Town of Jonesboro Mayor J. “Spike” Harris has issued a partial water boil advisory affecting only the water service customers east of Leon Drive in Jonesboro. The advisory was issued as a precaution Saturday evening after the Jonesboro Public Works Department repaired a water line at the intersection of East Main Street and Leon Drive, causing several customers to experience a brief service interruption.

“The repair was done quickly by the Public Works Department after isolating the leak in the line, and we don’t believe that there was any infiltration, but it was necessary as a precaution to issue the Boil Advisory,” said Harris. “Samples were sent to the Louisiana Department of Health for testing, and we expect the advisory to be lifted early by Monday or Tuesday. We appreciate the patience and understanding of those residents who are affected.”

What To Do During a Boil Advisory

• Drinking & Beverages: Use bottled, boiled, or disinfected water for drinking, making ice, coffee, tea, and infant formula.
• Cooking & Food Prep: Use boiled or bottled water to wash fruits, vegetables, and to cook food.
• Teeth Brushing: Use only bottled or boiled water to brush your teeth.
• Pets: Give your pets boiled or bottled water instead of tap water.
• Handwashing: Wash your hands with soap and tap water for at least 20 seconds; you can follow with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Bathing & Showers: Be careful not to swallow any water. Showers are generally safe for older children and adults, though sponge baths are recommended for infants and people with open wounds.
• Dishes: Wash dishes by hand using hot water and a solution of 1 teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water, then let them air-dry, or run your dishwasher if it reaches a sanitize cycle or at least 150°F.
• Laundry: Washing clothes with tap water is generally safe.

How to Boil and Disinfect Water

• Boiling: Heat the water until you see large, rapid bubbles. Let it boil continuously for 1 minute (or 3 minutes if you are at elevations above 6,500 feet). Let it cool completely.
• Chemical Disinfection (If you cannot boil):
  • Clear water: Add 8 drops (about 1/8 teaspoon) of unscented household liquid bleach (5% to 9% sodium hypochlorite) per gallon of water. Stir and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Cloudy water: Filter it first through a clean cloth or coffee filter, then add 16 drops (about 1/4 teaspoon) of unscented bleach per gallon. Stir and let sit for 30 minutes.

Steps After the Advisory Is Lifted

Once local authorities officially state the water is safe:

• Flush Pipes & Faucets: Run all cold-water faucets and taps for 5 minutes.
• Flush Hot Water Tanks: Run hot water lines for at least 15 minutes (for a standard 40-gallon tank) or 30 minutes for larger tanks to clear untreated water.
• Ice Makers & Appliances: Discard 3 to 5 batches of ice from your ice maker, flush water lines, and clean or replace refrigerator and sink water filters

The Jackson Parish Police Jury has called for a special meeting at 12:30 pm on October 28th in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building, located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

Agenda items to be considered and possibly acted on are as follows:
(1) Consider and act on approving the recommendation from the Policy and Personnel Committee.
(2) Consider and act on approving the Annual Bridge Certification and authorize the President to sign the “Official Listing of the Off-System Bridges” report for 2026. (Roll call vote)
(3) Consider and act on approving the Annual Parish Transportation Fund Certification. (Roll
call vote.
(4) Consider and act on authorizing the advertisement for the 2027
(5) Consider and approve any other business

The session will close with the discussion of other topics, and announcements & notifications.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Nia Evans Watkins, Secretary/Treasurer, at (318)259-2361 Ext. 3 describing the assistance that is necessary.

Police Jury holds Regularly Scheduled Meeting on October 13th

The Jackson Parish Police Jury held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on October 13th, with Todd Culpepper (President), Lewis Chatham, Amy Magee, Sheketia Combs, Tarneshala “Niki” Cowans, Regina Rowe, and Keith Burris attending.

The meeting featured the introduction of Ordinance (#2026-09-11), which sets Solid Waste Bin rental fees, commercial dumping fees, and penalties for delinquent payments of those rentals and fees. A public hearing will be held on the Ordinance, with ratification expected at the next meeting.

The session began with approval of the minutes from the September 14, 2026, Regular Police Jury Meeting, the September 22, 2026, Special Called Meeting, monthly purchase orders, and payment of all bills.

The next item of business was the agreement to change the Assistant Operations Manager job title to Public Works Director and approve the Facilities Administrator job description. Secretary-Treasurer Nia Evans Watkins was then approved to get quotes for an alternative IT person.

After the Assistant Operations Manager Wayne Anderson, Road Supervisor Jack Williams, and Solid Waste Supervisor Ed Howard gave their department reports, and Mr. Paul Riley of The Riley Company gave the Engineering Report, the panel approved the 2026 Road Program Final Change Order, the 2026 Road Program Substantial Completion list, and the 2027-2028 Priority Lists. The Subdivision Ordinance in place was also amended.

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Chatham Mayor Gregory Harris announced that Chatham Town Hall, closed since October 6th for staff training, is now open again for business. Hours of operation will remain the same as before the closure, with the Town Hall open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday.

“We appreciate the understanding and patience of our residents,” said Harris. “While we understand it may have caused some difficulty, we feel this training will be a benefit for our citizens as we move forward.”

Fiber Optic Line Installation Nearing Completion

In an unrelated situation, Mayor Harris said he expects the fiber optic line installation throughout Chatham to be completed soon.

“We are excited to be nearing the completion of the fiber optic line project in our town,” said Harris. “The minor problems it has caused in getting around will be greatly offset by the advantages it will provide for our residents in the future.”

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Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “maul” as the rough handling, beating, and/or bruising of someone or something. That is exactly what Jonesboro-Hodge High School did to Montgomery High School this past Friday night in a key District 3-1A battle that saw the Tigers roll to a convincing 36-6 victory, scoring 22 unanswered points in the third quarter to blow open a close 14-6 game at the half.

The Tiger defense wreaked havoc on their Grant Parish foe, who entered the contest averaging 38.86 points per game and a whopping 447.3 all-purpose yards. With a swarming attack that applied ferocious pressure all night, JHHS limited Montgomery to just 8 first downs and 159 total yards. This included allowing no conversions on 8 third-down conversion attempts and forcing three turnovers, including a fumble forced by Cameron Jackson and returned by Dylan Hayes for 23 yards and a touchdown, his second defensive touchdown of the year and the Tiger defense’s 4th overall.

Offensively, the Tigers were just as dominant, especially in the third quarter where they scored on three straight possessions. For the night, JHHS powered their way to 273 yards in total offense in just 35 plays for an impressive 7.8 yards-per-play average, paced by 175 yards on the ground, led by 122 yards and 3 touchdowns from running back Lon’Trevious “Tre” Burns, who also added 45 yards receiving and another score via a 33-yard strike from quarterback King Campbell.

Good to be back! After missing the previous week due to illness, Campbell played very effectively, completing 7 of 11 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown, and completing a 2-point conversion pass. That was to JaQuan Qualls, who led the Tiger receiving corps with a pair of catches for 46 yards, including a highlight-reel grab that went for 35 yards, where, with his left arm pinned against his body, he reached high in the air and plucked the ball out of the sky with one hand.

“There is no doubt that we are a better team with King running the offense,” said Blankenship. “He has really come along this year, especially in his decision-making, and seems to improve game by game.”

The contest against Montgomery was a great example of what Blankenship meant, as Campbell repeatedly made smart decisions not to force a pass and instead keep the ball, gaining 50 yards in just 5 carries.

Needed Win! The contest was important to the Tigers’ fortunes with respect to earning a possible tie for the district title, as a loss would put them out of contention, while a win would keep JHHS only one game behind district leader Logansport, whom J-H will play in two weeks in the regular season’s final game.

“If we were going to have any hope of claiming a part of the district title, it was important that we took care of business against Montgomery,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “I am pleased with the way our guys responded, as it keeps our hopes alive.”

Special Night! Blankenship had more than just the outcome of the game to be pleased about, as the victory tied him for most wins by a coach in JHHS history, giving him 73 career wins, matching his former coach Joey Pender.

“It is kind of hard to believe that I have been here long enough and have had the opportunity to coach so many great players to win this many games,” said Blankenship, now in his school-record 14th year as the JHHS head football coach. “To be tied with Coach Pender, who coached me in high school and had a lot to do with me wanting to be a coach, is something that means a lot.”

TEAM	1	2	3	4	FINAL
Jonesboro-Hodge (6-2, 2-1)	14	0	22	0	36
Montgomery (4-4, 2-1)	0	6	0	0	6

Game Yardstick

	JHHS	MHS
First Downs	11	8
Rushing Yards	175	110
Passing Yards	98	49
Total Yards	273	159
3rd Down Efficiency	2/5	0/8
4th Down Efficiency	0/1	0/1
Turnovers	1	3
Penalties/Yards	3/14	7/69

JHHS Individual Statistics

Passing: Campbell (7/11-98, 1 TD)
Rushing: Burns (13-122, 3 TD’s, Campbell (5/50), Bryant (3/4), Qualls (1/-1)
Receiving: Qualls (2/46, 2pt), Burns (2/45, TD), Gray Jr. (1/6), Martin (1/4), Johnson (1/-3)
Defense: Hayes (5 tackles, 1 assist, 1 fumble return for TD), Burns (4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss), Jackson (3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 forced fumble), Campbell (2 tackles, 2 assists), Hemphill (1 tackle, 1 assist, 1 tackle for loss), Tyson Burks (1 tackle), Atkins (1 tackle), Johnson (1 int)

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The Jackson Parish Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will meet on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 2:00 pm, at the Jackson Parish Student Service Center (formerly Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School). The meeting is open to the public, and the agenda will be posted on the Jackson Parish School Board website at www.jpsb.us under the Special Education Resources heading.

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Quitman High School administration, faculty, and staff are pleased to announce the 2026 Students of the Year. Chosen for their tremendous academic achievements and participation in many school programs, these three embody what it means to be an exceptional student. Representing the 12th grade is Anna Claire Leach, with Brylee Hasley being the 8th-grade honoree. Kylee Hammons is the 5th-grade selection. Each will now be eligible for Jackson Parish School District Student of the Year honors.

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Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School proudly congratulates those selected for 2026-27 honors in the categories of New Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Health Provider of the Year, and Support Staff of the Year. Special thanks to Kay’s Flower Shop of Jonesboro for their beautiful floral arrangements and candle!

New Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Kirstie Gandy, 6th Grade Math/Science
Teacher of the Year: Ms. Laura Spangler, Kindergarten
Health Provider of the Year: Mrs. Laura Ingram, Occupational Therapy
Support Staff of the Year: Mrs. Charlotte McCardie, Bus Driver

“We are proud to celebrate our faculty and staff for their outstanding achievements and well-deserved school awards! Your dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed. Thank you for going above and beyond each day to help our school grow and succeed. Thank you!”
Ms. Copeland, Principal

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Quitman High School senior Anna Claire Leach had a banner week. On Wednesday, the daughter of Candice and Ryan Leach was named the QHS 12th-grade Student of the Year. That was followed by Leach being crowned the 2026 QHS Homecoming Queen on Friday night.

“Thank you, Quitman High School, for this amazing opportunity, and to everyone who helped make this night one to remember,” said Leach. “I am so proud to be a Wolverine!”

The vivacious young lady was selected after serving on the Homecoming Court as a Basketball Representative. Leach was presented to the overflow audience prior to the Quitman vs. Choudrant girls’ and boys’ pre-season basketball games that saw the Lady Wolverines take a 70-53 victory, and the QHS boys win by a 77-45 score.

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On Friday, Weston High School celebrated a week of festivities by formally presenting Abram Toms and Brooklyn Slaughter as the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. The regal pair, along with the rest of the Homecoming Court, was introduced to WHS faculty, students, alumni, and attendees in the Weston High School Gymnasium before the traditional Homecoming game against Dodson High School.

“Congratulations to each member of the court and to our Queen Brooklyn Slaughter and King Abram Toms. We are proud to honor these students as part of this cherished school tradition.” – WHS Administration

After the girls’ and boys’ preseason basketball games, the student body enjoyed the traditional Homecoming dance, themed “Under the Stars,” held at the CCS After 7 Event Center in Choudrant.

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The Jackson Parish School District (JPSD) proudly continues its faculty recognition program called “Cheer From a Peer,” celebrating the incredible teachers who make Jackson Parish Schools special! This week, JPSD recognizes Charlotte Simmons, a paraprofessional at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School. Award winners are chosen from those who were nominated by fellow faculty members at their respective schools. Ms. Simmons was nominated by Brigette Matthews, who submitted the following.

“I am proud to nominate Charlotte because she consistently goes above and beyond to make JPS a welcoming place for all JHES students. Charlotte has the unique ability to notice when a student is struggling, either academically or emotionally, and steps in with unmatched patience.” – Brigette Matthews.

Congratulations, Ms. Simmons, on being selected as the “Cheer From A Peer” award winner, and thank you for what you do for the students of Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School.

The LHSAA has released the names of those earning All-Academic team honors for the fall season, with Syerra Lewis and Kaleigh King representing Quitman High School on the cross-country squad. Lewis was a Composite team member while King was selected in the Class division.

The LHSAA All-Academic Award Program recognizes the academic excellence of senior student-athletes who have attained a 3.5 grade point average or higher by placing them on the Composite All-Academic Team or Class All-Academic Team.

To earn Composite Team honors, a student-athlete’s six-semester GPA must have an unweighted 4.00. These students cannot even have a “B” on their transcript. Note: Honors classes are not considered. The Class Team includes student-athletes with a six-semester GPA of 3.5-3.999.

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Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) began its girls’ and boys’ 2026 varsity basketball season on October 20th. CCA is in its first year as a member of the Association of Christian Educators of Louisiana League (ACEL), a large organization made up of 16 schools in boys’ competition and 10 programs in girls’ play, divided into four districts, with CCA in the north district. This being their first year, they will play an ACEL league schedule but won’t be eligible for postseason play.

It has been a good start for both CCA programs, with the Eagles winning their first two games and the Lady Eagles splitting their first two. Both the girls and boys opened by beating fellow Jonesboro school Gracepoint Christian Academy, which is in its first year fielding a varsity basketball program, with the girls winning 45-8 and the boys winning 88-15. On October 22nd, CCA played Faith Training Christian Academy out of Leesville, with the boys winning 55-47 and the girls falling 36-22.

CCA 88, GCA 15 (boys): The Eagles blew out to a 35-4 first-quarter lead and never looked back. CCA shot an impressive 63.5% from the field, with Sophomore Ryston McNaughton leading the way with 26 points and 10 assists, which earned him Player of the Game honors. Sophomore Brendan Newton and Senior Dane Stevenson also had big games with 22 and 18 points, respectively, and sophomore Gavin Bellard chipped in 14 points. Sawyer McNaughton and Spencer Strickland added two points each.

CCA 55, FTCA 47 (boys): The Eagles went 11/14 from the line, which proved crucial in the close victory. Brendan Newton led CCA with 20 points, which included a career-high four 3-pointers. Ryston McNaughton had a second straight monster game, scoring 19 points and pulling down 18 rebounds, while Dane Stevenson also recorded a “double-double” with 11 points and 14 boards. Sawyer McNaughton scored five, and Gavin Bellard added 4 steals, 2 assists, and 2 rebounds.

No individual stats were available for the girls’ games.

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The Jackson Parish Tourism Board, made up of members Tammy Gunter, Kelly Spangler, Yumeaka Washington, Sandy Joynor, Karie Potts, and DeAquanique Jackson, held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 20th, in the Sunshine Room of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

The panel addressed a brief agenda by approving the minutes of the September meeting, the monthly financial report, and bill payments. The panel then reviewed old business and discussed new business before adjourning.

For further information, contact Secretrary/Treasurer Sandy Joynor at (318) 259-1611.

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The 99th National Future Farmers of America (FFA) was held on October 21-24 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana with over 70,000 FFA members, advisors, and guests in attendance.

Attending were Derek Shields, FFA Advisor at Weston High School, and Elsie Flynn, who came home with a coveted Gold Emblem for placing in the top 8 nationally in the FFA Creed Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE).

LDEs are competitive public-speaking, communication, and decision-making events designed to help FFA members build leadership skills, confidence, and real-world capabilities. The Creed Speaking LDE is where Junior members recite the official FFA Creed from memory and answer questions about its meaning. To earn the ability to compete at nationals, students go through progressive elimination rounds starting at the district (or chapter/area) level and at state conventions.

“Thousands upon thousands of students learn the FFA Creed every year with the intention of being the best and never have the opportunity to compete at the highest levels. Elsie can no longer say that. She has now been to the biggest stage, and represented herself, her chapter, and me to the highest,” said Shields. “Elsie has been a part of a lot of firsts for me as an FFA Advisor. Watching that shy, timid student bloom into the huge personality Elsie is now has been awesome to be a part of. Most people will never comprehend how hard she has worked for the last 12 months to get to this point. She has made me proud to be one of the people who have seen all the hard work she has put in. When you see her, be sure to congratulate her on her hard work.”

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In Junior High School games played between Wednesday and Saturday, the Quitman Blue and Gold baseball teams both won to stay undefeated in “Fall Ball” play, and the Jonesboro-Hodge Softball team won their first of the season. The QJH softball team also played, winning one of three games played at the Claiborne Christian tournament. In basketball, the Jonesboro-Hodge Junior High boys team beat Ringgold 53-18 to move to 2-1.

The Jonesboro-Hodge Junior High Lady Tigers began the late-week play by Jackson Parish schools on Wednesday by beating Mansfield in a softball game for their first victory of the year, which evened their season slate to 1-1. Thursday’s play found the J-H Tigers basketball team beating Ringgold for the second time in three days to move to 2-1 this year, and the Quitman Junior High “Blue” baseball team winning their sixth straight without a loss this fall by beating Choudrant 13-9. The “Gold” team followed, winning 10-1 to improve to 5-0. On Saturday, Quitman opened the Claiborne Christian Softball Tournament by beating Choudrant 7-5, but then lost both games to the host by 7-4 and 9-5, dropping their record to 6-7-1.

Wednesday, October 21

JHJH 7 Mansfield 3 (Softball): With the two teams agreeing to play under the guidelines that a half inning ends after a team scores four runs and the game would be called after all 15 batters on each team has an at bat, the Lady Tigers scored 4 in the first inning and 3 in the second while holding Mansfield to no runs in the first and 3 in the second giving J-H their first victory of the season. Scoring for the Lady Tigers was Mary-Kathryn Malone, Hope Drayton, Naakyah Walker, Khaliyah Cash, Lainey Elmore, Za’Mier Jacobs, and La’Darria Thompson.

Thursday, October 22

Quitman “Blue” 13 Choudrant 9 (Baseball): The Wolverine “Blue” team scored in every at-bat of the four-inning contest, extending their unbelievable streak of posting runs in an inning to 24 straight frames over 6 games, in which the Wolverines have reached “double digits” in runs scored. After spotting the Aggies a four-run lead, QJH stormed back to post 4 in both the bottom of the first and second innings, then added 2 and 3 runs over the last two frames. It was a season-best 17-hit attack that paved the way, led by an Aiden Reed (2/3, 2 RS, 3 RBI, SB) home run and doubles by Jackson Ables (2/3, 2 RS, 2 RBI), Jaxon Culpepper (2/3, 2 RS, RBI, 2 SB), and Shepard Norred (2/2, SB). Thatcher Savage (2 RS, 3 RBI, SB), Jake Moak (RBI, SB), and Ryder Pardue (2 RS, 2 SB) added two hits apiece, while Luke Davis (RS, RBI), Asher Norred (2 RBI), and Grayson Kinman (2 RS, RBI, SB) had a hit each.

Quitman “Gold” 10 Choudrant 1 (Baseball): If it weren’t for the “Blue” team’s incredible run-scoring streak in every inning that they have played this year, the talk would be about what the “Gold” team continues to do. Including the one-sided affair against Choudrant, in the last four games, all of which QJH has scored in double figures, QJH “Gold” has scored in every inning, a streak that has now reached 15 frames. Bentley Ponder went 2/3 with a home run, scored three times, and drove in a run to pace the 8-hit attack, buoyed by 8 free passes and 2 Choudrant errors. Drew Mobley, Koplen Taylor (RS, SB), and Kutter Blalock (2 RS, 2 RBI, 2 SB) added a double each, and Asher Cooper got two hits and an RBI. Sutton Vail got a hit and scored a run, and Carter Kelley, Mason Tolar, and Andrew Seymore (2 RBI) scored a run.

Jonesboro-Hodge 53, Ringgold 18 (boys basketball): Carter Sanders scored 15, and Caiden Jackson added 10, both scoring all but two of their points in the first half, when Jonesboro-Hodge raced to a 34-8 lead. Brady Malone and Graylon Hendricks pitched in with 8 points apiece, while Addarren Amos and Tyson Brown added 6 points each.

Saturday, October 24

Quitman 7 Choudrant 5 (softball): the Lady Wolverines snapped a three-game losing streak by outlasting Choudrant in the opener of the Claiborne Christian tournament. Despite being limited to only a Ryleigh McCormick single, Quitman took advantage of 11 free passes – five where batters were hit by a pitch – and three Lady Aggie errors. Ellie Shultz scored twice, and Brelaina Hall, McCormick, Charlea Jones, Raegan Bell, and Abi Sullivan all scored a run each.

Claiborne Christian 7 Quitman 4 (softball): A 4-1 lead didn’t hold up as Claiborne Christian scored three in both the second and third innings. Mez’Meri Walker, Maddie Spillman, Elliot Savage, Brelaina Hall, and Reagen Bell each hit a single, and Emma Gray, Hall, Ryleigh McCormick, and Isabella Autry scored.

Claiborne Christian 9 Quitman 5 (softball): In the second game of the night against the host of the tourney, Quitman scored five in the bottom of the third to erase a 4-0 deficit, but Claiborne Christian came back to score 5 in the top of the fifth inning to win the game. The Lady Wolverines big inning began with Elliot Savage hitting a one-out single and scoring on Emma Gray’s triple. Brelaina Hall singled, Ryleigh McCormick and Isabella Autry drew consecutive walks and Charlea Jones singled in the inning as well.

Upcoming Games

Monday, October 26
JHJH at Arcadia (Basketball) – 5:00 pm
Quitman “Blue and Gold” at Choudrant – 4:30 pm
Quitman at Weston (softball doubleheader) – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, October 27
JHJH vs Winnfield (Basketball) – 5:30 pm
JHJH at Mansfield (Softball) – 5:00 pm
Quitman vs Claiborne Christian (softball doubleheader) – 5:00 pm
Weston at Simsboro (baseball doubleheader) – 5:00 pm
Weston at Choudrant (softball) – 5:00 pm

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The Jackson Parish Museum and Fine Arts Association held its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting on October 19th at the Museum, located at 515 South Cooper Avenue in Jonesboro. Board members Blair Aranda (President), Mary Hoover, and Wilda Smith attended, and Karen Tolar was absent.

After the board approved the minutes from the last meeting, it approved the financials and bill payments. President Aranda then gave her report, followed by the panel’s discussion of possible members to consider for the board and the need to update information on Facebook and the website.

Plans for the music event on September 18, 2927 and automation improvements were then discussed before the session was closed with plans to move the next meeting to Monday, January 25th, due to the regularly scheduled date being on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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Do you have a young person aged 4-10 who expresses enthusiasm about becoming a cheerleader one day? Then register them now for the Mini Cheer Clinic, hosted by the Jonesboro-Hodge High School Cheer team, taking place from 3:30-6:30 pm on October 28th.

The camp costs $50.00, and the sign-up deadline is October 26th. You can register by visiting jhhs.jpsb.uc and using the “Cheer Clinic Registration” link to download and fill out the form. Once completed, bring the form to the JHHS front office. All campers will cheer at the October 30th Tiger football home game against Lakeview.

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Ruston Hunter Downs Personal Best Buck

Lane Cox, who works as loan officer for the Ruston Branch of Winnsboro State Bank, wanted to be in his stand when a big buck he had been after stepped out.

“My wife, Becca, was returning from a trip to south Louisiana and I usually meet her as soon as she gets home. However,” said Cox, “when I got out of church Sunday, my phone ‘pinged’ and there stood the big buck I had been hunting hard; he was standing right by my stand. I called Becca, told her the situation and she agreed that I should be on my stand the next day, October 19, to give me a chance at this big buck.”

The buck Cox was after had been showing up on his cameras on the hunting club where he holds membership, Winter Quarters near St. Joseph in Tensas Parish.

“He had really blown up this year and I had started getting photos of him beginning in August so in September, I started feeding him corn and rice bran. On October 1, I was walking to my stand before daylight with my red light on. I looked over toward my camera and there stood the buck at 20 yards; he never ran off but it was before legal shooting hours so all I could do was watch him. Then a pecan fell from a tree, made a noise and he took off,” Cox said.

Cox got on his saddle stand but never saw the buck again that day. Making adjustments, Cox moved his camera to a trail closer to his stand to see if he was coming from a different spot and sure enough, he was, necessitating the relocation of his stand. Then came the picture he got at church on his phone.

Sunday afternoon, Cox was on the stand and the buck showed up past legal shooting hours so he had to pass.

“I got on my stand Monday morning, October 19, saw a bunch of deer but the big buck didn’t show. I felt like, though, this was the day when the buck would made a mistake so after going back to camp for lunch and a short nap, I was back on my stand around 2:00 p.m.

“As soon as I got on my stand, I started seeing deer, including one of the bucks the big one had been running with so I knew he had to be close by. I had a bunch of deer around me, I began hearing different footsteps and sure enough, it was the big buck; he came out and stopped at 15 yards,” Cox explained.

Cox usually shoots his compound bow and although he had it with him in the stand, he knew that with so many deer around, he would have difficulty drawing his bow, so he took along his dad’s Carbon Express Crossbow.

“When the buck stopped at 15 yards, I shot and he took off. I knew I had made a good shot on him and heard him crash at 50 yards,” said Cox.

The buck was a main frame 10 point with an inside spread of 21 3/8 inches. The smallest measurement along the length of the antlers was 4 ½ inches, main beams were 27 and 28 inches; bases were 5 ½ inches and the age was determined to be 6 ½. The buck weighed 235 pounds. The tale of the tape measured the rack at 168 3/8 inches.

“This was not only my biggest archery buck but the biggest one I ever got, period. And,” Cox added, “I have my wife Becca to thank for giving me the okay to hunt that big rascal.”

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Bass are fair around the grass early on topwaters. Bass are schooling early mornings and late afternoons and hitting shad imitations and soft plastics. Crappie are around the deeper tops and are hitting jigs and shiners. Bream are slow. 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.
BUSSEY BRAKE – Crappie are deep and are fair on shiners or jigs. Some bass are being caught early on topwaters and later using soft plastics and crank baits around deeper brush. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – Bass are fair on crank baits and soft plastics. Crappie are fair in the river lakes. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass are overall slow but best on topwaters early. Some are beginning to chase shad and school on the surface. Crappie are in deep water in the channel and fair on jigs and shiners. The bream are slow. Catfish are fair on red wigglers and night crawlers fished just off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – Crappie are suspended fairly deep. Bass are in the shallows early hitting topwaters with some schooling. Bream reportedly are slow. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.LAKE YUCATAN – The water is on a slow fall. Catfish are being caught on trotlines and noodles and buffalo caught in nets. No reports yet on crappie and bass. For info call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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For Whom the Beep Tolls

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Please pick the beep you like best. You will be hearing it again shortly.

A beep is a short, high-pitched sound intended as a signal, summons, or warning. It also replaces words unsuitable for a family digital publication. For example: “Oh, BEEP! I dropped the hot casserole after taking it out of the microwave when it BEEPED.”

Beep is an example of onomatopoeia. That is a large word describing a small noise that is slowly driving me crazy.

The microwave beeps when the food is ready. Mine continues beeping until I open the door or push stop. Apparently, it fears I will forget the sumptuous frozen dinner it has prepared. Nothing says fine dining like a plastic tray and an appliance demanding that you come get it.

The oven beeps when it reaches the selected temperature. It beeps when the cooking time is nearly over. It beeps when the cooking time is over. Then it beeps until I acknowledge its contribution to the meal. I have known preachers who needed less affirmation.

The house alarm beeps when I turn it on, when I turn it off, and when the power fails. When the power returns, it beeps to tell me the power failed. I know. I was here. The lights went out.

Every button beeps. Then the system beeps to announce that I have thirty seconds to leave the house. Suddenly, I am a contestant on a game show, gathering my keys and trying to escape before the horn announces that I have lost.

Seeking peace, I retreat to the BEEPING car.

My Toyota has a mystery beep. Sometimes I turn off the engine, open the door, and receive a beep of disapproval. I don’t know what I have done. Perhaps I have disappointed it. Perhaps it is saying goodbye. Perhaps somewhere in Japan an engineer is laughing.

The car beeps when I get too close to something, when something gets too close to me, and when I change lanes without signaling. It has become a backseat driver with factory authorization.

It beeps when the gas runs low. At the station, the pump beeps when it accepts my card and again when I select the fuel. I suspect the car and pump are talking about me.

This morning, the car beeped as I got out. The office alarm chimed as I entered. A chime is a beep that attended finishing school. Then my computer beeped about something Microsoft wanted.

Oh, BEEP.

Eventually, we stop listening. We have to. Every machine believes its announcement deserves our immediate attention.

But I wonder whether that habit follows us into our relationships.

Someone starts telling a story we have heard before. A lonely person calls at an inconvenient time. A worried friend needs more reassurance than we think necessary. We hear the first few words and mentally reach for the mute button.

I can confess to occasionally wanting people to come equipped with one.
Jesus heard a great deal of noise, too. Crowds pressed around him. People demanded answers, healing, attention. Yet when blind Bartimaeus cried out and others told him to be quiet, Jesus stopped and called for him.
The crowd heard an interruption. Jesus heard a man.

That gives me something to confess. I can become so occupied with doing the Lord’s work that I resent someone the Lord loves for interrupting it.

Christian love takes shape in these ordinary moments: listening to the story, answering the call, asking one more question—and staying long enough to hear the answer. The person before me bears God’s image and is someone for whom Christ died.

That deserves my attention.

Lord, help me recognize the difference between a noise I can ignore and a neighbor I am called to love. Give me the patience to stop, the grace to listen, and a heart willing to be interrupted.
The microwave can wait.

Somebody may need to be heard.

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Parish of Jackson
State of Louisiana

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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

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Get ready, Jonesboro and surrounding communities! Three days of family fun, food, rides, music, and excitement are in store as the 3rd annual Jackson Parish Fair will be held on October 30th through November 1st at the Fairgrounds in Jonesboro.

There is no cost for admission and wristbands for rides and activities cost only $20.00. You will even have a chance to win free wristbands through drawings and giveaways. Details coming soon!

“A special THANK YOU goes to the Jackson Parish Police Jury, Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jonesboro Police Department, Jackson Parish Tourism Board, Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce, and everyone working together to make this event possible,” said Jonesboro Mayor J. “Spike” Harris. “Great communities come together, and that’s exactly what we’re doing in Jonesboro!”

Jackson Parish Fair Hours:
Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 pm

Fair Safety and Entry Policy:
For the safety and security of all fairgoers, the following rules will be strictly enforced, and failure to comply with these requirements will result in denial of entry.
No Hoodies allowed
No face coverings allowed
Clear bags only

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Jonesboro State Bank / Pledge 10 announces that the annual “Shred Day” will be held from 10 am – 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 24th, at the Jonesboro State Bank, located at 109 Jimmie Davis Blvd. in Jonesboro. Protect your information by bringing all your documents, mail, and out-of-date items and have them shredded to bits at NO cost!

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It will be a “Tale of Two Tigers” for the fourth time this season when Jonesboro-Hodge hosts Montgomery at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 22nd, for a District 3-1A battle, the third Thursday night contest of the year and the third straight time that JHHS will play a team with a winning record. The Tigers enter with a 5-2 overall mark and a #9 ranking in the latest Division IV “non-select” power poll according to GeauxPreps.com, while Montgomery is 4-3 on the season and holds a #17 ranking.

For J-H, a victory is crucial to remain in contention for the district title as the Tigers stand 1-1 in 3-1A play after beating Ringgold 50-0 and losing to St. Mary’s 55-20 last Friday. Montgomery is currently tied for first place in district play with a 2-0 record after a 44-12 win over Ringgold and a 64-30 win over Lakeview last week.

Season to date! The Tigers own victories over Lakeside(14-8), Delhi Charter (50-6), Lincoln Prep (42-20), Arcadia(38-18), and Ringgold (50-0), with losses against Winnfield (28-48) and St. Mary’s (20-55). Montgomery has wins against Pickering (42-13), Buckeye (26-21), Lakeview (44-12), and Ringgold (64-30) and losses to Rosepine (20-48), Elton (40-44), and LaSalle (36-38).

Good news! JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship, who will move into a tie for all-time wins at JHHS with a victory, was upbeat Monday after learning that starting quarterback King Campbell had been cleared to play after missing the St. Mary’s contest due to illness.

“We were glad to receive the news that King would be available this week,” said Blankenship. “His presence on the field will certainly help us.”

Bad news! While the news that Campbell is expected to play is good, up-and-coming freshman Jason McNeil appears to be out for the rest of the year after an injury last Friday evening that was diagnosed as a broken ankle.

“I hate that Jason got hurt. He has really worked hard and was starting to make an impact for us on defense,” lamented Blankenship. “While it looks like he will be lost to us for the remainder of the season, we pray that he will make a full recovery, as he has great potential to be a really good player for us.”

Series recap! The contest will be the first time the two teams will have played since 2010 and will be the fifth overall in the series. It will also be the third week in a row that the Tigers will play a team they have never lost to before. JHHS owns a 4-0 mark against Montgomery. The series began in 2003 with a 36-20 victory, followed by a 56-20 win a year later. The pair didn’t play again until 2009, when JHHS won 40-0, followed up by a 17-0 J-H victory in 2010.

Statistical smorgasbord! The contest has the makings of a virtual track meet, as both teams enter with high scoring averages. Montgomery has scored 272 points in its seven games for a 38.86 points-per-game (PPG) average, including last week’s 64-point outburst and four games with 40 or more points. JHHS counters with 242 points for a 34.57 PPG average, including two 50-point games and four games over 40 points.

Montgomery comes in having scored 22 touchdowns as a team (9 passing, 13 rushing), and is averaging 157 yards per game through the air and 217.6 yards on the ground for 374.6 yards per game in total offense. Add 265 yards in kickoff returns, 109 yards in punt returns, and 144 yards in interception returns, and Montgomery is averaging a whopping 447.3 yards per game in all-purpose yards.

“They are a well-coached team with several talented players,” said Blankenship. “They have proven they can move the ball both on the ground and through the air and have scored a lot of points this year. For us to be successful, our defense will have to play one of its better games.”

Montgomery Individual Statistical Leaders:

Quarterback: T.J. Small (46/95-879, 13 TD’s, 2 Int’s); Malachi Butler (22/34-220, 2 TD’s, 2 Int’s)
Rushing: Jeremiah Christian (99/711,9 TD’s); Malachi Butler (77/435,3 TD’s); T.J. Small (37/252,9 TD’s)
Receiving: Eli Bullock (31/678, 10 TD’s), Kenny Reeves (14/126), Kairyn Bonier (8/156, 1 TD)
Defense: Jaron Alredge (31 tackles, 2 Int’s, 2 Fumble Recoveries), Logan Roberts (23 tackles, 6 tfl)

JHHS Individual Statistical Leaders:

Quarterback: King Campbell (36/57-665, 9 TD’s, 2 Int’s), JaQuan Qualls (9/17 – 158, 3 TDs)
Rushing: Tre Burns (69/624, 10 TD’s), JaQuan Qualls (21/209, 4 TD’s), King Campbell (37/112, 4 TD’s)
Receiving: Ja’Marlon Johnson (12/236, 4 TD’s), JaQuan Qualls (8/159, 1 TD), Channing Gray Jr (8/114, 4 TD’s), Tyson Burks (7/129, 1 TD), Tre Burns (6/151, 1 TD), Kodan Atkins (4/28, 1 TD)
Defense: Tre Burns (46 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble), Reginald Hemphill (34 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery), Kodan Atkins (28 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery), Dylan Hayes (27 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, 1 defensive touchdown), Cameron Jackson (19 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery, 1 defensive touchdown), Jamarlon Johnson (18 tackles, 2 tackles for loss), Tyson Burks (13 tackles, 4 interceptions), Michael Malone (11 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 defensive touchdown)

Game to be Broadcast on 102.3 FM

If you can’t make the game, be sure to tune in to Roux102, found at 102.3 FM on your radio dial. You can also livestream the contest by downloading the Roux102 App or HudlFan App. Pre-game show presented by Ben Ledbetter and Clay Williams that includes the Coaches Show, where JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship talks about the contest and the Tigers’ fortunes this season with Ric Godley of Roux102; starts at 6:30 pm, with game action beginning at 7:00 pm.

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