The outstanding accomplishments achieved by participants of the 11 varsity sports fielded by Quitman High School this past school year were recognized this past Monday, May 15th, at the annual Wolverine Athletic Banquet.

The QHS sports program had a banner year highlighted by a state runner-up finish in softball, 3rd place state golf tournament finish, multiple district championships, and even a national championship qualifying effort. Individually, several were crowned as state track and field champions as well as having many receiving All-State and All-District recognition.

2022-23 QHS Athletic Banquet Award Honorees

Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame QHS Athlete of the Year
Male: Blake Carter
Female: Cali Deal

Boys Basketball

Team Awards:
Most Valuable Player: Logan Ponder
Wolverine Award: Blake Carter
Defensive Player of the Year: Riley Duck
Coach’s Award: Noah Leach
State and District Awards:
All State Honorable Mention: Logan Ponder
All District 1B First Team: Logan Ponder
All District 1B Second Team: Gavyn Caskey
All District 1B Second Team: Blake Carter
All District 1B Honorable Mention: Eli Walker
All District 1B Honorable Mention: Brayden Smith

Girls Basketball

Team Awards:
Emma Carter: FG% Leader, Short Corner Sniper
Summer Grillette: Defensive MVP
A.J. Gray: Wolverine Award
Ansley Folks: Wolverine Award
Anna Leach: Most Improved, 6th Man
Cali Deal: Team Leader – Scoring, Rebounding, Blocks, Free Throw Attempts
Brayli Stewart: Most 3’s Made, Sideline Sniper
Bethany Leach: Playmaker Award, Team Leader – Free Throw %, Assists, Steals
State and District Awards:
All State Honorable Mention: Cali Deal
All District 1B First Team: Cali Deal
All District 1B First Team: Bethany Leach (Honorary)
All District 1B Second Team: Brayli Stewart
All District 1B Second Team: Emma Carter
All District 1B Honorable Mention: Summer Grillette
All District 1B Honorable Mention: Anna Leach

Softball

Team Awards:
Most Valuable Player – Cali Deal
Offensive MVP – Maggie Guyotte
Defensive MVP – Karley Huckaby
Lady Wolverine Award – Madeline Vail
Team Spirit Award- Madison Chaplin
Senior Recognition:
Madeline Vail
Madison Kaye Brymer
Averie Williams
Skylar Hall
District Awards (State Awards not yet determined)
District 1B Coach of the Year: Justin Dodson
District 1B Most Valuable Player – Cali Deal
All District 1B First Team: Maggie Guyotte
All District 1B First Team: Madison Chaplin
All District 1B First Team: Madison Kaye Brymer
All District 1B First Team: Madeline Vail
All District 1B Second Team: Karley Huckaby
All District 1B Second Team: Hallie Kate Pullig
All District 1B Second Team: Averie Williams
All District 1B Second Team: Skylar Hall
All District 1B Honorable Mention: Anna Leach

Baseball

Team Awards:
Most Valuable Player – Blake Carter
Defensive Player of the Year – Logan Ponder
Breakout Player of the Year – Kace West
Wolverine Award – Maddox Duck
Senior Recognition:
Blake Carter
Cam Deal
District Awards (State Awards Not Yet Determined)
All District 1B First Team: Logan Ponder
All District 1B First Team: Blake Carter
All District 1B First Team: Cam Deal
All District 1B Second Team: Riley Duck
All District 1B Second Team: Ian Tilley
All District 1B Second Team: Kace West

Powerlifting

Division V State Qualifier – Sebastian Guin

Tennis

Most Valuable Player – Libby Morgan
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Libby Morgan
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Emani Gomez
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Abby Paris
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Kinley Walker
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Reese Womack
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Walker Medaires
Division IV Regional Qualifier – Gage McMurray

Cross Country

Most Valuable Performer – Gage Horton

Golf

Most Valuable Performer – Eli Walker

Cheerleading

Wolverine Award – Ellie Burns
Rookie Award – Ava Rogers
Outstanding Leadership Award – Maddie Grace Giddens
Outstanding Flyer – Madison Patton

Fishing:

National Tournament Qualifiers – Hayden Davis, Maddox Duck 

She’s old, gotten fairly long in the tooth and like most of us, we tend to slow down once this happens to us. There is hope, however, for one of this area’s favorite lakes, Lake Claiborne.

I was fortunate to live in Homer when the lake was constructed and watched water begin trickling over the spillway half a century ago indicating that at long last the lake was now what it was designed to be, a brand new 6400 acre body of water that would provide recreational opportunities not only for the folks living in Claiborne Parish but around north Louisiana as well.

I found a lot on the Beaver Creek branch of the lake, put my money down and purchased the lot so I could enjoy what this new lake had to offer, and boy, did it offer some good stuff.

After purchasing the lot, clearing it off, I did something then I couldn’t think of doing
now. With the help of friends, I built a pier and boat house where I kept my ski boat and fishing boat and there weren’t many afternoons after work that I was not out there taking my kids skiing and searching for some of the best fishing holes.

One particular hot spot for bass was a row of green willows that grew in the middle of
Beaver Creek just a long cast from my pier. This was one of the hottest spots on the lake to ease up early morning before the sun began to peak over the distant trees to the row of willows, cast out a Tiny Torpedo next to the greenery. I’ve had successful fishing trips since but nothing to me was more fun than being close enough to be able to glance over my shoulder at my boat house, cast the lure and watch a bass explode on it.

Man, that was some genuine fun.

I eventually moved from Homer, sold my lot and my trips back to the lake became fewer and further between and it was just as well because the red hot fishing Claiborne had offered was starting to wane. The lake began acting like most lakes with some age on them as vegetation died away and things just weren’t the same any longer.

Something has happened to this half a century old lake over the past few years. First off, the Lake Commission arranged to purchase and release in the lake a species of bass that would hopefully add a shot in the arm to the lake, Tiger bass.

Genetically, they’re a special combination of native largemouth and those of the Florida strain that while not having the potential of growing as large as pure Florida’s, tend to be more aggressive and more likely to strike a lure.

I recently visited with Fisheries Manager for Northwest Louisiana for the Louisiana
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Jeff Sibley, who is responsible for the management of Lake Claiborne.

“In addition to the Tiger bass that have been released in the lake over the past five years or so, our department is also releasing pure Florida bass which may not be as easy to catch but have the potential of growing quite big,” Sibley said.

Another shot in the arm for Claiborne took place a few weeks ago when the Major
League Fishing circuit was in Louisiana fishing on Caney Lake and Bussey Brake. This group has a habitat project they fund on lakes in the states where their tournaments are held.

“They choose a lake not on the tournament circuit and this year they chose Claiborne and contributed some $25,000 to improve the fishing habitat. Special fish attracting structures were put together and placed in the lake in several locations, mainly around the State Park with coordinates available so anglers could locate the structures that should attract fish,” he said.

Time will tell if these “shots in the arm” will return Lake Claiborne to one anglers will be hitting more frequently with the real possibility of bringing in bragging sized fish.

FISHING REPORT 

CANEY LAKE – Deep diving crank baits are picking up some bass on the deeper drops while Carolina rigs and swim baits are working fairly well along the grass lines. Crappie have moved back and some have been caught on shiners or jigs around deeper brush. The bream are bedded and hitting crickets and worms. No report on catfish. For information contact Caney Lake Landing at 259-6649, Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278-4498 or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.

BLACK BAYOU – Bream are on the beds and hitting worms and crickets. Crappie and
bass are fair. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.

BUSSEY BRAKE –Big bass in the 8-10 pound category are being caught flipping the
brush along with spinners. Crappie have slowed; bream are on the beds and hitting
worms and crickets. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – The river is on a slight rise and fishing overall is rather slow. For
latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.

LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass are in post spawn mode and have moved deeper. Spinners, crank baits and soft plastics are picking up some fish. Crappie have moved to the deeper flats with some caught in 18-20 foot deep water on shiners or jigs. Bream are on the beds and hitting worms and crickets. Catfish continue to be caught fishing cold worms and night crawlers off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.

LAKE CLAIBORNE – The bream bite is on as they have moved to shallow spawning
areas and are hitting crickets. Crappie fishing has been best up the creeks on shiners or jigs. Bass are in a post spawn mode with some 4-6 pounders caught on crank baits or soft plastics. Catfish are being caught on trotlines. No report on stripers. For latest
information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.

LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfish and bream are biting. Bass and crappie slow to fair.
For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101. For information, call
Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

LAKE YUCATAN – The water is rising and except for barfish and catfish, fishing is
slow. Water should crest this weekend and begin a slow fall. For information, call
Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

Schedule of Games May 12 – 26

Wee Ball League (Ages 3-4 Boys & Girls)

Tee Ball League (Ages 5-6 Boys & Girls)

Age 7-8 Girls Softball

Ages 7-8 Boys Baseball

Ages 11-13 Girls Softball

Ages 11-13 Boys Baseball

(submitted by Kristina Bourgeois) Mother Nature thwarted the original plans, but with strategic planning to avoid most conflicts, over 100 Jackson Parish 4-Hers were able to participate in the 2023 Learning in the Field Achievement Day. 4-Hers traveled out to the Jackson Parish Recreation Complex and spent time both working together and competing against one another. The morning session focused on our 4th -7th grade 4-Hers while the afternoon session was for our 8th -12th graders.

These 4-Hers rotated through stations where a different challenge was presented to the group each time. Station 1 was set up and run by the amazing ladies from the SCILS – Region 8 La STEM Center. 4-Hers were challenged to “build” a cantilever arm that would extend out from the surface 34 inches without collapsing. Lots of teamwork and thinking went into these builds but our 4-Hers were up for the challenge.

Next they moved to a 65 foot long inflatable obstacle course. Some looked at it as a personal challenge and some took it on as a competition. After flexing their physical prowess, these 4-Hers were faced with a mental challenge. Each group was handed a stack of cards with words printed on them. They had to try to unscramble the word cards to complete the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge before any other group completed them.

Following those challenges, our 4-Hers were able to relax in the shade, take a mental break, and do something for our community. Our 4-Hers worked on painting suncatchers to be delivered to the residents of one of our local nursing homes this summer. We hope these brightly colored gifts will bring joy to those residents. The last available station was set up by our Nutrition Agent, Mrs. Shannan Chevallier. She focused on “Getting Moving” and easy games to assist with fitness goals.

Midday saw all our 4-Hers come together for a hot dog lunch grilled especially for them by Mr. Donny Moon and Jr Leader helpers as well as a few awards being shared.
School club leaders were given a certificate and an appreciation gift because we all
know this program couldn’t run without them. They are our contact point for each individual school and do more behind-the-scenes work than you can even imagine.

After recognizing the leaders, two special awards were given out. Jonesboro Hodge
High School took home the 2023 Outstanding Jackson Parish 4-H Club Award for their dedication and amazing work outside of our regularly scheduled club meetings.

We then recognized Jake Potts of Quitman High School as our 2023 Outstanding Jackson Parish 4-H Club Member. Jake has participated in 4-H opportunities and events across the Parish, Region, and State Levels this year. He is a dedicated 4-H member and is willing to help at the drop of a hat.

The last award that was delivered post Achievement Day was the 2023 Best Banner Award received by Jonesboro Hodge Middle School for creating a banner that best represented their school and Jackson Parish 4-H.

Special thank you to all our club leaders, volunteers, Jr Leaders, and 4-H members for
making this an amazing day. Thank you to our school administrators and bus drivers for allowing our youth to participate. 2023 4-H Achievement Day is done!

If you are concerned that all the many bass tournaments, ranging from local benefits to the professional Major League Fishing Tour event, that has been conducted on Caney Lake seemingly each week will hurt the bass population. Don’t be!

Earlier this past week the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) released fifty thousand (50,000) bass fingerlings into the lake at the State Park ramp. Yes! Fifty thousand! 

They may be small now but they are certain to grow and help keep Caney Lake’s tradition of being one of the best bass fishing lakes in the nation. 

I married in December and survived the gift giving that first Christmas as a husband. The following July was the first birthday celebration for my bride with me in charge of gifts. There was great pressure to give the perfect gift to express my love and devotion.

She hinted about perfume and jewelry.

Her hints were clear and strong.

Still today when she really wants something she will pick up the object at least three times. I follow her closely at Lowe’s and keep an eye on the things she picks up or touches. She’s not touching the grill I want for Father’s Day, but I’m not giving up hope.

I was unaware of the three touch phenomenon until the sixth year of marriage.

I didn’t know in our first summer of marriage about her ways of hinting. I was at a loss for an appropriate birthday present. The date of her birthday neared. I purchased the cake. I purchased and had the kids sign appropriate cards for her. I purchased her gift. When your wife wants perfume or jewelry there are all sorts of creative and husband-point-winning choices.

I chose a weed-eater.

She was speechless. It was a green electric weed eater. A family legend was born.

I was reminded of that disaster as Mother’s Day approached. I am exempt from gift-giving on Mother’s Day. I have invoked the “you are not my mother” rule, which applies to husbands that have children old enough to pick out and purchase any Mother’s Day gift necessary.

I have not checked on all the gifts that were given and received last Sunday, but I know about some of them. A member of the church has requested a waffle iron for quite a while. I can understand that desire. A waffle iron is a mysterious kitchen appliance. Waffles are consistently yummy.

She didn’t receive the desired waffle iron, she received jewelry. The jewelry is beautiful and she is grateful. She wanted a waffle iron. She has asked for a Mother’s Day waffle iron for three years and for three years has received the most exquisite jewelry.

Her husband obviously knows the first rule of husband gift giving, no small appliances.

One of the early followers of Jesus wrote, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father.”

God gave the perfect gift in the person of His son Jesus. Jesus offers us the hope of a second chance and a new beginning.

He offers forgiveness, even for giving lousy gifts!

An early morning traffic stop in Ruston has resulted in a Chatham man being arrested on drug and weapon charges

Per report, a vehicle traveling on East Georgia Avenue about 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning was stopped by a Ruston Police Sergeant for failure to use a turn signal. Upon investigation it was determined that the drivers license of Taverous Lathan, age 30, was suspended. Subsequent search of the vehicle discovered the presence of a suspected Schedule I drug (Ecstasy) and a 9mm pistol. 

A Ruston Police sergeant stopped a vehicle on East Georgia Avenue about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for failure to use a turn signal. During the stop, police determined the driver’s license was suspended. During a search, suspected ecstasy, a Schedule I controlled substance and a 9 mm pistol were located.

Lathan was arrested and booked for possession of ecstasy, illegal possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled substance, driving under suspension, and no turn signal. Bail was set at $5,000.

Jackson Parish Sheriff Office Arrest Report 
May 6th-18th

Garry Leggett (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
John David Morgan (Quitman, LA) – Possession of Schedule II Drug, Expired License Plate, Driving Under Suspension, No Proof of Insurance
Charles E. Paggett Jr. (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery by Strangulation
Michael E Sullivan (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule II Drug
Toby Boyer (West Monroe, LA) – Theft of Oil and Gas x3
Eric Parker (Hodge, LA) – Probation and Parole Warrant
Pete Trim (Eros, LA) – Possession of Schedule III, Probation Violations
Jason Clinton (Chatham, LA) – Possession of Schedule II Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Tag Light, Driving Under Suspension
Movaline Miller (Jonesboro, LA) – Disturbing the Peace
Huey Fourd (Jonesboro, LA) – Failure to Register, Failure to Comply with Supervised Release Requirements
Landon C Maloy (Choudrant, LA) – Felony Theft, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon x2
Asa L Lewis (Ruston, LA) – Possession of Schedule I Drug, Possession of Synthetic Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding, Bondsman of Bond
Marcus Jackson (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule I Drug, Possession of Schedule II Drug, Possession of Schedule II Drug with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Schedule III Drug, Possession of Schedule IV Drug, Resisting an Officer, Swapped Tags, Driving Under Suspension, No Turn Signal
Tanika L Smith (Jonesboro, LA) – Two Warrants for Issuance of Worthless Checks
Devin Cribeiro (Homeless) – Possession of Schedule II Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
William Horton (Chatham, LA) – Union Parish Warrant
Nathan A Richardson (Eros, LA) – Warrant on Domestic Abuse Involving Strangulation and Child Endangerment Charge
Carlos Harris Jr. (Jonesboro, LA) – Child Support Warrant
Joseph Foster III (Ruston, LA) – Violation of Protective Order x2, Resisting Arrest
Miranda D White (Monroe, LA) – Possession of Schedule I Drug, Possession of Schedule II Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Speeding
Aaron Rayburn (West Monroe, LA) – Theft, Malfeasance in Office
Jason Ponder (Jonesboro, LA) – Forgery

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.

JHES Student of the Year Candidates 

The Jackson Parish Council on Aging honored the mothers in the daily meal program recently. Special recognition was given to Ms. Flossie Blackburn for being the “senior” in attendance. Gifts were awarded and the group enjoyed delicious cookies provided by Traina’s Bakery in Jonesboro. Each week day, seniors from Jonesboro and the surrounding area congregate at the Robert Riddle Senior Center, located at 120 Polk Street in Jonesboro, for a scrumptous meal and fellowship. For those who are homebound, meals are delivered as well. To join simply call  (318) 259-8962.

Let’s Get Vaccinated! That is the message that Ana Deloach VanEaton, Communications Coordinator for Regions 7 & 8 of the Office of Public Health is trying to convey to Louisiana residents.

To help make that possible,  free Covid-19, Flu, and Monkeypox vaccinations are being offered a the Jackson Parish Health Unit, located at 228 Bond St. in Jonesboro, Monday – Friday (May 22-26) during times of 8am-4:30pm. Appointments are suggested, but not necessary. To schedule an appointment call (318) 259 – 6601.

The Jackson Parish Health Unit will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day

To have published your Business Services, Job Opportunities, Items for sale, Advertisements for Bids, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Quotes, Public Notices, and Legal Notices – send an email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com. Possible costs are dependent on content. 

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! 

FOR SALE

Book – “100-year history of JHHS football”  Comprehensive year-by-year description of the first 100 years (1919-2019) of JHHS football. Includes categorial individual and team top ten rankings. Perfect gift for that family member or friend who would enjoy remembering their “glory days”. The cost is $25.00 per book plus $3.00 for 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. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Forest Haven Nursing Home – Facility Maintenance Position. Must possess general knowledge in Plumbing, Electrical and performing inspection of building to confirm safety guidelines while following LTC, Life Safety and OSHA standards. Apply in person at 171 Thrasher Drive, Jonesboro, LA.

Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District – Full time Paramedic Supervisor, Paramedic and EMT positions available. For more information call JPASD Director Aaron Johnson at 318-259-2877. Resumes can be emailed to: jacksonparishambulance@jpasd.com or sent by regular mail to: JPASD, attn: Aaron Johnson, 115 Watts St., Jonesboro, LA 7125

Jackson Parish Police Jury – Hiring for the open position of Superintendent of the Road Department

Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, June 9, 2023. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: egibbs@jppj.org.

Description: The Road Department Superintendent position directs the daily operations of the Jackson Parish Road Department. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing, through subordinate supervisors, the work of a staff of maintenance personnel engaged in a wide variety of road maintenance and road repair activities. The work includes: developing work plans and cost estimates along with assigning, supervising, and inspecting the work of crews engaged in activities including maintenance of drainage areas and structures, paved roads, and gravel roads. The work also includes responsibility for maintenance and care of all equipment. This position performs other work as required. Administrative direction is under the Operations Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Class E Driver’s License required, Class A Commercial CDL preferred.
• Four (4) year Bachelor’s degree in Management, Public Administration, or a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative or managerial experience, preferably in the public works area specializing in road, highway, bridge and general construction and construction maintenance work.
o Four (4) year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Complete understand of DOTD and Louisiana Transportation Act regulations and requirements.
• Certified in bridge inspection.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization and operations of a public works department.
• Considerable ability to supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computers and computer programs.
• General knowledge of budgeting techniques.
• General knowledge of the principles of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Basic Responsibilities:
• The Road Department Superintendent plans, organizes, and administers an extensive road maintenance program for the Jackson Parish Police Jury.
• Coordinates and directs the work of a large staff engaged in a variety of road maintenance and repair activities.
• Has a working knowledge of and follows the State Transportation Act making sure all funds and actions are for public use only as per LRS 48:751.
• Understands governmental operations in relation to public works operations, open meetings, surplus property, Police Jury jurisdiction, and public records.
• Has full understanding of public bid law and requirements for advertising, establishes necessary bid specs and public notices, gathers required estimates and bids from vendors, and makes recommendations for awarding projects.
• Oversees bridge inspections and works with state bridge inspectors.
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to groups and individuals.
• Attends any required Police Jury or Committee meetings, training classes, or seminars that relate to the incumbent’s role within the department.
• Conducts staff meetings to discuss current work projects, and to coordinate use of heavy equipment.
• Investigates complaints from the general public regarding hazardous road conditions or activities of road crews and determines appropriate action.
• Instructs subordinates on departmental policies and offers assistance to produce full cooperation and high moral conduct.
• Conducts periodic training sessions on safety practices.
• Handles personnel matters including interviewing job applicants, making recommendations for new hires, promotions, and raises, issuance of pink slips, disciplinary action, and other personnel activities, in coordination with Secretary-Treasurer.
• Maintains time and cost records, schedules vacations, relief, and emergency coverage with staff.
• Confers with subordinate supervisors and other departmental staff on injury accidents and safety hazards.
• Understands and interprets engineering plans and specifications.
• Skilled in using a variety of drafting and survey instruments in the conduct of a wide variety of complex engineering research projects.
• Prepares reports and correspondence.
• Prepares various budgets and reports on the condition of the department to present to the Police Jury.
• Directs, coordinates, and assigns supervisors to projects.
• Ensures work is performed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Reports work progress and problems to the Secretary-Treasurer.
• Coordinates with OEP Director and FEMA if needed during disasters and seeks for reimbursements.
• Prepares work schedules, work orders, purchase orders, voucher requests, and other required forms.
• May be required to be on 24 hour call out.
• Assures that incumbent’s performance meets or exceeds all Police Jury expectations.
• Sets forth a professional appearance and attitude on and off the job.
• May be required to lift equipment, tools or any combination in excess of 50 pounds.
• Adheres to all traffic laws, applicable Federal and State health and safety rules, local ordinances, and Jackson Parish Policy Jury rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
• Ability to drive various pieces of equipment used by the Police Jury.
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• May perform duties of the Road Permit Officer including video or still recording of road conditions, review and issuance of Heavy Haul Permits, and follow-up with recommended citations and/or fines.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Detailed Job Description available upon request. 

Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the open position of Custodian in the Jackson Parish Maintenance Department.

Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: egibbs@jppj.org.

Description: Under close supervision, the Maintenance Department General Laborer – Custodian works to make sure that all types of buildings and offices are neat, clean, free from clutter, and safe. This position requires no special training or experience, and performs related work as required by the Supervisor. Laborers in this position class may also be responsible for the operation of a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and for performing manual labor activities as needed and/or required by the Maintenance Department. Job class may oversee in the instruction of inmate trustees assigned to the Maintenance Department General Laborer – Custodian.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Class E Louisiana driver’s license required.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Basic Responsibilities:
• The General Laborer – Custodian is responsible for housekeeping and maintenance services at the assigned facilities; i.e., Courthouse, Community Center, Blake Building, Fain Building, Health Unit, Annex Buildings, etc. following the instructions from their Supervisor.
• Uses cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the interior of the office buildings looking clean and professional.
• Washes walls and equipment; using ladders when required.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedure.
• Cleans, dusts, and wipes furniture, wood work, windowsills, and stair rails; sweeps, mops, or vacuums floors; empties/cleans wastebaskets and trash containers; empties and cleans cigarette urns; replaces light bulbs; checks and cleans all air handling units and filters, replacing filters as needed; refills restroom dispensers, etc.
• Assists with the setup of facilities for meetings, conferences, events, etc.
• Mops, vacuums, strips, clean, buffs and applies floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors; vacuums and shampoos carpets.
• Uses and maintains assigned power equipment and hand tools; buffers, auto scrubbers, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
• Responds to repair or custodial requests quickly and with a professional manner.
• Follows instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies; uses as directed.
• Moves furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.
• Washes accessible interior and exterior windows, clean blinds, launders cleaning rags and dust mops.
• Attends to emergencies when necessary.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks.
• Ready to learn from on-the-job training when necessary.
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

Jackson Parish Police Jury – Hiring for the following open position of Operator II in the Jackson Parish Road Department

Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: egibbs@jppj.org.

Description: Under general supervision, the Road Department Operator II is a skilled position consisting of complex and specialized trucks and equipment used in construction and construction maintenance work. May train lower-level operators, and acts as lead worker on site. May act as relief operator on all types of equipment as needed. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Class A Commercial CDL Driver’s License required.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job, preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions, including adverse conditions.
• Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, and on and off ladders.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Basic Responsibilities:
• The Operator II is responsible for operating light, medium-sized, and heavy haul Class A equipment as needed such as tractor-truck, track hoe, packer, and other trucks of like-kind, and to perform manual work functions associated with the maintenance and cleanup of the Road Department and off-site locations.
o Basic operating skills include hauling, loading, picking up and transporting debris, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs mechanisms that are somewhat complex, requiring more dexterity and finesse, as well as operates larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive/maneuver in and around confined spaces.
• Performs proper pre-start and daily maintenance and service of equipment including lubrication, changing tires, making minor adjustments and repairs, and cleaning.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of general maintenance requirements of various pieces of light to heavy motorized equipment.
• Services, changes tires cutting blades, cleans machine including tracks and makes minor adjustments.
• Recognizes equipment malfunctions or complicated services needs and reports to Supervisor or Mechanic.
• May be required to lift equipment, tools or in combination in excess of 100 pounds.
• Skilled in use of tools and the operation of machines and equipment used in automobile repair and maintenance.
• Must adhere to all traffic laws, applicable Federal and State health and safety rules, local ordinances, and Jackson Parish Policy Jury rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
• Ability to drive various pieces of equipment used by the Police Jury.
• Expected to be cross trained on ALL equipment required of Operator II classification and be available to fill in in the absence of another Operator II as needed.
• May be asked to perform duties of Operator I as needed if qualified, trained, and licensed.
• May be asked to perform duties of Specialty Equipment Operator (Road Grader) if qualified, trained, and licensed (at the appropriate set-up rate).
• Follows safety procedures and practices as required, as well as wearing required safety equipment.
• Required to have the ability to shoot and read grade with laser level.
• Performs road and ditch maintenance and associated work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Detailed Job Description available upon request

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP#7993

Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:

RFx No. 3000021220, Ice Cream Pints – DOC – DCI, 5/31/23

Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.

Tom Ketterer
Director of State Procurement
FAX (225) 342-8688

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Village of Chatham
Parish of Jackson
State of Louisiana

A public hearing will be held at 5:30pm June 13, 2023, at Chatham Town Hall located 1709 Oak St Chatham, Louisiana regarding the following Ordinances:
Ordinance 2023 – 01: An ordinance establishing and providing for an amended budget of receipts for the Village of Chatham, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana for the fiscal year 2022 – 2023 and appropriating out of the treasury the funds necessary for the payment of said expenditures as set forth on the budget.
Ordinance 2023 – 02: An ordinance establishing and providing for a budget of receipts for the Village of Chatham, Louisiana for the fiscal year 2023 – 2024 and appropriating out of the treasury the funds necessary for the payment of said expenditures as set forth on the budget.
Ordinance 2023 – 03: An ordinance allowing for a franchise agreement with Entergy, Louisiana, Inc., and other pertaining matters
A copy of these ordinances may be obtain at Chatham Town Hall. Anyone who needs assistance, please call Town Hall at 318-249-2541 during office hours of Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm and Friday 8pm – 12pm.

Gregory C. Harris
Mayor

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Proposals will be received by the Jackson Parish Police Jury, Jonesboro, Louisiana, in the Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana, until 2:00 P.M., local time, on Thursday, June 15, 2023. No proposals will be received after this hour or date. On this date and specified time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

For: JACKSON PARISH COURTHOUSE
REPLACE Boiler Number 1
JONESBORO, LOUISIANA

Complete bidding documents may be obtained from:

JOHN J. GUTH ASSOCIATES, INC.
208 MILAM STREET
SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71101
PHONE 318/221-8638

upon deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents. Deposit on the first two sets are fully refundable to all bonafide Prime Bidders upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days of receipt of bids. The deposit of all other sets of documents will be refunded 50% upon return of documents as stated above. Documents are also available in electronic format on CD upon payment of deposit.

All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana.

The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount.

A Pre-Bid Conference will be held in the Police Jury Meeting Room 3rd Floor, Jackson Parish Courthouse, 500 E Court Street, Jonesboro, Louisiana on May 30th at 10:00 A.M.

Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who are licensed under La. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of MECHANICAL Work.

Evidence of authority to submit the bid shall be required in accordance with R.S. 38:2212(A)(1)(c) and/or R.S. 39:1594(C)(2)(d).

Any person requiring special accommodations shall notify the Jackson Parish Police Jury of the type(s) of accommodations required not less than seven (7) days before the bid opening.

Jackson Parish Police Jury
Emmett Gibbs,
Secretary-Treasurer

PUBLIC NOTICE

JACKSON PARISH TOURISM BOARD

Minutes for Meeting Held May 2023

Notice Posted: May 15, 2023 @ 9:00 AM
Meeting Date: May 16, 2023, TIME: 5:30
PLACE OF MEETING: The Sunshine Room 160 Industrial Dr., Jonesboro, LA 71251
Roll Call: T. Gunter, K. Spangler, C. Weeks, Y. Washington
Invocation and Pledge: T. Gunter gave the invocation with D. Barlow leading the pledge.
Public Comments / Recognition of Guests: Gary Joyner, Ladies of The Lake
Approval of Minutes of the February 2023 meeting: Motion made by D. Barlow second by T. Gunter to approve the minutes as presented. All in favor, Yea.
Approval of the February 2023 Financials and Pay Bills: Motion made by Y. Washington second by D. Barlow to approve the financials as presented. All in favor, Yea.
Review Old Business:

a. Civil Rights Trail-Placement Chosen for marker-still on for July 6 th presentation.
b. Rental space- Fain Building
c. Major League Fishing Tournament-Great success
d. Promotional items- move to next meeting.
e. Rural Tourism Conference-New Ideas and ventures
f. Tourism/Chamber video complete

Discuss New Business:

a. Tent replacement(frame)-Motion was made by D. Barlow second by K. Spangler for up to but not exceeding 600.00 to replace frame. All in favor. Yea.

Other Business:

Adjournment – 7:30 – Motion by D. Barlow second by K. Spangler to adjourn the meeting. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 5:30PM

With Representative Jack McFarland and Louisiana National Guard (LNG) General Keith Waddell expected to be on hand, the Town of Jonesboro will celebrate receiving the National Guard Armory with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 19th.

The gala event that commemorates the revitalization of the shuttered Armory, into a much needed addition to the town of Jonesboro infrastructure will take place at 10:00 am at the Armory, located at 520 East Main Street. A reception at the City Hall of Jonesboro will follow. 

“This will be a great day for the town of Jonesboro and we invite everyone to come and help us celebrate,” said Jonesboro Mayor James “Spike” Harris. 

The agreement for the Town of Jonesboro to assume ownership of the Armory structures and adjoining property came about through discussions between Jonesboro Mayor James “Spike” Harris and Representative McFarland about how the property could be used. McFarland then orchestrated a meeting with General Keith Waddell of the Louisiana National Guard, who proposed giving the former home of the 199th Brigade Support Battalion back to the town.

“Much appreciation and thanks is to be given to Representative McFarland,” said Harris. “He was instrumental in getting this done as he arranged the meetings with General Waddell and played a big role in bringing this to fruition,” added Harris.

Mayor Harris said receiving the structures and property provides for an immediate boon to infrastructure operations and a future benefit to the residents of Jonesboro as well.

“This helps our town in so many ways,” continued Harris. “By relocating the Police Department and Public Works into the buildings this allows for much more operating room and better working conditions. It is also great for our residents, as with the additional property was are receiving, we can now refurbish the area that has always been known as Fairgrounds Hill, allowing for this to become a vibrant events area once again as it was in the past.”

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In front of a throng of family and friends, thirty-four (34) seniors walked across the Weston High School gymnasium floor one last time on Tuesday as the Class of 2023 held their graduation ceremonies.  

Thanks to the creativity of Karie Potts, a trip down memory lane leading up to the ceremony can be viewed by clicking here. 

Weston High School Class of 2023

As result of patrolling one of the more heavily traveled highways in the state, there is hardly ever a day goes by that a Police Officer for the Village of Hodge doesn’t respond to a traffic violation. So when the radar in the unit sounded off indicating a motorist was speeding, it lent promise that the patrolman on duty would be just conducting a normal, run-of-the-mill, stop. Only it wasn’t!

Instead the result was the apprehension of one of the most notorious sought after suspected offenders of a violent crime in the state of Louisiana. 

According to the report on file with the Hodge Police Department, on May 5th a black SUV was clocked going through Hodge on Hwy 167 doing 58 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone. After pulling the vehicle over it was noticed by the Officer that there were three people in the auto.

Following text book procedure, the Officer retrieved identification from each and contacted the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher. Immediate response identified the driver as Jonrell Jones, with the advisement that his drivers license was suspended.

What was learned next was shocking!

Dispatch further advised that the passenger in the back seat, Shawnchez Lemar, had a warrant for his arrest on 12 counts of being a principal in a first degree murder attempt in East Baton Rouge Parish. 

Almost simultaneously, two Jackson Parish Sheriff Deputies arrived on the scene to assist in removing the occupants from the vehicle, resulting in the apprehension of the violent offender without incident. 

Hodge Mayor, Gerald Palmer, commended his Officer and the two JPSO Deputies for their pristine handling of the potentially explosive situation. 

“I am proud of the way our Officer conducted his duties and utilized his training,” said Palmer. “I also compliment the two JPSO Deputies that responded, as by all calmly performing their duties by the book, a very dangerous person was apprehended without incident.”

At the regularly scheduled meeting for the month of May, Bernadean James Jones was appointed as a councilmember for the Village of Chatham. James replaces former councilmember Paula Ackley.  agreed to introduce three Ordinances, including two that involved budget considerations. 

In additional action, Councilmembers Toni Malone, Sue Proffer and Mike Wilson agreed to introduce three Ordinances and called for a Public Hearing for each to be set for June 13th. Laverne Mixon was absent.

Ordinances introduced were:

Ordinance 2023-01: Amended Budget for fiscal year 2022-2023
Ordinance 2023-02: Budget for fiscal year 2023-2024
Ordinance 2023-03: Franchise Agreement with Entergy

The session began with Alvin Palmer speaking about ongoing drainage problems in the Village. Chatham Mayor Gregory Harris responded by stating that he would get in touch with Jackson Parish Police Juror, Lewis Chatham, to see what could be done. 

Merik Shively and Emma Carter have been named recipients of the 2023 Tucker & Lizzie Memorial Scholarship to be used at the college of their choice. The pair of 2023 Quitman High School graduates received the award that is named in memory of Tucker Wallis and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Gray. Both were elementary students at Quitman High School before tragically losing their lives within a few months of each other in 2021 at far too young an age. 

Game Results Weeks Four & Five
(May 1-11)

11-13 Boys League

VP Racing 8 Mercy Medical 2
VP Racing Scoring: Rylan Mauthe 2, Colt Powell 2, King, Braydon Robinson, Bryce Tolar, Waylon Sullivan, Ashton Borland
Mercy Medical Scoring: Noah Spillman, Dawson Griffin

Floors By Design 8 Jonesboro State Bank 4
Floors By Design Scoring: Dawson Griffin 3, Asher Rhodes 2, Aiden Rhodes 2, Brody Halbrook
Jonesboro State Bank Scoring: Colby Pray, Braden Hardaway, Lukas Bandy, Waylon Stroud

Floors By Design 4 Mercy Medical 1
Floors By Design Scoring: Aiden Rhodes, Asher Rhodes, Jaxon Cheatwood, Brody Halbrook
Mercy Medical Scoring: River Norton

Traina’s 3 VP Racing 1
Traina’s Scoring: Mason Thomas 2, Conner Moak
VP Racing Scoring: Braydon Robison

Floors By Design 11 VP Racing 1
Floors By Design Scoring: Dawson Griffin 3, Zach Smudricks 2 Asher Rhodes, Aiden Rhodes, Brody Halbrook, Kamal Cottonham, Aundra Spence
VP Racing Scoring: William Dupree

Traina’s 10 Mercy Medical 3
Traina’s Scoring: Jake Moak 2, Kobie Williams 2, Cash Linton 2, Leyton Younse, Rodney Williams, Ryan Sandifer, Cannon Tatum
Merecy Medical Scoring: Colt Keiffer, Asher Burns, Thomas Bass 

9-10 Boys League

Barksdale Fed Credit Union 7 Ables Farms 6
BFCU Scoring: Jase Reed 2, Parker Nomey, Jase Tinsley, Kash Gandy, Aiden Reed, Sheppard Norred
Ables Farms Scoring: Grant Griffin 2, Carter Sanders, Bentley Ponder, Jackson Ables, Conner Cannady

Barksdale Fed Credit Union 15 Johnny’s Pizza 6
BFCU Scoring: Caleb Robinson 2, Aiden Reed 2, Sheppard Norred 2, Paxton Warner 2, Jase Reed 2, Parker Nomey, Jase Tinsley, Kash Gandy, Gabriel Maxwell, Maddox Naron
Johnny’s Pizza Scoring: Nathan Anderson 2, Eli Jones, Cason Conn, Ryder Pardue, Brady Malone

Ables Farms 7 Uptown Tanning 4
Ables Farms Scoring: Bentley Ponder 2, Gunner Garrett, Grant Griffin, Christopher Wrenn, Carter Sanders, Jason Cottonham
Uptown Tanning Scoring: Thatcher Savage, Mason Tolar, Chance LeMoine, Burch Mobley

Ables Farms 13 Johnny’s Pizza 11
Ables Farms Scoring: Bentley Ponder 2, Conner Cannady 2, Bryson Martinez 2, Grant Griffin 2, Christopher Wrenn, Jackson Ables, Gunner Garrett, Jason Cottonham, Tucker Masters
Johnny’s Pizza Scoring: Ryder Pardue 2, Kaine Stassen 2, Caston Zimmerman, Cason Conn, Eli Jones, Nathan Anderson, Jaxson Mason, Kase Anderson

Uptown Tanning 14 Barksdale Fed. Credit Union 10
Uptown Tanning Scoring: Mason Tolar 3, Ryder Diffey 3, Thatcher Savage 2, Trendon Douglas 2, Adderren Amos, Chance LeMoine, Braddock Chandler
BFCU Scoring: Caleb Robinson 2, Aiden Reed, Sheppard Norred, Paxton Warner, Jase Reed, Parker Nomey, Jase Tinsley, Maddox Naron, Sean Sandifer

7-8 Boys League

Elite Roofing 10 RYCA Energy 8
Elite Roofing Scoring: Avery Buchan 3, Jaycob Rogers 2, Nash Moak 2, Wyatt McGrew, Kase Matteus, Carter Williams  
RYCA Energy Scoring: Ryder Gray 2, Mason Greer 2, Cutter Whisonant, Remington Davis, Kaden Blewer, Caedyn Howard

Elite Roofing 15 Hodge Bank 13
Elite Roofing Scoring: Avery Buchan 3, Nash Moak 2, Wyatt McGrew 2, Jake Walker 2, Carter Williams, Jaycob Rogers, Beau Garrett, Brennon Otwell  
Hodge Bank Scoring: Andrew Edwards 4, Mayson Terral 3, Jaxon Anderson 2, Austin West 2, Trey Wall, Stone Anderson

LA Family Medical Clinic 14 J&L Works 9
LAFMC Scoring: Cameron Pardue 3, Levi Norred 3, Asher Norred 2, Sebastion Love 2, Ashton Anderson 2, Kutter Blalock, Asher (?)
J&L Works Scoring: Maddox Graham 2, Drew Caldwell 2, Reece Johnson, Issac Sessions, Leland Anderson, Thomas Johns, Asher Cooper

Jonesboro State Bank 20 Cherokee Contractors 12
JSB Scoring: Koplen Taylor 4, Brock Craighead 4, Andrew Seymore 3, Sutton Vail 3, Jess Potts 2, Braxten Theriot, Jax Davis, James Lewis, Briggs Craighead
Cherokee Contractor Scoring: Sam Jones 2, Grant Williams 2, Cruz Nomey 2, Jeremiah Jones, Hunter Williams, Duke Henderson, Crew Tidwell, Oliver Lee

J&L Works 13 Elite Roofing 8
J&L Works Scoring: Leland Anderson 3, Maddox Graham 3, Thomas Johns 2, Drew Caldwell 2, Mathew Earl 2, Asher Cooper
Elite Roofing Scoring: Wyatt McGrew 2, #8 – 2, Brennon Otwell, Bryce Mauthe, Nash Moak, Owen Shively

Cherokee Contractors 14 J&L Works 5 
Cherokee Contractor Scoring: Jeremiah Jones 3, Hunter Williams 3, Grant Williams 2, Cruz Nomey 2, Landry Garrett, Crew Tidwell, Rafe Lewter, Ridge Lewter
J&L Works Scoring: Maddox Graham 2, Reece Johnson, Asher Cooper, Leland Anderson

Cherokee Contractors 12 RYCA Energy 6
Cherokee Contractor Scoring: Jeremiah Jones 2, Hunter Williams 2, Grant Williams 2, Cruz Nomey 2, Landry Garrett 2, Oliver Lee, Taten Hall
RYCA Energy Scoring: Mason Greer 2, Cutter Whisonant, Kaden Blewer, Braxton Barnett, Beaux Gandy

LA Family Medical Clinic 16 Hodge Bank 6
LAFMC Scoring: Clay Burton 3, Carter (?) 3, Kutter Blaylock 2, Asher Norred 2, Lyndon Walsworth 2, Cameron Pardue, Levi Norred, Ashton Anderson, Kree Perkins
Hodge Bank Scoring: Jaxon Anderson 2, Andrew Edwards, Cooper Barnes, Grayson Edwards 

11-13 Girls League

Mitchells Pharmacy 15 Farm Bureau 11
Mitchell’s Pharmacy Scoring: MyKenzie Maloy 2, Maggie Wall 2, Gabby Edwards 2, Kayley Friday 2, Dedrianna Means, Kylianne Barnes, Alexa Caldwell, Ryleigh Trahan, Makayla Mercer, Bailey Tinsley, Dederia Means
Farm Bureau Scoring: Addison Phares 2, Addison Faber 2, Treylan King 2, Karley Whitehead 2, Braniah Malone, Maliyah Lewis, Averi Hasley

Barksdale Fed Credit Union 14 4T Exterior Cleaning 0
BFCU Scoring: Isabella Blewer 3, Emma Kate Toms 2, Hallay Taylor 2, Nixie Bolyer 2, Rachel Bandy, Skylar Lamkin, Kellyn Brister, Carlie Slayter, Blakelyn Gray
4T Exterior Cleaning Scoring: None

Barksdale Fed Credit Union 14 Todd’s Bail Bonds 4
BFCU Scoring: Isabella Blewer 3, Skylar Lamkin 3, Jenna Lee Hall 3, Emma Kate Toms 2, Adelyn Fine 2, Rachel Bandy, Hallay Taylor
Todd’s Bail Bonds Scoring: Anna Pardue, Kinley Aldy, Skyleigh Webb, Brooklyn Coody

Mitchell’s Pharmacy 11 4T Exterior Cleaning 1
Mitchell’s Pharmacy Scoring: Maggie Wall 3, MyKenzie Maloy 2, Gabby Edwards 2, Kayley Friday 2, Kylianne Barnes, MaKayla Mercer
4T Exterior Cleaning Scoring: Gracie Gray

4T Exterior Cleaning 15 Farm Bureau 7
4T Ext. Cleaning Scoring: Tessa Reeves 3, Teegan Hall 3, Cadence Pennington 2, Davynee Bearden 2, Anna Phelps 2, #6 – 2, Gracie Gray
Farm Bureau Scoring: Addison Faber 2, Addison Phares, Chevy Rae Coleman, Braniah Malone, Averi Hasley, Treylan King

9-10 Girls League

Ruffled Feathers 9 Southern Charleigh 6
Ruffled Feathers Scoring: Sally Kate Keiffer 2, Emma Gray 2, Ella Simonelli, Sky Watkins, Jessie Walker, Brooklyn Keiffer, Jayd Giddens
Southern Charleigh Scoring: Ryleigh McCormick, Scarlett Parks, Hevinleigh Bass, Khaliya Cash, Halle Coody, Lainey Elmore

Bucket Boat 18 J&L Farm Supply 2
Bucket Boat Scoring: Raleigh Guilliares 3, Faith Burns 3, Amelia Staggs 3, Lexie Tippen 3, Hannah Aldy 2, Hadley Choate 2, Charlee Mauthe, Aubree Jackson
J&L Farm Supply Scoring: Aubrie Maxwell, Jaley Wilson

J&L Farm Supply 9 Southern Charleigh 8
J&L Farm Supply Scoring: Scarlett Aucoin 2, Kynleigh Leach 2, Grace Lynn Lowery, Ainsley Brooks, Aubrie Maxwell, Ashlyn Petre, Grace Lynn Lowery, Morgan Hoddy
Southern Charleigh Scoring: Charleigh Newton 2, Ryleigh McCormick 2, Elliot Savage, Kelsey Shaw, Khaliya Cash, Halle Coody

Ruffled Feathers 10 Bucket Boat 2
Ruffled Feathers Scoring: Sally Kate Keiffer 2, Ryan Kate Wyatt 2, Ella Simonelli, Sky Watkins, Jayd Giddens, Braelyn Turner, Skyler Christesen, Evangely Carpenter
Bucket Boat Scoring: Faith Burns, Hannah Aldy 

7-8 Girls League

Pink Magnolia 17 Jackson Parish Hospital 4
Pink Magnolia Scoring: Abigal Sullivan 4, #10 – 4, Carrington Bond 3, Harper McBride 2, #8 – 2, Ellie Shultz, Kynleigh Potts
Jackson Parish Hospital Scoring: Joni Hobson, Isabella Scallian, Ashlyn Cawatos, #4

Vintage Marketplace 12 Pardue Builders 10
Vintage Marketplace Scoring: Ella Siddun 3, Natalie Sullivan 3, Aspen Murphy 2, Landry Watson, Madison Newton
Pardue Builders Scoring: Kylee Ann Allen 4, Ryleigh Puffer 3, Harley Jordan 2, Miriam Shuler 2, Macie Halbrook , Sicilia Wall, Cadie Conn

Pardue Builders 16 Peoples Bank 14
Pardue Builders Scoring: Ryleigh Puffer 3, Cadie Conn 3, Miriam Shuler 3, Kylee Ann Allen 2, Harley Jordan 2, Macie Halbrook 2, Justice (?)
Peoples Bank Scoring: Charley Linton 4, Raegan Hall 4, Presley Carpenter 2, Matilyn Otwell 2, Mary-Kathryn Malone 2

Pink Magnolia 18 Vintage Marketplace 12
Pink Magnolia Scoring: No names or numbers listed in scorebook
Vintage Marketplace Scoring: Landry Watson 3, Ella Siddun 2, Mercedes Taylor 2, Brenleigh Whitman, Natalie Sullivan, Aspen Murphy,  Autumn Kohler, River Waggoner

Pardue Builders 17 Castor 14
Pardue Builders Scoring: Miriam Shuler 3, Kylee Ann Allen 3, Macie Halbrook 3, Kember Cuthrell 3, Ryleigh Puffer 2, Harley Jordan, Cadie Conn, Justice (?)
Castor Scoring: Palmer 3, Price 2, Longino 2, Palmer 2, McCrary 2, Fazenbaker 2 Baxley

Pardue Builders 12 Jackson Parish Hospital 4 
Pardue Builders Scoring: Miriam Shuler 3, Ryleigh Puffer 2, Kylee Ann Allen 2,  Kember Cuthrell 2, Macie Halbrook, Sicilia Wall

Peoples Bank 12 Vintage Marketplace 5

Pardue Builders 15 Castor 9
Pardue Builders Scoring: Ryleigh Puffer 3, Kylee Ann Allen 3, Macie Halbrook 2, Cadie Conn 2, Justice (?) 2, Miriam Shuler, Kember Cuthrell, Harley Jordan
Castor Scoring: Kellen 2, Lyla 2, Kandences 2, Lindsey 2, Allie K. 

Heili Bryant, has been named the recipient of the Javious Holden Memorial Scholarship. A member of the Weston High School graduating Class of 2023, Bryant was awarded $500.00 to use at the college of her choice to continue her education. The scholarship is in memory of Javious Holden, who was a student at Jonesboro-Hodge High School before tragically losing his life in 2021 an auto accident

In honor of one of our area’s most dedicated civil servant, The Jackson Parish Police Jury issued a Proclamation in Loving Memory of Mr. Milton Bryant. The United States Navy Veteran served Jackson Parish in the position of Justice of the Peace for more than 20 years and was a respected Deacon at the St. Rest Baptist Church in Quitman where his Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, May 13th. Born on August 29, 1944, Bryant passed on May 4th, 2023, at the age of 78 years old.

PROCLAMATION
In Loving Memory of 
Mr. Milton Bryant

Whereas, Mr. Milton Bryant faithfully served his community as Justice of the Peace for more than 20 years; and

Whereas, he served his country in the Unites States Navy fighting for our freedom; and

Whereas, he was a dedicated and respected deacon at St. Rest Baptist Church where he passionately served the church members and our Lord; and

Now therefor be it proclaimed, that we, the members of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, do hereby wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Mr. Milton Bryant for your tremendous sorrow and loss by the passing from this life, on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Attest:
The Jackson Parish Police Jury

Have a unique pet that you think others would enjoy? How about one that is funny or cute? Maybe you have one that looks extra sharp when dressed up? If so, then this Saturday, you and your pet need to come down to the Jonesboro Animal Clinic, located at 815 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro to take part in the Free Pet Clinic and Pet Show.

The activities will kick off at 10:00 am with Jackson Parish 4-H Agent Kristi Bourgeois giving an educational presentation entitled All About Your Pet. From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm the Pet Show will take place with awards given for Best Pet, Best Dressed, Most Unusual, Cutest Pet and Funniest Pet. 

Lunch will be served after the Pet Show and all ages are welcome. Please RSVP to Jonesboro Animal Clinic at (318) 395 – 2273.

This past week Ag Ambassadors from all over central  and northwest Louisiana, including Jake Potts of Quitman High School, (shown above) had the wonderful opportunity to learn about the agricultural industry and the wide variety of available career paths. 

The educational outing began with “tomorrow’s leaders” going to  Doug Young’s Nursery in Forest Hill to learn about the Horticulture industry. From there it was on to Alex Box Stadium, home of the LSU baseball team where they learned about turf grass before heading to the Louisiana State Capitol to meet with several Senators and Representatives. Capping off the educational day was a visit to the new Louisiana Farm Bureau state office. 

Want to enjoy an outing with your family on Caney Lake but want to do something besides going fishing? Then load up and come to the always popular Splash Pad located in the day use area at Jimmie Davis State Park. Young and old alike can enjoy scampering through the cool spray or just relaxing in one place while alternating geysers of cool water cascade down.

If the splash pad wets your appetite for more water fun then jump in the clear water of the swimming area. When finished dry out and work on that tan by laying on the wide sandy beach while enjoying the scenic beauty of the lake. 

Don’t forget to pack the picnic basket!  After having the “fun  in the sun” you can enjoy a picnic under one of the many covered pavilions located throughout. For ap perfect cap to the day watch the sun slowly set over the lake providing some of the most beautiful panoramic views you would ever want. 

Whatever your pleasure, Caney Lake and the Jimmie Davis State Park, located at 1209 State Park Road just outside of Chatham, LA,  has something for everyone in the family. 

Kids ages 4-13 (completed PreK-4 through 6th grade) will have a blast at this year’s Vacation Bible School at the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro that is scheduled for June 26 – 30. 
Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! You’ll need to bring your A-game for this Vacation Bible School (VBS). Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives. They’ll find that even when they mess up it’s never “game over.”

To register go to the FBC Facebook page and follow prompts.