People with humble beginnings can achieve great things. Henry Louis was born on February 5, 1934. Henry became interested in baseball when he was a child. His family was too poor to afford a baseball bat or even a baseball. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Hank practiced his batting by hitting bottle caps with broomsticks. He used anything he could find to use as bats and balls. With his makeshift gear, he could hit harder and farther than any of the other kids.

In 1949, 15-year-old Henry got his first tryout with a major league baseball team, the Brooklyn Dodgers. Henry’s boyhood idol was the legendary Jackie Robinson, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Everything seemed to be falling into place, but Henry was devastated when he was not selected to join the team. In the same year, Henry joined the Prichard Athletics, an independent Negro league team. While with the Athletics, Henry earned $2 per game. Adjusted for inflation, that would be about $24 in today’s money. Next, he played for the Mobile Black Bears, and earned $3 per game.

On November 20, 1951, a baseball scout who had been watching Henry, signed him to a contract with the Indianapolis Clowns where he earned $200 per month. Now, that’s about $2,350 in today’s money. Not too bad. Remember, these teams were in the Negro league, and it was the early 1950s. Racism was rampant. Henry remembered back to a time when he and the other Indianapolis Clowns visited Washington, D.C. for a game:

“We had breakfast while we were waiting for the rain to stop, and I can still envision sitting with the Clowns in a restaurant behind Griffith Stadium and hearing them break all the plates in the kitchen after we finished eating. What a horrible sound. Even as a kid, the irony of it hit me: here we were in the capital in the land of freedom and equality, and they had to destroy the plates that had touched the forks that had been in the mouths of black men. If dogs had eaten off those plates, they’d have washed them.”

The constant racism he had to endure coupled with being homesick, Henry contemplated giving up baseball altogether. His brother, Herbert Jr. convinced Henry to keep working toward his dream. With a pep talk from his brother, Henry worked harder than ever. Word of Henry’s talent spread while he was with the Clowns. After just three months with the Clowns, Henry received two telegrams with offers to join two Major League Baseball teams, the New York Giants and the Boston Braves. Henry later recalled:

“I had the Giants’ contract in my hand. But the Braves offered fifty dollars a month more. That’s the only thing that kept Willie Mays and me from being teammates – fifty dollars.”

Fifty dollars a month may not sound like much, but that would be nearly $600 a month extra in today’s money. Henry decided on the Braves, but remember that he was still under contract to the Clowns. The Braves purchased Henry’s contract for $10,000, just over $117,000 in today’s money. On June 12, 1952, Henry officially joined the Braves. Henry quickly earned a nickname, but that nickname had nothing to do with his powerful hitting. His teammates called him “pork chops.” Henry explained, “it was the only thing I knew to order off the menu.” One of his teammates said, “the man ate pork chops three meals a day, two for breakfast.” Opposing pitchers often called him “Bad Henry.”

Henry prospered with the Braves. By the end of his first season with the Braves, the league unanimously named him Rookie of the Year. In the following year, 1953, the Braves won the league championship. Henry led the league in runs, hits, doubles, RBIs, total bases, and batting average. Henry won the league’s Most Valuable Player Award. Still, there was racism aimed at Henry. One sportswriter said “Henry… led the league in everything except hotel accommodations.” While traveling in the South, Henry was segregated from his teammates due to Jim Crow laws. While his white teammates had hotel accommodations made for them, Henry had to arrange his own hotel accommodations.

Throughout his career, Henry earned many accolades, too many to list. In 1973, something big was happening. Henry, then playing for the Atlanta Braves, was closing in on Babe Ruth’s career home run record of 714. During the summer of 1973, Henry received so many letters each week, usually in the thousands, that the Braves hired a secretary to help Henry. Not all of the mail Henry received was positive. Henry received a lot of hate mail and death threats. How dare he even attempt to break Babe Ruth’s record. Due to the high number of death threats, policemen worked in shifts to protect Henry. On September 29, 1973, Henry hit his 713th career home run in a game against the Houston Astros. He had just one more home run to tie Babe Ruth’s record. Two more home runs to beat Babe Ruth’s record. But Henry failed to hit another home run in that game. The season ended the following day.

Henry feared that he would not live to see the 1974 baseball season. During the offseason, his amount of mail, including hate mail, increased. He received so much mail that at the end of 1973, the U.S. Postal Service sent him a plaque for receiving more mail than any other person, with the exception of politicians. He received approximately 930,000 letters that year. The number of death threats increased exponentially. Lewis Grizzard, executive sports editor of The Atlanta Journal, who had been preparing coverage on the home run record, secretly had one of his sportswriters write an obituary for Henry because he was afraid that Henry would be murdered before he had a chance to break Babe Ruth’s record.

Henry did live to play in the 1974 season, but there was a problem. Braves managers wanted Henry to beat Babe Ruth’s record while in Atlanta, but their first three games were away games. The managers were going to have Henry sit out of the first three games, but the baseball commissioner insisted that Henry play in at least two of the three games. On April 4, 1974, in a game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Henry made a home run and tied Babe Ruth’s record. The managers certainly wanted to win the game, but they did not want Henry to make another home run before returning home to Atlanta. Henry did not hit another home run in an away game.

Four days later, April 8, 1974, the Braves played against the LA Dodgers in Atlanta. It was a home game. A record-breaking 53,775 people attended the game. In the fourth inning, Al Downing of the Dodgers pitched the ball. Henry swung. The ball flew over left-center field and into the Braves’ bullpen. Cannons fired in celebration. Henry had broken Babe Ruth’s record. As Henry rounded the bases, he saw his mother proudly waiting for him at home plate to give him a congratulatory hug.

Henry Louis is one of the most revered players in baseball history. And it all started with broomsticks and bottle caps. Even if you are not a baseball fan, you will have heard his name. Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron.

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Results from May 6-10

11-13 Boys League

Super Bee 6 BFCU 5
Super Bee Scoring: Luke Rowe 2, Dawson Griffin, Jaxon Cheatwood, Grant Griffin, Corbin Powell 
BFCU Scoring: Ayden Greer 2, Ryder Gray, Kolt Keiffer, Sean Sandifer

Mercy Medical 4 Super Bee 3
Mercy Medical Scoring: Waylon Sullivan, Leyton Younse, Caston Zimmerman, Rylan Mauthe
Super Bee Scoring: Bryce Tolar, Grant Griffin, Corbin Powell

11-13 Girls League

Pardue Builders 14 5A Pump & Hose 7
Pardue Builders Scoring: Treylan Laing 3, Anna Pardue 3, Nixie Bolyer 2, Jessie Walker 2, Myleigh Bolton 2, Braniah Malone, Kellyn Brister 
5A Pump & Hose Scoring: Brooklyn Coody 2,  Aubrey Donaldson 2, Mykenzie Maloy, Carley Whitehead

Crawfish Basket 15 LFMC 3
Crawfish Basket Scoring: Kamryn James 2, Teegan Hall 2, Gracie Gray 2, Kamryn James 2, Amelia Staggs, Bethany Wess, Skyleigh Webb, Molly Henderson
LFMC Scoring: Camryn Ashley, Kinley Aldy, Emma 
Crawfish Basket Scoring: Kamryn James 2, Teegan Hall, Gracie Gray, Bethany Wess

LFMC 15 5A Pump & Hose 14
LFMC Scoring: Kinley Aldy 3, Sophia Kliebert 3, Allie Fenn 3, Anna Tingle 2, Lakelyn Welch 2, Blakelyn Gray, Adelyn Fine
5A Pump & Hose Scoring: Brooklyn Coody 2, Aubrey Donaldson 2, Mykenzie Maloy 2, Raleigh Guilliams 2, Shyler Christianson 2, Eliza Crocker 2, Carley Whitehead, Maggie Wall

9-10 Boys League

Uptown Tanning 5 Maxwell’s Service 2
Uptown Tanning Scoring: Mason Tolar 2, Kutter Blalock, Thatcher Savage, Brock Craighead
Maxwell’s Service Scoring: Carter Kelley, Clay Burton

Jonesboro State Bank 13 Cherokee Contractors 8
JSB Scoring: Ryder Pardue 3, Andrew Seymore 2, Asher Norred 2, Mason Greer 2, Brock Craighead 2, Caleb Robinson, Braxton Barnett
Cherokee Contracting Scoring: Bryson Martinez 3, Jase Tinsley 2, Brett Rasbury, Drew Caldwell, Kree Perkins

Uptown Tanning 13 Jonesboro State Bank 2
Uptown Tanning Scoring: Brock Craighead 3, Mason Tolar 2, Kutter Blalock 2, Weston Pittman 2, Jaysen Cottonham 2, Thatcher Savage, Matthew Earl
JSB Scoring: Asher Norred, Caleb Robinson

9-10 Girls League

Ruffled Feathers 15 BFCU 0
Ruffled Feathers Scoring: Kate 2, Lizzie Sullivan 2, Braelyn Turner 2, Ryan Kate Wyatt 2, Ella Siddon 2, Ryleigh McCormick 2, Harper Roark, Autumn Kohler, Khaliya Cash 
BFCU Scoring: none

7-8 Boys League

Square One 18 J&L Works 8
Square One Scoring: Rowan Sampey 4, Raiden Franks 4, Sutton Vail 3, Kaden Blewer 3, Gabe Gates, Ashton Anderson, Tate Hall, Ollie Swanner
J&L Works Scoring: Carson Knox 4, Braxton Theriot, Carson Liles, Thomas Johns, Kaden Smith 2, Uriah Hall, #2

J&L Works 18 Scrap Iron BBQ 17
J&L Works Scoring: Carson Knox 4, Thomas Johns 4, Braxton Theriot 3, Carson Liles 3,  Kaden Smith 2, Uriah Hall, #2
Scrap Iron BBQ Scoring: Isaac Session 3, D.J. Hudson 3, Rafe Lewter 3, Mayson Terral 2, Lucas Womack 2, Emmett Thomas 2, Luke Turner, Cole Burton

Square One 17 Farm Bureau 5
Square One Scoring: Raiden Franks 3, Kaden Blewer 3, Sutton Vail 2, Tate Hall 2, Koltyn Donaldson 2, Carson 2, Gabe Gates, Ashton Anderson, Rowan Sampey
Farm Bureau Scoring: Dominic Vara, Jacob Patton, Stetson Kennedy, Eli Treadway, Rowan Thompson

7-8 Girls League

Peoples Bank 20 Jackson Parish Bank 6
Peoples Bank Scoring: Masy Malone 3, Cadie Conn 3, Matilyn Otwell 2, Brenleigh Whitman 2, Ryleigh Puffer 2, Kylee Ann Allen 2, Jaylee Hough 2, Kendall Barnett 2, Mercedes Taylor
Jackson Parish Bank Scoring: Malisa, Starr Bradley, Karis Jacobs, Ariel Pittman, Analeigh Walker, Hilary Foster

Pink Magnolia 17 Jonesboro State Bank 0
Pink Magnolia Scoring: Reagan Hall 2, Ellie Shultz 2, Aria Dodson 2, Caylee Mauthe 2, Jersey Coreley 2, Natalie Sullivan 2, River Waggoner, Willow Tingle, Sicilia Wall, London Tilley, Kimsley Hicks
JSB Scoring: none

JPRD vs Castor

7-8 Girls: Castor 9 Jonesboro State Bank 4
Jonesboro State Bank Scoring: Mezmeri Walker, Madison Baker, Lily Potts, Leighton Modisette

7-8 Boys: Castor 20 Klassy Kleen 11
Klassy Kleen Scoring: Kolton Lafitte 2, Ryker Whitman 2, Kase Mathews, Austin West, Reese Johnson, Denton Glaze, Briggs Craighead, Reed McMillan, Quinlan Carpenter

7-8 Boys: Klassy Kleen 13 Castor 12
Klassy Kleen Scoring: Ryker Whitman 2, Kase Mathews 2, Denton Glaze 2, Austin West, Reese Johnson, Briggs Craighead, Reed McMillan, Quinlan Carpenter, Kolton Lafitte, Raidon

9-10 Boys: Castor 5 Maxwell’s Service 2
Maxwell’s Service Scoring: Eli Jones, Braddock Chandler

9-10 Girls: Family Pharmacy 15 Castor 8
Family Pharmacy Scoring: Hannah Aldy 2, Savannah Porter 2, Scarlett Parks 2, Elliot Savage 2, Justice Faulkner, Presley Carpenter, Raylie Hall, Aubrie Allen, Carrington Bond, Aaliyah Mixon, Kember Cuthrell

11-13 Girls: Crawfish Basket 14 Castor 1
Crawfish Basket Scoring: Tessa Reeves 2, Charleigh Newton 2, Amelia Staggs 2, Bethany Wess, Molly Henderson, Teegan Hall, Skyleigh Webb, Kamryn James, Allison Ramsey, Kinsley Moak

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Just like NBA Basketball player Alan Iverson once said…. ”We’re talking about practice?” Yes, today we’re talking about practice and how important it can be for an angler to be successful. With my recent 11th place finish at Sam Rayburn in the ABA Pro League, it was a reminder of just how important practice can be.

The problem with practice this time of year (spring) is that conditions can change overnight, or worse, by the hour. But nevertheless, we will see how time on the water is important to being successful and how we as anglers must keep an open mind, especially on tournament day.

Let’s start with day one of practice, as conditions were very mild with warm daily temperatures reaching the lower 80’s and a mild northwest wind at 5 to 10 MPH. But one thing that would be a definite factor in this event was the rising water level.

The East Texas region had been inundated with torrential rain the week of this event with as much as 10 inches falling just north of Sam Rayburn. This created a much-needed steady rise all across Sam Rayburn. The lake had been approximately 6.5 feet low prior to this tournament, creating all sorts of obstacles for anglers to navigate around making for some nervous boat rides.

So, I made a decision to go shallow and shrink the lake by limiting my options and fishing fairly close to the tournament site. I wanted to really get into an area, learn it, and figure out what the bass were doing in this particular part of the lake. This proved to be a very productive move on my part as there was plenty of cover with patches of lily pads and hydrilla in several pockets I had chosen to concentrate on.

Now with rising water on any lake, bass have a tendency to move up and head for the shallows. First thing I realized on day 1 of practice was there were a good number of quality bass roaming the shallows as I caught a few fish in the 3-to-4-pound range. Based off a previous event I researched from the week before, I noticed the weights were down and that 12 to 14 pounds would probably be good enough to get a check.

Over a two-day period of practice, I found three areas holding quality fish and decided to rotate through each over the course of my tournament day. But one area was especially promising as I caught three good fish and shook off 10 others late on the final day of practice. So, what does it mean to shake fish off? It’s where an angler fishes a bait with either a bent over hook or fishing the bait hookless, making sure he never hooks the fish.

Years ago, a fellow angler showed me this tip that I now use when practicing for a tournament and I don’t want to hook fish prior to the event. It’s called a screw lock and allows me to fish a soft plastic bait, like a worm or creature bait, without using a hook. The fish still bite the bait and in most cases I can see or feel if they are quality fish or not.

Hooking bass a day or two before an event will cause them not to bite. Anglers call this “sore mouthing” them. But there are times when I’m on a new body of water that I’m not familiar with that I will hook a few fish just to see what size bass are in that area.

During my 2 days of practice, it did not take long for me to figure out that a weightless fluke, a speed worm with an 1/8-ounce weight, and a chatterbait would be my top baits for this event. Wind was a huge factor as well and was an important key to certain areas being more productive than areas with little to no wind.

As tournament day rolled around, I headed for my best area that I felt I could catch my five fish limit rather quickly. This held true as I boated 5 decent keeper fish before 8:00 AM and began to cull up for the rest of the day. The day started out with calm winds, but that all changed by 11:00 AM as winds shifted out of the south at 20 to 25 MPH for the rest of the day making it tough to place the bait where you wanted.

But it was on those windy banks or pockets, with scattered hydrilla patches in 2 feet or less, where fish seemed to be feeding heavily on shad. Therefore, the chatterbait became my main bait for the rest of the day. I was able to cull several fish, but my culls were only in ounces and not in pounds. I finished with around 13 pounds total for this event placing me in 11th overall. Most events are decided by who gets the kicker or bigger bites of a 5- or 6-pound fish. That big bite never came for me in this tournament which is why I finished 11th.

The best part of this event for me was that I moved up in the ABA Pro League Angler of the Year standings from 27th to 7th. Only the top 10 for AOY at the end of the season qualify for the Ray Scott National Championship which will be held at Lake Eufaula, Alabama in April of 2025. So, from my perspective, this was a very important event and now I must continue to do well in order to put myself in position to make another Ray Scott Championship.

Till next time, good luck, good fishing and when in doubt…. set the hook!

Steve Graf
Angler’s Perspective

An Estate Sale will take place from Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19 at the home of Betsy Golden, located at 172 Cecilia Drive in Jonesboro at the following times:

Friday, May 17 from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 18 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 19 From 1:00  – 4:00 pm

Items that will be available are furniture, china, seasonal items, decorations, linens, kitchen ware, silk plants, electronics, pictures, garden equipment and supplies. 

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Jackson Parish Council on Aging is seeking part-time help for Nutrition Site Aid in Chatham, LA. A high school education is required and interested parties should expect to work four (4) hours a day, Monday – Friday while providing an exceptional attitude to senior citizens. Applications will be taken at the JPCOA office at 120 Polk Avenue in Jonesboro. 

PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE TAX SALE OF IMMOVABLE

The State of Louisiana vs Delinquent Tax Debtors of Parish of Jackson 

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, I will sell at THE JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF OFFICE, 150 OLD WINNFIELD ROAD., JONESBORO, LA, within legal hours for judicial sales beginning 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 A.D., and continuing , each succeeding day, until all sales are completed all Immovable Property on which taxes are now due to the State of Louisiana and Parish of Jackson, to enforce collections of taxes assessed in the year of 2023 together with INTEREST THEREON FROM THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 2024 at the rate of one per centum (1%) per month, until paid and all costs. The names of the said delinquent taxpayers, th4e amount of taxes due by each on the assessment of said year, and immovable property assessed for sales as follows:

1020021860 WARD 02
A & N ENTERPRISE, LLC
DBA: NOW SAVE #17
210 CANYON ROAD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TOTAL DUE: 1189.61 TAXES:
1086.16 INTEREST: 43.45 COST:
60.00

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A & N ENTERPRISE, LLC
DBA: NOW SAVE #11
210 CANYON ROAD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TOTAL DUE: 1786.90 TAXES:
1660.48 INTEREST: 66.42 COST:
60.00

0020000200 WARD 02
ABBOTT, MICHAEL CURTIS
190 SHADOW OAKS DR
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TOTAL DUE: 436.52 TAXES:
323.58 INTEREST: 12.94 COST:
100.00
232-166: 233-305: 232-257: #425585; #425587: 182-819: 183-225: 137-557:
MTG. 71-431: BEG. AT THE
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0010003200A WARD 01
ALMENDARES, CARLOS MANUEL
OCAMPO
7578 QUITMAN HWY
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TOTAL DUE: 291.90 TAXES:
160.48 INTEREST: 6.42 COST:
125.00
#420439: COMMENCING AT A ONE INCH RE-BAR MARKING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE
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ATKINS, GLEN (ESTATE)
C/O SUZANNE ATKINS
1007 BURGESSVILLE ROAD
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 507.51 TAXES: 391.84 INTEREST: 15.67 COST: 100.00
148-312: BEG. AT THE SE/C OF THE SE OF SE, SEC-13-15-4-WEST, AND FROM
SAID PT. RUN WEST ALG THE
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0010004500 WARD 01
ATKINS, GLEN C.
C/O SUZANNE ATKINS
1007 BURGESSVILLE ROAD
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 155.63 TAXES: 53.49 INTEREST: 2.14 COST: 100.00
163-147: ONE AND TWO EACH BEING FIFTY FT WIDE FORMING A RIGHT TRIANGLE ON THE N SIDE OF BLK ONE; LOT THREE
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0020011250A WARD 02
BOLDS, JAMES LOUIS; ETAL
% WILLIAM BOLDS
PO BOX 70
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
OTHER OWNERS:
BOLDS, BOBBY CHARLES
BOLDS, FLOYD EDWARD
BOLDS, GEORGE EARL, SR.
BOLDS, JOHN WESLEY
BOLDS, WILLIAM JASON
TOTAL DUE: 147.77 TAXES: 45.93 INTEREST: 1.84 COST: 100.00
424-311: JAMES LOUIS BOLDS,
GEORGE EARL BOLDS, SR.,
WILLIAM JASON BOLDS, FLOYD
EDWARD BOLDS, JOHN WESLY
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0020011253A WARD 02
BOLDS, JAMES LOUIS
PO BOX 70
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
TOTAL DUE: 145.54 TAXES: 43.79 INTEREST: 1.75 COST: 100.00
281-347: 371-877: 122-741: 424-311: #401647; #401648:
TRACT 5: A .0908 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SIT. IN THE NW OF THE
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0020011250R WARD 02
BOLDS, JAMES LOUIS; ETAL
C/O BOLDS TOWING LLC
P O BOX 70
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
OTHER OWNERS:
BOLDS, BOBBY CHARLES
BOLDS, FLOYD EDWARD
BOLDS, GEORGE EARL, SR
BOLDS, JOHN WESLEY
BOLDS, WILLIAM JASON
TOTAL DUE: 199.98 TAXES: 96.13 INTEREST: 3.85 COST: 100.00
424-311: JAMES LOUIS BOLDS;
GEORGE EARL BOLDS, SR.;
WILLIAM JASON BOLDS; FLOYD
EDWARD BOLDS; JOHN
WESLEY
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0020011253 WARD 02
BOLDS, WILLIAM J. & SCARLETT J. BOLDS
PO BOX 70
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
TOTAL DUE: 277.72 TAXES: 170.88 INTEREST: 6.84 COST: 100.00
281-347: 371-877: 122-741: 424-311: #401647; #401648:
TRACT 6: A 0.907 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SIT. IN THE NW OF THE
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BUCKELEW, TANNER AUSTIN
183 ADALEE DRIVE
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 324.62 TAXES: 215.98 INTEREST: 8.64 COST: 100.00
267-850: 408435: 183-124: 418282: BEG. ON THE EAST LINE OF THE ROW
LINE OF THE BLACKTOPPED HWY. RUN
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BUSBICE, BILLY A., JR. & DOROTHY ELIZABETH LIPPMAN BUSBICE
PO BOX 1557
BROUSSARD, LA 70518-1557
TOTAL DUE: 973.93 TAXES: 840.32 INTEREST: 33.61 COST: 100.00
287-684: 96-282: 288-82; 288-173: SE OF NW; SW OF NE; NE OF NE; SE
OF NE; NE OF SE, ALL LOC.
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BUTLER, CAROLYN JENECE AND
SONJA BUTLER NELSON
PO BOX 298
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 161.65 TAXES: 59.28 INTEREST: 2.37 COST: 100.00
263-811; 263-838: 424514: 96-614: LOT 26, BLK 25,
VILLAGE OF HODGE, LA.

0092005600 WARD 09-EH
BUTLER, CAROLYN JENECE AND
SONJA BUTLER NELSON
PO BOX 298
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 321.62 TAXES: 213.10 INTEREST: 8.52 COST: 100.00
198-672: 200-211: 405-133: 424514: 84-591; 93-238: LOT BEG. AT SW/C OF NE OF NW,
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C & M PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC
204 CEDAR DRIVE
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 789.66 TAXES: 663.13 INTEREST: 26.53 COST: 100.00
273-404: 307-197: 362-852: 414585: 230-747: COMMENCING AT A PT WHICH IS 2177.08 & #39; S AND
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C & M PROPERTIES AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC
204 CEDAR DRIVE
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
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208-502: 277-57: 284-660: 301-699: 414585: 142-436: BEG. ON THE E SIDE
OF THE R/W OF THE PERSHING AT
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CARR, EVELYN J
707 FLETCHER LOOP
MONTGOMERY, LA 71454-0000
TOTAL DUE: 152.69 TAXES: 50.66 INTEREST: 2.03 COST: 100.00
MH ID # 1326 244-259: 269-187: 276-233: 289-393: 290-608: 296-368: 371-16: #400499: #424954:
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CASSEY, FANNIE MAE
% CLARENCE ELLIOTT, SR.
3706 BETTES LN
ABILENE, TX 79602-0000
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153-734: BEG., AT THE SE COR OF SE OF NE SEC-4-15-1-W AND RUN N 586 FT TO THE STATE HWY NO., 146, TH RUN NW
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CHAMBLESS, BOBBY RAY
208 TUPAWEK DR
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TOTAL DUE: 134.49 TAXES: 33.16 INTEREST: 1.33 COST: 100.00
U-38: 180-792: 200-786: 200-789: 200-829: 201-37: 201-39: 407-482: 411-485:
BEGINNING AT THE NE COR OF
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CIRCLE K STORES, INC.
PROPERTY TAX DEPT. – DC17
P. O. BOX 52085
PHOENIX, AZ 85072-0000
TOTAL DUE: 10397.85 TAXES: 9940.24 INTEREST: 397.61 COST: 60.00
CONVENIENCE STORE INVENTORY, MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, & 
FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
LOCATED AT 635 OLD
WINNFIELD
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COOPER, WILLIAM W AND MARTHA SUZANNE COOPER
840 NAVAJO RD
CHATHAM, LA 71226-0000
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242-275: 306-49: 306-52: 306- 131: 362-952: 362-955: 362-958; 366-796:417-892: 413151: 413152: 204-
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COWAN, EARNEST
PO BOX 85
CHATHAM, LA 71226-0000
TOTAL DUE: 121.96 TAXES: 21.12 INTEREST: 0.84 COST: 100.00
232-316: 238-157: 291-615: 314-235: 338-738: 363-257: 406-769: 426-609: 427-561: 402705: #417138: 422902:
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DAVIS, BONNIE MARIE AULDS;
ETAL
% DORIS MARIE AULDS
1342 WILDROSE AVE
RIDGECREST, CA 93555
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260-826; 828: BONNIE MARIE AULDS DAVIS; SYBIL ELAINE AULDS LINT; RANDY HUEY AULDS; JERRY GLENN AULDS; &
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DEAN, DONNA DESHEA
PO BOX 244
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TOTAL DUE: 467.73 TAXES: 353.59 INTEREST: 14.14 COST: 100.00
210-807; 226-311: 306-385: 348-342: 350-5: 350-7: 403-991: 432-388: 426660:
95-319: LOT 3 BLK 7, VILLAGE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040085190 WARD 04
DODD, KELLY
197 WELLS ROAD
DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234-0000
TOTAL DUE: 1703.27 TAXES: 1541.61 INTEREST: 61.66 COST: 100.00
341-781: 426475: A 2.705 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SE OF NW, SEC-27-15-2-WEST, JACKSON PARISH,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030038790 WARD 03
DUNCAN, DEBRA S.
PO BOX 443
COLUMBIA, LA 71418-0000
TOTAL DUE: 357.99 TAXES: 248.07 INTEREST: 9.92 COST: 100.00
433-129: 419251: 148-736: 278-821: 310-299: 395-286: 395-288: E 1/3 OF THE NW
OF NE OF SW,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0050006540 WARD 05
EMANUS, SHAWN M.
C/O JOSEPH M. EMANUS
1424 FIRETOWER RD
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 183.50 TAXES: 80.29 INTEREST: 3.21 COST: 100.00
HOME ON PROPERTY BELONGING TO
ANOTHER. (JOSEPH M. EMANUS)

0070008640 WARD 07
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION
5600 GRANITE PARKWAY VII
DALLAS, TX 75024-0000
TOTAL DUE: 787.79 TAXES: 661.34 INTEREST: 26.45 COST: 100.00
#425581: 160-447: 217-426: 236-794: 245-461: 245-485: 271-69: 282-490: 363-794: 397-263: #410297: #425486:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030018170 WARD 03
FISHER, ELPHIN BARRETT
% DAVID FISHER
5124 HWY 2
FARMERVILLE, LA 71241-0000
TOTAL DUE: 111.40 TAXES: 10.96 INTEREST: 0.44 COST: 100.00
280-650: 301-770: 415350 172-158: SE/4 OF S/2 OF SW OF NW, SEC-26-15-1-E, CONT. 5 ACS, M/L.

0075016350 WARD 07-JB
GAINES, RICHARD: ETAL
786 NORTH RANNEY RD
EAST JORDAN, MI 49727-0000
TOTAL DUE: 271.92 TAXES: 165.31 INTEREST: 6.61 COST: 100.00
420-621: 433-392: 433-394: 264-360: 271-372: 396-543: 406-790: 409-334: 413-729: RICHARD GAINES, UND, 8/12
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0065008221 WARD 06-JB
GLAZE, HARLEY
1121 HILL ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 392.22 TAXES: 280.98 INTEREST: 11.24 COST: 100.00
188-649: 286-133: 293-125: 311-456: 347-689: 401163: #425694:
95-53; 108-705: LOT #2, OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0010045000C WARD 01
GONZALEZ, KELVIN JOSUE & ALBA IRIS ULLOA GONZALEZ
2452 HWY 818
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 155.63 TAXES: 53.49 INTEREST: 2.14 COST: 100.00
417732: 417901: 1.295 ACRES A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020084650 WARD 02
GOSS, DANNY JOE JR.
2180 KELLEY RD.
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TOTAL DUE: 2191.49 TAXES: 2011.05 INTEREST: 80.44 COST: 100.00
240-375: 242-432: 431-193: 414338: 240-569: SECTION 36: BEGINNING AT THE SE COR OF SW
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0031019250 WARD 03-CH
GRACE-LYNN, LLC
C/O JASLYN MCCONNELL
183 WOODMONT DRIVE
MONROE, LA 71203-0000
TOTAL DUE: 544.60 TAXES: 427.50 INTEREST: 17.10 COST: 100.00
255-371: 264-466: 256-185: 412620: 415782: #422486: 427031: 175-374: LOT 2 OF RESUBD. OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020052000 WARD 02
GREEN, WILLIE LEE & VERTIA M. GREEN
C/O ROBERT CARPRUE
P O BOX 1327
FRESNO, TX 77545-1327
TOTAL DUE: 590.94 TAXES: 472.06 INTEREST: 18.88 COST: 100.00
165-515: 195-551: BEG. AT THE NE COR OF SW OF SE, SEC-22-17-2-WEST AND RUN SOUTH 185.2 FT FOR A ST.
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030032651B WARD 03
HENDERSON, DAVID AND CHRISTY LYNN HENDERSON
1904 SHARP ROAD
EROS, LA 71238-0000
TOTAL DUE: 149.99 TAXES: 48.07 INTEREST: 1.92 COST: 100.00
426519: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SW 1/4 OF 23-16-1W, LANDDISTRICT NORTH OF RED
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020059400 WARD 02
HICKS, BOBBY JAMES, EST.
216 WEST TICHENOR ST.
COMPTON, CA 90220-0000
TOTAL DUE: 113.33 TAXES: 12.82 INTEREST: 0.51 COST: 100.00
279-494: 279-772: 104-504: BEG. AT THE NW/C OF SW OF NE, SEC-27-17-2-WEST AND RUN SOUTH 330 FT.
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0055014976 WARD 05-JB
HICKS, TERESA EILEEN WALKER & KATHY DIANNE WALKER TOLAR
207 MURLENE ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
OTHER OWNERS:
TOLAR, KATHY DIANNE WALKER
TOTAL DUE: 259.02 TAXES: 152.90 INTEREST: 6.12 COST: 100.00
TERESA EILEEN WALKER HICKS
HOMESTEAD ON 1/2 INT.
230-17: 352-592: 214-271: BEGINNING AT THE NW
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020113600 WARD 02
HIGHTOWER, GLENN G.
1165 HWY 146
CHATHAM, LA 71226-0000
TOTAL DUE: 249.96 TAXES: 144.19 INTEREST: 5.77 COST: 100.00
PHE 8/1/13 304-552: 424-1083: 164-292: E 1/2 OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC-32-16-1-W, LYING
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0084011260 WARD 08-NH
HODNETT, KENNETH B., JR.
1607 PINE ST
CHATHAM, LA 71226-0000
TOTAL DUE: 311.71 TAXES: 203.57 INTEREST: 8.14 COST: 100.00
269-826: 302-463: 311-794: 309-781: 176-312: BEG. AT THE NE COR OF SW OF SW, SEC-18-15-3-WEST
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040126900C WARD 04
HOLDEN, WILLIE JAMES JR. AND PORLANDA JACQUES BROWN HOLDEN
1909 WHITE ST.
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
TOTAL DUE: 923.60 TAXES: 791.92 INTEREST: 31.68 COST: 100.00
422728: LOT 8 OF NORTHLAKE SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT FILED AT FILE NUMBER 0422084 OF THE RECORDS OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0031023950 WARD 03-CH
HOLLY, RONANDEZ AND MARIO MCCONNELL
PO BOX 55
CHATHAM, LA 71226-0000
TOTAL DUE: 494.12 TAXES: 378.96 INTEREST: 15.16 COST: 100.00
209-557: 219-771: 230-119: 426334: 162-98: N/2 OF LOT 4, BLK C OF J.P. HENDERSON ADD. TO THE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0100016845 WARD 10
JACKSON, ROEANER; ETAL
8457 RENTON AVE SO
SEATTLE, WA 98118-0000
TOTAL DUE: 142.74 TAXES: 41.10 INTEREST: 1.64 COST: 100.00
220-155: 422118: 423829: ROEANER JACKSON, RESETTA WILLIAMS AND MORZELLA HUTCHERSON – UND 1/3 INT
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020065510 WARD 02
JARRELL, MARLON, JR.
P.O. BOX 124
EROS, LA 71238
TOTAL DUE: 433.22 TAXES: 320.40 INTEREST: 12.82 COST: 100.00
331-225: 393-142: 391-926: 400-847: 324-700: LOTS 4 AND 5 OF BLK
1 OF EROS, LOUISIANA, AS
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0092001200 WARD 09-EH
JOE, KAMI D. BROWN AND SIMMEC LAMAR
PO BOX 1745
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TOTAL DUE: 343.51 TAXES: 234.14 INTEREST: 9.37 COST: 100.00
268-318; 268-321: 425-612: 428-429: 411215: #417141: 421202: 181-196: A 0.45 ACRE TRACT
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0092008100 WARD 09-EH
JONES, OLLIE MAE (ESTATE)
C/O LARRY MIMS
506 STONEWALL RD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TOTAL DUE: 119.88 TAXES: 19.12 INTEREST: 0.76 COST: 100.00
137-189; 112-808; 113-91: BEG. AT THE SW/C OF SE OF SW,
SEC-18-15-3-W & RUN E 627', TH N 209', TH E 11', TO THE E
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

1020021860J WARD 02
JOYCE CRANE
220 RIDGEDALE DR
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TOTAL DUE: 172.20 TAXES: 107.88 INTEREST: 4.32 COST: 60.00
EQUIPMENT LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE CHATHAM (ON PARCEL
#0020085300, BERNICE MCMANUS) (NEW FOR 2023)

1031024430K WARD 03-CH
JOYCE CRANE
220 RIDGEDALE DR
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TOTAL DUE: 8524.23 TAXES: 8138.68 INTEREST: 325.55 COST: 60.00
CRANE EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN CHATHAM (ON MID SOUTH RAIL
PARCEL, #0031022230) (NEW FOR 2023)

0095012940 WARD 09-JB
KEMP, PERCELL J., JR.
816 TOLAR STREET
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 119.88 TAXES: 19.12 INTEREST: 0.76 COST: 100.00
285-52: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SW OF SE SEC-30-15-3-WEST, JACKSON PARISH, LA, TH RUN S
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105023700 WARD 10-JB
KEYS, TERRY – TAX SALE TITLE
610 ROBINSON ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 320.64 TAXES: 212.15 INTEREST: 8.49 COST: 100.00
410-754:420-228: 414541: 107-113: LOT 15 OF CRESTVIEW SUBD. IN THE NW OF NW OF NW, SEC-32-15-3-W.

0105017200 WARD 10-JB
KIRKENDALL, TREBBIE
% LEE ARTHUR WALTON AND ANNIBELL PETTIFORD WALTON
3759 DEHNOR DR
COLUMBUS, OH 73216
TOTAL DUE: 170.56 TAXES: 67.85 INTEREST: 2.71 COST: 100.00
314-879: 87-237; 88-121: LOT 27 OF BLK A OF THE RE-SUBD. OF NOMEY & #39;S COLORED SUBD. BEING
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020072445A WARD 02
LEE, CONNER A. -TRUST
ANDREA Y. LEE – TRUSTEE
875 STYLES RANCH RD
CHOUDRANT, LA 71227-0000
TOTAL DUE: 284.36 TAXES: 177.27 INTEREST: 7.09 COST: 100.00
#409526: 408-533: 409-213: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SEC-11 AND THE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040062366 WARD 04
LENARD, RODNEY K.
C/O KENT LENARD
P O BOX 121
MCLEOD, TX 75565-0000
TOTAL DUE: 188.49 TAXES: 85.09 INTEREST: 3.40 COST: 100.00
301-798: 301-857: 312-225: 353-1: 361-895: THE SE OF THE NW OF SEC-28-15-2-WEST, JACKSON
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0092009500 WARD 09-EH
LEONARD, DONNIE RAY
C/O LARRY MIMS
506 STONEWALL RD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TOTAL DUE: 114.90 TAXES: 14.33 INTEREST: 0.57 COST: 100.00
137-446: BEG. AT THE SW COR OF NE OF NW, SEC-19-15-3-W,
RUN N 210 YDS, TH RUN E 210 YDS, TH N 195' FOR A ST PT;
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105019485 WARD 10-JB
LEONARD, LATOYA GIPSON
802 LEON DRIVE
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 489.62 TAXES: 374.63 INTEREST: 14.99 COST: 100.00
321-166:337-566: 337-569: #421625: 178-129: LOTS 21, 22 OF BLK A OF THE WILLIE B. PEARRIE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0070014050 WARD 07
LEWTER, W. D.
% CHRISTIE LEWTER-TRULSON
72 HOMESTEAD CIRCLE
CANADIAN, OK 74425-0000
TOTAL DUE: 703.31 TAXES: 580.11 INTEREST: 23.20 COST: 100.00
140-598: 140-428: BEG. AT THE NE COR SW OF NW, SEC-11-14-4-WEST AND
RUNNING SOUTH 389', TH RUN NORTH 68
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0060019600 WARD 06
LILES, TRACY M.
2596 S STATE HWY 8
NEW BOSTON, TX 75570-4122
TOTAL DUE: 607.00 TAXES: 487.50 INTEREST: 19.50 COST: 100.00
229-509: 238-333: 417211: 112-288: BEG. AT THE NWC SW OF SW, SEC-21-14-4-W & RUN E ON THE N 4O LINE 220 YDS,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

1095007500C WARD 09-JB
LINDE LEASED EQUIPMENT
(FORMERLY PRAXAIR LEASED EQMT)
10 RIVERVIEW DRIVE, SITE 8694
TAX DEPARTMENT
DANBURY, CT 06810-0000
TOTAL DUE: 63.97 TAXES: 3.82 INTEREST: 0.15 COST: 60.00
EQUIPMENT LEASED TO JACKSON PARISH HOSPITAL AT 165 BEECH
SPRINGS ROAD, JONESBORO, LA 71251

0080023200 WARD 08
LINTON, THOMAS M., JR.
C/O JUDY LINTON TROUT
352 B DELANCEY PLACE
MT LAUREL, NJ 08054-0000
TOTAL DUE: 107.22 TAXES: 6.94 INTEREST: 0.28 COST: 100.00
281-551: 344-752: UND. 1/6 INT. IN & INTO: 84-2: 167-151: W/2 OF SE NE
SEC-8-15-3-W & CONTAINING 20
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

1100046580 WARD 10
LISA & #39;S STORE
1514 CYNTHIA ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TOTAL DUE: 79.88 TAXES: 19.12 INTEREST: 0.76 COST: 60.00

0010077200 WARD 01
MCCREADY, AUDRI LYNN DICK
1503 BITTERSWEET AVE
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 122.40 TAXES: 21.54 INTEREST: 0.86 COST: 100.00
213-320: 411703: 421191: NEW LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 15.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND ON THIS ASSESSMENT AS DESCRIBED
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040067000 WARD 04
MEDRANO, LEONARDO & MARIA MEDRANO
651 PARDUE LOOP
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 60.25 TAXES: 24.28 INTEREST: 0.97 COST: 35.00
206-396: 268-569: 408316: 408759: 160-486: NE OF NW OF SEC-21-15-2-W; LESS & EXCEPT: 3 1/2
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030064252AAD WARD 03
MILLER, NOLAN
205 NOLAN RD
IOTA, LA 70543-0000
TOTAL DUE: 110.98 TAXES: 10.56 INTEREST: 0.42 COST: 100.00
IMPROVEMENTS ON LAND BELONGING TO ANOTHER (NORTH CANEY JET PROPERTIES, LLC) SLOT 13.

0020064252A WARD 02
MIMS, CHRISTINE
506 STONEWALL RD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TOTAL DUE: 718.66 TAXES: 594.87 INTEREST: 23.79 COST: 100.00
MOBILE HOME ON PROPERTY OF ANOTHER (VINCENT JACKSON –
#0020064252) (NEW IMP. 2022)

0020080345 WARD 02
MOORE, SAMUEL, JR.
8311 HWY 146
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 185.02 TAXES: 81.75 INTEREST: 3.27 COST: 100.00
319-737: 372-286: 391-168: 255-333: A 31.950 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOC. IN THE N 1/2 OF SE 1/4 AND SW OF NE, SEC-10-
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

1020022300 WARD 02
NEW IMAGE, THE
543 ELMORE RD
EROS, LA 71238
TOTAL DUE: 75.55 TAXES: 14.95 INTEREST: 0.60 COST: 60.00

1031024610F WARD 03-CH
NUCO2 SUPPLY LLC
TAX DEPARTMENT
10 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
DANBURY, CT 06810-0000
TOTAL DUE: 66.58 TAXES: 6.33 INTEREST: 0.25 COST: 60.00
CHATHAM U PAK IT

1055000490M WARD 05-JB
NUCO2 SUPPLY LLC
TAX DEPARTMENT
10 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
DANBURY, CT 06810-0000
TOTAL DUE: 79.88 TAXES: 19.12 INTEREST: 0.76 COST: 60.00
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT SONIC 063 AND SUBWAY IN JONESBORO.

1065032290J WARD 06-JB
NUCO2 SUPPLY LLC
TAX DEPARTMENT
10 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
DANBURY, CT 06810-0000
TOTAL DUE: 74.90 TAXES: 14.33 INTEREST: 0.57 COST: 60.00
CIRCLE K # 07773 & BURGER KING

1095013195 WARD 09-JB
NUCO2 SUPPLY LLC
TAX DEPARTMENT
10 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
DANBURY, CT 06810-0000
TOTAL DUE: 80.87 TAXES: 20.07 INTEREST: 0.80 COST: 60.00
PIZZA HUT # 2496, SUPER SAVE, & JOHNNYS PIZZA

1055000960 WARD 05-JB
PANDA HOLIDAY INC.
CHINESE RESTAURANT
DBA CHEN& S PANDA
319 EAST MAIN ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 182.25 TAXES: 117.55 INTEREST: 4.70 COST: 60.00

1070008000 WARD 07
PLUNKETT COOLING & HEAT
% LANE PLUNKETT
2439 HWY 4
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 318.42 TAXES: 248.48 INTEREST: 9.94 COST: 60.00

0010071950 WARD 01
POTTS, JIMMIE L.
C/O JEFFERY FULLER
703 WATERLANE DR
MANSFIELD, TX 76063-0000
TOTAL DUE: 111.54 TAXES: 11.10 INTEREST: 0.44 COST: 100.00
229-360: LOT 4 OF THE SUBD. OF CARRIE MONROE, EST. LOC. IN THE NW OF SE, SEC-23-16-3-W, JACKSON PARISH,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0055004100C WARD 05-JB
PROJECT EVERYONE DESERVES TO EAT NATURALLY (EDEN) INC.
2571 TOWER DRIVE
MONROE, LA 71201-0000
TOTAL DUE: 129.82 TAXES: 28.67 INTEREST: 1.15 COST: 100.00
427612: 427654: A 0.999 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4, 32-15-3W, IN JACKSON PARISH,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030046725 WARD 03
R AND R HUNTING CLUB
% HENRY MURPHY-PRESIDENT
PO BOX 2723
WEST MONROE, LA 71294-2723
TOTAL DUE: 182.37 TAXES: 79.20 INTEREST: 3.17 COST: 100.00
CAMP HOUSE ON PROPERTY LEASED (FORMERLY CAVENHAM FOREST
INDUSTRIES, NOW WEYERHAEUSER) [LOCATED IN SE SE OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0050014776 WARD 05
REED, JOHNNY LEE-TAX DEED
1825 WALKER RD
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 119.88 TAXES: 19.12 INTEREST: 0.76 COST: 100.00
331-892: #424774; UND. 49% INT.: 331-303: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020097600 WARD 02
RICHARD, PHILIP D.
495 SUGAR CREEK RD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TOTAL DUE: 1360.68 TAXES: 1212.19 INTEREST: 48.49 COST: 100.00
363-314; 315; 318; 324; 327; 365-832; 835; 838; 841: #417126: 418811:
150-548: 5 ACS IN THE SE COR
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020115935 WARD 02
RICHARDSON, NATHAN AND PATRICIA FAY ADMIRE
193 SHENANDOAH LANE
EROS, LA 71238-0000
TOTAL DUE: 104.69 TAXES: 4.51 INTEREST: 0.18 COST: 100.00
384-137: 422-112: 416856: 291-799: A CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020099440 WARD 02
ROBERSON, MAE DORIS
PO BOX 6
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TOTAL DUE: 113.33 TAXES: 12.82 INTEREST: 0.51 COST: 100.00
234-325: BEGINNING AT THE SW COR OF THE NE OF SE, SEC-25-17-2-W, JACKSON PARISH LA; TH RUN EAST A DIST. OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030049480 WARD 03
SANDERS, ALMEDIA CROWELL (MRS)
4650 COLLIER STREET, APT. 112
BEAUMONT, TX 77706-0000
TOTAL DUE: 144.18 TAXES: 42.48 INTEREST: 1.70 COST: 100.00
148-448: LOT 2 CONSISTS OF: THE WEST 528 FT OF NE OF SE, SEC-35-16-1-EAST, BEING 16 ACS., M/L.

0075039112 WARD 07-JB
SCIALO, SHARON A.
710 THIRD ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 109.94 TAXES: 9.56 INTEREST: 0.38 COST: 100.00
263-460: 217-361: 379-523: 427-528: 421337: 173-603: BEG. AT THE NEC OF
SW OF SW, SEC-31-15-3-W AND
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020104620 WARD 02
SHERRARD, JAMES MARVIN & BONNIE JEAN RISER SHERRARD
% CASEY SHERRARD
2488 HWY 33
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 1460.60 TAXES: 1308.27 INTEREST: 52.33 COST: 100.00
379-672: 149-286: TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SEC-24: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020105228 WARD 02
SIMS, DAVID EARL & ELLA LOUISE WAGSTAFF
12598 JOURNEYS END
MER ROUGE, LA 71261-0000
TOTAL DUE: 183.29 TAXES: 80.09 INTEREST: 3.20 COST: 100.00
310-484: A TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE SW/4 OF NW/4, SEC-10-17-1-W, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AND BEING
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020091565A WARD 02
SMALLING, ALICE
2500 NORTH TRENTON
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TOTAL DUE: 190.74 TAXES: 87.25 INTEREST: 3.49 COST: 100.00
415-885: 415-915: 43-106: 312-310: 135-394: 139-309: 97-425; 411-1051:426-980;
427-148: 276-793; 277-8;
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020106390 WARD 02
SMALLING, ROSA P.
C/O KRISTI RIGGS
1116 NORTH MAIN
HOMER, LA 71040-0000
TOTAL DUE: 384.35 TAXES: 273.41 INTEREST: 10.94 COST: 100.00
285-525: 301-592: 322-360: 356-719: 179-322: BEG. AT A PT WHERE THE E LINE OF SE OF NW,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0065039903 WARD 06-JB
SMITH, CYNTHIA DEE
4959 HWY 155
COUSHATTA, LA 71019-0000
TOTAL DUE: 354.45 TAXES: 244.66 INTEREST: 9.79 COST: 100.00
318-477: 318-423: 318-479: 338-741: 362-521; 362-523: 389-259: 389-264: 424-305: 431-216:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0065004066 WARD 06-JB
SR FORWARD, LLC
590 H BUSTIN RD
SIKES, LA 71473-0000
TOTAL DUE: 8423.16 TAXES: 8003.04 INTEREST: 320.12 COST: 100.00
236-726: 244-450:264-661: 271-651: 296-870: 306-404: 312-450: #425757:
178-589: A 5.58 ACRE TRACT
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0020111900 WARD 02
STITT, GLORIA
2930 WOLCOTT ST.
FLINT, MI 48504-0000
TOTAL DUE: 188.86 TAXES: 85.44 INTEREST: 3.42 COST: 100.00
395-72: 161-462: BEG. AT THE SE COR OF NE1/4 OF NE1/4 SEC-31-16-1-W AND RUN N 363 FT FOR PT OF BEG., TH RUN W 150
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0040109110 WARD 04
STRAIN, PATRICIA HOLLOWAY;
ETAL
289 DOGWOOD DR
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 174.72 TAXES: 71.85 INTEREST: 2.87 COST: 100.00
305-383: 425407: PATRICIA HOLLOWAY STRAIN – UND 1/2
INT. WAYLON STRAIN AND AARON STRAIN – UND 1/2 INT.
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0040109100 WARD 04
STRAIN, WAYLON AND AARON STRAIN
289 DOGWOOD DR
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 108.00 TAXES: 7.69 INTEREST: 0.31 COST: 100.00
260-237: 425407: 154-608: BEG. AT NEC N/2 NE SE, SEC-16-15-2-WEST AND RUN S ON E 40 LINE 495 FT FOR
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0010082100 WARD 01
SUGAR CREEK FOX PEN
% MIKE MARTIN
3122 HWY 563
SIMSBORO, LA 71275-0000
TOTAL DUE: 189.00 TAXES: 85.58 INTEREST: 3.42 COST: 100.00
IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY BELONING TO ANOTHER (MONARD
LAMAR KINMAN, ETAL) 3 LOW COST CONSTRUCTION
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1065003004C WARD 06-JB
SUGAR PLUMS
1672 S. HUSDON AVE
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 185.25 TAXES: 120.43 INTEREST: 4.82 COST: 60.00
(CREATED 2/20/17) FURNITURE AND FIXTURES, MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT 1672 HUDSON AVENUE, JONESBORO,
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0075013710 WARD 07-JB
TREC LLC – PARISH TAX SALE
4741 MCDANIEL DR.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71109
TOTAL DUE: 264.00 TAXES: 157.69 INTEREST: 6.31 COST: 100.00
297-92: 425-671: 405971: 423316: 424796: 427222: 40 % – INTEREST 220-387: BEG. NE COR OF B 20
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0065031798 WARD 06-JB
TREC, LLC – TAX DEED
4741 MCDANIEL DR.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71109
TOTAL DUE: 563.16 TAXES: 445.35 INTEREST: 17.81 COST: 100.00
209-577: 217-741: 267-616: 371-225: 385-403: 407-466: 408-1046: #427420: #427420: 101-177; 97-519: LOTS 5 & 6
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0075009695 WARD 07-JB
TREC, LLC – TAX DEED
4741 MCDANIEL DR.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71109
TOTAL DUE: 280.91 TAXES: 173.95 INTEREST: 6.96 COST: 100.00
236-38: 253-729: 258-399: 258-443: 265-355: 318-375: 407298: 427421: 427515:
144-154: 146-349: LOT 9 OF
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0075017220 WARD 07-JB
TREC, LLC – TAX DEED
4741 MCDANIEL DR.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71109
TOTAL DUE: 528.40 TAXES: 411.92 INTEREST: 16.48 COST: 100.00
350-130: 351-562: 432-179: 424527: #427425: 87-50: LOT 8 OF BLK B OF THE
HILL CREST SUBD. TO THE TOWN
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0105013875 WARD 10-JB
TREC, LLC – TAX DEED
4741 MCDANIEL DR.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71109
TOTAL DUE: 731.16 TAXES: 606.88 INTEREST: 24.28 COST: 100.00
297-697: 302-47: 366-870: 407254: #427419; #427513: 1%: 85-542: 94-208: 96-220:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0084009689 WARD 08-NH
VERMILLION, DRAKE C.
2572 WALKER ROAD
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 659.59 TAXES: 538.07 INTEREST: 21.52 COST: 100.00
336-22: 336-748: 341-141: 393-433; 396-45: 252-576: SEC-18-15-3-W,
NORTH HODGE, JACKSON PARISH,
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0020124400 WARD 02
WARFIELD, BESSIE, EST.
C/O LINDA OSBORNE
129 HAWK ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 126.68 TAXES: 25.65 INTEREST: 1.03 COST: 100.00
73-32: LOT BEG. NE/C OF W 1/2 OF W/2 OF NE/4, SEC-29-16-2-W, TH RUN W 98
YDS, S 98 YDS, E 98 YDS, N
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0020127300 WARD 02
WHITE, EVELYN HUEY
2906 BALSAM ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605-1516
TOTAL DUE: 113.33 TAXES: 12.82 INTEREST: 0.51 COST: 100.00
180-345: BEGIN AT THE NE COR OF THE SW1/4 OF SE1/4, SEC-10, TWP 17 N, R 1
W, JACKSON PARISH, LA, AND
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0020127301 WARD 02
WHITE, EVELYN HUEY
2906 BALSAM ST
LONGVIEW, TX 75605-1516
TOTAL DUE: 128.87 TAXES: 27.76 INTEREST: 1.11 COST: 100.00
198-444: FROM NEC OF SW OF SE, SEC-10-17-1-WEST, RUN W FOR A DIST. OF 528.0 FT; TH RUN S 02 DEG. 03 MIN. E
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0090019830 WARD 09
WILLIAMS, JOHN L., SR.
11869 HWY 126
DODSON, LA 71422-0000
TOTAL DUE: 383.28 TAXES: 272.38 INTEREST: 10.90 COST: 100.00
193-460: 234-91: #413009: 173-55: A STRIP OF LAND 83 FT WIDE & UNIFORM IN WIDTH ACROSS E SIDE OF THE
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0031035500 WARD 03-CH
WILSON, HOWARD
285 SEXTUS RD
OAKLAND, CA 94602
TOTAL DUE: 127.44 TAXES: 26.38 INTEREST: 1.06 COST: 100.00
164-459: 186-46: E/3 OR 95 FT & 4 INCHES OF LOT 2 BLK D OF J.P. HENDERSON SUBD. TO TOWN
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0065012746B WARD 06-JB
WOMACK, ANGELA M.
320 POLK AVE.
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 300.77 TAXES: 193.05 INTEREST: 7.72 COST: 100.00
413615: A 0.014 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN LOT #7, BLOCK 33, TOWN OF JONESBORO, SECTION 31 TOWNSHIP 15
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0070011060 WARD 07
WOODARD, RAY C. AND EMMA JEAN DOBBINS
611 SOUTH STREET
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TOTAL DUE: 736.12 TAXES: 611.65 INTEREST: 24.47 COST: 100.00
233-407: 303-673: 336-789: 362-481: 425180: 154-302: 162-63: BEG. AT THE NE CORNER OF THE SW OF
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SHERIFF’S SALE

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
# 37375
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

DUSTYNE C MOBLEY

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, 150 OLD WINNFIELD RD., Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 29th day of May, 2024. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE BEARING VIN: 1GNSCBKC6LR131959

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

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

 

 

 

Quitman High School scored an unearned run in the first inning that stood up for a school history making victory. Wait! Haven’t I seen this somewhere before, you ask?

Don’t worry, you aren’t suffering from Deja vu, the phenomenon of feeling as though one has lived through the present situation. You have seen this report before. Just a few days ago, matter of fact! 

There is difference though. A major one!

This isn’t a repeat of last Tuesday’s victory over top-ranked Pitkin in the semi-finals of the LHSAA Division V state baseball tournament. Instead, it is the recap of the 5th seeded, Wolverines 1-0 victory over #3 Hicks in the state championship game on Friday that gives Quitman their first ever state championship in prep baseball competition. 

As in the semi’s, Quitman followed basically the same game script to claim the victory. Hudson Pullig led off the game by reaching on an error. Only this time he wasn’t the one to score the only run of the game. That distinction went to Logan Ponder, who after reaching first on a bunt that forced Pullig out at third, scored when John Raegan Hasley’s ground ball was also misplayed.

The lone run was all the Wolverines would need. 

That is because Ian Tilley, once again, put on a sterling pitching performance, and the Quitman infield made some spectacular plays late in the game. On the heels of his complete game, shut out of Pitkin, Tilley again didn’t allow a run in five innings of work, giving him 12 straight innings of not allowing a run  to earn his second straight state tourney victory and claim state championship game MVP honors. Ponder got the save by keeping Hicks at bay over the final two innings.  

In each of the final three innings Hicks had a runner reach third base, the last two times with less than two outs. Three times the Wolverines kept the runner from scoring.

The first time was in the bottom of the fifth inning when the Pirates hit back-to-back singles to open the inning. A one-out bunt moved the runners to second and third but Quitman then perfectly executed a pick off play to get out of the inning. 

Five times the ball was thrown to another fielder beginning with Tilley throwing to shortstop Ponder who then threw to Riley Duck at third, getting the runner at third in a run down. Duck fired to catcher Pete Simonelli who ran the runner back before tossing the ball back to Duck who tagged the runner out. 

In the 6th inning, Hicks once again had a runner reach third base with just one out and once again, Simonelli came up with a big defensive play when he fielded a bunt and got the runner out to end the threat.  

Desperate to score, Hicks opened the final frame with a single as well. A ground out advanced the runner to second and a wild pitch moved him to third with one out. As fate would have it, Tilley would make the play that ended the contest, fielding a line shot at second base and firing to Duck at third, who tagged out the runner attempting to get back to the base.

Game Over! 

After the contest, QHS head coach Joe Lockhart was quick to point out the main reason that the Wolverines were able to win three straight one run games to claim the state championship.

“We played a lot of games that came down to the wire this year and we learned how to stay cool in tight situations,” reminisced Lockhart. “We became a team that could perform under pressure and not beat ourselves.”

The victory caps off the most successful spring in Quitman High School history which saw QHS win three LHSAA team state championships, adding the titles claimed by the Lady Wolverines softball team and the boys golf team. 

TEAM	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	R	H	E
#5 Quitman (19-10)	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	1
#3 Hicks (18-9)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	2

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A Town Hall Meeting of local concerned citizens, community leaders and Pastors, who are members of the Unity Team, was held on Thursday, May 9th, at City Hall in Jonesboro.

The session was called by Jonesboro Mayor J. “Spike” Harris to provide information in regard to recommended adjustments to the current water rate structure in Jonesboro and to propose the creation of an advisory board to the City Council, specifically to address this issue.

“The State has recommended adjustments to our current water rate structure, which is presently too low to meet the standards required for compliance with state regulations and to remain eligible for essential grant opportunities. These adjustments are crucial for sustainable management and improvement of our water infrastructure,” stated Harris. 

“As result, I am proposing the creation of an advisory board to the City Council, specifically to address this issue. This board will play a pivotal role in advising the council on the best practices and strategies to implement the necessary changes in a manner that is both effective and considerate of our community’s needs.”

 

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The Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ) will hold their regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 13th. The session will be held in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building
located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. 

JPPJ Meeting Agenda

Call to Order
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Approve Minutes
1. Adopt the minutes of the April 8, 2024, Regular Police Jury Meeting, the April 10, 2024, Special Called meeting, and the April 18, 2024, Special Called Meeting, monthly purchase orders, and payment of all bills.
Approve Committee Reports
Finance Committee, Building & Grounds Committee, Veterans Committee
2. Adopt the minutes of the April 10, 2024, Building & Grounds Committee meeting
3. Adopt the minutes of the April 18, 2024, Veterans Committee meeting
4. Adopt the minutes of the April 24, 2024, Finance Committee meeting
Management Reports
5. Operations Manager Report – Mr. Brad Roller
6. Road Superintendent Report – Mr. Wayne Anderson
a. Accept the Emergency/Off-Schedule Report
7. Solid Waste Superintendent Report – Mr. Robin Sessions
Other Business
8. Engineering Report – Mr. Paul Riley, The Riley Co. of Louisiana
9. Consider and act on authorizing the probationary Secretary-Treasurer to be added to the signature card at Jonesboro State Bank for negotiating checks, transferring funds and authorizing/approving payroll ACH transactions, and to sign documents in accordance with the jury’s policies, granting full cash management and online banking access and authorization on all accounts at Jonesboro State Bank
10. Adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Jackson Parish on Saturday, April 27, 2024 (roll call vote)
11. Consider and act on financial request from Pine Belt Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency for the summer employment program
12. Consider and act on lowest bid from Dodson Enterprises to add two flag poles at the Veterans Park
13. Consider and act on lowest bid from Dodson Enterprises for painting the
courthouse fire escape
14. Consider and approve the Secretary-Treasurer to advertise and interview for vacant General Laborer position in the Road Department
15. Consider and act on the 2024 Veterans Day Brunch to be on Monday, November 11, 2024
16. Consider and approve the bid of $503,145.00 from Amethyst Construction for Contract I – Asphalt Project for the 2024 Road Program
17. Consider and approve the bid of $250,685.00 from Dreher Contracting, LLC for Contract II – Surface Treatment Project for the 2024 Road Program
18. Consider and act on Parish Board Appointments
Announcements and Notifications
Juror Comments
Adjourn

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Brad Roller, Operations Manager at (318) 259-2361 describing the assistance that is necessary.

 

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NOTE: Reprint of article ran in the Lincoln Parish Journal

Drugs were found in a car after the driver was stopped for a traffic violation.

A Lincoln Parish deputy stopped Bobby C. Hill, Jr., 43, of Jonesboro for a traffic violation on Beacon Light Road about 1:30 p.m. last Thursday. Hill appeared extremely nervous to the deputy and a check of Hill’s driver’s license showed it to be suspended.

A subsequent search of the vehicle located a baggie in the trunk of the vehicle containing two bags of suspected marijuana and an unmarked bottle containing suspected MDMA (ecstasy) pills, a baggie containing crushed MDMA, and empty plastic baggies.

According to the deputy’s report, the empty plastic baggies in conjunction with the individually packaged baggies of marijuana and the quantity of ecstasy indicate an intent to sell the controlled substances.

Hill was arrested and booked at the Lincoln Parish Detention Center for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of MDMA with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, and improper turn.

The amount of Hill’s bail was not immediately available.

This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

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Laura Arnold of Quitman High School was recognized this past Monday by the Jackson Parish School Board for winning 1st place in the 5th District Congressional Art Contest.  

By winning the nation-wide high school arts competition, sponsored each year by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Arnold’s painting will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol along with winners from other congressional districts.  

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The Deacon’s of Defense Park in Jonesboro that was dedicated on July 6, 2023, has received an upgrade with more improvements on the way. Surrounding the 11th historical marker on the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail that commemorates local Deacon’s of Defense members is a new stone paved walkway  and flower bed.

Next on the project list is the planting of flowers and placement of benches around the marker with a small playground that has been donated to be constructed soon. 

 

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Logan Smith of Jonesboro-Hodge High School has agreed to continue his baseball career at Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock, AR. The celebratory signing took place on Thursday, May 9th in the JHHS auditorium in front of school administration, faculty and coaching staff, family, friends, and teammates.

The versatile, multi-position performer, batted .385 to lead the Tigers in 2024. The son of Chris and Rebecca Smith was also team leader in doubles, triples, home runs and RBI as well as winning the most games on the JHHS pitching staff. 

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In a celebration of local entrepreneurship and culinary excellence, the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce proudly announces The Crawfish Basket as its Business of the Month for May, 2024.

Situated conveniently at 800 Pershing Hwy (Hwy 167) in Jonesboro, The Crawfish Basket has become a beacon of flavor and community spirit by offering fresh boiled crawfish, shrimp, and crabs along with a variety of frozen seafood products. 

Dine in or take advantage of the drive through Tuesday – Sunday from the hours of 11:00am – 8:30pm. To order in advance call 318-480-9399.

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Jackson Parish Schools will present a SPARC event at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library. The Special Programs and Recreation for Children event will take place from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 14th. 

Join the adventure for caregivers and their children, age 2 – Preschool as JPSD speech pathologists promote language development and family growth through stories, songs, and crafts. 

Children must be accompanied by their parent or family member and participants will receive take home activities and books while supplies last. Activities and services are free of charge. 

Developmental Screening set for May 17

As part of the SPARC program, free Developmental Screening for speech and cognitive skills has also been scheduled at the Jackson Parish Library from the hours of 1:00 – 5:00 pm on Friday, May 17th. You do not need to register in advance to attend. 

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In October of 2023, the Jackson Parish Hospital launched a Community Photography Contest that is all about showcasing history, beauty, and the local scenery through the eyes and lenses of the residents of Jackson Parish.

Each quarter, selected winners receive $250.00 for their pictures and the images are featured throughout the hospital to showcase the beauty of our local community!

2024 JPH Community Photography Contest Winners
January-March, 2024

“Last Cast” by Karyn Ponder
“Peach Blossom with Daffodils” by NiKayla Willaert 
“The Barn” by Samantha Shuff
“The White Pelicans of Caney” by Samantha Shuff

Entries are now being accepted for the 2024 April – June quarter. There is no limit to the number of entries that you can submit, and if your entry is not selected as a winner this round, the entry will roll over for the rest of the year! Don’t miss the chance to be part of our vibrant community and showcase your talent. 

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Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School announces that 15 members have been selected for the 2024-25 edition of Lady Tiger basketball. The team will be coached by Gromika Palmer along with assistants Shan Jackson and Latrice Lewis. The team manager will be Armani Norman. 

2024-25 JHMS Lady Tigers: Carmon Livingston, Trystan Guidry, Zha’Lonni Kenney, Jazzeria Ellis, Derryn Osborne, Samone Mallard, K’Lynn Thomas, Syla Malone, Daliah Qualls, Jeniah Mays, Adeline Jacobs, Callie Calahan, Ryleigh McCormick, Marlei Moss, A’Zariah Baker 

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Thanks to the collaborative efforts between the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) and Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO), and through grant funding provided by SAMSHA, a significant step forward in the battle against the Opioid Epidemic has been taken.

“We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve provided CPSO with the life-saving medication Narcan to be placed in deputies’ vehicles. This means the heroic officers are now equipped to respond swiftly and effectively to Opioid-related emergencies, potentially saving lives within the community they serve,” said JPASD Director Aaron Johnson. “This achievement is a testament to what can be accomplished through teamwork and proactive measures. Together, we’re making a difference and helping to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens. Let’s continue working together to combat this crisis and support those in need.”

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Joshua Robinson has been named Valedictorian of his graduating class at Airline High School in Bossier City. The National Merit Scholar, who is in the AHS Honor Society and scored a perfect 36 in ACT testing is the son of Mark (formerly of Hodge) and Kathy Robinson and the grandson of Hodge resident Kathy Robinson and her deceased husband Max. 

Joshua also graduates at the President of Mu Alpha Theta (math club) and will begin college in the fall of 2024 at Louisiana Tech University where he has earned the prestigious President’s Scholarship. 

 

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The Jackson Parish School District implemented the AVID Program at Jonesboro Hodge High School for 9th grade students under the direction of JHHS Principal, Dr. Chevonda Leonard, with Student Support Coordinator/AVID District Director, Rebecca Womack, and AVID Site Coordinator, Londrea Johnson.

The AVID 9th Grade Academy was created in the 2023-24 school year at JHHS with a funding grant from the Louisiana Department of Education to assist 9th grade students with preparing for college and career readiness. AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. AVID is a nationally recognized program in supporting students’ college and career preparedness.

What Does College and Career Readiness Mean? No matter what post-secondary path high school graduates choose, students must develop certain essential skills to design their own futures: critical thinking, collaboration, reading, writing, and relationship building.

The development of these skills is rooted in belief in self. If students believe they are capable, there is a foundational confidence to learn and a resiliency to overcome setbacks. AVID students receive intentional support and mentoring in three major areas that help them become confident individuals who can successfully navigate life and career: 
Rigorous Academic Preparedness — Students develop academic skills and can successfully complete rigorous college and career preparatory curriculum and experiences. 
Opportunity Knowledge — Students research opportunities, set goals, make choices that support their long-term aspirations, and successfully navigate transitions to the next level. 
Student Agency — Students believe in themselves and act intentionally to build relationships, persist through obstacles, and activate their academic, social, emotional, and professional knowledge and skills to reach their potential.

The teachers in the 9th Grade Academy at JHHS attended the AVID Summer Institute in order to be AVID trained in the many strategies that are used in the classroom to enhance learning. It is a 3 day training in which teachers learn to use the AVID curriculum in their respective disciplines and incorporate AVID strategies into their lesson plans. Students are held to a higher standard of learning and are encouraged to progress through the curriculum and be successful.

The JHHS 9th Grade Academy currently has 59 students enrolled. The following teachers are on faculty in the 9th Grade Academy: Mr. Nick St. Pierre, Dr. Stephanie Smith, Mrs. Dormeka Pearce, Mr. MacKenzie Chamblee, and Mr. Jared Carpenter. Dr. Chevonda Leonard, JHHS Principal, and Kristopher Cash, JHHS Assistant Principal, are administrators. Mrs. Bonnie Buckelew, Supervisor, wrote the grant to obtain funding.

 

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On April 22, Lincoln Parish lost a man who was a visionary in the truest sense. Fredric Lee Hoogland was the founder of one of the most popular attractions, not only for Lincoln Parish but for the surrounding area and regions far removed from the hills of north Louisiana. It was Hoogland who located and promoted and worked for the parish to purchase the area and that would become Lincoln Parish Park.

I had the privilege of visiting with Hoogland some 20 years ago after the park was up and running and attracting visitors from everywhere. I wrote a story about our visit that appeared in Lincoln Parish Park Notes newsletter and in honor of his memory, following are excerpts of that article.

“When I stepped up on a bluff that spring day in the late 1970s and saw what lay before me, I’m sure if somebody had heard me, they’d have thought I was an evangelist praising the Lord. I’ve never had an experience quite like that and I was overcome with emotion, realizing that my prayers had been answered. After walking thousands of acres around Ruston for the better part of three years, I realized that God had led me to the right spot and it was just about more than I could handle,” Hoogland recalled.

“That’s not all; the further I walked into the woods, the better it got. There was no doubt in my mind that here was the site that would ultimately become the park I’d dreamed about since high school.”

Once the property was located, there were hurdles that had to be crossed. First of all, the property, no matter how perfect it was as a park site, was privately owned and not for sale.

It took a lengthy period of negotiation and persuasion and, according to Hoogland, another Divine miracle or two, the owners finally agreed to sell. Hoogland was an elected member of the Lincoln Parish Police Jury and the jury formed a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee and the obvious choice to chair this committee was Fredric Hoogland. The jury had the amount of money in the bank needed for the purchase, took a vote and five members voted for it; unfortunately seven voted against it. Not about to give up, Hoogland lobbied the seven no-voters and three weeks later, votes were cast again and the final count was seven for; five against. The property was purchased in February, 1982.

After all the legal requirements were met, the park was opened on a limited basis in 1989 and for the seven years following the purchase, it took a plethora of planning and work to turn this rugged hunk of Lincoln Parish property into the jewel it is today.

You can just imagine what was involved into turning the rough piece of land into something visitors could utilize. Concession stand, restrooms, shelters, nature trails and bike trails all had to be planned and constructed. The park became fully operational in March, 1990 and by 1995 was averaging approximately 70,000 visitors a year.

Current park Director, James Ramsaur, saw the potential to adding to the park bike trails and today, Lincoln Parish Park is home to one of the most popular mountain bike trails in the United States with the most recent addition being a Flow Trail Hub.

The park is also home to a 3-D archery range, a lake for swimming and fishing and camping sites from tents to recreational RVs.

“Looking back now,” Hoogland told me, “I know that it was the Good Lord who made this place beautiful. We just massaged what He had already made.”

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Big chinquapins are on the beds and some real good fish are being caught on small crawfish, worms and crickets. Some bass are still on the beds while most have moved out to secondary points. Wacky Worms, Sinko, Bandits and spinners are taking the most fish. Crappie are best fishing jigs or shiners around submerged tops in 12 foot water. 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 bedded and biting crickets and worms around the trees. Crappie are around the trees and are fair on shiners and jigs. Bass are fair on spinners, Chatter baits and crank baits Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.
BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass have about done spawning and have moved off the banks. Best lures are creature baits. Some big crappie are being caught on the flats on shiners and jigs. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – The water is still high. Bream are beginning to bed in the backwaters. Bass are fair in the backwater on spinners; no report on crappie. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Crappie are good with most having completed the spawn and they have moved out of the shallows on the flats and are hitting shiners and jigs fished 6-8 feet deep in 12-14 foot water. Some bass are still spawning in the shallows with soft plastics and creature baits picking up some nice fish with the frog bite just beginning. Bream are on the beds and taking crickets or worms. Catfishing is improving fishing cold worms off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE –Crappie are starting to move out to 12 foot water and are hitting mostly shiners. Bass are best fishing Carolina rigs, spinners and jerk baits around the docks. Stripers are beginning to school and hitting shad imitation lures. Bream are on the beds and worms and crickets are working on them. Catfishing has been good on night crawlers fished on noodles with some nice fish to 12-14 pounds caught. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfishing is good and the bream are on the beds. Crappie and bass are fair. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water is rising again and the only fish biting are catfish mostly caught on trotlines. For information, call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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Donations are being sought to help construct a flower bed around the Tony and Marlene Rome fountain located at the intersection of Jimmie Davis Blvd. (Main Street) and Polk Avenue in Jonesboro.

“It is wonderful when our community comes together to help beautify Main Street,” said Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Director Wilda Smith. “While several individuals and businesses have already stepped up to help provide flower urns we also want to complete our planned flower bed project around the fountain and request your help with this.”

Main Street Beautification Project Donors

Always Eva’s Flowers, Jackson Parish Banks, Jonesboro Plumbing, Kay Design, Main Street Nutrition and Energy, Protective Insurance, Wooly’s One Stop, Vernie Meeks, Marylin Walker, Michelle Breeding. Wilda Smith

“My gratitude & appreciation to those businesses and individuals who contributed their money & time,” – Wilda Smith

 

 

 

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Patrons of Chatham Senior’s Mealsite got a real treat this past week. Thanks to a collaborated effort of several individuals and businesses, a wonderful day was had by the elderly of the Chatham area on Caney Lake where they enjoyed a fish fry, boat ride, music and games. 

“Thanks to Dan and Missy Hicks for sharing your beautiful property with us.
We had so much fun out at Browder’s Camp. Thanks also goes to Bro. Doyle Arender, Ronald Austin, David Lockett and Mrs. Joann Salsbury for providing the music and Mr. Rogers for brining his big boat so the seniors could take a cruise on the lake. Appreciation is also extended to Mr. & Mrs. Griffins (CEO) and Mrs. Brittany Phillips with Griffin’s Funeral Home for bringing Door Prizes helping serve and cleaning up.” – Chatham Mealsite

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A “Faith Despite the Fire” community worship service dedicated to the administration and staff of Paradise Funeral Home has been scheduled for 6:00 pm on May 19th at the North Hodge Assembly of God, located at 5254 Quitman Hwy (Hwy 167 North)

Come worship and lift your prayers for the Washington family and those associated with Paradise Funeral Home as they continue to work through the devastation and total destruction caused by the fire. 

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