Christmas came early for Quitman High School 8th grader, Shane Reed. It wasn’t Santa who did the gift bearing though and it didn’t arrive on a sleigh. Instead the presents received came from NBA player Justin Holiday, who annually hosts a basketball camp at Louisiana Tech sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club of North Louisiana.

It was at the camp this past summer that Reed had the opportunity to connect with Holiday. The lanky post player for the junior high Wolverines made an impression on Holiday. During one of their conversations Reed stated that he would like to have a pair of shoes like the ones Holiday was wearing. To his surprise, Holiday said he would send him a pair.  

Much to his delight and surprise, recently a package arrived that contained not only the pair of shoes that he coveted, but mutiple shoes, including a pair signed by Holiday. Also included was workout gear from Holiday’s current team, the Atlanta Hawks and additional Nike merchandise. 

“Shane has a love of the game of basketball and spends all his time practicing and trying to improve his game,” said Reed’ mother, Yvonne” He has favorite basketball players and team but only one has made an impact on his heart. That is Justin Holiday.”

Shanes parents, Yvonne and Brandon, were in awe by the the way Holiday reached out to their son during the camp and now after fulfilling the pledge the NBA veteran made, monthls later .

“Words can’t describe how we felt during the moment that he was opening the box. We can never thank Justin enough for remembering the pledge he made to Shane and for the life lessons he taught at the camp.”

“Confidence, patience, dedication and hard work are just a few of the things he has learned from him,” continued Yvonne. “We and everyone who was involved with the camp, owe Justin a big thanks for being such a great role model and showing them anything is possible if they work for it.”

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Caldwell Memorial Hospital and staff are proud to announce that Amber Etheridge, MSN, FNP-C will be the new nurse practitioner at the Chatham Rural Health Clinic.

Amber has worked in Columbia at Winters Clinic for 3 years and is excited to make the transition to serve the community and surrounding areas of Chatham. Amber was raised in Caldwell Parish and graduated from Caldwell Parish High School. She then continued her education at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Amber served patients at the bedside for several years before returning to Maryville University where she obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing. She is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Amber is married to Josh Etheridge and they have 2 precious boys, Kason (7) and Kastor (5). She also has two fur babies Thor and Loki. Amber and her family are members of North Monroe Baptist Church.

Amber is accepting new patients of all ages and is looking forward to assisting you with your healthcare needs.

Accepting New Patients!

Medicare – Medicaid – Kid-Med – Commercial Insurance

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On September 8th, Mrs. Kristi Bourgeois was introduced as the new agent of the Jackson Parish 4-H program. It didn’t take her long to get to work. On September 12 a Junior Leaders Meeting for 7th-12th graders was held at the Charles Garrett Community Center where activities for the next several months, service projects and fund raisers were discussed.

On Friday, Bourgeois and the local 4-Her’s took part in the Roman Empire STEM Camp at Jimmie Davis State Park, made possible through the support of Jonesboro State Bank and the Pledge 10 Grant Program. Participants from Jackson, Winn, and Bienville parishes came together to use their STEM skills to build boats, windmills, aqueducts, and so much more.  

See below for a pictorial of local award winners. 

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The Day Surgery waiting room of any hospital is a slice of our culture. If you want to know what is happening in the world pay attention to folks waiting to be called back for surgery. Watch and listen as family and friends deal with the anxiety this environment and situation produces.

That poor besmirched fellow was sitting in the waiting room, awaiting his turn to go back, and be prepped for his surgery. I will tell you that any surgery is an anxiety producing event. This guy, and the whole waiting room was listening to his wife, whom I have designed “Helga the Horrible.”

From listening to her and believe me no one on the second floor missed a word she said, he was having a tough time with her husband’s surgery.

“Helga” had dropped her husband off by the front door of the hospital and then parked the car. While she was parking the car, she “lost” her husband. When she found him on the second floor at Day Surgery, he was moments away from being called back for the big operation. There in front of God and all of us, Helga let her husband have it. She blasted him for not waiting for her by the front door.

His defense was that the orderly came and moved him to the second floor. She blasted him for the stupidity of the orderly who moved him without telling Helga that he had been moved. Her husband reported that he was not in charge of personnel at the hospital and that in fact the orderly had been very kind to him.

She reloaded and blasted him for not having a newspaper for her to read while she is waiting, since she left her device in the car and didn’t want to go back to the car to retrieve it. The nice man got up and found Helga a newspaper. She was not happy that it was a day old.

Then Helga got upset because her husband was not more upset about his surgery.

She catalogued every ache he might face. She enumerated every pain her friend had after the same surgery. She went into brutal detail about every danger he could face during surgery and after surgery. Her Scandinavian ire was up that he was calm before this procedure and how dare he leave her to worry about all that could happen to him.

Then she stood and said to the man who hadn’t eaten since midnight and was about to have surgery, “I’m hungry and I’m going to get breakfast.”

When “Helga” walked off, the poor fellow breathed an audible sigh of relief. I’m thinking that if his wife is like that all the time, major surgery likely gave him some relief. He was probably happy that he was going to get some sleep.

When you get up to leave….are people glad you came or glad you’re leaving?

 

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Jackson Parish Library Director Floyd Knox announces that the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Jackson Parish Library Board will take place one day later than usual. The new time and date for the session will now be at 4:30pm on Tuesday in the meeting room of the Jackson Parish Library Jonesboro Branch, located at 614 South Polk Avenue. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Floyd Knox at (318) 259-5697.

 

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NATCHITOCHES – Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning Joins four-time WNBA All-Star Alana Beard and College World Series champion LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri in a star-studded 10-member group of 2023 competitive ballot inductees chosen for the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.

The LSHOF Class of 2023 also includes New Orleans native Ron Washington, who managed the Texas Rangers to a pair of World Series appearances and last year helped the Atlanta Braves win the world’s championship; two-time LSU track and field USA Olympian and world champion Walter Davis; and Slidell native, Tulane great and Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte.

Also elected for induction next summer are All-American LSU pitcher Paul Byrd, a 14-year Major League Baseball veteran who made the 1999 All-Star Game; Shreveport native Wendell Davis, who shattered LSU football receiving records before heading to the NFL; multiple national champion and world class weightlifter Walter Imahara, a UL-Lafayette legend; and retired Baton Rouge-Parkview Baptist baseball coach M.L. Woodruff, whose teams claimed 11 state championships.

The LSHOF’s Class of 2023 will be enshrined Saturday, July 29, at the Hall of Fame’s home in
Natchitoches to culminate the 64 th Induction Celebration July 27-29.

A 40-member Louisiana Sports Writers Association committee selected the 2023 inductees. The panel considered 151 nominees from 28 different sport categories on a 36-page ballot.

Also spotlighted next summer will be two other Hall of Fame inductees, recipients of the 2023
Distinguished Service Award in Sports Journalism presented by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association, the parent organization of the Hall of Fame. Those inductees will be announced later this year.

The complete 12-person Class of 2023 will swell the overall membership in the Hall of Fame to 480 men and women honored since its founding in 1958.

Manning starred in 16 seasons with the New York Giants (2004-19) after a stellar four-year career at Ole Miss. A New Orleans native, the Newman High School grad claimed the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards as a senior at Ole Miss, where he amassed career totals of 829 completions, 10,119 passing yards and 81 touchdown passes while setting or tying 45 school records (2000-03). Going into the 2022 season, he still ranked in the SEC’s Top 10 in career completions (eighth), TD passes (eighth)
and passing yards (ninth).

He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft by the San Diego Chargers but was traded to the Giants, who he led to victories in Super Bowl XLII and XLVI. Manning was named MVP in both and is one of only five players to win that honor at least twice. A 17-14 win over the New England Patriots, who were 18-0 going into Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3, 2008, is considered one of the all-time greatest upsets in sports history. The Giants won another title four years later, topping the Patriots 21-17 with a last-minute TD.

Manning, who seven times threw for at least 4,000 yards, holds Giants’ franchise records for passing yards (57,023), completions (4,895) and TDs (366). Going into the 2022 season, he ranks ninth in NFL history in yards and completions and 10 th in TD passes. A four-time Pro Bowl pick, Manning played in 236 games with 234 starts and never missed a game because of injury. He started 210 consecutive games from 2004-17, the third-longest streak by a quarterback in league history.

Manning will join his father, Archie (a 1988 inductee) and older brother Peyton (inducted In 2019) as the first set of father and two sons in the Hall. Two other father-son pairs are enshrined: football stars Dub (1982) and Bert (1986) Jones, and USA Olympic hurdlers Glenn “Slats” Hardin (1962) and Billy (1998)

A phenomenal shooting guard at the high school, collegiate and professional levels, Beard was the 2000 Miss Basketball in Louisiana for Shreveport’s Southwood High School. She won the 2004 John R. Wooden Award as the nation’s best college player and became a four-time WNBA All-Star (2005-07, 2009). She led Southwood to four consecutive state titles from 1997-2000 with a 144-6 record (ending her career with 53 wins in a row), and the WBCA All-American scored 2,646 points before going to Duke.

There, Beard scored 2,687 points — 41 more than she did in high school — and was the first NCAA
player to amass 2,600 points, 500 assists and 400 steals in a career while leading the Blue Devils to two Final Four appearances. The three-time ACC Player of the Year (2002, 2003, 2004) averaged 19.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.0 steals for her career.

The second pick of the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics, Beard played 14 seasons with the Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks and averaged 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 419 career games. Beard was the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018 and was a first-team All- Defensive team pick five times (second team four more times). She helped the Sparks win the 2016 WNBA championship.

Mainieri retired after winning 1,505 games in 39 seasons at four stops as a college baseball coach,
concluding with 641 at LSU highlighted by the 2009 College World Series championship. Mainieri had his most success at LSU and Notre Dame, where he won 69.3 percent and 71.4 percent of his games, respectively. A former player at LSU, then UNO, he was the winningest active coach in the NCAA ranks when he retired with an overall record of 1,505-775-8 for a winning percentage of 65.9 percent. The 1,505 wins put him seventh all-time among all NCAA Division I baseball coaches.

During 15 seasons at LSU, he was 641-283-3 before stepping away because of recurring neck issues. His 2009 team won the CWS as the Tigers topped Texas, two games to one, in the championship series. During his time at LSU, where he played as a freshman in 1976, Mainieri’s teams won a CWS title, five NCAA super regionals, eight NCAA regionals, four Southeastern Conference regular-season titles, six SEC tournament titles and six SEC Western Division crowns. Mainieri coached 13 first-team All-Americans at LSU and as of September 2022, 25 Tigers have reached the major leagues with 88 players being selected in the MLB draft during his tenure from 2007-21. He was a four-time National Coach of the Year.

A New Orleans native who played 10 major league seasons with five teams, Washington was hired by the Texas Rangers as their field manager and held that position for eight seasons, steering Texas to two American League pennants. From 2007-14, he had five winning seasons and compiled a record of 664- 611 (.521) with his best seasons being 2010-13 when he won at least 90 games each year. In 2010, Washington became the franchise’s first manager to win a playoff series when the Rangers beat Tampa Bay in the ALDS and eventually advanced to the organization’s first World Series. Texas lost in five games to San Francisco, but Washington became only the third African-American manager to guide a team to the World Series. In 2011, Washington led the Rangers to a career-best record of 96-66 (.593) and a second straight division title, but Texas fell to St. Louis in seven games in the World Series –coming up one strike short of the title. Washington, who was manager of the American League All-Star team in 2011 and 2012, won a World Series ring as third base coach of the Atlanta Braves in 2021, and remains with the Braves.

Walter Davis is a two-time Olympian in the horizontal jumps and a two-time World Games champion and four-time medalist. The Arnaudville native and Beau Chene High graduate had a short, but highly productive career at LSU from 2001-02 after transferring from Barton County (Kansas) Community College. In two seasons with the Tigers, he claimed six NCAA titles with victories in the indoor and outdoor triple jump in 2001 and ’02, the outdoor long jump in 2002 and 4×100-meter relay in ’02, helping LSU win two of its six men’s national championships in the sport. Davis also represented the U.S. at the World Indoor and Outdoor Championships eight times — winning indoor and outdoor gold medals, an indoor silver and an outdoor bronze.

A former Tulane star, Forte, who starred at Slidell High School, was one of the NFL’s top dual threat running backs during his 10-year career with the Chicago Bears (2008-15) and New York Jets (2016-17). He retired at the age of 32 in Feb. 2018 with 9,796 rushing yards and 54 touchdowns while he caught 554 passes for 4,672 yards and 21 TDs for a total of 14,468 yards from scrimmage with 75 TDs. A two-time Pro Bowler, Forte was a second-round pick (No. 44 overall) of the Bears in 2008 and became a five-time 1,000-yards rusher. In 2014, he rushed for 1,038 yards and caught 102 passes for 808 yards and is one of three backs in NFL history with 1,000 rushing yards and 100 catches in a season (LaDainian Tomlinson, 2003; Christian McCaffrey, 2018). At Tulane, Forte had a breakout season as a senior with a school-record 2,127 rushing yards and averaged 5.9 yards per carry with a school-record 23 TDs. His 4,265 rushing yards are second in school annals behind Mewelde Moore’s 4,364 yards. A two-time All-Conference USA pick, Forte was MVP of the 2008 Senior Bowl.

Byrd was part of the National League team in the1999 All-Star Game after being one of LSU’s most
successful pitchers, starring on Skip Bertman’s first College World Series-winning club in 1991. Byrd went on to a 14-year major league pitching career, compiling a 109-96 record with a 4.41 ERA for seven teams. A fourth-round draft pick by Cleveland in 1991, Byrd won at least 10 games six times in his 14 MLB seasons — going 17-11 in 2002 for a 100-loss Kansas City Royals team, 15-8 in 2007 with Cleveland and 15-11 in 1999 in his ASG year with the Phillies. Byrd posted wins in the ALDS (Yankees) and ALCS (Red Sox) to help Cleveland reach the 2007 World Series, becoming one of only two pitchers to beat those storied clubs in the same postseason. At LSU, he remains in the top five in career pitching in wins (31, fifth) and strikeouts (319, fifth) in only three
seasons (1989-91). The right-hander holds the school season record for victories with 17 in 1990, going 17-6 with a 3.84 ERA in 140.2 innings, including six complete games, while striking out 130 to earn Baseball America Second-Team All-America honors. In the Tigers’ national championship season of 1991, he struck out 116 in 102.1 innings with an 8-3 record capped by a CWS semifinal win over Florida.

One of the most prolific wide receivers in LSU history, Wendell Davis was a two-time All-American in 1986 and ’87 when he teamed up with Louisiana Sports Hall of Famer Tommy Hodson. Playing for the Tigers from 1984-87, the Shreveport-Fair Park product held most of the school’s receiving marks until
2001 Biletnikoff Award winner Josh Reed came along. Among the marks Davis set were for receptions in a game (14), and he established single-season marks for catches (80), receiving yards (1,244), receiving TDs (11) and yards per game (113.1) in 1986 and also had the school record for career receiving yards (2,708). Davis still holds the school mark for career receptions (183).
A first-round draft pick (27th overall) of the Chicago Bears in 1987, his NFL career was cut short by a devastating injury when he tore the patellar tendon in both his knees on the notoriously-bad artificial turf at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium just five games into the 1993 season. In the two seasons prior to the injury in 1991 and ’92, Davis grabbed 115 passes for 1,679 yards and eight scores. For his 5½-year NFL career, he had 207 catches, 3,000 yards (14.5 yards per catch) and 14 TDs.

Imahara was a six-time USA national champion in the 60kg (132-pound) weight class while competing in the press, snatch and clean & jerk. The longtime Baton Rouge resident and businessman won his first titles in 1962 and 1963 while serving in the U.S. Army and then won four consecutive titles from 1965-68 representing the New Orleans Athletic Club. In college, Imahara joined the UL-Lafayette weightlifting team and was an All-American when the program won the 1957 NCAA team title – the first-ever for the school. He was the NCAA featherweight champion in 1957, 1959 and 1960 — improving his total each time, lifting a total of 645 pounds in 1957, 695 pounds in 1959 and 725 pounds in 1960 when he was named an All-American and earned “Best Lifter” acclaim. He was the 1960 Junior National champion and 1967 Pan Am Games gold medalist; he also won eight Southern AAU titles, six Louisiana state titles, two Southern USA championships and was National Masters champion from 1980-2005 before retiring from competition at 68 with hundreds of Masters records while winning 26 consecutive national gold medals.

Woodruff became the head baseball coach, head basketball coach and assistant football coach in 1982 at Parkview Baptist in Baton Rouge, where he spent the remainder of his 30-year teaching and coaching career before retiring in 2010. Aside from two years, while he served as the school’s full-time athletic director, Woodruff was the Eagles’ head baseball coach for 27 seasons while Parkview’s baseball program became one of the best in the state in all classes, winning 21 district titles and making 23 playoff appearances in his tenure. The 11 state championships came over a 23-year span: 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997, 2002-2006, 2008 and
2009. The Eagles achieved a perfect record of 22-0 in all semifinal games and finals games played under Woodruff, who holds a 603-163-2 career record for a winning percentage of .785. Woodruff was honored as the American Baseball Congress Association’s National Coach of the Year in 2007.

Five of the inductees – Byrd, Walter Davis and Wendell Davis, Mainieri and Woodruff (who were
baseball teammates as freshmen) – competed at LSU.

The 2023 Induction Class will be showcased as the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest
Louisiana History Museum celebrates its 10 th anniversary. The facility is operated by the Louisiana State Museum system in a partnership with the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

The striking two-story, 27,500-square-foot structure faces Cane River Lake in the National Historic
Landmark District of Natchitoches and has garnered worldwide architectural acclaim and rave reviews for its contents since its grand opening during the 2013 Hall of Fame induction weekend.

The 10 new competitive ballot inductees will raise the total of Hall of Fame members to 377 competitors honored since the first induction class — baseball’s Mel Ott, world champion boxer Tony Canzoneri and LSU football great Gaynell Tinsley — were enshrined in 1959 after their election a year earlier.

The Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame already includes 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame members, 18 Olympic medalists including 11 gold medal winners, 12 members of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, seven of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players, seven National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 42 College Football Hall of Fame members, nine National High School Hall of Fame enshrinees, jockeys with a combined 16 Triple Crown victories, six world boxing champions, nine Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinees, seven College Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, 10 College Basketball Hall of Fame members, four NBA Finals MVPs, four winners of major professional golf championships, five National Museum of (Thoroughbred) Racing and Hall of Fame inductees and two Super Bowl MVPs.

Biographical information on all 468 current Hall of Fame members is available at the LaSportsHall.com website, and a steady stream of info is available at the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Facebook page and the @LaSportsHall Twitter account. The 2023 Induction Celebration will kick off Thursday, July 27, with a press conference and reception.

The three-day festivities include two receptions, a free youth sports clinic, a bowling party, and a Friday night riverbank concert in Natchitoches. Tickets for the Induction Ceremony, along with congratulatory advertising and sponsorship opportunities, are available now through the LaSportsHall.com website.

Anyone can receive quarterly e-mails about the 2023 Induction Celebration and other Hall of Fame news by signing up on the LaSportsHall.com website.

The 2023 Induction Celebration will be hosted by the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, the support organization for the Hall of Fame. The LSHOF Foundation was established as a 501 c 3 non-profit entity in 1975 and is governed by a statewide board of directors. 

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Foundation President/CEO Ronnie Rantz at 225-802-6040 or RonnieRantz@LaSportsHall.com.

Standard and customized sponsorships are available.

Below is a link of photos of the LSHOF 2023 Inductees, along with a LSHOF logo folder and graphics.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TEbpPBJ6qpOzOtTyiqgghUtYwv5XhN1v?usp=sharing

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Emergency Medical Response (EMR)classes are being taught by the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) throughout the month of September. Thirteen registrants have already  taken four sessions with additional classes scheduled for September 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th. At the end of the course,  Beginning candidates will earn the EMR certification if they complete all 8 classes and recertification will be gained by attending four of the eight session. 

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification is included in the class and each student will receive there own stethoscope and blood pressure cuff for use in the field. Training Officer, James Horn, is providing instruction in the four hour sessions that is taking place at the JPSAD Training Center located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro.

Emergency Medical Responder Life saving skills that will be learned:
*Conduct Primary and Secondary Examinations
*Take and record vital signs
*Utilize non-invasive diagnostic devices
*Open and maintain patient airways
*Provide CPR and airway obstruction care
*Provide wound care and bleeding control
*Assist with prehospital childbirth
*Administer medical oxygen
*Provide care for suspected medical emergencies
*Perform cardiac defibrillation with an AED

“We are thankful for the “13” awesome individuals that are beginning or continuing their education in Emergency Medical Response,” said JPASD Director Aaron Johnson. “We appreciate the trust they have placed in us to present the education and skills used to potentially assist in the saving of a life through emergency medical response.”

The classes are the first step in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Every student will be given the opportunity to put every dollar of the EMR tuition towards a tuition credit to becoming a EMT when additional training will be held in January of 2023.

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It was a busy week for area junior high programs with Quitman, Saline and Weston playing basketball contests and Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School playing Winnfield in a football game this past Thursday. The Quitman Junior boys and girls teams won three games and their fourth tournament of the year to run their season long unbeaten streak to 17-0. In the the process they took out their rival Weston twice to give them a 6-0 advantage over their parish neighbor on the year. The Weston boys fell to 7-7 overall. Chris Toms at Saline has his junior Bobcat girls trending in the right direction as well winning three consecutive games this past week to move to 8-3 on the season with two of the losses coming to Quitman.  

See below for results: 

Junior High Boys Basketball:

Quitman – 59 (Reed 17, Martin 11, T. Thomas 11
Weston – 24 (Lewis 9, Harris 6)

Quitman – 40  (Reed 17, T. Thomas 9, Martin 6, J. Thomas 6)
Weston  – 27 (Tidwell 13)

Quitman – 53 (T. Thomas 16, Reed 11, J. Thomas 11)
Choudrant – 21 (n/a)

Saline – 44 (Roberts 14, Mauthe12)
Castor – 38 (n?a)

Gibsland-Coleman – 52 (n/a)
Saline – 33 (Roberts 6, Mauthe 4

Saline – 43 (Roberts 20, Fontenot 11, Calloway 10)
Choudrant – 39 (n/a)

Junior High Girls Basketball:

Quitman – 40 (Borland 9, Leach 8, Walker 6, Pullig 6)
Weston – 7 (Waters 3)

Quitman – 30 (Pullig 14, Leach 6)
Weston – 14 (Griffin 12)

Quitman – 34 (Pullig 12, Leach 7, Walker 6)
Choudrant – 17 (n/a)

Saline – 42 (Sims 19, Jiles 14)
G-Coleman (n/a)

Saline – 29 (Sims 14, Jiles 12)
Choudrant – 19 (n/a)

Saline – 30 (Jiles 16, Sims 11)
Calvin – 24 (n/a)

Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School falls to Winnfield 28-12

In the matchup between first year “classmate coaches” Winnfield Junior High School, led by Jonesboro native Chance Williams beat J-H Middle School 28-12 and new head coach Trevaun Calahan. Both graduated JHHS in 1994.

The contest was the second time the two teams squared off and showed the improvement the local junior Tigers have made since the beginning of the season. In the first game, which was a scrimmage, Winnfield blasted the locals 31-0. This time around it was much closer, especially in the second half, where for the second game in a row, JHMS made rallies. Tyson Burks scored both touchdowns for JHMS on quarterback draws. Noah Murphy led the defense with three tackles for a loss. 

UPCOMING JUNIOR HIGH GAMES:

Tuesday, Sept. 20th:
JHMS vs Lincoln Prep  5:30pm
Weston vs Calvin 4:00pm
Quitman at Choudrant 4:00pm
Saline at Atlanta 5:00pm

Thursday, Sept. 22nd::
JHMS at Red River 5:00pm
Quitman at Doyline 5:00pm
Weston at Dodson 4:00pm
Saline at Gibsland-Coleman 5:00pm

 

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After much anticipation and fan fare, you can finally now place your order for the newly designed 2023 Ford Maverick at Jay Mallard Ford in Jonesboro. Models are limited so it is advised to place your order for Ford’s newest entry into the small truck market  as early as possible.  

To get in position to own one of the hottest trucks on the market, come by Jay Mallard Ford, located at 601 Hudson Avenue or call (318) 259-9881. 

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The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library website, sponsored locally by Jonesboro State Bank – Pledge 10, is pleased to announce that a Parents Resource page is now available to view. The page offers tips and videos on how to get the most out of reading to each age of young childhood, Imagination Library books, a link to coloring/activity pages and more.

“The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” -National Commission on Reading

If your under 5 child and lives in Jackson, Bienville, Lincoln, or Winn parish you can register now at www.maginationlibrary.com.
To access the Parents Resource site, click here.

Take advantage of these FREE extras and have fun reading

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A fun time was had by all who participated in the 50’s day celebration and costume contest this past Thursday.  The winner for “best dressed” was Leah Waggoner. Larue Barton came in second  with Jenat Smith taking third place Janet Smith. A big thanks goes to Mr. Rupert L’ange for sponsoring our event. 

On Wednesday, Freddie Hightower entertained the patrons while on Tuesday, Linda McGuffee, Carl Tippen, and Peggy Parker won at Bingo Blackout and received gifts and prizes donated by Peggy Eskanazy, Janet Gray, and Betty Lethcho. 

Chatham Senior’s Mealsite (CSM) is a satellite site of the Jackson Council on Aging. Open Mon-Fri, a healthy lunch is served each day at noon for Jackson Parish residents living in the Chatham area who are 60 and older. A variety of activities geared toward fellowship with other seniors also is enjoyed. Meals to homebound Senior’s and limited local transportation are additional benefits provided. 

 

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Wondering what to do for lunch or dinner on Sunday, September 18th? The best bet for menu fare is to take advantage of National Cheeseburger Day at the McDonald’s and Burger King fast food restaurants.

Both located adjacent to the intersection  of Hwy 167 and Hwy 4, the two fast food giants are celebrating the faux holiday with super deals, but there is a catch. 

Burger King will put a free cheeseburger in your hands when you spend just a dollar.You will, however, have to be a Royal Perks member to redeem that deal and the order must be placed throught the BK website for mobile app. 

McDonalds took the celebration a step further by letting fans and patrons vote on whether to give away a classic Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, or McDouble with a $1 purchase. Again you have to use the app for purchase. 

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They say age is just a number, but it’s really a lot more than that. Our age says a lot about who we are, what we’ve been through, and what we can and cannot do anymore. Age puts us in a specific generation and sort of defines who we are. Our age puts limitations on us that sometimes we have to test. For example, can we still stay up after midnight and be able to function the next day? Can we still cut and stack a cord of wood without taking a break? Can we cut our own grass….with a push mower like we did in our younger days? Can we still tie our own shoes, or do we buy slip-ons to avoid bending over? Can we remember the name of the guy we met at the gas station or what we ate for lunch yesterday? These are just a few of the questions that our age dictates.

But one thing that separates us from other primates is the ability to set goals for ourselves. At an early age, we are taught the importance of setting goals by our parents, teachers, and coaches. Some of these goals are unattainable and we know that from the moment we set them…for example, a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, exercise daily, eat out less, do a better job of saving money, spend more time with loved ones, stop drinking, stop smoking, or stop chewing our fingernails. All of us have made these resolutions at one time or another. For some, they make up their mind and commit to accomplishing one or more of these. But understand, these people are not the norm, they are the exceptions!

Goals……what’s the purpose of them if we don’t ever achieve them? The answer to that question; without goals, we as humans have zero to no direction. We need something like a “carrot” dangling out in front of us in order to make us strive to be better individuals. We need a “reason” to push ourselves to be better and attempt to achieve these goals. As a tournament bass angler, my goals have changed over the last 32 years. I started tournament fishing back in 1990 as a way to continue to compete after my playing days as an athlete were over. Yes, for you young readers out there, THAT DAY does come! Anglers need that rush and feeling of accomplishment when we win an event or finished high in the standings.

My commitment to being the best angler comes from my God-given competitive fire I had as an athlete. No matter what sport, I wanted to be the best or play it at a very high level. Otherwise, why play? I’ve always felt that this is a trait you’re born with. Sure, it can be developed to a certain point, but it’s something that comes from within yourself to be the best. In my younger days, late 90’s and early 2000s, my goal was to try and win every event but was ok with a Top 10 finish. I wanted to compete for Angler of the Year (AOY) in every circuit. Even though that goal has yet to be achieved, the goal remains the same each and every year. I’ve had my share of success and a few wins while making several Top 10’s in the BFL’s, Toyota Series, ABA’s and other organizations.

Today, at the age of 61, the stamina or the desire to compete with today’s young guns coming up from the College and High School Series does not exist. Oh, don’t misunderstand, the desire to kick their butts and show them the old man still has it, still exists. But to win today, you must put in the hours of pre-fishing and scouting from sunup to sundown. You have to be the first guy at the ramp in the morning and the last to leave the ramp in the evening. I’m still pretty good and can still do well on any given day, but my desire wains especially when the bite is tough, too hot, too cold and Mother Nature decides she wants to blow 25 MPH creating three-and four-foot waves. Running in rough water and beating my body up worse than playing four quarters of a football game, my priorities have changed and It’s just not as important as it used to be!

So, I guess you could say my goals have changed due to my age. But like all former athletes, we will always think we can beat anyone as long as we are breathing. But in reality, it’s probably not going to happen, at least not as often as it used to. Make sure to keep setting and adjusting your goals because this will keep you young in both heart and soul. Till next time, good luck, good fishing, and don’t forget your sunscreen. Melanoma doesn’t discriminate! Trust me, I know!

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

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Jeffrey C Council (Goldonna, LA) – Winn Parish Warrant
Erica Bradley (Jonesboro, LA) – Bench Warrant for No License Plate, No Proof of Insurance, Driving Under Suspension
James B Ruple (Haynesville, LA) – DWI, Careless Operation, Open Container
Christina Stanga (Hodge, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
Kameron Cottonham (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggravated Assault of a Peace Officer, Remaining after Forbidden, Resisting Arrest, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule II drug
Brandon Mallard (Jonesboro, LA) – Assault on a Dating Partner, Battery of a Dating Partner
Christopher Bass (Columbia, LA) – Felony Theft
Kaitlyn Stemler (Hodge, LA) – Accessory after the Fact
Joshua C Aucoin (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
Ashley N Sellers (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
Tyler P Lovell (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Criminal Damage to Property
Randy Mize (Jonesboro, LA) – Simple Criminal Damage to Property
Adam T Kennedy (Minden, LA) – Simple Battery, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, Domestic Abuse Battery with Strangulation of a Pregnant Woman
Elton Pardue Jr. (Hodge, LA) – Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.

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.

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 Removal and Grinding: Call James Stewart at (318) 243-1009 or (318) 768-2554 for your stump removal and grinding needs. Free Estimates! 

 

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. 

 

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 family member or friend 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. 

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.

Baseball equipment – Three youth batting helmets with faceguards and a complete set of catchers equipment (Mask, chest protector, shin guards) for sale. To make an offer, call 318-475-1152

 

PUBLIC/LEGAL NOTICES

*****Important Information About Your Drinking Water****
Magnolia Water UOC – Spring Creek Water System, PWS# LA1049028
Failure to Distribute and/or Certify Public Notice

Spring Creek Water System, while under previous ownership, was in violation of the requirements indicated below. The violation require notification to the public. Even though these were not emergencies, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation.

What Happened?

The Spring Creek Subdivision Water System is currently in violation of the maximum contaminant
level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids as set forth by the State [Part XII of the
Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51:XIl) and the Federal Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141).
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) set drinking water standard and requires the disinfection of drinking water. Where disinfection is used in the treatment of drinking water, disinfectants combine with naturally occurring organic and inorganic matter present in water to form chemicals called disinfection
byproducts (DBPs). EPA and LDH set standards for controlling the levels of disinfectants and DBPs in drinking water, including trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acid (HAAs). Some people who drink water containing TTHMs in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer. Some people who drink water containing HAA5 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

In December 1998, EPA set enforceable drinking water standards for TTHMs at 80 parts per billion
(ppb) and for HAA5 at 60 parts per billion (ppb) to reduce the risk of cancer or other adverse
health effects. Compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standards are determined by calculating a
locational running annual average (LRAA) of quarterly TTHMs and HAA5 sample results.
Compliance calculations performed for the first quarter of 2022 show that the system’s current
TTHMs LRAA is 89 ppb at DBP (disinfection byproduct) 03 – POC #l 518 COLBY JEAN RD. The
system’s current HAA5 LRAAs are 68 ppb at DBP02- POC#4 299 SANDY POINT DR and 81 ppb at
DBP03- POC #l 518 COLBY JEAN RD; thus, the system is currently in violation of the TTHMs and
HAA5 standards.

What is being done?

Central States Water Resources Louisiana (CSWR-LA) purchased the facility in July 2022 and
personnel are working to correct the problem. CSWR-LA will continue to work with LDH to ensure compliance with the TTHMs and HAA5 standards accordance with State and Federal requirements.

This is not an emergency. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. EPA and LDH
do not consider this violation to have any serious adverse health effects on human health as a result of short-term exposure; however, continued long-term exposure to TTHMs and HAAS levels above the standard (e.g., 20 years of exposure) has the potential to have serious adverse effects on human health.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who
may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes,
schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing
copies by hand or mail.

Magnolia Water UOC is committed to bringing our customers safe, reliable water services and will continue to work with the LDH to carry out this commitment.

For more information, please contact Magnolia Water at 1-855-643-8152.
This notice is being sent to you by Spring Creek Water system. PWS ID# LA1049028
Date distributed: September 14,2022

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

SHERIFFS SALE

HODGE BANK & TRUST COMPANY
# 36619

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

ASHLEY COLLETTE WALKER
INDIVIDUALLY AND AS NATURAL TUTRIX
FOR MrNOR

A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN THE SALTER SUBDIVISION AS REVISED, AND ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF JACKSON PARJSH, IN CONVEYANCE BOOK OF PLATS A, PAGE 5 OF THE CONVEYANCE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH AS LOT SIX (6) OF SAID SUBDIVISION.

TOGETHER WITH ANY AND ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTIONS, COMPONENT PARTS, IMPROVEMENTS, ATTACHMENTS, APPURTENANCES, FIXTURES, RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, ADVANTAGES, BATTURE, AND BATTURE RlGHTS, SERVITUDES AND EASEMENTS OF EVERY TYPE AND DESCRIPTION, NOW AND/OR IN THE FUTURE RELATING TO THE PROPERTY, AND ANY AND ALL ITEMS AND FIXTURES ATTACHED TO AND/OR FORMING INTEGRAL OR COMPONENT PARTS OF THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOUISIANA CIVIL CODE.

THIS PROPERTY OR ITS ADDRESS IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 105 SALTER AVE., JONESBORO, LA 71251

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 WITH the benefit of appraisal.

8/17/22
9/21/22

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER
TINA M. SPILLERS, DEPUTY

SHERIFF’S SALE

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
# 36824

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

CHARLES E WOODS, A/KIA CHARLES
EDWIN WOODS. M CHARLES STEVEN BUCHAN.JR.
WENDY NICOLE HARRINGTON, ROBIN BUCHAN BROWNING

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 19th day of October, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

COMMENCE AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND RUN NORTH 89 DEG. 51’33” WEST. ALONG THE FORTY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 660.00 FEET THENCE RUN NORTH 01 DEG. 20’14” WEST 396.57 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AND POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE 0,.498 ACRE TRACT OF LAND HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; THENCE CONTINUE NORTH 01 DEG. 20’14” WEST 65.43 FEET; THENCE NORTH 61 DEG. 33’06” EAST 74.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 69 DEG. 45’32” EAST 195.94 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEG. 14’24” WEST 50.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEG. 58’04” EAST 68.05 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH 75 DEG. 30’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF 208.09 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER AND POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAlNING 0.498 ACRES AS PER REVISED PLAT OF SURVEY DATED FEBRUARY 13, 1997, BY ALBERT D. HULETT, JR., PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR, LOUISIANA REGISTRY NO. 170;

ALSO: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND PROCEED NORTH 89 DEG. 51’53” WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4, SECTION 31, A DISTANCE 660.00 FEET, THENCE PROCEED NORTH 01 DEG. 20’14” WEST A DISTANCE OF 396.57 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN, THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 75 DEG. 30’34” EAST A DISTANCE OF 208.09 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN AND THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF HEREIN DESCRIBED 0.109 ACRE TRACT OF LAND; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 00 DEG. 58’04” WEST A DISTANCE OF 68.05 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 70 DEG. 14’24” EAST A DISTANCE OF 50.00 FEET TO A FOUND ONE (I) INCH IRON PIN; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 69 DEG. 45’32” EAST A DISTANCE OF 13.01 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF WESTON CHURCH ROAD; THENCE PROCEED SOUTH 02 DEG. 50’29” WEST, ALONG THE CENTERLINE OF WESTON CHURCH ROAD, A DISTANCE OF 94.37 FEET; THENCE PROCEED NORTH 75 DEG. 30’34” WEST A DISTANCE OF
55.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 0.109 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AND BEING SUBJECT TO ALL RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS, SERVITUDES AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD OR USE, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, ALL LOCATED AND SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA; SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS, SERVITUDES, RIGHTS-OF-WAY 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 WITH the benefit of appraisal.

9/7/22
10/12/22

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF EX-
OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

SHERIFF’S SALE

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE,INC.
# 36895

PARJSH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

MARLON M. JARRELL, JR.
A/K/A MARLON JARRELL. JR.

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 26th day of October, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial
sales, the following property to wit:
2006 CMH LOCEL MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBER CS2008343TNAB IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING LOT 2, 3, 4, & 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF EROS, LA, AS SHOWN BY ORIGINAL PLAT AND SURVEY OF SAID TOWN OF EROS, NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LA. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES
THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN EROS, JACKSON PARISH, LA. (1208 4 th St., Eros, LA 71238)

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 WITH the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY

SHERIFF’S SALE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
# 36115

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

JEFFREY JERMAINE BRADFORD
A/K/A JEFFREY J. BRADFORD

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 26th day of October, 2022. Between the hours governing judicial
sales, the following property to wit:

LOT #89-A OF UNIT 4 OF TERRACE HILLS SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, SITUATED IN SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, ALL LOCATED AND SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING.

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
TINA SPILLERS, DEPUTY

 

PUBLIC NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING
Jackson Parish Police Jury

The Jackson Parish Police Jury will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. on September 20, 2022 at
the Police Jury Office. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and
community development needs of Jackson Parish Police Jury and to discuss the submission of an
application for funding under the State of Louisiana FY 2023 Community Development Block
Grant (LCDBG) Program. The following items will be discussed at the hearing:
A. The amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities;
B. The range of activities available that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount of funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate incomes;
C. The plans of the Parish for minimizing displaced persons as a result of activities assisted with such funds and the benefits to be provided by the Parish to persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; and,
D. The Parish’s past performance on LCDBG projects funded by the State of Louisiana.
All residents, particularly low and moderate income persons and residents of slum and blighted
areas of Jackson area are encouraged to attend this meeting.
Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice is received by the Jackson Parish Police Jury.
Those citizens unable to attend this hearing may submit their views and proposals until September 20, 2022 in writing to:

Lynn Treadway, President
Jackson Parish Police Jury
503 E. Court Street, Room 100
Jonesboro, LA 71251

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the Jackson Parish Library Board of Control at 614 South Polk Avenue, until 2:00 O’Clock P.M. Daylight Savings Time on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY FOR THE TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING.

FOR: THE JACKSON PARISH LIBRARY INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUND
ARCHITECT’S PROJECT NUMBER: 0221A

Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available from the office of the Architect, Coco & Company Wayne Lawrence Coco, AIA, Architect LLC. They may be obtained for a non refundable deposit of $100.00

Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at:
Wayne Lawrence Coco, AIA, Architect LLC,
P.O. Box 111 (or 510 Main Street)
Simmesport , Louisiana 71369
Telephone: 318-359-3732 Fax: 318-941-2821
E-mail: waynecococo@centurytel.net

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates (if any), and must be in the form of a certified check or cashiers check written by a surety company licensed to do business in Louisiana, signed by the surety’s agency or attorney-infact, and countersigned by a person who is under Contract with the surety as a licensed agency in this State and who is residing in this State. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it obligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best’s listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Jackson Parish Library Board of Control and shall be accompanied by appropriate power of attorney. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in the amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U.S. Department of Treasury Financial Management
Service List (Treasury List) as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents. If surety is qualified other than by listing on the Treasury List, the contract amount may not exceed fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance and may not exceed the amount of $500,000. However, a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A – rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide shall not be subject to the $500,000 limitation, provided that the contract amount does not exceed ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide nor fifteen percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown by surety’s most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety’s agent or attorney-in-fact and countersigned by a person who is under contract with surety as a licensed agent in this State, and who is residing in this State.

Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under L.A. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Site, Concrete, or Building Construction. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provision of L.A. R.S. 38:2214.
The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids for just cause. In accordance with L.A. R.S. 38:2212 (A) (1) (b), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Jackson Parish Library Interactive Playground
Coco & Company
Project # 0221A

Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
September 12,2022

 

The Jackson Parish School Board met in regular session at 11:00 a.m. on September 12, 2022 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.

The following were present for roll call: Dennis Clary, Calvin Waggoner, Rickey McBride, Gerry Mims, Mary Saulters and Wade McBride

Absent: Gloria Davis

Calvin Waggoner gave the Invocation.

Rickey McBride led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The meeting was called to order by Calvin Waggoner.

Motion was made by Mary Saulters seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the minutes as presented from the regularly scheduled meeting held on August 1, 2022.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve the 2021-2022 Revised General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.

Motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to
approve the 2022-2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.

Mary Saulters reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve paying Employer’s Share of Office of Group Benefits insurance premiums from General Fund for the September 2022 sales tax distribution.

A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve accepting low quote of $74,177.00 from Associated Food Equipment & Supplies to purchase two (2) ( 40 & 60 gallons) natural gas tilting kettles for Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from School Food Service funds.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to approve payment to PCAL of $17,500.00 for Claim Number 000025-04701, to be paid from General Fund.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve payment of $10,800.00 to APEL for Literacy Coach Instructional Coaching for three (3) teachers at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from ESSERS III funds.

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to approve the revised Coaching stipends.

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve declaring the following buses as surplus and advertising for bids to purchase the busses or send to the scrap yard:

Bus #1-1999 – GMC Bus 1GDL7T1C5WJ512175
Bus # 3 – 1998 – International 1HVBBABP4WH570252
Bus # 20 – 2002 – International 1HVBBABM92H512265

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve granting Superintendent Claxton permission to sign the Grant Management and Support Proposal Service Agreement at a cost not to exceed $10,000.00 to provide guidance for monitoring federal compliance for ESSER, to be paid from ESSERS II/ESSERS III.

A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve hiring a part time hourly Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for parish wide OT services for students with disabilities to be paid out of IDEA funds. This is a one-year contract to ensure all students receive their IEP occupational therapy minutes.

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving to pay only the Fiscal Year USDA Required School Lunch Match MFP allocated amount to School Food Service beginning with the FY 2022-2023.

No vote on item #16: Consider granting Superintendent Claxton permission to approve all expenditures up to $30,000.00 without Board approval until June 30, 2023.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to approve paying a maximum of twenty (20) mentors to provide supervision for new teachers at a cost of $1,000.00 per mentor, not to exceed $20,000.00 to be paid out of ESSERII and/or III funds.

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to accept low quote of $21,350.00 from SHI for 50 Dell Touchscreen Chromebooks for students with disabilities parish wide, to be paid from IDEA funds.

Presentation of Monthly Financial Report by Kristi Bass, Business Manager.

Dennis Clary presented to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to accept low bid of $18, 750.00 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for materials and labor to update the T & I Classroom at Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid from Jonesboro District funds.

A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to accept low quote of $93,110.00 to Insight, Inc. for 611 Hussey Fusion Riser Mounted chairs for Quitman High School Auditorium, to be paid from Quitman District funds. This price to include demo existing chairs and installing new seats.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve granting Superintendent Claxton permission to sign the Service Agreement for Asbestos Services – ALTEC Project – SA07660 to provide Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response, 3-year re-inspection and 6-month surveillance updates and oversight of Quitman project not to exceed $20,000.00, to be paid from Parish Wide District funds and ESSER II/III funds.

A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve rescinding the motion from the July 6, 2022 meeting:

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried
to accept low quote of $95,000.00 from Bannister Energy Solutions for material, labor and equipment for baseball field lighting at Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District funds.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to accept low quote of $101,000.00 from Bannister Energy Solutions for material, labor and equipment for baseball field LED lighting at Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District funds.

A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried rescinding the motion from the July 6, 2022 meeting:

A motion was made by Mary Saulters seconded by Wade McBride and carried
to accept low quote of $60,240.00 from Bannister Energy Solutions for material, labor and equipment for softball field lighting at Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District funds.

A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to accept low quote of $66,240.00 from Bannister Energy Solutions for material, labor and equipment for softball field LED lighting at Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District funds.

A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to consider accepting low quote of $109,914.00 from Palomar Modular Buildings for a new 24’X64’ Double Classrooms, manufactured, delivered and set at Quitman High School Ag Department, to be paid from Quitman District funds.

No vote on Item # 9: Consider accepting low quote of $77,775.00 from Morse Covers Inc. for aluminum walkway at Weston High School, to be paid from Weston District funds and/or ESSERS II.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rickey McBride and carried to accept low quote of $5,400.00 from PAC Environmental Specialists, LLC for two (2) environmental assessments for Jonesboro Hodge High School and Jonesboro Hodge Middle School, to be paid from ESSER II and III. This brings the total spent with PAC to $13,500.00.

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to accept low quote of $35,000.00 from Southern Roofing & Vinyl Siding LLC for labor and material to replace roof at Jonesboro Hodge Middle School Gym, to be paid from ESSER II funds.

A motion was made by Rickey McBride, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to accept low quote of $43,750.00 from Southern Roofing & Vinyl Siding LLC for labor and material to replace roof at Weston High School Gym, to be paid from ESSER II funds.

Rickey McBride presented to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the meeting.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to revising policies:

• BE – School Board Ethics
• EDD – School Bus Scheduling and Routing
• GAAA – Equal Opportunity Employment
• GAMB – Employee Dress Code
• JAA – Equal Education Opportunities
• JBD – Student Absences and Excuses
• JQA – Expectant and Parenting Students
• JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing
• JCDB – Student Uniform and Dress Code
• JD – Discipline
• JDE – Expulsion
• JGC – Student Health Services
• JGCD – Administration of Medicine
• New Policy – Student Voter Registration
• DJED – Bids and Quotations
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Wade McBride presented to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee held prior to the meeting.

A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve out of state travel to Dallas, Texas, March 2-4, 2023 for the Jackson Parish Gifted/Talented Art and Music students. Parents and chaperones will be responsible for expenses.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to approve out of state travel to Little Rock, Ark., October 26, 2022 for the Quitman High School Theatre I, Drama and Art students. Parents and chaperones will be responsible for expenses.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried to adjourn at 12:00 p.m..

MEETING MINUTES VILLAGE OF EAST HODGE
AUGUST 16, 2022

On the above date the Mayor and Council met at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Mayor Hal Mims, Council Members: Robert Bradley and Gloria Moore
Absent: Preston Traxler
Mayor Mims called the Meeting to order with Prayer and Pledge by Bradley
Visitors: None
Amendment to Agenda: None
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Bradley and seconded by Moore
Approval of July 12, 2022 Minutes: Motion by Bradley and seconded by Moore
Old Business
Approve 2022-2023 fiscal year budget: Motion by Moore and seconded by Bradley
Accept Bid of $2,500.00 from Ernest Jackson for the Sale of Tanker Truck; motion by Moore
And seconded by Bradley
New Business
Approve payment of $1,842.75 to assist the Police Jury with street repairs; motion by Moore
And seconded by Bradley
Adopt the 2022 Millage Rates: Motion by Moore and seconded by Bradley
Finance Report and approval of bills for the month
Adjourn: Motion by Moore and seconded by Bradley

Town of Chatham Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2022

The Chatham Town Council met in regular session on September 13, 2022, with the following members present: Mayor Gregory Harris, Councilmembers Marvin Davis, Toni Malone, Sue Proffer, and Mike Wilson. Councilmember Laverne Mixon was absent. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris.

The pledge was led by Councilmember Marvin Davis and prayer was given by Mayor Harris.
Toni Malone motioned, and Marvin Davis seconded and was approved by all to accept the minutes as read of the regular meeting held on August 9, 2022. Motion was offered by Toni Malone, seconded by Marvin Davis and approved to pay the monthly bills.
There was no old business. Under new business Toni Malone offered motioned, seconded by Marvin Davis and was approved to adopt Resolution 2022-16 authorizing to execute and submit an application for the 2022-2023 Community Water Enrichment Fund for the purchase of electric water meters. Sue Proffer offered the motioned, seconded by Toni Malone and was approved by all to adopt Resolution 2022-17 authorizing to execute and submit an application for the 2022-2023 Louisiana Government Assistance Program for the purchase of electric water meters. Marvin Davis offered the motion, second by Mike Wilson and approved to introduce Ordinance # 2022-03 rezoning property located at 12137 Hwy 4 from residential to commercial. Public hearing will be held Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chatham Town Hall.
Toni motioned, seconded by Sue Proffer and was approved by all to accept the financial statements as presented. Marvin Davis motioned, and Mike Wilson seconded and all approved that the meeting be adjourned.

 

 

 

 

Curtis “Curt” Dornburg
January 2, 1957 – September 13, 2022

Funeral Services for Mr. Curtis Wayne “Curt” Dornburg, age 65 of Chatham, La were held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Jonesboro, La with Bro. Chris Lee, Bro. Randy Lee and James Dunn officiating. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, La.

Curt was born January 2, 1957 to Marlene Lorraine Stine and Alvin Rae Dornburg in Grand Forks, ND. He went home to his Lord on September 13, 2022 in Chatham. He graduated from Underwood High School, and also graduated from North Dakota State School of Science in 1981 then served for his Country for 4 years for the United States Marine Corps. Curt worked Industrial Construction as a Piping Engineer, then as a safety inspector for the Pipeline Industry.

Curt and Norma were happily married for 30 years. He had many hobbies, he loved taking his grandchild Skylar target shooting. He loved hunting and golfing with his friends. He became a Pilot, purchased a plane and loved to fly. One of his big dreams was to fly cancer patients to their appointments and make food drops for missionaries. He loved to do all this with his wife proudly by his side. He absolutely loved spending time with his grandbabies even if it was just taking them for boat or tractor rides.

Curt is survived by his loving wife Norma; mother Marlene; two sisters: Carolee Peterson (Alvin), Cheryl Larson (Floyd), children: Curtis Shane Dornburg (Ginger) Shelly Dornburg, Debrah Phillips (Patrick); grandchildren; William and Lilly Dornburg, Skylar, Peyton and Ellie Phillips, and his Four-legged baby girl Peanut, along with a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Alvin Dornburg, two sisters; Colleen Spittle and Cynthia Drechsel; nephew Aaron Larson.

Serving as pallbearers were Pilots; James Dunn, Bobby Applegate, Dennis Hood, Gary Morris, Danny Allen, Robert Stassen, and Randy Lee. Honorary pallbearers are Bruce Carden, Danny Evans, Larry Drechsel, Charles “Chuck” Allen Jr. Eric Green, Thomas Lay, Fred Glover and Garret Bartel.

Deborah Rena Durbin
January 3, 1952 – September 13, 2022

Deborah Rena (Traina) Durbin, age 70 of Jonesboro, ascended to meet her maker on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Deborah loved the Lord and she loved life. She was the queen of glam and loved having her makeup and hair all done up; always looking her best. Deborah was a people person that loved to get out and go adventuring. She loved to travel, eat and visit. She especially enjoyed traveling with her furbabies, Sadie Peanut and Teddy. She was seen quite often getting a bunless burger at McDonald’s for her furry travel-mates. Some of her favorite travel spots were Disney World and the beach.

Those left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Dawn Renee (Durbin) Williams and husband Sean; grandsons, Jacob Colton Taylor, Joshua Payton Taylor; cousins, Randy McKinney, Reggie McKinney, Bob and Diane Traina, Toni Lynn and Bruce Thomas, Janet Lynn and Daniel Wyatt, Kim and Jody Traina; best friend, Debra Fordham; a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Vincent and Evelyn Louise (Costin) Traina; grandmother, Viola Upchurch; aunt, Jean McKinney.

A memorial service in her honor was held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro with Reverend Brian McAllister officiating.

Deborah’s family would like to extend a special thanks to Sandra Billings, Steve Williams, John LeBlance and all the Forest Haven Staff.

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On September 6th, a red Dodge pickup pulling a trailer, illegally dumped the contents of the trailer it was towing on the ground behind the dumpster at the Jay Mallard Ford dealership. A special identifying feature of the truck was that it had a white tailgate. The Jonesboro Police department is requesting your help in identifying the owner. If you have any information please call 318-259-2164.

Resident offering $1500.00 reward for info on damage to truck

A $1500.00 reward is being offered by the owners for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the perpetrator who shot and damaged their silver Cheverolet truck. The truck, that had a For Sale sign attached to the front bumper, was located in a field alongside the north bound side of Hwy 167 just short of the Clay intersection. If you have any information you are asked to contact the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 259-9021.

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An old saying reminds that you have to crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run. After crawling their way through the 2022 LHSAA football season opener, steps were made by Jonesboro-Hodge last week toward winning their first football game of the season. Head Coach Terrance Blankenship say now hopefully the Tigers are ready to run and kick down the door seperating them from the winning column. 

“I said at the beginning of the season that the first few games would be a learning process for not only players but our coaching staff as well,” said Blankenship. “There is no more room for excuses now though. After two weeks of playing we ought to be able to compete better.”

The Tigers hope for a repeat of history from a year ago, when they travel to Bunkie for the second straight year. Game time is set for 7:00pm. In last years contest the Tigers blew away Bunkie by a 50-0 margin, one of the most onesided victories in school history. While Blankenship doesn’t expect the same kind of offensive fireworks he is hoping that his defense can provide at least close to a repeat performance. 

“It would be nice for our defense to step up like they did last year,” laughed Blankenship, while recalling the two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns. “I am not expecting a repeat of that but in all seriousness we do need a great effort on that side of the ball so our offense will have the opportunity to work with good field position.”

Meeting history: Jonesboro-Hodge has never lost to Bunkie in the five previous meetings but the 1988 contest is remembered as if not the greatest game in Tiger history, certainly the most memorable. 

It was the second year of the “three peat” that JHHS traveled to Bunkie to play a Class AA state semifinal contest. The Tigers opened a lead only to see Bunkie rally time and again before taking a 28-25 lead with just a few minutes left to play. J-H tied the game when Cartel Calahan etched his name in Tiger lore by making a 33 yard field goal with just 18 second left to play. Adding to the irony of the game was that i was his first field goal he attempted that season. on a field goal with just second left in the contest setting up the most remarkable ending to a playoff game in LHSAA history. 

With time for only one or two plays left and Bunkie at their own 25 yard line it was thought that they would just kneel on the ball and take advantage of their devastating rushing attack in overtime that had dominated the Tigers in the second half. Instead the Panthers tried a p[ass to the right flats that JHHS almost intercepted. Surely they would now take the knee, right? 

Incredibly the Bunkie coach called the same play but this time Branden Bradley stepped in front of the aerial and raced 33 yards untouched into the endzone as time expired. It was beyond the realm of belief that it took place. As one sportswriter wrote the next day, “God must be a Jonesboro-Hodge fan.”

This year: Both teams enter the contest searching for their first win of the season. Jonesboro-Hodge has fallen 48-14 to General Trass (Lake Providence) and Class 5A West Ouachita lat week 28-6. Bunkie has lost to Patterson 54-6 and Catholic of Pointe Coupee 42-6. 

How to get to game:

According to Google Maps the drive to Bunkie is basically a simple one of a little over 100 miles that should take roughly a little less than two hours to get there. The recommended route is it to take Hwy 167 to Alexandria and then get on Hwy 71 south the rest of the way. Once in Bunkie, take East Church Street and then go one mile before exiting on Evergreen Street.  

Game to be broadcast on 94.1 FM Radio!

For those not able to make the trip you can tune in to KRLQ 94.1 FM radio to follow all the game action and hear coach Blankenship in a post game interview. Broadcast starts at 6:30pm. 

 

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A Special Called meeting of the Jackson Parish Police Jury has been called for 12:00pm on Wednesday, September 14th. The session will take place in theNathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room
of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building, located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

The main reason and sole agenda item of the meeting is to discuss and approve action on the adjudicated property located at 402 8th Street. Discussions of other topics along with announcement and notifications are also possible. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please
contact Emmett Gibbs, Secretary/Treasurer at (318)259-2361 Ext. 3 describing the assistance
that is necessary.

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At long last, the lawsuit filed by local resident, Renee Stringer, against the Town of Jonesboro looks to be resolved. Well maybe. At least the parameters of the settlement payment that Stringer accepted has been agreed to and approved by the Board of Aldermen at their regular monthly meeting held at the Charles H Garrett Community Center on Tuesday, September 13th. 

Following the mediation of a $192,000.00 settlement, the town council agreed to liquidate a CD on deposit so that the amount can be paid. 

According to the information provided by Town of Jonesboro Attorney Douglas Stokes, the plaintiff, Stringer will receive two payments in the amount of $50,000.00 with $87,000.00 going toward legal fees and $5,000.00 being placed into a saving account. 

As part of the agreement and in consideration of one of the two $50K payment amounts, the Town of Jonesboro agreed to purchase Stringers home and property located at 824 6th Street in Jonesboro with Stringer maintaining all mineral rights to the property. Stringer also agreed to payoff the final balance due on the loan on the property provided by the Hodge Bank and Trust Company. 

There is one possible glitch to the proceedings though as explained by Stokes during his presentation to the Town Council. For the settlement to be officially ratified the DEQ and Dept of Health have to sign off on the provisions as well as the administration officials from the federal government. According to Stokes each of the entities has up to 45 days to provide their consent and if just one deny approval the agreement is for naught. 

The session opened with Town Engineer Brad Graff requesint the Board of Aldermen make a Resolution that would give approval to move forward with a couple of projects at the Town of Jonesboro Airport. 

One project involves work on the apron and runway while the other is for the construction of a new terminal building. Fire Department Chief Brandon Brown gave a report and the council reviewed the Jonesboro Police Department report before voting to approve both. No report was submitted by Public Works Director Calvin Wortham, who was not in attendance. 

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NOTE: Today most people only know that Caney Creek Reservoir and Caney Lake State Park is considered one of the jewels of Sportsman’s Paradise, as the state is called. Few remember the countless trials, tribulations, pitfalls and roadblocks that had to be overcome or the role that Woody McDonald played in changing the woods into water. This week: Dam it man!

It was now August of 1982, roughly 15 years since the Jackson Parish Watershed omission received the first appropriation and 11 years since construction first began. During that time many delays had been experienced due to a myriad of reasons including a political spat, lawsuits, bankruptcy of a construction company, lapses in funding and technical problems.

None of that mattered at the present though to the nearly 500 people that gathered at the proposed dam lock site for groundbreaking and dedication ceremonies. Also in attendance was several state dignitaries, including Governor Dave Treen, Representative Jamie Fair, Senator Charles Barham and Jonesboro native E.L. “Bubba” Henry, currently the state commissioner of administration. The event was in celebration of the start of construction on the dam that Patterson Enterprises had won the bid on for 4.8 million dollars.

The contract was awarded following Treen appropriating 11.4 million dollars for the project and giving approval for the repair of roads leading to the facility. A meeting of state administration officials, Representative Jamie Fair, Caney Lake Watershed Commission Chairman, Woody McDonald and Patterson Enterprises cemented things but like everything else involving the lake, even that had its problems. The reason was that extra scrutiny had been applied to the bid that had come in far less than what other 10 companies had submitted and much lower than the 7.7 million dollars state officials had estimated it would cost.

“I couldn’t be happier,” McDonald was quoted as saying in an August 25th article in the Shreveport Times. “People were beginning to wonder if this day would ever happen.”

One in attendance was even quoted as saying it was a miracle, but Representative Fair quickly said that it wasn’t divine intervention that led to this day but primarily the work of one man who never gave up in his quest to see the lake built.

“No one had done more for the birth of Caney Lake than Woody McDonald,” said Fair. “He has worked diligently for nearly two decades to help us to reach this day.”

McDonald quickly diverted the praise to the landowners who sacrificed their land and waited patiently for the lake to be completed, many who could have pulled the plug after the original time frame for the lake to be built had expired.

“People sold land for $100.00 an acre to make this possible,” McDonald was quoted as saying. “Now that was a real sacrifice.”

The comment drew several loud AMENS from the crowd.

Completion of the lake was now estimated to be sometime late in 1983 providing three potential problems could be resolved. One was the weather had to cooperate during the winter, the other the Tenneco pipelines had to be secured and finally a road had to be built linking LA Hwy 34 and Hwy 4.

Naturally the weather was bad, Tenneco dragged their feet in getting the pipelines secured and the finalization of the road was delayed which caused the estimated date of completion to be pushed back until mid 1985.

In a January 15th, 1985 article in the Shreveport Times, McDonald indicated that two more problems had arisen. One was that the original land purchase agreement stipulated that the lake be flooded by January 1, 1985 or the property would revert back to the original owners. The other was that two years prior, the LA Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism along with the Department of Public Works had put two million dollars in the budget for the state park. Now they d9dn’t have the money.

As one local public official said the completiton of the lake was so close but yet so far away. It was a good description but through the efforts of McDonald and the lake commission, who continued to lobby the landowners and state officials, another in the long line of hurdles were cleard and the problems were resolved.

This set the stage for another ceremony on March 1st, this one commemorating the closing of the spillway gates. As irony would have it, the Governor of Louisiana who was supposed to be the one who officially closed the gates, was none other than Edwin Edwards who after being required to sit out a term, won re-election again in 1984.

Roughly 150 people braving frigid weather attended the ceremony leading up to the time when the gates were officially to be closed. As it turned out the gates had already been closed the day before.

“The day before, I loaded up my generator, got my big drill and socket set, went out there and closed the gates myself,” laughed McDonald during a recent interview with the Jackson Parish Journal. “Maybe I shouldn’t have done that, but there was no way that I was going to give Edwards the honor of closing the gates after all the problems he had caused us.”

As it turned out, after all the years of battle between the two, apparently the antagonism was felt both ways.

When McDonald took the podium and stated that “we were going to bury all political hatchets” Edwards was overheard to say “I would like to bury a hatchet in him.”

The lake started filling up and while it didn’t rise as quickly as some would have liked, the day finally came when the reservoir was full. What has transpired since is almost amazing as the story behind the lake being built.

It was hoped that Caney Lake would become a mecca for fishing. The reality exponentially exceeded the expectations as 17 of the top 20 biggest bass ever caught in the state of Louisiana came from Caney Lake in just a manner of a few years. The lakes noteriaty and fame skyrocketed across the nation. There were so many anglers flocking to the lake that finding a parking space at Brown’s Landing was like winning the lottery. Professional anglers who hosted nationally syndicated fishing shows like Bill Dance and Grits Gresham was one of  mamy who fished and filmed documentaries on the incredible size of fish being caught almost daily. 

Then something took place that nearly ruined the lake as a fishery and killed the progress and financial gain the parish was experiencing took place  Next week: – Little causes lots of problems!

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Jackson Parish Watershed Commission Vice President, Gary Joyner, has been receiving weekly updates from with Louisiana Department Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Biologist Manger, Jeff Sibley, in regard to the Salvania treatment program that is on going at Caney Lake.

On Monday, September 12th, Sibley fowarded the following information:

 

See below for post Mr. Joyner shared:

We (LDWF) treated the areas of concern with the salvinia infestation last week. No crews will be working the lake this week, partially due to requirements at other lakes and also to give the treated areas time to decompose. It is anticipated that spraying crews will return to Caney Lake beginning Tuesday, Septbember 19th where they will conduct treatment applications and do clean up as needed over the next couple of weeks. 

Gary Joyner also provides the following information and requests:

First of all and most important CANEY LAKE IS THEIR # 1 PRIORITY RIGHT NOW FOR VEGETATION CONTROL.  Chemical treatment has taken place on Hancock and Clear Creek. The LDWF has surveyed the entire lake and are aware of all the concentrations and pockets of salvania.  It should be noted that the chemical they are spraying has a slow kill rate on salvania, so the results of seeing dead vegetation will be longer to the eye than other types of vegetation.

People have asked what can be done to help. We kindly ask of boaters and fisherman to give the treatment sprayers plenty of room, make sure no wake is lfited where they are working and avoid that area if possible. As you know, the slightest waves and wind moves it all around. For any questions or concerns you are invited to call Jeff Sibley at (318) 371-5294.

Joyner also provides useful information for lake home owners. 

The lake is at a pool stage of 200’0″. It is recommended that home owners or those with docks make a mark that can be easily seen for reference. You can also add another mark if desired at 204’3″ that would reference the record high water mark that took place in 2016.

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The Jackson Parish Hospital (JPH) is pleased to announce that the winners of the Student Athlete of the Week for September 4th – 10th. The ongoing program that the JPH has sponsored for the past several years, recognizes a student athlete from Jonesboro-Hodge, Quitman and Weston High Schools as chosen by select faculty and staff from each school. The honorees are selected by best exemplifing what it means to be a true student athlete through academic acheivement and athletic accomplishment. 

Student Athlete of the Week (Sept. 4th -10th)

Dakota Knox (9th Grade) – Football player at Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Brayden Martin (8th Grade) – Boys basketball player at Quitman High School
Carlynn Waters (tth Grade) – Girls basketball player at Weston High School

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