Cotten’s Karate in Jonesboro, under the guidance of Sensei, Buster Cotten, was named Team of the Year runner-up at the 2022 United State Karate Alliance (USKA) National Awards Ceremony held in New Orleans on July 23rd.

The ceremony was part of the four day (July 21-24), United State Karate Alliance World Championships where fifteen members on the team collaborated for 47 individual and team awards. Included was Jacob Jones being named Grand Champion in Youth Weapons and Brody Cotten winning first in Team Weapons, Team Kata and Self Defense. Bryce Cotten also finished first in the national points standing for the (16-17) Kumite division 

Three Cotten’s Karate members have made the USKA National Team and will travel to Columbus, Ohio over Labor Day weekend to represent the USKA at the Professional Karate Commission International Championships.

The next major tournament the team will compete in will be the Louisiana State Championships on October 29 at Louisiana Tech’s Lambright Center. 

“Our students trained hard for the World Championships with some training as many as 10-15 hours weekly,” said Cotten. “We plan to have a good group representing our team at the state championships.” 

2022 United State Karate Alliance World Championships Results:

Second in Self Defense first in Team Weapons; Second in Team Kata; Second in Ippon sparring; Second in Weapons; Fourth in Kata; Third in Sparring
National Points standings: (10-11 advanced boys) Second in kata and sparring ; 12U weapons — Third

Addie Clark:
Second in Team Sparring; Third in Ippon sparring; Second in Chanbara; Second in Sparring
National Points standings: (6-7 beginner) – Second in kata and sparring

Brock Moore:
Second Team Sparring; Third in Ippon sparring; Fourth Individual Sparring
National Points standings: (8-9 beginner) Sixth place in kumite; Ninth in kata

Jolee Moore:
National Points standings: (5U beginner) Fifth in kata

Jacob Jones:
Grand Champion Youth Weapons; Second (16-17) Adv. Kata, weapons and sparring; Second in team sparring
National Points standings: (14-17) second in weapons; Second (14-15) second in advanced Kata and advanced kumite

Brody Cotten:
First in team weapons, team kata self-defense, second in kata and weapons
National Points standings: (12-13 M/F Advanced Kata) Second in kata; Second in kumite; Third in weapons

Bryce Cotten:
Second in team fighting; Fourth in weapons; Second in ippon sparring and fighting
National Points standings: (16-17 Intermediate/advanced) Second in kate; First in kumite; Second in weapons

Owen Hebert
National point standings: (8-9 beginner) Fifth in kumite; 7th in kata

Conner Jackson:
Second in sparring; Third in ippon sparring
National Points standings: (Intermediate 8-9) Eighth place in kata; Sixth in kumite

Brennen Jackson:
Second in team sparring, Third in chanbara
National Points standings: (6-7 beginning) Ninth place in kumite

Austin Jackson:
Second in kata and sparring, Second in ippon sparring
National Points standings: (5U beginners) Second in kata and sparring

Chace White:
Second in kata and sparring; Fourth in Ippon sparring
National Points standings: (Intermediate Men) Third in kata; Fourth in kumite

Larry Banks:
Second in Ippon sparring; Third in sparring
National Point Standings: (Black Belt men) 10th place in kata

Caden Holloway:
Second Sparring, weapons, kata, Ippon sparring, Chanbara; Fourth team kata
National points: Second weapons / (beginner 6-7) – Second Weapons and Kata; (6U) – Weapons

Levi Colvin:
Second Ippon sparring; (14-15 M/F Intermediate/Advanced) Fourth in Kata; Third Self Defense; (14-17) Second Team Weapons
National Point Standings: (12-13 M/F Intermediate) Kata; Fifth in kata; Second in kumite

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Paying Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) for the Jump Start Dual Enrollment Summer Courses will be the first item of discussion of the Jackson Parish School Board at their special called meeting that will be held on Monday, August 8th. The session will take place at 9:00am in the meeting room of the Jackson Parish Schools Central Office, located at 315 Pershing Avenue in Jonesboro. 

Addtions and renovations at Weston High School and Quitman High School, as well as, considering to accept the low bid of $55,933.00 from Bannister Energy Solutions to relocate a transformer at Weston High School will also be discussed.

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As an outdoors-minded guy, there have been several things that have earned a special spot in my memory bank. Getting introduced to turkey hunting is one as well as being so captivated by the sport that I hunted turkeys around the country, ultimately collecting a coveted Grand Slam by taking four sub-species of gobblers.

Another thing that has really impressed me is something that happened five years ago when the initial banquet of the newly formed Lincoln Parish Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited was held. The excitement level was as high as I ever saw for such an event and not only was this a crowd pleasing event for the mass of folks who filled the Civic Center, the national organization took notice and the following year, the president of Whitetails Unlimited flew down from headquarters in Wisconsin to present awards to this chapter for all it had accomplished.

The following year, another successful event was held with similar results. Then two years ago as plans were being made for another smashing event, here came COVID which shut just about everything down, including the annual WTU banquet. Last year, the nasty pandemic continued its choke hold keeping banquet plans on the shelf for two straight years.

Now that COVID is on the wane for the most part, the planning committee for the Lincoln Parish Chapter put together a plan for a banquet this year with fingers crossed that something like COVID wouldn’t throw a monkey wrench into the plans.

Hallelujah…..the banquet is on this year! Friday August 12 is the date set for the event which will take place in the Ruston Civic Center.

Brandon Williams is Chapter President and we visited with him recently to get the low-down on what is being planned.

“First of all,” Williams said, “we’re excited to be back. We were not sure how it was going to go once we started planning but the excitement level seems to be out there with lots of interest shown. In fact,” he said “we have already sold almost all the tables we have so we expect a big crowd like we had when we started this five years ago.”

One thing about fund raising banquets that gives a negative feel, especially those that provide a meal, is having to stand in a long line to be served. That won’t happened at this year’s WTU banquet.

“We’ll be having a pork chop dinner catered by Log Cabin here in Ruston so all you have to do is pick up your box, return to your table to enjoy the meal. Also,” Williams continued, “we have the program streamlined so you won’t have to wait until 10:30 or 11:00 for the program to end. We hope to have everything done to allow us to be finished by 9:00 or so.”

The banquet, in addition to raising funds for whitetail deer, will be able to keep much of the funds raised to be used locally.
“We fund lots of activities for our local 4-H shooting teams, we put funds behind the new archery range at Lincoln Parish Park and we contribute to Med-camp for the physically challenged youngsters.

“One thing that makes our banquet so popular is that it’s a family-friendly event that wives and children will enjoy,” Williams said.

If you don’t already have your ticket, you can purchase one at the door or contact Williams at 245-9778 or any of the committee members. To see how a successful banquet is put on, you need to be there Friday night.

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 bigger bass are hitting 11 inch 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 – Bass fishing has been fair fishing the cuts with Carolina-rigs. Crappie fishing has been slow to fair. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Best bet for bass is to fish early mornings around grass and pads with topwater lures. Later in the day, try soft plastics and crank baits around the shade of the trees. Some are also being caught in the channels on deep diving crank baits. Crappie have moved to the deep channels and fishing for them is fair on shiners or jigs. Bream are fair in the sloughs while catfish continue to bite fishing night crawlers or cold worms off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – More big bass have been reported caught this week with a 12.04 pounder coming in. Best fishing for bass has been early mornings, late afternoons or at night. 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 Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfishing is good with mostly pan sized being caught. Other species are slow. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE ST. JOHN – Catfishing has been good on yo-yos. Bass are fair while bream and crappie are slow. For information, call Ken Mahoney at 318-201-3821.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water is on a 5 foot rise with crest and slow fall early next week. James Miles has been catching bass while catfish have also been biting. Others are slow. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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To the citizens of Jackson Parish, I, Gloria Davis, am seeking a second term for District 5 of the Jackson Parish School Board. As you may know, my husband is the late David L. Davis and our children are Keith, Davy and Daveitra. I am the proud grandmother of Skyla, Chance, Tyree and D.J.

I have always been concerned about all of our children and have long strived for positive and worakable solutions to enhance the educational process. I remain committed to working hard and making the difference that really matters to our students, parents, teachers and members of the educational communities. We need to rebuld our schools stronger than before the pandemic. I need your support to continue thse important efforts. 

As a current member of the School Board, we provided our schools with some much needed physical and human resources. The physical resources included, but not limited to, replacing flooring for the Jonesboro-Hodge High School auditorium, installing softball field lighting at Quitman High School and improving restrooms at Weston High. 

Automated External Defilbrillators (AEDs) with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) were provided for all schools, Central Office and the Bus Barn. Also, we employed a speech therapist and established a Student Service Center at each school. This action will enhance communication development skills and provide academic support to assist in strengthening some of the weaknesses among our students. 

I invite you to get involved. I need your support. Your vote will enable me to continue serving and help make the educational difference. GET IN THE FLO – VOTE FOR GLO – VOTE #60 on Tuesday, November 8, 2022

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(reprint from Lincoln Parish Journal) At about 1 a.m. Sunday morning, Ruston Police responded to the E-Z Mart at 1500 S. Vienna Street regarding a woman with a knife.

Responding officers found a woman sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. The tires on the passenger side of the vehicle were flat with punctures in the side walls.

The woman, Ranita Harrell, 42, of Jonesboro, became belligerent and extremely loud. She was told numerous times to quieten down but became aggressive and was handcuffed. She was arrested for disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public.

On the way to the detention center, Harrell threatened numerous times to kill the officer and his family because she was “in a gang.” At the Lincoln Parish Detention Center, Harrell made several statements about harming the officer. When she was unhandcuffed, she slapped the officer and had to be restrained by officials and resecured with handcuffs.

Harrell was booked for disturbing the peace, threatening a public official, battery of an officer, and resisting an officer.

Bail was set at $25,500.

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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Koine Greek is the original language of the New Testament. In Koine there are two words for time.

The long expanse of time is described by the Greek word chronos. It is how long a sermon seems when listening to it. Chronology is a good way of thinking about this Greek word. A passage of scripture that uses the word is Galatians 4: 4, “In the fullness of time (chronos), God sent His son, born of a woman to fulfill the Law.” Chronos is the big view of history.

The other Greek word for time is kairos. Our word crisis is related to this Greek word. Kairos carries the meaning of “an opportune time” or “time to act.” When the inspired writers of the New Testament used kairos they meant that people needed to do something, quickly.

Thus endeth the Greek lesson. Now for practical application.

My bride believes in customer service. Several of her bank customers have her cell phone number. They are not afraid to use it either. I have learned that bank time is kairos time. Many of her customers call with various levels of crises. She answers the calls or texts no matter what time of day.

I can tell what they are asking by looking at her lips. If her lips disappear they are asking a stupid question. An example of a stupid question is, “Miss Tamara, I’m in Las Vegas could you raise the daily limit on my debit card?” Her lips will completely vanish on that one.

Saturday my bride received a banking text. One of her customers went to the ATM to make a withdrawal. The customer claimed that the machine didn’t give her the money. Tamara’s top lip vanished.

She told me that we were going to do an experiment on that ATM. We drove to the offending machine and I was authorized to take out twenty dollars to make sure the machine worked. It did. She allowed me to keep the twenty. As we were driving off, she had an epiphany. She said, “I know what may have happened to her money.”

It seems that ATM machines will suck your money back into the machine if you don’t grab it quick enough. She made me return to the ATM machine. She said, “Withdrawal twenty dollars and don’t touch the money. Tell me when it appears, and I’ll start timing.” I did as told. The twenty appeared. I didn’t touch it. I did yell out, “Start.” I watched the money faithfully and patiently. Suddenly the machine sucked the twenty dollar bill back in.

The twenty sat there for twenty seconds before the machine sucked it back in. My bride was timing the machine.
I didn’t know ATM’s would do that. She did.

The nice lady only thought the machine didn’t give her the money. She may have been doing something else while her money hung out of the machine. Maybe she was dilly-dallying. Looking at her face in the rearview mirror, rearranging her purse, fiddling with her XM radio or playing on her cell phone. Not paying attention to her money hanging out of the ATM. The machine waited for twenty seconds and sucked the money back in. I verified with my wife that her money and my money were both in the “suck back” drawer of the ATM this morning.

That is the illustration of kairos time. God gives us opportunities to change, repent, follow, lead or get out of the way. If you don’t take advantage of God’s kairos quickly. He will withdraw the opportunity.

What time is it in your life?

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The Jackson Parish Police Jury held a special called meeting in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room
 at the Jackson Parish Administrative Building this past Thursday. The meeting was called to address issues that needed to be finalized for various departments of the JPPJ.  The result of the session is as follows:

1. A new mechanic was hired to work in the Road Department 
2. A new Lawnmower was purchased for the Solid Waste Department
3. The Salary Portion of the OEP Director Position was re-allocated to the Operations Manager Position with no change to the total compensation.

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Red River High School graduate Ryder Hogan didn’t settle on his college choice during the school year, but his impressive record of academics and extracurricular activities earned him a $3,000 scholarship to attend Northwestern State University in 2022-23.

Hogan, 18, has received one of the new Journal Services NSU Scholarships, which will award three new Northwestern students up to $3,000 in the next school year. Lakeview High’s Meagan Corley was the first recipient to be announced, and the final winner will be acknowledged shortly.

Hogan graduated cum laude with a 3.5 grade point average and earned membership in the National Honor Society. He has earned certification in carpentry in levels 1 and 2 while at RRHS.

A native of nearby Pelican, Hogan earned all-district honors in two sports. He was honored as a kicker and punter for Red River’s outstanding football team, and earned first-team all-district in baseball as a utility player.

The scholarships were designed to assist Class of 2022 high school students who hadn’t settled on a college choice, or students currently enrolled at other higher-education institutions who are considering transferring to NSU in Natchitoches.

They are being provided by Journal Services, LLC, based in Natchitoches, which supports 12 locally-owned journals covering north central and northwest Louisiana, including the Jonesboro based, Jackson Parish Journal.

“We congratulate Ryder and the other two scholarship winners,” said Bill Vance, general manager of Journal Services LLC. “We were gratified by the response to this opportunity and are committed to expanding the opportunities and providing more support for new Northwestern State University students for the 2023-24 school year.”

Applicants provided their high school GPA (and college GPA if applicable), and also, reported their ACT score along with listing honors, extracurricular activities and other relevant information on the form. That information provided a basis for selecting the three winners.

Scholarship winners must live in Natchitoches Parish during the upcoming school year. They are also required to have in-person, face-to-face instruction for 75 percent of their classes in 2022-23.

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So, with temperatures exceeding the 100-degree mark this summer, that means it’s too hot to fish! From an angler’s perspective, anytime temperatures are above the 95-degree mark, I need to be doing something else besides wetting a hook. Today we’ll look at a few ways to pass the time and get some things done around the house…projects or “honey do’s” that maybe you’ve been putting off from this past spring when the big ones were biting.

The first place I start is by cleaning up and cleaning out my boat. I always like to remove all the rods and empty all storage boxes in the boat. Then I vacuum the entire boat, front to back. I like to clean my live wells while I’m in the cleaning mode. I use a live well cleaner by Fish Care Products that does a great job of getting those water ring stains out and will make your live wells look like new. I’ll also clean my cooler with another great product called Cooler-D-Funk. It totally cleans and deodorizes the entire cooler.

Now is also a great time to do a job that many anglers hate; check the water levels on your batteries. The biggest problem in most boats is getting to the batteries. One thing boat manufacturer have not figured out yet is how to build a boat where things are more accessible, especially in the back well of the boat. As much as I hate this job, it is a great time to do this chore before I head into the fall fishing season, and it will prolong the life of your batteries.

After this, I’ll check for wrapped fishing line on the props on both the outboard engine and the trolling motor. This is something I do often during the fishing season due to the fact there are so many anglers on the water now which means more fishing lines in the water. Nothing can do more damage to your trolling or your outboard engine than old, discarded fishing line. It will totally eat the seals up and cause major damage, not only to your motors, but your pocketbook as well.

Now other than boat maintenance, I’ll do a few other things like reorganize my fishing cave, or what I call “Graf Mart,” which is a total disaster after the spring is over. I’ll also check the dates on every rod to make sure I have fresh line on each before I head to the fall tournaments. Several anglers have noticed my dating on each rod and wondered why I do it. Two reasons…first, I always know what size line is on each reel and I label the month that line was put on. This way I always know if I have old or fresh line on every reel. Always remember, the most important connection between you and the fish is your fishing line.

These are just a few of the things I do during the dog days of summer when I have no desire to be on the water with sweat dripping off my nose and running down the back of my shorts. While I’m thinking about it, it’s also a great time to see your dermatologist and have those suspect areas checked. Even though I’ve been very conscious about protecting my skin with sunscreen, clothing, and proper headwear, I still had a spot turn into Melanoma. You don’t want this to happen, so don’t put this off and think it will just go away. Bad skin spots will turn into something deadly very quickly. I’m one of the lucky ones in that I only had one spot on my upper left ear where Melanoma had set up camp. Which, by the time you read this article, I will have had part of my upper left ear cut out. The good news…after a full body PET scan, everything was negative internally. What a blessing that we caught it early! Don’t take skin protection lightly! Till next time, good luck, good fishing, wear proper clothing and don’t forget your sunscreen!!!!

Steve Graf
Hook’N Up & Track’N Down Show
Tackle Talk Live

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The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is launching a program to provide free online training courses for people across the state.

“The goal here is to take Louisianians from courses to careers,” Chris Fiore, LWC’s Public Information Director, told KNOE.

LWC launched the “Tech Ready Louisiana” program by partnering with Coursera, an online learning platform.

“Tech Ready Louisiana brings over 9,000 online learning courses to people all across the state, and it’s all offered at no cost to Louisianians,” explained Fiore.

The programs are self-paced and typically last anywhere from three to six months.

“Workers need access to flexible, affordable, fast-tracked pathways to transition into well-paying jobs of the future,” said Fiore.

According to LWC, Coursera works with top companies to ensure they’re preparing participants for in-demand careers.

“We are talking Google, Meta, or Facebook as they were previously known,” Fiore explained. “Big companies looking for these kinds of careers.”

Fiore says to ensure residents who don’t have access to high-quality, affordable internet can participate, LWC is opening its American Job Centers.

“Computers and internet access are all available there right inside the job center,” said Fiore. “We do ask that you call the job center ahead of time and make an appointment to make sure they have computers available. We do want to see people use the resources the LWC has to offer.”

For a complete list of job centers in Louisiana, click here.

 

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DCFS received federal approval to issue Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to families of children ages 0-5 who have received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, formerly known as Food Stamps. Unlike the P-EBT program for children attending K-12 schools, the Child Care P-EBT program will be issued to the families of children who receive SNAP benefits if those children lived in or attended child care in areas where facilities were closed or operating with reduced hours. As with the PEBT benefits for school children, the 0-5 P EBT benefits will be issued to SNAP households in the fall and will have a 90 day expiration date if they are not used.

To read the entire released with all the specifications, click here.

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For all you “green thumbs” it’s time to start planning your fall vegetable garden. To help you decide on what you should focus on, the LSU AgCenter has released a list of vegetables that are recommended to be planted in August. 

Broccoli (plants):
Lima and bush beans (direct-seed):
Cabbage (plants):
Collards (direct-seed):
Cucumbers (direct-seed or plants):
Kale (direct-seed or plants):
Summer squash (direct-seed or plants):
Swiss chard (plants):
Turnips for roots (direct-seed):

For more information, check out the AgCenter’s vegetable planting guide.

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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

Business Services

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

 

 

Johnny’s Stump Removal: No job too small or too large. Call Johnny McConnell at 318-548-5577 for stump grinding, clean up, top soil fill and other odd jobs. We have over 30 years of experience and insured. Mention code: Jackson Boot to receive a discount. 

 

 

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. 

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

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

MIDFIRST BANK
# 36798

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

TAMMIE L. FOSTER
A/K/A TAMMIE LASHAY FOSTER WILEY

BEGINNING AT THE SE CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE I WEST AND RUN NORTH 586 FEET TO THE STATE HIGHWAY #17, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST 895 FEET FOR A STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN SOUTHWEST AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST PARALLEL TO THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEAST AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTHEAST AND ALONG THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, LOCATED IN JACKSON PARJSH, LOUISIANA.

AND BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE I WEST AND RUN NORTH 586 FEET TO THE STATE HIGHWAY 146, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST 955 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN SOUTHWEST PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHWEST PARALLEL TO THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTHEAST AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE HIGHWAY 150 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTHEAST AND ALONG THE HIGHWAY 60 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, LOCATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND OUTSTANDING MINERAL RIGHTS OF RECORD AFFECTING THE PROPERTY.

THAT CERTAIN MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME SITUATED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, BEING
A 2005, CAPPAERT 3802, MANUFACTURED HOME, SERJAL NO. CHVM040587621932A AND
CHVM04058761932B, 75.6 X 27.5, WHICH SAID MANUFACTURED HOME/MOBILE HOME WAS IMMOBILIZED PURSUANT TO ACT OF IMMOBILIZATION DATED MAY 0 I, 2006 AND FILED FOR RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO, 369394 OF THE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARJSH, LOUISIANA.

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash with WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

SHERIFF’S SALE

THE MONEY SOURCE, INC.
# 36803

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

PAULA SUE CASCIO

COMMENCING AT AN EXISTING I 1/2 INCH IRON SHAFT AT THE NE CORNER OF THE NE OF SE OF SEC-2-
TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH-RANGE 4 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER SURVEY BY ALBERT D.
HULETT, JR., R.L.S. DATED MAY 3, 1993; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08’11” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 200.00 FEET TO AN EXISTING 3/4 INCH IRON ROD; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 57′ 42″ WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 240.00 FEET TO AN EXISTING 3/4 INCH IRON ROD, SAID CALL BEING TO SAID IRON ROD; THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEG. 08’11” WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 457.40 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR FOR THE STARTING POINT; FROM SAID STARTING POINT, THENCE RUN SOUTH 00 DEGREES 08′ 11″ WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 435.05 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE EMMETT A. BATSON, ET UX, TRACT AS PER DEED RECORDED IN CONVEYANCE BOOK 141, PAGE 351, RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA; THENCE RUN NORTH 89 DEGREES 57′ 42″WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 400.00 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN NORTH 00 DEGREES 08’11” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 435.05 FEET TO A 1/2 INCH REBAR; THENCE RUN SOUTH 89 DEGREES 57’42” EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 400.00 FEET BACK TO THE POB, CONTAINING 3.005 ACRES, M/L, SITUATED AND LOCATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA,
TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING. (MUNICIPAL ADDRESS-348 DANI DR., JONESBORO, LA 71251)
TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS CONSTRUCTED UPON, AFFIXED TO OR LOCATED UPON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
LOCATED UPON OR TO BE LOCATED THEREON. WHICH DWELLING IS OR MAY BE A MANUFACTURED HOME, AS HEREINBELOW DESCRIBED, WHICH MANUFACTURED HOME IS OR UPON PLACEMENT AND AFFIXATION SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY DEEMED TO BE REAL ESTATE (THE MANUFACTURED HOME) MAKE: SKYLINE MODEL: 1996 MEADOW RIDGE 0500 SERIAL NUMBER: 2K-53-0773-I YEAR BUILT: 1995

Seized as the property of the above named defendant and will be sold on August 14th, 2022 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

If you happen to be on the south side of Jonesboro Wednesday morning and hear sirens wailing, or if you arrive at the Forest Haven Nursing Home and see first responder units from all over Jackson Parish,  DON’T BE ALARMED. It is only a drill that is being conducted.

The administration of Forest Haven Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, August 3rd, an Emergency Response Drill will take place at their location on 171 Thrasher Drvie in Jonesboro. Participating will be first response agencies in Jackson Parish including local Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Services, Hospital staffs, Nursing Home employees and Law Enforcement divisions. 

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The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual banquet on Thursday, August 4th, in the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church Jonesboro. The event will begin at 6 PM with a social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and the program, featuring special guest speaker Teddy Allen, winner of the 2022 Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism from the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

Known for his wit, the nationally recognized featured columnist, who over the past 30 years has written for virtually every major newspaper in the state is now a part of the Journal Services LLC and is favorite of the Wednesday’s edition of the Jackson Parish Journal. Not only has the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame member made a name for himself through the news and sports print media, he is also the author of three books, and for the past several years has been a major contributor to the Louisiana Tech sports broadcast team. 

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Devontae Mozee will be recognized as the male Athlete of the Year at Jonesboro-Hodge High School at the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame banquet that will take place on October 1st at the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. It was an easy choice. 

Very seldom has an athlete excelled in so many endeavors or been so recognized for his performances on the football field, basketball court or in track and field. The list of individual district, regional and state awards Mozee received in his senior year is staggering but that only represents what he acheived by his athletic ability. 

What many don’t know is impact Mozee had on the JHHS sports program through his display of character and role as a team leader. Atheltic Director Terrance Blankenship is certainly one who recognizes what Mozee brought, not only as a player, but as a teammate and person in general. 

“Devontae will be missed for sure,” reflected Blankenship. “He was a leader on the field and in the lockerroom as well.”

One example of his leadership abilities that stands out came during the JHHS vs Mangham, second round Class AA state football playoffs. The Tigers had received what was obviously a horrible call that came during a crucial point in the game. Chaos threatened to rule with the coaching staff harping at the officials and the players showing extreme displeasure with acts of throwing their helmets to the ground. Trotting off the field, Mozee gestured to his teammates to gather around, demanding that they let the call go and refocus on the task at hand. JHHS went on to win the game going away on their way to their state semi-final berth.

“He played a big role in getting us back on track that game,” recalled Blankenship. 

 Mozee’s standout senior season campaign began on the football field where he made a major impact in virtually every phase of the game. On offense he parlayed 33 catches into a new single season record 876 yards and 17 touchdowns. The result was a 1st team 1-2A All District selection and second team Class AA All-State choice at wide receiver.

His two fumble recoveries and six interceptions, of which he returned four for a touchdown earned him he earned the same awards as a defensive back. Among the interceptions was one of the most impressive game changing plays in Tiger history. With JHHS trailing at North Caddo, Mozee stepped in front of a pass at the goal line and returned it 99 yards for a score that propelled the Tigers to victory and a share of the district championship. The Louisiana Tech signee was also chosen as the first team All-District kick returner and second team punter. Additional accolades received was being named Impact Player of the Week and Beast of the Week as well as being selected to participate in the North LA  I-20 Classic and Gridiron Football Classic All-Star Games.

In track and field Mozee garnered over 20 medals this past spring, including coming in second in the Class AA state track meet in the high jump, triple jump and 300 meter high hurdles. Mozee also claimed district championships in the high jump, triple jump, long jump and came in second in the 300M hurdles while claiming a gold medal in the high jump, silver in the 300M hurdles and bronze in the triple jump in regional competition. As a starter on the Tigers basketball team, Mozee averaged 10 points per game.

 

 

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At the regularly scheduled July meeting of the Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ) the oversight and operation of the local offices of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness was transferred to the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO). An addtioinal portion of the Resolution was that JPSO Cheif Deputy, Brent Barnett, was to be designated as the Director of both offices. In corresponding action the JPPJ agreed to absorb the OEP portion and add to the Operations Manager salary until September 30, 2022, during which time the Finance Committee should meet to outline job duties.

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Monday, August, 8, 2022, LA 505 will be closed to thru traffic approximately 1.6 miles east of its intersection with US 167 in Jackson Parish. This road closure is necessary to allow for routine bridge maintenance.

The LA 505 road closure is anticipated to last 10 days, and should be reopened Thursday, August 18, 2022.

DOTD reminds motorists to NEVER drive around ‘road closed’ barricades at any time for any reason.

Permit/Detour:
Detour: The detour route will be LA 147, LA 505, and US 167.

Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for the work crews and their equipment.

Additional Information
Call 511, visit http://www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call I-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at wwwsp.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

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A young Smithsonian Magazine staffer named Chris who is working on a piece about the history of bicycle newspaper carriers contacted me by email this week. Being a paperboy was his first job, back in the late 1980s, he told me.

If you lived in town big enough for access to a newspaper, being a paperboy or papergirl was almost a rite of passage, definitely a job coveted by your classmates and friends. At daybreak in towns across America, the paperboys were the modern-day Pony Express, saddling up their bicycles and throwing papers onto porches of their dentists and teachers and Little League coaches.

As American as Paul Harvey, apple pie and Easter bonnets.

“No one seems to be able to tell me if this profession still exists,” Chris wrote. “So, I’m writing you to Ask the Paperboy… about paperboys. Or girls.”

For years now, this column has been a spot where you could send your questions to the Paperboy, who I know personally. I have a few of your requests stored and will try to crank out an ‘Ask the Paperboy’ in the next couple of weeks — if I can get Paperboy to answer his phone.

We’ve written more than a year’s-worth of these in the past three decades, and they usually go something like this.

Dear Ask the Paperboy,
I’m all fired up about this weekend’s release of at the picture show. Tell me, when was the first Bearded Lady? I love the circus!
Hairy in Homer
Dear Hairy,
Short answer: too soon. By the way, did I ever tell you about my toughest interview? Ever? It was with the Headless Woman. She’s a tough quote. I said “Huh?” a lot.

Or …

Dear Ask the Paperboy,
If you see a turtle outside his shell, is he homeless or nekkid?
Slowly, Kurt in Fordyce
Dear Kurt,
At that moment, both. And probably cold. And wondering where he’s going to keep his keys and wallet.

Or …

Dear Ask the Paperboy,
It is the 50th anniversary of the Ken doll. Do you have a favorite?
Gated Community Barbie
Dear Barb,
Probably the Talladega Ken, who comes in blue jean cutoffs, a straw cowboy hat, is tattooed by Office Depot and smells like 30-weight. Pull his string and he says “Nice viscosity!” and “My trailer, or yours?”

As I told Chris, readers often ask me things and I don’t know the answer, but Paperboy does.

And he knows enough to answer Chris’, who asks, again…

Dear Ask the Paperboy,
No one seems to be able to tell me if this profession still exists. So, I’m writing to Ask the Paperboy. Some of my friends say there is no Paperboy, that you can’t see him so he’s not real. Please tell me the truth: Is there a Paperboy?
Chris at Smithsonian Magazine
Dear Chris,
Most papers these days are delivered by what are called ‘newspaper carriers,’ adults in cars. And more and more newspapers are now being delivered digitally. But …

CHRIS, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Chris, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little in this great universe of ours.

Yes, CHRIS, there is a Paperboy. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Paperboy. It would be as dreary as if there were no Chrises. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. Only those things, only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain of the unseen world to view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond.

No Paperboy? There is! He lives, continuing to make glad the heart of reader hood. Oh Chris, there IS a Paperboy — and you owe him $43.18, counting the leftover balance you forgot to pay last month. See you on collection day Saturday.

Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu

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There is harldy any better news for a student than to learn that they will receive a day off from school. The students of the Jackson Parish School District will get to do just on after the School Board voted to revise the 2022-23 school year calendar at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting held on Monday, August 1st, at the JPSB Central Office.

The revision to make Election Day, which falls on November 8th, a scheduled day off is the only revision to the school calendar that was origionally adopted on March 14th. According to JPSD Superintendent David Claxton, the date is mandated by the Louisiana Department of Education as a state holiday.

“Election Day, is considered a state holiday for the years that begin with an even number,” said Claxton. “When we first adopted the school calendar we didn’t include this so it was necessary to make the revision.”

Jackson Parish School District Important Dates
New Teacher Orientation August 11, 2022
Professional Development August 12, 15-16, 2022
First Day for Students August 17, 2022
Parent Teacher Conference October 21, 2022 (Conferences will be held Oct. 20 3:00-8:00 p.m.)
Professional Development January 13, 2023
Seniors Last Day May 9, 2023
Students Last Day May 22, 2023
Teacher Work Day May 23, 2023

Holidays:
Labor Day September 5, 2022
Fall Break Dismiss: Thursday, October 20, 2022 (Students)
Return: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Election Day November 8, 2022
Veteran’s Day Observed November 11, 2022
Thanksgiving Dismiss: Friday, November 18, 2022
Return: Monday, November 28, 2022
Christmas Dismiss: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Return: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Dr. Martin Luther King Day January 16, 2023
President’s Day/Winter Break Dismiss: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Return: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Spring Break Dismiss: Friday, March 17, 2023
Return: Monday, March 27, 2023
Easter Break Dismiss: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Return: Tuesday, April 11, 2023

End of Grading Periods:
October 13, 2022
December 20, 2022
March 7, 2023
May 22, 2023

Note: 392 Instructional minutes per day
Mandatory in-services for non-certified employees will include three (3) days as assigned by respective supervisors for the 2022-2023 school year

MILLAGE RATES SET

A total School Board millage rate of 26.87 mils was also adopted for the 2022-23 fiscal year by board members Dennis Clary, Gloria Davis, Calvin Waggoner, Rickey McBride, Gerry Mims and Mary Saulters. Wade McBride was absent. A millage rate is the tax rate used to calculate local property taxes. The millage rate represents the amount per every $1,000 of a property’s assessed value. Assigned millage rates are applied to the total taxable value of the property in order to arrive at the property tax amount.

A breakdown of the assessed rates are as follows:
5.09 mils – Constitutional Tax
8.42 mils – Parishwide Addtional Support
7.78 mils – Parishwide Maintenance & Operation Tax
5.58 mils – Additional Parishwide Maintenance & Operation Tax
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26.87 mils

In additional action the board agreed to continue their relationship with the law firm Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP (formerly Hammonds & Sills) as special counsel and adopted the recommendations made by the Executive / Finance and Building/Grounds Committees as follows

(1) Pay General Fund, Federal Program, Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills.
(2) Pay The Charlie Edwards Company, LLC the amount of $25,027.00 for twelve (12) months MTM unlimited data, to be paid from Parish Wide District funds.
(3) Pay to Career Compass of Louisiana the amount of $16,500.00 for the renewal of college and career coaching at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School, Weston High School, to be paid as follows: $15,000.00 from ESSERS Incentive III, $1,500.00 from 2022-2023 Career and Technical Funds.
(4) Pay to Renaissance the amount of $27,850.00 for the renewal of Accelerated Reader and Star Reading at all schools, to be paid from General Fund.
(5) Pay to Edgenuity (Imagine Learning) the amount of $51,630.00 for Digital Libraries Site Licenses at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Middle School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from General Fund.
(6) Approve Salary Schedule for Central Office Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, effective August 1, 2022.
(7) Approve revised Administrators Compensation Schedule, effective August 1, 2022.
(8) Approving the hiring of two (2) Paraprofessionals to be used parish wide on a year to year basis, to be paid from IDEA funds.
(9) Declare as surplus two (2) steamers, one (1) kettle and one (1) warmer that were removed from the cafeterias. These items are to be auctioned, recycled or sold.
(10) Accept low quote of $30,200.00 from Southern Roofing & Vinyl Siding, LLC for material and labor to brace/repair roof at Quitman High School Ag Building, to be paid from Quitman District funds/ESSERS II.

Tre’Vaun Calahan has been named head coach at Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School. Calahan replaces Kris Cash, who moved to Jonesboro-Hodge High School to handle the duties of head girls basketball and assistant football coach. Calahan graduated Jonesboro-Hodge High School in 2014 where he competed in mutiple sports before playing football collegiately at Kilgore Junior College and receiving his degree at Grambling State University. 

“I am ready and excited,” quoted Calahan in a Facebook post. “These young men will be in great hands as we are going to embrace the grind and trust in the process.”

Calahan’s selection brings an ironic twist to the upcoming J-HMS football season as in what is believed to be for the first time, when JHMS plays Winn Middle School, as a pair of JHHS classmates (Chance Williams at WMS) will be coaching against each other in a junior high contest. 

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Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in “Letter to the Editor” should not be interpreted as the view of Jackson Parish Journal but solely as the person who submitted the text for publication. 

I would like you to print this article to bring a little more attention to the theft by the Mayor of Eros.

There has been nothing done about the Mayor of Eros, Kelly Gryder, and the thousands of dollars she has stolen while in her “public servant” status. The La. Legislative Auditor sent the District Attorney, Danny Newell, a copy of the audit finding before the end of June. Here it is, July 25th, and still not a word has come from the DA in response to the several phone calls from concerned citizens of Eros. As far as locals know, she still has access to Town property, no one has taken her keys away, or fired her, or done anything to the thief.

You would have thought that the Mayor ($13,047) and the maintenance man’s, Brian Costin, ($10,464) fraudulent unemployment benefits claims to Louisiana Workforce Commission would have warranted action by some State entity.

Because the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Eros have not done their job for the past four years at minimum, the auditor could find no salary for the mayor’s position. In fact, the auditor could find no qualifications for, and duties and responsibilities of, or pay schedules for, any municipal employee of Eros, or the Chief of Police, or Aldermen compensation, or supporting documentation for any position in Eros, including any requirement that employees fill out time-cards, with actual clock-rings, that would allow a way to check hours of work, or see whether they have taken off for any reason. They found no files that almost any employer would use.

When the Auditor founds a check for $4,560 the Mayor had written to herself, she said it was vacation pay, stating that each employee of the municipality earned one week of vacation each year of employment. She, having only been employed by Eros less that four full years, could have, at the max, only earned four weeks of vacation pay. But the check was for ten times her weekly salary, meaning she must have had ten weeks of leave that she could be paid for. Where I come from that is Grand Larceny!
She claims anyone could have stolen the missing $28,088 from the Town utility account. This is the difference between what the records indicate were total payments versus total deposits.

She paid herself $350 Christmas bonus, and wrote the maintenance man a check for the same amount, claiming she could do this at her discretion, even though it is a violation of the Louisiana Constitution.

I, for one, think she needs to be on her way to prison for her actions. But as far as I can tell, the Board of Aldermen and the District Attorney have yet to do anything. They need to be voted out for failure to do their jobs. Who can help us in this situation? Thank you for your time.

Shannon G Morris.

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Jackson Parish Library Activity Schedule for month of August

With the “Oceans of Possibilites” Summer Reading Program having drawn to a close the Jackson Parish Library would like to thank the patrons who participated and special guests who performed and assisted with the activities. See below for a pictorial of events. 

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