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SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION
#38218
KENNETH ALLAN MANNING
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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 26TH day of August 2026 between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
2014 RIVER BIRCH 30X64 MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBERS RB13AL17879A AND RB13AL17879B
Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs; sale to be made for cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
August 12, 2026
SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
NEWREZ, LLC, ET AL
#38199
STEVEN J. MORRIS, STEVE MORRIS, SUSAN MORRIS
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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2ND day of September, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
LOT 38 OF GLENDALE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, AS PER THE PLAT OF SAME ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JACKSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS (PROPERTY).
Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisal.
BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFFEX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026
SHERIFF’S SALE
PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA
GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLL
#38213
CLARENCE RAY JACKSON
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 JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 16TH day of September 2026 between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 19, T15N, RANGE 3 WEST, AND RUN SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE EAST 157-1/2 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 FEET, THENCE WEST 157-1/2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON SURVEY OF JAMES WOOTEN DATED OCTOBER 12, 2007 (“PROPERTY”)
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 benefit of appraisal.
Brent Barnett, Sheriff
Ex-Officio, Auctioneer
August 5, 2026
September 9, 2026
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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 are being accepted until filled. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.
POSITION: Operator 1
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.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
August 3. 2026
The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regularly scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Wade McBride, Gerry Mims, Dennis Clary, Paulette Belton
Absent: Calvin Waggoner
Paulette Belton gave the Invocation.
Rick Barlow led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on July 6, 2026.
A motion was made byGerry Mims seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve the minutes from the Special Called meeting held on July 14, 2026.
The Board recognized Stephen Watts, Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office who presented information concerning the SRO staffing cost and Reimbursements.
The Board recognized Windy Calahan who spoke concerning closing of the JH Middle School and STAR Academy.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve granting Superintendent Carter permission to sign the agreement by and between Jackson Parish School Board and Electronic Information Systems.
Rick Barlow 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 Paulette Belton and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving payment to Software and Services, LLC. in the amount of $24,390.08 for the renewal of the GFA financial and payroll programs support, to be paid from General Fund.
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A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment to LSU Ag Center in the amount of $11,000.00 for support of the LSU Extension programs, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment of $15,800.00 to CEV Multimedia, LLC for annual licenses for all CTE courses at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from 26-27 Career Development Funds.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment of $79,405.53 to Electronic Information Systems, LLC for managing Medicaid billing services for years 2021 – 2025, to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving the 2026-2027 MOU with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding the educational instructor for the Jackson Parish Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School in the amount of $40,000.00 to be paid from General Fund.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve the Job Description for Special Education Compliance Coordinator.
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to adjourn at 11:45 a.m..