The administration of Jackson Parish Hospital (JPH) is pleased to announce that Sandra Waters has been selected as the recipient of the ‘WOW’ Award for July. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Radiology Scheduler, Sandra was nominated for her hard work and dedication in managing the Radiology appointment schedule. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure patients are taken care of and appointments are coordinated efficiently and compassionately.

Sandra is known for being dependable, organized, and taking great pride in her work. She can always be counted on to get the job done, and her kindness and willingness to help make her an invaluable member of the team. Whether assisting patients or supporting her coworkers, Sandra approaches each day with a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence.

“Sandra’s commitment to excellence and service plays an important role in supporting Jackson Parish Hospital’s mission of providing the very best care to those we serve. Thank you for all that you do, Sandra! You truly embody what it means to be ‘WOW,’ and we are grateful for the impact you make every day!” – Jackson Parish Hospital Administration

It’s almost time for some football, and the Booster Club for Jonesboro-Hodge High School (JHHS) and Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School (JHMS) invites all members and anyone interested in joining to the “Meet and Greet” scheduled for Thursday, July 23rd. The event will take place at 6:00 pm in the JHHS Cafeteria. Refreshments will be served.

The Jackson Parish Recreation Department is still accepting reservations for the Junior Golf Camp for ages 6-17, which will be held at the Jackson Parish Golf Course from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm on July 27-29. The cost to attend is $30.00 per camper. The attendance cost includes a daily lunch.

During the three-day camp, golfers will learn golf terminology, learn what each club does, hit on the driving range, and play a couple of holes on the course! We will also have some friendly competitions, including a longest drive and putting contest! Each golfer will receive a starter bag that includes a sleeve of golf balls, a divot tool, golf tees, and more! And don’t worry, we will have clubs available for the kids to use if they do not have their own!

To register call (318) 259-724, click here, or use the QR code shown below.

Biggest Margin of Victory at Tuesday Scramble

It was a special time at this week’s “Tuesday Scramble that was played on July 14th at the Jackson Parish Golf Course, located at 524 Clubhouse Drive in Jonesboro, as the group of Jade Martin, Sawyer Barham, Cecil Barham, Sony Gill, and Matt Barham took the weekly tournament title by a new season-best margin of victory.

Winning with a round of 10-under par 26 on the nine-hole, par-36 layout were Jade Martin, Sawyer Barham, Cecil Barham, Sony Gill, and Matt Barham, taking the title by a whopping three strokes over Hunter Wells, Cody Donaldson, Jason Statham, Jeff Conville, and Daniel Rollinson. Coming in third place after shooting 6-under par (30) was Dwayne “Snook” Harrell, Roby Surber, Keith Cardwell, Josh Johnson, and Bryan Garrett.

Tuesday Scramble Final Results

-10 – Cecil Barham, Sawyer Barham, Matt Barham, Jase Martin, Sony Gill

-7 – Hunter Wells, Cody Donaldson, Jason Statham, Jeff Conville, Daniel Rollinson

-6 – Snook Harrell, Roby Surber, Keith Cardwell, Josh Johnson, Bryan Garrett

The primary importance of a cheerleader lies in their dual role as an elite athlete and a spirit leader. They are essential for driving crowd engagement at sporting events, preserving school traditions, and executing highly demanding physical routines that boost team morale and athlete performance.

Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School has selected 11 young ladies to represent the school as Cheerleaders for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Under the guidance of sponsors Ms. Danielle Copeland, Ms. Natia Burks, and Mrs. Rachelle Mason, the school ambassadors chosen are:

Registration is now open for a wonderful event for the youth of our community, sponsored by the Jonesboro Police Department: a Youth Fishing Trip at Caney Lake. The free event is scheduled for 9:00 am – 2:00 pm on August 6th.

A limited number of fishing poles and bait will be provided, and transportation will be available for those in need, but parents are encouraged to come and join in the fun, food, and great times. Volunteers from the Jonesboro Police Department and the community will also be on hand. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and the kids can keep their catch if desired.

The Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University will present a traditional music and dance informance with Native Nations Intertribal at on Friday, July 17 at 6 p.m. the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Louisiana History Museum at 800 Front St. in Natchitoches. The event will be free and open to the public. 

The event will feature members of Native Nations Intertribal, who will symbolically open the 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival with Native American music and dance. Native Nations Intertribal will engage in a discussion of their traditions with NSU Professor of Anthropology Dr. Hiram “Pete” Gregory, an expert on Southeastern Native American tribes and culture. 

“We are so grateful to Native Nations Intertribal for so generously sharing their cultural knowledge with us,” said Dr. Shane Rasmussen, professor of English and director of the Louisiana Folklife Center at Northwestern State University. “Attendees at this event will have the opportunity to experience some of the most beautiful music and dance traditions in the world.” 

Native Nations Intertribal is an all-Native American song and dance troupe dedicated to sharing the beauty, diversity and living traditions of Indigenous peoples across the United States. For over 25 years, it has proudly performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, where the troupe honors their ancestors and educates audiences from around the world through the power of their songs, dances and stories. The group is composed of approximately 15-18 dancers and five singers, representing more than 10 tribal nations including Alabama-Coushatta, Coushatta, Southern Cheyenne, Mescalero Apache and Chickasaw, among others. Each performance is a celebration of these cultures, an opportunity to showcase the rich traditions that have been passed down through generations while building understanding and respect among all peoples. 

Native Nations Intertribal will participate in the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival on July 18. In honor of the 2026 Festival theme, “America the Beautiful,” the Festival will feature the traditional music of the nation – blues, gospel, Cajun, Celtic, country, bluegrass and zydeco on three stages of music as well as in the Magale Recital Hall. Over 70 traditional crafts persons from throughout the state will display their crafts, handcrafting their work during the festival. 

Held in air-conditioned Prather Coliseum, the Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival features three stages of live music, Louisiana cuisine food vendors, the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship, dance lessons, music informances, narrative sessions, on-site demonstrations and more. Admission to this family friendly event is $10 for an all-day all-event pass, with children 12 and under admitted free all day. For more information, call the Louisiana Folklife Center at (318) 357-4332, email folklife@nsula.edu, or go to https://www.nsula.edu/folklife/. 

The event is sponsored by the Louisiana Folklife Center and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest History Museum and is in partnership with the City of Natchitoches. Support for the Festival is provided by grants from the Cane River National Heritage Area, Inc., the Louisiana Division of the Arts Decentralized Arts Fund Program, the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, the Natchitoches Historic District Development Commission, the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the Shreveport Regional Arts Council and the State of Louisiana. 

The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. 

William Bruce “Bill” Rose was an unsavory character. Police arrested him numerous times for non-violent crimes. In 1964, 22-year-old Bill left his 18-year-old wife, Sharon, and their two-year-old son, William Bruce Rose Jr., and infant daughter, Amy. In 1965, Sharon met Stephen Bailey and married him the following January. When they married, Sharon told Billy and Amy that Stephen was their father, and they took his last name.

As a teenager, Billy disliked the name because kids teased him for being Bill Bailey. Stephen and Sharon raised Billy, Amy, and their only child together, Stuart, in a Pentecostal church. Their children often performed in church as the Bailey Trio, but there were problems at home. Billy and his stepfather fought constantly. When he was 17 years old, Billy accidentally learned that Stephen was not his biological father. Billy knew nothing about his biological father, but he began going by the name Billy Rose. For better or worse, Billy never met his father as an adult.

In 1984, Bill Rose, who had recently been paroled from prison, disappeared from Marion, Illinois. Three years later, in May 1987, police arrested 39-year-old James Faulkner for murdering Bill sometime between May 1 and July 4, 1984. The family had kept the murder a secret until James’s son Jimmy revealed it to Katie Adams, a counselor with the area Youth Services Bureau. At her insistence, Jimmy contacted the police.

Jimmy told investigators that Bill was killed in their home at 409 E. DeYoung Street in Marion. Jimmy said that on the night of Bill’s murder, “My mom and dad and Bill went out drinking.” Later, they returned to the Faulkners’ home where the trio began having intercourse. At some point, James left the bedroom, went to Jimmy’s bedroom, and woke him. James told his then 15-year-old son that he needed him to see something. Jimmy followed instructions and walked toward the bedroom. He noticed that his father was holding a long knife. As Jimmy stood there in shocked silence, his father stabbed Bill, then dragged Bill into the bathroom. He said “Sayonara, Bill” and finished him off with a baseball bat. Jimmy said his parents wrapped Bill in painter’s cloth and tied it with a piece of clothesline. James put the knife into a jug of bleach. James had his wife and son help load Bill’s body into the trunk of their car, and the family drove five miles to a remote wooded area known as Crenshaw Crossing. James, Judith, and Jimmy removed the body from their trunk, and they rolled it down one of the area’s many embankments. James covered the body with debris to disguise it. The family returned home and James and Judith began scrubbing the floor and carpet in the bedroom. James told Jimmy to throw the knife in the city reservoir a few blocks south of their home and to put the baseball bat on a public baseball diamond. Jimmy complied. Jimmy later showed investigators where he had thrown the knife and divers retrieved the weapon. Judith’s testimony initially agreed with Jimmy’s, but she later changed her story to help James. On September 9, 1987, James was found guilty of murder even though Bill’s body had not been found, and he was sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole. Bill’s body has never been found.

Had Billy Rose wanted to meet his biological father as an adult, he never had the chance. Like his father, Billy was arrested numerous times for various crimes. Just as he had done as a child in church, Billy always found comfort in singing. Billy became a famous singer. The world knows William Bruce “Billy” Rose Jr. as Axl Rose, lead singer for Guns N Roses.

Vacation Bible School is scheduled to begin at many churches in Jackson Parish. A schedule and themes of Vacation Bible Schools at area churches are shown below. 

Vacation Bible Schools in Jackson Parish

Jonesboro Assembly of God
1490 South Hudson Avenue
Jonesboro, LA
Date: July 13-17
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Theme: Illumination Station

McDonald Memorial Baptist Church
1676 Hwy 4
Jonesboro, LA
Date: July 13-17
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
Theme: Magnified

Beech Springs Baptist Church
3942 Beech Springs Rd
Quitman, LA
Date: July 13-17
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Theme: Illumination Station

First Baptist Chatham
12118 Hwy 4
Chatham, LA
Date: July 13-17
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Theme: Illumination Station

Hodge Baptist Church
1100 South Holly Street
Hodge, LA
Date: July 20-24
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Theme: Illumination Station

Grace Community Church
814 Pershing Hwy
Jonesboro, LA
Date: July 24-25
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Theme: Radical Kids VBS: God’s Masterpiece

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

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 5th day of August, 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

June 24, 2026
July 29, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

SELENE FINANCE, LP
#38172
SKYLOR HOUSE, SKYLOR STEPHEN HOUSE, WHITNEY HOUSE, WHITNEY MORGAN HOUSE

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 12th day of August, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

A certain tract of land being situated in the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 19, and in the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 15 North, Range 1 West, Land District North of Red River, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as follows:

Commence at a 1 1/2” pipe found marking the Southeast corner of Section 19, township 15 North, Range 1 West, Land District North of Red River, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, for the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence proceed North 89 degrees 46 minutes 10 seconds West along the South line of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of said section 19, a distance of 1,336.51 feet to a P.K. Nail set in Sandy Ridge Road and marking the Southwest corner of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 19; thence proceed North 00 degrees 22 minutes 13 seconds West along the West line of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of said Section 19, a distance of 4.97 feet to the center of said Sandy Ridge Road; thence proceed the following courses along the center of Sandy Ridge Road: North 42 degrees 47 minutes 41 seconds East, a distance of 16.08 feet; North 53 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 56.17 feet; North 55 degrees 00 minutes 24 seconds East, a distance of 60.56 feet; North 55 degrees 26 minutes 45 seconds East, a distance of 119.18 feet; North 54 degrees 13 minutes 51 seconds East, a distance of 118.63 feet; North 51 degrees 35 minutes 36 seconds East, a distance of 55.43 feet; North 48 degrees 58 minutes 10 seconds East, a distance of 56.57 feet; North 45 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds East, a distance of 56.26 feet; North 39 degrees 36 minutes 52 seconds East, a distance of 56.25 feet; North 34 degrees 38 minutes 27 seconds East, a distance of 54.39 feet; North 32 degrees 36 minutes 33 seconds East, a distance of 56.44 feet; North 30 degrees 36 minutes 51 seconds East, a distance of 49.18 feet; North 26 degrees 31 minutes 42 seconds East, a distance of 49.91 feet; North 20 degrees 13 minutes 21 seconds East, a distance of 52.69 feet; North 12 degrees 10 minutes 41 seconds East, a distance of 51.47 feet; North 07 degrees 54 minutes 35 seconds East, a distance of 49.51 feet; thence leaving said Sandy Ridge Road, proceed South 81 degrees 40 minutes 31 seconds East, a distance of 731.75 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe found on the East line of the Southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of said Section 19; thence proceed South 89 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds East, distance of 398.20 feet to a set 5/8 inch rebar; thence proceed South 00 degrees 15 minutes 02 seconds East, a distance of 604.29 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar set on the South line of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 20, Township 15 North, Range 1 West, Land District North of Red River, Jackson Parish, Louisiana; thence proceed North 89 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds West along the South line of the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of said Section 20, a distance of 394.59 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, containing 20.000 Acres, more or less, and being subject to the right-of-way of Sandy Ridge Road and being further subject to all other rights of way, easements and servitudes of record and/or use. Together with all buildings and improvements located thereon (“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

July 1, 2026
August 5, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

NEWREZ, LLC, ET AL
#38199
STEVEN J. MORRIS, STEVE MORRIS, SUSAN MORRIS

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2ND day of September, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

LOT 38 OF GLENDALE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, AS PER THE PLAT OF SAME ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JACKSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS (PROPERTY).

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

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District – This is more than a job, it is a Calling! From the developing Pre-Hospital Blood administration program to Dialysis transports, from Community Paramedicine to the East Coast of the United States for Disaster Response. We are forward-thinking and seek to hire the best Paramedics to accomplish our mission of serving Jackson Parish and being a blessing to our neighbors.

Part-Time and Full-Time positions available for all levels of experience (Tuition Reimbursement available with an Employment agreement for Full-Time status) Part-Time EMT and AEMT positions are also available.

For more information, call the JPASD Office at 318-259-2877 or by Fax: 318-259-2099 or go to: www.jpasd.com

Mail/Email applications to:
Attn: Aaron Johnson
115 Watts St.
Jonesboro, LA, 71251
jacksonparishambulance@gmail.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR RENT

Inflatable Slide available for rent. Cost is $150.00 for 24 hours. Free delivery. To learn more or to make a reservation, call (318) 265-0027.

Free Puppies

Our sweet FREE male and female AKC registered Yorkshire Terrier puppies are ready to be rehomed. They are playful and affectionate, and they will make wonderful companions. If interested, contact: malyschristine65@gmail.com

Edwin Geary “Bo” Bates
November 3, 1949 – July 12, 2026

Edwin Geary “Bo” Bates, age 76, of Quitman, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Bo truly loved spending time in his barn, and it is a comfort to his family that he passed away in the place where he was happiest.

Bo was born on November 3, 1949, in Hodge, Louisiana, to John Edwin Bates Jr. and Margie Nell Stevenson Hughes. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his simple ways, his straightforward nature, his deep love for horses, and his dedicated work ethic. For more than 45 years, Bo was a familiar and trusted face in the community as the owner and operator of his local feed store.

He is survived by his son, Michael “Chad” Bates, and wife Ashley; his beloved granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Bates (Mason); and his step-grandson, Tucker Doyle Masters. He also leaves behind his sisters, Nell Rose Bates Norred and Rickey Bates Lowe, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the North Hodge Assembly of God. Funeral services will take place at the church on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with Bro Stuart Toms and Pastor Lance Huckaby officiating. Burial will follow at the Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Eddie White, Dennis Otwell, Roger Heflin, Gary Hill, Johnny Mac Caraway, and Ray Caraway. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Corley, Rodney Hinton, Chris Thomas, and Royce Walker.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to all of Bo’s customers for their patronage and for the deep friendships formed over 45 years. To our North Hodge Assembly church family, thank you for the love and support. They also extend a special thank-you to all the emergency personnel who responded.

Geneva L. Spillers
December8, 1950 – July 13, 2026

Geneva L. Spillers, of Jonesboro, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Sue Leach of Dodson, Louisiana.

Geneva is survived by her loving children: Kandi Vines ( Randy), Casey Lewter (Malina), and Kaley Hall. She is also survived by her brothers, Robert Leach and Don (Renée) Leach, and sister Tami Roller. She was a proud and devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren: Rayne LeBaron, Dusty McConathy, Skye Jefferson, Ridge Lewter, Brailee Aldy, Rafe Lewter, and Annalee Wiggins. She was also blessed with six great-grandchildren: Reed McMillan, Cohen McMillan, Bradilee McConathy, Stetson McConathy, Hagen McConathy and Brantley McConathy.

Geneva also leaves behind a host of beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish her memory. She held a special place in her heart for Ernie and Wilma Lewter, whose love and support meant so much to her throughout her life.

Public Viewing will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesday, July 15th at the Paradise Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA, with her Life Celebration service being at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 16th. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home.

Geneva will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, her kind heart, and the lasting impact she made on all who knew her. Her memory will forever be treasured by those who were blessed to call her family and friend.

Sarah (Robinson) Whitten
February 6, 1939 – July 10, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Sarah “Grand” Whitten —a beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, faithful Christian, and friend whose kindness, strength, and generosity left the world a better place.

Born on February 6, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Sarah was a true Southern lady with a generous heart, a quick wit, and a gift for making everything lovely. She grew up in Jonesboro, Louisiana, raised her own family in Germantown, Tennessee, and spent the last 23 years of her life in Franklin, Tennessee, where she continued to build treasured friendships and create wonderful memories.

Sarah was preceded in death by her father, Dr. George H. Robinson; her mother, Jatis James Robinson; her sister, Jatis Robinson Whitten; her special aunt, Myra Carter; and her second husband, Judge Leon Whitten.

She leaves behind the family she loved beyond measure: her son, Judd Harnage (Michele); her daughter, Leslie Cuevas; and three grandchildren who were the joy of her life—Tanner Harnage, Wyatt Harnage, and Madison Cuevas. Nothing made her smile quite like being their “Grand.” She also leaves behind very special nieces Laurie Whitten James (Robbie) and Katie Whitten-Julazadeh (David) and a nephew Rob Whitten (Abby).

Sarah devoted her career to teaching elementary school, where she nurtured not only young minds but young hearts. Teaching wasn’t simply her profession—it was her calling. Over the years, she changed countless lives, including courageously preventing the kidnapping of one of her students and helping rescue another child from an abusive home.

She stopped teaching when her children were small and became a stay-at-home mom. Being a mother was Sarah’s greatest joy. Whether serving as PTA president, room mother, team mother, or volunteering wherever she was needed, she never missed an opportunity to support her children and their friends. She showed up with love, enthusiasm, and an unwavering belief that family always came first.

Sarah lived a life full of adventure and resilience. She traveled the world, collected stories, and faced every challenge with remarkable courage, including surviving breast cancer. After her kids were grown she, along with her husband Leon, built and opened a beautiful nursing home in Louisiana – Forest Haven. She believed wholeheartedly in one of her favorite sayings: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” She didn’t just say those words—she lived them.

She found happiness in life’s simple pleasures: cheering on the Tennessee Titans with a heartfelt “Titan Up!” listening to country music, tending to beautiful flowers, taking walks, traveling to new places, and ending the day with a glass of wine shared among dear friends. Sarah was blessed with lifelong friendships in every place she called home, and those friendships were among her greatest treasures.

Sarah’s faith in Christ was the foundation of her life. She was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Louisiana, First United Methodist Church in Germantown, Tennessee, and Forest Hills United Methodist Church in Brentwood, Tennessee. Her faith guided the way she loved, served, and cared for others. She treated people she encountered—with compassion and abundant generosity.

While her family will miss her every day, they are comforted by the countless memories she leaves behind, the values she instilled, and the love that will continue to bind them together. Her life reminds us that the measure of a person is found in the lives they touch, the love they give, and the stories they leave for others to tell.

Sarah’s story was a beautiful one, and it will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

There will be a Drop-By Visitation / Celebration of Life at Franklin First United Methodist Church on Monday, 7/13/26 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (Use the entrance closest to Mack Hatcher Pkwy). A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Gayla Traina Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Gary Sinise Foundation.

Carlton Lee Wysinger
March 8, 1958 – July 9, 2026

United States Armed Services Veteran Carlton Lee Wysinger went to be with the Lord on July 9th at the age of 68 years old. A public viewing will be held at the Paradise Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA from 3:00 – 6:00 pm on Friday, July 17th. The Life Celebration service will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 18th, at Sand Hill Baptist Church in Quitman.

Rosalie (Young) Robinson Maxwell
August 14, 1937 – July 12, 2026

Rosalie (Young) Robinson Maxwell, 88, passed away on July 12, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of hard work, simple pleasures, and unwavering love for her family. She served her community as a meter maid before spending more than twenty years as a trusted teller at Jackson Parish Bank, where her friendly smile and caring nature made a lasting impression on many customers. When she wasn’t working, Rosalie could often be found bass fishing or camping on Old Saline Lake, tending her flower beds and yard, or enjoying the peace of being outdoors. Of all the blessings in her life, nothing brought her greater happiness than the time she spent with her family, whom she loved with all her heart.

Rosalie is survived by her daughters, Debbie Madere (Ronnie), Edwina Diffey (Terry) and Lisa Nunn (Scotty); grandchildren, Christina Harrell (Jeff), Ronnie Madere, Jr., Sandi Trahan (Corey), Terry Diffey, Jr. (Tish), and Mitch Nunn; great-grandchildren, Makayla Harrell, Maddie Harrell, Cameron Coleman (Joy), Carson Diffey and Annalise Diffey; great-great-grandchildren, Noah Coleman and Grayson Coleman; sister, Phyllis Lowery; 2 nieces and 1 nephew; and her white ball of fur, “Beau.”

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Alvin Young; mother, Rosa Ann (Bedgood) Young; sisters, Joyce Marie Young and Juanita Chandler; husbands, Wiley Edwin Robinson and James (Jimmy) Charles Maxwell; and grandson, Joe Nunn.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM with Bro. Randy Dark and Bro. Derrick Perry officiating. Burial will follow in McDonald Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery near Jonesboro.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie Madere, Ronnie Madere, Jr., Terry Diffey, Terry Benson, Scotty Nunn, Mitch Nunn, and Cameron Coleman.

With wife Jhela and sons Braxton and Camden by his side, Brent Barnett raised his right hand, placed his left on the Bible, and received the official “Oath of Office” that was administered by Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Rachel Shively, thereby designating him as the 72nd Sheriff in Jackson Parish history.

After being voted into the office in the June 27th run-off election, the ceremony held at the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office on July 7th in front of local officials and well-wishers marks the third time in his prestigious law enforcement career that Barnett has been “sworn in”, the first being when hired as a Jackson Parish Deputy in 1991 and the second when appointed interim Sheriff of Jackson Parish on November 14th, 2025 following the retirement of Andy Brown.

“I am humbled to be sworn in as Sheriff of Jackson Parish by Clerk of Court Rachel Shively. I want to thank the citizens of Jackson Parish for your support as well as the men and women of the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Department, my family, and all who attended. It’s truly an honor to serve,” said Barnett.

Raised in Chatham, LA, Barnett graduated from Weston High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Psychology from Louisiana Tech University. In 1991, the 35-year law enforcement veteran began his career with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, first as a patrolman, then advancing through investigative and administrative leadership roles, serving as Chief Investigator, Chief Deputy, and now as Jackson Parish Sheriff.

Alongside his law enforcement career, Barnett has served more than 25 years in the Louisiana Army National Guard, being deployed twice in combat, including Operation Desert Storm in Afghanistan, and achieving the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He has also held key leadership responsibilities during major federal and state emergencies, including being the Jackson Parish Director of Emergency Preparedness.

The Board of Aldermen for the Town of Jonesboro will hold its first regularly scheduled meeting of the new fiscal year on Tuesday, July 14th. The session that Robbie Siadek, Nia Watkins, Devin Flowers, Robert Hunter, and Tracy Ginn are expected to attend is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room of City Hall, located at 128 Allen Avenue in Jonesboro.

According to the stated agenda, once Jonesboro Mayor James “Spike” Harris calls the meeting to order, the panel will be asked to approve the minutes of the previous meeting and to accept the financial information as presented for the month of May.

A vote to approve the Audit Service Contract with Rozier, McKay, and Willis CPA Firm is the next order of business, followed by the panel’s expected adoption of Resolution 2026-016, which pertains to the Millage Rates for 2026. A vote to approve new hires for the Police Department and a discussion about pay increases for Police Officers will follow. The session will close after reports from various department heads are heard, and board members and Mayor Harris make final comments.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Public Comments
7. Approval of Minutes from June 2026
8. Approval of Financials for May 2026
9. Vote to Approve Audit Service Contract with Rozier, McKay, and Willis CPA Firm.
10. To Adopt Resolution 2026-016, to Adopt Millage Rates for 2026
11. Vote to Approve New Hires for the Police Department and discuss Pay Increase for Police Officers.
12. Department Head Reports
(a) Police Department
(b) Compliance
(c) Public Works
(d) Fire Department
13. Approval of Department Head Reports
14. Alderman Comments
15. Mayor’s Comments
16. Adjournment

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

The public is invited to attend the regular monthly meeting of the Jackson Parish Police Jury, scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 13th, in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building, located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

Led by President Todd Culpepper (District 1), Police Jury members Lewis Chatham (District 2), Amy Magee (District 3), Sheketia Combs (District 4), Tarneshala Cowans (District 5), Regina Rowe (District 6) and Keith Burris (District 7) will address the following agenda.

AGENDA

Call to Order
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Approve Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the June 8, 2026, Regular Police Jury Meeting, June 29, 2026, Special Called Meeting minutes, monthly purchase orders, and payment of all bills.
Approve Committee Reports:
Finance Committee
Adopt the minutes of the June 29, 2026, Finance Committee meeting
Consider and act on adopting the 2026 Tax Millage rates resolution. (Roll Call Vote)
Road Committee
Adopt the minutes of the June 29, 2026, Road Committee meeting
Policy and Personnel Committee
Adopt the minutes of the July 8, 2026, Policy and Personnel Committee
Consider and approve accepting applications marked any position at any time
Management Reports
Operations Manager Report – Mr. Brad Roller
Road Supervisor Report – Mr. Jack Williams
a. Accept the Emergency/Off-Schedule Report
Solid Waste Supervisor Report – Mr. Ed Howard
Other Business
Engineering Report – Mr. Paul Riley, The Riley Co. of Louisiana
Caney Lake Spillway Structure and Flood Surcharge
Consider and act on Parish Board Appointments
Announcements and Notifications
Juror Comments
Adjourn

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

The 2026 LEAP Assessments have been released by the Louisiana Department of Education for the 2025-26 school year, showing that Louisiana students have reached the highest level of core subject Mastery in the state’s history, with the rate improving to 36%. Louisiana also increased the number of students with a Basic+ level of understanding in core subjects, rising to 62%.

Louisiana is the most rapidly improving state in the nation with 75% of school systems showing improvement and ranking #1 among states for reading growth and 2 in math growth. Marked increases of note include:
Gain of 7 points since 2023 in Civics/History Mastery
3rd grade reading proficiency up 54% in 2024 and 64% in 2026

Jackson Parish LEAP Assessment Highlights

Mastery Rate Improvements
Quitman High School – Led Jackson Parish School District with 35% Mastery and above
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary – 4 Point Gain
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School – 3 Point Gain
Weston High School – 1 Point Gain

Strong Subject Gains
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary: 8-point gain in Social Studies
Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary: 6-point gain in Math
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School: 5-Point gain in Social Studies
Jonesboro-Hodge Middle School: 4-Point gain in English, Language Arts

In honor of the semiquincentennial anniversary (250 years) of the establishment of the United States of America, which took place on July 4th, a “Liberty Tree” has been planted on the southeast corner of the lawn of the Jackson Parish Courthouse, located at 500 Court Street in Jonesboro.

Provided by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain, DVM, the Liberty Tree pays tribute to U.S. Military Veterans and notable American figures who were instrumental in America gaining its independence.

The 5-year initiative to plant 250 Liberty Trees across the United States by July 4, 2026, was designed to educate the public about the significance of the American Revolution and the sacrifices made in establishing the United States. Introduced by Representative Michael Bayhem of St. Bernard Parish, House Resolution #351 commends the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) for their 250th Liberty Tree Celebration and encourages Louisiana parishes to participate by planting a Liberty Tree in historically significant locations.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announces a Drawdown Alert for Saline Lake, a popular fishing and camping location for residents of Jackson Parish, located between Winnfield and Natchitoches, LA.

In partnership with the Saline Game and Fish Preserve Commission, the LDWF has scheduled the drawdown for on or about July 13th to reduce the further expansion of giant salvinia, improve fish habitat, and reduce excess organic buildup.

According to the statement issued by the LDWF, the lake should dewater at a rate of 𝟰–𝟭𝟬 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆, with a maximum drawdown of 𝟴 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, depending on Red River Pool 3 water levels. The control gates are scheduled to close 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, allowing the lake to refill ahead of fall, winter, and early spring recreational activities.

During the drawdown, an estimated 𝟮,𝟱𝟬𝟬–𝟯,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗸𝗲. Boaters may still access the main lake from the 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗽 with small craft, but caution is advised due to exposed underwater obstructions.

Annual water level fluctuations help mimic natural lake cycles and support long-term habitat improvements while maintaining recreational opportunities. Learn more about the Saline Lake Management Plan at https://buff.ly/s4tdtQo.

Christian McGuire, the 2025 Jonesboro-Hodge High School graduate who is attending Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, on a dual academic/athletic scholarship, has been nominated for the Pre-Medical Congress Honors Program.

The honors program, where top students learn directly from leaders in the medical field, is for college students striving to become physicians or medical scientists. Delegates are nominated by teachers for their outstanding academic achievement after maintaining a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) or higher.

“We are very pleased to see Christian get rewarded for the effort he is giving,” said Jonesboro-Hodge High School head football and track coach Terrance Blankenship. “He was the kind of guy that every coach dreams of having. What he accomplished in athletics and in the classroom is a great example for our athletes and the entire student body to follow. We continue to wish him the best and have full confidence he will succeed in his endeavors athletically and academically.”

Majoring in Exercise Science with plans to become a Sports Medicine Doctor, McGuire was an outstanding student-athlete at Jonesboro-Hodge, earning not only a scholarship from Tulane University, recognized as one of the top institutions of higher learning in the United States, but also the prestigious National Football Foundation Scholarship.

Through his dedication to academic excellence and focus on becoming a medical professional, McGuire was selected to attend Tulane University’s pre-med summer residential program as a junior at JHHS before graduating from high school as a member of the National Honor Society. While at Tulane, he has become a Presidential member of Tulane’s Honor Society and National Society of Leadership and Success.

Individually, Peyton Mitchell and Brad Porter are considered two of the best golfers at the Jackson Parish Golf Course. When combined, they are virtually impossible to beat on their home course. That proved true on Saturday, when the pair topped 9 other two-man teams in the championship flight of the 2026 Piney Shootout.

Competed in a unique format, the Piney Shootout is played 9 holes as a “scramble”, where both players hit from the best shot all the way through the finish of a hol, then, for 9 more holes playing “shamble” style, where both players tee off and then play their own ball from the best tee shot, and ending with 9 holes of 4 ball, where players play their own ball all the way through the hole.

Mitchell and Porter fired a round of 30-30-32 for a 16-under-par total of 92, finishing one better than Pete Simonelli and Eli Walker, who shot a 93 after scoring 31-29-33. Tommy Cruse and Dwayne “Snook” Harrel came in third with rounds of 30-32-35 for a total score of 97.

Trey Howard and Josh Stringer won the first flight with a 102 total, one better than the team of Leigh Cathey and Bobby Taylor who claimed second on a score card playoff over Mike Simonelli and Preston Tuberville after both finished with a 103 total.

Steve Nugent and Chad Kelley claimed the Second Flight title on a score card playoff with Parker Bailey and C.J. Barton after both teams shot 109, one better than third place finisher Phillip Leonard and George Booth who also cashed in as result of yet another scorecard playoff with Gene Posey and Nathan Kennedy.

2026 Piney Shootout Final Results

Quintet shoots 11 under par to win “Tuesday Scramble)

The Jackson Parish Golf Course held its weekly 9-hole “Tuesday Scramble on June 7th with 28 participants competing on five teams. Taking first place was the quintet of Brad Porter, RJ Brown, Nick Brown, Davis Tolar, and Robby Tassin, who shot a blistering 11-under-par 25 on the par-36 layout.

Coming in second place after firing 9 under par, 27 were Dwayne “Snook” Harrell, Glen Kirkland, Roby Surber, David Chestnut, Tre Pardue, and Keith Cardwell. Finishing in third place were Peyton Mitchell, Bretton Williams, Cecil Barham, Campbell Woodard, and Sawyer Barham, who won a scorecard playoff over two other teams after all three shot 8 under par, 28.

Tuesday Scramble Final Results

-11 – Brad Porter, RJ Brown, Nick Brown, Davis Tolar, Robby Tassin

-9 – Snook Harrell, Glen Kirkland, Roby Surber, David Chestnut, Tre Pardue, Keith Cardwell

-8 – Peyton Mitchell, Bretton Williams, Cecil Barham, Campbell Woodard, Sawyer Barham

-8 – DJ Harrell, Zack Pickett, Bryan Garrett, Daniel Rollinson, Chris Williams

-8 – Ian Tilley, Reggie Hall, Kyler West, Josh Williams, Jeff Conville, Roy Davenport

As Jackson Parish Schools prepares for the 2026–2027 school year, we are taking proactive steps to protect classroom instruction while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Due to anticipated reductions in MFP funding and the loss of the property tax renewal, the district is implementing cost-saving measures effective immediately.

These measures include carefully reviewing staffing and hiring decisions, limiting nonessential travel and purchases, reducing discretionary spending and overtime, postponing facility projects unrelated to health or safety, reviewing contracts for potential savings, increasing energy conservation efforts, and closely evaluating operational expenses across the district.

Our priority remains clear: to preserve instructional quality, protect opportunities for our students, minimize the impact on students and employees, and maintain the long-term financial stability of Jackson Parish Schools.

Thank you to our employees, families, and community members for your continued support and understanding as we work together to make responsible decisions for the future of our district.

William Carter, Superintendent
Jackson Parish Schools

Notice Sent to Supervisors and Principals

The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) announces that registration is still open for the upcoming Safe Sitter Course scheduled for July 18th. As part of the JPASD CARE360 Program, made possible through funding and partnership between the JPASD and Living Well Foundation, the FREE one-day session designed to help 6th – 8th grade students learn to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the JPASD Training Center, located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro.

By registering at (318) 259-2877, participants will learn first aid, CPR, rescue skills, and gain knowledge about:

(1) How to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
(2) Manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care.
(3) Ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
(4) Screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers that will set students up for success now and in the future.

About JPASD CARE360

A new Community Health Program sponsored by the Jackson Parish Ambluance Service District in Jonesboro, LA dedicated to building a healthier, safer, and stronger Jackson Parish.

A new Community Health Program, sponsored by the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District and funded by the Living Well Foundation, dedicated to building a healthier, safer, and stronger Jackson Parish. Additional planned sessions include an Autism & Awareness Program, Street Survival & Homelessness Program, Senior Fall Prevention Program, and Youth Outreach Safe at Home Program.

These programs are all about care, connection, and community. The JPASD looks forward to offering meaningful support and opportunities to everyone in Jackson Parish. Stay tuned for more information and events associated with each of these programs.

About Living Well Foundation

The Living Well Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 2006. Its goals are to enhance the quality of life and health of citizens in northeast Louisiana and to support collaborative and innovative networking within the region through projects that aim to improve the medical, dental, and behavioral health of the population, especially kids. Specific initiatives include dental hygiene clinics, suicide prevention/intervention, dementia and Alzheimer ‘s-related cognitive deficits, and school-based health centers with local school boards and medical providers, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and others. Thanks to this funding, JPASD will launch the Autism & Awareness Program, Street Survival & Homelessness Program, Maternal and Infant Program, Senior Fall Prevention Program, and Youth Outreach Safe at Home & Safe Sitter Program.

EMT Course to be held on July 13th

A special invitation is being extended to all First Responders from Jackson Parish to take part AT NO CHARGE in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course at Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD) Training Center, located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro, that is scheduled for Monday, July 13th.

Anyone is welcome to register for this in-person, comprehensive EMT course, which will be held from 6:00 – 10:00 pm every Monday and Thursday for 15 weeks, providing the knowledge, skills, and hands-on training needed to begin a career in Emergency Medical Services.

Cost to attend is as follows:

FREE – Jackson Parish First Responders (With an approved letter from your Administration)
$400.00 – Outside Jackson Parish First Responders (With an approved letter from your Administration)
$400.00 – Jackson Parish Residents (Made possible through grant funding obtained by the JPASD)
$1400.00 – Residents from outside Jackson Parish

Space is limited, so please register now to reserve a spot. For more information or to enroll, call (318) 259-2877. Approved letters by administrative officials should be emailed to jacksonparishambulance@gmail.com

History has been made! For the first time ever, a youth league softball team representing the Jackson Parish Recreation Department will participate in World Series competition as the JP10U All-Stars will venture to Laurel, MS on July 16-19 to compete against other teams across the nation in hopes of claiming the Diamond Youth Softball (DYS) 2026 National Championship.

Under the guidance of Manager Kristen Allen and Coaches Cheyenne Allen and Bethany Garner, the twelve young ladies representing Jackson Parish are Kylee-Ayn Allen, Malia Gunter, Lyla Hall, Kaylee Hammons, Caylee Mauthe, Ryleigh Puffer, Kadence Sampey, Natalie Sullivan, Mercedes Taylor, River Waggoner, Mez’Meri Walker, and Brenleigh Whitman.

JP10U qualified for the 12-team competition, which fields squads from Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, and Alabama, by finishing as the runner-up in the DYS Louisiana 10U State Tournament, held in Buckeye, LA.

The local “Dandy Dozen” will have the distinction of playing the first game of the tournament when they square off against Columbia, Mississippi in a Pool Play contest at 9:00 am on Thursday, July 16th. Fans can follow the action through Gamechanger.com by searching for JP 10U ALLSTARS.

The winner of that game will begin the double elimination portion of the bracket by taking on the loser of Pool Game #3 between Louisiana state champion Jefferson Parish East and Hope Mill, North Carolina, at 10:00 am on Friday, July 17th, while the loser will play the winner of the game between Saluda, South Carolina and Troy, Alabama at 4:00 pm on Friday.

While the trip to attempt to lay claim to being the nation’s best in the 10 year old age division can be considered a “once in a lifetime” experience there is a flip side to the opportunity that awaits. It is very costly. As the expenses of travel, lodging and meals will fall solely on the shoulders of the team members, donations are being sought to help fray the costs.

You are asked to show your pride in our Jackson Parish representatives and suppport them financially by contacting Kristen Allen at (832) 459-4126 or sending donations via Venmo at @Kristen-Gray-98. Your support is greatly appreciated.

In preparation for the upcoming school year, local schools of the Jackson Parish School District have released their school supply list and school apparel requirements. See below for information gathered to date.

Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School Supply List

Pre-Kindergarten
● Nap mat
○ THIN blue/red mat or thin fabric roll-up mats only.
● Backpack
○ No wheels. Must be large enough to fit a plastic folder.
● (1) Pack of Wet Wipes
● (1) Pack of Disinfectant Wipes
● (1) Roll of Paper Towels
● (1) Quart Ziploc bags (girls)
● (1) Gallon Ziploc bags (boys)
● Change of clothes in a Ziploc bag
● Velcro shoes (preferred)
● $20 snack fee

Kindergarten
● (2) Packs of #2 Pencils (20-count)
● (2) Packs of Pink Erasers (2-count)
● (2) Boxes of Crayons
● (2) Packs of Glue Sticks (2-count)
● (1) Pencil Pouch (please label)
● (1) Pack of Expo Markers (4-count)
● (1) Composition Book, Wide Ruled (no wires)
● (1) Nap Mat
● Change of clothes in a Ziploc bag (please label)

First Grade
● (1) Pack of Ziploc Bags (gallon-sized)
● (1) Pack of Disinfectant Wipes

Second Grade
● (2) Packs of #2 Pencils
● (2) Packs of Pink Erasers
● (2) Composition Notebooks (black and white speckled/marble)
● (1) Pencil Pouch
● (1) Box of Crayons
● (1) Pack of Expo Markers (black)
● (1) Pencil Pouch
● (1) Pack of Disinfectant Wipes

Third Grade
● (2) Packs of #2 Pencils
● (2) Boxes of Crayons
● (2) Packs of Erasers
● (1) Packs of Loose-Leaf Paper (wide-ruled)
● (1) Large Backpack
● (1) Pack of Disinfectant Wipes

Fourth Grade
● (2) Packs of #2 Pencils
● (2) Composition Notebooks (black and white speckled/marble)
● (2) Packs of Loose-Leaf Paper
● (2) Packs of Dry-Erase Markers
● (1) Pack of Disinfectant Wipes

Fifth Grade
● (4) 3-Prong Pocket Folders
● (2) Composition Notebooks (black and white speckled/marble)
● (2) Packs of Loose-Leaf Paper (wide-ruled)
● (2) Packs of #2 Pencils
● (1) Pack of Erasers
● (1) Small Spiral Bound Notebook

Sixth Grade
● (6) 3-Prong Pocket Folders
● (3) Composition Notebooks (black and white speckled/marble)
● (3) Packs of Colored Pencils
● (1) Pack of Loose-Leaf Paper
● (1) Pack of Pink Erasers
● (1) Zipped Pencil Pouch

Superheroes
● (2) Packs of Glue Sticks (2-count)
● (1) Pack of Highlighters
● (1) Pair of Scissors
● (1) Pack of Pencils
● (1) Box of Crayons
● (1) Pencil Pouch (no boxes)
● (1) Notebook (1-subject)
● (1) Pack of Ziploc Bags (gallon-sized)
● (1) Pack of Disinfectant Wipes

2026-27 Weston High School
Elementary Parent Supply Lists

All backpacks must follow school rules!
Wireless headphones/earbuds are NOT allowed!

Junior & Senior High Parent Supply Lists

All backpacks must follow school rules!
Wireless headphones/earbuds are NOT allowed!

Weston High School Apparel Notice

To avoid any confusion, please note that only Weston High School spirit shirts sold through an official Weston High School organization or approved school fundraiser are considered school-approved apparel.

If you have any questions about whether a shirt or spirit wear item is officially approved, please contact Weston High School Monday through Friday during regular school hours. Thank you for your continued support of Weston High School and our student organizations.

For a link to verified Back to School Shirts, click here or go to https://whs2026spiritapparel.itemorder.com/

Quitman High School announces that the annual fundraising golf tournament for the softball and golf teams will take place on Saturday, July 18th at the Jackson Parish Golf Course, located at 524 Club House Drive in Jonesboro, LA.

Played over 18 holes in a 2-man scramble format, the entry fee is $200.00 per team. Come out, have fun, and help support the teams in their efforts to defray the costs associated with the softball team’s attempt to win a fourth straight LHSAA Class B state championship and the golf team’s bid to reclaim the Division IV state title won in 2024. Registration can be completed by calling the Jackson Parish Golf Course at (318) 259-7247 or by signing up in the Pro Shop. Your participation is greatly appreciated!