October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. In an effort to allow Jackson Parish residents show their support, the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce (JPCC), in conjunction with the More Than Conquerors Breast Cancer Support Group, is pleased to announce that on October 8th, a “Give the Boot to Breast Cancer” Parade will take place in the town of Jonesboro. 

Registration to participate is now being taken by the JPCC up until September 23rd. Applications can be picked up at the JPCC office, located at 102 4th Street in Jonesboro or at Dusse’ Boutique at 108 N. Vienna Street in Ruston. For more information you are invited to call (318) 278-0346 or send email to rtgotfavor@yahoo.com.

Give a hoot and help give Breast Cancer the boot!!!!

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The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce joined The Crawfish Basket, located at 800 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro, with a Ribbon cutting ceremony on September 10th celebrating their grand opening.
Owners Nick and Aaron Vondenstein, along with general manage Lana Hensgens, are pleased to bring to Jonesboro a menu that  features farm raised crawfish during the season. along with a variety of other seafood items such as crabs, fish and shrimp. When the crawfish are out of season, fried fish, fried/boiled shrimp and various other delicious products are still available. A drive thru window is provided for your convenience as well as the opportunity to come inside and purchase a large inventory of frozen seafood items. 

Hours of operation are:
Tuesday-Thursday 3:30-8:30pm
Friday-Sunday 11am-8:30pm

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Clean livin’, that’s what it is.

What I thought was an email joke from the wealthy Amazon.com founder’s ex-wife was followed by a person wanting to give me a baby grand piano, followed by a couple of Powerball winners wanting to give me money and an elderly gentleman with maybe a bad conscious has turned into a miraculous reality for yours truly.

Your writer buddy here is about to be rich, is the long and short of it.

Years ago, a Nigerian prince emailed me to say he was “desperately” trying to smuggle his wealth out of his country. Bad guys were out to get it and all.

He just needed my bank account number so he could send the dough to me, and I would hold it if I didn’t mind, and he’d show up and get it back and give me a nice gift for my troubles. A “nice gift” being some side-striped jackals, as many African elephants as I could stand, a herd of red river hogs and, don’t let me forget to mention, a couple million in United States dollars, which he could afford because two million Benjamins is couch change for your modern Nigerian prince.

Figured it had to be a hoax. Moved on.

But …

A few months ago, I got another email explaining that a couple had “donated” $600,000 to me since they had just won the Powerball ticket of $316.3 million — that’s million with an ‘M’ — and all I had to do was reply to the mail.

Please, I was born at night, but not last night.

Hoax City. Moved on.

But y’all, things kept happening. Like a few weeks ago when my email box contained a “Yamaha baby grand” in the Subject Line and I discovered this, punctuation errors and all:

“How are you doing today? I am looking to give away my late husband’s Yamaha baby grand piano to a passionate instrument lover, Please let me know if you will take it or have someone who will care for it.

“Regards,

“Kate”

Kate. One of my favorite female names. Plus, she’d started with wondering how I was doing, which was, I don’t know, kind. These are hard times. It was — what’s the word? — sweet. Thoughtful.

I didn’t let the comma that was supposed to be a period confuse me; she’d lost her husband, for goodness sakes, was burdened by the baby grand that he used to play, probably singing Cole Porter to her, and she just needed help. And what could I get on today’s market for a baby grand? Probably a half-dozen car payments.

I loved her immediately.

But then Jerry wrote me. He was interested in “monthly donations.” While I appreciated Kate’s sentiment, the lure of a monthly stipend was hard to pass up.

“I realize it takes money to run and operate the University and it costs money to help people every day. I get $1,060.21 in disability benefits direct deposit to my checking account on the third every month unless the third during the weekend deposit Friday. Please contact me if you feel my benefits would be useful. And thank you for your time.”

I thought back to the email from MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire ex-wife of Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos. She’d given, at the time, $4.2 billion — that’s billion with a ‘B’ — of her fortune to more than 300 organizations. Food banks. Rescue shelters. Needy folk. Me, maybe…

And that’s when it hit me. The rich Nigerian prince and MacKenzie and the Powerball winners and even the piano widow were just other people posing as them and trying to milk me for money I didn’t have. But ….

I still wrote the Nigerian prince. I know … I know … But what if?

The joke is that one day, a Nigerian prince is going to die and in his room they will find a bucketful of diamonds and jewels and money and a note that reads: “I tried to give most of this away by email but …”

If it’s true, great. The next rounds on me. If it’s a hoax?, fine. But just know …

I folded up like a one-egg pudding and sent him my bank account number Monday. If he wants the 346 dollars and change, I have in there, hope he has at it. The best Nigerian buffet in Port Harcourt is on me, along with a car wash and a night at the Maiduguri Inn & Suites.

If the rest of you need money, just come to me. Don’t fall for this stuff. If you do, there’s a price to pay.

Contact Teddy for loans and personal gifts at teddy@latech.edu

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The Jackson Parish Tourism Board needs YOUR help!
If your business provides lodging (hotel, camping, short-term rentals), restaurant/food options, and shopping/souvenirs for visitors to Jackson Parish, please send your website/Facebook page and any other contact information to VisitJacksonParish@gmail.com for our VisitJacksonParish.com website.

We want our visitors to know about you, so reach out!

The Jackson Parish Tourism Commission was established by an Ordinance in April of 1988 to be responsible for meeting regularly to review, discuss, and take action to promote tourism through development, maintenance, and initiative of the tourist industry and to preserve and develop historic sites and areas, museums, and tourist attractions throughout Jackson Parish.

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It is that time of year again to nominate individuals to Serve as Grand Marshal for the 2022 Christmas Wonderland in the Pines Christmas parade. The parade will be November 26 at 4:30 PM. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce office, located at 402 4th Street in Jonesboro. Nomination forms can also be download from the Jackson Parish chamber.org website. Nominations must be received no later than 11:30am on October 24th.

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by Charles Burkett (KNOE) – In the ArkLaMiss, small towns tend to have a community favorite of where to eat. In Jonesboro, that place is Traina’s Bakery.

Located just behind the courthouse, Traina’s has not changed much in 81 years. It is family-owned and has been since the beginning.

The parents of the owner’s wife started Traina’s as a grocery. Bruce Thomas, owner of the bakery, said he went in and met his wife when she was working, ultimately her father hired him.

“Met my wife here in 1974 she was working in here of course and I happen to come in and see her and just kept coming back to see her. And we started dating, have dated ever since,” said Thomas.Thomas says customers have kept them going since 1941.

“Customers are number one,” Thomas says. “We preach they’re always right. Friendly, friendly help. I think I’ve got a really good crew right now.”

The staff says they are like family and make everyone that comes feel as if they are a part of it as well.

“It’s so many personalities, but we all get along. It’s family,” says Kelbie Garrett, a server at Traina’s.

The food is fun, and many should try the meat roll — salt pork rolled in a dough like a cinnamon roll.

Their country-fried steak is also amazing.

Garrett says the business has always stayed the same, and it will continue to successfully keep the great atmosphere.

“It’s not gonna change. Watch it. It’s worked for 81 years,” said Garrett.

To see the segment that was aired click here. 

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Alyssa Martin has been chosen as the Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School Student of the Month for September. As result of her selection, Martin was presented with a certificate of achievement and a $20 Mcdonald’s gift card.

Assistant Principal, Jacob Barron and the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) team would like to thank Mr. Garner Johnson and Hodge Bank and Trust for their generosity in donating to our PBIS program!

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The Ladies of the Lake hosted  “Paddle for the Cure” this past Saturday morning at Caney Lake. The organization challenged participating companies to put a team together and race each other on the lake to help bring awareness and raise money for the battle against cancer. 

At this year’s Paddle for the Cure, the organization raised $6,800, and those funds will be presented to the Cancer League Foundation to assist patients battling cancer in Jackson Parish. This was the second year Ladies of the Lake hosted Paddle for the Cure. The 3rd annual Paddle for the Cure will happen again in 2023.

In recognition of the event, KNOE-TV8 rand a segment commemorating the event and the effort by the ladies to give back. To view the segment click here. 

 

 

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(Stacker Publication) – Across the United States, 52 million Americans are 65 years or older, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and a quarter of them live in just three states: California, Florida, and Texas. By comparison, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming, and Alaska each have fewer than 150,000 senior residents.

The size of a state’s senior population means a lot in terms of demand for resources like health care, affordable housing, assisted living, in-home and nursing care, and support services, and the quality and availability of those resources help determine where seniors migrate.

With baby boomers moving into old age, fewer babies being born, and longer life expectancies, the senior population of America is on a spectacular rise. The lengthening of the U.S. life expectancy has been particularly dramatic, rising to nearly 79 years from 68 years in 1950.

Stacker compiled a list of parishes with the most seniors in Louisiana using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Parishes are ranked by the highest percentage of residents 65 years or older according to 2020 5-year estimates.

Jackson Parish ranked 5th overall out of the states parishes. Below is a list of parameters rankings were determined by:

Population aged 65 or older: 20.5%
Population aged 18 and younger: 20.9%
Median age: 41.8 years old
Median age of males: 39.6 years old
Median age of females: 43.9 years old
Total population: 15,822 people

Neighboring, Bienville Parish was just one behind at #6, Winn Parish was at #13, Caldwell Parish at #14, Ouachita Parish at #46. Lincoln Parish was not shown. The parish with the least amount of senior per average is Tangipahoa with 14.5% or residents 65 or older. Tensas Parish tops the list with 24.6% or its residents classified as senior citizens

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Carmel-by-the-Sea was, and remains, a picturesque oceanside one-square-mile town 120 miles south of San Francisco. At the time of the 1986 mayoral election, the town consisted of 4,825 residents. Carmel had “rigid preservation and development rules,” which frustrated many of the residents, including Junior. For example, the town council refused to grant a permit for an ice cream shop because of their concerns over water usage, parking issues, and litter problems that were certain to come along with the new business. The town had strict rules concerning signs, awnings, paint colors, and fences around homes.

Junior, then 55 years old, had lived in Carmel for two decades, was a divorced father of two teenagers, and owned a restaurant in town. “I had the experience a lot of people had in this community of going before the city council, and I watched a mighty closed-minded group of people who were not particularly courteous or friendly to the community,” he said during an interview. “I felt if they could do it to me, there certainly must be other people out there that had even more of their life invested in what they were discussing. There’s no reason to make jokes about it or be treated rudely.” He argued that Carmel officials could enforce building codes “in a friendly manner” rather than with “threats and intimidation.”

After careful consideration, Junior decided to run for mayor, a position which only paid a salary of $200 per month. This was no small feat. He challenged 61-year-old two-term mayor Charlotte Townsend and two other candidates for the position. Incumbent Mayor Townsend favored the tight restrictions which had been put into place to retain the community’s character. Junior was not in favor of over-development nor was he in favor of mass tourism. Junior saw the need for change.

By most accounts, Junior was a reserved and quiet man. Until February 21, 1986, Junior had never made a campaign speech in his life, yet he drew the loudest applause during the first electoral debate in the small town. Whereas previous electoral debates in Carmel usually drew a crowd of between 10 to 20 people, this debate drew about 200 people. The focus of Junior’s campaign was to replace the negative relations between the city and its citizens with “positive camaraderie.” Incumbent Mayor Townsend argued, “If you want more tourism … more intrusion of the business community … more traffic and erosion of community character, you should vote for any of my opponents here.”

And they did. Voters went to the polls on April 8, 1986. When the votes were tallied, Junior received 2,166 votes, Townsend – 799, Tim Grady – 31 votes, and Paul Laub – 6 votes. 72 percent of voters chose Junior. The voters had made Junior’s day. Thrilled at the overwhelming show of support, Junior visited local taverns and celebrated by having drinks with well-wishers, a celebration which lasted well into the early hours of the following morning.

Work as the town’s mayor got off to a rocky start. In one meeting, after four planning commissioners opposed his policies for change, Junior fired them and replaced them with what naysayers referred to as Junior’s “Clones.” Under Junior’s leadership, Carmel installed more public restrooms for the town’s tourists, the library got a new annex, which Junior personally funded, and Junior purchased for preservation the historic Mission Ranch which was in danger of being torn down and replaced with condominiums. Carmel finally got its ice cream parlor.

Junior served his full two-year term as Carmel’s mayor and did not seek reelection. Despite what his opponent in the election claimed, Carmel’s character remained intact. Some people tried to convince Junior to run for higher office, but he was simply not interested.

Today, Junior owns several properties in Carmel including a restaurant and a hotel. Although in his 90s, Junior still works creating entertaining products that many of us enjoy. Since his stint as mayor, Junior has won four Academy Awards and other accolades too numerous to list here. For many, Junior will always be associated with a character he played called Dirty Harry, but we all know Clinton Eastwood, Jr. as Clint Eastwood

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NEW ORLEANS —The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is reminding residents of a new law regarding required carbon monoxide alarms in homes across the state. A law was passed during the 2022 legislative session making it required for homes to have at least one carbon monoxide alarm in any house sold or leased after Jan. 1, 2023.

The State Fire Marshal also said the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Council adopted an amendment to the state’s residential building code requiring carbon monoxide alarms to be installed at the same time a whole-home, standby generator is installed. This goes into effect the same day.

“These changes are the direct result of the tragic aftermath of the 2020 and 2021 hurricane disasters across our state that saw more than a dozen carbon monoxide-related deaths and dozens more hospitalizations, all attributed to both portable and standby generator use,” said State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis in an issued statement, “We’re grateful to the housing and real estate industry for being proactive ahead of the law change to ensure everyone is appropriately educated on this effort to save lives well before the law goes into effect.”

If a resident needs assistance obtaining a smoke alarm, the SFM’s Operation Save-A-Life has more information here.

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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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Foster Farms announced this week that it has increased the entry level wage rate for its Farmerville, Louisiana, processing facility to $17.30 per hour from the current start rate of $12.70 per hour. The rate change is effective September 11.

Farmerville TEAM Members also qualify for a very comprehensive health care plan, as well as disability and life insurance coverage. Foster Farms had also proposed other contractual changes including improving Team Member benefits related to vacation and holidays, however the UFCW Local 455 and Foster Farms were not able to agree within the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement. Foster Farms is always looking for enhancements to the workplace environment, keeping TEAM member safety top of mind.

“We want to hire and retain the best people in Union Parish and the surrounding region,” said David Alverson, Foster Farms’ Farmerville Complex manager. “That means ensuring that wages and benefits are competitive in our industry and our community, particularly at a time when we are all being impacted by high inflation.” The Foster Farms Farmerville complex employs 1,000 TEAM members and is currently hiring to fill a bit more than 600 new positions on various shifts.”

Foster Farms launched a similar wage increase program at its Livingston, California, facility in early July, as well as at its Kelso, Washington facility in August.

“Competitive wages and benefits, along with an emphasis on TEAM member safety and training, are the building blocks of a culture nobody wants to walk away from,” added Arturo Towns, Foster Farms chief human resource officer. “This is the culture we want to create and provide to our valued TEAM members across the entire Foster Farms company.”

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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 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. 

 

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.  

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before the home opener at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium began everywhere West Ouachita looked was a sea of players and people clad in red. By games end it was Jonesboro-Hodge seeing red. That was because of the 28-6 defeat at the hands of the Chiefs, who scored three times in the second half on short drives that broke a 6-6 halftime deadlock.

The contest was dubbed the “Red Out” game in honor of Lajavion Nichols, who would have been a senior at JHHS this year but tragically lost his life along with two others in a horrific auto accident last summer. The rebuilding Tigers honored their fallen teammate by playing inspired ball throughout the contest and even took their first lead of the season.

“I was pleased at the effort we gave, especially in the first half,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “I thought we grew as a team, but we still have a long way to go before we are where we need to be.”

JHHS brought the local fans to their feet and grabbed a 6-0 lead in the first quarter when Symeon Malone connected with Xavier Atkins streaking down the right sideline for a 78-yard score. The lengthy touchdown marked the 8th longest pass and catch for a score in Tiger history.

Malone, who quarterbacked the Junior Varsity team last season, entered the contest on the Tigers second possession of the game. The move to rotate Malone with Dakota Knox was planned prior to the contest by the Tiger coaching staff.

“It was nothing against Dakota,” said Blankenship about the Freshman, who got the opportunity to start the West Ouachita game following his performance in week one. “He moved the team well on the first drive, but Symeon offers a different skill set and we wanted to see how that would benefit us.”

Immediate returns! Following an incompletion on his first pass of the year, Malone demonstrated his strong arm by lofting a beautiful spiral downfield from the JH 22-yard line. Atkins, better known for his defensive prowess but starting to prove that he can also be an offensive threat, ran under the bomb just past midfield, fought off a defender and sprinted the final 40 yards to paydirt.

It looked like the Tigers would take the six-point advantage into the half but failure to convert a 4th and inches from their own 48-yard line, with just 1:32 left in the second quarter, set the stage for West Ouachita to go into the half tied. Expecting the Tigers massive offensive line that averages 305 lbs. across to clear the way, Knox attempted a quarterback sneak but was stood up for no gain.

“Not making that first down was disappointing,” reflected Blankenship. “We should be able to convert that.”

Momentum shift! Taking over at the JH 48 yard line the Chiefs immediately capitalized on their best field position of the game up to that point by bursting out a 46 yard gain. Seconds later, a two yard run put the Chiefs on the board with just :47 ticks left on the clock. The score fueled new-found momentum for the Chiefs coming out of the break leading to a 72-yard second half kickoff return that gave West Ouachita a first down at the Tigers 18-yard line. Two plays later the Tigers were down 12-6.

“The final minute of the first half and first minute of the second was really the difference in the game,” said Blankenship. “We had basically controlled the game up to that point.”

West Ouachita stretched the advantage to 20-6 with 11:00 left to play after forcing a Tiger punt from the shadow of their own goal posts that gave the Chiefs prime field position at the Tiger 38-yard line. The JHHS defense stood tall to force a fourth down but couldn’t get the Chiefs off the field, instead allowing a 33 yard pass to paydirt. The final Chief score came after another failed fourth down attempt by the Tiger offense gave West Ouachita the ball at the JHHS 40 yard line. Six runs later the icing on West Ouachita’s cake was applied.

“We weren’t in the best position to go for it being it was fourth and ten but with the clock winding down and us needing two scores, we really didn’t have a choice.” reasoned Blankenship.

The pregame prognosis was that the contest would be a defensive battle and it was. Jonesboro-Hodge had 201 yards of total offense with 126 yards coming through the air and only 75 yards in 27 attempts managed on the ground. West Ouachita didn’t fare much better, totaling 214 yards in 45 plays. Xavier Atkins led the Tigers with 14 tackles, 1 assist and 1 tackle for a loss. Peyton Smith also had a big night with 5 tackles and 3 assists. Cartavious “Hambone” Waters recovered a fumble. 

First Families of JHHS Football recognized! During halftime of the contest family members of the Stringer, Williams and Cowans family were honored as a “First Family of JHHS Football” which is a recognition program of former Tiger players sponsored by the Jackson Parish Journal. 

Those honored were former Jackson HIgh and Rundell Jr. High coach Willie Stringer, Cedric Stringer, Pete Stringer, Tave Stringer, Scott Stringer, Donald Williams, Robert Williams, Oshay Cowans and Terry Cowans. 

To see a video clip of the presentation click here. 

Tigers treated to pregame meal! Showing their support for the JHHS football program, the Tigers were treated to a pregame meal by Jonesboro Chief of Police, James “Spike” Harris, Jonesboro Board of Aldermen members, Nia-Evans Johnson and Pete Stringer and former Jonesboro Mayor, James Bradford.  

“Our players really appreciated these three feeding them before the game,” said Blankenship. “We feel blessed to have our community support us the way they do.”

TEAM	1	2	3	4	TOTAL
Jonesboro-Hodge (0-2)	6	0	0	0	6
West Ouachita (2-0)	0	6	6	16	28

Scoring:
1st: JHHS – Malone pass to Atkins for 78 yards (XP no good)
2nd: WOHS – 2 yard run (XP no good)
4th: WOHS  – 33 yard pass ( 2 point conversion)
4th: WOHS – 6 yard run (2 point conversion)

JHHS Individual Statistics:

Passing:
Symeon Malone 4-11-78yds 1 TD
Dakota Knox 7-13-48 yds
Rushing:
Ed’Tavous Drayton 9-28
Jason Blackburn 7-29
Chance Leonard 5-18
Symeon Malone 3-2
Dakota Knox 3- (-2)
Receiving:
Omarrion Jackson 6-17
Ed’Tavous Drayton 2-9
Xavier Atkins 1-78 1 TD
Zion Gray 1-12
Jaylin Barnes 1-10
Tackles:
Xavier Atkins – 14 tackles, 1 assist, 1 tackle for loss
Peyton Smith – 5 tackles, 3 assists
Karmakize Barber – 4 tackles, 3 assists
Ed’Tavious Drayton – 4 tackles
Kehlin Boston – 3 tackles, 2 assists
Cartavious Waters – 3 tackles, 1 assist
Cameron Leonard – 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss
Demirrrious Jones – 2 tackles, 5 assists

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A Resolution regarding the Jonesboro Airport, settlement payment in the Jonesboro vs Stringer lawsuit and the engagement of a CPA for the 2021-22 audit will be the main topics for discussion at the monthly meeting of the Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen meeting this Tuesday.

Also on the agenda is the customary request to approve the minutes, bill and financials from the previous month as well as comments from Mayor Leslie Thompson and the council members. 

The public is invited to attend the session that will take place at 6:00pm in the Charles H. Garrett Convention Center, located at 182 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. 

In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) id accomodations are needed, please contact the Jonesboro Town Hall prior to meeting to make the neccessary arrangements. 

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The first part of the announcement by LHSAA director Eddie Bonine was well received by the athletic departments at Jonesboro-Hodge, Quitman and Weston High Schools. The second that was in regard to the post season playoff brackets for this year was shocking! 

Finally setting the parameters for competition for the 2022-23 athletic school year, the LHSAA granted approvals to the appeals of 26 schools, who had been designated as “select” schools back in June. The three Jackson Parish schools were in that group meaning that all JHHS, Quitman and Weston are now once again designated as “non-select” schools.

“I am very happy with the decision,” said JHHS Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Terrance Blankenship. “In reality thought it was the right thing to do as you can’t get more “public” than all three of our parish schools.”

What created the move in the first place was a new definition adopted by the LHSAA of what a “select” school and “non-select” school was. Instead of the general acceptance of a “select” school being a private school and a “non-select” school being a public school the LHSAA reclassified all “select” schools as being those who were private, charter,  or what caused the largest number of schools to be moved, those who had open enrollments such as what Jackson Parish has. 

The change in terminology was designed to make the two classifications more equal in number. This was accomplished in the end as even after the appeal process te “non-select” schools now number 217 or 52.93% of all LHSAA member schools while the “select” schools now number 193 or 47.07% of all schools. 

BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT! It was the second part of the announcement that created such an uproar. In a landmark decison that had a bombshell effect all over the state, the LHSAA decided instead of the 7 classes of “non-select” schools and five divisions of “select” schools there will now be just eight classes total, four non-select and four select.

In regard to the post season in football, the non-select playoffs will include 28 teams while the select playoffs will feature 24 participants. In girls and boys basketball, the non-select playoffs will feature 32 teams while the select playoffs will include 28 teams and in softball and baseball, the non-select playoffs will feature 32 teams while the select playoffs will include 24 teams in each of the classes.

What has caused the most discussion is where all the schools in the state ended up in each of the divisions. This was especially true in Jackson Parish where now all three schools will be in the same division for the majority of sports. 

Did you ever think that Quitman and Weston would be in the same district with Jonesboro-Hodge and Winnfield? It could not only be a possibility but a real probability unless the LHSAA changes directions in the January meetings. That is when all  membership schools will get a chance to voice their opinions and a final decision on the 2023 athletic calendar and district realignments will take place. 

For a complete listing of every school in the LHSAA and the divisions they compete in for each sport go to LHSAA.com

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After serving as the Children’s Coordinator at the Jackson Parish Library (JPL) for over a decade, Terrye Shackleford, has announced her retirement effective at the end of September. In honor of her tremendous dedication to the JPL and the countless number of children she has touched through her creativity and devotion the Board of Directors, administration and staff are dedicating the month of September in her honor. 

“Ms. Terrye” as she is affectionately known enters a new chapter of her life after giving 45 years to the education and development of children, serving in the Louisiana School System for 34 years before coming to the JPL for the last 11 years. 

“Terrye will be greatly missed,” said JPL Director Floyd Knox. “She has been a tremendous asset to our Library and a great friend to us all.”

Patrons are invited to show their appreciation by coming by and giving their well wishes any time during the month. A box is also available for children and adults alike to drop cards of thanks in. 

 

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The 2022 Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame (JPSHF) Induction Ceremony Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 1st at the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. The event will begin at 5:00pm for the social time with the program following at 6:00pm. 

The Class of 2022 include Mark Hale, Derickel Saulsberry, Ted Reeves, Greg Harrell and Ashley Butler McCoy. Special Awards of Distinction will also be presented in honor of Carrell Dowies and Jimmie Davis. 

The following High School Athletes of the Year for 2021-22 will also be recognized:

Jonesboro-Hodge High School: Devontae Mozee, Xabrianna Jackson
Quitman High School: Ty Simonelli, Bethany Leach
Weston High School: Davis Tolar, Mary Catherine Hay 

Tickets are on sale for $25.00 per person or $175.00 per table (seating of 8). To place your order call (318) 259-4693 during the hours of 8:00am – 11:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

For a limited time the JPSHF is also offering the opportunity to place ads in this year’s commerative program. Cost of ads are as follows:

$50.00 – 1/4 page
$100.00 – 1/2 page
$200.00 – Full page

Donations are also being accepted. 

If sending payment by mail please send to:
Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame
PO Box 220
Jonesboro, LA 71251 

For more information on ads or tickets call Wilda Smith at (318) 259-4693 or Harrell Bond Jr. at (318) 243 5266. 

 

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The Jackson Parish School Board will gather for their monthly session on Monday, September 12th in the meeting room of the Central Office located at 315 Pershing Avenue in Jonesboro. The activity will begin with committee meetings at 10:15am followed by a special called meeting at 10:45 before the general session starts at 11:00am. 

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA (10:45am)

1. Opening of the 2022-2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA (11:00am)

Invocation – Calvin Waggoner
2. Pledge of Allegiance – Rickey McBride
3. Call to Order
4. Consider approving the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on August 1, 2022.
5. Consider approving the 2021-2022 revised General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.
6. Consider approving the 2022-2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.
7. Consider adopting items per the Committee Reports attached hereto.
8. Superintendent’s Comments
9. Adjourn

In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact David Claxton at 318-259-4456 describing the assistance that is necessary.

 

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Note: Recently, Chef John Mayer and the Jackson Parish Hospital was featured in the following Contract Food Service Management article entitled: HOSPITAL’S DINING PROGRAM MAKES A BIG IMPACT ON COMMUNITY CULTURE.

Jonesboro, LA – Everyday Chef John Mayer creates satisfying meals with regional flavor for the patients and staff of Jackson Parish Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Jonesboro. Chef Mayer is employed by Culinary Services Group, a food management company contracted by the hospital in June of 2021. 

With dishes like shrimp étouffée, jambalaya, and Cajun pasta on the menu, Chef Mayer is not only changing people’s perception of hospital food, but he’s also revitalizing the hospital cafeteria and making it a gathering place for staff.

“There are no big I’s and little U’s,” says John Morgan, CEO of Jackson Parish Hospital.

Morgan explains further that it’s not uncommon to see doctors, administrative workers, and maintenance staff all sitting together, co-mingling and enjoying a meal together.

“It’s just impacted [the community] in that people want to be here instead of going out and eating somewhere else, it’s a community and family and we’re all together in one place.”

Since taking over the hospital’s dining services Chef John Mayer has seen a 66% increase in meals served in a month. Of course, the hospital has grown from 12-beds to 25-beds due to a recently completed patient wing renovation, but the hospital has been quick to point out that patient guest visits have increased during mealtimes when guests have the option of an additional meal to eat with the patient they’re visiting at the hospital. There’s also been an increase in staff breakfasts and lunches thanks to new southern-style menu choices.

“We took the pressure off the can opener and placed it on knife skills in the kitchen,” jokes Chef Mayer, who’s implemented fresh, from-scratch meals, with plenty of fresh produce, non-frozen items, and locally sourced eggs.

Through this fresh-is-best approach, Mayer has been able to stabilize the patient per-day cost, driving it down more than seventy cents per meal. Breakfast at the hospital features, fresh juice, eggs made-to-order, grits, biscuits and gravy, Cajun sausage, pan sausage, pancakes, and waffles. Lunch often features Cajun specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and shrimp étouffée, but also features freshly made pot pies and a variety of cakes made by the “excellent country cooks” on Mayer’s kitchen team.

“Hospital food has a new connotation here,” says Morgan. “Some patients have even refused to leave without getting some delicious food to take home. 

Jackson Parish Hospital may be rural, but the hospital has invested heavily in state-of-the-art technology to improve patient experiences. They’ve added a new wing and modernized all patient rooms to include features like LED lighting, flat-panel televisions, UV air purification, and negative pressure. Every nurse’s station has patient monitoring dashboards and digital whiteboards in each patient room. It’s clear the hospital is committed to providing a high quality of care, but they recognize that technology and modernization are not the only components to an enhanced patient stay.

“One of the hardest things to get right in a hospital, you’d think it would be the care, but it’s not necessarily. The food is one of the hardest things to get right,” reflected Morgan. “The patients don’t feel well, maybe they’re nauseated, maybe they’re getting antibiotics or various things that change their taste buds, so it’s a hard thing to get right. And I guess the real issue is it’s a subjective, moving target because what I like and what you like are two different things.”

Morgan goes on to say how impressed he is with Chef Mayer’s commitment to making connections with patients. Mayer takes time to meet with every patient both before and after meals, asking them about their diet and trying to make sure they’re getting food they enjoy.

“If they’re on a renal, diabetic, or cardiac diet of course there are going to be things on the menu they can’t have. But when there is menu overlap, I try to make the same item for the patients that the staff are eating,” says Mayer. “One thing the patients really seem to like is when they see a brand they recognize on their tray, a Tony Chachere’s seasoning or Tabasco packet makes a huge difference.”

The decision to partner with Culinary Services Group was not one the hospital considered lightly.

“We looked at other companies,” says Morgan, “But just the way CSG presented themselves to us and the overall tenor of how you have to care and have to do the right thing even when no one looking, those types of things just resonated with us. I felt like if we wanted to separate ourselves from other hospitals, we had to do something different. You can’t do the same thing everyone else is doing and get different results.”

Today he’s glad the hospital and its board of directors made the decision to partner with Culinary Services Group.

“Our food has become our calling card here at Jackson Parish. The care is great, the rooms are great, we have great doctors and nurses but having Culinary Services Group and a great chef like John Mayer here really helps us stand out. He has been a rockstar around here, everyone likes him, he’s a good guy.”

The future of hospital dining looks bright at Jackson Parish. The hospital is currently renovating the kitchen space. There are plans to add more seating in the hospital cafeteria and a touch-and-go staff kiosk for evening and weekend employees who currently enjoy refrigerators stocked with fresh salads, sandwiches, and other healthy grab-and-go items. Jackson Parish Hospital is an emergency evacuation site, so Chef Mayer says he’d also like to create more appetizing meals to keep on hand in case of emergencies. 

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Everyone has heard many “wives” tales about various signs that indicate things. One of the more popular one is that if a groundhog sees his shadow it means six more weeks of winter and if he doesn’t it means an early spring. Another example is that if the cows are laying down, the fish won’t be biting. Then there is the one about if it thunders in February it means a cold spell in April.  

One that history says is more fact than fiction that helps to determine how bad a winter is going to be is the shape shown inside a persimmon seed. No kidding! 

For those of you who aren’t aware when you open up a persimmon seed there are three basic shapes that can and will appear. What makes it really cool is that each is related to the eating utensils of a knife, fork and a spoon. What do each mean in relation to winter? 

Spoons – We will be shoveling snow
Forks – Mild winter to be expected
Knife – Super frigid winds that will “cut” like a knife

Of course, this is not in any way a scientific way to tell what is going to happen but in 2020 the seeds showed knives and we had a hard freeze. The 2021 seeds showed forks and we got a mild winter. What are this year’s seeds showing?

In cracked seeds that have been documented from several areas in north and south Louisiana the insides were in shapes of spoons. So should we expect a cold winter this year with snow? Only time will tell, but don’t forget you heard it first from the persimmon seeds if we do.

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If you wondered if there were talented young budding artists in Jackson Parish all you have to do is go the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library to get an answer. There you will find through the month of September on display the renderings done by school age students ranging from Kindergarten to the 12th grade who competed in the 2022 Art Contest, sponsored by the Jackson Parish Tourism Board. 

Obviously, the judges had a hard time in determining the winners in each of the four divisions, broken down by age groups. This was proven by the fact that there were several ties among those chosen as first, second and third place winners. One who did stand out among all others was Hayden Seymore, who was awarded the “Best of Show” ribbon for his beautiful wood duck rendition and won first and third place in the 4th – 6th grade division. 

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