On Saturday, August 15, Super Bee Speedway in Chatham is sending summer out with a BANG with a special “Back To School Teachers Appreciation” night promotion, as a way of saying thank you to all TEACHERS for everything you do for our kids and our communities, by offering admission for just $15.00 (Bring your school ID). General admission is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids aged 6-12, with children under 5 getting in free. Thanks to Party Time Inflatables, the young ones will also receive a special treat as they will have the opportunity to play on the inflatable jumps that will be on site.

Big Cars! Big Speed! Big Action!

Don’t miss out on the “fastest show on dirt” as Hurricane Area Super Sprint teams are coming to add to the full night of racing entertainment with hot laps starting at 7:30 pm.

Running Order:
Limited Modifieds
Crate Late Models
Sprints (ASCS)
Pro Modifieds
Sportster
Factory Stock

Eager to learn and grow in a role that makes an impact and is passionate about serving and supporting others? The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District announces it is seeking to hire a Community Program and Grants Coordinator.

For more information:
Office: 318-259-2877
Fax: 318-259-2099
www.jpasd.com

Mail/Email application to:
Attn: Aaron Johnson
115 Watts St.
Jonesboro, LA 71251

Are you ready for some football? The season is quickly approaching, and the wait is nearly over as it kicks off with a controlled scrimmage against Delhi High School on August 21st. One week later (August 29), JHHS will participate in the annual Bayou Jamb, taking on Beekman Charter at Malone Stadium on the campus of the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM). The 2026 LHSAA regular-season opener will be on September 4th against Lakeside High School at the friendly confines of Caldwell-Peacock Stadium on the JHHS campus.

Tiger fans will get to enjoy four home games in the 2026 season, including an October 9th date for Homecoming and a Senior Night date on October 30th. Adding to the excitement is the beginning of several new rivalries as JHHS moves to District 4A, where they will play St. Mary’s (Natchitoches), Montgomery, Ringgold, Lakeview, and Logansport. Traditional foes Winnfield, Lincoln Prep, and Arcadia are also on the schedule, along with Lakeside and Dehi Charter. (See Schedule Below)

Listen to Tiger Football! For those not able to attend the contests in person, you can listen to the Tigers’ pre-game show, followed by Tiger Football, on Roux 102, at 102.3 FM on your radio dial. As always, the voices of JHHS football, Ben Ledbetter and Clay Williams, will be on the call with all the action and insights each and every game. You can also catch the broadcasts by downloading the ROUX102 App or by streaming online at http://www.KWXMFM.com.

Tiger Football Broadcast Sponsorships Now Available

Game Sponsorships are now being offered on the official home of J-H Tiger Football, the Roux102 (102.3 FM). Your business or organization will be awarded the following for the minimal cost of only $75.00 per game.

At least 5 Commercials from the pre-game show to the post-game wrap-up show

Promos all week leading up to the game, letting the audience know of your support for the Tigers

Added Bonus: 50 commercials per month during the football season

To show your support for Tiger football, reserve a spot by emailing Godleyworks@gmail.com or by sending a text to (318) 243-4681

In recognition of Tech Sergeant Brian Blackburn’s 22 years of dedicated service in the United States Air Force, the Heritage Quilt Guild (HQG) of Jonesboro was honored to present a special “Veterans Blanket” on August 5th to his family, who accepted the patriotic quilt on his behalf after his recent return from a deployment to Qatar.

Brian is the son of Dennis and Rebecca Blackburn of Quitman, formerly of Jonesboro, and a 2004 valedictorian of Bethel Christian School. He is currently stationed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware and looks forward to retiring soon and returning home to begin organic farming.

“Show and Tell”

Always the highlight of the monthly HGG meetings, members displayed their beautiful projects during the “Show and Tell” portion of the session held on August 5th at the Jonesboro-Hodge Methodist Church. See below for a slideshow of the creative designs presented.

(To view the slideshow, click on the arrows to the left and right)

An old adage in golf is “It is not how you drive, but how you arrive.” That turned out to be true not only for the way they played on the course but also for what led to the team of Colton Anderson, Bob Cooper, and Richard Anderson claiming the championship of the annual Piney Woods 3-Man Scramble held at the Jackson Parish Golf Course on August 8-9, which saw a field of 52 teams compete for one of the top payouts in north Louisiana.

After finishing the first day of competition in a tie for third place in the Championship Flight after shooting a round of 14 under par, 58 on the par 72 layout, the threesome came back with a second-day best tying round of 59 on Sunday to end with a 117 total, which led to the title after coming out on top on a scorecard playoff over J.B. Elia, J. D. Trettin and Reeves Pullin.

It was another scorecard playoff that settled third and fourth place between the teams comprised of mostly local golfers, with first-day leaders Brad Porter, Peyton Mitchell and Keith Cosby (56-62 = 118) getting the nod over “young guns’ Eli Walker, Tayt Culpepper and Pete Simonelli, who also tied for the best score of the second day (59-59).

After finishing as one of only three teams to shoot in the 50″s on Sunday, Ram Foster, Larry Foster and Darren Sutton finished with a score of 121 (62-59) to win the First Flight by a whopping three strokes. Chris Rathburn, Nate Branch and Christ Fowler came in second place with a two-day total of 124 (63-61), one shot better than third-place Houston Fortenberry, Ridge Creech and Holt Martin (63-62).

The second and third flights also had “runaway” winners with Todd Gentry, Ryan Nelson and Mark Sutton taking the second flight by three strokes after shooting rounds of 64-62 for a 126 total and the “Booth Boys” of Austin, Troy and George winning the third flight with a score of 130 (67-63).

Piney Woods 3-Man Scramble Final Results

The Jackson Parish Hospital invites local residents to join in the celebration of Ivery Johnson, Patient Access Representative at Jackson Parish Hospital Family Care Clinic, being selected as the ‘WOW’ Award recipient for the month of August.

Ivery was nominated for the positivity, care, and kindness she shows each day to both patients and staff. She is known for making everyone feel welcome and creating a warm, friendly environment from the moment they walk through the door.

Her willingness to help others, support her coworkers, and go the extra mile for patients sets a positive tone that is appreciated by all. Ivery consistently demonstrates the compassionate service and teamwork that reflect Jackson Parish Hospital’s mission and values.

“Ivery is a wonderful example of what JPH stands for, going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of patients and those around her each day. Thank you for all that you do, Ivery! You truly embody what it means to be ‘WOW,’ and we are grateful for the impact you make every day!” – Jackson Parish Hospital Administration

Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church invites you to come home and celebrate the annual Homecoming and Revival, scheduled for August 16 – 19. The spirit-filled event will begin with Dr. Maurice White delivering an inspirational Homecoming message at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 16th, followed by Special Guest Speaker Dr. Maucus Ellison preaching nightly August 17-19, beginning at 7:00 pm, during Revival meetings where he will expound on the theme “From Generation to Generation” based on Psalm 145:4.

When law enforcement officers respond to a domestic violence call, they are often faced with making difficult decisions in a matter of minutes. One of the most critical decisions is determining who the predominant aggressor is—the person primarily responsible for the violence. While this determination is intended to protect victims and hold offenders accountable, mistakes can occur, leaving some survivors of domestic violence wrongly identified as the aggressor.

Across the country, victim advocates continue to report cases where survivors who acted in self-defense, attempted to protect their children, or fought back after enduring years of abuse find themselves in handcuffs instead of receiving assistance.

The predominant aggressor is not simply the person who threw the last punch or caused the most visible injury. Instead, officers are encouraged to examine the totality of the circumstances, including:

• The history of violence between the parties.
• The severity of injuries.
• Evidence of self-defense.
• Witness statements.
• Threats or coercive behavior.
• The likelihood of future harm.

Domestic violence experts stress that determining the predominant aggressor requires looking beyond what happened in the final moments before officers arrived.

Survivors often fight back as a last resort. In many abusive relationships, the victim may defend themselves after enduring repeated assaults, strangulation attempts, threats with weapons, or years of emotional and psychological abuse.

Other factors that may contribute to an incorrect arrest include:

• The abusive partner making the first 911 call.
• The survivor appearing angry, emotional, or uncooperative after a traumatic event.
• Visible injuries on the abusive partner resulting from the survivor’s attempt to escape.
• Lack of witnesses.
• Misunderstanding the dynamics of coercive control.
• Gender stereotypes or assumptions about who can be a victim.

Trauma can also affect how survivors communicate. Some may struggle to answer questions, appear detached, or provide inconsistent details due to fear or shock, which can be misinterpreted as dishonesty.

When a survivor is labeled as the predominant aggressor, the consequences can be devastating.

They may face:

• Criminal charges.
• Protective orders issued against them.
• Loss of custody or visitation with their children.
• Housing instability.
• Employment consequences.
• Difficulty obtaining future protective orders.
• Increased danger when the abusive partner uses the arrest to continue manipulation and control.

Advocates warn that some abusers intentionally manipulate the criminal justice system by portraying themselves as the victim—a tactic commonly referred to as DARVO (Deny, Attack, and Reverse Victim and Offender). By shifting blame, abusive partners may avoid accountability while increasing the survivor’s isolation.

Many states, including Louisiana, emphasize training law enforcement officers to identify the predominant aggressor rather than making dual arrests or relying solely on visible injuries.

Quality domestic violence investigations include:

• Interviewing each party separately.
• Documenting injuries on both individuals.
• Asking about prior incidents of violence.
• Looking for signs of coercive control and intimidation.
• Assessing whether force was used in self-defense.
• Consulting evidence beyond verbal statements, including witness accounts, photographs, damaged property, and prior reports.

Advocates say ongoing education in trauma-informed interviewing and domestic violence dynamics helps reduce wrongful arrests and increases victim safety.

Predominant aggressor determinations affect more than criminal cases—they can influence family court decisions, access to victim services, and long-term safety planning.

Community partners, including law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, healthcare providers, and domestic violence advocates, all play an important role in ensuring survivors are recognized as victims rather than offenders.

As awareness grows about coercive control and the complex realities of abusive relationships, many agencies continue working to improve investigations and strengthen collaboration between law enforcement and victim service organizations.

Domestic violence cases are rarely straightforward. A survivor defending themselves should not automatically be viewed as the person responsible for the violence.

Accurately identifying the predominant aggressor requires careful investigation, knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, and an understanding that abuse is often about power and control—not simply who inflicted the last injury.

For survivors, being believed and correctly identified can mean the difference between finding safety and becoming further trapped in the cycle of abuse. By continuing to educate professionals and the public, communities can help ensure that those seeking protection are treated with fairness, dignity, and the support they deserve.

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/

“Behind Steel Doors”

Kerrie grew up as an only child on a farm in Benoni near Johannesburg, South Africa. She said that “violence and turmoil was…everyday life” in Johannesburg. There were riots in the streets because of apartheid. Her home life was often filled with violence and turmoil as well. Kerrie’s father, Charles, was an alcoholic to the degree that he built his own elaborate bar in the family home. It was there that he spent most of his time. When his drinking got the better of him, Charles would go missing for days and sometimes weeks at a time.  

When he eventually returned, he and Kerrie’s mother, Gerda, engaged in what Kerrie called “verbal abuse” against each other. Charles would throw lamps, furniture, and whatever else was close at hand, but never physically abused Kerrie or her mother. After the fights, Charles and Gerda would not speak to each other for weeks. The silence tortured Kerrie. She was even too afraid to say good morning to her parents. Kerrie thought Charles being verbally abusive toward her and her mother was normal. Gerda had installed lockable steel doors in each room of the house except for Kerrie’s just so they could escape if necessary. At the time in South Africa, divorce was not culturally accepted. 

Tension within the family continued to grow. When Kerrie was around 13 years old, her mother sent her to a boarding school to get her out of the house. When school was not in session, Kerrie’s mother took her to the movies to get her away from home. On June 21, 1991, when Kerrie was 15 years old, she and her mother went to a movie to escape. They returned to find that Charles had left and had locked the outer steel door on their house.  

Without her door key, Gerda and Kerrie located Charles at his brother’s house. Charles and his brother were both intoxicated. Kerrie was in dire need of a bathroom and ran through her uncle’s house without speaking. To Charles, Kerrie had disrespected her elders. Kerrie said that “this was the straw that broke the camel’s back.” After a heated argument, Gerda and Kerrie returned home.  

Within minutes, Charles and his brother arrived at the home. Kerrie ran to her room and turned off the light in hopes that her father would think she was asleep. Kerrie’s mother quickly locked all the steel doors in the house to keep Charles away from them. One by one, Charles fired a pistol through the steel doors and made his way to Gerda and Kerrie. Charles was going to kill them both.  

Gerda retrieved a pistol from their gun safe and ran into Kerrie’s bedroom. They used their bodies to push against the steel door. When Charles was unable to force the door open, he began firing his pistol at the door. Charles’s drunken brother encouraged him to continue. Somehow all the bullets missed Kerrie and her mother.  

When Charles ran out of bullets, he yelled that he was going to get his shotgun from the safe and walked away from the door. Kerrie’s mother opened the door and fired a single shot down their hallway. The bullet ricocheted and struck Charles’s brother in the hand. Gerda ran toward the room where the gun safe was kept, and Kerrie followed.  As Charles was opening the gun safe, Gerda fired her pistol. That fatal shot forever ended the family turmoil and saved hers and Kerrie’s lives.  Investigators concluded that Gerda had acted in self-defense.    

Kerrie left South Africa in search of a better life, and she found it. She became one of the world’s highest-paid actresses. In 2004, Kerrie became the first South African to win an Oscar for Best Actress. She won the Academy Award for her portrayal of a serial killer in the film Monster. Kerrie was the childhood nickname of actress Charlize Theron.

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

21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION
#38218
KENNETH ALLAN MANNING

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 26TH day of August 2026 between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:
2014 RIVER BIRCH 30X64 MOBILE HOME BEARING SERIAL NUMBERS RB13AL17879A AND RB13AL17879B
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

August 12, 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

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

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
August 3. 2026

The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regularly scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.  

The following were present for roll call: Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Wade McBride, Gerry Mims, Dennis Clary, Paulette Belton

Absent: Calvin Waggoner

Paulette Belton gave the Invocation.

Rick Barlow led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on July 6, 2026. 

A motion was made byGerry Mims seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve the minutes from the Special Called meeting held on July 14, 2026. 

The Board recognized Stephen Watts, Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office who presented information concerning the SRO staffing cost and Reimbursements.

The Board recognized Windy Calahan who spoke concerning closing of the JH Middle School and STAR Academy.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve granting Superintendent Carter permission to sign the agreement by and between Jackson Parish School Board and Electronic Information Systems.

Rick Barlow reported to the Board on the meeting of the Executive Finance Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve for payment the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education and District Maintenance bills.

A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving payment to Software and Services, LLC. in the amount of $24,390.08 for the renewal of the GFA financial and payroll programs support, to be paid from General Fund.

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A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment to LSU Ag Center in the amount of $11,000.00 for support of the LSU Extension programs, to be paid from General Fund.

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment of $15,800.00 to CEV Multimedia, LLC for annual licenses for all CTE courses at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from 26-27 Career Development Funds.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment of $79,405.53 to Electronic Information Systems, LLC for managing Medicaid billing services for years 2021 – 2025, to be paid from General Fund. 

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving the 2026-2027 MOU with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office regarding the educational instructor for the Jackson Parish Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School in the amount of $40,000.00 to be paid from General Fund.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve the Job Description for Special Education Compliance Coordinator.

Kristi Bass, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.

A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to adjourn at 11:45 a.m..

Marvin Cavett
April 24, 1944 – June 22, 2026

Marvin Cavett, 82, of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 24, 1944, in Hodge, Louisiana, Marvin lived a life rooted in family, hard work, humor, and a love for the great outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patricia Cavett; his daughters, Lisa Landry and Jennifer Cavett; his grandchildren, Ryan Alleman, Hayden Landry, and Lailah Cavett; and his beloved great-grandchildren, Bentley Alleman and Acesen Alleman, who brought immense joy to his life. He is also survived by one brother, Marion (Ken) Cavett, and two sisters, Audie Sandifer and Johnette Fulk.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Blanche Cavett, and three brothers, Jerry Cavett, DeLee Cavett, and Ronnie Cavett.

Family, friends, and well-wishers will gather in the Fellowship Hall of Quitman Baptist Church in Quitman, LA, for a Celebration of Life Service at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 15th.

Incumbents and new candidates alike make their official declaration for the plethora of offices available on the local, state, and federal levels on August 5-7, leading to several very interesting options for voters when they go to the polls on November 3rd.

Per information provided by the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office, local voters will have the opportunity to decide from 62 individuals running for 19 separate offices, while 14 candidates will go into office unopposed.

2026 Election Qualifiers

United States Senator

Julia Letlow – Republican
“Jamie” Davis – Democrat

United States Representative 5th Congressional District

Steward Cathey Jr – Republican
Misti Cordell – Republican
Oscar “Omar” Dantzler – Republican
Michael Echols – Republican
“Gabe” Firment – Republican
Austin Magee – Republican
Dan McDay – Democrat
Patricia “Pat” Moore – Democrat
Antonio Wilson – Democrat

State of Louisiana Public Service Commissioner District 5

John E. Atkins – Republican
James Edward Green – Democrat

District Judge 2nd Judicial Court Division A

Rachel Wiggins Bays
Patrick O. Jefferson

District Judge 2nd Judicial Court Division B

Clay Carroll
Yumeaka Robinson Washington

District Judge 2nd Judicial Court Division C

“Rob” Moore

District Attorney 2nd Judicial Court

Colby Bowman
“Jim” Colvin
Tammy Gantt Jump
“Rick” Warren

Jackson Parish School Board District 1

Gary Hill

Jackson Parish School Board District 2

Russell Rhodes

Jackson Parish School Board District 3

“Rick” Barlow
Terry Driskill

Jackson Parish School Board District 4

“Jackye” Belton

Jackson Parish School Board District 5

“Paulette” Belton

Jackson Parish School Board District 6

Cherrise B. Bryan
Bruce Thomas

Jackson Parish School Board District 7

Toni Jackson
Ryan Leach
“Clay” Norman
“Angie” Robinson

Jackson Parish Justice of the Peace District A

Ronnie Madere

Jackson Parish Justice of the Peace District B

Vincent Jackson

Jackson Parish Justice of the Peace District C

Janet Hinton

Jackson Parish Justice of the Peace District D

Eric Borland
David D. Womack

Jackson Parish Justice of the Peace District E

Sharon Satcher

Jackson Parish Constable Justice of the Peace District A

“Mike” Brooks

Jackson Parish Constable Justice of the Peace District B

Anthony “George” Gryder

Jackson Parish Constable Justice of the Peace District C

Calvin Waggoner Jr.

Jackson Parish Constable Justice of the Peace District D

Othie Smith

Town of Jonesboro Mayor

J. “Spike” Harris
Leslie Thompson

Village of Hodge Mayor

Martha Buchan
Michael Mims
Gerald “Thomas” Palmer

Village of North Hodge Mayor

Joanie Moffett Cannady

Village of East Hodge Mayor

Hal Mims

Village of Quitman Mayor

Joe Vail

Town of Jonesboro Chief of Police

Israel Smith

Village of Hodge Chief of Police

Travis Reed

Village of North Hodge Chief of Police

Robert “Bobby” Dillon

Village of East Hodge Chief of Police

Keith Dill
Terrance S. Leonard

Town of Jonesboro Alderman at Large

Nita Cooper Hayes
Nia Evans Watkins
David “Poochie” Hammock

Town of Jonesboro Alderman District A

Tracy Taylor-Ginn

Town of Jonesboro Alderman District B

Robbie Siadek
Kenisha Smith

Town of Jonesboro Alderman District C

Katrina Bradford
Robert Hunter

Town of Jonesboro Alderman District D

Devin Flowers
Cassandra “San-San” Wiley

Village of Hodge Aldermen (3 to be elected)

Danielle Copeland
Shavondolyn Dias
“Steve” Fox
Linda Kirkendoff
Sandra Plunkett
Jerry Walden
Willard Willis

Village of North Hodge Aldermen (3 to be elected)

“Tony” Duffey
Sarah Heard
Chasity Pennington
Kimberly Reed
Ernest Roden
Andrea Woods

Village of Quitman Aldermen (3 to be elected)

Joseph Austin
Kristi Greer
Roger Heflin

(Statement from Chief Israel Smith Regarding Leon Drive Shooting)

The Jonesboro Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred on August 2, 2026, at approximately 8:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Leon Drive. As a result of this incident, two individuals sustained injuries and four individuals have been taken into custody.

This remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation. To protect the integrity of the case and ensure a successful prosecution, only limited information will be released at this time. Additional details will be provided as they become appropriate for public release.

I want the citizens of Jonesboro to know that this incident had the potential to end in a much greater tragedy. Reckless acts of violence place innocent lives at risk, including our children, families, and neighbors. This type of behavior has no place in our community.

I also want to speak directly to our community. Public safety is a shared responsibility. If you know of individuals carrying illegal firearms, making violent threats, planning retaliatory acts, or engaging in criminal activity that could seriously injure or kill someone, I urge you to report it before another family is forced to suffer the consequences.

The old mentality of “no snitching” has no place when innocent lives are on the line. Remaining silent while knowing someone intends to commit violence does not protect the community it endangers it. Looking out for one another means speaking up when you have information that could prevent a tragedy.

Let me be perfectly clear: the Jonesboro Police Department will use every lawful resource available to identify, arrest, and hold accountable those who choose to bring violence into our community. We will continue working closely with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

I ask everyone to remain patient as detectives continue their work and to keep the victims and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

The Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office announces that the names have been drawn of those subject to serve as Petit Jurors for the Session of Petit Court beginning on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 9:30 am before Judge Pro Temp Jimmy C. Teat.

Individuals listed should receive an official summons in the mail from the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office. As always, events may occur whereby a Jury will not be needed. Please call the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office at (318) 259-2424 over the weekend of AUGUST 15-16 and listen to the RECORDING to find out if it is necessary for you to appear.

Names of Those Subject To Serve
2nd Judicial District Petit Jury
August 17, 2026

ALDY, COREY DALE
ALLEN, KYLE DUANE
ANDERSON, VICKIE GRAY
ASHWORTH, JOHN MICHAEL
ATKINS, RONALD RAEGAN
AVERY, ROBERT COLE
BAGWELL, BENSON WOMACK
BATES, SARAH ELIZABETH
BATTERTON, SANDRA POPP
BAYLES, LYNDA RICHARDSON
BELL, LAURA CHEVALIER
BLALOCK, KELLIANN VIRGINIA
BLUNDELL I, NATHAN JOEL
BOSCH, BRITTNEY ALICIA
BOSCH, COREY BRENTON
BRADFORD, DERWIN DARNELL
BRIGGS, AMZEY LESTER
BRISTER, STEVEN DWAYNE
BROWN, KENNETH RAY
BRUNSON, MARCUS DAMON
BRYANT, JEREMY JAMAIN
BRYANT, LESTER RAY
BURNS, GWENDOLYN WRIGHT
BUSBY, CAMILLE ELIZABETH
BUTLER, DEHARRIOUS MONTRE
CALLEY, RUTH ANN
CARAWAY, SHERLYN COLEMAN
CASKEY, BLAKE MITCHELL
CAUSEY, CARLA TYLER
CHAMBERS, KANISHEA MCNEAL
CHISHOLM, GARY KEITH
CLAY, KENNETH DALE
COLE, LEESA QUARLES
COLEMAN, MINNIE KELLEY
COMBS, JOSHUA ANTWON
COSTIN, DOROTHY DENISE
CRANE, RUTH S
CULPEPPER, PENNY B
DAHL, PHILIP E
DAIGRE, VELMA DYE
DARK, MATHEW CODY
DARK, RANDALL EUGENE
DAVIS, DONALD BILLIE
DAVIS I, HUNTER LANE
DAVIS, JONATHAN LEE
DAVIS, PATRICIA B
DAVIS, STEPHEN G
DEAN, PERRIS LYNDELL
DELANEY, CINDY PERMENTER
DENIS, SANDRA DENISE
DIBENEDETTO, ZACHARY KYLE
DICKERSON, CASEY
DILL, SHARON CAIN
DONALDSON, CODY LAYNE
DORSEY, DOROTHY B
DUNAWAY, CARLOS OSHUN
DUNAWAY, VENCHELL TAFTEN
DUNCAN, AUSTIN CLYDE
EDMISTON, SHAWNA MARIE
EDMONDSON, TERI LYNN
ENGLAND, JASON TYLER
EWING, ROSEMARY UPSHAW
FAIN, KYLE FRANKLIN
FAULK, DAVID LYNN
FERGUSON, JAMIE LYNN
FITZPATRICK, SESLIE LOUISE POOL
FLOWERS, ALMA J
FORD, TERRY GLENN
FORDHAM, DEBRA HARGROVE
FUTRELL, MISTY STEPHENS
GASKIN, GEORGE WILLIAM
GILL, JAMIE ERIC
GORHAM, SERGIO REMOUSKI
GOSS, JESSIE PEEVY
GOTTFRIED, JAMES CLOVIS
GREEN SR, GEROME SANTEE
GREEN JR, JAMES R
GREER, KRISTI WATKINS
GREGORY, JESSICA D
GRIFFIN, WILLIAM JOSEPH
GRYDER, BRIGIT COLLEEN
GUYOTTE, AMBER NICOLE
HALL, DANA LO RAINE
HALL, SARAH ANN
HARDWICK, EMMA REESE
HARGROVE, RODERICK
HARPER, JAMIE AARON
HARRIS, JASHUN TYREK
HARVEY, ROBERT LYNN
HATCH, VERONICA WATTS
HAYNES, LORI JEAN
HAYS, TRISTEN
HERMAN, MELISSA C OTT
HIGHTOWER, TERRI FLANAGAN
HINCKLEY, GARY LYMAN
HINES, DELORES ANN
HOLLIS, DEIDRE THOMAS
HOLMES, BECKY MARSHELLE
HOUSE, WHITNEY MORGAN
HUTSON, ROBIN LYNN
JABOUR, ROSEDNA
JACKSON, ANTOINE T
JACKSON, DEBRAH
JEFFERSON, ALEXIS C
JOE, RODERICK DEANGELO
JOHNSON, LEARY LEGGETT
JOHNSON, NANCY WILSON
JOHNSON, TAMMY VENZANT
JOHNSON, VANESSA ZENISE
JONES, IRENE M
JONES, KRISTINA LAFAYE
KEIFFER, BRADLEY DELANE
KELLEY, EARLEAN BUGGS
KELLY, GLORIA JOHNS
KELLY, MARY ELLA
KNOX, BEVERLY WOMACK
LAGRANDIER, CINDY JONES
LAKE, ANQUENETTE D
LAMKIN, APRIL E
LAMKIN, JEFFERY TODD
LEBLANC, SAVANA P
LEDFORD, JACIE LEANN
LEONARD, SAJAVIAH KEANN
LEWIS, BREAYMON RENEE
LEWIS, LATRICE NICOLE
LEWIS, SHARDAE DEJOY
LIVINGSTON, ANTHONY RAY
LONG, WILLIAM MATTHEW
MALONE, ANDREA WATKINS
MARTIN, AMARRION SANCHEZ
MARTIN, ROBERT QUINT
MASTERS, JO HORNE
MASTERS, REBECCA TYLER
MAXWELL, JASON KEITH
MCCARTY, JANNIE OSBORNE
MCCASKILL, JACQUITTA LYNN
MCCORY, MELANIE SUZANNE RIZZO
MCDONALD, MELANIE LEIGH
MCELDUFF, CARMEN GRACE
MCGUIRE, ERROL LEE
MCMANUS, JUDITH WHITE
MCMANUS, KATELYNN
MENZINA, JILL BROWN
MEYERS, SHERYLL JACKSON
MILES, CELIA BURKS
MILLER, STEVEN PAUL
MILLER, WILLIE JACKSON
MIMS, GERRY WAYNE
MIMS, HAL MARTIN
MIMS, KIMALA JANN
MOORE, PHYLLIS EVATTE
MORGAN, TAMERA ROBINSON
MORRIS, MACHAELA A
MORRIS, WILLIAM GARRETT
MURPHY, AMY SUZANNE
MURPHY, JEFFREY STOWE
NEATHERLAND, GLENDA CHERYL
NESBIT, DYLAN LANE
NESBIT, SANDRA HORTON
NORMAN, JOHNATHAN TYLER
OSBORNE III, CLIFFORD LEE
PAGE, ZACHARY NATHANIEL
PARDUE, PAMELA RENTZ
PEARRIE, SAMANTHA ALISE’
PEARSON, ROBERT ALLEN
PETERSON, PRINSTON LEO
PHILLIPS, GEARY LEE
PHILLIPS, STUART KYLE
PLUNKETT, ANGELA RENEE
PRESLEY, TIFFANY TANNESSA
PRICE, CARLA MAXWELL
PULLIG, JULIANN BROWN
PULLIN, J ROSS
PYLES, MICHAEL TODD
QUALLS, DORIS SUMLER
RABORN, ALEXIS DANIELLE
RABORN, CARLA WEEKS
RAY, COREY LAMAR
REED, JAMIE WYATT
RICHARDSON, CLARENCE E
RICKS, ANGIE ANNTETTA
ROBERSON, MORGAN CELESTE
ROUSH, VERTNA LAWRENCE
RUSHING, COURTNEY EUGENE
SCOTT, LEE AUBREY
SCROGGINS, JOHN KRISTIAN
SHIRLEY, SKYLER SLADE
SHOWS, FREDDIE CHARLES
SHRUBB, JULIE KNIPPERS
SHULER JR, WILLIAM J
SIGLER, MARY ANNE
SIMONS, HELEN
SLAUGHTER, JOHN G
SMILEY, CHARLES GLYNN
SMITH, ANNA RENE
SMITH, SETH ONEAL
SMITH, TIMOTHY WAYNE
SNIPE, JEANELL VICTORIA JONES
SPINKS, KESHANDA LEVETT
SPRING, SHARON WOODARD
STAMPS, HENRY RAY
STEVENS, SIERRA ALLENE
STEVENSON, TAMMY WHITE
STEWART, LEAMON DALE
STEWART, MICHIAL LYNN
TAMBELLINI, FREDERICK JOSEPH
TATUM, VERONICA J
TERRAL, MICHAEL KYLE
THOMAS, ALAYNA PAIGE
THOMAS, MARGARET ROSE
THOMPSON, DESHIKO D
THOMPSON JR, JACK
THOMPSON, JANICE RENEE
THOMPSON, LATASHIA GWENAE
THOMPSON, SERENITY
TILLEY, JOSEPH DAVID
TREVILLION, LAURA KATE
TREVISON, ALFRED JOSEPH
TRIPP, KEITH DEWAYNE
TRUELOVE, JOSHUA JAMES
TURNER, VICKI GRIFFIN
VARA, MARKIE M
VINES, SHERRY NEATHERLAND
WALKER, IRA NICHOLAS
WALKER, MARILYN BEDGOOD
WALSWORTH, ALVIN DOUGLAS
WALSWORTH, MICHAEL GLENN
WARREN, CATHY SMITH
WARREN, JUSTIN KADE
WELLS, DAVID LONELL
WESTBROOK, EMMYLEE PAIGE
WILLIAMS, ARTIE LEE
WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER GRANT
WILLIAMS JR, JAMES EDWARD
WILLIAMS, JAMES RICHARD
WILLIAMS, JEFFERY LANE
WILLIAMS, KAITLYN
WILLIAMS, KESHIER LADONA
WILLIAMS, RODERICK DEWAYNE
WILLIS, BOYCE JEANETTIE
WILLIS, D’SHOUNNA NICOLE
WIMBERLY, RANESHIA MONETE’
WINSTON, YUNG C
WISECARVER, JOSHUA LEE
WOMACK, ASHLEY ROSANNE
WOOD, FRANK CRAIG
WOODARD, JO ANNE
WRIGHTSMAN, CAM’RON TYRELL
WROTEN, KATIE MCDANIEL
WYATT, MACIE ALYSE

I HEREBY CERTIFY THE ABOVE IS A TRUE AND CORRECT LIST OF PETIT JURORS SELECTED BY DRAWING INDISCRIMINATELY BY LOT WITH NO DISTINCTION, NEITHER INCLUSION THEREIN NOR EXCLUSION THEREFROM MADE ON ACCOUNT OF RACE, COLOR OR PREVIOUS SERVITUDE AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ARTICLE 416. THE JURY COMMISSION OF JACKSON PARISH DREW THIS LIST FROM THE GENERAL VENIRE OF JACKSON PARISH, LA. ON DECEMBER 10, 2024, TO SERVE AS PETIT JURORS ON THE ABOVE DATE OR FOR AS LONG AS MAY BE NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE OFFICE OF CLERK OF COURT, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, THIS 7th DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.

RACHEL SHIVELY, CLERK OF COURT, JACKSON PARISH, JONESBORO, LA

(JACKSON PARISH) The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that the section of LA 34 south of the Town of Chatham in Jackson Parish that was closed for repair on Saturday, August 9th is scheduled to reopen at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 9th.

The closure and subsequent detour for motorists is necessary to allow DOTD crews to replace a cross-drain pipe beneath the roadway. This important work ensures adequate and proper drainage through the area. This pipe is located approx. 2.9 miles south of the intersection with LA 4. (see included map below)

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Alternate Route: Appropriate detour signage will be in place.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

To track updates and developments related to the T4LA initiative aimed at enhancing the manner in which DOTD serves the state’s citizens, visit www.T4la.com.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury (JPPJ) is scheduled to hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, August 10th. The public is invited to join Police Jury members Todd Culpepper (President), Lewis Chatham, Amy C. Magee, Sheketia Combs, Tarneshala Cowans, Regina Rowe, and Keith Burriss for the session that will begin at 5:30 pm in the Nathaniel Zeno, Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Administrative Building, located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

Jackson Parish Police Jury Meeting Agenda
August 10, 2026

Call to Order
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Approve Minutes
Adopt the minutes of the July 13, 2026, Regular Police Jury Meeting, monthly
purchase orders, and payment of all bills.
Approve Committee Reports:
Solid Waste Committee
Adopt the minutes of the July 13, 2026 Solid Waste Committee meeting
Finance Committee
Adopt the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting
Consider and act on adding a $20 delinquent fee for Solid Waste bin payments and
$200 commercial dumping fees per 30 days.
Building and Grounds Committee
Adopt the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Building and Grounds Committee meeting
Policy and Personnel Committee
Adopt the minutes of the July 28, 2026, Policy and Personnel Committee meeting
Consider and act on implementing sexual harassment orientation for all new hires
Consider and act on providing updated policy manual to all new hires during
orientation and all existing employees
Consider and act on hiring Mrs. Brenda Robinson to complete the Policy manual.
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
Consider and act on approving the CEA from the LSU AG Center in the amount of $13,000.00
Consider and approve the 2025 Quietus Tax Roll
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 describing the
assistance that is necessary.

The Board of Aldermen for the Town of Jonesboro will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 11, in the Conference Room of City Hall, located at 128 Allen Avenue. The session, expected to include board members Robbie Siadek, Robert Hunter, Devin Flowers, Tracy Ginn, and Nia Evan Watkins, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm.

Town of Jonesboro 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 July 2026
8. Approval of Financials for June 2026
9. To Discuss Central Street Property being Donated to the Town of Jonesboro.
A. Vote to Accept Donation of Central Street Property to the Town of Jonesboro.
10. Department Head Reports
A. Police Department
B. Compliance
C. Public Work
D. Fire Department
11. Approval of Department Head Reports
12. Alderman Comments
13. Mayor’s Comments
14. Adjournment

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

The 2026-27 school year is fast approaching, and the Jackson Parish School District invites you to mark your calendars and join the Open Houses on August 12-13 at Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School, Jonesboro-Hodge High School, Quitman High School, and Weston High School.

Open House Dates and Times

Jonesboro-Hodge Elementary School: Wednesday, August 12 (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
Jonesboro-Hodge High School: Thursday, August 13 (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
Quitman High School: Thursday, August 13 (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
Weston High School: Thursday, August 13 (6:00 – 7:30 pm)

All local and state candidates in the upcoming November 3rd election are invited to join the public for a “Connect With Candidates” event sponsored by the NAACP Branch #6309 and the Jackson Parish DPEC. The event will take place at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 11th at the Boyer-Bell Memorial Building, located at 763 Beech Springs Hwy. in Jonesboro. For more information, contact Dr. Herbert Simmons at (318) 533-7811 or Windy L. Calahan at (318) 680-5511.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is accepting applications for the position of Operator 1 in the Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department. 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:

To view the complete PUBLIC NOTICE submitted by the Jackson Parish Police Jury that details the job description and basic responsibilities of the position, visit the Classifieds Section of the Jackson Parish Journal.

The wait is over! The matchups are set, the fighters are training, and the stage is ready for one of the biggest nights in Battle of the Badges history! Police vs. Firefighters on a 16-bout card, slated to do battle for department pride. Fighting on “Team Police” will be Shawn Staggs, Darren Stevenson, and Christopher Audirsch representing the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The always-entertaining event will take place at the Monroe Civic Center on Saturday, August 15th, with doors opening at 5:00 pm and the first fight slated for 6:00 pm. Tickets for the Las Vegas-style fight night are $20.00 for general admission and $35.00 for premium seating when paid in advance. Pay at the door; the cost is $25.00 or $40.00. To get your ticket(s), click here or go to battleofthebadges.com

BATTLE OF THE BADGES 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Monroe, Louisiana
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
First Fight: 6:00 PM

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