NOTICE TO BIDDERS THE TOWN OF VIDALIA WILL OPEN SEALED BIDS AT THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN ON APRIL 14, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M. AT VIDALIA TOWN HALL, 200 VERNON STEVENS BLVD., VIDALIA, LA TO PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES: ONE (1) USED INTERNATIONAL MV 607 DUMP TRUCK WITH 5/6 YD BODY ONE (1) USED INTERNATIONAL HV 607 DUMP TRUCK WITH 12/14 YD BODY TERMS OF BIDS MUST BE GUARANTEED TO ACTUAL DELIVERY DATE. A FULL SET OF NECESSARY SPECIFICATIONS IS AVAILABLE FROM CORNELL LEWIS AT THE VIDALIA UTILITY DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 501 SYCAMORE STREET, VIDALIA, LA 71373, PHONE 318-336-6257 OR 318-719-2071. ALL SEALED BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENVELOPES MARKED “SEALED BID”, ATTENTION: PIARA WILSON, MUNICIPAL CLERK, 200 VERNON STEVENS BLVD., VIDALIA, LA 71373. A DESCRIPTION OF THE ITEM MUST BE ON THE ENVELOPE. DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL OF SEALED BIDS IS TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 AT 4:00 P.M. THE TOWN OF VIDALIA HAS THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. PIARA WILSON MUNICIPAL CLERK PUBLICATION DATES: MARCH 25, 2026 APRIL 1, 2026

CONCORDIA WATERWORKS FEBRUARY 17, 2-26 Regular Board Meeting of Concordia Waterworks District No. I, February 17, 2026 . Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m., President Warren Enterkin presiding. Invocation led by Board Member Christine Sanders. Roll Call: Present: Warren Enkerkin, Catherine Cartwright, Jay White, Christine Sanders, and Don Linder (left early). Visitors: Randall Butts, General Manager, Mechelle Donnelly, Melissa Hale, and Tammy Taylor. Christine Sanders made a motion to accept the minutes from the January 20, 2026 Board Meeting. Catherine Cartwright seconded and motion carried. New Business: Randall informed the Board of Commissioner’s on the status of the Water tower stating on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 they will touch up the paint on the logo and everything was back online and working. Catherine Cartwright made a motion to apply for CWEF Grant for $75,000 for the purchase of remote read meters. Jay White seconded and motion carried. Jay White made a motion to accept the contract (U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers) for the relocation of (18”) lines. Catherine Cartwright seconded and motion carried. Catherine Cartwright made a motion to approve January bills and purchase orders. Christine Sanders seconded and motion carried. Jay White made a motion to adjourn meeting. Catherine Cartwright seconded and motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:30p.m. s/s Warren Enterkin, /s/Catherine Cartwright Warren Enterkin, President Catherine Cartwright, Vice-President This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Handicap Accessible 3/25

CONCORDIA PARISH POLICE JURY REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2026 6:00 P.M. The Concordia Parish Police Jury met this day in regular session convened. There were present the following members: President Cornell Lewis Members Maurice Bachus, Wilbert Washington, Adam Probst, Genesia Allen, Kenny Simpson, Kale Davis, Collin Edwards, and Red Tiffee Secretary/Treasurer Ariella Carter Invocation Maurice Bachus Pledge of Allegiance Adam Probst The meeting was called to order by President Lewis Ms. Carter conducted the roll and a Quorum was declared present. Upon a motion by Mr. Washington, duly seconded by Mr. Washington to approve the minutes from the January 27, 2026 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Upon a motion by Mr. Davis, duly seconded by Mr. Simpson to waive the absence of Mr. Collin Edwards from the February 9, 2026 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Upon a motion by Mr. Edwards, duly seconded by Mr. Washington to approve the health unit to have cameras installed by CCOR in the amount of $1,670.94. Motion carried unanimously. Upon a motion by Mr. Davis, duly seconded by Mr. Simpson to approve the health unit having their heat pump replaced by Natchez Heating & Cooling in the amount of $1,186.00. Motion carried unanimously. Upon a motion by Mr. Bachus, duly seconded by Mr. Washington to approve the hire of Mr. William Barber as Maintenance Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously. Upon a motion by Mr. Probst, duly seconded by Mr. Washington to cite the following ordinance violations: Mr. Lewis – 127 E. Cottondale Road is bringing and 18-wheeler in and it’s over the ton limit. Work Orders from the Jurors were next brought forward. A motion was made by Mr. Probst, duly seconded by Mr. Edwards to approve the following: Mr. Lewis – Ditch by Pacman’s fence at Mooselodge towards Eagle Rd. has a tree in the ditch that needs to be cleaned out. The following updates were provided for Superintendent’s Work Orders: 610 (yards) – 15ds on Evans, 15yds on Loop, 22yds on Ellard, 30yds on Traxler Addt., 5yds on Belle Grove, 2yds on Ron, 3yds on Townsend, 5yds on Poole (Monterey), 60yds on Boggy Bayou. Maintenance Gravel (yards) – 15yds on Evans, and 15 yds on Temple A motion was made by Mr. Probst, duly seconded by Mr. Edwards to approve the superintendent’s work orders. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Upon a motion by Mr. Bachus, duly seconded by Mr. Tiffee to run an ad for someone with a boat to push the debris on the side of Cocodrie Bayou and the parish barn will pick up. Motion carried unanimously. Upon a motion by Mr. Edwards, duly seconded by Mr. Tiffee to advertise for bids to have the vegetation sprayed from Luke Martin Road to the Brushy Bayou control structure. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Lewis advised that Maintenance Superintendent Guillory and Jackie Pugh will get quotes on chip seal plan; and then it will be decided if we should purchase equipment ourselves or bid the project out. Upon a motion by Mr. Edwards, duly seconded by Mr. Washington to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. CERTIFICATE I, Ariella Carter, Secretary/Treasurer of the Concordia Parish Police Jury do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Concordia Parish Police Jury at which a quorum was present and participating on the 23rd day of February 2026, in Vidalia, Louisiana. Ariella Carter, Secretary/Treasurer 3/25 $69

CONCORDIA PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2 REGULAR MEETING March 10, 2026 5:00 P.M. The Concordia Parish Fire Protection District #2 Board met this day in regular session convened. There were present the following officers and members to wit: Chairperson: Virgil Barnes Members: Doyle Bryan, Gary Neal Secretary/Treasurer Jan Smith Absent: Harvey Cowan, Margie Hodge Fire Chief Vick Brown The meeting was called to order by Chairman Virgil Barnes following the prayer, pledge of allegiance and roll call. Motion was made by Mr. Neal and duly seconded by Mr. Bryan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 17, 2026. Motion unanimously passed. Motion was made by Mr. Bryan and duly seconded by Mr. Neal to pay the bills as per list presented. Motion unanimously passed. Mrs. Smith read the fire chief’s report as follows: 1) The department had responded to 1 structure fire, 2 smoke fires, 4 grass fires, 1 trash fire, 1 fuel spill, 1 public assist and 2 vehicle fires. 2) Chief had contacted multiple plumbers to get estimates on connecting the new crew quarters to current plumbing but no one had shown up as of current date. He had contacted one more plumbers who was to respond this week. There was no correspondence or public comment. There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Bryan and duly seconded by Mr. Neal to adjourn. Motion unanimously passed and the meeting was adjourned. Jan Smith Secretary/Treasurer $36

CONCORDIA PARISH FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT #2 REGULAR MEETING February 17, 2026 5:00 P.M. The Concordia Parish Fire Protection District #2 Board met this day in regular session convened. There were present the following officers and members to wit: Chairperson: Virgil Barnes Members: Doyle Bryan, Gary Neal Fire Chief: Vick Brown Absent: Harvey Cowan, Margie Hodge Secretary/Treasurer Jan Smith The meeting was called to order by Chairman Virgil Barnes following the prayer, pledge of allegiance and roll call. Motion was made by Mr. Neal and duly seconded by Mr. Bryan to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 13, 2026. Motion unanimously passed. Motion was made by Mr. Bryan and duly seconded by Mr. Neal to pay the bills as per list presented. Motion unanimously passed. Chief Brown reported: 1) The department had responded to 10 structure fires, 3 public assists, 2 brush fires, 1 smoke scare and 1 trash fire. There was no correspondence or public comment. There being no further business, motion was made by Mr. Bryan and duly seconded by Mr. Neal to adjourn. Motion unanimously passed and the meeting was adjourned. Jan Smith s/s Jan Smith Secretary/Treasurer 3/25 $36

CHAVEZ-TREVIZO WHEREABOUTS “Anyone knowing the whereabouts of JUAN JOSE CHAVEZ-TREVIZO or his heirs and/or assigns, please contact Alexandra LeTard, at LeTard & Associates, LLC, 109 Carter Street, P.O. Box 187 Vidalia, LA 71373, (318) 336-8990.” 3/25

HODGES WHEREABOUTS “Anyone knowing the whereabouts of THE UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF GLENDA HOLLOWAY HODGES or her heirs and/or assigns, please contact Alexandra LeTard, at LeTard & Associates, LLC, 109 Carter Street, P.O. Box 187 Vidalia, LA 71373, (318) 336-8990.” 3/25

Town of Jonesville Gas System Public Awareness Notice Please read the following gas system safety information. The Town of Jonesville owns and operates a natural gas distribution system in and around the Town. The gas system consists of an underground network of pipelines throughout the Town and in unincorporated areas adjacent to the Town limits. The purpose of the gas system is to provide a reliable and safe economical source of energy for heating purposes to the homes and businesses adjacent tot he underground gas pipelines. The pipeline system has the capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to the customers. The hazard of natural gas are that it is: odorless, colorless, tasteless, lighter than air and can ignite and/1 explode with tremendous force when mixed with the right amount of air. Prevention measures taken include: Adding odorant to the gas to give it that distinctive smell, similar like rotten eggs, to warn us of its presence Testing the odorant level each calendar quarter Performing annual gas leakage surveys Conducting periodic pipeline patrols The following are signs that may indicate a gas leak: A hissing or roaring sound (caused by escaping gas) A patch of dead or discolored vegetation in an otherwise green setting along a pipeline route Blowing dirt, grass or leaves near a pipeline Continuous bubbling in wet, flooded areas A “gas smell,” similar like rotten eggs. Safety Procedure: Anyone who may smell this odor in the Town or notice any unusual conditions on or near gas mains, vents, service lines, meter sets, or especially inside of a building should call the Town immediately. If you smell a strong gas odor inside a building, notify everyone in the building to leave. Do not operate any switchs or use the phone. Go a safe distance away upwind of the gas smell and call the Town of Jonesville. With any gas leak protect life first then property, then notify the Town of Jonesville. Excavator Procedure: Pipeline markers are maintained to inform the public of the gas line location. State and federal laws require excavators to notify LA One-Call two (2) full working days before digging. If any excavation is planned, you must notify LA One-Call which will notify the Town to locate the gas lines. The Town of Jonesville maintains membership in the LA One-Call program. Emergency Contact Information: To obtain additional information or report a gas related issue call the Town of Jonesville at 318-339-8596 (M-F , 8am-4:30 pm) or 318-403-2179 (after hours). The LA One-Call Center phone number is 811. This information and the pipeline signs are provided as public awareness and damage prevention awareness notices. 3/25 4/1 $42

NEW CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL BUILDING The Village of Clayton is advertising for a certified building contractor to build a newly constructed metal building with the following specifications: • Building Dimension: 36’W x 55’L x 12’H • Roof Style: Vertical • Guage: 14 • Concrete slab to accommodate building • Wind/Snow rating: 140 MPH + PSF Certified • Distance on Center: 4 feet • Deadline to respond: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12 NOON. • Bids must be sealed and addressed to Tangelia Johnson. If interested, please call 318.757.8540 or visit 31457 Highway 15, Clayton, Louisiana 71326 or email us at townofclayton@ymail.com. 3/11,18, 25 $18

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 3/25/26 The City of Vidalia will receive Bids marked “Sealed Bid” for the construction of the project described as follows: TOWN OF VIDALIA D.A. BIGLANE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION Bids shall be addressed to the Town of Vidalia, and delivered to the Town Hall located at 200 Vernon Stevens Blvd., Vidalia, LA 71373 not later than 10:00 a.m., Local Time, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids shall be designated as “Sealed Bid” – Town of Vidalia – D.A. Biglane Road Reconstruction”. All bids must be submitted on the proper form. The contractor must display their contractor’s license number prominently on the outside of the envelope. Any bids received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Each bona fide bidder must be registered with the Engineer and obtain Bid Documents from the Engineer in order to submit a bid. The Bidding documents may be requested by email at bhallc@bha-engineers.com, or calling (318)757-6576. Contractors are responsible for the reproduction/printing of the Bidding Documents. Contractors desiring to bid shall provide evidence that they hold an active State License of proper classification and in full force and effect. For contractor information, this project is classified as highway, street and bridge construction. In accordance with RS 38:2212 G(2) plans and specifications shall be available to bidders until twenty-four hours before bid opening date. The Corporate Resolution must be signed and sealed. The Owner cannot waive any informalities on the bid form. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bids for just cause; such actions will be in accordance with title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A-rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana Residents. The contractor may withdraw a bid by affidavit within 48 hours of the bid opening in accordance with LA R.S. 38§2214.C, for patently obvious, unintentional, and substantial mechanical, clerical, or mathematical errors. The Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty-five (45) days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of Owner. Any interpretation of the bid documents shall be in writing addressed to Bryant Hammett & Associates, L.L.C. at 6885 Hwy. 84 West, Ferriday, LA 71334 or emailed to medwards@bha-engineers.com and to be given consideration must be received at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. No communication after this date. The Contractor shall begin mobilization and procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The successful bidder will be required to execute the Owner’s Standard Form of Agreement/Contract for construction together with the Performance and Payment Bonds within ten (10) working days after issuance of the Notice of Award. Sureties used for obtaining bonds must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of Treasury Circular 570. All awarded contractors will be required to attend a monthly meeting, with mandatory attendance from the Project Engineer, Resident Inspector, and Contractor, or their authorized representatives, at the beginning of the month to review quantities for pay estimates, process change orders, review work performed during the month, and to discuss any problems that may have arisen. The Owner hereby notifies all offerors that, in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, 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. Buz Craft, Mayor Town of Vidalia 200 Vernon Stevens Dr. Vidalia, LA 71373 Concordia Sentinel Publication Dates: March 25, 2026 April 2, 2026 April 9, 2026 $66

The Jackson Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mr. Lewis Chatham, Mrs. Amy Magee, and Mr. Todd Culpepper. Absent: Mrs. Tarneshala Cowans, Ms. Regina Rowe, Mrs. Sheketia Combs, and Mr. Keith Burris. Also present: Mrs. Nia Evans Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, Mr. Wayne Anderson, Asst. Operations Manager, Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, Attorney Darrell Avery and Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer. The meeting was called to order; however, a quorum was not present. Therefore, no official business was conducted, and the meeting was canceled. Nia Evans Nia Evans, Secretary-Treasurer Todd Culpepper Todd Culpepper, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $12.00 on Mar 25, 2026.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury held a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. meeting room, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mrs. Tarneshala Cowans, Mr. Lewis Chatham, Mrs. Amy Magee, Mr. Todd Culpepper, and Mr. Keith Burris. Absent: Mrs. Sheketia Combs and Ms. Regina Rowe. Also present: Mrs. Nia Evans Watkins, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, Mr. Wayne Anderson, Asst. Operations Manager, Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, and Mr. Paul Riley, Parish Engineer. The President, Mr. Todd Culpepper, called the meeting to order. Mrs. Magee gave the invocation and Mr. Chatham led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. The President opened the floor for public comments. There were no public comments. The President moved to the approval of minutes. Motion- Mrs. Cowans, seconded by Mr. Burris to adopt the minutes of the February 9, 2026, Police Jury Meeting, monthly purchase orders, and the payment of all bills. Motion carried. The President called for approval of committee reports. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mrs. Magee to adopt the minutes of the February 26, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Chatham, seconded by Mr. Burris to adopt the minutes of the February 26, 2026, Policy and Personnel Committee meeting. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to approve making changes to the organizational chart in the maintenance department. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mr. Chatham to approve advertising for all solid waste and road department vacancies. Motion carried. The President called for monthly management reports. Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, gave the February/March 2026 Operations Manager Report. Mr. Jack Williams, Road Supervisor, presented the February 2026 Road Report noting that $20,091.84 had been spent on emergency callouts/off-schedule work. Motion- Mrs. Magee seconded by Mrs. Cowans to accept the February 2026 emergency/off-schedule reports. Motion carried. Mr. Edquado Howard, Solid Waste Supervisor, presented the February 2026 Solid Waste Report. The President moved to Other Business. Mr. Paul Riley presented the Engineering Report. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to award Lakeshore-Phase II project contingent upon FP&C Concurrence. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris to approve the holding of an election in the Jackson Parish Recreation District, Saturday, June 27, 2026. Motion carried. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Chatham to enter into a CEA with the Town of Jonesboro for the donation of unused equipment for the purpose of mowing and bushhogging. Equipment will be donated as is. Motion carried. There was no action taken on agenda item #13. Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Burris, to enter into executive session. Motion carried Motion- Mrs. Magee, seconded by Mr. Chatham to exit executive session with no action taken. Motion carried. Motion- Mr. Burris, seconded by Mrs. Magee to terminate the Solid Waste Operator I. Motion carried. Announcements- None Motion- Mr. Chatham, seconded by Mrs. Cowans to adjourn. Motion carried. Nia Evans Nia Evans, Secretary-Treasurer Todd Culpepper Todd Culpepper, President Published in the Ruston Daily Leader; $36.00 on Mar 25, 2026.