Understanding the role of Clerk of Court is the foundation of being an effective leader in that position. You cannot lead what you do not understand. And you cannot serve the public effectively without fully understanding the responsibility that comes with it.

The Clerk of Court is not an administrative title—it is a public office that keeps the entire court system functioning. It involves managing legal records, overseeing filings, maintaining accuracy in conveyances and mortgages, ensuring proper courtroom documentation and processes, and serving the public with fairness and efficiency.

If someone tells you “you can learn it on the job,” they are underestimating how complex and high-stakes this role really is. The Clerk of Court is not a figurehead—it is a technical, legal, and leadership position all in one.

A good Clerk of Court must understand that this role directly impacts justice, property rights, and public trust. There is no room for guesswork. Every document matters. Every filing matters. Every process matters.

Strong leadership in this office means respecting the court process and ensuring that staff are trained, competent, and consistent in how they serve the public. It also means making sure the office runs with transparency, accuracy, and accountability at all times.

Leadership is not just about stepping up—anyone can do that. It is about knowing what you are stepping into. It takes knowledge, preparation, and real experience to guide others in the right direction.

Leadership is not a title—it is responsibility, knowledge, and accountability in action. If you do not understand the system, the work, or the people you serve, then you are not leading—you are just occupying space.

A great Clerk of Court is not defined by a title—but by KNOWLEDGE of the role, EXPERIENCE in the role, RESPECT for the judicial system, and COMMITMENT to doing the job right every single day.

I have 10 years of experience working in the Clerk’s Office and 24 years of experience as a legal assistant.

The simple facts are this:
I understand the role and responsibility of the Clerk of Court.
I do not need to be trained to perform this role.
I have the maturity to perform this role well.
I have the utmost respect for the court system and the citizens of this parish and understand why that is so important.

I am proud to stand on my prior work experience and have been transparent with the citizens of Jackson Parish about my work history from the beginning. People know I have not just worked at random jobs. I have spent the past 34 years preparing for this role, and I am confident I can continue to effectively serve you as your Clerk of Court.

Bottom line: if you do not understand what you are leading, you cannot properly lead it—no matter the title.

If you are going to lead, know the job. Know the responsibility. And be ready to carry it.

Jackson Parish deserves a Clerk of Court who not only understands the role and responsibility but can also be the leader this parish needs. I am ready on day one.

Vote #52 RACHEL SHIVELY on May 16th to continue leading your Clerk’s Office.

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Four members representing Jackson Parish 4-H, along with Director Kristina Bourgeois, were the special guest speakers at the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Jonesboro Study Guild (JSG), held on April 28th. 

Sharing their experiences were Gracie Bourgeois of Grace Christian Academy in Jonesboro, Evie Carpenter of Quitman High School, and Makayla Johns and Madison Turner, both from Weston High School. 

Speaking on a wide variety of topics, from fashion to livestock to travel to community service, and opportunities to develop and display talents such as art and vocal performance, the quartet gave personal insights into how these programs have positively impacted their growth, skills, and confidence.

Jonesboro Study Guild members in attendance were Mary Saulters, Marilyn Walker, Jolene Carson, Stacy Albritton, Glo Weaver, Rosemary Ewing, Christy Weeks, Eileen Morissette, Joann Teat, and Wilda Smith.

 

 

Jonesboro Study Guild Makes Donation to DART

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Thursday, May 7 Schedule of Games

TIME	EVENT	AGE	TEAM	TEAM	Field
6:00 PM	Baseball	11-13	BFCU	Big Bear Enterprise	1
6:00 PM	Baseball	9-10	Cherry Bomb LLC	Jonesboro Animal Clinic	2
6:00 PM	Softball	9-10	Jonesboro State Bank	Lady Law Dawgs	3
6:00 PM	Softball	11-13	Gold Key Realty	BFCU	4
7:30 PM	Baseball	9-10	Jackson Parish Bank	Johnny’s Pizza	2
7:45 PM	Baseball	11-13	Jackson Parish Journal	Southern States Equip	1

Friday, May 8th Schedule of Games

TIME	EVENT	AGE	TEAM	TEAM	FIELD
6:00 pm	Baseball	5-6	Johnny’s Pizza	Jonesboro State Bank	1
6:00 pm	Baseball	7-8	JM Neatherland	RSH	2
6:00 pm	Softball	7-8	Guinn Machine	The Spott	3
6:00 pm	Softball	5-6	Listle Real Estate	Jonesboro State Bank	4
7:30 pm	Baseball	7-8	Boardwalk	Dugedmona Farm & Feed	2
7:30 PM	Softball	7-8	Rook ADS	Revevie Hair	3

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Results of Games Played May 4 & 5

Age 11-13 Baseball

Southern States Equipment 6 Caney Storage 3
SSE Scoring: Mason Tolar 3, Thatcher Savage, Carter Kelley, Grant Griffin
CS Scoring: Shepard Norred 2, Eli Jones

Barksdale Federal Credit Union 9 Big Bear Enterprise 5
BFCU Scoring: Aiden Reed 2, James Lewis 2, Kash Gandy, Ryder Gates, Bryson Martinez, Jase Reed, Paxton Warner
BBE Scoring: Jackson Ables 2, Chris Wren, Grant Griffin, Asher Cooper,

Age 9-10 Baseball

Jonesboro Animal Clinic 12 Jackson Parish Bank 7
JAC Scoring: Reece Johnson 2, Cameron Pardue 2, Kreed Delaughter, Cole Burton, Isaac Sessions, Rafe Lewter, Thomas Sessions, Lucas Womack, Trenton Jerry, Isaac Roper
JPB Scoring: Ryland Keeney 2, Jess Potts, Clark Atkins, Ashton Anderson, Mayson Terrel, Jake Patton,

Cherry Bomb LLC 3 Johnny’s Pizza 2
CB Scoring: Rowan Sampey, Lucas Love, Luke Turner
JP Scoring: Lyndon Walsworth, Owen Shively

Age 7-8 Baseball

RSH 14 Dugdemona Farm & Feed 3
RSH Scoring: Tiago Jackson 3, Oliver Lee 3, Sammy Jones 2, Jaxon Johnson 2, Malakai Lamkin, Balke Rieson
DFF Scoring: Ryker Whitman, Jax Thomas, Axle Mullins

Boardwalk 13 J M Neatherland 3
BW Scoring: Emmett Thomas 2, Uriah Hall 2, Matthew Buchan 2, Krewe Blalock 2, Cohen McMillan 2, Jake Mathews, Logan Guin, Declan Love
JMN Scoring: Kolton Laffitte 2, Pistol McCurdy,

Age 6U Baseball

Party Bayou Rentals 18 Johnny’s Pizza 4
PBR Scoring: Harold Hogue 3, Koda Broomfield 3, Jackson Palmer 2, Jude Jones 2, Maverick Cockerham 2, Wyatt Maxwell 2, Harlan Gilbert 2, Kohen Stokes, Waylon Vines
JP Scoring: Tanner Ross, Dredyn Gilbert, Colton Williamson, Walker Wimberly,

Age 11-13 Softball

Guin Machine 14 4K Service 4
GM Scoring: Scarlett Parks 2, Lizzie Sullivan 2, Ava Cutwright 2, Maggie Guin 2, Jaylee Hough 2, Addie Anderson, Emily Bolyer, Paisley Owers, Anna Lee Love
4KS Scoring: Raylie Hall, Autumn Kohler, Rosemary Williams, Adleigh Cooper

4K Services 14 Gold Key Realty 14
4KS Scoring: (Incomplete) Lillie Hatten, Raylie Hall, Autumn Kohler, Ella Siddon, Jocelyn Hyde
GKR Scoring: Ryliegh McCormick, Emma Gray, Rosie Hall, Aaliyah Mixon

Age 9-10 Softball

Dodson Enterprise 6 Lady Law Dawgs 2
DE Scoring: Malia Gunter, Laniyah White, Aria Dodson, Mez’Meri Walker, Eddy Lott, Jersey Corley
LLD Scoring: Kylee Ann Allen, Ryleigh Puffer

Dodson Enterprise 3 Jonesboro State Bank 0
DE Scoring: Malia Gunter, Aria Dodson, Natalie Sullivan
JSB Scoring: none

Age 7-8 Softball

Revevie Hair 17 Guin Machine 16
RH Scoring: Bristol McNaughton 4, Mallorie Long 3, Isabella Cannady 3, Harper Gandy, Shyann McNaughton, Natalie Furtrell, Ava Garrett, Maren Folden, Katie Futrell, Star Bradley
GM Scoring: Paisleigh Owers 3, Aniston Nealy 3, Westlynn Sanford 2, Whitely Antee 2, Milly Guin, Eleanor Parker, Aniston Williams, Rosalie Williams, Layla Pate, River Wimberly

The Spott 15 Rook ADS 14
TS Scoring: Rey Wigginis 3, Parker Kate Long 3, Laurel Smith 3, KyrRii Johnson 2, Polly Lott 2, Klark Lowery, Emberly Greer
RADS Scoring: Caroline Hand 4, Merrit Flower 4, Ava Kohler 2, Margot Shuler 2, Eva Martin, Willa Bradford

Age 6U Softball 

Dodson Enterprise 18 Jonesboro State Bank 10
DE Scoring: Avery Dodson 3, Amara Wilson 3, Landy Atkins 3, Lou Audrey Hal 3, Kyndel Caskey 2, Synovia Johnson, Josephine Taylor, Dallas Taylor, Ledger Weeks
JSB Scoring: Tatum Barkley 3, Skye Bradley 3, Clenna Williams, Jermeni Evans, Stormy Bradley, Tyla Nelson

To have Public / Legal Notices, Business Services, Job Opportunities, Items for sale, and Wanted to Buy, Items 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

GUARANTY BANK & TRUST CO. OF DELHI
VS #37995
GRACE-LYNN, LLC.

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 principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 6th day of MAY, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

LOT NO. TWO (2) OF THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT NUMBERS 10 THROUGH 24 OF THE RE-SUBDIVISION OF A PORTION OF BLOCKS 1 AND 4 AND A PORTION OF BLOCKS 7 AND 8 OF THE CHATHAM ADDITION OF THE TOWN OF CHATHAMVILLE AND IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (SW 1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, CHATHAM, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.

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 the benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER
3/25/26
4/29/26

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

Traina Development Corportation
#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 principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 20TH day of MAY, 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

4/8/26
5/13/26 

SHERIFF SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

NEWREZLLC, ETAL
#38063
GWENDOLYN HINTON

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 principal front door of the JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 27TH day of MAY, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

LOT 8 OF BLOCK 18 OF THE VILLAGE AND/OR TOWN OF HODGE, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT AND MAP THEREOF ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF COURT OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF 917 ELM STREET, HODGE, LA 71247

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
4/15/26
5/20/26

SHERIFF SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

PEOPLE’S BANK
vs #38083
BILLY RAY WOOD ESTATE & CLAUDIA SUE TEMPLE

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 3rd day of JUNE, 2026, Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

TRACT #6,: COMMENCING AT AN EXISTING CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE SE COR OF THE SE OF NW OF SEC-13-15-2-WEST, JACKSON PARISH LA.; THENCE RUN N 88 DEG. TO 35’W ALONG THE 1/4 SECTION LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 429.31′ TO A 1/2″ IRON ROD FOR THE STARTING POINT; FROM SAID STARTING POINT; THENCE RUN N 88 DEG. 35′ W ALONG THE 1/4 SECTION LINE FOR A
DISTANCE OF 167.00′ OF A 1/2″ RE-BAR; THENCE, LEAVING THE 1/4 SECTION LINE, RUN N 38 DEG. 39′ W FOR A DISTANCE OF 321.98′ TO A 1/2″ IRON ROD; THENCE RUN N 22 DEG. 49′ W FOR A DISTANCE OF 300.00′ TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF LOUISIANA HWY #4; THENCE RUN N 68 DEG. 27′ E ALONG SAID CENTERLINE FOR A DISTANCE OF 198.55′ TO A POINT; THENCE, LEAVING SAID CENTERLINE, RUN S 22 DEG. 49′ E FOR A DISTANCE OF 300.00′ TO A 1/2″ IRON ROD; THENCE RUN S 29 DEG. 11′ E FOR A DISTANCE OF 376.23′ BACK TO THE POB, CONTAINING 2.68 ACRES.

Which has the municipal address of 9500 Hwy 4, Chatham, LA 71226

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 WITH the benefit of appraisal.

Brent Barnett, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

4/22/26
5/27/26

SHERIFF SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

PEOPLE’S BANK
#38083A
BILLY WOOD ESTATE & CLAUDIA SUE TEMPLE

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 3rd day of JUNE, 2026. Between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4, SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 16 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST, THENCE RUN WEST 518 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF FORTY FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RUN SOUTH 460 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE SAID FORTY; THENCE RUN WEST 142 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE RUN NORTH 460 FEET PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE FUN EAST 142 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 1 1/2
ACRES, MORE OR LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS AND APPURTENANCES LOCATED THEREON AND BELONGING THERETO, SITUATED IN
JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA

Which has the municipal address of 225 Charles Estes Road, Eros, LA 71238

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 WITH the benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

4/22/26
5/27/26

 

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PUBLIC NOTICE

DELINQUENT TAX AND STATUTORY IMPOSITION LIST

State of Louisiana
vs.
Delinquent Tax Debtors of Jackson Parish

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the constitution of the laws of the state of Louisiana, I will sell by public auction, at the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, 150 Old Winnfield Rd., Jonesboro, LA, beginning at 10 o’clock a.m. on the day of May 13, 2026, and continuing on each succeeding legal day, until the auction is completed, the tax lien.

I will issue in favor of the winning bidder and record in the mortgage records a tax lien certificate to all immovable property on which taxes are now due to Jackson Parish Sheriff & Ex-Officio Tax Collector to enforce collection of taxes assessed in the year 2025 together with interest thereon from January 1, 2026 at the rate not to exceed one percent (1%) per month on a noncompounding basis until paid and all costs.

At the auction, I will sell the tax lien to the winning bidder. The auction will be for cash or other payment method acceptable to the tax collector, in legal tender money of the United States.

At anytime prior to the institution of an action to enforce the tax lien certificate, the tax lien certificate may be terminated by paying the price paid at auction together with interest at the rate established at the tax auction, which shall not exceed one percent (1%) per month on a noncompounding basis computed on the amount paid at auction by the tax lien certificate purchaser until terminated, a penalty at the rate of five percent (5%), and costs reimbursable pursuant to R.S. 47:2156. The termination payment shall also include the amount of any
subsequent parish and municipal statutory impositions paid by the tax lien certificate holder, together with the applicable five percent (5%) penalty and any applicable interest computed on the statutory impositions at a rate of one percent (1%) per month on a noncompounding basis.

The names of the delinquent tax debtors, the amount of statutory impositions due, and the immovable property assessed to each for which a tax lien certificate will be issued are as follows:

0100001850 WARD 10
ANDREWS, ROSA MAE
C/O GABRIELLA DENISE ANDREWS
PO BOX 112
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $450.88 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
291-607; 293-605; 293-802: 115-689: CONVEYS: LOT 10 OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **


0020006717A WARD 02
BARNES, IRIS IRENE % SHIRLEY OSBORNE VANDERBILT
5045 ORCHARD RD.SE, STE 540
SMYRNA, GA 30080-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $3789.76 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
363-891: A 1.00 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOC. IN THE SE OF SW,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0031001600 WARD 03
CH BOONE-COLEMAN, OZETTA
10910 STANDARD AVE
LYNWOOD, CA 90262-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $136.71 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
#422487: #428955: 86-31: 75-381: BEG. AT SE CORNER OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0055005190 WARD 05
JB BRIDGES, O. D.
% BETTY ROWLEN
11845 FAIRHAVEN DRIVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70815-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $20.27 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
315-795: NORTH 1/2 OF THE FOLLOWING DESC. PROPERTY:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020014690 WARD 02
BRIGGS, JAMES C. & TERRY LYNN BRIGGS
723 HWY 3061
RUSTON, LA 71270
TAXES OWED ARE $508.36 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
303-153: 422-651: LOT 5, TENNESSEE AVENUE: COMMENCING
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020014900 WARD 02
BRITTON, HETTIE EST.
% HENRY KIDD
5209 CONRAD DR
MONROE, LA 71202-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $54.46 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
419-29: 61-143: LOT BEG. AT NWC OF NORA DAVIS LOT IN E
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030064252AAL WARD 03
BURTON, JUDE, JR.
6494 RIVERSIDE ROAD
Basile, LA 70515-9801
TAXES OWED ARE $11.21 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
IMPROVEMENTS ON LAND BELONGING TO ANOTHER (NORTH
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030043300 WARD 03
CP VENTURES, LLC & MERLIN SMITH
410 OLIVE ST
MONROE, LA 71201-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $137.35 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
240-413: 431615: 431616: 173-4:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030045661 WARD 03
CP VENTURES, LLC & MERLIN SMITH
410 OLIVE ST
MONROE, LA 71201-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $101.83 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
208-351: 319-346: 324-692: 421753: 429305: 430716:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

00750253300
CARPENTER, SHERRI
300 LEON #22
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $15.20 WITH INTEREST AND COST TO BE ADDED.
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE**

0020081580 WARD 02
CREECH, MELBA
1107 THIRD ST
EROS, LA 71238-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $60.52 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
247-508; 235-382; 241-172: 248-22: 401-695:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020034350 WARD 02
DAVIS, ANNIE JO
155 MT PISGAH LN
RUSTON, LA 71270
TAXES OWED ARE $849.70 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
195-218: 197-753: 181-478: LOT NO. 8, UNIT NO.
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040086620 WARD 04
DISTEFANO, PATRICIA P.
P. O. BOX 86715
BATON ROUGE, LA 70879-6715
TAXES OWED ARE $18.35 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
430931: (PROPERTY NOW DESCRIBED AS): TRACT 2: A
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020073160 WARD 02
DOUGLAS, JOYCE MUSTAFAA & TANESHA MERCEDES DOUGLAS GREENE
1602 WORTHINGTON LANE
LANASTER, TX 75134-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $154.94 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
112-510: 348-601; 348-599; 348-892: 357-553: 358-46:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0095005211 WARD 09
DREHER, JB JR, GLEN AUBREY & CECILIA A. DREHER
4576 MAPLEWOOD DRIVE
BASTROP, LA 71220-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $164.13 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
368-162: 371-74: 372-984: 417-942: 426036: 426038:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0080029230 WARD 08
FERREL, CASEY LANE
112 WEEKS ROAD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $486.33 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
363-901: 425-186: 413523: 414100: 430484:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0083008850 WARD 08-HG
GREEN CLINIC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.L.C.
1200 S. FARMERVILLE
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $3981.89 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
241-293: 258-263: 407-910: 185-632: A TRACT OF LAND IN
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0084025919 WARD 08-NH
HARRISON LILLY, LLC & MOSSY HOMES, LLC
1309 LOUISVILLE AVE
MONROE, LA 71201-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $447.84 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
96-247: 98-57: 141-302: 251-112: 271-604: 284-771:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0010039715 WARD 01
HENDRY, RONALD DEWAYNE (ESTATE OF)
C/O DEVAN NELSON
904 HENDERSON RD
WEST MONROE, LA 71291-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $353.57 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
370-968: 141-377: 149-624: BEG. AT
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0092005275 WARD 09-EH
HENRY, AMY LEE DAVIS
6640 COLTON BLVD
OAKLAND, CA 94611-2332
TAXES OWED ARE $20.27 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
305-148: 123-656: 159-493: 177-407:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0092005630 WARD 09-EH
HOWARD, TOMMY
114 GAYLA DR
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $15.20 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
255-496: 421524: 421600: 95-30: BEG. A THE NE COR OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020076935 WARD 02
HUDSON, LIZABETH MARTIN
207 CENTENNIAL DR
GREENWOOD, LA 71033-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $60.52 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
303-135: 422-534: COMMENCING AT A POINT THAT IS
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020048040 WARD 02
INGRAM, BRIAN K.
673 HWY 3061
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $185.49 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
#428845; #428828: 293-409: COMMENCING AT AN EXISTING
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0083012943 WARD 08-HG
JAMES P. HILL, DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
% KERRY HILL
384 DOZIER CREEK
FARMERVILLE, LA 71241-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $303.96 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
319-330: 381-570: 109-142: A CERTAIN LOT OR
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020065510 WARD 02
JARRELL, MARLON, JR.
1208 4TH ST
EROS, LA 71238-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $1177.73 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
331-225: 393-142: 391-926: 400-847:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0095014290 WARD 09
JOHNS JB, TYLER RAY AND ALI DANIELLE JOHNS
5614 WALKER ROAD
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $3166.27 WITH INTEREST& COST TO BE ADDED.
#405174:423813:310-420: A 0.712 ACRE TRACT OF LAND
**COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT THE COURTHOUSE**

0070012370 WARD 07
JONES, YWANAKI – TAX SALE
312 N POLK AVE
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $30.39 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
283-640: 408477: 432716: 187 GLENMOR DR
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105023700 WARD 10-JB
KEYS, TERRY – TAX SALE TITLE
610 ROBINSON ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $230.99 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
410-754:420-228: 414541: 107- 113: LOT 15 OF CRESTVIEW
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0083021411 WARD 08-HG
KUJAWA, JOHN MICHAEL
PO BOX 488
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $164.16 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
(1231` FOURTH ST H) 303-696: 325-831:326-488:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040062386 WARD 04
LESTER, MARY A. (ESTATE)
% CINDY JONES
5892 BEECH SPRINGS ROAD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $27.80 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
MH ID# 1553 218-76; 281-220; 284-341:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105018300 WARD 10-JB
LINDSEY, BEULAH FLOURNOY. ETAL
5235 EBONY LANE
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $38.52 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
409127: 400786: 408642: 407299: 38-142: JOAN LINDSEY
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

281-551: 344-752:
UND.1/6 INT. IN & INTO:
**COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE**

0065027500 WARD 06-JB
LIVE ROYALY ESTATES LLC & O’BRIEN CALAHAN – TAX DEED
39081 PRAIRIE NORTH
GONZALES, LA 70737-0000
OTHER OWNERS:
CALAHAN, O’BRIEN – TAX DEED
TAXES OWED ARE $258.38 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
400792: 414618: 415432: 422123: 422244: 427221:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105021800 WARD 10-JB
LIVE ROYALY ESTATES LLC & O’BRIEN CALAHAN – TAX DEED
39081 PRAIRIE NORTH
GONZALES, LA 70737-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $77.02 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
189-654:: #419625; #419635: 427217: #427417: 100%
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0010021000 WARD 01
LIVE ROYALY ESTATES LLC – PARISH TAX DEED
39081 PRAIRIE NORTH
GONZALES, LA 70737-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $389.85 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
89-460: 98-157: 103-698: 427219: 100 % – INTEREST
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0070019990 WARD 07
LIVE ROYALY ESTATES LLC – PARISH TAX DEED
39081 PRAIRIE NORTH
GONZALES, LA 70737-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $351.60 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
254-182: 265-220: 274-67: 309-289: 400-690: 425414:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0075007130 WARD 07-JB
LIVE ROYALY ESTATES, LLC & O’BRIEN CALAHAN – TAX DEED
39081 PRAIRIE NORTH
GONZALES, LA 70737-0000
OTHER OWNERS:
CALAHAN, O’BRIEN – TAX DEED
TAXES OWED ARE $52.70 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
390-51: 417-477: 417-503: 427215: 427415:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040073500 WARD 04
MCCONATHY, ROBERT LOUIS
324 BUTCH PARDUE RD
DOWNSVILLE, LA 71234-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $10.56 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
202-481: 407-513: 399907: 183-864: SIX ACS IN SW OF SW
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030064252AO WARD 03
MYERS, ANDREW
115 EUGENIE DR
DUSON, LA 70529-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $33.61 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
423-74: 423-606: IMPROVEMENTS ON PROPERTY OF NORTH CANEY
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0060011490 WARD 06
NORENBERG, HAROLD AUGUST (ESTATE)
% JOANN GUNN
PO BOX 1293
VISTA, CA 92083-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $12.67 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
237-349: 137-162: LOT #4: BEG. AT
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040045419 WARD 04
PELICAN ENTERPRISE LLC
228 SHADY ACRES RD
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $22.24 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
350-169: 420683: 423557: LOTS 10 & 11 OF ‘CEDAR PARK’
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040045420 WARD 04
PELICAN ENTERPRISE LLC
228 SHADY ACRES RD
WINNFIELD, LA 71483-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $12.24 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
349-153: 420683: 423557: LOTS 1,2,4,5,13,14,15, AND
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0030043250B WARD 03
PURKTINI ENTERPRISES, LLC & CP VENTURES, LLC
210 GRIFFIN RD
RUSTON, LA 71270-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $111.91 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
432413: SW/4 OF NE/4, SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020097600 WARD 02
RICHARD, PHILIP D.
495 SUGAR CREEK RD
QUITMAN, LA 71268-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $1436.77 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
363-314; 315; 318; 324; 327; 365-832; 835; 838; 841:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

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RICHARDSON, NATHAN AND PATRICIA FAY ADMIRE
193 SHENANDOAH LANE
EROS, LA 71238-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $5.10 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
384-137: 422-112: 416856:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

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ROBINSON, CORA, EST.
% MAE DORIS WILLIAMS
1506 CYNTHIA ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $61.83 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
38-559: LOT BEG AT SEC OF NE OF SE SEC-30-15-3-W TH RUN N
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0095018500 WARD 09-JB
ROBINSON, EDGAR
% MAE DORIS WILLIAMS
1506 CYTNHIA ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $29.38 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
HOUSE ON MOTHER’S LAND——- ———(#0095018400, CORA
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040092940 WARD 04
ROBINSON, HENRY E.
1300 GANSVILLE RD
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $16.44 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
216-524: A 21.5 TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE E/2 OF
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0065016398 WARD 06-JB
ROGERS, DANIEL B
117 12TH ST
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $449.87 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
193-798: 244-450: 244-633: 362-151: 390-206:410-656:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0065016398A WARD 06-JB
ROGERS, DANIEL BRIAN & BRANDY NICOLE DUKE ROGERS
138 DOGWOOD DR
JONESBORO, LA 71251-5344
TAXES OWED ARE $210.74 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
193-798: 244-450: 244-633: 362-151: 390-206:407-914:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040087367 WARD 04
RUTHERFORD, ROBIN
132 VILLA DRIVE
WESTLAKE, LA 70669-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $111.16 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
MOBILE HOME ON PROPERTY BELONGING TO ANOTHER (J.D.
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040071390 WARD 04
SMITH, EDWIN WAYNE AND EDWIN QUIN ORTEGO
PO BOX 150
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $601.37 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
329-785: 411881: 416220: 422743:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040018140 WARD 04
SMITH, GORDON LAMAR, JR. & DEBORAH ANN CALLENDER SMITH
211 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $322.35 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
327-450: 347-780: 349-9: 388-971: 397-931:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0060028540 WARD 06
STEPPS, NEVER C.
212 MOFFETT DR
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $18.89 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
228-400: TRACT #2 OF THE SE OF NW, SEC-35-14-4-W,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0055012091 WARD 05-JB
STREET, ROBERT L.
C/O MELODY GATES
883 JOHN WATTS RD
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $394.13 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
270-656: 348-577: 428-812: 156-280: LOT 3 OF THE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0031001100 WARD 03-CH
THOMAS, RHONDA JEWEL
1546 S. HUDSON AVE.
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $28.02 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
227-46: 315-649: 415440: 160-478: W 1/2 OF THE S 1/2
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0020117250 WARD 02
THOMAS, RHONDA M.; ETAL
1546 S HUDSON AVE
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $27.85 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
MH # 1207 368-491: 432252: RHONDA M.
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105007420 WARD 10-JB
THOMPSON-HAYES, LATOYA AND BERTHA THOMPSON WASHINGTON- TAX SALE
7326 WOODED LAKE LN
RICHMOND, TX 77407-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $425.54 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
#400771: 411990: #417137: 423850: 416-351: 148-458:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0105007420A WARD 10-JB
THOMPSON-HAYES, LATOYA AND BERTHA THOMPSON WASHINGTON- TAX SALE TITLE
7326 WOODED LAKE LN
RICHMOND, TX 77407-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $20.28 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
#400771: 411990: #414553: 423850: 1% FLECIA LASHON
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0083025910 WARD 08-HG
WADE, JEWEL; ETAL
% IDA FAYE WADE JOHNSON
696 BEECH SPRINGS RD
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $95.24 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
313-266: JEWEL WADE; IDA FAYE WADE JOHNSON; & JIMMIE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040123050 WARD 04
WALNUT CREEK FARMS, INC.
275 TREMONT DRIVE
RUSTON, LA 71270
TAXES OWED ARE $2710.37 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
253-18: 424-597: 432498: THE SW 1/4 AND THE NORTH ONE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040123051 WARD 04
WALNUT CREEK FARMS, INC.
275 TREMONT DRIVE
RUSTON, LA 71270
TAXES OWED ARE $166.61 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
248-184: 265-217: 267-83: 424-597: 432498:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0031033800 WARD 03-CH
WARD, LEO RICHARD FAMILY TRUST
RICHARD WARD
4220 159TH AVE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $28.02 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
#408804; #408805; #408806: 244-302: LOT NUMBER 4 OF BLK
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0031033810 WARD 03-CH
WARD, LEO RICHARD FAMILY TRUST
% RICHARD WARD
4220 159TH AVENUE SE
BELLEVUE, WA 98006-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $22.42 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
#4088804; #408805; #408806: 248-795: A 0.732 ACRE TRACT
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0090019830 WARD 09
WILLIAMS, JOHN L., SR.
11869 HWY 126
DODSON, LA 71422-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $301.94 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
193-460: 234-91: #413009: 173-55: A STRIP OF LAND 83
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0090038523 WARD 09
WILLOUGHBY, ALICETEAN; ETAL
% ARMEY JOHNSON, JR.
911 BEECH SPRINGS ROAD
JONESBORO, LA 71251
TAXES OWED ARE $62.80 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
160-375: 331-601: ARMY LEE JOHNSON, JR.,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0040022400 WARD 04
WILSON, DEBRA LAYNE CONN & STEWART OSCAR WILSON
% ALVIN TRUETT CONN & JO LAYNE CONN
1308 HAROLD ELLEN
EL DORADO, AR 71730-0000
OTHER OWNERS:
CONN, ALVIN TRUETT & JO LAYNE CONN
TAXES OWED ARE $75.59 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
M H ID # 1424 419-651: ALVIN TRUETT CONN &
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0040022500 WARD 04
WILSON, DEBRA LAYNE CONN & STEWART OSCAR WILSON
% ALVIN TRUETT CONN & JO LAYNE CONN
1308 HAROLD ELLEN
EL DORADO, AR 71730-0000
OTHER OWNERS:
CONN, ALVIN TRUETT CONN & JO LAYNE CONN
TAXES OWED ARE $66.16 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
419-651: ALVIN TRUETT CONN & JO LAYNE CONN RESERVE THE
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0083028200 WARD 08-HG
WINSTON, EMMA (ESTATE)
C/O MARTIEL GRAY
PO BOX 418
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $84.10 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
97-208: 11-583: LOT 16 OF BLK 24, VILLAGE OF HODGE, LA.

0083028300 WARD 08-HG
WINSTON, JOE (ESTATE)
C/O CARRIE LEE PRICE-WINSTON
PO BOX 418
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $25.34 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
399594 94-638: 97-300: 111- 807: LOT 23 OF BLK 25,
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

0083028400 WARD 08-HG
WINSTON, JOE (ESTATE)
PO BOX 418
HODGE, LA 71247-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $81.06 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
96-411: 399594 LOT 17 OF BLK 24, VILLAGE OF HODGE, LA.

0040131185 WARD 04
WOOLDRIDGE, HARRY EARL
844 PARDUE LOOP
JONESBORO, LA 71251-0000
TAXES OWED ARE $124.49 WITH INTEREST & COST TO BE ADDED.
MH ID# 1513 260-88: 338-164: 348-66:
** COMPLETE DESCRIPTION AT COURTHOUSE **

Brent Barnett, Sheriff &
Ex-Officio Auctioneer
Jackson Parish
Jonesboro, LA 71251

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish Library Board 
Jonesboro, Louisiana
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2026

The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro branch of the
Jackson Parish Library for the regular scheduled quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Carol
Massey, Board President.
Members present: Paula Essmeier, Judy Cooper, Lisa Nunn, Ann Standley, Robin Tew, and Carol Massey.
Also present was Floyd Knox and Judy Robertson. Mrs. Kelly LaRocca, Associate State Librarian, was also present to give trustee training immediately following the meeting.
Members absent: Vickie Jenkins and Lewis Chatham.
Mrs. Standley led the invocation.
There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to adopt the minutes for the January 20 Board meeting. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to accept the 1st-quarter financial reports. Mrs. Cooper seconded. All yes. Motion
carried.
Mrs. Nunn made the motion to accept the January, February, and March statistical reports. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All
yes. Motion carried.
The next scheduled meeting is set for Monday, July 20, 2026.
Mrs. Standley made the motion to adjourn the meeting and go into trustee training. Mrs. Essmeier seconded. All yes.
Motion carried.
Mrs. Carol Massey, Board President
Mr. Floyd Knox, Secretary

PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2026

Jonesboro, Louisiana – The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on May 4, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.
The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Wade McBride, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Dennis Clary and Calvin Waggoner
Absent: None
Dennis Clary gave the Invocation.
Gerry Mims led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters.A motion was made by Rick Barlow seconded by Gerry Mims and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meetings held on April 13, 2026.
The Board recognized Derrick Perry as PCAL Bus Driver of the Year.
The Board recognized Emily Smith, ELA Coordinator who provided an update on DIBELS.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the relocation of students attending Jonesboro Hodge Middle School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Under this proposal, 6th grade students will transition to Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, 7th and 8th grade students will transition to Jonesboro Hodge High School.
Yays: Dennis Clary, Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Calvin Waggoner and Wade McBride
Nays: Gerry Mims and Paulette Belton
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 Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving to pay Employer’s Share of Group Benefits insurance premiums from General Fund for the June 2026 sales tax distribution.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving to pay a one-time retention stipend in the amount of $2,000.00 for certified staff and staff required to have a degree (IT Department, Nurses and Business Office Staff) and $1,000.00 for non-certified staff, to be paid out of General Fund. This stipend is intended for the retention of our employees’ services for the 2026-2027 school year.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving the Differential Compensation Allocation stipend for the fiscal year 2025-2026 to be paid to highly effective teachers, teachers in critical shortage areas as determined by BESE, teachers working in high needs schools, and teacher leader positions. The total allocation for this funding if $51,025.00, to be paid from the Differentiated Compensation Allocation fund.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried accepting low quote of $14,648.00 from Red Ball Oxygen for the purchase of four (4) Miller welding machines to be used in the welding program at Jonesboro Hodge High School, to be paid for 2025-2026 Perkins funds.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving the Job Description for the Attendance Improvement Specialist, to be paid out of Redesign funding. This is a one-year position.
A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving the hiring of Speech Therapists through a vendor agreement and/or individual staff contract at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary, Jonesboro Hodge Middle, Jonesboro Hodge High School and Weston High School for the 2026-2027 school year to be paid out of General Fund, not to exceed $185,000.00. One of the therapists will be onsite through a vendor and one will be virtual.
Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.
Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Calvin Waggoner and carried accepting low quote of $15,434.00 from Rainey Electronics, Inc. to purchase one (1) Baseball LED Scoreboard for Quitman High School, to be paid by Jonesboro State Bank.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried accepting low quote of $11,750.00 from Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for Quitman High School Baseball scoreboard installation, to be paid from Quitman District funds.
Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving Jackson Parish 4-H contracting the use of a Jackson Parish bus and driver to transport students to summer camp at Camp Grant Walker in Pollock, La., June 29-July 2, 2026. Expenses will be paid by the LSU Ag Center – Jackson Parish office.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving out of state travel for 40-45 Gifted and Talented students and five (5) Staff (Taryn Toms, Kathy Venable, Jennifer Tolar, Cortney Harvey and Megan Lott) to attend the bi-annual Art Field Trip on January 15-17, 2027 in Houston, Texas. Expenses will be paid by the GT Art account.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving out of state travel for Evie Delaney and Katie Delaney (Staff) to attend the National Junior Beta convention June 23, 2026- June 27, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. Expenses will be reimbursed according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to adjourn at 12:10 p.m..

 

 

Sonda Womack
November 27, 1942 – April 30, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Sonda Womack, 83, of Chatham, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Chatham Community Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Malone, Rev. Lala Ball, and Rev. Russell Rhodes officiating. Interment will follow immediately after at Chatham Cemetery, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, West Monroe.

Sonda Ann Roberts Womack, age 83, of Chatham, Louisiana, passed away on April 30, 2026, in Chatham, surrounded by her three sons and their wives.

She was born on November 27, 1942, in Chatham, Louisiana, to W. R. and Aline Johnson Roberts, the seventh of ten children.

Sonda devoted her life in service to her Lord, her family, and her community. She faithfully served the Lord through her gift of music, playing the piano and organ for various congregations over a span of 73 years. She also served her community as Postmaster of the Chatham Post Office for over 25 years and gave her time generously to the Crossroads Mission in Chatham.

At home, she expressed that same devotion in quieter but no less meaningful ways, caring for her family and creating a place where they were always welcome.

She was preceded in death by her parents; all nine of her siblings; her husband, Tommy L. Womack; one great-grandson, Kobyn Malone; and the father of her three sons, Terry Malone.

She is survived by her three sons and two step-daughters: Ben Malone and wife Kellie of Madisonville, Louisiana; Lynn Malone and wife Vanessa of Minden, Louisiana; and Shawn Malone and wife Toni of Chatham, Louisiana. She is also survived by step-daughters, Jan Blythe and husband Jim of La Belle, Florida, and Nan Cole and husband Steve of Shreveport, LA. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Two sisters-in-law, Lynette Roberts and Sandy Roberts, also survive.

The pallbearers will be Adam Malone, Josh Malone, Kade Malone, Taylor McCarty, Matthew Ingram, Michael Lites, Ryder Malone, and Mitchell Malone.

The honorary pallbearers will be Jason Roberts, Don Reinhart, and Ronnie Hightower.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Chatham Community Church or the Zoar Cemetery Association, c/o Peoples Bank in Chatham, LA.

 

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The Burn Ban in Jackson Parish, which has been in place since March 30th, has been lifted. Jackson Parish Fire Chief’s Association President Philip Brown made the announcement through a press release on May 1st. 

PRESS RELEASE

Date: May 1, 2026
Contact: Chief Philip Brown, Quitman Fire District 1/President
Phone: 318-259-8888
Burn Ban Release #3

Burn Ban Release #3 has hereby been lifted as of 05-01-2026 at 7:00 am for the Parish of Jackson

The Jackson Parish Fire Chief’s Association has the right to rescind 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 Fired District 1
President 

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The future of Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School, its faculty, and its students will be discussed by the Jackson Parish School Board during their regular monthly meeting at 11:00 am on Monday, May 4th. 

The session will be held in the Conference Room of the Jackson Parish School District Central Office located at 315 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro. 

According to the stated agenda, board members Mary Saulters (President), Rick Barlow (Vice President), Calvin Waggoner, Gerry Mims, Paulette Belton, Wade McBride, and Dennis Clary will consider approving the relocation of students attending Jonesboro Hodge Middle School beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Under this proposal, 6th-grade students will transition to Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, while 7th and 8th-grade students will transition to Jonesboro Hodge High School.

In addition, Derrick Perry will be recognized as the PCAL Bus Driver of the Year, and ELA (English Language Arts) Coordinator Emily Smith will provide a DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) update.

The board will then consider adopting items per reports from the Transportation, Executive Finance, and Building and Grounds Committees before comments by Jackson Parish School District Superintendent William Carter will close the meeting. 

In accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact William Carter at 318-259-4456 describing the assistance that is necessary.

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There is no place like home – away from home! That is the sentiment that Quitman High School enjoys about playing at the Frasch Softball Complex in Sulphur, LA, site of the annual LHSAA state softball tournament, where the Lady Wolverines have won five straight games over the past three years, including the 5-2 semi-final victory over Hicks on Saturday. 

With their season-best 11th win in a row, Quitman, seeded #2 in the 20-team Class B bracket, improved to 24-9 on the year and into their fourth consecutive finals in search of their third straight Class B championship.

Class B State Finals 
Sunday, May 3
3:00 pm
#2 Quitman (24-9) vs #4 Anacoco (15-12) 

The Lady Wolverines will play Anacoco for the Class B championship at 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 3rd, who despite entering the playoffs with a pedestrian 12-12 record, beat #20 Choudrant 5-1, #5 Zwolle 7-1 and upset top-ranked Stanley 9-6 in the semi-finals to advance to the finals matchup. 

If you describe the Frasch Complex as Quitman’s home-away-from-home, then you must recognize Hallie Kate Pullig as “matron of the manor”. The sophomore sensation, who has earned the undeniable reputation of being at her best the bigger the game, once again showcased her uncanny ability by clubbing a triple and a double to knock in Quitman’s first three runs and crossed home plate for the fourth in what turned out to be the pivotal bottom of the fifth inning that saw the Lady Wolverines go up 5-0 by plating four runs in the frame. 

In five games at the state tournament, Pullig has 9 hits in 17 at-bats, for a gaudy .527 batting average. Six of the hits are for extra bases, made up three triples and three doubles, with the 2024 championship game MVP as an 8th grader accounting for 13 RBI and 3 runs scored. 

Another who has traditionally stepped up for the Lady Wolverines is Maggie Guyotte, who once again exhibited her incredible offensive prowess but on Saturday added another dimension to her already legendary resume. 

Recognized as the state’s all-time leader in base hits and RBI’s and second-best ever in home runs, Guyotte stroked a single and scored two runs, including the first tally of the game after getting hit by a pitch and scoring on Pullig’s triple to give Quitman a first inning 1-0 lead.

On Saturday, though, it was her prowess on the mound that was a catalyst for the victory.

To set the stage, starting and winning pitcher, Brenna Lamkin, had cruised through the first four innings, allowing only a first-inning double to Hick’s all-stater Courtlyn Dousay. In the top of the fifth inning, trouble set in as Hicks loaded the bases with no outs as two batters reached base after getting hit by a pitch, and Dousay was intentionally walked. 

Quitman head coach Justin Dodson then summoned Guyotte to the mound. A key member of the pitching staff, who has a tremendous 45-12 record over her six-year career, and is 7-1 this season, the relief appearance was the first time Guyotte had ever pitched in a state tournament game. 

Nursing the slim 1-0 lead, tension built to a fever pitch as the first three pitches were balls, but showing tremendous fortitude, Guyotte calmly threw three straight strikes to record the first out of the inning and then slammed the door shut on the rally attempt by striking out the next batter and coaxing a lineout to leave the bases loaded and leave Quitman unscathed. 

Buoyed by escaping the scary situation with the lead still intact, the Lady Wolverines put the game away in the bottom half of the inning when Anna Leach first reached on a one-out error, the 4th of the game committed by the Hicks infield. Guyotte followed with a single, and Pullig brought both in with a double to center field to increase Quitman’s lead to 3-0. Brenna Lamkin and Briley Bowers, back from a horrifying wreck earlier in the week that threatened to end her season, kept the inning going with a two-out single and double, respectively, that gave Quitman an insurmountable 5-0 lead. Hicks would score twice in the top of the seventh for the final margin.

To view the final out celebration by QHS, click here. 

 

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Per a new release issued by the Louisiana Secretary of State, Nancy Landry, on Thursday, April 30th, the races for the Louisiana U.S. House of Representatives have been suspended. 

The voting for all other ballot items on the May 16th election ballot will proceed as scheduled, with early voting beginning on May 2nd and running until May 9th.

“Our office will post notices at each of the early voting sites to alert the public of this change,” stated Landry. “While the U.S. House races will remain on voters’ ballots, any votes cast in those races will not be counted.”

On Thursday, April 29th, the United States Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s current U.S. House District maps were unconstitutional gerrymanders and that their use in the upcoming Congressional elections would violate the law.

“Pursuant to 18:401.1(B), I have certified the emergency in light of the Supreme Court ruling,” stated Landry. “This is a mandatory step prior to the Governor issuing an executive order suspending the upcoming Louisiana U.S. House races.”

 

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Weston and Quitman both were excited about having a home-field advantage in the Regional round of the Class B state baseball playoffs, but Mother Nature had different plans. Due to the deluge that delayed the scheduled contests for both Jackson Parish schools, both were also forced to play their games at alternate locations.

With the field on the WHS campus named after legendary Weston coach Mike Staples, unplayable, the 4th-seeded Wolves moved their game against #13 Anacoco, which was played on Saturday, to their old stomping grounds at the Jackson Parish Recreation Department Sports Complex. 

Quitman, the #7 seed, wasn’t so fortunate. With their school field also unplayable, the Wolverines completely lost their home-field advantage, having to play #10 seed Stanley at the Ruston Parks and Recreation Complex on Ruston High School’s field on Thursday.

The end result was Weston beat Anacoco 4-3 to advance to the Class B Quarterfinals, where they will play #5 seed Holden, who continued their playoff journey by blanking #12 Oak Hill. No date and time for the game had been set as of press time early Sunday morning. For Quitman, seeded #7 in the 20-team bracket, the postseason came to an end after the Wolverines fell to #10 Stanley 8-4, ending the locals’ season with a 17-16 record.

Weston 4 Anacoco 3: Drew Browning smashed a home run and a double in the first two innings to plate 3 runs that helped Weston stay even with upstart Anacoco and Ty Henderson first slammed the door on any upset ideas by hurling shut out ball in relief and then sent Anacoco packing with a clutch sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 6th inning that scored Kolt Keiffer with the winning run. 

Also coming up big for the Wolves was first-year varsity starter Dawson Griffin, who went 3/3 and scored a run in the bottom of the second that tied the game at 3 apiece after Anacoco had rallied from a 2-0 deficit to take a 3-2 lead. Jase Borders was also instrumental in the victory by getting two hits in two official at-bats and reaching base after getting hit by a pitch to score ahead of Browning’s 5th home run of the season. 

Following the early inning fireworks by both offenses, Henderson came on in relief to limit Anacoco to just two singles the rest of the way, ending with 5.2 innings pitched of no-run ball to earn the victory. 

The deciding run came in the bottom of the 6th inning when Keiffer led off by getting plunked, advanced to second on a perfect sacrifice bunt by Bryce Tolar, went to third on Griffin’s third hit of the game, and scampered home on Henderson’s fly out to center field.

Stanley 8 Quitman 4: Hudson Pullig smashed a double followed by a Maddox Duck triple in the bottom of the 7th inning, but the two runs scored by Quitman were not enough to offset the six-run deficit. 

Quitman out-hit Stanley 8-2, but 9 walks given up by Wolverine pitching in the fourth and fifth innings led to disaster as Stanley capitalized on the free passes to score 8 runs. Kace West and Tucker Newton had two hits apiece, and both Cail King and Asher Rhodes got hits to go along with the late extra-base hits by Pullig and Duck. 

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Jonesboro, Louisiana — On Friday, May 1st, the Town of Jonesboro announced measurable and meaningful progress in the performance of its municipal water system, reflecting a sustained commitment to operational improvement, financial stability, and long-term infrastructure investment.

Recent water system grading reports from the Louisiana Department of Health show that Jonesboro’s overall score has improved from 42% in 2022 to 62% in 2025, representing a 20-point increase over four years.

This progress marks a transition from a failing classification to a passing grade, demonstrating forward momentum and tangible results.

“This improvement is not by chance—it is the result of intentional leadership, strategic decision-making, and a commitment to doing what is necessary to move our town forward,” said Mayor J. Spike Harris. “We have made real progress, and while there is still work to be done, we are clearly moving in the right direction.”

The Town’s progress is driven by key advancements in several areas:

Financial Sustainability: Strengthened through improved rate structures and responsible fiscal management, positioning the system for long-term viability
Customer Satisfaction: A significant reduction in verified water-related complaints, reflecting improved service delivery and responsiveness
Operational Stability: Continued focus on consistent operations and maintenance practices

While the progress is notable, Town leadership acknowledges that challenges remain. The reports continue to identify infrastructure deficiencies and regulatory requirements as the primary factors limiting overall system performance.

“These challenges did not occur overnight, and they will not be resolved overnight,” Mayor Harris stated. “They are the result of aging infrastructure and years of deferred investment. However, we now have a clear path forward and a strategy in place to address them.”

As part of its continued commitment to improvement, the Town of Jonesboro is actively focused on:

Advancing critical infrastructure upgrades, including water system improvements and expansion projects

Strengthening regulatory compliance and operational standards

Ensuring financial alignment to support ongoing maintenance and future capital investments

“Our focus is not simply on improving a score,” Harris added. “Our focus is on building a water system that is reliable, sustainable, and capable of meeting the needs of our citizens today and for generations to come.”

Town officials emphasize that the progress achieved to date represents an important step forward, but continued investment and strategic planning will be essential to sustaining momentum.

“We are committed to transparency, accountability, and results,” said Harris. “This is about delivering real improvements to our community, and we will continue to move forward with purpose and determination.”

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The administration and athletic department of Jonesboro-Hodge High School invite you to join in the witnessing of Ciara Gray signing a track scholarship with Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. The official proceedings will take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5th, in the Library at Jonesboro-Hodge High School, located at 225 Pershing Hwy in Jonesboro.

One of the most decorated athletes in JHHS history, Gray is a two-time defending state champion in track and field, having won 2 individual LHSAA state titles in 2024 (300 hurdles, triple jump) and 4 more (long jump, triple jump, 100 hurdles, 300 hurdles) in 2025 while leading the Lady Tigers to their first-ever state title in female athletics in 2025. 

Earlier this spring, Gray set a new all-time LHSAA record in the triple jump with a mark of 41’9.5″ at the Mangham Invitational and is the only triple jumper in LHSAA history to record six jumps of over 40 feet during her career. 

Gray is also the JHHS and Jackson Parish all-time record holder in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles, having recorded the 10 best times in local history in both events, while also registering 6 of the 10 best-ever long jumps at JHHS and in Jackson Parish.  

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The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) hosted its annual Senior Citizens Luncheon for the seniors who are part of the JPSO Senior Citizens Patrol watch list on Thursday, April 29th, at the Charles H. Garrett Community Center in Jonesboro

“It is always a special opportunity to spend time with some of the people who mean so much to Jackson Parish,” said Sheriff Brent Barnett. “Our seniors have helped build, serve, and strengthen this community, and it is a privilege for us to show our appreciation.”

Adding to the gala event were Honorable Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay McCallum as a special guest speaker, along with Jackson Parish Police Juror Sheketia Combs, who shared both a special message and special music.

“To all of our seniors, thank you for your wisdom, your kindness, your encouragement, and the example you continue to set for Jackson Parish. We are grateful for each of you, and we are proud to serve you.” – Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office

One Parish. One Team. One Mission. 

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Hudson Pullig will continue his baseball career after graduating from Quitman High School (QHS) at South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado, AR. The official signing of papers will take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5th, in the Quitman High School gymnasium. 

SouthArk, as the school is commonly referred to, is a Division II member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and competes in the Region 2 East Division. The Stars continue to make a concerted effort to bring some of north Louisiana’s best talent to campus, having already signed fellow Jackson Parish baseball player Drew Browning of Weston High School earlier this spring. 

Additional Jackson Parish residents who have played at SouthArk over the past couple of years are Ty Simonelli, a 2022 QHS graduate, and Emma Kate McBride, a 2023 Weston High School graduate.

A Louisiana Sports Writers Association (LSWA) and Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association (LBCA) Class B first-team selection in 2024 and 2025, the son of Brent and Juliann Pullig, helped Quitman earn a Class B regional berth after batting .319 with 35 runs scored and 25 runs batted in. 

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Understanding the role of Clerk of Court is the foundation of being an effective leader in that position. You cannot lead what you do not understand. And you cannot serve the public effectively without fully understanding the responsibility that comes with it.

The Clerk of Court is not an administrative title—it is a public office that keeps the entire court system functioning. It involves managing legal records, overseeing filings, maintaining accuracy in conveyances and mortgages, ensuring proper courtroom documentation and processes, and serving the public with fairness and efficiency.

If someone tells you “you can learn it on the job,” they are underestimating how complex and high-stakes this role really is. The Clerk of Court is not a figurehead—it is a technical, legal, and leadership position all in one.

A good Clerk of Court must understand that this role directly impacts justice, property rights, and public trust. There is no room for guesswork. Every document matters. Every filing matters. Every process matters.

Strong leadership in this office means respecting the court process and ensuring that staff are trained, competent, and consistent in how they serve the public. It also means making sure the office runs with transparency, accuracy, and accountability at all times.

Leadership is not just about stepping up—anyone can do that. It is about knowing what you are stepping into. It takes knowledge, preparation, and real experience to guide others in the right direction.

Leadership is not a title—it is responsibility, knowledge, and accountability in action. If you do not understand the system, the work, or the people you serve, then you are not leading—you are just occupying space.

A great Clerk of Court is not defined by a title—but by KNOWLEDGE of the role, EXPERIENCE in the role, RESPECT for the judicial system, and COMMITMENT to doing the job right every single day.

I have 10 years of experience working in the Clerk’s Office and 24 years of experience as a legal assistant.

The simple facts are this:
I understand the role and responsibility of the Clerk of Court.
I do not need to be trained to perform this role.
I have the maturity to perform this role well.
I have the utmost respect for the court system and the citizens of this parish and understand why that is so important.

I am proud to stand on my prior work experience and have been transparent with the citizens of Jackson Parish about my work history from the beginning. People know I have not just worked at random jobs. I have spent the past 34 years preparing for this role, and I am confident I can continue to effectively serve you as your Clerk of Court.

Bottom line: if you do not understand what you are leading, you cannot properly lead it—no matter the title.

If you are going to lead, know the job. Know the responsibility. And be ready to carry it.

Jackson Parish deserves a Clerk of Court who not only understands the role and responsibility but can also be the leader this parish needs. I am ready on day one.

Vote #52 RACHEL SHIVELY on May 16th to continue leading your Clerk’s Office.

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The LHSAA Division IV state tennis tournament was held at Forsythe Park in Monroe, LA, on April 27th, and with it, local sports history was made. 

When Colton Powell of Quitman High School stepped on the court for his opening round singles match, he became the first ever in Jackson Parish history to compete in a state tennis tournament match as an 8th grader. 

Powell fell to Collin Tullis of First Baptist Christian 6-3, 6-0, but it didn’t put a damper on his history-making season, where he won 6 of the 9 matches he competed in during the regular season that included taking victories over competitors from three schools from higher classifications, including Class 5A West Ouachita. 

Libby Morgan in Division II State Doubles

Jackson Parish has another resident who competed in the LHSAA state tennis tournament, Libby Morgan, who, along with doubles partner Bess Black, reached the quarterfinals of the Division II tournament for Ruston High School. The daughter of Jackson Parish Hospital CEO John Morgan and his wife, Tracey, who is a speech pathologist at Hillcrest Elementary in Ruston, earned the state tournament by finishing as a finalist in the Division II regionals, held in Monroe. 

After winning their first-round match, 6-1, 6-0 against Brown and Bing of St. Scholastica, the duo dispatched Dyson and Thomas of St. Thomas More 6-3, 6-1 to earn the quarterfinal matchup against the #1-ranked doubles team of Capello and Haydel of Vandebilt Catholic, falling 7-6, 6-2 to end their season with a stellar 24-4 record. 

 

 

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(Paid for By Jesse Magee for Sheriff)

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Maggie Guyotte has received many accolades during her stellar career as a Quitman High School softball player. All-District, All-State, Player of the Week, etc…. The list is long and well-deserving, as it should be for the state of Louisiana’s all-time hit and RBI leader, who ranks second all-time in career home runs. 

Prior to Quitman’s LHSAA Class B regional round playoff game against Pikin, on April 20th, the Louisiana Tech University signee received another award, one that has been coveted by athletes from northeast Louisiana for the past 25 years – the “Aaron’s Ace” Award.

Presented by KNOE TV 8 Sports Director and show host Aaron Dietrich, Maggie received the “Aaron’s Ace” special shirt, which holds great meaning among athletes from across the region.

“It’s pretty awesome,” said Guyotte. “I wasn’t expecting this.”

The timing couldn’t have been better as Guyotte turned in one of her better performances of the year in leading Quitman to a 10-0 victory by smashing two home runs and driving in five runs to up her season home run and RBI totals to 16 and 52, respectively, both among the leaders in the state this year. 

To view the “Aaron’s Ace” segment that aired on KNOE-TV 8 Sports on Wednesday, April 29th, click here. You can also see the clip on the Quitman High School Softball Facebook page, or on The Morning Drvie with Aaron Dietrich and Jake Martin Facebook page. 

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On May 16, 2026, Jackson Parish will vote on important issues and candidates that impact our lives. And it is important that we cast our vote. While I cannot and will not tell you how to vote, I will encourage every registered voter to please cast your vote during early voting or on election day, May 16, 2026.

In reference to the amendments and the parish-wide Sheriff Tax Renewal, I have had several citizens contact me. As I stated above, I will not try and tell you how to vote, but after giving much prayer and consideration, I have decided to share with you how I voted. Now, let me be clear: I am not asking you to vote like me; I am only sharing my ballot with you.

Amendment #1: NO
Amendment #2: NO
Amendment #3: YES
Amendment #4: YES
Amendment #5: NO
Parish-Wide Sheriff Renewal Tax: YES

James E. Bradford
709 Leon Drive
Jonesboro, LA 71251

(Paid For By James E. Bradford)

 

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Things Looking Up For Fishery at Parish Park Lake

Lincoln Parish Park was born from the dream of a special man, the late Fredrick Hoogland. One day, in the late 1970s, he was inspired by something he saw. I interviewed him 20 years or so ago and wrote an article on his discovery.

“When I stepped up on a bluff that spring day and saw what lay before me, I’m sure if somebody had heard me, they’d have thought I was an evangelist praising the Lord. I’ve never had an experience quite like that and I was overcome with emotion, realizing that my prayers had been answered. After walking thousands of acres around Ruston for the better part of three years, I realized that God had led me to the right spot and it was just about more than I could handle. There was no doubt in my mind that here was the site that would ultimately become the park I’d dreamed about since high school,” Hoogland told me when I interviewed him.

Hoogland’s efforts resulted in the park being officially dedicated in March 1990, consisting of miles of bike trails, walking paths, camping and picnic areas and a lake.

Located just off Highway 33 north of Ruston, this was an area I not only enjoyed but came to love and realize that this “Oasis in the Pines” was a welcomed and blessed addition to Lincoln Parish and surrounding areas.

One of the things about the park that I enjoyed was taking my grandchildren to the pond to let them swim and fish. The only thing about the fishing was they could catch three inch bream until they tired but there were very few large enough to eat.

That, however, is on the verge of changing as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries got involved in trying to improve the fishery on the pond. Jeff Sibley, Fisheries Biologist, is overseeing a program to do just that.

“Lincoln Parish doesn’t have a state sponsored public lake so we decided to get involved. The pond at the park at 24 acres is either a big pond or a small lake and we felt we could take some actions that would improve fishing there,” said Sibley.

“From the sampling we did, we found the lake has a big population of small 10-12 inch bass and lots of small bream with the exception of scattered schools of big bream. We added lime and fertilizer to the lake to increase the population of plankton to result in a better forage base. We also used electro-fishing to reduce the number of small bass because things were badly out of balance,” he added.

With no predators in the lake, such as big flathead catfish and gar, this puts anglers as the top end predator, according to Sibley.

“Things are already starting to look up,” Sibley said, “and by this fall, things should really start to look different on the lake. Bream are beginning to reproduce like we wanted and hopefully we’ll see the numbers of small bass reduced.”

He suggested that anglers should go out now with a small spinner and easily catch a limit of 10-12 inch bass, fish they should take home and not return to the lake. Of course, daily limits must also be followed.

Next year when my grandchildren come for a visit, here’s hoping they’ll be able to catch enough keeper bream for a fish fry. A big thank you is in order for Jeff Sibley and his team for doing something special for the park that Fredrick Hoogland would be so proud of.

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Bass have moved to deeper water. Soft plastics and cranks baits are working best. Crappie have moved from the shallows to deeper tops and are hitting jigs and shiners. Some big bream are being caught as they have moved to shallow beds to spawn. Crickets and worms are working on them. 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 have moved out and are around the brush hitting shiner or jigs. Bass are best flipping the trees with soft plastics. The bream bite is going on in the shallows. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – Water level down because of lock and dam problems down stream. Fishing overall is slow. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass have moved out to secondary points and hitting square bills, spinners and soft plastics. Crappie have moved out to 10-12 foot water and hitting jigs and shiners. The bream are on the beds and biting crickets and small spinners. Lots of catfish are being caught on red wigglers and night crawlers 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 have moved away from shallow spawning areas and are in deeper water with jigs and shiners picking up some. Bass have moved out to deeper water now that the spawn is over. Soft plastics and crank baits are picking up some. Bream are on the shallow beds and hitting worms and crickets. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water is like a yo-yo, falling last week, rising this week followed by a slow fall next week. Except for catfish caught on trotlines and buffalo caught in nets nothing else is biting. For info call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

 

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Baseball/Softball Schedule
Monday, May 4

TIME	EVENT	AGE	TEAM	TEAM	Field
6:00 PM	Baseball	11-13	BFCU	Big Bear Enterprise	1
6:00 PM	Baseball	9-10	Cherry Bomb LLC	Johnny’s Pizza	2
6:00 PM	Softball	9-10	Dodson Enterprises	Lady Law Dawgs	3
6:00 PM	Softball	11-13	Guin Machine	4K Services	4
6:00 PM	WeeBall	4U	Team Harrell	Jonesboro State Bank	6
7:30 PM	Baseball	9-10	Jackson Parish Bank	Jonesboro Animal Clinic	2
7:30 PM	Softball	9-10	Dodson Enterprises	Jonesboro State Bank	1
7:45 PM	Baseball	11-13	Caney Storage	Southern States Equipment	1

Baseball/Softball Schedule
Tuesday, May 5

TIME	EVENT	AGE	TEAM	TEAM	Field
6:00 PM	Baseball	5-6	Johnny’s Pizza	Party Bayou Rental	1
6:00 PM	Baseball	7-8	J M Neatherland	Armadillo Mexican Grill	2
6:00 PM	Softball	7-8	Revevie Hair	Guin Machine	3
6:00 PM	Softball	5-6	Dodson Enterprises	Jonesboro State Bank	4
7:30 PM	Baseball	7-8	Boardwalk	J M Neatherland	1
7:30 PM	Baseball	7-8	RSH	Dugedmona Farm & Feed	2
7:30 PM	Softball	7-8	The Spott	Rook ADS	3

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Results of Games Played April 29 & 30

Age 11-13 Baseball

No Games Played

Age 9-10 Baseball

No Games Played

Age 7-8 Baseball

No Games Played

Age 6U Baseball

No Games Played

Age 11-13 Softball

No Games Played

Gold Key Realty 12 Barksdale Federal Credit Union 4
GKR Scoring: Bre Hall 2, Emma Gray 2, Elliot Savage 2, Lainey Elmore 2, Aubrey Maxwell, Carrington Bond, Ryliegh McCormick, Rosie Harvey
BFCU Scoring: Delilah Hudson, Dakota Marker, Aubre Allen, Braelynn Turner

Age 9-10 Softball

No Game Played

Age 7-8 Softball

No Gamse Played

Age 6U Softball 

No Games Played

Spiritual Earwax: A Cautionary Tale for the Hard of Hearing Soul

If you’ve ever had so much earwax that you started wondering whether your head was secretly manufacturing candles for a side hustle, then friend, you are in good company. Recently I found myself in that exact predicament—both ears so clogged that even Granny’s Home Remedy (which usually involves olive oil, prayer, and a level of confidence not supported by medical science) didn’t make a dent. My hearing was so bad I kept asking people to repeat themselves, and they kept repeating themselves louder, and eventually everyone was shouting like we were reenacting the Battle of Jericho.

Finally, I surrendered and went to an ENT. The procedure was swift, humbling, and—let’s be honest—deeply satisfying. Suddenly the world was crisp again. Birds chirped. Paper rustled. I could hear my own footsteps.

But as I walked out of the office, ears squeaky clean and ego slightly bruised, I wondered: if our physical ears can get that stopped up, what about our spiritual ones?

Jesus once said, “People have eyes but do not see, and ears but do not hear.” I used to think He was being poetic. Now I think He may have been talking about spiritual cerumen—holy earwax, if you will.

Earwax doesn’t show up all at once. It builds slowly, quietly, sneakily—like dust bunnies or church committee meetings. One day you’re hearing fine, and the next you’re saying “Huh?” so often people think it’s your new spiritual gift.

Spiritual wax works the same way.

• A little pride here.
• A little resentment there.
• A dash of busyness, a sprinkle of distraction, a generous scoop of “I’ll pray later.”

Before long, the still, small voice of God sounds like it’s coming from the bottom of a well. And just like physical wax, spiritual wax is rarely solved by home remedies. We try:

• The Cotton Swab Method: “I’ll fix this myself.”
• The Essential Oil Method: “I bought something expensive; surely that counts as spiritual growth.”
• The Denial Method: “I’m fine. Everyone else is mumbling.”

But none of these clear the blockage. They just push it deeper.

After my ENT adventure, I learned that the best ear hygiene is simple: keep things clear, avoid sticking junk in there, and let the ear do what it was designed to do.

Spiritually, the same principles apply.

1. Stop sticking things in your ears.
You know the things—noise, hurry, outrage, comparison, doom scrolling, and the occasional YouTube prophet who predicted the end of the world last Tuesday. None of these help you hear God.

2. Let the Spirit do the cleaning.
Just as the ear naturally moves wax outward, the Holy Spirit gently brings our blockages to the surface—if we give Him space. Prayer, silence, Scripture, worship: these are the warm drops that soften the buildup.

3. Get professional help when needed.
Sometimes the blockage is too deep for DIY spirituality. That’s when we need pastors, counselors, trusted friends, or a good old-fashioned come-to-Jesus moment.

When the ENT finished, I was amazed at how loud the world was. I had forgotten what clarity sounded like.

When God clears our spiritual ears, the same thing happens. Suddenly Scripture speaks. Prayer feels alive. Worship vibrates in the bones. Conviction is gentle but unmistakable. And the voice of God—steady, loving, persistent—sounds like it’s been waiting patiently the whole time.

Maybe Jesus wasn’t scolding when He said people had ears but didn’t hear. Maybe He was diagnosing. Maybe He was inviting us to the Great Physician’s office for a little spiritual irrigation. And who knows—maybe when our ears are finally clear, we’ll hear Him say, “Welcome back. I’ve been talking to you this whole time.”

 

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