MADISON PARISH, LA — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident at the Madison Parish Detention Center after two inmates were pronounced dead and two others were hospitalized on Tuesday, January 20th. The Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office said the situation unfolded around 7 p.m., when deputies discovered four inmates unresponsive in the facility.

According to Investigator Brandon Wilcher, emergency measures were immediately taken, including first aid and the administration of Narcan, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. Two of the inmates were successfully revived and are currently receiving medical supervision, while, despite the efforts of emergency personnel, two others were pronounced dead at the scene, including Jonesboro, LA resident Bruce Bryant, as confirmed by Madison Parish Detention Center Warden Tommy Farmer.

Authorities believe the incident may be linked to the inhalation of an unknown substance that was brought into the detention center. Sheriff’s Office officials cautioned, however, that the presence and nature of the substance have not yet been confirmed, and investigators are continuing to determine how it entered the facility.

The Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed that this remains an active and ongoing investigation. Officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and to ensure the safety of all inmates and staff within the facility. At this time, it is unclear whether criminal charges will result from the incident.

The department emphasized that the investigation is a top priority, with officials reviewing procedures and security protocols to understand how the incident occurred and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Officials are urging patience as investigators carefully examine the scene, interview staff and inmates, and gather evidence. The Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office said that additional details will be released as they become available, and they continue to ask the public to respect the privacy of the families affected by this tragedy.

Per a statement issued by Jackson Parish Fire Chief Association President Philip Brown, that the Burn Ban that has been in effect for Jackson Parish has been lifted. 

On January 22, 2026 Brown released the following.

PRESS RELEASE

Burn Ban Release #1 has hereby been lifted as of 01-22-2026 at 8:00 am for the Parish of Jackson.

The Jackson Parish Fire Chief’s Association has the right to resend and/or implement the Parish Burn Ban at anytime.

The public’s cooperation during this period has been greatly appreciated. 

Philip D. Brown
Fire Chief
Quitman Fire District #1
President

In order to alleviate any problems that the winter storm might provide, all four teams in the Jackson Parish Journal coverage area (Jonesboro-Hodge, Quitman, Saline and Weston) were in action on Thursday night.

Highlighting the action was the battle between two of the three Jackson Parish schools when Quitman made the short trip to Weston for a District 1B battle that saw the Wolverines use a strong third quarter to win by a convincing 69-47 margin. With their 14th straight victory, Quitman, ranked #4 in the Class B power rankings, improved their record to 18-4 and 2-0 in 1B play while Weston fell to 9-15 and 0-1 in district action.

The difference in the contest was a big 25-6 third-quarter push by the Wolverines that reversed a 30-28 halftime deficit into a commanding 53-36 advantage heading into the final frame. 

It was Taden Thomas and Brayden Martin, who combined for 57 of Quitman’s 69 total points with 27 and 30 points scored, respectively, that were the catalysts in the change of fortunes. The pair made all but two of Quitman’s 25 points in the third quarter, including Thomas scoring the first 6 points of the frame and Martin adding the last 7 points of the quarter.

Early on, it was all Weston as freshman Malachi Harris came out of the locker room on fire from long range, dropping three consecutive “bombs” from behind the arc to stake the Wolves to a 9-3 lead that culminated in a 17-15 first quarter lead.

Tigers no match for top ranked Lincoln Prep

The top met the bottom of District 1-1A on Thursday, with Lincoln Prep, ranked #1 among Division IV “select” schools with an 18-3 record, jolting JHHS 72-19, who fell to 3-19 overall and lost for the 6th straight time and 11th in the last 12 games. Highlights were few for head coach Fred Hearne’s youthful squad but Jaquan Qualls did reach “double – digits” with 10 points. 

Saline Extends Season Best Winning Streak

Six and counting…..That is the number of victories the Bobcats, who have lost only once since the calendar turned to 2026 and now have a 17-10 slate, have reeled off without a loss after hammering 13-9 Hornbeck 62-43. Gavin Dailey and Eli Ferguson had their way all night, compiling 29 and 21 points apiece, including combining for 35 of Saline’s 39 second half points. The contest pitted a pair of Class C top ten ranked teams wih Saline holding on to a #5 ranking and Hornbeck checking in at #9 in the polls.  

Jonesboro-Hodge opened District 1-1A play by lambasting Lincoln Prep 51-20. The victory improved JHHS to 11-13 overall and 1-0 in district play, while L-Prep fell to 2-15 and 0-1.

The victory was a second in a row on the year, which has seen as many ups and downs as an amusement park rollercoaster. Coach Shan Jackson’s squad opened the year by losing 7 of their first 8 before turning things around at the end of the year and beginning of 2026 by winning 7 of 8, which included a season-best 5-game winning streak.

Three players reached “double-figures” in scoring with freshman phenom Samone Mallard leading the way with 15 followed by Sanaa Tatum and Neesha Johnson scoring 12 and 11 points each. 

Quitman Rallies Past Weston

Quitman High went on a 15-point run to take control in the 50-39 victory. Anna Claire Leach, who led QHS in scoring with 22 points, was the catalyst in the comeback, making 6 straight free throws, including two that were a result of a Technical Foul against Weston. In the early going, it was all Quitman as the Lady Wolverines jumped out to a 28-14 halftime advantage but behind the play of Rachel Bandy, Gracie Gray, Kate Keiffer and Teegan Hall, all who contributed points,Weston stormed back after the break to win the third period 16-4 to take a 32-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter. The WHS lead went to 35-32 when Quitman head coach Kyle Leach called time out. When QHS came back onto the floor, it was a different story as the Lady Wolverines took off on their 15-point splurge. With their third straight victory, Quitman, improved to 16-7 overall and 2-0 in 1B play, while Weston dropped a third straight to fall to 13-10 and 0-1 in district competition. 

Saline Slips by Hornbeck

Defense was the main dish served up on Thursday as the two Class C schools scored in single digits in 7 of the 8 quarters combined in the 34-26 Saline victory that set a new season standard for the Lady Bobcats for fewest combined points in a game this year. Kassidy Sims led Saline in scoring with 10 points, while the twins Lanee and Morgan Cheatwood, twinned up in scoring as well, with 7 points each

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office has provided the following information for public awareness regarding past-due property taxes through 2025.

Certified notices will be mailed in February 2026. Advertisements of past-due taxes will be published on April 1, 2026, and on May 6, 2026, in the Jackson Parish Journal and the Ruston Daily Leader. The tax sale is scheduled for May 13, 2026.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax Department at (318) 259-6017. Our staff will be happy to assist you.

The month of January is National School Board Member Recognition Month. As a result, the Jackson Parish School District is recognizing the board members who have worked diligently to provide local students with the best education experience possible. Their leadership and countless hours of service help ensure strong schools and bright futures for every child we serve. Being recognized in this edition of the Jackson Parish Journal is Gerry Mims, who has represented District 4 on the Jackson Parish School Board for a remarkable 34 years.

“We proudly recognize Mr. Gerry Mims for his extraordinary 34 years of service on the Jackson Parish School Board. His decades of involvement reflect a lifelong dedication to public education and to the students and families of Jackson Parish. Mr. Mims’ experience, consistency, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our district, helping ensure stability and progress through many years of growth and change. His service is a true example of leadership rooted in community. We thank him for his lasting contribution to our school system.” – Jackson Parish School District

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Running for Sheriff isn’t something I take lightly. I put myself 100% in anything I do, and this job deserves nothing less. People approached me repeatedly about running for Sheriff because they know my reputation for leadership and my expertise in effectively running large organizations like the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s office. They also know I’m committed to serving this community.

I am not a politician, but a Christian-minded servant who believes in firm, fair, and consistent treatment for everyone. As I carefully reflected on the comments and concerns expressed by so many people I respect in this community, I began to look into the issues more closely. I quickly determined that there is a better way for the Sheriff’s Office to serve our community.

I am running for the office of Sheriff because I not only live here, but have served the community as a sheriff’s deputy and served as one of the first school resource officers to help ensure the safety of our children.

As a homeowner and parent of this community, I would like to see the sheriff’s office become better structured, with more professional training opportunities, and to promote more community involvement with our sheriff’s department.

I have experience in managing large financial offices efficiently, effectively, and transparently. My commitment to this community is unwavering, as exemplified by my leadership ability and effectiveness. I will work hard to make sure your voice is heard because I believe this job is essential to community trust.

For more information, go to RobinsonforSheriff.com
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Jonesboro-Hodge High School is pleased to announce that Kamerius Palmerhas been selected to be the recipient of the Alumni Spotlight. After graduating from JHHS in 2021, Palmer earned his bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University in 2025, where he was a member of the Call Me Mister Program, whereby participants completed their studies in one of the College of Education’s field-based cohort programs. Mr. Palmer currently teaches Science and Social Studies at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School.

In honor of 2018 Jonesboro-Hodge High School (JHHS) graduate and former Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School Coach, Tay’Vionne Tate, who tragically lost his life in 2025 as a result of an automobile accident, the “Coach Tate” Memorial Scholarship has been established. The award, which will be a minimum amount of $500.00 that can expand with community support, will benefit graduating seniors of JHHS. The hope is that at least two JHHS seniors will be able to be awarded this year.

Donations and sponsorships to fund the scholarship are now being accepted. To show your support, you are asked to complete the form shown below. Forms are also available at the main office at Jonesboro-Hodge High School, located at  225 Pershing Hwy. in Jonesboro, or by messaging Tamara Tate on her Facebook page. Payment options are shown below as well.

The Student/Athletes of the Week for January 18-24 from Jonesboro-Hodge, Quitman, and Weston High Schools have been selected. Sponsored by the Jackson Parish Hospital, the award recognizes an outstanding student/athlete from each school for their academic achievements and athletic accomplishments. Each award winner was chosen by a select group of faculty and staff from the representative institutions. 

Earning accolades this week are:

Zuwyneshya “Neesha” Johnson – Junior on the JHHS girls basketball team
Larsen Thomas – Senior on the QHS boys basketball team
Malachi Harris -Freshman on the WHS boys basketball team

Join the Jackson Parish Hospital and the Jackson Parish Journal as we congratulate and applaud these athletes for their dedication and achievements in the classroom and their outstanding athletic endeavors!

Student-Athlete of the Week

On March 11th, the first-ever girls flag football team that will have played LHSAA competition will take the field against Homer High School.

Until then, the 12 young pioneering ladies, head coach Kris Cash, and assistant coach Shan Jackson have been busy getting prepared. 

Included is the beginning of a fundraiser to help offset the costs of getting the program started. To make the season an amazing experience for the student/athletes, the JHHS athletic department and flag football program need your support via the fundraiser team members are doing. Below is a link for each student’s double good pop-up store.

We appreciate you all in advance for your help and participation. Go Tigers!!!

Jayda – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/28x4xyr0
Oddyssey – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/318z0qtt
Aspen – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/g86gs5r3
Brooklynn – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/c4485lhr
Jalenya – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/a3720qzo
Brookelyn – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/45yqv1v7
Zamayah – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/nxcj6919
Vanessa – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/nt8648rn
Destiny – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/552cqud3
Tori – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/a6279wvy
Janiya – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/7y4j6xw8
Mionna – https://popup.doublegood.com/s/cp43pw26

Thank you for your support!

This past weekend, twelve students from Weston High School attended the 75th Louisiana Association of Student Councils Convention held at Pineville High School in Pineville, LA. While there, the group connected with student leaders from across the state and came back full of fresh ideas and inspiration.

Representing WHS was Abram Toms, Kari Gates, Avery Dark, Carly Jo Griffin, Carlynn Waters, Ada-Claire Tidwell, Addison Faulkner, Rachel Bandy, Rhys Hall, Micah Cruz, Evie Delaney, and Jensen Waggoner. Advisors were Rachel Waggoner and Krista Jones.

“They are excited and ready to bring what they learned back to our student council and the entire student body. We’re so proud of their leadership, enthusiasm, and commitment to making Weston an even better place!” – Weston High School administration

Clayton Guyotte has been competitively selected to be one of seven members from the state of Louisiana to be a 2026 Veterinary Business Management Association (VMBA) Regional Leader. 

The Weston native, who is a Cedar Creek High School alum, currently resides in Baton Rouge, LA, where he is expected to graduate from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2027 after completing his Pre-Veterinary Medicine degree at Louisiana Tech University in 2023. 

The Veterinary Business Management Association is a student-run organization in veterinary medicine focused on equipping future vets with crucial business, financial, leadership, and communication skills beyond the typical curriculum. 

In essence, the VBMA ensures that veterinary graduates are not just skilled clinicians but also capable business professionals, fostering a more resilient and successful profession.

On Thursday, January 12th, the Jonesboro Heritage Quilt Guild delivered a “Comfort Quilt” to Cheryl Burks of Jonesboro, who sustained significant structural damage to her home from a fire. 

Stitched with love, hope, and healing, the members of the Heritage Quilt Guild of Jonesboro have a long tradition of showing support and a tremendously touching act of benevolence through their “Comfort Quilt” program.

The Comfort Quilt Mission is just one of the several charity activities that the Heritage Quilt Guild provides to the community, including making Christmas stockings for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers and members, as well as “Lap Quilts” for local United States Veterans of Armed Services.

(submitted by Forest Haven Nursing Home)

Nadeline Nash is a 29-year tenured employee whom we at Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have been blessed to call our team member. Committed to our mission of improving quality of life, Nadeline serves as an active member of our caregiving team, bringing compassion, dedication, and a wealth of experience to her role.

Throughout her tenure, Nadeline has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the well-being of our residents. Her empathetic approach and strong advocacy for patient care have made a significant impact on the lives of those she serves. Nadeline Nash embodies the values we uphold at Forest Haven.

Her contributions extend beyond the walls of our facility, as she is an active participant as a member of Greater Jonesboro Church of God in Christ.

We are incredibly grateful for Nadeline’s dedication and the positive energy she brings to Forest Haven. Her presence enriches our community, and we look forward to many more years of her invaluable service.

If you grew up in the 1960s, you remember that nightly public service announcement that came on right before the late news: “It’s 10 PM. Do you know where your children are?”

Of course, our parents didn’t know where we were. It was the 60s. Half the time we didn’t know where we were. Childhood back then was a free range, unsupervised, loosely organized adventure involving bicycles with no helmets, creeks with questionable water quality, and a general understanding that you should be home “before dark,” which could mean anything from 5:30 PM to the next morning depending on the season and your mother’s mood.

Today’s parents track their children with GPS, Bluetooth, satellite imaging, and—if necessary—a drone. In the 60s, the only tracking device was your mother’s voice hollering your name across three neighborhoods like a foghorn powered by righteous indignation. And somehow, that worked.

Back then, if you told your mom, you were “going outside,” that was considered a complete itinerary. No one asked follow up questions. No one needed a permission slip. You could be building a treehouse, digging a hole to China, or accidentally setting something on fire. As long as you came home eventually and didn’t bleed on the carpet, you were considered a successful child.

And yet, for all the differences between then and now, one thing hasn’t changed: every generation has to figure out life—and faith—for themselves.
My generation grew up with three TV channels, rotary phones, and the theological certainty that if you ran in church, God would personally trip you. Today’s kids grow up with smartphones, streaming services, and the ability to Google “Why does my pastor say that?” during the sermon. (Please don’t tell me if you’ve done this.)

But here’s the truth: faith has never been something you inherit like your grandmother’s casserole dish. Each generation has to discover Christ anew—sometimes in ways that surprise the generation before them. And the church, if it wants to stay alive and not become the spiritual equivalent of lukewarm leftovers, has to let the Holy Spirit shape it into a living, breathing, organic body of Christ—not a museum of how things used to be.

The kids who grew up hearing “It’s 10 PM—do you know where your children are?” are now grandparents watching their own grandkids navigate a world we couldn’t have imagined. And just like our parents trusted us to find our way home before dark, we can trust that God is guiding this new generation toward their own encounter with grace.
So the next time you worry about “kids these days,” remember: our parents survived us.

And God, who has been faithful through every generation—from rotary phones to TikTok—will be faithful still.

And if you’re reading this after 10 PM, don’t worry. God knows where His children are. Always has. Always will.

Gracie Bourgeois, of Gracepoint Christian Academy in Jonesboro has been selected as a National 4-H Conference Delegate, where she will represent Jackson Parish and the state of Louisiana. 

The daughter of Jackson Parish 4-H Director Kristina Bourgeois is one of four from Louisiana who will go to the National Conference that will be held in Washington, D.C., on April 10-15, 2026. 

Conference delegates engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while they discuss topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.

(With the promise of cold, icy weather upcoming this weekend, I dug through the archives and found an article I wrote 17 years ago about making the most of cold weather.

COLD WEATHER TRIGGERS CRAPPIE BITE

With last weekend’s cold weather with snow flurries fluttering around, the logical spot for most of us was a warm spot by the fireplace with mitts wrapped around mugs of cocoa or coffee.

If you’re a serious crappie fisherman, however, a warm fire and hot mug were the farthest things from your mind. You were probably out on a lake somewhere, bundled and swaddled warmly against the cold that you didn’t feel because you were hauling in slab crappie hand over fist.

The crappie are starting to do their annual thing now that water temperatures are dropping and triggering a chain reaction only serious perch jerkers know about. We picked the brain of one of this area’s top crappie experts, Bobby Phillips, former owner of the Honey Hole Tackle Shop in W. Monroe, who affirmed that things are getting right for the winter-time crappie fest.

“Last Sunday, the surface temperature in the channel on Lake D’Arbonne was 45 degrees and that’s what you look for this time of year if you’re after crappie,” said Phillips.

“When water temperatures start dropping, this sends the shad to deeper water; they can’t stand the cold and the deeper the water, the more moderate it is and more bearable for the fish.
“It’s really not a guessing game; you find the shad and you’ll find the crappie. Just use your LCR to locate the big pods of shad and start fishing. They’re likely to be in 20-32 foot water on D’Arbonne but they could be anywhere in the water column. You’ll just have to probe around until you catch a fish or two and when you hit a good spot, you can load the boat,” Phillips continued.

“If the fish stop biting – and they will several times during the day – try changing colors of your jigs or fish different depths. If they’re still not biting, move around until you find another bunch.”

Phillips said that if you like to fish live bait, you’ll catch plenty on shiners. If artificials are your preference, they’ll hit those as well.

“Jig color that works best depends on the clarity or color of the water. If water is stained, I like to use something with chartreuse in it and I also catch fish on blue colors. If the water is clear, a shad color or something with more white seems to work best,” he added.

Another situation that often occurs when crappie fishing in winter is those periods when the sun pops out and the temperature rises a few degrees.

“The shad respond to the warmer temperature and they’ll sometimes move up in the water column to feed on microscopic matter. When this happens, the crappie will tag along and I’ve caught crappie in the dead of winter on sunny days fishing two feet deep; it just all depends on what the shad are doing on any given day,” Phillips said.

North Louisiana has several lakes that are known as top-notch winter crappie fishing spots. Lake D’Arbonne near Farmerville is one such lake where crappie fishermen gather in hordes up and down the channel. Caney Lake has lots of deep water and some of the area’s best wintertime crappie fishing takes place on this 5,000-acre lake near Jonesboro. One of the more popular lakes for cold-weather crappie is Lake Claiborne near Homer. You’ll know when fishing gets right by observing the dozens of boats congregated just out from the dam.

One of the best things about catching a cooler of crappie from cold water is when they’re converted into golden fillets and served on a platter with fries, hush puppies, a hunk of onion, and a pitcher of tea. It just doesn’t get much better than that.

The Jonesboro-Hodge High School Agriscience Department and FFA club ask for your support of their joint fundraising raffle. Tickets are $20.00 each with a chance to win a 8 foot picnic table, a wishing well, and a seating bench. You can also win a dinner buffet for 2 from The Catfish Inn and a free oil change from Benoit Ford. This is valued at over $600.00.

All the wooden items have been built by Jonesboro-Hodge High School Agriscience students and are weather-treated. To purchase tickets, contact FFA members or Instant Message (IM) Angela K Shows on Facebook. The Agriscience Department and the FFA at JHHS thank you for your support.

Prayed All Night

I had a good reason for sleeping until noon; it was sunrise before I got into bed. My fiancé was working the WNDR radio night shift in Syracuse and we talked on the phone most of the night. Times sure have changed. I’m now up hours before dawn and retire when others just begin to wind down for the day.

I’m not complaining; I enjoy the stillness of early hours. It allows time for preparation of my early morning radio show and posting of daily devotions. There are few distractions. Jesus often spent time alone in early morning prayer; He even prayed all night.

“Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God (Luke 6:12 NKJV).”

Christ received guidance from the Father while alone in prayer and meditation. Bible writers frequently mentioned morning meditation and prayer as daily disciplines.

Quiet time with the LORD is always time well spent. Ezekiel may have been an early riser; the word of the LORD came to him early in the morning. (Ezekiel 12:8-9)

Ezekiel was doing the Lord’s bidding. Am I?

“Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness in the morning,
For in You do I trust;
Cause me to know the way in which I should walk,
For I lift up my soul to You (Psalm 143:8 NKJV).”

About Pam Ford Davis

Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Light from the Word, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth’s The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter.

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 the content.

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

TRAINA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
vs 37954
SHEDRICK GREEN III

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’s Office, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 18TH day of March. 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property, to wit:

LOT 36, UNIT 10, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION, JONESBORO, LA 71251

Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT the benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO AUCTIONEER

02/04/26
03/11/26

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Jackson Parish Library
Job Description
Tier: Level IV
Title: Bookmobile/Outreach Coordinator

Reports to: Level V to VIII
Supervises: Level I to III
Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 6 years of job-related experience.
Pay Rate/Hour: $12.00 – $15.00
Pay Rate/Annual: $22,880.00 – $31,200.00
Full Time

Duties:
• Maintain the bookmobile by daily inspection to ensure the vehicle is in good working order; check tires, fuel, oil, generator, etc., and report any problems to the supervisor; keep the inside of the vehicle clean and tidy.
• Maintain organized records of bookmobile maintenance and inspections.
• Schedule regular maintenance, and/or repair and cleaning of the outside as needed.
• Drive the Bookmobile to scheduled stops, appointments, maintenance/repair sites, special events, etc.
• Plan, prep, and facilitate Bookmobile and Outreach programs.
• Assist with in-house circulation and reference duties when needed.
• Assist with Summer Reading and other Programming planning, coordinate with Supervisors, Youth Librarians, and Programming Librarians.
• Supervise and train staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
This position will cross-train with other positions as deemed necessary by management.

Requirements:
• 18 yrs. of age or older.
• Maintain a Chauffeur’s License; able and willing to drive bookmobile.
• Successful completion of a two-month probationary period.
• Able to repeatedly lift 15-25 lbs.
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Good knowledge of basic library methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Some knowledge of reader interest levels.
• Good ability to maintain library records and carry out library procedures.
• Considerable ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public and to
conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.
• Demonstrated ability to perform essential job duties.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

The Library offers benefits, including an excellent retirement plan, vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Employees may advance to higher positions according to their abilities, qualifications, and based on the needs of the library.

Applications and resumes may be submitted by mail or in person at the Main Branch in Jonesboro, located at:
614 South Polk Avenue
Jonesboro, La 71251

or by email to mainbranch@jacksonparishlib.org

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so designated.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Jackson Parish Library
Job Description
Tier: Level III
Title: Bookmobile/Outreach Specialist

Reports to: Level IV to VIII
Supervises: None
Experience: High School Diploma or GED and 2 to 3 years of job-related experience.
Pay Rate/Hour: $8.00 – $12.00
Pay Rate/Annual: $16,640.00 – $ 22,880.00
Full Time

Duties:
Maintain the bookmobile by daily inspection to ensure the vehicle is in good working order; check tires, fuel, oil, generator, etc., and report any problems to the supervisor; keep the inside of the vehicle clean and tidy.
Maintain organized records of bookmobile maintenance and inspections.
Schedule regular maintenance and/or repair and cleaning of the outside as needed.
Drive the Bookmobile to scheduled stops, appointments, maintenance/repair sites, special events, etc.
Assist with Bookmobile and Outreach programs.
Assist with in-house circulation and reference duties when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position will cross-train with other positions as deemed necessary by management.
Requirements:
18 yrs. of age or older.
Maintain a Chauffeur’s License; able and willing to drive a bookmobile.
Successful completion of a two-month probationary period.
Able to repeatedly lift 15-25 lbs.
Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good knowledge of basic library methods, techniques and procedures.
Some knowledge of reader interest levels.
Good ability to maintain library records and carry out library procedures.
Considerable ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public and to conduct oneself
with tact and courtesy.
Demonstrated ability to perform essential job duties.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.

The Library offers benefits, including an excellent retirement plan, vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Employees may advance to higher positions according to their abilities, qualifications, and based on the needs of the library.

Applications and resumes may be submitted by mail or in person at the Main Branch in Jonesboro, located at:
614 South Polk Avenue
Jonesboro, La 71251

or by email to mainbranch@jacksonparishlib.org

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so designated.

Business Services

BUSINESS SERVICES