PUBLIC NOTICE OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS WAX LAKE EAST DRAINAGE DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING September 10, 2026 6:00 p.m. PATTERSON, LOUISIANA The Wax Lake East Drainage District (“WLEDD”) met on this date at 6:00 p.m. with Chairman Wayne Cantrell presiding and the following members present: Chad Ross, Miller, William Hidalgo Jr., Chris Cooper, Chris Begnaud and Paige Voisin. Absent: Bill Miller Also present: Corey Aucoin, Supervisor, Barry Dufrene, Board Accountant, Jules Darden, Miller Engineering & Associates, Lud Henry, Candidate for Mayoral Seat for Town of Berwick, and George Underwood, Candidate for Town of Berwick Council Seat. Mr. Hidalgo moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, July 7, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Ross seconded the motion which carried. Mr. Ross moved that the reading of the minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 4, 2026, be dispensed with and that the same be approved. Mr. Hidalgo seconded the motion which carried. Board reviewed prepared financial statements.  Mr. Ross moved, and Mr. Hidalgo seconded a motion, which was carried, to accept the financial reports, payables report, authorize the Chairman to sign all necessary reports and to make all necessary transfers to cover payables for the month of September 2026. It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Voisin, and approved by the board that the following Resolution, be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION amending the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026. BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Wax Lake East Drainage District, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened that: Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended Operating Budget of Revenues for Wax Lake East Drainage District, dur-ing the same period. Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an amended budget of Expenditures for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period. Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification. Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2025 - 2026 budget. It was moved by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Voisin, and approved by the board that the following Resolution, be adopted: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION adopting an Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027. BE IT ORDAIN-ED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER of Wax Lake East Drainage District, of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, in regular session convened that: Section 1: The detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operation Budget of Revenues for Wax Lake East Drainage District, during the same period. Section 2: The estimates of Ex- penditures for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a budget of Expenditures for Wax Lake East Drainage District, dur-ing the period. Section 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures is hereby declared to operate as an ap- propriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification. Section 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included with the 2026 - 2027 budget. Mr. Cantrell welcomed new Board Members Mr. Paige Voisin. Mr. Cantrell also recognized and ex- pressed sincere appreciation to Mr. Ray Beadle for his many years of service and dedication to the Board. There being no further business Mr. Hidalgo made a motion for ad- journment. Mr. Voisin seconded the motion which carried. Attest: Wayne Cantrell/s/, Chairman Wax Lake East Drainage District; Rhonda Patterson/s/, Secretary Wax Lake East Drainage District Adv. Oct. 9, 2026 Cost: $112.50

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation Date of Filing: 09/30/2025 THE MORGAN CITY REVIEW UPS No. 145-840 Published semi-weekly, Wednesday and Friday at 1014 Front St., Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, LA 70380. Number of issues published annually: 104. Annual Subscription Cost: $83. Publisher: Mary L Terry, 1014 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380, Editor: Bill Decker, 1014 Front St., Morgan City, LA 70380. Owner: LSN Publishing, LLC, 600 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders owning or holding 1 percent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other securities: Floyd S. Shirley, 207 Thomas Dr., Lagrange, GA 30240; Doyle A. Shirley, 1808 W. Garner St., Morgan City, LA 70380; Allan Von Werder, 614 Main St., Franklin, LA 70538. Previous 12 months: Total Number of Copies (Net press run): Published nearest to filing date: (Net press run): 1650. Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions: 14. Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions: 510. Paid Distribution Outside the Mails including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 875. Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 150. Total Paid Distribution: 1549. Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies on PS Form 3541: 6. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 7. Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail: 50. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): 25. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 88. Total Distribution: 1637 Copies not Distributed: 13. TOTAL: 1650. Percent Paid: 94.62%. Paid Electronic Copies: 975. Total Paid Print Copies +Paid Electronic Copies:2524. Total Print Distribution +Paid Electronic Copies: 2612. Percent Paid: 96.63%. No. copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: (Net press run): 1650. Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions: 14. Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions: 502; Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS: 873. Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS: 150. Total Paid Distribution: 1539. Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies on PS Form 3541: 9. Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541: 12. Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail: 55. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means): 25. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution: 101. Total Distribution: 1640; Copies not Distributed: 10. TOTAL: 1650. Percent Paid: 93.84%. Paid Electronic Copies: 960. Total Paid Print Copies +Paid Electronic Copies :24.99. Total Print Distribution +Paid Electronic Copies: 2600. Percent Paid: 96.12%. I certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (Electronic and Print) are paid above a nominal price. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). /Signed/ Mary L. Terry, Publisher Adv. 10/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE A MEETING OF THE LEPA OPERATING COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD AT THE LEPA MAIN OFFICE LOCATED AT 210 VENTURE WAY, LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA 70507, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 AT 10:30 A.M. OPERATING COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA MEETING DATE: October 15, 2026 MEETING PLACE: LEPA Main Office, 210 Venture Way, Lafayette, LA TIME: 10:30 A. M. ITEM 1 Call to Order ITEM 2 Pledge of Allegiance ITEM 3 Roll Call ITEM 4 Approval of the Minutes of the August 20, 2026 Operating Committee Meeting ITEM 5 OLD BUSINESS (a) Report on Wholesale Power Costs and Residential Retail Rates (b) Discussion on Rodemacher Unit 2 (c) Discussion on any other outstanding items of Old Business ITEM 6 NEW BUSINESS (a) Discussion and Recommendation to the Board for Approval of the Proposed 2027 LEPA Budgets 1) Rodemacher Unit No. 2 2) Full Requirement (b) Consideration for Approval of 2027 Meeting Calendar for the LEPA Operating Committee ITEM 7 ADJOURNMENT Individuals with a disability that falls under the Am- ericans with Disabilities Act who wish to participate electronically in the meetings, please call (337) 269-4046 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting in order for us to accommodate you. Adv. Oct. 9, 2026 Cost: $36.00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the St. Mary Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 19, 2026, at 5:45 pm, in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana to consider a proposed text amendment to the St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code pursuant to Section 5.4.9, Text Amendments, pertaining to solar farm developments. The proposed amendment would revise the existing solar farm development regulations by removing specific application and permitting fee amounts from the Unified Development Code and providing that applicable fees shall be established by resolution of the St. Mary Parish Council in accordance with Section 5.2.3 of the Unified Development Code. At the public hearing, interested persons will be afforded an opportunity to be heard and to provide comments concerning the proposed amendment. All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above Request. St. Mary Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Barry Druilhet, Chairman Adv. October 2, 9 and 16, 2026. Cost: $31.50

PUBLIC NOTICE “NOTICE TO ESTABLISH A BRANCH” In the matter of the establishment of a branch of M C Bank & Trust Company. Notice is hereby given that the M C Bank & Trust Company, whose Main Office and Office and domicile is located in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, has made application to the Federal Reserve Board and the Louisiana Commissioner of Fin- ancial Institutions to establish a branch to be located at 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 480, Atlanta, GA 30339. Any person wishing to comment on this application with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions may file his or her comments, in writing, with the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, Post Office Box 94095, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70804-9095. The Office of Financial Institutions is not required to consider any comments received more than 30 days after the date of publication of this Notice. The Public Section of the application will be available at the Office of Financial Institutions for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. M C Bank & Trust Company whose head office is in Morgan City, LA intends to apply to the Federal Reserve Board for permission to establish a branch at 1200 Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Hoover, Alabama 35242. The Federal Reserve considers a number of factors in deciding whether to approve the application including the record of performance of applicant banks in helping to meet local credit needs. You are invited to submit comments in writing on this application to the Federal Re- serve Bank of Atlanta, 1000 Peachtree Street N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30309-4470. The comment period will not end before October 24, 2026. The Board’s procedures for processing applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. Part 262. Procedures for processing protested applications may be found at 12 C.F.R. 262.25. To obtain a copy of the Federal Re- serve Board’s procedures, or if you need more information about how to submit your comments on the application, contact Erien Terry, Assistant Vice President, at (404) 384-0267. The Federal Reserve will consider your comments and any request for a public meeting or formal hearing on the application if they are received in writing by the Reserve Bank on or before the last day of the comment period. M C Bank & Trust Company (Name of Institution) 1204 Greenwood Street, Morgan City, LA 70380 (Address) By: Mark Tipton (President) Adv. Oct. 9, 2026 Cost: $61.50

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 2445 An Ordinance in compliance with Ordinance No. 1973, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Re- zonings (Zoning Map Amendments). WHEREAS, on March 12th, 2014, the St. Mary Parish Council adopted Ordinance No. 1973 – St. Mary Parish Unified Development Code, and WHEREAS, Chapter 5 Procedures, Division 5.4 General Procedures for Public Hearing, Section 5.4.2 Rezonings (Zoning Map Amendments) provides a process for the official zoning district map to be amended, and THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAIN-ED by the Parish Council of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of St. Mary, State of Louisiana. SECTION I - That certain tract of land described in Ex- hibit “A” is hereby rezoned from General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force upon publication in the official journal of the Parish. This ordinance having been offer-ed and read on this 26th day of August 2026; having been published in accordance with law; having been heard in a public hearing held at Franklin, Louisiana on the 23rd day of September 2026; was adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of September 2026. AYES: David Hill, Leslie Rulf, Jr., Mark A. Duhon, Dean S. Adams, Dr. Kristi P. Rink, Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo Rev. Craig Mathews, and J Ina. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Rodney Olander, Patrick J. Hebert, and James Davis, Jr. APPROVED: s/g Gwendolyn L. Hidalgo ______________ GWENDOLYN L. HIDALGO, CHAIRPERSON ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL ATTEST: s/g Lisa C. Morgan _______________ LISA C. MORGAN, CLERK ST. MARY PARISH COUNCIL This Ordinance was submitted to the President of St. Mary Parish on this the 25th day of September 2026 at the hour of 9:58 a.m. APPROVED: s/g Sam Jones ____________ SAM JONES, PRESIDENT ST. MARY PARISH This Ordinance was returned to the Clerk of the Council on this the 28th day of September 2026 at 3:43 p.m. EXHIBIT “A” Name: Robert Ford Address: 2373 Chitimacha Trail Charenton, LA Parcel Id# 2175001014.00 - Lot Tract Being Rem Por Tract “JKLMFGHIJ” Per Plat 8K 87204 Bd L Barrilleaux - LA 326 - Adams and E Gueyral - P Scipion Et Al Acq. 45Z 281740 and Parcel Id# 2175001015.00 – Lot Bd A Pelous - LA 1092 - L Adams - A Pelous Acq. 45Z 281740 Improvement on the Land of Ford Robert O Acq. 45Z 281740 – Sec. 14 T13S R9E Purpose: General Commercial (GC) Zoned District to Existing Neighborhood (EN2) Zoned District Adv. October 9, 2026 Cost: $72.00

PUBLIC NOTICE St. Mary Parish Wards 5 & 8 Joint Sewer Commission P. O. Box 181 Berwick, La 70342 MINUTES September 10, 2026 The meeting was called to order by Mr. Stewart at 6:00 PM. Present: Karen Sehon, Chris Cooper, Cody Fontenot, Calvin Sanders, Sr., Johnny Olivier, Brandon Monceaux, and Michael Stewart. Tim Kyle - absent Mr. Stewart ask-ed if anyone had a public comment. No comment. The board went over the minutes of the previous month’s meeting. Mr. Cooper moved to disburse the reading of the minutes and accept. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I. The board then went over the treasurer’s report. Mr. Cooper motioned to approve the treasurer’s report and sign checks if all are in order. Mr. Monceaux seconded the motion. All in favor – I. Mrs. Orgeron with Providence Engineering re- ported the TRE report final was completed and submitted. Wards no longer need to do the toxicity testing that was required. Mr. Sanders re- ported on the monthly maintenance. On 08/24/26, Mr. Duncan with Providence was at the River Road jobsite to get further in- formation about the grant process. Mrs. Bailey submitted the paperwork for the grant. The toxicity test was completed and submitted. All re- sults were within limits. The online auction with Govdeals.com has end-ed. There are a few items still needing to be picked up. Station #7 discharge system is almost complete with changing out parts that were repaired. Mr. Sanders reported having the necessary extra parts on hand for minor repairs. This way the repair would be done in a timelier manner. He in- vited the board members to come out and check locations. Mr. Stewart commended Mr. Sanders and Mr. Olivier on their excellent work to get things done. The station on the walking trail crane replacement is complete. Crane 1 came out and installed the re- placement according to specifications. Mr. Sanders and Mr. Olivier will be attending the water conference in New Orleans later this month. They will drive back and forth. This conference is to further their education. The board agrees. Mr. Sanders asked about the direct deposit suggestion. Mrs. Sehon gathered information since last meeting. She reported that due to subrogation of duties, two board members would have to email approval re- plying to the timesheet email before she would be able to proceed with the direct deposit. If the ap- provals are delay-ed it could delay the payroll. They decided to continue as they are currently. Mr. Cooper spoke with the President of Sewer 3 regarding the annual rate letter increase. They suggested moving the timeline out to give ample time. The annual increases to 2028. The future of the sewer districts will need these funds for repair and replacement. If the annual in- crease would not pass, then each entity will be responsible for the repairs of their stations. The board asked Mrs. Sehon to bring the letters and paperwork to the next meeting to look over. She will email all entities this month to see a response. Mrs. Sehon gave Mr. Sanders and Mr. Olivier a copy of the blue cross blue shield new rates effective December 1, 2026. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026. Having no further business, Mr. Monceaux has mo- tioned to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Fontenot seconded the motion. _____________ Chairperson _____________ Secretary/ Treasurer Adv. Oct. 9, 2026 Cost: $84.00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Public Meeting Date: October 13, 2026 Call to Order: 6:00 P.M. Place: Council Meeting Room 3225 Third Street Berwick, LA 70342 St. Mary Parish Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: James Richard, Kevin Hebert, Colleen Askew, Raymond Price & Lud Henry Minutes from last meeting: September 8, 2026 Treasurer’s Re- port Guests: The Beacon Shines on: Andy Paradee Police Report: Fire Report Public Works Report Consulting En- gineers Report Planning & Zoning Committee Re- ports PUBLIC HEARING None ORDINANCES – INTRODUCE/ADOPT 1. None RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS 1. None NEW BUSINESS: 1. Sally Melancon – Mosquito Abatement & Bar Pits 2. Approve Authorization for the mayor to sign a Cooperative Agreement with the Baldwin Police De- partment for Equipment Use Adjournment In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Jamie Keith, Town Clerk, at (985) 384-8858, P.O. Box 486, Berwick, LA 70342 describing the assistance that is necessary. Adv. Oct. 9, 2026 Cost: $36.00

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the court room of the City Court Building on Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M. on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026, to hear applications and/or objections to the following variances to the zoning ordinance. RENE RAMOS – 804 FIG St, Morgan City, LA  70380  Parcel # 3194421310.00 Zoning District “R-1C” Residential Requesting a deviation from the established 20’ (twenty feet) front yard SETBACK as prescribed in Section 126-47 of the City of Morgan City Code of Ordinances. If the deviation is granted, it would allow the applicant to build An 8’x12’ porch STRUCTURE 12’ (TWELVE FEET) FROM THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE. (NOTE: AS WITH ANY RE- QUEST FOR DE- VIATION, WATER RUNOFF ISSUES COULD ARISE, THUS A MITIGATION PLAN SHALL BE EVALUATED AND AP- PROVED.) NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN THAT said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, at said time and place will hear any and all objections to the proposed application. After hearing and passing on such objections, if any there be, said Board of Adjustment for the Mayor & Councilmen of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana, will proceed if they so determine to act on the applications, all in accordance with law (LA R.S. 33:4727). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY Adv. Oct. 9, 2026 Cost: $42.00

PUBLIC NOTICE Proposed Ordinance Amendment PUBLIC NO- TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Morgan City, Louisiana will meet and hold a Public Hearing in the Court Room of the City Court Building, 7261 Highway 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to hear objections and/or comments to the following recommendation: Section 126-47(H) – Heavy Industrial District Add the following use under Conditional Uses: Campus Housing / Dormitory Facilities. Dormitory facilities, student housing, residence halls, and related residential facilities operated by, owned by, leas-ed to, or under contract with an ac- credited college, university, technical college, maritime academy, trade school, or educational institution shall be permitted in the H Heavy Industrial District upon ap- proval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, subject to the following conditions: 1. The dormitory shall be located on property owned, leased, or controlled by the educational institution. 2. Occupancy shall be limited to enrolled students, faculty, staff, and approved institutional personnel. 3. The facility shall comply with all applicable buildings, fire, health, life-safety, and floodplain regulations. 4. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio established by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 5. A site plan shall be submitted and approved showing buildings, parking, lighting, drainage, landscaping, security measures, and pedestrian access. 6. The dormitory use shall be clearly incidental and supportive to the educational campus and shall not operate as general multifamily housing, apartments, or public rental housing. 7. The City Council may im- pose additional conditions necessary to protect public health, safety, and welfare. GIVEN THIS 9th DAY OF OCTOBER PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY FRANK JUDYCKI, CHAIRMAN Adv. Oct. 9, 14, 16, 2026 Cost: $52.50

**** Legal Notice: Any person having knowledge of the whereabouts of Ethan Carl Jessee, please contact Evelyn Kelly, Attorney at Law, at 504 Texas Street, Suite 400, Shreveport, La 71101 or at 318.716.1097

LEGAL NOTICE: Dos Amigos Blanchard, LLC doing business as Dos Amigos Mexican Cantina & Grill is applying to the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of high and low alcohol content at retail the Parish of Caddo at the following address: 7200 Highway 1 North, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107 - Owner - Victoria Avila-Trujillo