The Jackson Parish School District (JPSD) is excited to introduce a new recognition program called “Staff Spotlight,” celebrating the incredible people who make Jackson Parish Schools special! This week, JPSD recognizes Cecilia Chamblee, an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Weston High School. Beth Gates and Joy Borders’ nomination of Mrs. Chamblee is shown below.

“She is an exceptional English Teacher who goes above and beyond for her students every day. She keeps her students engaged, makes learning meaningful, and always sees the good and potential in every student. Her kindness, encouragement, and belief in her students help them feel valued and confident. Her dedication extends far beyond her classroom. She selflessly gives her time and energy as the Junior Beta Sponsor, PTO Co-Chair, and WHS Assistant Softball Coach. She continually looks for ways to support students, families, and her school community. Her commitment, positive attitude, and willingness to serve make her an invaluable part of our school family and a truly deserving nominee.”

“CeCe” is always willing to do anything asked of her. She goes above and beyond to help and has a great attitude through it all! She has a great rapport with the students, and they love her.”

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The two most successful junior high basketball teams in Jackson Parish continued their winning ways on Tuesday when the Weston Junior High girls and Quitman Junior High boys both took convincing victories in the All-Jackson Parish battle in the home opener for Weston.

Weston 50 Quitman 8 (Girls): An 18-1 first quarter lead exploded into a 37-4 advantage at the break as Weston continued to enjoy one of their best seasons in recent memory by winning their 12th straight game without a loss this season. The Lady Wolves had 10 players score points, led by Bailey McCurdy, who posted a new career-high 14 points. Hannah Aldy chipped in with the Keiffer girls, with Kate and Brooklyn each scoring 5 points. Saniyah Salsberry, Shelby Johns, and Carrington Bond finished with four points each, while Isabel Morris, Ashlyn Petre, and Kylee Allen all hit a basket each. Elliot Savage scored 6, and Aaliyah Mixon tallied two for Quitman, who fell to 4-6 on the year.

Quitman 57 Weston 18 (boys): The roles were reversed in the boys contest, as it was QJH that took the commanding lead at the half by a 37-12 margin and never looked back. Aiden Reed and Luke Davis led the Wolverines’ offensive onslaught as both posted new career highs with 17 and 13 points, respectively. Kutter Blalock scored 6, Jaxon Culpepper finished with 5, and Kyree Boston scored four for the Wolverines, who improved to 9-3 on the year. Sheppard and Asher Norred both tallied three and Bentley Ponder, Cole Burton, and Sutton Vail all made two points to round out the scoring for Quitman. No individual scoring was reported by Weston, who dropped to 3-for-8 on the year.

Both Jackson Parish Junior High Schools will play in Claiborne Christian Tourney this Thursday and Friday

Quitman and Weston will travel to West Monroe this Thursday and Friday to play in the Claiborne Christian School tournament. On Thursday, September 10, the Quitman girls will open tournament play against Simsboro at 4:00 pm with the QJH boys also playing Simsboro at 5:30 pm. On Friday, the undefeated Weston girls will get things going when they face Family Community Christian School at 3:30 pm, with the Weston boys taking the court next to play host Claiborne Christian at 4:15 pm. The two schools will then square off again for a “B” game at 5:00 pm. At 6:30, it will be an All-Jackson Parish battle as the boys from Quitman and Weston will play, followed by Quitman taking on host Claiborne Christian in a girls’ battle at 7:15 pm. The two schools will play again in a boys’ contest at 8:00 pm in the tournament finale.

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(JPSO) – Deputy Kerry Mullins and K9 Sting have recently completed a multi-week Advanced K9 Handler Course through Thorn K9, continuing the growth and development of the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 program.

Becoming an effective K9 team takes much more than simply pairing a handler and dog. It takes time, repetition, communication, and a strong understanding of how each partner works. Throughout training, Deputy Mullins and Sting spent extensive time building that working relationship while learning to operate together in a variety of law enforcement situations.

Their training included obedience, detection, tracking, searches, apprehension work, and patrol-based scenarios. Each exercise was designed not only to develop Sting’s abilities, but also to teach Deputy Mullins how to recognize changes in behavior, read his K9 partner, make sound deployment decisions, and maintain control in different environments.

The course also included classroom instruction covering the responsibilities that come with serving as a K9 handler, including documentation, legal considerations, training practices, and preparation for situations in which K9 deployments may later be reviewed or presented in court.

After completing this training, Deputy Mullins and K9 Sting will continue building those skills through regular training and field experience. Their partnership gives the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office another valuable resource to assist with searches, tracking, detection, evidence location, patrol operations, and other situations where a trained K9 team will be beneficial.

“We are very proud to have Deputy Kerry Mullins serving as part of the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office K9 Program, and we look forward to seeing the continued development of Deputy Mullins and K9 Sting as a team,” said Jackson Parish Sheriff Brent Barnett.

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Please join Jackson Parish Hospital in celebrating Emalee Colvin, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, through a partnership with Legacy Rehabilitation as the September ‘WOW’ Award recipient. Emalee was nominated for her exceptional commitment to patient care and for consistently going above and beyond to support those she serves. Her compassionate and encouraging approach helps patients feel comfortable, confident, and motivated throughout their therapy and recovery journeys.

In addition to the outstanding care she provides, Emalee works closely with the entire care team and brings out the best in both her patients and coworkers. Her positive attitude, teamwork, and dedication make a lasting impact on everyone around her.

Emalee’s commitment to excellence is reflected in her achievements as a board-certified clinical specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy, a distinction held by only a select number of specialists nationwide. Her expertise helps ensure our community receives the highest level of care.

“Emalee is a wonderful example of what JPH stands for, serving others with compassion, excellence, and encouragement every day. Thank you for all that you do, Emalee! You truly embody what it means to be ‘WOW,’ and we are grateful for the difference you make in the lives of our patients and team members!” – Jackson Parish Hospital Administration

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NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University is welcoming its largest entering freshman class in three years this fall, with 1,120 first-time freshmen choosing NSU for fall 2026. The class represents a 6 percent increase over last year and continues a trend of growth in Northwestern State’s traditional student population.

The fall 2026 entering class also arrives with one of the strongest academic profiles in recent years, posting an average ACT score of 21.7 and an average high school GPA of 3.4. The class’s average ACT score is well above Louisiana’s average, reflecting the continued strength and academic quality of Northwestern’s incoming students.

The academic strength of the class is further reflected in the 114 high school valedictorians and 22 salutatorians who selected Northwestern State.

“This is the type of growth we want to see at Northwestern,” said NSU President James T. Genovese. “We are attracting talented students who want the complete college experience, and they are choosing a university where they can receive an outstanding education while developing the relationships and experiences that prepare them for life after graduation. The strength of this freshman class is a testament to the work taking place across our university.”

NSU’s reach continues to extend well beyond Natchitoches. Members of the entering class represent 10 states, 25 countries and six continents, creating an increasingly diverse student body while the university simultaneously strengthens its connection to its home community.

A record 112 members of the entering class are from Natchitoches Parish, the largest number in the last decade. NSU also continues to draw students from throughout northwest and central Louisiana. Some of the largest feeder schools include Tioga High School with 28, Airline High School with 27, Parkway High School with 26 and Pineville High School with 24.

Demand for the residential Northwestern experience remains strong. Campus housing is again at 100 percent occupancy, filling University Place I and II, University Columns and Varnado Hall. The second consecutive year of full housing reflects continued demand for the traditional, face-to-face college experience on the Natchitoches campus.

“The numbers within this freshman class tell an exciting story about where NSU is headed,” said Vanner Erikson, director of enrollment at Northwestern State. “We have more first-time freshmen, a strong academic profile, record participation from Natchitoches Parish and students coming to NSU from around the world. When you combine that with full housing, we are seeing important indicators that our focus on the traditional student experience is working.”

Student success is another significant component of the fall 2026 enrollment picture. Northwestern’s first-to-third-semester retention rate reached 70 percent, exceeding the Louisiana average of 64 percent and placing NSU among the strongest-performing institutions in the region.

The retention rate reflects a university-wide emphasis on helping students successfully transition from their first year into their second.

“Recruiting a student is only the beginning,” Erikson said. “Our responsibility is to help that student persist, graduate and ultimately accomplish what brought them to Northwestern in the first place. Seeing 70 percent of our freshmen continue into their second year tells us that the work being done by our faculty and staff is making a difference.”

At the 14-day count, overall fall 2026 enrollment was 8,245 students, compared with 8,402 in fall 2025. The decline was attributable largely to increased degree completion, including students progressing more quickly through accelerated programs.

Graduate enrollment increased to 904 students, and NSU enrolled more dual enrollment students than in fall 2025. These gains reflect continued efforts to expand graduate education, strengthen partnerships with Louisiana high schools and provide flexible pathways for students seeking college credit and advanced credentials.

“Our goal has never been simply to chase a headcount,” Genovese said. “We are focused on sustainable enrollment, attracting students who are prepared to succeed and creating an environment that makes them want to remain at Northwestern through graduation. Growth in our freshman class, strong retention and full residence halls are important signs of progress toward that goal.”

Northwestern continues to serve students throughout Louisiana through its Natchitoches campus, instructional sites and eNSU online programs while expanding recruitment efforts in Louisiana, Texas and other markets. With a 17-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, Northwestern offers students the personalized attention of a private education at a public university.

The university has also continued to invest in the student experience, academic programs and facilities, including the $45 million Robert Alost Hall, which opened in fall 2025 as a new academic hub on the Natchitoches campus.

With a larger freshman class, a strong academic profile, record enrollment from its home parish, full residence halls and retention above the state average, Northwestern officials say the fall 2026 enrollment picture provides important evidence that the university’s focus on recruitment, student success and the traditional campus experience is producing results.

“Students and families are recognizing what makes Northwestern special,” Genovese said. “They find outstanding academic programs, faculty and staff who know them personally and a campus community where they can belong. We are proud to welcome this exceptional class to the Demon family.”

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The 2026 Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame (JPSHOF) Induction Banquet will be on Saturday, October 3rd at the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA. The event will begin at 5:00 pm for the social time, with the program set to start at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25.00 per person, and a table is $225.00, which includes tickets for eight. If an inductee or high school athlete to be honored sits at the table, the cost is $200.00.

Entering into the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame as the “Class of 2026” are Joey Pender (JHHS), Shelby Green (Quitman High School), Cynthia Loyd (JHHS), Lowell Mize (JHHS), and Steve Treadway (JHHS). Also, Bill Decou (Rundell Jr. High) will be honored with the Outstanding Meritorious Service Award.

Also to be recognized are the male and female Athletes of the Year from the high schools of the Jackson Parish School District for the 2025-26 school year as follows:
Jonesboro-Hodge – Ciara Gray and Dakota Knox
Quitman – Maggie Guyotte and Brayden Smith
Weston – Olivia Otwell and Drew Browning

The JPSHOF is excited to offer you the opportunity to take part in this gala event by placing an ad in the program to show your support and congratulations. The cost of an ad is:
$50.00 for 1/4 page
$100.00 for 1/2 page
$200.00 for a full page

For information on tickets, tables or ads, call JPSHOF Secretary Wilda Smith at (318) 426-6511 or JPSHOF President Harrell Bond Jr. at (318) 243-5266.

Your support is appreciated!

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The Heritage Quilt Guild of Jonesboro held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 2nd, in the Fellowship Hall of the Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church, located at 402 4th Street. The event featured Jackson Parish Sheriff Brent Barnett receiving a “Veteran’s Quilt” for his service in the Louisiana Army National Guard and his continued service to Jackson Parish.

HQG members also enjoyed special guest Stacey Watson’s demonstration of a sewing project board, a handy padded surface that helps keep pieces organized while you work. The session concluded with the always popular “Show and Tell” portion of the program where members share their beautful and amazing stitched creations.

“Show and Tell”

To view the slideshow of creations presented by members of the Heritage Quilt Guild of Jonesboro, click on the arrows to the left and right

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With three runners finishing in the top 20 and four placing in the top 25, the Quitman boys cross country team opened the 2026 LHSAA cross country season by finishing in third place in the competitive Choudrant Invitational, which saw 17 schools from all over the state participate. The girls’ team also competed, but since only four runners competed, they did not qualify for team honors.

Luke Sims led the charge for the Wolverines by finishing in 13th place in the 5000-meter race, followed closely by Josiah Ramsey and Carson Savana, who ended up in 15th and 16th place, respectively. Mason Thomas came in 23rd place, and Cooper Roton placed 42nd. In the girls’ competition, Audrina Woods made a top-20 finish by coming in 18th, with Lindsey Woods finishing in 20th and Anna Parude coming in 25th place. Emma Thomas came in 40th place overall.

Locals Shine in Choudrant K-8th Grade Meet

Kindergarten through Junior High runners from Quitman and Weston competed in the season-opening Aggie Invitational held at “The Gospel” in Choudrant, LA, with several taking top spots in the various divisions.

Leading the way was Emmett Thomas, winning the 2-3 boys race. Three more locals finished in second place in their respective divisions: Alyna Decou of Quitman Elementary (K-1 girls), Adalee Russell of Weston Elementary (2-3 girls), and Clay Burton of Quitman Junior High (Jr. High Boys)

Additional finishers in their respective divisions were:

K-1 Girls
Reiley Franks (Quitman) – 7th
Aria Decou (Quitman) – 9th

K-1 Boys
Hayne Hogue (Weston) – 8th
Alex Martin (Quitman) – 17th

2-3 Girls
Hadlee Tolar (Quitman) – 13th
Valeri Blanco (Weston) – 23rd
Harper Millien (Quitman) – 24th
Eva Martin (Quitman) – 28th
Sophian Stevenson (Quitman) – 31st

2-3 Boys
Kreed Delaughter (Quitman) – 3rd
Dawson Otwell (Weston) – 10th
Axle Mullins (Quitman) – 14th
Brax Neatherland (Quitman) – 15th
Kolton Lafitte (Quitman) – 16th
Lex Walsworth (Quitman) – 20th
Parker Pardue (Weston) – 24th
Blake Reison (Weston) – 36th
Landry Anderson (Weston) – 37th
Damian Norman (Weston) – 41st
Christon Gray (Quitman) – 43rd
Beau Turner (Weston) – 57th
Memphis Terrell (Quitman) – 61st
Kristofer Lamkin (Weston) – 62nd

4-5 Girls
Madilyn Spillman (Quitman) – 7th
Sydney Robertson (Quitman) – 15th
Paisley Hightower (Weston) – 28th
Braxton Whatley (Quitman) – 38th

4-5 Boys
Blake Dickens (Quitman) – 7th
Lyndon Walsworth (Quitman) – 9th
Jackson Linton (Weston) – 10th
Cole Burton (Quitman) – 11th
Matthew Buchan (Quitman) – 13th
Carter Hall (Weston) – 19th
Jayce Linton (Weston) – 25th
Brennon Otwell (Weston) – 26th
Reece Altheimer (Quitman) – 31st
Jake Patton (Quitman) – 40th
Dominique Vara-Hodnett (Quitman) – 49th
Luke Turner (Weston) – 55th

Jr. High Girls
Anzlea McGee (Quitman) 16th
Gabby Hyde (Quitman) – 21st
Raelynn Cox (Quitman) – 23rd
Bexley Franks (Quitman) – 26th
Karlee Altheimer (Quitman) – 31st
Bree Blanco (Weston) – 47th

Jr. High Boys
Mason Caldwell (Quitman) 12th
Cameron Pardue (Weston) – 14th
Thomas Sessions (Quitman) – 22nd
Easton Buchan (Quitman) – 24th
Mayson Terrell (Quitman) – 25th
Parker Hightower (Weston) – 27th
Lincoln Robertson (Quitman) – 29th
Avery Buchan (Quitman) – 33rd
Devon Hernandez (Quitman) – 37th
Jaxson Austin (Weston) – 40th
Austin North (Quitman) – 42nd

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Micah Dickenson has been named the Jackson Parish Library Artist of the Month for September. The 5-year-old kindergarten student at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Jonesboro loves to create all types of art. His strongest personality traits are his imagination and creativity, and he is always thinking of ways to make the world around him more exciting. Micha’s favorite things to draw are self-portraits, and he especially loves to make creations for his family, including his mom, dad, and big brother. If Micah could tell the world one thing about himself, it would be that he loves Jesus and oranges.

To view Micah’s incredible creations, visit the Main Branch of the Jackson Parish Library, located at 614 South Polk Avenue in Jonesboro, LA

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The Jackson Parish Recreation Department (JPRD) announces that registration is now open for the 2026-27 Youth Basketball League. Eligible Girls and boys ages 5-14 can sign up for $53.00 per player until September 20th, with a $20.00 late fee added after the registration deadline.

A change to this season’s schedule, which runs from December 3rd to January 30th, is that all games will be played at the Jonesboro-Hodge Junior High Gymnasium on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

COACHES NEEDED! If you are interested in coaching a team, contact the JPRD by emailing www.jprec.org, or to sign up a player(s) or coach a team, use the QR code shown below.

Sweetwater Baptist Church, located at 5638 Beech Springs Road in Quitman, LA, cordially invites you to its annual revival scheduled for September 13-16, featuring special guest speaker Evangelist Dr. Herb Reavis bringing four days of inspirtational messages.

Raised in the panhandle of Texas, Dr. Reavis is a graduate of the Moody Bible Institute, Milligan College, and the Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies, and pastors at North Jacksonville Baptist Church in Jacksonville, FL, where he spreads the Gospel on radio and TV through the broadcast “Reach Out,” and nationally on The Sky Angel Network and Faith TV.

Session times are scheduled for:
Sunday: 10:30 am and 6:00 pm
Monday – Wednesday: 6:30 pm

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The Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School basketball season is just around the corner, and to help defray costs associated with the upcoming girls’ and boys’ seasons, a fundraising Bake Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, beginning at 9:00 am at the old Fred’s parking lot in Jonesboro, located at the corner of Hwy 4 and Hwy 167. Show your support by buying a wide array of “goodies,” including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and more. All proceeds support the JHES basketball teams. Your support is appreciated!

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The Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church will have a rummage sale on Saturday, October 3, from 8:00 am until noon. All kinds of items donated by church members will be on sale. Cash payment preferred. The sale will take place in the fellowship hall. Parking and entrance will be on the Cooper Street side of the building. Purchasers are responsible for loading and transporting items from the church. Proceeds will fund the purchase of turkeys for the Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in Need program.

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In 1863, the United States of America and the Confederate States of America were in the midst of what we now call the Civil War. On June 1, 1863, nineteen-year-old Willis Meadows of Lanott, Alabama, joined Company G of the 37th Alabama Regiment. Willis was a fierce hunter who realized early on that missing a shot at wild game meant that he and his family would not have any meat on the table.

Within days of his enlistment, his superiors recognized his shooting skills and made him a sharpshooter. One month to the day after his enlistment, July 1, Willis was helping defend Vicksburg from the Union army. Through a small hole in a sheet of boiler plate, Willis took careful aim and fired a single shot at a time at Union soldiers so as not to give his position away. He waited several minutes before firing again so the enemy could not pinpoint his position. Every few minutes, Willis took down another soldier.

21-year-old Peter Knapp and three other members of the 5th Iowa volunteers were ordered to eliminate the sniper. They slowly scanned the area while they awaited another shot. Finally, Peter saw a flash come from the small hole in the boiler plate. Peter was a crack shot as well. As Willis peeked through the hole in search of another target, Peter fired. The one-ounce cone-shaped bullet went through the same hole Willis had been firing through and struck him, Willis, in his right eye. Peter saw Willis collapse and knew he was either dead or dying. Peter and the other three reported that they had eliminated the sharpshooter and were sent on another assignment.

A short while later, a Union soldier found Willis and realized that he was still alive. He and other Union soldiers took Willis to their surgeon who transferred the wounded sharpshooter to a federal hospital. Doctors operated on Willis and concluded that it would be too dangerous to try to remove the bullet. They stopped the bleeding and hoped for the best. Despite the doctors’ grim prognosis, Willis’s condition slowly improved. Except for the loss of his right eye, Willis regained his health. Willis was eventually paroled and returned to Alabama.

58 years later, Peter was reading the newspaper when he read Willis’s incredible story. He soon realized that Willis was the man he shot and whom he thought he had killed. Peter wrote to Willis and they began corresponding back and forth for the remainder of Willis’s life. The newspaper article which turned former enemies into friends was published on March 22, 1921.

On the day before, Willis, then 78 years old, was in his kitchen when he began coughing. His coughing progressed into a coughing fit. Willis held his handkerchief over his mouth, but nothing he tried would ease his coughing. After several long minutes, Willis’s coughing ended abruptly when something struck his handkerchief. He lowered the handkerchief from his mouth and stared in amazement. 58 years after being shot through the eye and left for dead, Willis coughed up Peter’s bullet.

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This information has been provided by a law enforcement agency as public information. Persons named or shown in photographs or video as suspects in a criminal investigation, or arrested and charged with a crime, have not been convicted of any criminal offense and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Hunter Cockrell (Mendenhall, MS) – Reckless Operation
Jason Pittman (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Synthetic, Disturbing the Peace
April N. Roller (Pineville, LA) – Speeding
Tanya R. Gray (Homer, LA) – Warrant on Execution of Sentence
Destiny Jordan (Jonesboro, LA – Simple Battery
Quentin Brooks (Jonesboro, LA) – Remaining After Forbidden, Disturbing the Peace
Samanta D. Wells (West Monroe, LA) – Warrant on Accessories After the Fact, Theft of Oil and Gas Items
Douglas L. Ayres (Jonesboro, LA) – Possession of Schedule II, Warrants on Improper Turn and Driving Under Suspension
Richard R. Coleman (Eros, LA) – Domestic Abuse Battery
Jelisha Warren (Jonesboro, LA) – Traffic Bench Warrants on Speeding and Driving Under Suspension
Lisa Williams (Saline, LA) – Warrant on Maximum Speeding Charge

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SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLL
#38213
CLARENCE RAY JACKSON

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 16TH day of September 2026 between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 19, T15N, RANGE 3 WEST, AND RUN SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE EAST 157-1/2 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 FEET, THENCE WEST 157-1/2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON SURVEY OF JAMES WOOTEN DATED OCTOBER 12, 2007 (“PROPERTY”)

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

Brent Barnett, Sheriff
Ex-Officio, Auctioneer

August 5, 2026
September 9, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC
#38157
MARLON M. JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL

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 23 day of September, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

2006 CMH LOCEL MOBILE HOME BEARING SEARING NUMBER CS2008343TNAB, IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 2, 3, 4, & 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF EROS, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN BY ORIGINAL PLAT AND SURVEY OF SAID TOWN OF EROS, NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN EROS, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.

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 benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

August 12, 2026
September 16, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
#38264
ALMA DIAS GRAHAM

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 21 day of October, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JACKSON AND STATE OF LOUISIANA TO WIT: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, ADVANTAGES, AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF JACKSON, LOUISIANA, TO WIT: DESIGNATED AS LOT 51 OF UNIT 1 OF THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH LOUISIANA.
AND ALSO
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JACKSON AND STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO-WIT: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TOGETHER WITH ALL BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, WAYS, PRIVILEGES, SERVITUDES, ADVANTAGES, AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN THE PARISH OF JACKSON, LOUISIANA, TO WIT: DESIGNATED AS LOT 52 OF UNIT 1 OF THE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON SUBDIVISION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS PER PLAT ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH LOUISIANA.

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

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications are being accepted until filled. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.

POSITION: Operator 1
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department

Description:

Under close supervision, the Solid Waste Department Operator I is a semi-skilled to skilled position consisting of equipment operation, manual labor, and maintenance repair of various pieces of light and heavy motorized equipment and trucks used in solid waste management, maintenance, inclement weather, and other generalized work. Incumbent may be used as a relief operator on equipment of a higher class if qualified and trained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• In good standing as an employee in current position
• Class B CDL Driver’s License required; progression towards Class A CDL a must

Basic Responsibilities:

• Primarily operates trackhoe/packer located at the Solid Waste Landfill.
• Directs compact trucks and the public to the proper dumping areas in the landfill.
• Packs and tarps the garbage in the trailers and prepares the trailers to be transported to the Union Parish Landfill.
• Keeps the wall area washed and clean.
• Cleans out drains and bins, when necessary.
• Monitors the water transport and hauls and empties, when necessary.
• Picks up general litter and debris around the landfill, keeping it clean and organized.
• Cross-trained on all Operator II positions; prepared and able to operate any and all equipment used at the landfill.
• Serves as a backup for the Specialty Equipment Operator (Compact Truck), if qualified, trained, and licensed and Operator I and II positions, if necessary (at the appropriate set-up rate).
• Physically present to perform the duties of the position.
• Performs walkaround safety checks at the beginning of every day noting any deficiencies found on equipment and report to Supervisor.
• Complete daily paperwork noting equipment and materials used each day and daily equipment forms.
• Must have good working knowledge of equipment and safety habits.
• Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and cleanup of the solid waste landfill and off-site bin sites in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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Jonesboro, LA
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This is an important trash collection notice from the Town of Jonesboro. Town offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. As result there will be NO TRASH PICKUP on Monday.

Monday’s trash route will be picked up on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, along with Tuesday’s regular route. If your regular day is Monday or Tuesday, please have your trash beside the road and ready for pickup on Tuesday morning. Again, Monday’s trash route will be collected on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a safe Labor Day.

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The Board of Aldermen for the Town of Jonesboro will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, in the Conference Room of City Hall, located at 128 Allen Avenue in Jonesboro.

Prior to the meeting, a Public Hearing will be held at 5:30 pm to discuss Ordinance 2026-018, which concerns the adoption of an official Zoning Map and the revision of the comprehensive zoning regulations for the town in accordance with La. R.S.33:4721-33:4730, as well as repeal conflicting Ordinances.

Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda

l. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Comments
7. Approval of Minutes from August 2026
E. Approval of Financials for July 2026
9. To Adopt a Resolution 2026-017 to Sell Scrap Christmas Lights, Display Parts, and Usable Material.
10. To Adopt a Resolution 2026-018 to Sell Scrap Metal Picked up from Town Clean Ups and Nuisance Abatement
11. To Adopt an Ordinance 2026-018 Adopting Official Zoning Map, Revising the Comprehensive Zoning Regulations
for the Town, in Accordance with La. R.S. 33:4721-33:4730 & Repeal Conflicting Ordinances.
12. To Discuss Rezoning Request on 705 Leon Drive.
13. To Discuss LAMP (Louisiana Asset Management pool)
14. Department Head Reports
A. Police Department
B. Compliance
C. Public Works
D. Fire Department
15. Approval of Department Head Reports
16. Alderman Comments
17. Mayor’s Comments
18. Adjournment

If you need Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations. Please inform Town Hall prior to the meeting to make necessary arrangements.

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Tiger Pride! It is more than just a saying or creed. For the Jonesboro-Hodge High School football team, it describes what drives them when the going gets tough. The Tiger players provided a perfect example of what the two words mean to them in their 14-8 season-opening victory over a surprisingly solid Lakeside team at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium.

The victory gave JHHS its first season-opener win in three years, but it wasn’t easy. Far from it. The difference was the tremendous resiliency and perfect execution by both offense and defense in critical moments late in the contest, after the two teams went into the half with JHHS leading by what turned out to be the final margin.

“I thought that we played with a great amount of maturity tonight. Give Lakeside credit, they gave us a serious gut check,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “We don’t have a lot of upperclassmen, but we have a lot of guys who got a lot of game experience last year as underclassmen and are mature football-wise beyond their years.”

Slow Start! The game began with Lakeside taking the opening kickoff 65 yards in 11 plays, ending with a three-yard plunge for the score, taking 6:47 off the clock. The two-point conversion attempt was good as well, giving Lakeside a quick 8-0. Two plays later, Lakeside had the ball again, this time at the JH 23-yard line following a fumble. With the help of four Warrior penalties, JHHS forced a Lakeside punt from midfield that gave the Tigers the ball at their own 15-yard line, setting up the first of two long second-quarter scores

Taking Control! On their second possession, JHHS marched 85 yards in 10 plays, with quarterback King Campbell scoring the first touchdown of the year on a three-yard run. The two-point pass attempt fell incomplete, leaving the Tigers narrowly behind at 8-6. The JHHS defense then forced a three-and-out, leading to JHHS taking control with an 18-yard scamper by new tailback Lon’trevious “Tre” Burns to cap off another impressive long drive, this one from 80 yards away that took 10 plays. On the two-point conversion attempt, Campbell hit Tyson Burks to put JHHS up 14-8 at the half.

Defense stands tall! JHHS got the ball first in the second half but had to punt, giving Lakeside the ball at their own 27-yard line and, like at the game’s beginning, embarked on another good drive to move all the way to the JHHS 23-yard line, but this time the Tiger defense stiffened to put an end to the scare. The Tigers then moved into Lakeside territory on the strength of a beautiful 32-yard catch-and-run by Jaquan Qualls before turning it over on downs. Again, Lakeside used the Veer offense to their advantage, taking several misdirection runs deep into Tiger territory, but again JH held firm, this time ending the drive with a Tyson Burks interception in the end zone on a halfback pass.

Closing in Style! With 8:10 left in the game, the Tiger offense ran 16 plays to put the game on ice. Twice, the Tigers made critical third-and-long conversions and a clutch 21-yard 4th-down pass from Campbell to Qualls that put the ball at the Lakeside 3-yard line with just 40 seconds to go. From there, JHHS simply ran the clock out to preserve the victory.

“I thought our quarterback made several great decisions when it really mattered,” said Blankenship. “He is only a sophomore but played like a seasoned veteran tonight, with his clutch passing and running at the end.”

Next Week! Jonesboro-Hodge will look to start 2-0 on the season for the first time since 2020 when they travel to Delhi Charter, who lost to Cedar Creek 55-14, for a Friday, September 13th contest. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

Team	1	2	3	4	Final
JHHS (1-0)	0	14	0	0	14
Lakeside (0-1)	8	0	0	0	8

JHHS Individual Stats:
Passing: Campbell (8-16-118 – 1 TD, 1 2pt conversion)
Rushing: Burns (22-93, 1 TD), Campbell (5-14, 1 TD), Jackson (1-5)
Receiving: Qualls (3-60), Burns (3-42, 1 2-pt conversion), Johnson (1-11), Jones (1-5)

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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry explains Act 305 of the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Regular Session, which concerns new criminal penalties for marijuana on and near school campuses, that went into effect on August 1, 2026.

(From the Desk of the Governor) – August 27, 2026

Act 305 of the 2026 Regular Session took effect on August 1, 2026. It raised the penalty for possessing or using marijuana on or near a school campus from a fine to a term of imprisonment. Fall sports are underway, and on most Friday nights thousands of students, parents, and other spectators gather on and around school campuses across Louisiana. I am asking the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (“LHSAA”) to make its member schools aware of this change now, and to ask them to carry it to their student-athletes, coaches, event staff, and fans.

What Changed

Act 305 amended La. R.S. 40:981.3, Louisiana’s drug-free zone statute, and enacted a new
Subsection E. A person who violates that Section by an act that also violates La. R.S. 40:966(C)(2), the marijuana possession statute, “shall be punished by imprisonment, with or without hard labor, for not more than one year and may, in addition, be required to pay a fine of not more than one thousand dollars.”

Subsection A of that statute reaches any violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Law committed on property used for school purposes, within two thousand feet of that property, or on a school bus. Act 305 also enacted Paragraph (A)(4), which extends the statute to a person who commits such a violation “while smoking, vaping, or otherwise abusing such controlled dangerous substance” in those same locations. At an athletic event that reaches a student using a THC vape pen in a restroom, in a parking lot, or on a team bus, and it reaches an adult doing the same thing in the stands or at a tailgate.

Prior law treated the same conduct as a fine-only offense. Under La. R.S. 40:966(C)(2)(a)(i), a person who possessed fourteen grams or less of marijuana was fined not more than one hundred dollars, and that provision is enforced by summons rather than custodial arrest. On or near a campus, that conduct now carries up to one year of imprisonment and a fine of up to one thousand dollars. Because the sentence may be imposed at hard labor, the offense falls within the definition of a felony in R.S. 14:2(4).

The zone extends two thousand feet past the property line, so it covers streets, sidewalks, bus stops,
parks and homes that students do not consider school property.

La. R.S. 40:981.3(B) provides that “[I]ack of knowledge that the prohibited act occurred on or within two thousand feet of school or drug treatment facility property shall not be a defense.”

Why This Matters at Athletic Events

The statute reaches any person, not only students. A parent, an alumnus, or any other spectator who smokes or vapes marijuana in a stadium parking lot, at a tailgate, or in the stands during a contest is exposed to the same penalty as a student. Under La. R.S. 40:981.3(C)(2), “school property” means all property used for school purposes, “including but not limited to school playgrounds, as well as any building or area owned by the state or by a political subdivision and used or operated as a playground or recreational facility.” Athletic fields, field houses, and gymnasiums are squarely within that definition, and the two thousand foot zone reaches the parking areas, side streets, and neighboring lots where fans gather before and after a game. The same analysis applies to contests played away from a member school’s own campus whenever the host site is a school or sits within two thousand feet of one.

The consequences of an arrest at a game do not stop at the courthouse. A student arrested for a felony-grade offense carries a criminal record, and questions about eligibility and college recruitment follow, all for conduct that was a citable offense last spring. Adult spectators face the same criminal exposure. Member schools are better served by making this known before the first incident than by explaining it afterward.

Thursday, September 3

Weston 46 Downsville 6 (Girls): The Lady Wolves raced out to a 21-0 first-quarter lead and never looked back in the one-sided affair that improved Weston’s season-opening winning streak to 10 straight without a loss. It was the Keiffer girls that did the most damage as Kate scored 22 and Brooklyn added 14 points. Saniyah Salsberry, Isabel Morris and Bailey McCurdy chipped in with 4 points each.

Quitman 60 Downsville 15 (Boys): The Wolverines took a 16-7 first-quarter lead that grew to a 30-9 advantage at the half in the contest that saw Quitman set a new season-best scoring mark. Individual scoring totals were not available at press time.

Friday, September 4

Weston 46 Choudrant 13 (Girls): Kate Keiffer poured in 18 points, and Saniyah Salsberry chipped in with 10 as Weston stretched their season-long winning streak to 11 straight. Brooklyn Keiffer and Ashlyn Petre both finished with five points each while Hannah Aldy, Isabel Morris, Raylie Hall, and Bailey McCurdy tallied 2 points apiece.

Simsboro 24 Quitman 18 (Girls): Quitman took a 10-7 lead into the half but managed only 8 points the rest of the way to fall to 3-5 on the year. Elliot Savage led QJH in scoring with 11 points, and Charlea Jones, Aaliyah Mixon, and Brelaina Hall all made 2 points each. Savannah Porter added a free throw

Choudrant 32 Quitman 17 (Boys Gold Game): Asher Norred scored 7, and both Jamikal Hall and Jase Reed added four points each for QJH in the gold game. Koplen Taylor and Andrew Seymore both added a free throw.

Choudrant 58, Quitman 25 (Boys): For the third time in a week, Choudrant took down the Wolverines in the final tourney game, dropping the Wolverines to 6-3, with all losses coming to the Aggies. Aiden Reed scored 7 points to lead QJH, while Andrew Seymore chipped in with a three-pointer. Clay Burton, Jase Reed, Bentley Ponder, Khyree Boston, Kutter Blalock, and Sheppard Norred all scored 2 points each, and Asher Norred sank a free throw for the Wolverines.

Weston 44, Downsville 12 (Boys): The Wolves had a season-best 13 players score in their second win of the year. Pistol Nicarz led the attack with a new career-best 10 points, followed by 8 points each by Hank Snuggs. Chipping in with four points was Jordan Young, while Ashton Paggett and Grant Griffen added three points each. Eli Jones, Kaine Stasson, Mason Greer, Waylon Fair, Richie Faust, Haiden Jones, Cameron Pardue, and Colton Haney all tallied two points apiece.

Tuesday Tilts: It will be an all-Jackson Parish battle as Quitman will travel to Weston on September 8. First game tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 pm

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READY for a CHRISTMAS PAGEANT???

The 2026 Christmas Festival in the Pines presents the Miss Christmas in the Pines Pageant on November 7th. Please pick up a registration form at the office by October 29th. Let all the pretty babies, toddlers, young miss, older miss, and the QUEEN young ladies get together and have a blast!

REMINDERS:
Contestant Entry Fee: $50.00 (non-refundable); $40.00 for each additional sibling. Payment can be made via cash, check/money order, or Venmo (@kvtolar) at the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce Office located at 601 South Cooper Avenue in Jonesboro, LA.

The pageant is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Jonesboro Hodge High School (JHHS) Auditorium. Contestants may arrive as early as 12:00 p.m. on the day of the pageant, but no later than 1:00 p.m.

The public entry fee to the pageant is $5.00, but each contestant will receive one free adult entry ticket.

Mandatory Practice is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. @J-HHS Auditorium.

Mandatory Christmas Parade Attendance on Saturday, November 28th.

Photography provided by Kristie Browning, 318-548-1316, klbt22@gmail.com

PLEASE COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH:
The information provided will be used to announce each contestant during the pageant presentation.
*Paper copies can be picked up at the Chamber Office located at 601 S. Cooper Ave., Jonesboro, LA

There is a new category that will be awarded this year: Most Sponsors
The overall winner will receive a crown and sash.
We love to shout out our local businesses!

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Cornerstone Christian Academy (CCA) and Gracepoint Academy (GPA) both had Association of Christian Educators of Louisiana (ACEL) volleyball league games this past week. In girls’ varsity competition, CCA beat Ascension Classical School out of Shreveport in three straight sets to improve to 5-1 on the year, while Gracepoint, in its first year of fielding an athletic program, lost in three sets to the Louisiana School for Math and Science (LSMSA) in Natchitoches to drop to 1-2 on the year. The CCA boys team was also in action, losing 3-0 to Southwest Louisiana Homeschool Athletics out of Lafayette, LA, to see their season record fall to 1-2.

In junior varsity competition, Cornerstone Christian moved to 5-0 on the year by winning the match against Lake Area Homeschool Sports (LAHS) on August 29th, two sets to none, with scores of 25-6 and 25-4, and topping Ascension Classical Academy 25-6 and 25-22 for another two-set victory on August 28th to move t

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