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SHERIFF’S SALE

Parish of Jackson
State of Louisiana

PEOPLES BANK
#38210
TYLER RAY JOHNS AND ALI DANIELLE JOHNS

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 4TH day of November, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
BEGINNING AT THE NEC OF THE SW1/4 OF SW1/4, SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 2 WEST, JACKSON PARISH LOUISIANA, AND RUN WEST ALONG THE NORTH FORTY LINE OF THE SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4, N89°43’41” WEST 1096.69 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°04’05” WEST 140.78 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF LA HWY 147; THENCE RUN ALONG AND WITH THE CENTER LINE OF LA HWY 147 SOUTH 85°41’28” EAST 60.81 FEET; THENCE CONTINUE ALONG AND WITH THE CENTERLINE OF LA HWY 147, SOUTH 85°33’02” EAST 202.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85°27’13” EAST 41.42 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 84°39’12” EAST 34.58 FEET FOR A STARTING POINT: THENCE CONTINUE ALONG THECENTERLINE OF LA HWY 147 SOUTH 84°39’12” EAST 44.73 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 81°24’58” EAST 84.95 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 76°35’02” EAST 85.81 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 72°19’33” EAST 42.40 FEET THENCE LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE RUN SOUTH 00°08’28” EAST 260.57 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°51’32” WEST 327.89 FEET; THENCE NORTH 13°31’54” EAST 319.89 FEET TO THE STARTING POINT,
CONTAINING 1.594 ACRES MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING.

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 WITH benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

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 16TH day of DECEMBER, 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, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER


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PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish Library Board Regular Board Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2026

The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the regularly scheduled quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Massey, Board President.
Members present: Mrs. Essmeier, Mrs. Standley, Mrs. Jenkins, Mrs. Tew, and Mrs. Massey.
Also present was Floyd Knox, Judy Robertson, Harrell Bond, Jr. and Ben Ledbetter.
Members absent: Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Nunn, and Mr. Chatham.
Mrs. Jenkins led the invocation.
There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to approve the minutes for the July 20, 2026 board meeting. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to accept the 3rd quarter financial reports. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Jenkins made the motion to accept the July, August, and September statistical reports. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Director updated the Board on the progress of the emergency doors at the Jonesboro Branch. One of the concrete pads need to be extended to the sidewalk. The Director introduced a change order from Dodson Enterprises.
Mrs. Jenkins made the motion to accept the change order from Dodson Enterprises to extend the concrete pad on the east side to the sidewalk. Mrs. Tew seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Ben Ledbetter presented an idea to the Library Board to utilize space at the Jonesboro Branch for displaying items from the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame. This includes historical artifacts, game-used equipment, apparel, and personal memorabilia that preserve the athletic history of Jackson Parish.
Mrs. Nunn entered the meeting during Mr. Ledbetter’s presentation.
The Library Board was generally for the idea, but wanted to look into any legal ramifications that may come from this endeavor.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to authorize the Director to pursue details and request legal opinion as to allowing the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame to use space at the Jonesboro Branch for displaying items. Mrs. Massey seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to confirm that Bookmobile Specialist Richard Morton’s end of probation date was October 7, 2026. Mrs. Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to allow the Library Director to hire two (2) part time positions at the Jonesboro Branch. Mrs. Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Jenkins excused herself from the meeting.
The Library Director presented a proposed 2026-2027 pay schedule. Mrs. Nunn made the motion to adopt the 2026-2027 pay schedule as presented. Mrs. Standley seconded.
Yes: Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 7
No: Ward 1, Ward 6
Absent: Ward 2, Ward 5, Ex-Officio
The results were 3 yes, 2 no, and 3 absent. Motion carried.
The Library Director presented a proposed updated Capital Planning Workbook. Mrs. Essmeier made the motion to adopt the Capital Planning Workbook as presented. Mrs. Massey seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Library Director discussed concerns about the library’s special fund accounts and requested Board authorization to develop a plan to close them and transfer the remaining balances to the library’s operating account. The Director proposed beginning daily deposits to the operating account in January. A formal resolution authorizing the account closures and balance transfers will be presented for Board approval at the next scheduled Library Board meeting.
Mrs. Essmeier moved to authorize the Library Director to take the preliminary steps necessary to close all library special fund accounts and transfer the remaining balances to the library’s operating account, with daily deposits to the operating account proposed to begin in January. A formal resolution authorizing the account closures and balance transfers will be presented for Board approval at the next scheduled meeting. Mrs. Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Massey made the motion to adopt the amended 2026 budget and 2027 budget proposal as presented. Mrs. Nunn seconded.
Yes: Ward 3, Ward 4, Ward 7
No: Ward 1, Ward 6
Absent: Ward 2, Ward 5, Ex-Officio
The results were 3 yes, 2 no, and 3 absent. Motion carried.
The Library Director would like to thank the following for their generous contributions:
Cassandra Knobloch
Glenn & Stella Jones
Chatham Grocery
Mitchells Pharmacy
Sherri Flynn, Flynn’s Camping Grounds
The next scheduled meeting is set for Tuesday, January 19, 2027.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Mrs. Tew seconded. All yes. Motion carried.