Water DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of D'Arbonne Water System, Inc., 410 Holly Street, Bernice, Louisiana 71222, on or before 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and that the same will be opened and read aloud. The engineer will examine and tabulate the bids and submit his recommendations to award the project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder to the D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. at its next scheduled Board meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following: Weldon Water Supply Improvements D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. L&A, Inc. Project No. 25E033.00 Estimated Probable Construction Cost: $594,130.00 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the office of D'Arbonne Water System, Inc., located at 410 Holly Street, Bernice, LA 71222 at 9:00 A.M. local time, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Pre-Bid Conference attendance is optional for bidders on this project. The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents shall be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. A deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) plus shipping and mailing costs will be required for each set of documents. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents; deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a Corporate Resolution or written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for the public work as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). Electronic bids will not be allowed on this project. The successful bidder must submit executed copies of the Non-Collusion Declaration, Attestation Clause, and E-Verify Affidavit within ten (10) days of the bid opening. These items may be submitted with the bid. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S. 38:2214(B). February 13, 2026 OWNER: D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. BY: /s/ Minor Patton Minor Patton, President END OF SECTION run 2/19, 2/26 & 3/5/26

Public Notice Union Parish School District Union Parish School District is seeking requests for Statements of Qualifications from interested and qualified Energy Service Companies to perform an Investment Grade Audit to identify, recommend, and implement energy efficiency and improvement measures for its facilities and infrastructure. The Request for Statements of Qualifications is located at https://unionpsd.org, under News & Announcements. run 2/19, 2/26, & 3/5/26

Public Notice Whereabouts Anyone knowing the whereabouts of J.R. POWELL, A/K/A JOHN R. POWELL OR ANY OF THE HEIRS AND/OR WHEREABOUTS OF THE HEIRS OF THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF J.R. POWELL A/K/A JOHN R. POWELL, please contact Judith L. Hampton, Hampton Law Firm, L.L.C., at (318) 368-7444, 203 North Main Street, Farmerville, LA 71241. run 2/26/26

Public Notice D’Arbonne Water DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED BIDS will be received in the office of D'Arbonne Water System, Inc., 410 Holly Street, Bernice, Louisiana 71222, on or before 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and that the same will be opened and read aloud. The engineer will examine and tabulate the bids and submit his recommendations to award the project to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder to the D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. at its next scheduled Board meeting, for the purpose of furnishing the following: Weldon Water Supply Improvements D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. L&A, Inc. Project No. 25E033.00 Estimated Probable Construction Cost: $594,130.00 A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the office of D'Arbonne Water System, Inc., located at 410 Holly Street, Bernice, LA 71222 at 9:00 A.M. local time, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Pre-Bid Conference attendance is optional for bidders on this project. The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents shall be examined and procured at the office of the Engineer, Lazenby & Associates, Inc., Consulting Engineers & Land Surveyors, 2000 North Seventh Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. A deposit of Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($50.00) plus shipping and mailing costs will be required for each set of documents. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212(D), deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents; deposits on any additional sets will be refunded less the actual costs of reproduction. Refunds will be made upon return of the documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check or acceptable Bid Bond payable to D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid amount as a guarantee that, if awarded the Contract, the Bidder will promptly enter into a contract and execute such bonds as may be required. Each bid shall also be accompanied by a Corporate Resolution or written evidence of the authority of the person signing the bid for the public work as prescribed by LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). Electronic bids will not be allowed on this project. The successful bidder must submit executed copies of the Non-Collusion Declaration, Attestation Clause, and E-Verify Affidavit within ten (10) days of the bid opening. These items may be submitted with the bid. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. In addition, the successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Labor and Material Payment Bond for the Contract in accordance with Article 5 of the General Conditions. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as provided for in LA R.S. 38:2214(B). February 13, 2026 OWNER: D'Arbonne Water System, Inc. BY: /s/ Minor Patton Minor Patton, President END OF SECTION run 2/19, 2/26 & 3/5/26