Shawn Murphy State Farm Agency, located at 826 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro, will be the drop off point for the Jackson Parish Back to School Donation Drive designed to help all underprividged students with supplies for the upcoming school year. 

Items that are requested to be donated include: backpacks, socks, belts, lotion, #2 pencils, composition books, pencil pouch, hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpast and wide ruled notebooks. Any addtional items that can be os use for a student will be gratefully accepted as well. 

Donations can be made from 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday, up until Thursday, August 11th. 

Please join with Shawn Murphy State Farm Agency to help the students of today become the future of tommorrow. 

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I was on the lake fishing for bass once when scenes from the movie, “National Lampoon’s Vacation” entered my mind. Remember when Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) was intent on providing a wonderful vacation for his family when his obnoxious cousin, Eddie (played by Randy Quaid) showed up with his family to totally disrupt Griswold’s plans?

What brought the movie to my memory happened when I felt the thump and vicious fight of a bass that started me thinking about a state record. The fish was stripping line from my reel as it bored for the depths. I was already considering bribing my wife into allowing me to hang the mount of this monster on the wall in our bedroom when the huge fish came to the surface. It wasn’t a bass. It was a bowfin aka choupique aka cypress trout aka grinnel. Just like Cousin Eddie, this rascal of a fish had totally disrupted my plans.

The grinnel is one of what I call the “G” fish that can mess up a day on the lake.
Grinnel
Gaspergou
Gar

On another occasion when fishing with a group of outdoor writers on a media trip to Caddo Lake, channel catfish were biting and my colleagues were catching them hand over fist. Early on, they were beating the socks off me when my line tightened and a struggle ensued as a catfish I felt was larger than any of my friends had landed took the bait and bored for the depths.

After a spirited battle, I was finally able to bring the brute to the boat and was already feeling smug about  landing the lunker of the day. My heart shrank a bit when I realized the big fish I had caught was no catfish; it was a big gaspergou, or “gou” for short.

I agree that these rascals, just like grinnels, can put up a fine fight but as table fare, they’re as far down the list as mud cats. I remembered once while in college a group of us spent the night on the lake intent of frying up and eating the fish we caught. The only thing biting, other than mosquitoes that night, were gou; we caught a bunch of them so we fileted and fried them up. I remember chewing on a hunk of gou that night and the longer I chewed the bigger it got like I was chewing on a wad of cotton, so we ended up eating hush puppies and fries and dumping the remains in the lake to be eaten by the other “G” fish, gar.

More than once I have had a fishing trip disrupted by having a gar attack my bait, a lure that I said goodbye to because the toothy gar easily severed my line and swam away with what he thought was a tasty morsel.

I know people who convert the flesh of gar into something like salmon patties. Removing filets and grinding them up, adding onion and seasoning, they swear the gar patties are as good as those made with salmon. As for me, I’ll just open a can of salmon, follow the directions to make patties. I can’t bring myself to eating patties made out of something that disrupted my fishing and swam away with my favorite lure. Not only that, they’re ugly as sin.

There is one other dastardly piscatorial species that would qualify as a “G” fish if I converted the spelling to “Ghackfish”. Too bony to eat with teeth just waiting to relieve me of a favorite lure, the jackfish (chain pickerel for the high-browed) has always been my sworn enemy when I’m fishing for bass.

So there you have it. When you head for the lake on your next outing, be on the lookout for those dreaded “G”fish.

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Crappie are fair fishing shiners or jigs around the deeper tops. The bass are schooling with some caught on topwater lures with soft plastics taking some beneath the breaking schools. Also some bass are hitting oversized plastic worms and deep diving crank baits on under water humps and drop-off. Bream fishing is fair around the lake on crickets or worms. No report on catfish. For information contact Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278- 4498 or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
BLACK BAYOU – Bream and crappie fishing is still fair around the trees and bushes. No report on bass. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.
OUACHITA RIVER – Water is at a standstill and bass fishing has been fair to good. Best bet is to fish Carolina rigs, soft plastics, crank baits and topwaters around structure in the river. Crappie are fair fishing shiners or jigs around submerged tops and in the river lakes. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass fishing has been fair early morning before temperatures rise using topwater lures and buzz baits around the grass. Soft plastic working best later in the day. Crappie are fair with best catches made on shiners or jigs fished along the edges of the channels in 12-20 foot water. Bream are fair fishing worms and crickets. Catfish are biting cold worms fished off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – Bass and stripers are schooling some and hitting topwater lures and shad imitations. Lunker of the week was caught by Danny Goss who landed an 11 pound bass while night fishing. Bream are fair on crickets and worms. Crappie fishing has been best fishing around the lighted piers at night using shiners with some hanging around deep brush and hitting jigs and shiners. No report on catfish. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or TerziaTackle at 278-4498.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfishing is good for fish from pan sized to around 8 pounds. Bass, bream and crappie are slow. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE ST. JOHN – Fishing overall has been slow this week. For information, call Ken Mahoney at 318-201-3821.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water level is at a stand-still and best fishing has been for catfish. Bass are fair on spinners while crappie and bream are slow. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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SEATTLE, Wash. — As reported by ABC affiliate, KTBS, Channel , The Social Media Victims Law Center announced Wednesday that it has filed three lawsuits—one against Meta Platforms, Inc., and two against Meta, Snap, Inc. and ByteDance—for the wrongful deaths of two area children.

The lawsuits allege that Meta Platform’s Facebook and Instagram, Snap, Inc.’s Snapchat and ByteDance’s TikTok applications contributed to the suicide deaths of Brantley Aranda, 17, of Jonesboro, Emma Claire Gill, 16, of Goldonna.

The law center alleges in the lawsuits that the social media platforms’ “dangerous and defective applications led to the addiction, anxiety, depression and ultimately deaths of the three youths. The addictive design and distribution of harmful content of its products were provided to the minors without their parents’ consent or knowledge.”

“Unfortunately, these are not isolated cases. Social media companies like Meta Platforms, Snap and TikTok deliberately create products to addict its users, causing irreparable harm to those most vulnerable, our children,” said Matthew P. Bergman, founding attorney of SMVLC. “We must hold them accountable for harm they have caused, and to prevent further injuries and deaths resulting from use of its products by minors.”

To date, including the three cases filed today, Social Media Victims Law Center has filed nine lawsuits against social media companies for personal injuries and/or wrongful deaths. Of the nine cases, seven have been wrongful death lawsuits.

The lawsuits include the following about each teenager:

Brantley Aranda (Dec. 30, 2001 – Sept. 4, 2019)

Case #3:22-cv-04209 – United States District Court, Northern California, San Francisco Division

Brantley Aranda, born and raised in Jonesboro was smart, creative, funny, and loved learning. He was a role model for his two younger brothers.

Brantley received his first cell phone in 2016, for his 15th birthday; however, that device did not have internet access. The phone was set up to only allow texting and calls, and not the internet. While his family did have a computer, Brantley was not allowed to use it for social media. In fact, he and his brothers had to earn computer time by doing chores, such as cleaning his room, mowing the lawn, or visiting his grandparents.

After his first phone was having technical issues, Brantley received a new phone in or about May 2019. However, this time, the phone had internet access. His mother Blair tried to discourage Facebook use on his new phone by telling Brantley that they had a limited phone plan, and it would cost more if he used the internet. Brantley quickly figured out that this was not the case. He would soon become obsessed with Facebook and Facebook Messenger.

On Sept. 4, 2019, Brantley had his phone taken away as a consequence for fighting with his brother. Later that night, the family attended church, and his parents noticed Brantley writing something down during the sermon. It was assumed he was taking notes on the sermon itself. It turned out to be a suicide note.

Brantley asked to go home after church, while his mom stayed behind to cook food for the congregation. Brantley usually stayed to help, but Blair agreed to let him go home with his grandparents instead, who lived close to the Arandas.

It was expected that Brantley would stay with his grandparents, but he convinced them he had homework to do, so they dropped him off at his home instead.

When his mother arrived home after church, she found Brantley with a bullet to his chest and a suicide note that read, “I’m sorry for everything.” Brantley Aranda died on Sept. 4, 2019, 10 days into his senior year of high school, and less than four months after obtaining access to the Facebook social media product on his personal cell phone.

Emma Claire Gill (Sept. 2, 2004 – Aug. 8, 2021)

Case #1:22-cv-02173 – United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division

Emma Claire Gill of Goldonna, was a happy child, outgoing, involved, and had lots of friends and a supportive family. She loved basketball, hunting, Alabama football and beauty pageants.

When she was younger, Emma Claire had dreams of one day becoming a singer, a dancer, or an actress, but later settled on wanting to become a phlebotomist once she realized how much math was involved in nursing.

She received her first cell phone when she was 10 years old after she joined an after-school program which required her to stay late. Her parents got her the phone so she could reach them when needed but was to be used for emergencies and safety purposes, not for social media.

Emma Claire opened her first Snapchat account on Aug. 15, 2020, shortly before her 17th birthday. Then, in April 2021, one of Emma Claire’s classmates died by suicide. Her parents allowed Emma Claire to keep her phone with her at night for the first time, in case she needed to reach out to her friends or them to her.

For the next four months, Emma Claire suffered from the exact harms Meta, Snap and TikTok identified and/or know are caused by use of their social media products, harms they concealed to protect their bottom line.

After getting caught one night sneaking out of her home late at night, Emma Claire’s parents took her phone away as punishment, and looked through the phone only to find inappropriate photos and a meme in Emma Claire’s deleted photos that someone took and that was making fun of Emma Claire. Darla woke up Emma Claire to talk about the photos, what they meant, and after their talk, Darla held Emma Claire until she fell back asleep. Darla reasonably believed that everything was fine.

The next morning, Darla woke Emma Claire up to get ready for church, but she told her father that she was going to feed to the pigs first. Darla thought Emma Claire was getting ready for church.

Instead, without access to social media for the first time in four months, Emma Claire wrote a letter saying goodbye to her family and friends and that she could not take it anymore, went to her father’s truck, took his 22-caliber rifle, went out to the barn, and shot herself in the head.

Emma Claire died on Aug. 8, 2021, less than one year after being allowed access to Snapchat and four months after being allowed to keep her phone at night.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The skies promised the threat of severe weather but couldn’t dampen the spirit of those who braved the elements to participate in the 2022 Freedom Celebration Flotilla that was held on Caney Lake.  Along with the boat of Grand Marshall Woody McDonald (shown above), the Ward 4 Fire Department and the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office several others toured the lake, greeting those on shore and seeing the decorated boat houses, docks and residences. 

As part of the annual festivities, the Caney Lake Community Foundation gave awards to Amy Moore and friends for having the best decorations and Trish Smith and friends for having the best float. See below for pictures of the winners and their entry. 

2022 Freedom Celebration Best Float 

2022 Freedom Celebration Best Decorations

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The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) and the Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) partnered with the Jackson Parish Library (JPL) to introduce the program of Youth Focused Community Policing to the children of Jackson Parish this past week.

The event included Deputy Bailey and K-9 Niko of the JPSO providing a demonstration, as well as, JPD intern, A’Brianna Paggett, introducing the program to the youth assembled at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library. Officer Dieter, Officer Jackson and Officer Swadford of the JPD also particpated in the informative program.

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Louisiana State Representative Charles Owen introduced House Bill 450 which has been signed by Governor John Bel Edwards. The bill allows for access to an adopted person’s original birth certificate.

Charles Owen says, “A grown person, aged 24 or older, can have access to the document that records their birth.”

Previously, these documents were sealed by the state. The only way to gain access to these records was through court orders, which were sometimes denied.

Owen said, “I was tired of Louisiana living in a terrible age of secrecy.” When he introduced the bill, he received support from both parties.

Before the bill, finding out about familial history took weeks. By using DNA searches such as 23andMe or Ancestry DNA, an individual was not necessarily led straight to a biological parent. This resulted in more search time to find specific information being sought after.

HB450 allows for a quicker turnaround for individuals to find out their history.

Owen said, “The point is, the government was the keeper of a secret that I don’t think they had a right to keep.”

The bill will be put in place beginning on August 1. The Office of Vital Statistics will be managing the bill. It will put out the process for requesting the records.

Owen said, “It is my hope that there will be an online form and also a mail-in form.”

More information on House Bill 450 can be found at Louisiana State Legislature.

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During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Jackson Parish Police Jury held on Tuesday, July 19th, members of the Gracepoint Christian Academy 4-H Club opened the session by giving a presentation about their award winning, water bottle recycling program, now entering it’s second year.

Last year the GCA 4-H team was awarded Jackson Parish Community Service Award at the annual 4-H banquet. By stopping to use all plastic water bottles at the school it was estimated that 11,000 less plastic water bottles were taken the landfill which saved the school roughly $1,400.00 and reduced the amount of non-biodegradeble material in the landfill. 

This year the GCA 4-H Club members hopes to do even better and that others schools, businesses and organizations will join in their effort to reduce the amount of non-biodegrable items that are used and then later disposed of. 

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Fishing with plastic worms has been around ever since Nick Crème stunk up his kitchen and poured the first soft plastic worm in 1949. This one bait revolutionized bass fishing forever, and it became, and still is today, the number one way to catch bass.

Anglers like Roland Martin and Larry Nixon made a great living winning tournaments with the plastic worm. In the beginning, there were mainly three colors to choose from: black, blue, or purple. But over the years other manufacturers like Zoom, Strike King, Berkley, and V&M now offer worms in a multitude of colors and sizes. Today let’s look at a couple that have made their mark on the bass fishing world.

One worm that has withstood the test of time is the 6-or 7-inch straight tail worm, or as Zoom calls it, a “Trick” worm. More fish have been caught on a straight tail worm than any other worm ever made. Over the years, no bait has brought more fish to the scales or put more money in the pockets of anglers. It’s a bait that allows anglers to use an array of techniques to fish it. A shakey jig head, drop shot, Texas rig, or a Carolina rig are the most popular ways to fish it, but it’s also a great bait when fished weightless.

The straight tail worm will flat out catch fish when other lures will fail. Why? I think it’s because it can be fished so many different ways, and it always seems to look natural in the water. One key for me when fishing this bait is to not over-weight it. Simply put, don’t use a real heavy weight with this worm, as it tends to take away the action of the worm. My personal set up for a 6-or 7-inch “Trick” worm is Texas rigged with a 2/0 Gamakatsu Round Bend Hook and a 3/16 Elite Tungsten weight fished on 14- or 15-pound fluorocarbon line…but I will go to a ¼ ounce weight if the wind is blowing.

Another worm that has caught fire is an oversized version of the Zoom Trick Worm called the “Magnum” Trick Worm. It’s an 8-inch worm and is 2 inches longer than its cousin, “Trick” worm. This bait has really come to the forefront of bass tournaments in our region. There’s a saying among anglers, “Big baits catch big fish.”

Well, if you think the 8-inch Magnum Trick Worm is good, tie on a V&M J-Mag 10-inch worm! This worm defines what a big worm really is and will put fish in your live-well that any angler would be proud to have. Either of these big straight tail worms will work. Some days they seem to want the smaller 8-inch version, but then are days when the big fish want that bigger 10- inch bait. You just have to try both to see which one they want.

Both of these, when Texas rigged, may require a heavier weight like a Tungsten 3/8 or ½ ounce. I like to fish either of these in shallow or deep- water conditions. So, if you want to upgrade your catch and put quality fish in the boat, tie on either the 8-inch Magnum Trick Worm or a V&M J- Mag 10-inch worm. Nothing gets me more excited than catching bass on a worm. There’s just something special about getting a Texas rigged worm bite and you feel that slight “tick” and you set the hook! Warning: this type of fishing may cause heart failure! Till next time, good luck, good fishing and don’t forget to set the hook!

Steve Graf – Owner Co-Host
Hook’N Up & Track’N Down
Show & Tackle Talk Live

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AS A PRODUCTION ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

Conceptualize, develop, and initiate process improvements and cost reductions
Use Lean principles to reduce cycle times and reduce waste
Manage problem solving teams from inception to corrective actions. Will often involve leading a team through the process.
Self-initiate improvement and / or corrective actions for safety, quality, cost and productivity concerns using formal six sigma problem solving tools
Develop documentation for operators and maintenance on proper equipment operation and care
Effectively communicate changes to all levels of the organization and at all stages of implementation

REQUIRED EDUCTION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

BS degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering technology degree
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Word)
Self-starter able to work independently
If qualified and interested, please apply online at http://www.emerson.com

BENEFITS

We offer medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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AS A TEAM LEADER, YOU WILL:

Supervise utilizing strong interpersonal skills
Use technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, as applies to such supervision
Utilize computer skills to facilitate processes and software used
Pursue objectives with organizational skills to meet goals
Work with personnel at all levels of the organization

REQUIRED EDUCTION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Two (2) year Associates Degree, plus one year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
Great computer skills (Excel and Word

BENEFITS

We offer medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide flexible time-off plans, including parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Shift is 4:30 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. Overtime requirements are based on customer needs to meet business objectives.

If qualified and interested, please apply online at www.emerson.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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Travis R Maza (Eros, LA) – Resisting an Officer, Criminal Trespassing
Ira Brooks (Quitman, LA) – Schedule IV drug with intent to distribute, Possession of a firearm in presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Resisting an Officer, Possession of Schedule II drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia x3, Aggrevated Flight, Obstruction of Justice, Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Possession of Schedule IV drug, Possession of Schedule III drug, Parole & Probation Violation
Aleshia Johnson (Quitman, LA) – Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Schedule IV drug
Michael Bland (North Hodge, LA) – Possession of Schedule I drug with intent to distribute, Probation Violation
Hodgie Davis (Jonesboro, LA) – Execution of Sentence
Ronald T. Sullivan (Quitman, LA) -Domestic Abuse Battery, Battery of a Police Officer, Aggrevated Assault, Resisting a Police Officer with force or violence
Llewll Thompson (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery, Simple Battery
Nathan  Lamkin (Hodge, LA) – Flight from an Officer, Domestic Abuse Battery
Ingruil Qualls (Hodge, LA) – Home Invasion, Distributing the Peace, Aggravated Battery
Shawnalon Qualls (Fort Worth, TX) – Home Invasion, Distributing the Peace, Aggravated Battery, Criminal Damage to Property
Johnie M Strahan (West Monroe, LA) – Simple Criminal Damage to Property, Simple Burglary
Joshua Walker (Jonesboro, LA) – Driving under Suspension, DWI – 2nd offense
David D Womack (North Hodge, LA) – Warrant on felony theft
Bria Harrell (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggrevated Assault with a firearm, Illegal possession of a firearm
Charles Foster Jr. (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery
Roosevelt Leonard Jr (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
Jeanne Ray (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggrevated Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Open Container
Dexstinei Snell (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Battery

 

 

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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To have your job opportunities, business services or items you have for sale listed or any Legal/Public Notices, Advertisements for Bid, Requests for Proposals and/or Quotes listed – send email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

Help Wanted

Medical- L.P.N.s – $34.24/Hr. L.P.N.s are needed for LTC and Veteran’s care units in Jackson, LA. There is full-time scheduling available. 12-hour shifts are being offered. Fully employer-paid medical and dental. 401(k) with 6% employer contribution and immediate vesting. Call Genna at Worldwide Travel Staffing, 920-618-3939

Jackson Parish School Board – Multiple openings ranging from teaching positions, school nurse, bus drivers and paraprofessionals. To learn more contact the Jackson Parish School Board office at 318-259-4456. 

Boundary Solutions Inc. – Looking to hire an experienced, or trainable, Rodman. Previous experience as a draftsman is highly desired, but not required. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day tasks of survey projects, while working as a member of the survey crew, under the company’s Party Chief. This is a temporary to possible permanent position. For more information, please contact 318.259.2900. Interested candidates may email their resume to: boundary.pls@gmail.com

Business Services

Stump Grinding: Free estimates! Call James Stewart at (cell) 318-243-1009 or (home) 318-768-2554 

 

 

SepticPlus: For all of your septic repair, service or installation contact SepticPlus. Professional service for your home or business. We are local, reliable and affordable. Licensed and Insured.
(318) 237-3065 / (318) 607-6247

 

Quality Electrical & Controls Service: Over 60 years of combined  Lic  Licensed and Certified experience in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Control Panels, Electrical, HVAC and Inspections service. Located at 5039 Hwy 4 East, Jonesboro, LA. Contact: Billy Earl Wilhite: (318) 475-2403 or Richard Andrews: (318) 475-5136.  

Dirt Cheap Lawn Care, LLC: Licensed and Insured! Any type of lawn care work done at reasonable prices. For quotes or to schedule service call Owner – David Hammock at 318-533-7133 or go by 209 Talbot Street, Jonesboro, LA. “If you don’t look good, we don’t look good!”

 

Harris Yard Beautification Service: For all your lawn and landscaping needs contact Greg Harris at (318) 245-2349. Free estimates and professional service guaranteed. Based out of Chatham. 

Robinson Lawn Care: For all your residential or commercial lawn and landscaping. Fast and courteous service with professional results. Call Klint Robinson at 318-548-3038. Free estimates. 

For Sale:

Book – “100 year history of JHHS football” 

A year-by-year description of the first 100 years (1919-2019) of JHHS football. Included is summary of early beginnings, yearly results, rosters, updated team and individual records and a gallery of pictures. Perfect gift for that grandfather, father, son, grandson, brother, uncle or cousin who would enjoy remembering their “glory days”. Cost is $25.00 per book plus $3.00 shipping and handling. To order call (318) 480-1206 or send email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com

Commemorative Plates – Beautifully etched china plates commemorating Jonesboro-Hodge High School and Jackson Parish. To order contact Wilda Smith at (318)426-6511 or Barbara Johnson at (318) 450-5561.

PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES

SHERIFF’S SALE

COMMUNITY LOAN SERVICING, LLC,
A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
# 36802

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

JOHN A LINER AND LINER HOMES, LLC

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 the principal front door of the Courthouse, Jonesboro,
Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 3rd day of August, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial sales,
the following property to wit:

"BEGINNING AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF A PAVED HIGHWAY (JONESBORO-DANVILLE HIGHWAY) RIGHT OF WAY LINE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER, SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 4 VEST, AND RUN NORTH 50 DEGREES EAST A DISTANCE OF 100 FEET FOR THE STARTING POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY LINE OF LOT 2 OF P.C. LINDSEY PLAT AS RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 64, PAGE 663, A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE JONESBORO- DANVILLE HIGHWAY A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTHWESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF LOT 2 OF P,C. LINDSEY PLAT A DISTANCE OF 150 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF JONESBORO-
DANVILLE HIGHWAY; THENCE RUN SOUTHWESTERLY WITH SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE A DISTANCE OF 75 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA", SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RlGHTS-OF-W AY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.
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 WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

JOB VACANCY POSTING

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury, 160 Industrial Drive Jonesboro, LA 71251 no later than close of business on July 27, 2022. To request a detailed job description, please contact the Road Department Superintendent at (318) 259-5661 ext. 2, by email: jstuckey@jppj.org, or by visiting our website: http://www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org/

POSITION: Mechanic I
DEPARTMENT: Road Department

Description:
Under general supervision, the Road Department Mechanic is a skilled position responsible for performing minor and major repairs on automobiles, trucks, heavy trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, and related departmental equipment. Assignments are made orally or in the form of written work orders.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required
Class A Commercial Driver’s License preferred
• ASE certified or Two (2) years’ experience at the journey level, working with diesel engines, heavy trucks, and equipment or three (3) years of experience as an auto mechanic
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Basic Responsibilities:
• The Mechanic is responsible for performing all types of routine maintenance and service duties on equipment including repair work on engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical systems, front ends and minor tune-ups. Arc Welding, Mig Welding and Acetylene Cutting with torch and plasma cutting.
• Road tests vehicles and confirms complaints, checks malfunctions, and determines necessary repair needs using experience and the use of various testing equipment and tools
• Changes oil and oil filters, air filters, hydraulic filters, etc. on gas and diesel equipment.
• Greases truck chassis, wheel bearings, and equipment moving parts
• Performs repair work on small gasoline engines. Able to operate chain saw and weed eater.
• Repairs and adjusts brakes and clutches; replaces brake linings and cylinders
• Performs hydraulic systems repairs on trucks and equipment
• Repairs flat tires and performs all related tasks incumbent to this endeavor
• Uses manual and power equipment for breaking down and balancing of tires
• Operates service/lube truck and performs maintenance duties on equipment
• Performs routine maintenance work on vehicle air conditioning systems
• Inspects and repairs suspension systems on automobiles and trucks
• Tracks all warranty work available for equipment
• Maintains all shop records, work orders, purchase orders, shop inventory, and shop work scheduling
• Performs proper pre-start and daily maintenance and service of equipment including lubrication, changing tires, making minor adjustments and repairs, and cleaning
• Requires a thorough knowledge of general maintenance requirements of various pieces of light to heavy motorized equipment
• Services, changes tires and cutting blades, cleans machine including tracks, and makes minor adjustments
• Recognizes and diagnoses equipment malfunctions or complicated services needs and reports to Supervisor
• May be required to lift equipment, tools, or any combination in excess of 100 pounds
• Skilled in use of tools and the operation of machines and equipment used in automobile repair and maintenance
• Adheres to all traffic laws, applicable Federal and State health and safety rules, local ordinances, and Jackson Parish Policy Jury rules and regulations and policies and procedures
• Ability to drive various pieces of equipment used by the Police Jury
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Detailed Job Description available upon request

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William “Bill” Staples
August 2, 1947 – July 19, 2022

William “Bill” Wayne Staples, age 74 of Weston, took the hand of his Lord and Savior and was welcomed through Heaven’s gates on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

Mr. Bill was man that was easy to love and if you met him then you know. He loved the Lord, his family, church family and his community. He proudly served the in the United States Army and has proudly served his community, in many fashions, since his honorable discharge in 1972.

He and his long-time friend, Bill Brown helped bring and found the Jaycees for the Parish in the late 80’s, early 90’s. Mr. Bill is well known for being the radio voice for the Jonesboro-Hodge Tiger Football team on 94.1 KRLQ. He was the Jackson Parish Coroner for approximately four decades and acted as deputy coroner prior to being elected into office.

He has been a funeral director/embalmer for nearly 50 years, the manager at Southern Funeral Home in Jonesboro and has been a blessing through-out the years for countless families. He was awarded a plaque from the Louisiana Funeral Directors Association, North District, and honored as the Funeral Director of the Year.

Mr. Bill enjoyed being a part of the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame. Keeping these skilled sportsman’s accomplishments remembered and recognized was an event that he worked hard on and he felt blessed to be a part of each year.

Mr. Bill was also an ordained Baptist minister and was the pastor at Union Baptist Church until his health would no longer allow him to. He used his ministry through the church and the funeral home to help countless individuals and families over time. He was fond of being a nameless, faceless blessing like when he would see a young family out to lunch and pay for theirs on his way out, never and letting the family of strangers know of his good deed. He always gave to any cause, even if it was his last dime. He also would give anyone a chance no matter their circumstance or history. He always could look past the sin and just love the person; absolute love without judgement. He was a simple southern Christian man with a sweet soul and a heart of gold. He will be greatly missed.

Those left to cherish his memory is beloved wife of 52 years, Janice DelRio Staples; son, Bradly Wayne Staples and wife Stacey; grandchildren, Matthew Lamkin, Carrie LaRe Head and husband Clint, Tomas Stinson and wife Amy, Brandon Staples, Brianna Staples, Brody Staples, Braxton Staples; great grandchildren, Kyle Staples, Lilly Head, Ayla Stinson; brothers, Mike Staples, Tim Staples and wife Kelly; sister in law, Genoria Staples; furless furbaby, Miss Piggy. He was preceded in death and now reunited with his daughter, Cherae Stinson; grandson, Christopher Lamkin; parents, Carey Mims and Annie (McBride) Staples; brother, Carey Mac Staples.

Funeral services are set for 2:00PM in the Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, July 24, 2022 with Reverends Stuart Toms, Mike Staples and Bro. Nollie Ingram officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill Baptist Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Hank Staples, Bill Brown, Calhaen DelRio, Jeremy DelRio, Clint Head and Ben Ledbetter.

Tony Kenneth Choate
December 20, 1946 – July 19, 2022

Mr. Tony Kenneth Choate passed away at the Courtyard Nursing Facility of Natchitoches on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was seventy-five years old. Mr. Choate was born to Wilbur and Virginia (Lewis) Choate on December 20, 1946 in Chestnut, Louisiana.

Tony was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a long time truck driver and also served the town of Saline as its Chief of Police for nearly twenty-six years. He was very active and loved to hunt and fish, but his favorite pastime was farming. His vegetable gardens were the stuff of legend.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Peggy (McCormick) Choate; son, Paul Choate; grandchildren; Lilith Choate, Austyn Choate, Alayna Choate, Katy Choate; brothers, Tommy Len Choate, and Wilbur Choate.

Preceding Mr. Choate in death were his parents; son, David Choate; brother, William Choate; and sister, Joy Choate.

Funeral services were held at the Southern-Edmonds Chapel in Jonesboro with Father Dutch Voltz officiating. Burial followed at the Strange Methodist Church Cemetery in Readhimer, Louisiana.

Serving the family as pallbearers were Austyn Choate, Paul Choate, Randy Mason, Jacob Watson, Brendan Ferrington, and Daniel Dunn.

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Learning the answers to the question of who is “throwIng their proverbial hat in the ring” begins Wednesday, July 20th before finalizing at 4:30 pm on Friday, July 22nd. Starting at 8:30am candidates will begin descending on the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office to officially announce their candidacy for a variety of local offices all over Jackson Parish. 

Included in the offices that will be contested in the November elections are: 

Jackson Parish –  School Board
Town of Jonesboro – Mayor, Chief of Police, Board of Aldermen
Village of Hodge – Mayor, Chief of Police, Board of Aldermen
Village of North Hodge – Mayor, Chief of Police, Board of Aldermen
Village of East Hodge – Mayor, Chief of Police, Board of Aldermen
Village of Quitman – Mayor, Board of Aldermen

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After five months of careful consideration the Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ)  has finally filled the position of Secretary / Treasurer. The announcement that Emmett Gibbs had accepted the position came immediately after the regularly scheduled meeting of the JPPJ held at the Charles H Garrett Community Center on Tuesday.

During the meeting, board members Todd Culpepper, Amy Magee, Lynn Treadway, John McCarty, Tarneshala “Niki” Cowans and Regina Rowe agreed to accept the recommendation of the Policy and Pesonnel Committee to offer the position to Candidate A, as it was listed on the Agenda. Lewis Chatham was not present. 

Once finalized, the call was made acknowledging the choice to which Gibbs agreed to start August 1, 2022  to complete the term ending 12/31/2023 and under the the customary probationary period of 60 days. According to a statement made, only an extension of the terms of the unexpired contract that came open following the resignation of fomer Secretary/Treasurer Gina Thomas, can be offered until completed where at that time a new contract can be issued.  

Gibbs will take over the Secretary / Treasurer position for the JPPJ after serving as Clerk and Treasurer for the City of Ruston since 2005. Before that, the 1976 Louisiana Tech Graduate was the Finance Director and a Financial Analyst for the City of Monroe from 1998 – 2005. The meeting opened with the JPPJ adopting the following two Ordinances by roll call vote.

In a corresponding move it was agreed by the narrowest of margins to terminate at the end of this month the temporary setup pay schedule that has been in place since the end of February for those who were taking on added responsibilities now that a Secretary / Treasurer is set to begin the first of August.

Discussion found Juror’s on both sides of the option. 

“I am making a motion that instead of terminating the pay we continue this until the end of the 60 day probationary period,” said Culpepper. “This way if the candidate needs help in getting his feet on the ground the people assisting will be compensated for it. ” 

The motion died from lack of a second prompting Juror Rowe to make a motion to move ahead with the pay determination.

“I feel just the opposite,” said Rowe. “We have taken five months to choose a candidate and I feel that candidate will be qualified and able to do the work the position requires right from the start and should need no assistance.”

When it came to a vote, Jurors Rowe and Magee voted to end the pay, while Jurors Culpepper and Cowans voted to not terminate the pay. Juror, John McCarty. abstained leaving the final tiebreaking decision to President Lynn Treadway who voted to terminate the pay beginning at the end of July.

When it came to adopting the 2022 tax millage rates or advancing $5,000.00 to the Hodge Fire Protection District (HFPD) for emergency funds, as recommended by the Finance Committee, things hit a snag.

“With the way things are today, I can not give my support to any motion that would involve increasing taxes on our residents,” said District 3 Juror Amy Magee upon learning that the proposed new millage was higher than last year and contained several areas of increase.

District 6 Juror, Regina Rowe, was also against moving forward with adopting the millage rate for the fiscal year 2022-23. 

“I would like to learn more on why these areas are shown to have an increase in rates,” said Rowe. “I would also like to hear what our Tax Assessor says about this.”

In regard to the request made by the HFPD for the “emergency” money, the decision was tabled as well but only after lengthy discussion. 

“I am not against giving them the money, especially since this is supposed to be a loan,” said Culpepper referring to the statement that the money would be repaid through witholding the same amount form the Fire Insurance Rebate expected later this year. “What I am against is year after year applying a band aid to their problems and never seeing anything positive result from it. There seems to be no plan in place for this district.” 

Juror John McCarty commented as well. 

“I can’t see giving them any money when it is being reported that the district isn’t even responding to calls at times,” said McCarty. 

The session began with the Jurors adopting the pair of following Ordinances. 

(1`) Ordinance 01-07192022: Authorize the acceptance of credit cards for the payment of permits, fines, fees, and services and establishing a service charge (convenience fee) for credit card use
(2) Ordinance 02-07192022: Provide funding to the Jackson Parish Museum and Fine Arts Association for calendar year 2022.

In final actions, the Juror members agreed to transfer the OEP director position to under the umbrella of the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Department effective August 1, 2022. It was also decided that the Police Jury would wait until receiving an updated list of all the areas that current OEP and Operations Manager Brad Roller is active in before making any final determinations on what fund his salary would be paid from. 

It was also agreed to approve the amended Library Budget as recommended by the Library Board and
approve the plans for the new park project at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library. The Convention Center was approved to be used by the LSU Ag Center and to be location of court proceedings during the time that the Jackson Parish Courthouse is being renovated. 

A notice of a meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 5:15 PM to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling for an election to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax therein was announced prior to the meeting being adjourned.  

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It is never a good thing  when a person has an auto accident. Yet if there was ever any good news that could come out of one, it took place around 12:30 pm on Tuesday afternoon. That was when an unidentified individual in a black SUV inexplicably ran off the road just in front of the guard rail on the overpass of Hwy 167 North.

Fortunately the vehicle came to a stop at the top of the bridge embankment after getting caught up on some small pine trees averting what could have been a potentially disasterous descent down the steep slope.

No injuries were reported in the accident but northbound traffic was brought to standstill for a short period of time as the Jonesboro Police Department blocked lanes to allow for the auto to be removed from the scene. 

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A temporary burn ban for Jackson Parish has been declared until further notice due to the dry and tremendously hot weather conditions. According to reports, the burn ban went into effect on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 7 AM and will remain in place until further notice.

Excessive Heat Warning Issued

The Ark-La-Tex, including Jackson Parish remains under an excessive heat warming as the dome of high prossure that has squatted on the southern United States over the last couple of weeks continues to bring elevated temperatures to the area. 

Temperatures are expected to rise and stay around the 100 degree mark throughout the week with heat index figures reaching as high as 110 degrees.

Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. Heat can be very taxing on the body; check out the heat related illnesses that can occur with even a short period of exposure. Everyone can be vulnerable to heat, but some more so than others. According to The Impacts Of Climate Change On Human Health In The United States: the following groups are particularly vulnerable to heat; check in with friends and relatives who fall in one of these populations, especially if they don’t have air conditioning.

(1) Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults.
(2) Older adults, particularly those with pre existing diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility who are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
(3) People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have a serious health problem during a heat wave than healthy people.
(4) Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.

It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car, especially in the summer. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway. Kids play in cars or wander outside and get into a car and can die in 10 minutes! A reported 25 children died in hot cars in 2020.

 

 

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The Jackson Parish Bowhunters Archery Club recently competed in the ASA State Championship’s held in Port Allen, LA. It was a great time had by all with many local shooters finishing high in their respectice catergories.

ASA State Championship winners

Terry Sims -1st in Shooter of the Year and 1st in the Championship in the Mens Open 40 Division.
Case Sims – 1st in Shooter of the Year in the youth pins boys division and 1st in the Championship Shoot. 
Kevin Howard – 3rd in ASA shooter of the year. (Senior Known 45)
KyleeAyn Allen – 2nd in ASA shooter of the year (JR eagles) and 2nd in the championship shoot.
Kyle Allen – 2nd in ASA shooter of the Year. (Mens pin 30) 1st in the championship shoot
Cheyenne Allen – 3rd in ASA Shooter of the year.(womens pins 30)
Matt North – 2nd in ASA shooter of the year(Known 45) 1st in championship shoot.
Tina North – 2nd in ASA shooter of the year. (Women known 40). 3rd in championship shoot.
Easton Hall – 2nd in ASA shooter of the year( youth open boys) 2nd in championship shoot.
Cody Williams – 2nd in ASA shooter of the year. (Mens known 40). 2nd in championship shoot
Remi Williams – 3rd in ASA championship shoot. (JR eagles)
Tucker Williams – 3rd in ASA shooter of the year. (JR eagles)
Cassidy Hall – 3rd in ASA Shooter of the year. (Women known 40)-

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After several weeks of burning houses in some of the outlying neighborhoods the Beautification of Jonesboro Project moved uptown. Becoming the latest, in what is now becoming a long line of buildings and structures that have been burned by the Jonesboro Fire Department, the abandoned residence at 115 Allen Avenue was brought down to the foundation. 

As part of the ongoing project if a resident or land owner of property within the city limits of Jonesboro has an unsafe or unsightly structure they want removed from their property they can contact City Hall The Town of Jonesboro at 318-259-2385 to have it put on the list. 

Jonesboro Fire Department Chief Brandon Brown issues a reminder that anyone who has asked the town to include their ownings to be part of the project that it is the responsibility of the owner to remove all debris left over. Failure to do so could result in fine and penatly. 

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At the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Jackson Parish Recreation District (JPRD) on Monday, July 19th, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Jennifer Hawkins reported the LA Legislative Auditor’s Office (LLAO) had given an Unmodified Opinion in regard to the 2021 JPRD Financial Audit.

For those who don’t speak “Audit and Accounting” an Unmodified Opinion is the best response possible. This means that the LLAO didn’t indicate a single negative finding in their report in regard to financial culpability and accountability. 

Hawkins did say that there were a couple of issues that the LLAO notes. She also explained the “issues” were not the same as “findings” but were only “best practice” recommendations. One was the segregation of control where the same person doesn’t handle the books and/or the finances. Being that Jackie Blankenship, who was effusively praised for her work, is basically a one person office staff, it was stated that the LLAO understood the limitations that were faced. Another was the desire to see updates to policies regarding disaster, sexual harrasment and ethics. 

“It is always good to get a good audit report, said JPRD Director Tommy Smith.  “In all truthfulness though we we are not surprised to receive the news as we know what kind of work Jackie does.

In additional action board members Brent Barnett, Ricky Cash, Jeff Hairston, Sullivan Stevens and Chris Womack agreed to continue their working relationship with the Jackson Parish Journal and allow Director Smith to pursue the purchase of a Gazebo that will be used at the Golf Course. 

This is the continuation of a decree made several months when the board agreed to pay no more than $10,000.00 towards a Gazebo. One that measured 16′ x 24′ that cost around $14,000.00 was found and thanks to a generous JSB / Pledge 10 Grant of $5,000.00 the board moved to secure the Gazebo. During the time it took to get all the paperwork in order, the price jumped tremendously forcing the Board to table the action until Smith reported on Monday that they could now once again make a purchase for the close to the original terms and not to exceed $15,000.00

The naming of the Ruston Daily Leader as Official Journal for a one year period was tabled due to the contract for that option isn’t due until December 31, 2022. Also the board was asked to be prepared to make comments and/or suggestions about the rental policy of the sports complex, located at 5254 Hwy 4 at the next meeting. 

In final comments, Jeff Hairston commented on the Golf Course’s new directional sign located on Hwy 146 and Country Club Road.

“I really like the way the new sign looks,’ said Hairston. 

Director Smith echoed the sentiment.

“We wanted something that would attract attention and this certainly does that,” said Smith. “I compliment Ronnie Madere, who through his company Sign Design, really did a good job.” 

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Discussion about building and dock permits on Caney Lake are the majority of items that make up the agenda of the Jackson Parish Watershed District (JPWD) meeting that will be at 5:00pm on Thursday, July 21st. Commissioners Kent Hightower (President), Gary Joyner (Vice-President), Jimmy Waggoner (Secretary), Wesley Harvey, Jerry Chestnut, Roy Barlow and Daniel Ponder will meet in the Sunshine Room of the Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ) Administration Building, located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. 

After the public is allowed to make comments the commissioners, along with Chad Parker (Inspections Unlimited), Todd Culpepper (JPPJ) & Aime Baldwin (Parish Sanitation) will discuss adding JPWD Building Permits\Dock Permits to the JPPJ check list for construction over the water on Caney Lake. 

This will be followed by a discussion regarding penalties against homeowners/landowners for failure to obtain a building permit from JPWD prior to starting construction over the waters of Caney Lake. Assistant District Attorney Darryl Avery will then inform the panel on procedures of putting an  Ordinance in place and enforcing another that has been in effect since 2018.

The new possible Ordiance to be adopted is in regard to intentional dumping of debris into waters of Caney Lake. The discussion on enforcement will be about how to enforce penalties to non-payers of the Boat Launch Fee. In corresponding action the panel will also discuss installing automated pay stations at Ebenezer and Spillway locations. 

Removing and replacing damaged buoys in the middle of creek channels other various sites around Caney Lake and the cleanup of the shore line will be then talked about leading to adding a new fishing pier at Ebenezer Park and funding for this project’s plans.

In final action building permits for Jerry Price, Chris Bayles, Monique & Jason Rachel will be considered. 

 

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For many it may be the only time they will have the opportunity to play on a college field. For some it may just be the first of many times in their career. Then there is Braden Theriot who will always remember hitting an inside the park grand slam home run to lead his Dawgs 15U team to victory. 

Playing in a 16U tourney played at the Love Shack on the campus of Louisiana Tech it was not surprising that the team made up of primarily underclassmen at Weston High  won only one of four games played against some of the top 16U teams from surrounding states. 

It was also not surpising to see several of the young stars that led Weston to the Class B quarterfinals this past spring enjoy success in the tourney. Bryce Zehr, Braden Theriot, Cooper Delaney and Cole Tolar all hit .300 or better after getting at least 11 plate appearances. Layton Garrett also batted over .300 in limited action. The experience was also beneficial for Tayt Culpepper, Drew Williams, JR Hasley, Jase Shirley, Hudson Pullig, Sawyer Watkins and Dawson Lacomb.

Theriot, the hero of the 9-6  victory over the East Texas Swamper after going 2/3 with a an inside the park, grand slam, home run and 4 RBI led the way for the Dawg 15U team with four hits followed closely by Delaney and Tolar who had three hits apiece over the four games. Theriot also pace the team with seven RBI while Bryce Zehr was tops with six runs scored and seven walks. Sawyer Watkins led with two stolen bases. 

 

 

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WestRock is widely recognized as the leading employer in Jackson Parish. What isn’t so widely known is that the company is also on the biggest supporters of the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce year in and year out.

Shown in banner above is Plant Manager,  Eric Taylor presenting a check to Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Director Wilda Smith. Shown in the picture below is Smith receiving a check one year ago this week. Whether it be the annual Golf Tournament in the summer, the Banquest in the fall, Christmas Festival or any other event that the Chamber sponsors, E.T. and WestRock is always first in line to help. 

 

“On behalf of the Chamber, I am so thankful for Eric and WestRock for their support,” said Smith. “A lot of what we do wouldn’t be near the scale that we offer if it wasn’t for their help and assistance.”| 

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