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LEGAL NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE

BARCLAYS MORTGAGE TRUST 2021-NPL 1 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SERIES 2021- NPL 1, BY U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE

# 37088

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

PERRY KENNEDY A/KIA PERRY M KENNEDY & BRENDA KENNEDY

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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 2024. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

LOTS 3, 4 OF THE ROLLING PINES ESTATES LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SE, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AS PER PLAT AND ORIGINAL SURVEY OF SAID ROLLING PINES ESTATES NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LA, IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 89 OF THE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH, LA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LA. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT: I65-2: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE ROLLING PINES ESTATES LOCATED IN NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AS PER PLAT AND ORIGINAL SURVEY OF SAID ROLLING PINES ESTATES NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AT PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 58. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS & APPURTENANCES, AND TOGETHER WITH ALL MINERAL RIGHTS.

Seized as the property of the above named defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash with the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
2/14/24
3/20/24
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

SHERIFF’S SALE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION.

# 36115

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

JEFFREY JERMAINE BRADFORD
A/KIA 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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 2024. 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 WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
02/14/24
03/20/24
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the position of Secretary-Treasurer. 

Applicants must be knowledgeable and proficient in performing all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, preparation of consolidated budgets, and responsible for compliance with procedures and policies under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.  The Secretary-Treasurer is required to attend all official Police Jury and committee meetings, is responsible for preparing the official minutes of all meetings for publication and adoption, and is responsible for all correspondence conducted on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury.

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) year college degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA certification preferred; five (5) years direct experience in management and supervision; advanced computer and data processing skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite required; proficient in training staff.

Resumes and job applications may be hand-delivered or mailed in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked “Application for Secretary-Treasurer” to the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251.  No electronic submissions will be accepted.  A detailed job description can be obtained from Police Jury Office or from our website: www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org.

Jackson Parish Police Jury Secretary-Treasurer / Parish Administrator
Job Description

Job Title: Secretary-Treasurer / Parish Administrator
Location: Police Jury Office – 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA
Requirements: Four (4) year college degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA certification preferred; five (5) years direct experience in management and supervision; advanced computer and data processing skills required; Class E Driver’s License
FLSA Status: Salary, non-exempt
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch break) Monday – Friday unless scheduled for weekend work, plus all Police Jury and associated committee meetings.
On-call, holidays, weekends, overtime, etc. required when necessary

Description:
The Jackson Parish Police Jury appoints this position every two years in accordance with State Law. Must possess knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing all aspects of local governmental operations; must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and is responsible for all correspondence conducted on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury. Required to attend all public meetings of the Jackson Parish Police Jury and is responsible for preparing the official minutes of all meetings for publication and adoption. Also serves as Human Resources Manager, Equal Opportunity Officer, and Floodplain Administrator for the Police Jury. This position requires the ability to work without close supervision and possession of industrious work ethic.

Applicants must be knowledgeable and proficient in performing all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, preparation of consolidated budgets, and responsible for compliance with procedures and policies under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Jackson Parish Policy Jury.

Administration (Secretary):
• Officially represent the Police Jury in the coordination and interaction with all outside agencies
• Coordinate with the Police Jury, Officers, Chairmen, etc. to establish public meeting agendas and documentation to be distributed to all members of the Police Jury, draft letters, forms, etc. for President’s signature on all official correspondence
• Prepare standard items and documentation for all Police Jury and Committee meetings including collating prior meeting minutes, reports, purchase orders, and the monthly financial packet
• Serve as custodian of all public records for the Jackson Parish Police Jury; responsible for responding to all public records requests in accordance with state law; responsible for official record keeping of all official proceedings of the Jackson Parish Police Jury
• Prepare official reports to various federal, state, and parish agencies, some concerning departmental activities
• Facilitate the general public relative to standard inquiries and/or grievances
• Have a thorough knowledge of the building permit process, regulations, and rules
• Directly supervise all administrative staff
• Administer over all personnel folders
• Be familiar with the process and all related documents for new hires, terminations, retirements, and other employee changes
• Oversee the annual employee training of ethics and harassment and the state reporting
• Administrate all general liability and accident claims as well as all worker’s compensation claims for all departments
• Be responsible for policy development, payroll and reporting, and maintenance of Parish employee benefit plan and general insurance and worker’s comp plans
• Address and resolve complaints and employee grievances within the Administrative Department
• Coordinate with 3rd party technology firm and assigned IT specialist on cyber security systems and monitoring and the general management of existing networks, email servers, and domains for all offices and departments
• Perform ongoing maintenance and content of the Parish website and Facebook accounts
• Serve as software administrator for all software platforms (financial system, time and attendance system, agendas & minutes system, telephone system, security system, grants portals, etc.)
• Administer over all open bid proceedings including interpreting bid law to determine applicability, proper publishing of public notices in compliance with state law, and attend all bid openings, tabulate results, and prepare the documents for audit inspection
• Possess independent management skills and extensive knowledge in public administration
• Possess qualifications of assertiveness, multi-tasking ability, verbal and written communication skills, grant proposal preparation skills, and interpersonal/human relation skills
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Treasurer:
• Directly responsible for the preparation of all financial reports, audits, and financial statements for the Parish of Jackson
• Analyze and report on financial status of the Police Jury; direct preparation of all operating budgets and controls; review of Special Program budgets and controls
• Responsible for all purchasing of investment securities for the Jackson Parish Police Jury
• Monitor and track capital assets, disposals, and physical inventories and calculate depreciation
• Oversee all functions of the financial processes and procedures including, but not limited to, budgeting and forecasting, accounts payable, payroll processing, purchasing, permits and licensing, billing, and bank reconciliations
• Responsible for the monthly and year-end closing process including preparation of adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations, year-end accruals, budget amendment recommendations, and general financial analysis
• Responsible for grant submissions and related reporting requirements
• Responsible for overseeing the timely filings of all state and federal reporting including 1099s, 1095s, W-2s, and all quarterly and annual payroll reporting
• Capable of performing day-to-day accounting functions when other staff is unavailable such as cash receipts, deposits, accounts payable, payroll, etc.
• Responsible for the design and preparation of cost estimates of small and large construction projects, new programs, capital purchases, etc.
• Preparation of budgets, cost estimates, and damage assessments to be presented to the Police Jury
• Provide requested information to auditors and coordinate with them on financial reporting
• Responsible for the work of others for accuracy and completeness

Distinguishing Characteristics of Job:
This position is a highly responsible classification in the Police Jury organization and is distinguished from other classifications by the skills and knowledge required and the performance of more difficult and complex tasks.
Incumbents in this class are distinguished from other personnel by a greater knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned office duties.

Travel:
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, but some overnight travel may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This position has direct supervision over the Administrative Departments and coordinates with the Operations Manager to oversee and support the Road, Solid Waste, and Maintenance Departments.

Security Requirements:
Must be able to pass a background check and periodic drug screenings. Must be legally able to work in the United State of America.

EEO Statement:
The Jackson Parish Policy Jury provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties:
Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the position of Secretary-Treasurer.  Applicants must be knowledgeable and proficient in performing all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, preparation of consolidated budgets, and responsible for compliance with procedures and policies under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.  The Secretary-Treasurer is required to attend all official Police Jury and committee meetings, is responsible for preparing the official minutes of all meetings for publication and adoption, and is responsible for all correspondence conducted on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury.

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) year college degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA certification preferred; five (5) years direct experience in management and supervision; advanced computer and data processing skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite required; proficient in training staff.

Resumes and job applications may be hand-delivered or mailed in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked “Application for Secretary-Treasurer” to the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251.  No electronic submissions will be accepted.  A detailed job description can be obtained from Police Jury Office or from our website: www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org.

Jackson Parish Police Jury Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2024

The Jackson Parish Police Jury met in regular session on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, 182 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, Louisiana. Members Present: Mr. Todd Culpepper, Mr. Lewis Chatham, Ms. Amy Magee, Ms. Sheketia Combs, Ms. Regina Rowe, and Mr. Keith Burris. Absent: Ms.
Tarneshala Cowans. Also present: Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager; Mr. Wayne Anderson, Road Superintendent; and Mr. Robin Sessions, Solid Waste Superintendent.
The President, Mr. Culpepper, called the meeting to order. Ms. Rowe gave the invocation and Mr. Chatham led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The President opened the floor for public comments. Mr. Benson Bagwell spoke of his request to sell alcohol on Sunday’s.
The President moved to the approval of minutes.
Motion Ms. Magee, seconded Mr. Burris to adopt the minutes of the January 8th regular jury meeting; January 10th special called meeting; January 23rd special called meeting; February 5th special called meeting; monthly purchase orders, and the payment of all bills. Motion carried.
The President called for approval of committee reports.
Motion Mr. Burris, seconded Ms. Combs to adopt the minutes of the February 1, 2024 personnel committee meeting. Motion carried.
The President called for monthly management reports.
Mr. Brad Roller, Operations Manager, gave the January Operations Manager Reports.
Mr. Wayne Anderson, Road Superintendent, presented the January Road Report noting that $11,665.34 had been spent on emergency call-outs/off-schedule work.
Motion Ms. Rowe, seconded Mr. Burris to accept the January 2024 emergency/off-schedule reports. Motion carried.
Mr. Robin Session, Solid Waste Superintendent, presented the January Solid Waste Report.
Motion Mr. Burris, seconded Mr. Chatham to approve purchase of new trash bins and replacement bottoms.
Motion carried.
The President moved on to Other Business.
Mr. Paul Riley was absent, no report given.
Motion Ms. Rowe, seconded Ms. Magee to appoint Sheryl Holder to the Museum Board; reappoint Brent Barnett to Recreation Board; reappoint Margaret Waggoner to District 3 Fire District; reappoint Scotty Nunn to District 4 Board; reappoint Berry Dodson and Conchita Malone-Doyle to Jonesboro Fire District Board; reappoint Bill
Jimmerson to Quitman Fire District Board. Motion carried.
Motion Ms. Magee, seconded Ms. Combs on request from Benson Bagwell to allow alcohol sales on Sunday. Motion failed.
Announcements
Police Jury Association Conference begins February 28, 2024.
Next Road Committee meeting scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Motion Mr. Burris, seconded Ms. Rowe to adjourn. Motion carried.

Dorothy Mae Masters
November 30, 1930 – February 11, 2024

Dorothy Masters, age 93 of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Forest Haven Nursing Home. She was born to James Ruel Boddie, Sr. and Virgie Mae (Davis) Boddie on November 30, 1930 in Jackson Parish.

Dorothy married Oliver Simonton “Bo” Masters in Jonesboro on December 21, 1946. Bro. Daniel Blackburn conducted their ceremony.

Dorothy is survived by her children, James Oliver “Sonny” Masters (Betsy), Patsy Carole (Masters) Flores (Ed), and John Durwood Masters (Pam); grandchildren, Gayla Ann (Hall) Smith (James Bradford), Terry Eugene “Bubba” Hall, Melinda Kay Hall, Michael Chad Hall (Wendy), Angela Suzette “Angel” Hall, Mickey Joseph Martin (Michelle), Mark Flores, Christopher Shawn Masters, Haley Elizabeth (Masters) Staples (Hank), and Benjamin John “Benji” Masters (Ashley); 10 great grandchildren, and 24 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, siblings, Nola Ruth Boddie, Ida Laverne (Boddie) Murphy, and James Ruel Boddie, Jr; daughter, Betty Ann (Masters) Hall and her husband Gene Hall; granddaughter, Shannon Nicole Masters; great-granddaughter, Amber Nicole Hall; great-great granddaughter, Rosemary Sage Wheat.

Friends can visit with the family on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at McDonald Memorial Baptist Church in Jonesboro from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Bro. Randy Dark will officiate the funeral service, which will begin at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories on Hwy. 4 West of Jonesboro.

Serving as pallbearers will be Bubba Hall, Chad Hall, Mickey Martin, Shawn Masters, Benji Masters and Hank Staples.

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The Town of Jonesboro Zoning Board held a meeting on Thursday, February 8th in the conference room of City Hall, located at 128 Allen Avenue. After the meeting was called to order by Jonesboro Mayor J. “Spike” Harris, zoning board members approved the application for a mobile home to be placed at 425 3rd Street in Jonesboro. In additional action, the request for a billboard to be allowed at 104 Vinson Street was tabled until further information can be gathered. 

The Town of Jonesboro Zoning Board is a locally appointed governmental board responsible for recommending to the Board of Aldermen the boundaries of various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced within these districts.

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The district 1B schedule played to an end on Friday with both Quitman and Weston splitting their games played at home. In boys action, both contests were for firsts in a sense with Quitman and Doyline playing for first place and Weston needing a win for their first victory in district play, Weston achieved their goal 52-48 but the Wolverines fell short in their quest to take the top spot, losing a tough 55-47 contest to district champion Doyline. 

In girls competition, neither Quitman or Weston had a chance at first place as Castor had already wrapped up the title. As it turns out with Quitman downing Doyline 68-32 and Weston falling to Castor 55-43 both squads end district play with 3-3 records as they head into postseason play. 

Weston 52 Castor 48 (boys): Baskets by Bryce Zehr and Daniel Watlington down the stretch broke a 47-47 tie and lifted Weston to a 52-48 victory over Castor giving the Wolves their first district victory in their final 1B contest of the season.

With the win, Weston broke their five game slide in district play and climbed back over the .500 mark at 15-14 on the year. Castor dropped their fourth straight 1B contest and dropped to 11-17 overall. 

Zehr led Weston with 16 points and 8 rebounds followed by 11 points from Tait Henderson. The Wolves also got a big effort from Lajavion Harris whose 9 points was his second best of the season. Watlington finished with 7 points and Nathan Wages had four points and a season best 8 rebounds. Ethan Taylor and Juan Gonzalez added three and two points respectively.

Doyline 55 Quitman 47 (boys): The Quitman gym was rocking when Eli Walker hit a three pointer to draw the Wolverines to within 49-47 completing a five point run but that was as close as QHS would get as Doyline scored the final 6 points to close out the game. It was a game of runs in the winner take all district 1B battle with Doyline jumping out to a 26-15 lead only to see Quitman come storming back with a 14 point run to go on top before both team entered the final frame tied at 36 each. Eli Walker hit five 3-pointers to lead Quitman in scoring with 23 points with Logan Ponder chipping in with 10. Braden Smith and Riley Duck added five each with Noah Leach and Grant Williams scoring two apiece. 

Quitman 68 Doyline 32 (girls) Leading by 9-8, Quitman went on a 22-3 run to pave the way to the blowout victory that evened their district record to 3-3 and secured their 21st victory of the year against just 10 losses. Cali Deal scored 20 points to lead the Lady Wolverines who also got “double digit” scoring performances from Anna Leach and Jaleigh Burns who tallied 13 and 11 points each. The two Taylors, as in Harvey and Borland,scored added six points each with Hallie Kate Pullig finishing with four. AJ Gray, Emma Walker, Brooklyn Brown and Lanee Cheatwood also got into the act with two points each. 

Castor  55 Weston 43 (girls) A 23-7 first quarter deficit was too much for Weston to overcome despite a season, second best, scoring effort of 16 points by Lexie Millien. who along with Jacie Ledford also pulled down 7 rebounds. Lainee Trosclair added 11 for the Lady Wolves and Carly Jo Griffin chipped in with 9 points and a team best 8 boards. Carlynn Waters finished with five and Anslee Aldy tallied two while Nadia Siadek contributed four rebounds and blocked three shots. With the victory Castor completed district 1B play with a 6-0 record and improved to 22-4 on the year while Weston fell to 3-3 in district and 16-13 overall. 

 

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The 2023-24 basketball season has been a trying one for both the girls and boys basketball teams at Jonesboro-Hodge to say the least. The records for both show many more losses than wins. 

It would have been understandable if both squads would have just played out the string in the final district contest against Many but to the credit of the players on both squads they closed out their district season showing determination and pride. For the boys the effort was rewarded with a 45-43 victory, their first on the road since the fifth game of the season. The girls weren’t as fortunate, falling 38-35 but the effort was there.

In all probability, the loss by the girls ends the Lady Tigers season at 6-24 overall and 1-9 in district 3-2A play in head coach Shan Jackson’s first year as JHHS is currently at #35 n the Division IV power ratings, where only the top 28 qualify for the postseason.

The victory by the boys was HUGE as even though their record now is only 5-19 and 2-8 in 3-2A play, what is more important is that the Tigers climbed to #27 in the rankings. 

Many 38 JHHS 35 (Girls) –  In the contest that saw 38 fouls called and JHHS finishing with four starters with four fouls each, the Lady Tigers fell just short despite a spirited road effort. Neesha Johnson paced JHHS in scoring with 15 points, including six in the second quarter that helped the Lady Tigers to a 13-11 halftime advantage. Sanaa Tatum added 7 and Jalenya Jackson 6 while Angel Moss chipped in with four points and McKenzie Bradford hit a trey. 

JHHS  45 Many 43 (Boys) When JHHS scored just 5 points in the third quarter it looked like the same ole script of getting outscored late was starting to show once again. Not on this night! JHHS dug deep to outscore Many 14-11 in the final frame as DeMarious Burns scored six of his 8 points on the night and Daelen Boston added four of his 11 he totaled to lead the fourth quarter surge. Za’mauryian Palmer topped JHHS in scoring with 14 with Dewayne Palmer adding four. Ariyu’un Bradford, Kamerin Bradley, Dylan Hayes and Samuel Combs all tallied two each as well. 

 

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Shirts that were funded by the Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School Wrap Around Initiative via the Reimagine Grant through the Louisiana Department of Education, were distributed to the administration, faculty, staff, and students at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School this past Friday. 

The Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School Faculty and Staff proudly strive to implement a “whole-child” approach, by connecting its students and families with critical resources that address their social-emotional, physical, and academic needs.

As previously reported, the school was awarded a competitive grant by the Louisiana Department of Education that has allowed for the funding of additional positions and programs including but not limited to—School Counselor, Math Interventionist, Art and Music Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, on-site food pantry and clothing closet, Miles for Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic, Saturday Schools, Field Trips, Team Building T-shirts, and so much more!

The people and program services are vital to the success of our students and community and are a testament to our most recent SPS increase, attendance increase, and parental engagement increase. All of this contributes to more positive, academic, social-emotional, and life outcomes for students. 

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J-HES Recognizes National School Counselor Week

The Jonesboro-Hodge Faculty and Staff recognize that school counselors are the center of the problem-solving process and help safeguard the mental and emotional well-being of students and parents alike. We are proud to celebrate Mrs. Rachelle Mason and Mrs. Tristen Bergholtz for their important roles within the school system. Their duties include but are not limited to— removing barriers to academic success, teaching classroom lessons, helping students see things in new ways and develop interests, problem-solving, listening, and most of all, caring!

The Saline girls and boys ended their district 2C schedule in fine style by taking road victories over Dodson in convincing fashion. With their 60-27 victory, the Lady Bobcats clinched second place in district competition with a 6-2 record while improving to 13-20 overall while Dodson fell to 0-6 and 1-24 on the year. The Saline boys also had an easy time of it, running roughshod over the Panthers by an 84-54 margin to move their 2C record to win their 20th game of the year against 13 losses and end the district campaign at 4-4. Dodson dropped to 1-6 and 4-25 overall.

Saline 84 Dodson 54 (boys) A four-year “family affair” came to an end on Friday when Trent Ledbetter played his final district game for his uncle and head coach Klint Robinson. Ledbetter showed his appreciation by putting on a spectacular shooting display where he made four 3-pointers and 22 points all in the first half helping his Bobcats team win their 20th of the season. Connor Roberts also came up big for Saline with a season best 19 points as ten players scored in all. Zach Engram led Dodson with 13 points followed by 11 from Boston Duff.

Saline 62 Dodson 27 (girls) The Lady Bobcats closed their district campaign in grand style, erupting for a season high in points thanks to nine players making three pointers and 12 scoring in all. Alaya Gray, playing on a torn ACL, led the Lady Bobcats with 12 points followed by Kacidy Sims, who continued her late season scoring surge with 8 points. Twin sister Alana Gray contributed 7 points in limited action and Tyla Malone hit two of the 3-pointers for six. Rayaunnah Pearson, Rachel Leggett, Alazja Amos and Brooklyn Loyd all scored five with a three pointer each, while Bella Blewer  and Gabi Steward each nailed a trey. Xylia Scott and Jordan Williams closed out the scoring with two and one point apiece. Jayden Browning led Dodson with 10 with Jada Connor adding 8 points. 

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Jackson Parish native, Victoria “Abby” Taylor, will be at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library to celebrate the release of her debut book “Words That Start With L” on Saturday, February 17th with a book signing that will run from 9:00 – 11:00 am. 

The inspiring book is a collection of poetry that reflects some of her most personal experiences and shows how she fought to heal through the art form of poetry. 

Paperback versions will be available at the book signing for $20.00.  Hard cover copies are also available from Amazon for $24.99 each.  

 

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Recap of Games played February 10th

League: 5-6 boys/girls

Lakers 25 Bucks 10
Lakers scoring:  Bryce Martin 9, Pistol McCurdy 6, Ryker Whitman 4, Cole Burton 2, Blake Rieson 1, Tristan Bradford 1,  Skye Bradley 1, Krewe Blalock 1
Bucks scoring: Ryker Ingram 5, Jackson Linton 1,  Jayce Linton 1, Gentry Aldy 1, Kinzie Billman 1, John Phillip Walker 1

Bulls 30 Warriors 21
Bulls scoring: Samuel Jones 12, Oliver Lee 6, Duke Henderson 6, Karly Jo Stassen 3, Laurel Smith 1, Ryker Savage 1, Uriah Hall 1
Warriors scoring: Briggs Craighead 11, Xavier Jackson 7, Kase Matthews 2, Emma Rowe 1

Lakers 32 Suns 10
Lakers scoring:  Bryce Martin 15, Ryker Whitman 6, Pistol McCurdy 4, Tristan Bradford 2, Skye Bradley 2, Cole Burton 2, Krewe Blalock 1
Suns scoring: Keegan Blewer 4, Malakai Lamkin 1, Magnolia Green 1, Kimber Salter 1, Axel Blewer 1, Sebastian Blewer 1, Ryder Youngblood 1

Shooting Stars: Bryce Martin 15, Samuel Jones 12, Briggs Craighead 11

League: 7-8 Girls

Aces 27 Stars 14
Aces scoring: Kylee Ann Allen 9, Ryleigh Puffer 5, River Waggoner 4, Karli Bradford 3, Audrey Lee 2, Cadie Conn 2, Matilyn Otwell 1, Brenleigh Whitman 1
Stars scoring: Landrie Watson 5, Ellie Shultz 3, Jersey Kate Corley 2, Mercedes Taylor 1, Hillary Foster 1, Preslea Lowery 1, Harper McBride 1

Sparks 25 Stars 8
Sparks scoring: Kassidy Loyd 8, Natalie Sullivan 8, Caylee Thrasher 4, Alaiyah Thomas 4, Leia Green 1
Stars scoring: Harper McBride 4, Preslea Lowery 3, Mercedes Taylor 1

League: 7-8 Boys

Thunder 22 Magic 14
Thunder scoring: Ashton Anderson 8, Tytus Campbell 4, Levi Norred 3, DJ Hudson 3, Sutton Vail 2,  Russ Barron 1, Isaac Sessions 1
Magic scoring: Ayden Chatman 7, Trenton Jerry 3, Austin North 2, Carter Hall 1, Koltyn Donaldson 1

Hawks 34 Kings 30
Hawks scoring: Jeremiah Jones 21, Carson Knox 5, Kaden Blewer 4, Crew Tidwell 2, Bryce Mauthe 2
Kings scoring: Karlen Taylor 14, Brennon Otwell 7, Reece Johnson 3, Logenn Blewer 3, Colton Haney 2, Cameron Pardue 1

Shooting Stars: Jeremiah Jones 19, Karlen Taylor 14

League: 9-10 Girls

Sky 24 Bobcats 19
Sky scoring: Brelaina Hall 6, Tyler Barron 4, Raylie Hall 4, Khaliya Kash 4, Kelsey Shaw 2, Elliot Savage 1, Jaicee Watkins 1
Bobcats scoring: Charlee Mauthe 7, Adeline Anderson 6, Ainsley Bouges 2, Scarlett Parks2, Lizzie Sullivan 2

Sky 16 Fever 5
Sky scoring: Brelaina Hall 6, Elliot Savage 4, Tyler Barron 3, Khaliya Kash 2, Raylie Hall 1
Fever scoring: Miriam Shuler 3, Isabel Morris 1, Justice Faulkner 1

League: 9-10 Boys

Rockets 40 Celtics 20
Rockets scoring: Braddock Chandler 18, Haiden Jones 6, Cooper Barnes 4, Courtney Adams 4, Matthew Earl 2, Ryder Jefferson 2, Clay Burton 2,  Jaysen Cottonham 2
Celtics scoring: Bentley Ponder 6, Mason Greer 5, Noah Martin 3, Tucker Williams 2, Jace Jackson 2, Gabriel Gates 1, Maddox Naron 1

Grizzlies 27 Jazz 25
Grizzlies scoring: Caiden Jackson 16, Andrew Seymore 6, Drew Edwards 3, Asher Norred 2
Jazz scoring: Thatcher Savage 7, Jase Tinsley 5, Bentley Hall 5, James Lewis 4, Cruz Nomey 2, Kaine Stassen 1, Eli Jones 1

Raptors 29 Celtics 27
Raptors scoring: Kutter Blalock 11, Caleb Robinson 6, Carter Kelley 4, Jagger Ingram 3,  Jase Reed 2,Tucker Williams 2, Jacob Toms 1
Celtics scoring: Bentley Ponder 13, Mason Greer 7, Noah Martin 3, Maddox Naron 3, Tucker Williams 1

Shooting Stars: Braddock Chandler 18, Caiden Jackson 16, Bentley Ponder 13, Kutter Blalock 11

League: 11-13 Girls

Wings 17 Liberty 15
Wings scoring: Braelyn Patton 6, Averi Hasley 4, Addison Faulkner 4, Audrina Martin 3 
Liberty scoring: Davynee Bearden 8, Klea Blalock 4, Brylee Cuthrell 3

Dream 19 Lynx 15
Dream scoring: London Burks 5, Hannah Aldy 5, Teegan Hall 3, Ella Robinson 2, Rachel Bandy 2, Gracie Gray 1
Lynx scoring: Ella Simonelli 6, Kinleigh Leach 5, Sophia Kliebert 2, Allie Robertson 2

League: 11-12 Boys

Lakers 27 Mavericks 15
Lakers scoring: Cason Conn 8, Quantavious Campbell 5, Jameon Jefferson 4, Jasen McNeil 3, Tripp McBride 3, Jenson Waggoner 3, Nathan Anderson 1
Mavericks scoring: Lucas Leach 4, Kaleb Maxwell 4, Jack Robinson 3, Jake Emmons 2, Shepard Norred 1, Joseph Burch 1

Bucks 32 Bulls 22
Bucks scoring: Raylon Bradford 19, Eli Henderson 7, Mason Thomas 2, Dane Clifton 2, Aiden Reed 2
Bulls scoring: Levi Martin 9, Colton Otwell 4, Parker Nomey 3, Ayden Watkins 2,  Andrew Watkins 2, Wes Chesshir 2

Lakers 25 Spurs 8
Lakers scoring: Jameon Jefferson 11, Quantavious Campbell 5, Jasen McNeil 3, Cason Conn 2, Nathan Anderson 2, Tripp McBride 1, Ryder Diffey 1
Spurs scoring: Kyrn Jackson 6, Christopher Oncala 2

Shooting Stars: Raylon Bradford 19, Jameon Jefferson 11

League: 13-14 Boys

Pelican 38 Blazers 25
Pelicans scoring: Hayden Seymore 11, Kobie Williams 6, Hayden Bryant 6, Jack Thomas 5, Ayden Greer 4, Gunner Younse 4, Leyton Younse 2
Blazers scoring: Colt Guyotte 6, Bryce Tolar 5, Brody Halbrook 5, Lukas Bandy 5, Sam Schut 2, Brody Tucker 2

Kings 22 Magic 15
Kings scoring: Hayden Laborde 8, Kolt Keiffer 6, Tucker Goss 4, Mathew Odom 4
Magic scoring: Malachi Harris 6, Corbin Ussery 3,  Luke Sims 3, Gabriel Lebrun 2, Remy Kennard 1

Shooting Stars: Hayden Seymore 11

 

 

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Put a fork in it! The 2024 district basketball season is done for area high schools who with the exception of a few, now turn their focus to the upcoming postseason. In girls play the regular season is complete with all schools awaiting the playoff pairings that are slated to be released on Monday, February 12th. For the boys three area teams have one more tune-up planned this week before their postseason fortunes are released by the LHSAA on February 19th. 

Boys Prep Schedule for Week of February 12 – 16

Tuesday, Feb. 13: Weston at Pitkin – 6:00 pm
Friday, Feb. 16: JHHS at Arcadia – 5:00 pm
Friday, Feb. 16: Saline vs St. Mary’s – 6:00 pm

 

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The Ruston Area Music Teachers Association’s annual Solo Festival was held on February 3rd at the Louisiana Tech School of Music with multiple students qualifying for the Honors Recital including Jackson Parish resident Emma Kate Toms.  

The daughter of Emily (Kirkham) and Jarrod Toms, who is a junior high student at Quitman High School, not only qualified but won first place in the 7th-8th grade Voice B division.

Morning performances were judged privately. Students scoring 98-100 would then go on to perform at the afternoon honors recital. Overall Winners were selected in each grade division based on their recital performance.

 

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The boys and girls of summer are getting ready to get it on in the spring as several of the local and area high schools start their LHSAA baseball and softball seasons this week. While scrimmages dominate the action for area baseball teams the opening of the softball regular season is slated to begin on Tuesday for both Quitman and Weston High Schools with home games followed by road trips later in the week. 

Upcoming Prep Baseball/Softball Schedule

DATE	HOME	VISITOR	SPORT	TIME
February 13	Quitman	Simsboro	Softball	5:30 pm
February 13	Weston	Dodson	Softball	5:00 pm
February 15	Choudrant	Weston	Softball	3:30 pm
February 15	Northwood Lena	Saline	Baseball	4:00 pm
February 16	Quitman @ Logansport Tourney	Minden	Softball	3:30 pm
February 17	Quitman @ Logansport Tourney	Stanley	Softball	2:00 pm
February 17	D’Arbonne Woods Jamboree	Weston	Baseball	10:00 am
February 17	Choudrant Jamboree	Quitman	Baseball	TBA

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Here’s hoping your deer season was as successful as you hoped it would be. If you have been sitting down to meals of chicken-fried backstrap steaks or a tasty roast or
found your breakfast of eggs tasting especially good with rounds or links of venison
sausage on the side, you have for sure been successful.

If you’re anxiously waiting for a call from the taxidermist telling you the mount
of your trophy is ready for pick-up and hanging on the wall, pat yourself on the back; it’s been a good year for you.

You may be having withdrawal symptoms now that season is over and you really
wish you get to spend just one more frosty morning in a deer stand. You’re not alone in this. Scores of hunters feel the same way.

What can deer hunters do as a form of recovery to help you get over your addiction to chasing deer? Here’s a suggestion – head for your woods and begin looking for shed antlers of the big buck you hunted all season but never showed up. Now that antlers are beginning to drop, the next several weeks offer the opportunity to locate sheds
before the mice and squirrels begin gnawing on them.

Here’s what happens in the world of the deer. Buck deer drop their antlers in late
winter or early spring. Soon after losing their headgear, they start growing a new set of antlers they’ll have until this time next year. This new set begins as fuzzy knobs growing on the pedicles which are located on the buck’s head between his eyes and ears. The newly formed antlers are soft and subject to damage and for this reason, bucks are shy and reclusive; they’re protective of this new growth.

A couple of months before shedding antlers, bucks use them to hook and thrash
bushes, brush and small saplings and to fight other bucks to establish dominance. Bushes and bucks are in no danger of being gored and thrashed in spring and summer because he is protecting his newly forming soft antlers.

Velvet is described as “vascular skin that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the growing bone.” This amazing material causes the antler it covers to grow at an amazing rate. In fact, deer antlers grow faster than any other mammal bone. This fast rate of growth actually is a handicap to a buck because of the incredible nutritional demand on deer to re-grow antlers annually.

Once the antlers achieve their full potential for the year, usually by mid-September in our part of the world, the velvet has served its purpose and as it dries and is rubbed off on bushes by the buck, the antler bone actually dies and here’s something I read that gave me pause. What deer hunters see when that big buck comes slipping by the
stand is an animal sporting a head full of dead bone.

Where should you look for the best chance to find shed antlers? If you planted a food plot prior to deer season, searching the plot or trails leading to the plot can often
result in a bit of good luck when you find tines sticking up out of the grass. Another good place to look is where a trail crosses a low fence or stream small enough for the buck to jump across. Antlers can sometimes be jarred loose when the buck lands on the other side of the fence or stream.

So for folks puzzled about deer antlers, maybe this bit of information will answer
your questions.

There is a measure of excitement to hold in your hands the head gear of a big buck that will whet your appetite for what he’ll look like once hunting seasons roll around again this coming fall.

The entire process of bucks growing velvet covered delicate antlers to them becoming hardened and eventually being shed just to do it all again every year is one of nature’s most amazing and fascinating feats.

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Some really nice bass to 11 pounds are being reported fishing the deep holes with the Hover rigs or Damiki rigs. Some yellow bass are being caught on jigging spoons. Crappie have been best around the deeper tops on shiners or jigs and they have moved to deep water out from the dam. 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 – The water is rising and a few crappie are showing up around the trees on shiners and jigs. No report on bass. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.
BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is improving with some big ones caught flipping
creature baits around the trees. Crappie are around deep brush.. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – Water is rising and muddy with too much current. Fishing is slow.
For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE –The water is rising with lots of current and off-colored water and
most folks are waiting until things settle down a bit. Crappie fishing is best in the
channels and channel edges on shiners or jigs. Bass are slow to fair with best catches
made deep on soft plastic. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – The lake has been down but is rising and is around the five foot
low level. Crappie are still deep with best fishing just out from the dam on shiners or jigs. Bass are fair with secondary points producing some fish with soft plastics and jigs
picking up some. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at
278-4498.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Crappie fishing has improved in deeper water around the
trees on shiners and jigs. Catfishing is fair to good. No report on bass. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE YUCATAN – After being so low for weeks, the river is rising pretty fast and few
anglers are going out to try it until the water level settles down more. For information,
call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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The Jackson Parish Recreation Department announces that registration for summer league baseball, softball, and T-Ball play begins on February 12th and will run through February 23rd. 

Cost to register is:

$30.00 for T-Ball participants – (ages 3-4)
$50.00 for girls and boys participants – (ages 5 & up)

There will also be a late registration period scheduled for the week of February 25 – March 2 which will carry an additional $10.00 late fee. 

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Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce President, Karen Tolar, is excited to announce that the Annual Chamber Banquet will be April 1st. The guest speaker will be Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. The venue is Family Life Center at First Baptist Church Jonesboro. Event will begin at 6 PM with a social hour and silent auction. Program and dinner at 7 PM. It’s sure to be a memorable evening for everyone involved. Dress for the occasion will be business dress.

Billy Nungesser left a career as a successful businessman to begin his political career following Hurricane Katrina. During the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the New York Times named him the “hardest working man in Louisiana” and ABC named him Person of the Week during the same period. He continues to be the “hardest working man in Louisiana” to date on behalf of all of us.

Today Billy is second-in-command in the executive branch and Louisiana’s ambassador as Commissioner of the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. From natural disasters to promoting our great state…Billy Nungesser is a man for all of Louisiana.

Tickets will be $25 per person or a table sponsorship of $250 which allows you eight tickets. A table sponsorship allows you to be seated with friends and business associates. You are encouraged to book a reservation as soon as possible since there is a limited number of available tables. Tables are assigned after receiving payment.

With a corporate sponsorship your logo will be on the back of the program, your name will be on a sign at the entrance, special recognition will be given during the banquet, and the sponsorship also includes two tickets.

Corporate sponsorships are as follows:

Platinum $ 1000.00

Gold $ 500.00

Silver $ 250.00

Thank you for your consideration of this request and for your continued support to our Chamber of Commerce.

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Residents of Forest Haven Nursing Home in Jonesboro will sleep a little warmer now thanks to the congregation of Cypress Creek Baptist Church in Dodson who made specially designed blankets as part of their outreach missions.

Jesse Henderson of CCBC delivered the plush blankets that were adorned with stitched scriptures and beautiful trim on Friday, February 9th. Each was prayed over during while being made.

The administration and staff of Forest Haven Nursing Home would like to thank CCBC for their blessing.

Make Me Something Mister! 

Forest Haven Nursing Home residents got into the Mardi Gras spirit by making decorative masks to use when taking part in the activities designed to celebrate the holiday. The administration and staff would also like to thank Megan Frederick of ACG for bringing supplies for the residents to decorate their own mini king cakes. 

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The winners of the Jackson Parish Hospital 2023 4th Quarter Photography Contest have been chosen! If you submitted an entry during that period, be sure to check your emails – you might just find some fantastic news waiting for you!

For those who didn’t win this time, don’t be discouraged! Every new year brings new opportunities, and you are encouraged to give it another shot – no pun intended!

To enter into the 2024 January-March contest quarter, simply click on the link below to re-enter your submissions or send new photos. Remember, it’s a new calendar year, and if your entry is not selected as a winner during the next voting period, your entry will roll over to the next quarter!

The Jackson Parish Hospital is proud to be the leading healthcare provider for residents of Jackson Parish and to be able to showcase the wonderful sights of our community. 

To enter your photo click here.

You can also submit your entries by going to ourcommunity.jphmd.com

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What are you giving up for Lent?

Some members of the family of God can answer that one quickly. They are members of a body of Christ known as a “High Church” or a “Liturgical Church.” The other congregations that don’t follow the liturgical calendar are known as “Low Church.” I’m not sure where that designation came from, but it is slightly nonsensical.

This might help you. Lent is “is the solemn Christian religious observance in the liturgical year commemorating the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, before beginning his public ministry. In its modern manifestation, we talk about preparing our hearts to meet the resurrected Jesus on Easter Sunday. We use Lent to make room for Jesus.

One of the ways people prepare during Lent is to “give up” something or “add” some spiritual discipline to their daily schedules. I have seen these projects run the gamut. Some of the Lenten disciplines are heart transforming. Sometimes Lenten practices become lifelong habits. There is another side to this Lenten discipline thing.

Some people use Lent as a do-over for New Year’s Resolutions which didn’t work out. Some people have discovered they can give up making New Year’s resolutions for Lent. Others I have known, give up candy, chocolate, or other pleasures. I usually give up King Cake for Lent!

The way we talk about Lent points to a flaw in our Christian thinking. We talk about Lent with project language. The season has a starting date, an ending date, and clear, quantifiable goals “to accomplish” in between. After Easter we evaluate Lent with project language. We “did okay” or “only made it two weeks” or “kept our commitment” or “totally failed.”

I want to suggest that our faith is following Jesus. That we need to practice the idea of sojourn. A “sojourn” is a “temporary place to stay.” Faith as a sojourn is about being in the presence of Jesus. It is not about being productive or finishing a project. It is about being with Him.

I hope you have a spiritual discipline that you are practicing during Lent. If so, the sojourn idea would remind you that spiritual disciplines do not transform, they are opportunities to open our lives to the Holy Spirt, who transforms.

Following Jesus is about starting, stopping, and staying as He leads us. We are so goal oriented in following Jesus, that I sometimes wonder if we are not wearing spiritual pedometers and are keeping up with the steps we have taken while following Him. I know that somewhere a budding philanthropist has designed a Spiritual Growth Chart. You get it in the App store!

Maybe you need the words of Jesus on this matter. “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

What if Lent is all about resting in Jesus while being with Him?

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Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School invites you to join in the celebration of  “5th Grade Recognition Night” at the girls and boys basketball games against Simsboro on Monday, February 12th. 

The contest, which also represents the final home game of the 2024 season, is scheduled for 6:00 pm at the boys gymnasium on the campus of Jonesboro-Hodge High School.

The contests will be a rematch of the games played at Simsboro on Friday, February 9th, where the girls and boys both took victories with the girls winning 18-4 and the boys coming home victorious after 20-12 victory. 

J-HES 18 Simsboro 4 (Girls)
J-HES scoring: Azariah Baker 4, De’Riyah Mills 4, Daliah Qualls 4, D’Rhaevyn Burns 2, Marlei Moss 2, Naakyah Walker 2

J-HES 20 Simsboro 12 (boys)
J-HES scoring: Addarren Amos 6, Brady Malone 6, Antoine Spivey 4, Caiden Jackson 2, JaDarrion Allen 1, Antley Wright 1 

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Looking for a new truck? Then rejoice! Through the end of February it is Ford Truck Month. When you think of Ford Truck Month, think savings. It’s like Christmas all over again as incredible offers roll their way into dealership’s like Jay Mallard Ford in Jonesboro, but they don’t last long.

The Ford Truck Month specials are time-sensitive, so when they do make their grand debut, you need to act fast. Usually, these offers apply to the remaining new models of the former year, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find a newer truck within your price range. Its primary focus is on financing offers, although you might find a lease deal you love when this event is taking place.

To take advantage of the great deals offered this month call Jay Mallard Ford at (318) 259 – 9881 to set an appointment or come to the dealership located at 601 Hudson Avenue in Jonesboro where a member of the friendly staff will be pleased to see you.

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Looking for an interesting and rewarding opportunity in the field of Agriculture. Then LSU AgCenter might have just what you want. Currently five divisions across northwest Louisiana has job openings available. 

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.

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Not His Suggestions

God’s Commandments, not His Suggestions…

(Deuteronomy 5:7-21 KJV)

Verse 7: Thou shalt have none other gods before me.

Verse 8: Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth:

Verse 9: Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,

Verse 10: And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments.

Verse 11: Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.

Verse 12: Keep the sabbath day to sanctify it, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee.

Verse 13: Six days thou shalt labour, and do all thy work:

Verse 14: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, nor thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thine ox, nor thine ass, nor any of thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates; that thy manservant and thy maidservant may rest as well as thou.

Verse 15: And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.

Verse 16: Honour thy father and thy mother, as the Lord thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Verse 17: Thou shalt not kill.

Verse 18: Neither shalt thou commit adultery.

Verse 19: Neither shalt thou steal.

Verse 20: Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Verse 21: Neither shalt thou desire thy neighbour’s wife, neither shalt thou covet thy neighbour’s house, his field, or his manservant, or his maidservant, his ox, or his ass, or any thing that is thy neighbour 

 

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LEGAL NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE

BARCLAYS MORTGAGE TRUST 2021-NPL 1 MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES SERIES 2021- NPL 1, BY U.S.BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE

# 37088

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

PERRY KENNEDY A/KIA PERRY M KENNEDY & BRENDA KENNEDY

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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 2024. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

LOTS 3, 4 OF THE ROLLING PINES ESTATES LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SE, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AS PER PLAT AND ORIGINAL SURVEY OF SAID ROLLING PINES ESTATES NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDERS OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LA, IN PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 89 OF THE RECORDS OF JACKSON PARISH, LA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN JACKSON PARISH, LA. THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT: I65-2: LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE ROLLING PINES ESTATES LOCATED IN NORTHEAST AND SOUTHEAST, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 4 WEST, AS PER PLAT AND ORIGINAL SURVEY OF SAID ROLLING PINES ESTATES NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AT PLAT BOOK A, PAGE 58. TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS & APPURTENANCES, AND TOGETHER WITH ALL MINERAL RIGHTS.

Seized as the property of the above named defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash with the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
2/14/24
3/20/24
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

SHERIFF’S SALE

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION.

# 36115

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

JEFFREY JERMAINE BRADFORD
A/KIA 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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 2024. 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 WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
02/14/24
03/20/24
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the position of Secretary-Treasurer. 

Applicants must be knowledgeable and proficient in performing all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, preparation of consolidated budgets, and responsible for compliance with procedures and policies under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.  The Secretary-Treasurer is required to attend all official Police Jury and committee meetings, is responsible for preparing the official minutes of all meetings for publication and adoption, and is responsible for all correspondence conducted on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury.

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) year college degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA certification preferred; five (5) years direct experience in management and supervision; advanced computer and data processing skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite required; proficient in training staff.

Resumes and job applications may be hand-delivered or mailed in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked “Application for Secretary-Treasurer” to the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251.  No electronic submissions will be accepted.  A detailed job description can be obtained from Police Jury Office or from our website: www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org.

Jackson Parish Police Jury Secretary-Treasurer / Parish Administrator
Job Description

Job Title: Secretary-Treasurer / Parish Administrator
Location: Police Jury Office – 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA
Requirements: Four (4) year college degree in Accounting/Finance, CPA certification preferred; five (5) years direct experience in management and supervision; advanced computer and data processing skills required; Class E Driver’s License
FLSA Status: Salary, non-exempt
Work Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch break) Monday – Friday unless scheduled for weekend work, plus all Police Jury and associated committee meetings.
On-call, holidays, weekends, overtime, etc. required when necessary

Description:
The Jackson Parish Police Jury appoints this position every two years in accordance with State Law. Must possess knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing all aspects of local governmental operations; must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and is responsible for all correspondence conducted on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury. Required to attend all public meetings of the Jackson Parish Police Jury and is responsible for preparing the official minutes of all meetings for publication and adoption. Also serves as Human Resources Manager, Equal Opportunity Officer, and Floodplain Administrator for the Police Jury. This position requires the ability to work without close supervision and possession of industrious work ethic.

Applicants must be knowledgeable and proficient in performing all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, preparation of consolidated budgets, and responsible for compliance with procedures and policies under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities herein are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Jackson Parish Policy Jury.

Administration (Secretary):
• Officially represent the Police Jury in the coordination and interaction with all outside agencies
• Coordinate with the Police Jury, Officers, Chairmen, etc. to establish public meeting agendas and documentation to be distributed to all members of the Police Jury, draft letters, forms, etc. for President’s signature on all official correspondence
• Prepare standard items and documentation for all Police Jury and Committee meetings including collating prior meeting minutes, reports, purchase orders, and the monthly financial packet
• Serve as custodian of all public records for the Jackson Parish Police Jury; responsible for responding to all public records requests in accordance with state law; responsible for official record keeping of all official proceedings of the Jackson Parish Police Jury
• Prepare official reports to various federal, state, and parish agencies, some concerning departmental activities
• Facilitate the general public relative to standard inquiries and/or grievances
• Have a thorough knowledge of the building permit process, regulations, and rules
• Directly supervise all administrative staff
• Administer over all personnel folders
• Be familiar with the process and all related documents for new hires, terminations, retirements, and other employee changes
• Oversee the annual employee training of ethics and harassment and the state reporting
• Administrate all general liability and accident claims as well as all worker’s compensation claims for all departments
• Be responsible for policy development, payroll and reporting, and maintenance of Parish employee benefit plan and general insurance and worker’s comp plans
• Address and resolve complaints and employee grievances within the Administrative Department
• Coordinate with 3rd party technology firm and assigned IT specialist on cyber security systems and monitoring and the general management of existing networks, email servers, and domains for all offices and departments
• Perform ongoing maintenance and content of the Parish website and Facebook accounts
• Serve as software administrator for all software platforms (financial system, time and attendance system, agendas & minutes system, telephone system, security system, grants portals, etc.)
• Administer over all open bid proceedings including interpreting bid law to determine applicability, proper publishing of public notices in compliance with state law, and attend all bid openings, tabulate results, and prepare the documents for audit inspection
• Possess independent management skills and extensive knowledge in public administration
• Possess qualifications of assertiveness, multi-tasking ability, verbal and written communication skills, grant proposal preparation skills, and interpersonal/human relation skills
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Treasurer:
• Directly responsible for the preparation of all financial reports, audits, and financial statements for the Parish of Jackson
• Analyze and report on financial status of the Police Jury; direct preparation of all operating budgets and controls; review of Special Program budgets and controls
• Responsible for all purchasing of investment securities for the Jackson Parish Police Jury
• Monitor and track capital assets, disposals, and physical inventories and calculate depreciation
• Oversee all functions of the financial processes and procedures including, but not limited to, budgeting and forecasting, accounts payable, payroll processing, purchasing, permits and licensing, billing, and bank reconciliations
• Responsible for the monthly and year-end closing process including preparation of adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations, year-end accruals, budget amendment recommendations, and general financial analysis
• Responsible for grant submissions and related reporting requirements
• Responsible for overseeing the timely filings of all state and federal reporting including 1099s, 1095s, W-2s, and all quarterly and annual payroll reporting
• Capable of performing day-to-day accounting functions when other staff is unavailable such as cash receipts, deposits, accounts payable, payroll, etc.
• Responsible for the design and preparation of cost estimates of small and large construction projects, new programs, capital purchases, etc.
• Preparation of budgets, cost estimates, and damage assessments to be presented to the Police Jury
• Provide requested information to auditors and coordinate with them on financial reporting
• Responsible for the work of others for accuracy and completeness

Distinguishing Characteristics of Job:
This position is a highly responsible classification in the Police Jury organization and is distinguished from other classifications by the skills and knowledge required and the performance of more difficult and complex tasks.
Incumbents in this class are distinguished from other personnel by a greater knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned office duties.

Travel:
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, but some overnight travel may be required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• This position has direct supervision over the Administrative Departments and coordinates with the Operations Manager to oversee and support the Road, Solid Waste, and Maintenance Departments.

Security Requirements:
Must be able to pass a background check and periodic drug screenings. Must be legally able to work in the United State of America.

EEO Statement:
The Jackson Parish Policy Jury provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties:
Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the position of Secretary-Treasurer.  Applicants must be knowledgeable and proficient in performing all accounting functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, preparation of consolidated budgets, and responsible for compliance with procedures and policies under the jurisdiction of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.  The Secretary-Treasurer is required to attend all official Police Jury and committee meetings, is responsible for preparing the official minutes of all meetings for publication and adoption, and is responsible for all correspondence conducted on behalf of the Jackson Parish Police Jury.

Minimum Requirements:

Four (4) year college degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA certification preferred; five (5) years direct experience in management and supervision; advanced computer and data processing skills with expertise in Microsoft Office Suite required; proficient in training staff.

Resumes and job applications may be hand-delivered or mailed in a SEALED ENVELOPE marked “Application for Secretary-Treasurer” to the Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251.  No electronic submissions will be accepted.  A detailed job description can be obtained from Police Jury Office or from our website: www.jacksonparishpolicejury.org.