Pamela Kaye Martin
October 11, 1958 – September 16, 2024

Pamela Kaye Martin, age 65 of Friendship, Louisiana was born October 11, 1958 in Mamou, Louisiana. She entered her heavenly home on September 16, 2024.

Pamela Kaye Martin was a beautiful woman both inside and out loved by everyone she knew. Pamela was a beloved Wife, Mother, and Mimi. The love she had for her boys and grandbabies was immeasurable and their love for her will forever be in their hearts. We will always cherish the sweet memories.

Left to cherish her memory is her sons, Shane Thetford and wife Beth of Shreveport; Bradley Martin and wife Ragen of Ruston; Blaine Martin and wife Heather of Ruston; Bannon Martin and wife Rebekah of Arcadia; Step-Son, Benny C. Martin, Jr; Step-daughters, Kayne Pullig and husband Billy Wayne of Jonesboro, Stacy Golliher and husband Mike of Colorado springs, CO; Grandchildren, Brayden, Able, and Case Thetford; Jaleigh, Brody, and Barrett Martin; Farrah and Fallyn Futch and Austyn and Beau Martin; Bennett and Everett Martin; Tiffany Griffin, Bailey Golliher, Skylar Golliher; Great-Grandchildren, Dawson, Grant, and Reese Griffin; Brothers; Harold Houge Jr and wife Mary of Jonesboro; Ron Houge and wife Pam of Parrish, FL; Tim Houge and wife Lee of Little Rock. AR; Sister, Betty Houge of Little Rock, AR; Sister-in-law; Billie Ruth Robinson of Danville.

She is also survived by a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is proceeded in death by her husband Benny C. Martin, Mother and Father Laura Nell and Harold Hogue, Sr; Sisters, Carol Rieson and Cindy Welch; Brother-in-law Glen Robinson.

Serving as pallbearers will be Shane Thetford, Bradley Martin, Blain Martin, Bannon Martin, Brayden Thetford, Able Thetford, Trey Houge and Carson Robinson.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Friendship Baptist Church, Bienville, La from 9;00 am till funeral services begin at 11:00 am. Officiating the funeral will be Bro. Robert Leach. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memories in Jonesboro, La under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home of Jonesboro, La.

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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.

Travarios T. White (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggravated Robbery with Deadly Weapon, Texas Warrant
Christina Horton (Quitman, LA) – Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Frank B. Patton (Joyce, LA) – Brake Light Violation, Possession of Schedule IV, Possession of Marijuana
Kendrick D. Rachel Jr. (Winnfield, LA) – Fugitive from Winn Parish, Littering, Simple Flight, No Seat Belt, Criminal Conspiracy
Jacoby Bradley (Natchitoches, LA) – Traffic Warrant
Thomas J. Wise (Winnfield, LA) – Bench Warrant, Resisting an Officer
Robert Starkey III (Dodson, LA) – Non Support
Scottie G. Temple (Calhoun, LA) – Theft of Oil and Gas Equipment x2
Tiante Lard (Jonesboro, LA) – Aggravated Assault, Simple Criminal Damage to Property
Josh Walker (Jonesboro, LA) – Distribution of Hydrocodone
Jorge Alejandro (Jonesboro, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
Michael Tims (Hodge, LA) – Disturbing the Peace

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Ultra Molds, LLC, located in Jackson Parish at 147 Bridge Creek Rd., Ruston, LA 71270, is currently seeking to fill the position of General and Operations Manager.

MQ: BA in Business Management, 8 months previous experience in Business Management.

Job duties/description: Daily meetings with staff, maintenance of company machines, including organizing the flow of company cutting queues, managing tooling & equipment, managing control of products produced & spot checking orders for consistency of quality, upholding of inventory/stock control, cash flow forecasting & client orders, collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer on new projects,
development & management of marketing & social media. No remote work, must report to plant daily.

Yearly Salary: $44,100.00

Apply at Louisiana Workforce Commission online (Job Order #1618344) or e-mail resume to support@ultramolds.com

Job Opportunity 

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Monday, September 23, 2024. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.

POSITION: Operator I
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department

Description:
Under close supervision, the Solid Waste Department Operator I is a semi-skilled to skilled position consisting of equipment operation, manual labor, and maintenance repair of various pieces of light and heavy motorized equipment and trucks used in solid waste management, maintenance, inclement weather, and other generalized work. Incumbent may be used as a relief operator on equipment of a higher class if qualified and trained.

Minimum Qualifications:
• In good standing as an employee in current position
• Class B CDL Driver’s License required; progression towards Class A CDL a must

Basic Responsibilities:
• Primarily operates trackhoe/packer located at the Solid Waste Landfill.
• Directs compact trucks and the public to the proper dumping areas in the landfill.
• Packs and tarps the garbage in the trailers and prepares the trailers to be transported to the Union Parish Landfill.
• Keeps the wall area washed and clean.
• Cleans out drains and bins, when necessary.
• Monitors the water transport and hauls and empties, when necessary.
• Picks up general litter and debris around the landfill, keeping it clean and organized.
• Cross-trained on all Operator II positions; prepared and able to operate any and all equipment used at the landfill.
• Serves as a backup for the Specialty Equipment Operator (Compact Truck), if qualified, trained, and licensed and Operator I and II positions, if necessary (at the appropriate set-up rate).
• Physically present to perform the duties of the position.
• Performs walkaround safety checks at the beginning of every day noting any deficiencies found on equipment and report to Supervisor.
• Complete daily paperwork noting equipment and materials used each day and daily equipment forms.
• Must have good working knowledge of equipment and safety habits.
• Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and cleanup of the solid waste landfill and off-site bin sites in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Jackson Parish Council on Aging

In search of a part time Site Manager for Chatham Meal Site, an Annex of Jackson Council on the Aging.
Site Manager duties include:
(1) Being responsible for overseeing the operation of packing & serving meals in compliance with health & safety regulations.
(2) Making sure facility is clean and functional and well maintained.
(3) Ordering meals daily
(4) Managing inventory by ordering supplies as needed.

Requirements:
(1) Must have High School Diploma
(2) Knowledge of food
(3) Be able to work 5 days a week.

Applications taken at Jackson Council on the Aging office:
120 Polk Avenue
Jonesboro, LA 71251
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-3:30pm

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Jackson Parish Council on Aging

The Jackson Council on Aging is seeking a Nutrition Coordinator.
Prefer to have a background in food & nutrition, dietetics or related field.
Must be able to be trained and work with Senior Citizens regarding their nutrition needs.
Job duties will be assigned to full time operation of the Meal program for Jonesboro and Chatham.
Must be able to compile weekly and monthly reports, monitor & order meals daily from Site Managers at Jonesboro & Chatham.
Duties will be accomplished under close supervision of the Director of Jackson COA.

Applications being take at Jackson Council on the Aging Office
120 Polk Avenue
Jonesboro, LA 71251

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE, INC.
# 37550
PATRICIA FAY ADMIRE AND NATHAN ALLEN RICHARDSON

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the Courthouse, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 18th day of SEPTEMBER, 2024. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

ONE (1) CERTAIN 2019 SOUTHERN ENERGY MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL 41SSP16723AH19, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER RUS076139AL

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 WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Chatham Council Meeting
September 10, 2024

The Village of Chatham met at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 10, 2024, at 6:00pm.
Present were Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadean James, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon, and Sue Proffer Absent council member Mike Wilson. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris. The pledge was led by council member Toni Malone and prayer was given by Mayor Harris.
Toni Malone motioned, Bernadine James seconded and was approved by all to accept the minutes as of the regular meeting that was held on August 13, 2024.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all to pay the monthly bills.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Lavern Mixon and approved by all to adopt Resolution 2024-08 setting of Millage.
Bernadine James motioned, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all to adopt Resolution 2024-09 Bank Account Change.
Lavern Mixon motioned, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all to adopt Ordinance 2024-04 Zoning.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all to accept the financial statements as presented.
Lavern Mixon motioned, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all to adjourn the meeting.

WHEN: Saturday, September 21, 2024
TIME:  9 AM
WHERE: 7675 Hwy 167S, Winnfield, LA 71483

Selling for: City of Winnfield, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Dept, City of Natchitoches, Natchitoches & Caldwell Fire Districts, Local Contractors and Farmers Construction Equipment, Tractors, Trucks, Trailers, Farm Equipment, 100+ Vehicles, Tools & Much More!

Notice: Sale starts at 9AM, we will be selling 2 Rings starting at 11AM.

Ring 1 (starts at 9): Golf Carts, 4-Wheelers, Lawnmowers, Boats, Construction Equipment, Tractors, Trucks, Cars, Containers, Trailers, Attachments, & Salvage

Ring 2 (starts at 11): Hay & Farm Equipment, Cattle Equipment, Tools & Misc.

For more information, call Rex at 318-648-8509 or 318-471-0962 or visit us online at:
www.proxibid.com/lasyone

There’s something for everyone!! We hope to see you there!!
Rex Lasyone, LA lic#:1549, TX lic#: 16267

Partial Listing: ∙ John Deere 160C LC Excavator, nice ∙ Komatsu PC45MR Excavator ∙ Komatsu WA250 Rubber Tired Loader ∙ Case 480F Loader Landscape Tractor w/grapple ∙ IH 806 Tractor, restored from an estate, barn kept, Very Nice! ∙ JLG 10054 Telescopic Forklift ∙ John Deere 450J LT dozer ∙ Komatsu D31P Dozer ∙ (2) Taylor 16K Forklifts ∙ Case 1150G Dozer ∙ Kubota L3300 Tractor, 4×4, Hydrostat, 200 hours, w/Implements: Bush Hog, Box Blade, Post Hole Digger ∙ (2) New Mini Excavators, rubber tracks ∙ 2007 Peterbilt 386 Day Cab Truck & Tanker Water Trailer from Fire Dept ∙ 2010 Mack Sleeper Truck ∙ 2008 Freightliner Single Axle Truck ∙ Army Truck ∙ Dump Trucks & More!

Absolute!! – 30 Parish Vehicles – (2) 2018 Dodge Durangos ∙ 2010 Ford Explorer ∙ (3) 2009 Chevy Impalas ∙ 2016 Ford Taurus ∙ 2015 Ford Taurus ∙ (2) 2013 Ford Taurus ∙ (2) 2016 Dodge Chargers ∙ 2008 Lincoln MKZ ∙ 2013 Chevy Tahoe ∙ 2001 Dodge Dakota ∙2011 Chevy Tahoe ∙ 2008 Ford F-450 Truck, Cummings Engine, 78k mis ∙ 2004 Ford F-250 Truck ∙ 2005 Dodge 2500, 4×4 ∙ (2) 2006 Chevy 1500 Trucks & Lots More!

2008 Mate Tri-Axle Dump Trailer ∙ 2024 Performance GN Flatbed Trailer, dual tandem ∙ (3) 2001 Dragon Oilfield Trailers ∙ Stock Trailers ∙ Bumper Trailers ∙ Vermeer 605XL Round Baler ∙ Hay Grapple ∙ Great Plains Pasture Drill ∙ King Kutter Tiller ∙ (2) Kuhn Hay Cutters ∙ (2) Hydraulic Disks ∙ Bush Hogs ∙ Box Blades ∙ Semi Load of New Tires ∙ Attachments ∙ Feed Troughs ∙ Hay Rings ∙ Panels & Gates ∙ Welders ∙ Air Compressors ∙ Pipe ∙ Tools ∙ Golf Carts ∙ 6×6 Marsh Buggy ∙ Four Wheelers ∙ Lawnmowers ∙ Western Furniture ∙ Tools & Lots More!

Now Taking Consignments through September 18th!!

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The Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen made official the expected water rate increase at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting held on Tuesday, September 10th at the Charles H. Garrett Community Center. 

Prior to the vote to increase water rates for consumers of the Jonesboro Water System a Public Hearing was held to allow for questions and concerns to be heard from the public. 

In additional business taken by panel members James Ginn, Devin Flowers, Nia Evans, Robbie Siadek and Robert Hunter, the abatement of nuisance on 207 Vinson Street was approved as well as amendments to the budget. 

The session started with the agenda, minutes from last month’s session and the financial statement from the July and August meetings being approved. Reports from department heads of Public Works, Fire Department and Police Department were heard before comments by the Town Council and Mayor J. “Spike” Harris closed the session. 

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(Clay Williams – JPJ)

Legendary wrestler Ric Flair famously said, “To be the man, you have to beat the man.” That is one of the best ways to explain why Class 1A Jonesboro-Hodge would schedule a school with the size and skill of Class 4A West Ouachita.

While the Tigers did not “beat the man” on Thursday night, they did leave the 47-0 loss battle-tested and having learned lessons that will help them throughout the remainder of the season.

J-Hodge arrived at the game with an active roster of 28 players and 4 seniors. West Ouachita on the other hand, had a whopping 97 players and 23 seniors. It felt like a true battle of David vs Goliath at “The Rez”, the nickname of the West Ouachita Chief football field. The Tigers played the role of David well, and never backed down from the fight for the entire 48 minutes, regardless of what the score would say at the end of the game.

The Tigers won the coin toss and elected to receive, hoping to get the offense going early and set the tone of the game. After a few hard designed runs by quarterback Dakota Knox, the Tigers had to settle for a punt on their opening drive. The home-standing Chiefs set themselves up in great field position by returning the punt to the J-Hodge 7-yard line.

Two runs of not much positive yardage against the stout J-Hodge defensive line set up West Ouachita with an early 3rd down. Senior Fullback MJ Owens bulldozed his way into the end zone, and the PAT was good to make it a 7-0 Chiefs lead.

It was all Chiefs from that point forward. While most teams would want to just completely forget about a game like this, the Tigers had plenty to take away from it to help educate and better the team.

“We knew going in that we had a huge task ahead of us,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “Many said before the season that this is probably the best team that West Ouachita has had in their history. They proved that they are very good.” 

Offensively, not much went right for the Tigers overall on Thursday night. West Ouachita’s defense was big, experienced, and deep enough to consistently rotate in players. The biggest positive takeaways from the offensive side of the ball would be the legs from QB Dakota Knox, and the inclusion of wide receiver Christian McGuire in the run game. Both players showed numerous flashes on the ground that give the Tiger fans something to be excited about going forward.

Defensively, the Tigers mostly held their own, outside of some big plays that were real back breakers. Sophomore standout Dylan Hayes continued to provide consistent pressure on the opposing QB. Junior linebacker Landon Boston played with a relentless motor and was always near the ball. Senior Ken’Wuan Atkins forced and recovered a fumble to keep his outstanding start to the season going.

The heart, fight, and attitude of this Tiger team can be shown by their last defensive drive. Hopelessly behind

late in the 4th quarter and facing the second string of West Ouachita (which would be more like starters on most 1A schools in the state), J-Hodge wanted to end on a positive note. They did just that by standing strong forcing a turnover on downs with a little over one minute left on the game clock, as the Chiefs were trying to get one more score on the board.

Many teams would just roll over and let the opposition waltz in for as many points as they wanted in a situation like that. But the pride of this Jonesboro-Hodge football team was too strong to allow that to happen, and that’s something that will inevitably translate to success when consistently displayed.

The Tigers, now 0-2 on the season, will be on the road again next week, this time taking on the Delhi Charter Gators out of district 2-2A who is now 2-0 on the season after beating Lakeview 44-0 on Friday. Kickoff will be at 7:00 on Friday Night.

TEAM	1	2	3	4	FINAL
Jonesboro-Hodge (0-2)	0	0	0	0	0
West Ouachita (2-0)	14	13	20	0	47

Passing:
Dakota Knox (3-8 for -3 yards, 2 Ints)

Receiving:
Za”mauryian Palmer (1 for -3 yards)

Tackles:
Maurice Baker: 6 tackles, 1 assist, 2 tackles for a loss
Dylan Hayes: 6 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss
Landon Boston: 4 tackles, 1 assist, 1 fumble recovery
Kyron Atkins: 4 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss
Sadaar Stevens: 2 tackles, 1 assist, 1 tackle for a loss
Ken’Wuan Atkins: 2 tackles, 1 assist
D.J. Palmer: 2 tackles

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that on Sunday, September 15, 2024, Hwy. LA 499 near Chatham, will be closed approximately 3 miles south of LA 4.

This closure, which was originally set for Friday, September 13th was scheduled to end on Sunday but inclement weather delayed the start of the work that is necessary to allow DOTD to replace a cross drain pipe. The closure is now expected to last until mid week. 

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles must detour.

Safety reminder: DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information: Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and Twitter pages.

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The office of the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court reminds that if you have received a summons for Petit Jury duty you must report to the second floor of the Jackson Parish Court House, located at  500 East Court Street in Jonesboro by 9:30 am on Monday, September 16th.

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The Village of Chatham held its regularly scheduled monthly Council meeting on September 10, 2024, in the conference room of the Chatham Village Hall. Present were Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadean James, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon, and Sue Proffer.  Absent was Mike Wilson.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris followed by the pledge of allegiance led by Toni Malone and prayer given by Mayor Harris.

After the perfunctory business of accepting the minutes of the August meeting and approval to pay the monthly bills, Resolution 2024-08, that set the Millage for 2024
was approved. Adoption of Resolution 2024-09, which called for a bank account change was next.

The adoption of a Zoning Ordinance (2024-04) was the final order of business before financial statements were presented which preceded the adjournment of the session. 

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After the baseball, softball and golf team won state championships, the spring of 2024 will forever be remembered as the best period of athletics in the history of Quitman High School.

This Tuesday, those memories will be rekindled when the players and coaches from the three title winning programs will receive their state championship rings. The administration and staff along with the QHS athletic department invite the public to show your support to the participants.

The presentation will take place in a special ceremony being held between the junior high girls and boys basketball games against Castor Junior High being played in the QHS gymnasium. The first game is expected to be tipped off at 5:00 pm. 

 

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Fans of the Quitman and Weston Junior High girls and boys basketball teams are in for a treat as both will play host to games this coming Tuesday, September 17th. The schedule shows QJH welcoming Castor Junior High and Calvin Junior High invading Weston. The girls game in both begin at 5:00 pm with the boys contest immediately  following at Weston and being played after a special state championship ring presentation ceremony at Quitman. 

Claiborne Christian Tournament Results

Unlike the previous four tournaments that the two local junior high schools have played in this season, that were double elimination styled with a tourney victor crowned, the Claiborne Christian Tourney was played in a round robin format, where each of the four schools participating played two games each. 

That still didn’t stop the Quitman Junior High boys from continuing their winning ways. By beating both Choudrant and host Claiborne Christian of their games, the youthful Wolverines stayed perfect in tournament competition at 14-0 and ran their season record to a sparkling 17-1 overall. The two teams from Weston both went 1-1 with the girls record now standing at 6-7 and the boys 7-6. The Quitman girls lost both of their contests to fall to 5-7 on the year. 

Thursday, Sept. 12

Quitman 37 Choudrant 24 (Boys): In a rematch of the Choudrant tournament finals a week ago, the opening game in the this one wasn’t near as close as with four of the starting five scoring points, QJH jumped out to a 12-2 lead and never looked back. Hayden Seymore led the Wolverines in scoring with 9 points followed by Eli Jackson with 8. Kaleb Maxwell had 7 points, Luke Rowe scored six, Lucas Leach finished with three and Connor May tallied two as six of the eight players that played scored. 

Choudrant 20 Quitman 17 (Girls): After three quarters, Quitman held a 13-10 lead but Choudrant outscored the Lady Wolverines 10-5 in the final frame to steal the victory in what turned out to be a defensive battle. Kynleigh Leach and London Burks both scored five to lead QJH in scoring. Ella Simonelli had three points and both Sophia Kliebert and Audrina Martin finished with two points each. 

Weston 30 Simsboro 25 (Boys): Malachi Harris poured in a season high 20 points, including six in the first quarter to pace the Wolves to a 12-3 lead that they never relinquished. Leyton Younse chipped in with four points and the trio of Eli Henderson, Bryce Tolar, and Colt Guyotte all tallied two points each. 

Simsboro 35 Weston 22 (Girls): After falling behind 9-1 in the first quarter, Weston rallied to make it 14-11 at the half but that was as close as the Lady Wolves would come. Teegan Hall scored a season high 11 points to lead Weston followed by Rachel Bandy with five. Tessa Reeves chipped in with three, Ada-Clair Tidwell had two and Saniyah Saulsberry made a free throw. 

Friday, September 13th

Weston 32 Quitman 28 (Girls): In the all Jackson Parish contest, Weston jumped out to an 11-2 lead and held on for the four point victory. Rachel Bandy made 7 of 12 free throws and added two more baskets to lead the Lady Wolves with 11 points. Teegan Hall scored seven and Kate Keiffer finished with five points. Gracie Gray, Addison Faulkner and Tessa Reeves all chipped in with three points each. Audrina Martin led Quitman with 11 points followed by Ella Simonelli with six. London Burks and Sophia Kliebert both had four points and Kynleigh Leach rounded out the Lady Wolverines scoring with three. 

Quitman 38 Claiborne Christian 30 (Boys): The Wolverines outscored the tourney host 18-12 in the second half to put away the upset minded Crusaders who trailed only 20-18 at the half. Hayden Seymore led Quitman with 16 points that included three pointers in both the pivotal third and fourth quarters. Eli Johnson also reached double figures with 10 points, Lucas Leach made five and Luke Rowe added four points. Tucker Goss chipped in a basket and Kaleb Maxwell made a free throw for the Wolverines. 

Claiborne Christian 32 Weston 2 (Boys): A 10-2 first quarter deficit was to much to overcome as the Wolves fell to the tourney host. Leyton Younse scored five points to lead WJH followed closely by Colton Otwell and Malachi Harris with six each. Bryce Tolar had four, Jacolby Lowe finished with two and Eli Henderson made a free throw.  

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The Jackson Parish Tourism Board announced the winners of the 2024 Art Contest on Friday at a reception held in honor or all the participants at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library. 

Winning “Best of Show” was Laura Arnold of Quitman High School for her beautiful display of a horse and rider. The award marks the second time this year that Arnold has won an art contest, previously being selected as winner of the US District 5 Congressional Art Contest earlier in the year. 

All of the artwork that was submitted by area youth and judged in the grade classifications of K-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12 will be on display at the Jonesboro Branch throughout the month of September. 

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There is no better way to be the best than hear from the best. 

That is what the Weston High School baseball team was afforded on Friday when two of the best baseball players to come out of north Louisiana spoke to the Wolves during their annual Wolves Baseball Breakfast. 

The 2024-25 Wolves baseball team got to hear words of inspiration and instruction from a pair of ex-major leaguers in former Quitman High School standout, Toby Borland, and West Monroe native Braden Bristo. 

The team meeting focused on three words: fear, time, and love. These guys were encouraged to never fear the game, cherish the moments with their team, and to learn to love the people you play with.

Borland, who played for five teams over his 10 year major league baseball career from 1994-2004 and Bristo who played for Tampa Bay and Detroit, shared very inspiring and personal stories with the team and explained that there will always be valleys and peaks in life, but that they should trust God in the midst of it all and remember He is in control.

Weston High School head baseball coach Joey Kemp, gives thanks to the parents of the players on the team for putting the breakfast together and to Wooly’s for donating food. 

“We are blessed to have a wonderful support system,” said Kemp. “It’s more than about baseball.” 

 

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Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School beat Arcadia Junior High 26-22 this past Tuesday in what will be remembered as a day of “firsts”. The victory by the Tigers was the first of the season and also the first career victory by first year head coach Max Martinez.

In the contest that was supposed to be the season opener back on August 29th, the junior high Tigers got huge efforts from King Campbell, who rushed for 156 yards and two touchdowns and Raylon Bradford who had a touchdown catch and a “pick six” interception on defense. Triston Smith also was mentioned for his outstanding effort on defense. 

“There are some things that we need to fix in practice but overall I was impressed with the effort given as the guys played hard for all four quarters,” said Martinez. 

J-HMS, now 1-1 on the season, will next be in action on Thursday, September 19th when they play host to Lincoln Prep. 

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The Weston High School Booster Club will hold a meeting at 6:15 pm on Monday, September 16th in the school cafeteria. All WHS supporters are encouraged to attend to hear plans being made for the Wolves and Lady Wolves athletic program this year.  

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There are many wonderful aspects of the high school experience but one of the most important is the education gained that helps prepare students for their respective career choices. 

At Jonesboro-Hodge High School, the students in the Introduction to Nursing classes have been busy learning various skills that prepares them for their professional medical life.

So far this year, the students have learned how to safely transfer residents and properly apply a gait belt and completed the communication unit where the students learned how to properly communicate with not just residents but other care team members. They are currently learning all about Infection Prevention and Control measures that  includes practicing the proper use of PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment).

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Your Muffler

“We don’t understand it, but your muffler is disintegrating from the inside.”

For once the description of the sound the truck was making was congruent with the sound the truck made. Many times, you try to describe a noise to the service technician and the vehicle won’t cooperate, but Saturday it did.

“Eventually your muffler will disintegrate, and your truck will become very loud.”

There are two ways you know you are old. The first way is when you don’t like the idea of your truck being loud. When you are old, you want the muffler to silence the sound. Loud and old don’t mix, whether in music or in clothing selection.

The other way one notes their arrival at old age happens in elevators. If you hear Muzak playing in the elevator, and it is the same music of your adolescence, you are old. If your parents said, “Turn that garbage down!” And you hear that music playing at the doctor’s office, you are old.

Saturday, Muzak was playing at the car dealership as the service man described the disintegrating muffler.

I am old.

I was wondering if a loud truck would be accepted in a funeral procession. Would the truck be heard pulling into the parking lot on Sunday morning? What would the Baptists think? What would the Catholics say?

How much to fix a disintegrating muffler? It was going to be expensive because rotting from the inside was not covered under any warranty.

How is your muffler?

The diagnosis of a muffler disintegrating from the inside was spiritually enlightening.
Do you know what it feels like to rot from the inside? Discouragement is interior rot. You start out with faith, hope, and love and if you don’t constantly stay centered in Christ, the world can whittle away at all three. You start disintegrating spiritually.

Discouragement most often happens when you get something fixed into your head and heart rather than seeking out what God would have you do. Most often you are discouraged when God is not doing things your way.

The other thing you might discover is that when your muffler disintegrates you become loud. That seems to be the gist of public discourse today, just getting louder than the other side. Conversation has been replaced by competition and ideas are rapidly giving way to idiocy.

There is a verse of scripture that comforts and confronts at the same time. The same eight words can bug the fool out people with disintegrating mufflers and offer hope to those who want their muffler restored. If you need faith, hope, and love restored, hear the word of the Psalmist:

“Be still and know that I am God.”

I get it, Lord.

Will you help me repair my muffler?

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The Jackson Parish Hospital announces that they will be holding a Community Health Day from 8:00 – 10:OO am on Thursday, September 19th at the Quitman Community Church, located at 146 Brooks Chapel Road in Quitman. 

Come and take the opportunity to get your blood pressure, temperature, oxygen and glucose levels checked as well as receive a flu shots. If getting a flu shot, make sure you bring your insurance card with you. 

For more information call (318) 548-4539.

 

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Giles New Book For Turkey Hunters A Must Read

I have known Mike Giles since he first tried his hand at writing outdoors columns. I have followed his path and watched him progress from a fledgling writer into a genuine professional who not only writes columns for newspapers and magazines but has successfully delved into writing top notch books.

Passion of the Wild was Giles’ first book published in 2013 and he has just released his second book, Legends of the Spring, Masters of the Call.

Not only is he a fine wordsmith, Giles is an avid hunter and fisherman with his love for turkey hunting emerging as his favorite thing to do in the realm of hunting. Personally, I have been amazed not only in his ability to outsmart a number of wary gobblers but by the fact he could leave his turkey calls at home because he can make all the calls necessary to fool a gobbler without the use of mechanical calls. He can produce them all with his voice.

His latest book involves his interviewing some of the best turkey hunters around the country and having them share with him a favorite hunt they may have had. The stories that emerged have been translated into 21 chapters with some of the best known hunters telling about what they did – or didn’t do – to waylay gobblers.

Avid hunter and renowned wildlife photographer, Tes Jolly, tells a story that will tug at your heart strings. We first learn who she is, having been reared by parents who were avid hunters and her frustration at a hunting club rule that was for men only. A “tomboy”at the age of nine, Tes’ parents came up with a ploy that enabled her to get to hunt. They dressed her in oversized clothes and a floppy hat and was given the nickname of “Harvey”, enabling her to fit in undetected with her brothers as she enjoyed success as a hunter.

Jolly’s interest over the years has zeroed in on mentoring and passing on the hunting tradition to women, youth and the physically challenged. In 1998, she was introduced to Ashley, a 10 year old girl, who had endured surgery for a brain tumor but wanted to turkey hunt. Jolly was able to travel to Florida to take Ashley hunting and watched her down a big gobbler. Sadly, she returned to Florida a few months later to pay last respects to Ashley who lost her battle with brain cancer.

There is a story about avid turkey hunter and writer, Jim Spencer describing his frustrating hunt for a hard-headed Texas Rio Grand gobbler. The way Spencer tells a story will captivate the reader as he overcame all sorts of obstacles to finally at the last minute, bested the stubborn Texas gobbler.

Then there’s Med Palmer’s story about hunting with his son, Gunner, who was lost in a boating accident. The following season was rough on Palmer but he felt he had to go hunting in honor of his son.

“What are the odds of me going into the woods before daylight and realize I was sitting against the same tree Gunner had sat by on his last hunt when he killed his last gobbler,” said Palmer.

Space limitations prohibit me sharing some of the other fascinating stories but you can get your own hard cover copy of “Legends of the Spring; Masters of the Call by finding Michael O. Giles on Facebook or emailing him at mikegiles18@comcast.net.

If you’re a turkey hunter, this is one book that is hard to put down once you start readying and one you absolutely must have for your library.

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Bass are best early mornings around pads and moss on topwater lures and buzz baits. Later in the day, plastic worms and deep diving crank baits are working on deep drops off the channel. Night fishing is fair on dark spinners or plastic worms. Crappie are fair fishing shiners or jigs around the submerged tops. 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 – No report. Contact Honey Hole Tackle Shop 323-8707 for latest information.
BUSSEY BRAKE – Bass fishing is best fishing buzz baits around the pads as well as jigs, soft plastics around the wind rows. 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 river is falling because of a levee issue below Columbia. Water is muddy and fishing is slow. Since D’Arbonne was lowered September 4, the water should rise quickly. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – The . lake is being lowered some 5 feet as the gates were opened September 4. Crappie fishing has been good fishing jigs or shiners on the flats. Moving moving water should turn on the bass. Bream are off the beds and scattered. Catfishing is good 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 fishing has been best early mornings on shiners or jigs. Stripers are starting to school and should respond to shad imitation lures. Bass fishing is best at night fishing soft plastics and dark spinners and crank baits around lighted piers. Some have been caught early mornings on topwater lures fished along the edges of grass.. Bream are slow. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
LAKE POVERTY POINT – Catfishing has been good while others are slow. For latest reports, call Poverty Point Marina at 318/878-0101.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water has fallen to pool stage. Catfish are biting with a few bass and crappie being caught. For info call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

 

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In the continued effort to help local youth with fundamental skills, the Jackson Parish Library announces that Reading Tutor, Cherrise Bryan, will be at the Jonesboro Branch on Tuesday – Thursday, Sept. 17-19 for youth in the first through third grade.

If interested in having your child receive explicit and systematic phonics to support reading accuracy, fluency and comprehension, you are urged to register now as the sessions that will run from 3:30 -5:00 pm each day have a limit of four children per grade. 

The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, September 17th – First Grade
Wednesday, September 18th – Second Grade
Thursday, September 19th – Third Grade

To register, call or send text to (318) 533-8134, send email to cherrise.tutoring@gmail.com or scan the QR code below. 

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Jackson Parish 4-H Director, Kristina Bourgeois, announces that the first regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the 2024-25 Club year for Junior Leaders is set for 5:00 pm on Monday, September 16th.

The session that is open to any 7th – 12th grader will be held at the Charles H. Garrett Community Center, located at 182 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

The Junior Leader program allows 4-H members in grades 7-12 the opportunity to provide their Adult 4-H Volunteers with additional assistance in their 4-H Clubs and related activities. Jr. Leaders also serve as mentors and role models to the younger 4-H members by sharing their experiences with them.

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Confession Brings Relief

You know that small speck of dust (or ‘who knows what’) that gets in your eye…

Well…I’ve discovered that things can also get in between teeth and under my tender gums. I learned the hard way. While eating popcorn, a small piece of the corn’s paper thin hull became lodged there. I had no clue or discomfort for a few days. I began to suspect some food was stuck when soreness began.

My next problem was finding the culprit. Usually a routine brushing and rinse with water dislodges small bits of food; not this time. I tried floss but once more got nothing. The problem had worsened from soreness to pain and I feared I might need to see our family dentist. I prayed and tried floss again. That time I was successful.

What will it take to make me aware of the log hidden and lodged in my eye?

“Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye (Matthew 7:3-5 ESV).”

Ouch!

Correction is painful but confession brings relief.

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 ESV).”

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To have your Business Services, Job Opportunities, Items for sale, Wanted to Buy and Public / Legal Notices published – send an email to: jpjjacksonla@gmail.com  or call 318-480-1206. Possible costs are dependent on content.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Ultra Molds, LLC, located in Jackson Parish at 147 Bridge Creek Rd., Ruston, LA 71270, is currently seeking to fill the position of General and Operations Manager.

MQ: BA in Business Management, 8 months previous experience in Business Management.

Job duties/description: Daily meetings with staff, maintenance of company machines, including organizing the flow of company cutting queues, managing tooling & equipment, managing control of products produced & spot checking orders for consistency of quality, upholding of inventory/stock control, cash flow forecasting & client orders, collaborating with the Chief Executive Officer on new projects,
development & management of marketing & social media. No remote work, must report to plant daily.

Yearly Salary: $44,100.00

Apply at Louisiana Workforce Commission online (Job Order #1618344) or e-mail resume to support@ultramolds.com

Job Opportunity 

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications will be received until 4:30 pm on Monday, September 23, 2024. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.

POSITION: Operator I
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department

Description:
Under close supervision, the Solid Waste Department Operator I is a semi-skilled to skilled position consisting of equipment operation, manual labor, and maintenance repair of various pieces of light and heavy motorized equipment and trucks used in solid waste management, maintenance, inclement weather, and other generalized work. Incumbent may be used as a relief operator on equipment of a higher class if qualified and trained.

Minimum Qualifications:
• In good standing as an employee in current position
• Class B CDL Driver’s License required; progression towards Class A CDL a must

Basic Responsibilities:
• Primarily operates trackhoe/packer located at the Solid Waste Landfill.
• Directs compact trucks and the public to the proper dumping areas in the landfill.
• Packs and tarps the garbage in the trailers and prepares the trailers to be transported to the Union Parish Landfill.
• Keeps the wall area washed and clean.
• Cleans out drains and bins, when necessary.
• Monitors the water transport and hauls and empties, when necessary.
• Picks up general litter and debris around the landfill, keeping it clean and organized.
• Cross-trained on all Operator II positions; prepared and able to operate any and all equipment used at the landfill.
• Serves as a backup for the Specialty Equipment Operator (Compact Truck), if qualified, trained, and licensed and Operator I and II positions, if necessary (at the appropriate set-up rate).
• Physically present to perform the duties of the position.
• Performs walkaround safety checks at the beginning of every day noting any deficiencies found on equipment and report to Supervisor.
• Complete daily paperwork noting equipment and materials used each day and daily equipment forms.
• Must have good working knowledge of equipment and safety habits.
• Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and cleanup of the solid waste landfill and off-site bin sites in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

PUBLIC NOTICE

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE, INC.
# 37550
PATRICIA FAY ADMIRE AND NATHAN ALLEN RICHARDSON

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the principal front door of the Courthouse, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 18th day of SEPTEMBER, 2024. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

ONE (1) CERTAIN 2019 SOUTHERN ENERGY MANUFACTURED HOME, MODEL 41SSP16723AH19, BEARING SERIAL NUMBER RUS076139AL

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 WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Chatham Council Meeting
September 10, 2024

The Village of Chatham met at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 10, 2024, at 6:00pm.
Present were Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadean James, Toni Malone, Laverne Mixon, and Sue Proffer Absent council member Mike Wilson. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Harris. The pledge was led by council member Toni Malone and prayer was given by Mayor Harris.
Toni Malone motioned, Bernadine James seconded and was approved by all to accept the minutes as of the regular meeting that was held on August 13, 2024.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all to pay the monthly bills.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Lavern Mixon and approved by all to adopt Resolution 2024-08 setting of Millage.
Bernadine James motioned, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all to adopt Resolution 2024-09 Bank Account Change.
Lavern Mixon motioned, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all to adopt Ordinance 2024-04 Zoning.
Toni Malone motioned, seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all to accept the financial statements as presented.
Lavern Mixon motioned, seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all to adjourn the meeting.