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JOB WANTED
Experienced Caregiver available immediately for the provision of safe and compassionate care of your loved one.
Any shift will be considered.
References are available upon request.
Please call Valarie at 281-788-1946
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Jackson Council on Aging announces they are seeking a Nutrition Site Kitchen Aide. Applications will be accepted at the Jackson Council on Aging office located at 120 Polk Ave, Jonesboro, LA 71251 between the hours of 8:00 am -12:00 pm on Monday – Friday.
Key responsibilities are:
Assist in packing and serving meals, snacks, and beverages.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen area and tables, wash dishes and utensils.
Monitor supplies and make sure they are ordered through the Site Manager daily.
Adhere to standards by following all safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines.
Educational Requirement: Must have a high school diploma
SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
VS 37804
REGINALD A SAULSBERRY SR A/KIA REGINALD A SAULSBERRY A/KIA REGINALD SAULSBERRY SR A/KIA REGINALD SAULSBERRY & STEPHANIE M SAULSBERRY A/KIA STEPHANIE MICHELLE SAULSBERRY A/KIA STEPHANIE SAULSBERRY A/KIA STEPHANIE MICHELLE LEE A/KIA STEPHANIE M LEE A/K/A STEPHANIE LEE
By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at the Jackson Parish Sheriff Office, , Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 29th day of OCTOBER, 2025. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4, SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 17 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, AND RUN NORTH ALONG THE SECTION 570 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST 156 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 570 FEET, THENCE WEST 156 FEET BACK TO THE STARTING POINT, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF JACKSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA (“PROPERTY”)
Seized as the property of the above-named defendants and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.
ANDY BROWN, SHERIFF EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
09-17-25
10-22-25
GARAGE SALE
BUSINESS SERVICES
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Jackson Council on Aging is currently conducting a membership drive and invites the public citizens of Jackson Parish to join us. The membership drive begins on September 10, 2025, and will end on September 24, 2025. Membership is free and open to any resident of Jackson Parish over the age of 18. To join, please call and request a membership application from the Jackson Council on Aging office at (318)259-8962.
Jackson Council on Aging annual Membership meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 120 Polk Avenue, Jonesboro, LA 71251.
The meeting is to elect and re-elect Board Members and present the annual report to the Membership at 5:30 pm. All members and participants of the Jackson COA are urged to attend.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2025
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on September 15, 2025 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, La.
The following were present for roll call: Gerry Mims, Mary Saulters, Paulette Belton, Rick Barlow, Wade McBride, Calvin Waggoner and Dennis Clary.
Absent: None
Rick Barlow gave the Invocation.
Wade McBride led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Gerry Mims.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on August 4, 2025.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the Pupil Progression Plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the 2025-2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.
Mary Saulters reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Ric and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment to Outdoor Wilderness Learning Center in the amount of $13,200.00 for Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Middle School and Quitman High School LEAP Connect classes to attend eight (8) weeks of Therapeutic Horseback Riding and Horsemanship classes, to be paid from IDEA funds.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment to CEV Multimedia, LLC in the amount of $15,800.00 for annual licenses for all CTE courses at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from Career Development funds.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving the hiring of a contract Speech Therapist (not to exceed 20 hours per week) at a rate of $95.00 per hour and a Facilitator (Sub pay), to be paid out of General Fund.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving payment of $11,839.99 to 3B Outdoor Equipment for the purchase of a Lazer Z S-Series 25.5 HP lawn mower, to be paid from Parish Wide District funds.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment of $39,235.00 to CDW-G for the renewal of GoGuardian Subscription License for one (1) year, to be paid from the Education Excellence Fund (EEF).
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Mary Saulters and carried accepting low quote of $12,500.00 from Hot2Cold Heating, A/C & Electrical, LLC for materials and labor to install Ruud 7.5 ton Split System HVAC in Boys Gym Locker Room at Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District funds.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried accepting low quote of $12,551.00 from Rainey Electronics, Inc. for two (2) Fair-Play 1660 Series LED Basketball Scoreboards for Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid by Jonesboro State Bank.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried accepting low quote of $12,924.00 from Rainey Electronics, Inc. for one (1) Fair-Play BA 7120 Baseball Scoreboard for Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid by Jonesboro State Bank.
Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee.
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving out of state travel for Quitman High School FFA, Nursery and Landscape CDE team and Marty Cantrell, Advisor to travel to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 27-November 1, 2025. The Jackson Parish School Board will reimburse for expenses according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions.
Paulette Belton reported to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving to revise the following policies:
• JCDAE – Electronic Telecommunication Devices for Students
• IFA – Instructional Materials
• IFBGA – Student Computer Access and Use
• JBD – Student Absences and Excuses
• JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing
• JGCE – Child Abuse
• JDE – Expulsion
A motion was made by Mary Saulters, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to adjourn at 11:25 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish Recreation District
Advertisement to Bidders
Bids will be received at the Jackson Parish Recreation District Office for the following:
One 2020 Ford F-150 Crew-Cab Truck. VIN # 1FTEW1C53LKE09880 Miles 96,763 (Located at JP Recreation Complex) Minimum Bid $20,000
One 2007 Ford F-150 single-cab truck. VIN # 1FTRF12207KC23826 Miles -129,716 (Located at JP Recreation Complex) Minimum Bid $2,500
One 2006 Ford F-250 Single-Cab truck. VIN # 1FTNF20506EB41996 Miles 111,331 (Located at JP Recreation Complex) Minimum Bid $2,000
If you would like to come inspect each item, the location is attached to each product and is open for public inspection—Monday – Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
The Jackson Parish Recreation District reserves the right to reject ALL Bids.
Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Jackson Parish Recreation District, P.O. Box 315, Jonesboro, Louisiana 71251, by Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 11:00 AM, please contact Justin Dodson for more details. All bids will be opened and read aloud. No bids will be accepted after the deadline.
All envelopes must be marked: SEALED BID –Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 (List of what you are bidding on). Bids will be presented for consideration of award or rejection to the Jackson Parish Recreation Board on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Jackson Parish Rec District Meeting Room, 5254 Hwy 4, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
ALL BIDS SHOULD BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED JPRD (List items bidding on) 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Chatham
Regular Call Meeting Minutes
September 9, 2025
The Village of Chatham held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order and roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Bernadine James and Sue Proffer. Absent Toni Malone
Motion to approve minutes from regular meeting held on August 12, 2025, was made by Bernadine James, seconded by Sue Proffer and approved by all.
Motion to pay monthly bills was made by Sue Proffer and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all.
Motion to accept financial statements was made by Bernadine James, seconded by Sue Proffer and approved by all.
Motion to adjourn was made by Bernadine James and seconded by Sue Proffer and approved by all.