The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on February 2, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana. The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims and Wade McBride Absent: Calvin Waggoner, Dennis Clary Rick Barlow gave the Invocation. Wade McBride led in the Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on January 2, 2026. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to add the following item to the agenda as 4A & 4B: Consider accepting low quote of $11,818.61 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for removal and replacement of Quitman High School Softball Bleacher cover, to be paid from General Fund due to damage during winter storm. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve accepting low quote of $11,818l.61 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for removal and replacement of Quitman High School Softball Bleacher cover, to be paid from General Fund due to damage during winter storm. The School Board recognized the following: · Audrey Lee – 5th Grade Student of the Year · Amelia Staggs – 8th Grade Student of the Year · Destiny Smith – 12th Grade Student of the Year · Brittany Goss – New Teacher of the Year · Holly Dodson – Elementary Teacher of the Year · Shelby Chandler – Middle School Teacher of the Year · Alberta Foster – High School Teacher of the Year · Craig McBride – Support Staff of the Year · Jessica Shultz – Health Professional of the Year · David Huckaby – Principal of the Year The 2025 CLU’s for Board Members were reviewed: · Gerry Mims – 26.75 · Paulette Belton – 29.25 · Calvin Waggoner – 1 · Rick Barlow – 9.75 · Mary Saulters – 16.25 · Wade McBride – 17.25 · Dennis Clary – 19.25 School Board Member Training Resolution WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish school board shall receive a minimum of six hours of training and instruction, as required by ACT 705 of the 2011 Louisiana Legislature; and WHEREAS, this training and instruction shall consist of school laws of this state, laws governing the powers, duties, and responsibilities of city and parish school boards, educational trends, research and policy; and WHEREAS, such instruction may be received from an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the State Department of Education, or by an in-service training program conducted by a city or parish school board central office or the Louisiana School Boards Association, or training provided at the national level; and WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish board shall receive one hour of ethics training, per year, of their tenure as board member; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it become public record that Gerry Mims, Mary Saulters, Paulette Belton, Rick Barlow, Wade McBride and Dennis Clary, members of the Jackson Parish School Board, have successfully received and exceeded the six hours of required training as mandated by the Legislature of Louisiana and all board members have fulfilled the mandate of one hour of ethics training for the year 2026. CERTIFICATE I, the undersigned Superintendent of Jackson Parish Schools, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted at its regular School Board meeting on February 2, 2026 INSERT CHART Jackson Parish Schools The School Board recognized Emily Smith, ELA Coordinator, who provided information on DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held on June 27, 2026 in Consolidated School District 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation and rededication of a special tax therein, making application to the State Board Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. The following resolution was offered by Gerry Mims and seconded by Paulette Belton: RESOLUTION A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation and rededication of a special tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), that: SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VIII, Section 13(C) Third thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the District on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION & REDEDICATION) Shall the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of 5.98 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,168,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public school system in the District, said millage to represent a .52 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 5.46 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held on April 9, 2016? SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Election. A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the official journal of the District once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Election, the President of the Governing Authority is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing proposition that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies. SECTION 3. Canvass. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish School Board Office, 315 Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law. SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held as provided in Section 3 hereof. All registered voters in the District will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used. SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the President and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election. SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Jackson Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Jackson Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law. SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to continue to levy and collect the special tax provided for therein. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application. SECTION 9. Employment of Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel on matters related to the special election, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., is hereby employed as special counsel for said purpose for a term not exceeding one (1) year from the date of this resolution. The fee to be paid said special counsel shall be an amount computed at hourly rate based on the Attorney General's then current Maximum Hourly Fee Schedule, not to exceed $2,000 in the aggregate, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, and payment for the work herein specified is hereby approved without further action of this Governing Authority as and when invoices are presented. The scope of this legal representation does not involve federal claims. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Wade McBride and Gerry Mims NAYS: None ABSENT: Dennis Clary, Calvin Waggoner And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 2nd day of February, 2026. /signature Secretary /signature President EXHIBIT "A" NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), on February 2, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE CONTINUATION & REDEDICATION) Shall the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), continue to levy and collect an ad valorem tax of 5.98 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $1,168,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of giving additional support to the public school system in the District, said millage to represent a .52 mills increase (due to reappraisal) over the 5.46 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2026 pursuant to an election held on April 9, 2016? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $39,000. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Jackson Parish School Board Office, 315 Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro, Louisiana, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used. STATE OF LOUISIANA PARISH OF JACKSON I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings taken by the Governing Authority on February 2, 2026, ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, to authorize the continuation and rededication of a special tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing other matters in connection therewith. IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature at Jonesboro, Louisiana, on this, the 2nd day of February, 2026. /signature Secretary Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills. The School Board recognized Kristina Sage from Kolder, Slaven & Company, LLC who presented the audit report. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve changing the SLT stipend for Principals and Teachers to match the BESE Effectiveness Ratings as follows: Exemplary & Highly Effective (5.00 – 3.50) - $300.00, Proficient (3.49-2.5) $150.00, to be paid from General Fund. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried declaring as surplus the following items: · (1) 2000 International School Bus, VIN 1HVBBABPXYH287793 · (1) 2002 International School Bus, VIN 1HVBBABM72H512264 · (1) 2001 Mercury Sable (VIN-1MEFM55S71A611904 These items will be auctioned, recycled or sold. A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment to Zoho Corporation in the amount of $11,601.00 for Manage Engine Endpoint (Annual Subscription fee for 1,000 endpoints) and User License, to be paid from General Fund. This is Network Management Software for District. A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried rescinding the following motion made on October 6, 2025: A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment to United Automation in the amount of $10,864.04 for the installation of a wall mount reader and door integration kit at Weston High School, to be paid from the 2025-2026 LCSS School Safety Grant. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve payment to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. in the amount of $20,714.40 for Amira Student and Teacher Suite License for Grades K-6 at all schools, to be paid from Direct Student Services fund. (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a Sole Source provider) A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried accepting low bid of $387,092.21 from Uniti Fiber for E-Rate Category 2 – FY 2026-2030, funded with E-Rate at 90% discount and 10% to be paid from General Fund. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried granting Superintendent Carter permission to enter into a five (5) year contract with Uniti for WAN and Internet Service at a cost of $118,490.00, funded with E-Rate at 90% discount and 10% to be paid from the General Fund. A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve a reimbursement to District funds from LCSS School Safety Grant in the amount of $2,611.00 for additional fencing at Weston High School, pending the approval of the modified LCSS budget. A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving payment to Jackson Parish Recreation Department in the amount of $16,000 for the purchase of a 2020 Ford F150 VIN # 1FTEW1C53LKE09880 to be used by the Maintenance Department, to be paid from Parish Wide District funds. Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report. Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the Board meeting. A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving the following policy revisions: · EE – Child Nutrition Program Management · JGB – School Wellness A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to adjourn at 11:40 a.m.. President Secretary Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $186.00 on Feb 6, 2026.

The City of Ruston Section 8 Housing Program will be opening its Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List soon. Applications will be available online at https://www.ruston.org/section-8-housing on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 8:00am – 3:30pm and Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 8:00am – 3:30pm; the application link will be readily available. 425 applicants will be selected and placed on the Waiting List based on date and time of the application submission; only one application per household, all others will be discarded. Please note the current assisted CORS8H Emergency Housing Voucher holders will automatically be added to the top of this Waiting List. Applicants who need assistance completing the application due to a disability can make a reasonable accommodation request via telephone number, 318-251-8600; all applicants must have a valid Louisiana Driver’s License or Louisiana State ID. INSERT CHART – Equal Opportunity Emblem Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 5, 6, 8 & 10, 2026.

PROCLAMATION PURSUANT TO LSA-R.S. 18:602 ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF POLICE JURY, DISTRICT 9, OF LINCOLN PARISH WHEREAS, the untimely death of Mr. Joseph L. Henderson, Sr., Police Juror District 9, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, has created a vacancy on the Lincoln Parish Police Jury; and WHEREAS, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury at a duly noticed and posted Special Meeting held on February 2, 2026, with a legal quorum present, have appointed Ms. Lynda Henderson, the widow of Mr. Joseph L. Henderson, Sr., to fill the vacancy pending the special election to fill the unexpired term, pursuant to LSA-R.S. 18:302; and WHEREAS, the death of Police Juror Joseph L. Henderson, Sr., has caused a vacancy in his elected officed as Police Juror for District 9 of Lincoln Parish, and pursuant to LSA-R.S. 18:602, an election must be ordered and called to fill the unexpired term of office which exceeds 18 months; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED that the Lincoln Parish Police Jury does hereby order and call a Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Police Juror for District 9, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, as follows: (1) The Qualifying Dates: July 29, 30 & 31, 2026 (2) The Primary Election Date: November 3, 2026 (3) The General Election Date: December 12, 2026 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that certified copies of this Proclamation shall be sent to the Secretary of State of Louisiana and the Clerk of Court of Lincoln Parish. /s/ Courtney Hall Courtney Hall Parish Administrator /s/ Glenn Scriber Glenn Scriber Parish President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $18.00 on Feb 6, 2026.

Notice is hereby given that the Lincoln Parish Sales & Use Tax Commission has declared that the following items are no longer needed for public purposes by the Lincoln Parish Sales & Use Tax Commission: Item 1 2015 Chevrolet Impala LS Sedan VIN # 2G1WA5E2F1131587 35,500 miles, Summit White Minimum Bid: $5,000.00 Notice is further given that the above-mentioned item(s) are offered for sale to the highest bidder or bidders submitting sealed bids for the purchase of said item(s). If applicable, bidders must bid on each item separately. Sealed envelope shall show opening date on face and identify item(s) being bid on. Bid Forms may be obtained from the Office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, 100 West Texas Ave, Ruston, Louisiana 71270. Bids will be received in the office of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury, Third Floor, Lincoln Parish Courthouse, Ruston, Louisiana, until 9:00 a.m. February 24, 2026 at which time they will be opened and publicly read. Bids can also be submitted electronically at WWW.CENTRALAUCTIONHOUSE.COM. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 6 & 13, 2026.

ENTRADA COMPANY, LLC IN THIRD DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF LINCOLN STATE OF LOUISIANA Vs.No. 63790 JUANITA WILLIS MEADOWS, PAULINE WILLIS LEE, IRMA WILLIS LEWIS, UNOPENED SUCCCESSION OF WILLIE R WILLIS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF METTIE LOU WILLIAMS GOREE, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NEADER WILLIAMS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NETTIE RUTH PERKINS WILLIAMS Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable Third Judicial District Court in the above entitled and numbered cause, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction, at the principal front door of the Court House in Ruston, Lincoln Parish, LA, between the hours governing judicial sales on WEDNESDAY, 18 March, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property situated in Lincoln Parish, LA, to Writ: SECTION 28-TOWNSHIP 18 NORTH-RANGE 4 WEST THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE QUARTER (SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4); AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (S1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4); AND THE SOUTH SEVEN (7); ACRES OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER LESS AND EXCEPT THAT CERTAIN ONE (1) ACRE PARCEL CONVEYED TO LOUISA WILLIAMS FRAZIER BY ACT OF EXCHANGE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 351, PAGE 275, RECORDS OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF LINCOLN PARISH, LOUISIANA CONTAINING 66 NET ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS IS OWNED IN CO-OWNERSHIP BY THE PLAINTIFF AND THE DEFENDANTS IN THE FOLLOWING PROPORTIONS TO-WIT Seized as the property of defendant JUANITA WILLIS MEADOWS, PAULINE WILLIS LEE, IRMA WILLIS LEWIS, UNOPENED SUCCCESSION OF WILLIE R WILLIS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF METTIE LOU WILLIAMS GOREE, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NEADER WILLIAMS, UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF NETTIE RUTH PERKINS WILLIAMS and will be sold to satisfy said writ and all cost. Terms of sale cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisement. This 3 day of February, 2026. J STEPHEN WILLIAMS, SHERIFF 1st 02/06/2026 Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 6, 2026.

INSERT PICTURE I, Terrion Tra’mese McCollister, have been convicted of 14:43.1 SEXUAL BATTERY on Feb 25, 2013. My address is: 112 Hollis Rd, Dubach, LA 71235 Race: Black Sex: Male Date of Birth: 01/18/1977 Height: 5’7” Weight: 240 Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA, on Feb 6 & 8, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Louisiana Tech University, Purchasing Office, Keeny Hall Room 408, 208 Keeny Circle, Ruston, LA 71272. The deadline for receipt of bids is 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at which time bids will be opened and read aloud in Keeny Hall Room 408, 208 Keeny Circle, Ruston LA 71272. FOR: Davison Hall Chiller Replacements Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana PROJECT NUMBER: 01-107-24-05, F.01004736 BID NUMBER: 50012-639-26 Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from Aillet, Fenner, Jolly & McClelland, Inc. Printed copies are not available from the Designer but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Designer at: Aillet, Fenner, Jolly & McClelland, Inc. 3003 Knight Street, Suite 120 Shreveport, LA 71105 Telephone: 318-425-7452 E-mail: jwilson@afjmc.com All bids shall be accompanied by bid security in an amount of five percent (5.0%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates. The form of this security shall be as stated in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written as described in the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bid Documents for this project. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Davison Hall, 807 Hergot Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71270 Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the classification of Mechanical Work. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section; and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity. When this project is financed either partially or entirely with State Bonds or financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which are not readily available at the time bids are received, the award of this Contract is contingent upon the granting of lines of credit, or the sale of bonds by the Bond Commission or the availability of federal or other funds. The State shall incur no obligation to the Contractor until the Contract Between Owner and Contractor is fully executed. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THEN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Jan 21, Feb 4 & 6, 2026.

Curator Legal Notice The following individuals have been named in a lawsuit in Lincoln Parish styled IN RE: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs. The Unopened Succession of Vahona E. Russell (AKA Vahona Russell Hibbard, Vahona E. Hibbard) and Savanah Slaton, to-wit: Vahona E, Russell (AKA Vahona Russell Hibbard, Vahona E. Hibbard). Anyone having information about the whereabouts of these named parties or potential heirs/relatives please contact Danielle Smith or Michael R. Smith, Attorneys at Law, via Telephone (318) 775-0557 or email OfficeWide@SmithLaw.net. Published in the Ruston Daily Leader, Ruston, LA on Feb 1, 4 & 6, 2026.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SEALED PROPOSALS FOR: 2026 ROAD PROJECT, will be received by the VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT, Choudrant, Louisiana, in the office of Riley Company of Louisiana, Inc., located at 112 East Mississippi Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana, 71270, up until 2:00 P.M., local time, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. No proposals will be received after this hour or date. On this date and specified time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. PROJECT: 2026 Road Project PROJECT CLASSIFICATION: Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction CONTRACT TIME: 60 Calendar Days LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: $600.00 per Calendar Day Complete sets of drawings, specifications, and forms may be obtained at the office of RILEY COMPANY OF LOUISIANA, INC., 112 East Mississippi Avenue, P.O. Drawer 1303, Ruston, Louisiana 71273-1303, Telephone (318) 251-0238, Fax (318) 251-0239. Cost per contract set is $90.00. Any unsuccessful bidder, upon returning such set within ten days of bid opening and in good condition, will be refunded the deposit and any non-bidder upon so returning such set within ten days of bid opening will be refunded $10.00. Each proposal is to be accompanied by a certified check payable to the VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT or a bid bond, the amount of either of which shall be five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Bidders are advised that both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price, will be required. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within forty-five (45) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Types of construction required for this project include asphaltic concrete and in-place stabilization. The VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals per Louisiana Bid Law. VILLAGE OF CHOUDRANT Bill Sanderson Mayor Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $54.00 on Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6, 2026.

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