TOWN OF JONESBORO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS AIRPORT MOWING AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Jonesboro, Louisiana, at Town Hall, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, until 10:00 A.M. CST on July 10, 2026, for Airport Mowing and Grounds Maintenance Services at the Jonesboro Municipal Airport (F88). At the time and place stated above, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The successful bidder shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, fuel, and transportation necessary to perform mowing and grounds maintenance services for approximately 147 acres of airport property, including but not limited to: • Mowing of all airport grounds; • Weed eating and trimming; • Bush hogging as required; • Herbicide application as necessary; • Debris removal associated with grounds maintenance; • Tree trimming and vegetation control; • Maintenance of areas surrounding runway lighting, taxiways, navigational aids, drainage areas, and other airport facilities. Services should be performed on a bi-weekly basis or more frequently as necessary to maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) compliance and airport safety standards. The contract term shall be for one (1) year. The Town reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. Bidders shall submit a fixed monthly price for all services. Each bidder shall provide proof of: • Current business license; • General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000; • Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by Louisiana law; • References demonstrating similar grounds maintenance experience. Subcontracting shall not be permitted without the prior written approval of the Mayor of the Town of Jonesboro. Bid documents may be obtained from Town Hall, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, during regular business hours. The Town of Jonesboro reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town of Jonesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TOWN OF JONESBORO Publish: June 24, 2026 July 1, 2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $48.00 on Jun 24 & Jul 1, 2026.

SHERIFF'S SALE PARISH OF JACKSON STATE OF LOUISIANA VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC # 38157 MARLON M. JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 5th day of August, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit: 2006 CMH LOCEL MOBILE HOME BEARING SEARING NUMBER CS2008343TNAB, IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 2, 3, 4, & 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF EROS, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN BY ORIGINAL PLAT AND SURVEY OF SAID TOWN OF EROS, NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN EROS, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA. Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH benefit of appraisal. BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER June 24, 2026 July 29, 2026 S/LISA BURRIS, DEPUTY Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jun 24 & Jul 29, 2026.

A public hearing will be held at the Eros Village Hall on July 6, 2026 at 5:15 pm to discuss the proposed Ordinance to adopt the Louisiana Revised Statute Title 32 – Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation as the official enforceable law for the Village of Eros. The regular monthly Board of Aldermen meeting is set to follow at 5:30 pm. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jun 18, 21, 24 & 26, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Jonesboro (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed bids for the construction of the project described as follows: WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION (CONTRACT III) SCC PROJECT NO. 3485 Sealed bids shall be addressed to Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Bids may be mailed to Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or hand-delivered to the Owner at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:30 A.M. on July 7, 2026. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), Town of Jonesboro, Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation (Contract III), to be financed by the State of Louisiana Water Sector Program, to be opened at 10:30 A.M. on July 7, 2026, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of municipal and public works construction. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:30 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on July 7, 2026, at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and submitted to the Town’s Board at a scheduled meeting. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner's office. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, upon payment of $150.00, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. Requests for bid documents to be received electronically will incur no fees. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. This project is funded by the State of Louisiana’s Water Sector Program. The Contractor is advised that the Owner and Contractor must comply with all requirements of this program. This project is NOT subject to AIS provisions. This project is tax exempt. 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, Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order Number 11375 of October 13, 1967, 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 under ADA requirements must contact the Town of Jonesboro no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. The Town of Jonesboro hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. /s/ Dr. J. “Spike” Harris, Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $180.00 on June 10, 17 & 24, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Jonesboro (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). The Owner will accept sealed bids for the construction of the project described as follows: WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM RENOVATIONS (CONTRACT II) SCC PROJECT NO. 3485 Sealed bids shall be addressed to Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Bids may be mailed to Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or hand-delivered to the Owner at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:15 A.M. on July 7, 2026. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), Town of Jonesboro, Wastewater Collection System Renovations (Contract II), to be financed by the State of Louisiana Water Sector Program, to be opened at 10:15 A.M. on July 7, 2026, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of municipal and public works construction. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:15 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on July 7, 2026, at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and submitted to the Town’s Board at a scheduled meeting. A resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. All addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner's office. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, upon payment of $150.00, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. Requests for bid documents to be received electronically will incur no fees. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished to bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Such shall be in accordance with State Bid Law. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. This project is funded by the State of Louisiana’s Water Sector Program. The Contractor is advised that the Owner and Contractor must comply with all requirements of this program. This project is NOT subject to AIS provisions. This project is tax exempt. 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, Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order Number 11375 of October 13, 1967, 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 under ADA requirements must contact the Town of Jonesboro no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. The Town of Jonesboro hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin or disability in consideration for an award. /s/ Dr. J. “Spike” Harris, Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $180.00 on June 10, 17 & 24, 2026.

mmm ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TOWN OF JONESBORO (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”). Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Jonesboro for the construction of the project to be financed by the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Clean Water State Revolving Fund described as follows: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT RENOVATIONS (CONTRACT I); LDEQ-CWSRF SCC PROJECT NO. 3434 Bids shall be addressed to the Town of Jonesboro and may be mailed to the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, or hand delivered to the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on July 7, 2026. Sealed bids shall be marked as “Sealed Bid – Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovations (Contract I); LDEQ-CWSRF to be financed by the State of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Clean Water State Revolving Fund.” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. The Contractor shall display his Contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. All bidders must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of municipal and public works construction. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on July 7, 2026, at the Town of Jonesboro, 128 Allen Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251, and presented to the Town Council at a scheduled meeting. The Information for Bidders, Form of Bid Proposal, Form of Contract, Plans, Specifications, and Forms of Bid Bond, Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be examined at the Owner's office. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, upon payment of $150.00, which amount constitutes the cost of reproduction and handling. This deposit will be refunded upon request in accordance with R. S. 38:2212. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, (318) 249-3030. Plans and specifications will also be provided via electronic copies at no charge upon request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities. Bidders must acknowledge all addenda. A Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/LLC/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must also accompany the bid. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. Each bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID Number (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction. 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, Section 109, Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order No. 11375 of October 13, 1967, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Town of Jonesboro no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. This contract requires adherence to American Iron and Steel (AIS) conditions as described in P. L. 113-76, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, Section 436. The Town of Jonesboro hereby notifies all offerors that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, that Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded equal opportunity to submit offers in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status in consideration for an award. /s/ Dr. J. “Spike” Harris, Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $180.00 on June 10, 17 & 24, 2026. mmm

mmm Sealed bids will be received by the Police Jury of Lincoln Parish until Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM at its office in the Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, for: ITEM 1. Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Mixture Only bids submitted on Bid Forms will be accepted. Bid Forms and Specifications may be obtained from the office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 West Texas Ave, Ruston LA 71270. Bids can also be submitted electronically at www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Police Jury reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Lincoln Parish Police Jury Jeri Lynn Webb Purchasing Officer Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Jun 17 & 24, 2026. mmm

mmm NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received at the Louisiana Tech University Office of Purchasing, P.O. Box 3157, 208 Keeny Circle, RM 408, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana 71272 until 2:00 P.M., July 17, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened for the following: Bid Number 50012-654-27A: Rebid of Purchase of a Circulation Heater and Control Panel for Engineered Process Heating System Specifications and bid documents for the above may be obtained from the Director of Purchasing, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, phone 318-257-4205 or purchasing@latech.edu. Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (B)(5) and/or R.S. 39:1594 (C)(4). Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify Louisiana Tech University of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jun 24, 2026. mmm

mmm ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY (hereinafter referred to as the “Owner”): The Owner will accept sealed bids for the construction of the project described as follows: EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT, LA HIGHWAY 563; MT. ZION WATER SYSTEM Sealed bids shall be addressed to the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, P. O. Box 979, Ruston, LA 71273-0979. Bids may be mailed to the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, P. O. Box 979, Ruston, LA 71273-0979, or hand-delivered to the Jury at the Lincoln Parish Courthouse, 100 W. Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270, and received not later than 10:00 A.M. on July 16, 2026. Electronic bids may also be submitted through Central Bidding, www.centralauctionhouse.com. The Contractor must have a Louisiana State Contractor’s Board license classification of Municipal and Public Works Construction for this project. All bids shall be plainly marked in the upper left corner of the sealed envelope as follows: “SEALED BID, Bid of (Name of Contractor), Emergency Water Main Replacement, LA Highway 563; Mt. Zion Water System, to be opened at 10:00 A.M., local time, on July 16, 2026, Louisiana Contractor License No. (insert license #).” All bids must be submitted on the proper bid form. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time) on July 16, 2026, at the Lincoln Parish Police Jury Office, Lincoln Parish Courthouse, 100 W. Texas Avenue, Ruston, LA 71270. All bidders must be registered with the Engineer, Shuler Consulting Company, 230 Grandview Drive, Chatham, Louisiana 71226, (318) 249-3030. Copies may be obtained at the office of the Engineer upon payment of $150.00 for each set. Contractor must provide all required documentation and forms with its bid according to the contract documents. Deposits on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents in good condition no later than ten days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders the deposit less actual cost of reproduction, will be refunded upon return of the documents no later than ten days after receipt of bids. Such refund shall be limited to $100.00 per set. Any requests for bid documents will be accompanied by payment in full. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. All bidders must sign: (1) the Bid, (2) Certificate of Corporate Principal and Surety, and (3) Bid Bond which always must accompany the bid in the correct amount. A Resolution authorizing a representative of the corporation/llc/sole proprietorship to sign the bid must accompany the bid. All Addendums issued must be acknowledged by the bidder. No bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of opening thereof. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within fifteen (15) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations under ADA requirements must contact the Owner no later than (7) days prior to bid opening. IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, or veteran status. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President's Executive Order No. 11246, as amended by Executive Order Number 11375 of October 13, 1967. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications. /s/Glenn Scriber, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $126.00 on Jun 17, 24 & Jul 1, 2026. mmm

mmm ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS LINCOLN PARISH POLICE JURY DETENTION CENTER FOAM ROOF REPAIRS RUSTON, LOUISIANA Commission Number: 2516 Sealed bids for the construction of the following project will be received by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury located at 100 West Texas Ave #301, Ruston, LA 71270, either by mail or hand delivery, no later than 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, July 9th, 2026. At that time, all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids received after the 2:00 PM deadline will be returned to the bidder unopened. PROJECT: Lincoln Parish Police Jury - Detention Center Foam Roof Repairs PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Roofing and Sheet Metal, Siding CONTRACT TIME: 90 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $100 per Calendar Day A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 AM local time on Thursday, June 25th, 2026, via TEAM call. Any interested person shall notify the architect’s office to receive an invitation to the TEAM meeting. The owner's telephone number is 318- 513-6200, and the architect’s telephone number is 318-251-2151. Representatives from the Owner and Architect will participate in the TEAM call to discuss the Project. Interested Bidders are encouraged to participate in the conference. Arrangements will be made for any interested Bidders to visit the job site. The contractors can submit their bid to the location stated above or electronically at www.CENTRALBIDDING.com. The complete Contract Bid Documents, including drawings and specifications, will be available online at www.CENTRALBIDDING.com. Hard copy sets of the drawings and specifications are also available upon request with a deposit of $100.00 for each set of documents, or $20.00 for a flash drive containing PDF images of the same bidding documents, from the office of Walpole Architects L.L.C. located at 330 West Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270 (318- 251-2151). The deposit is fully refundable to all bona fide prime bidders on two sets upon return of the documents in good condition, not later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. The deposit for all other hard copy sets of documents will be refunded at 50% upon return of the documents, as stated above. Any Prime Bidder who does not bid must return the documents seven (7) days before bidding to receive the full deposit. A Certified Check or Cashier’s Check, payable to the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety, equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid. If the contractor chooses the Bid Bond option, the Bid Bond shall be on the form included in the bidding documents. Bidders are advised that a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, issued by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, will be required. Bids shall be received only on the proposal forms furnished by the Architect and included in the bidding documents. The Bidder is advised that the Lincoln Parish Police Jury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Contractors bidding on this work shall comply with all provisions of the State Licensing Law for Contractors, R.S. 37:2150-2163, as amended, for all public contracts. It shall also be the responsibility of the General Contractor to ensure that all subcontractors comply with this law. The Contractors must be licensed in the above proper category of work and show their license number on the face of the sealed bid envelope. Bid proposals, amendments to bids, or requests for withdrawal of bids received after the time specified for bid opening shall not be considered for any reason whatsoever. The bid proposal is firm for forty-five (45) days from the date of bid opening, and no bid proposal may be withdrawn for any reason during this period. The Lincoln Parish Police Jury reserves the right to reject all bids for cause and waive all informalities. Other documentation and information required, including but not limited to the low bidder’s attestation pursuant to R.L.S 38:2212.10 and 2227, shall be furnished by the low bidder within ten (10) days after the bid opening. Prospective bidders must comply with Executive Order 12549, pertaining to Disbarment and Suspension, implemented at 34 CFR Part 85, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 34 CFR Part 85, Sections 85.105 and 85.110. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $144.00 on June 10, 17 & 24, 2026. mmm

TICE The budget of the Webster Parish Clerk of Court covering fiscal year 2026/2027 has been adopted after a public hearing held on June 12, 2026. A summary of the budget is available for public inspection at the Webster Parish Clerk of Court during normal business hours. This notice serves as certification that all statutory requirements have been met in accordance with RS 39:1307. June 24, 2026 Minden Press-Herald

VILLAGE OF HEFLIN TOWN HALL MAYOR AND COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE A PUBLIC HEARING will be held as follows: Date: JULY 9, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Place: VILLAGE OF HEFLIN TOWN HALL 122 NORTH CHURCH ST. HEFLIN, LA. 71039 Roll Call: AGENDA: ORDIANCE 2026-001 AMEND ORDIANCE 2019-001 SECTION 1:1 through SECTION 1:4 AND SECTION 3:1-11 WATER RATES AND YEARLY INCREASE FOR THE VILLAGE OF HEFLIN Should anyone requiring special assistance due to disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact the Village of Heflin Town Hall (Attn: Sherry Limonsero) by mail P.O. Box 198 Heflin, Louisiana 71039 or Email: villageofheflin@gmail.com at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. Posted 6/9/2026 June 24, 2026 Minden Press-Herald