John “Duck” Morgan
March 14, 1954 – September 8, 2026

John “Duck” Morgan went to his heavenly home on September 8, 2026, at the age of 72. The U.S. Armed Services Veteran had his Life Celebration service on Saturday, September 19th, at the Paradise Funeral Home Jonesboro Chapel.

Lula Mae Hollingsworth Van Buren
April 13, 1928 – September 7, 2026

Lula Mae Hollingsworth Van Buren gained her heavenly wings on Septembe 7, 2026 at the age of 98. Her Life Celebration service was held at Travelers Rest Baptist Church in Jonesboro, LA on Saturday, September 19th under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, LA.

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A shooting on Cynthia Street in Jonesboro on Monday, September 14th has resulted in the death of Rashad Nash of Jonesboro. According to a report by the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO), a call was received at 6:41 pm on Monday about a shooting in the area of 1504 Cynthia Street. Upon responding and processing the scene, JPSO Deputies reported that the 24-year-old Nash had received multiple gunshots, causing his death at the scene. No further information is available at this time, as the investigation is still ongoing.

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Jonesboro-Hodge High School will make its second road trip in as many weeks this Friday, September 18th, traveling to Dokes Walker Stadium in Winnfield, LA, for the 100th football contest between the two schools, separated by just 24 miles along Hwy 167. Game time is set for 7:00 pm.

Tale of Two Tigers! The 2026 “centennial contest” continues one of the longest rivalries in Louisiana High School Athletic Association competition, dating back to before the LHSAA was founded in 1929, with the first recorded contest in 1917. Winnfield owns a 54-43-2 all-time series advantage and is 30-17-1 in games played in Winnfield.

As an example of just how strong these two “small school” programs have been over the years, the pair has combined for an incredible 1161 victories, including 7 state championships: JHHS won five (1930, 1945, 1987, 1988, 1989) and Winnfield won two (1919, 1982). Seven more times, the two teams have finished as state runner-up: Winnfield (1917, 1971, 1976, 2011) and JHHS (1964, 1977, 1990). Additionally, the two have combined for 100 playoff appearances, with JHHS reaching the postseason 52 times, tied for 10th most all-time in LHSAA history, and Winnfield making the playoffs 48 times.

Jonesboro-Hodge will be led by Terrance Blankenship, now in his school-record 14th season, with a 69-77 career record that includes wins in 7 of the last 8 games played; the only loss came in the 2025 Class A quarterfinals against eventual state champion Haynesville. Against Winnfield, Blankenship has a 3-9 record that includes the 57-32 JHHS victory in 2018, which ties for the most points JHHS has scored in the series (1937) and represents the most combined points by the two teams.

The Tigers, who are in District 3-1A, enter the contest with a 2-0 record after beating Lakeside 14-8 and Delhi Charter 50-6. Winnfield, competing in District 4-2A, is also 2-0 on the year under second-year coach Byron Keller, having beaten Glenbrook 20-6 and Arcadia 40-0. Game time is set for 7:00 pm.

“Naturally, we are looking forward to the game, since it is against our oldest rival,” said JHHS coach Terrance Blankenship. “This game really means a lot, not just because we both have gotten off to a good start but because the contest pits family against family and friends against friends.”

Game to be broadcast on 102.3 FM

If you can’t make the trip, you can catch the contest on Roux102 at 102.3 FM. The broadcast will begin at 6:30 pm with the Tigers pregame show, featuring the “Coaches Show,” where JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship will sit down with Ric Godley of Roux102 to talk about the Tigers’ fortunes so far this season and the series between Winnfield and JHHS.

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Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Rachel Shively announces that the names of those who are subject to serve as Petit Jurors for the session of the Petit Court of the 2nd Judicial District in Jackson Parish beginning on Monday, September 21st have been drawn.

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. You are asked to call the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Office over the weekend of SEPTEMBER 19-20 and listen to the RECORDING to find out if it is necessary for you to appear.

Names of those subject to serve are listed below. You can also view the list by clicking here or by visiting the Jackson Parish Clerk of Court Facebook page and the provided link.

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 OR 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 31st DAY OF AUGUST, 2026.

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

NOTE: This is the third in a series recognizing Joey Pender (JHHS), Steve Treadway (JHHS), Lowell Mize (JHHS), Cynthia Loyd (JHHS), and Shelby Green (QHS), who were selected to be inducted into the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026, along with Bill DeCou (Rundell Jr. High), who will receive the prestigious Meritorious Service Award. The induction banquet is scheduled for October 3rd in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. This week: Lowell Mize

Entering the 1963 football season, when people talked about Jonesboro-Hodge High School football, the conversation centered on Johnny Garlington, who was recognized as one of the state’s better returning defensive players and slated to be the Tigers’ main threat at running back.

JHHS head coach Bobby Stone was concerned, though. Garlington was returning from a devastating injury that almost kept him from playing football anymore, and Stone knew that if the Tigers were to have any success that year, he needed to keep Garlington healthy.

While watching his team during fall practice, Stone noticed a strapping young man making his defense look bad. And it wasn’t Garlington. The more he watched, the more confident he became that he had the answer to his perceived problem.

Some would say Lowell Mize should be best known for beating out legendary JHHS, LSU, and NFL great Johnny Garlington for a position. Stone’s decision to put Mize at running back and play Garlington on defense only paved the way for the Tigers’ first district championship season in 13 seasons, this coming at a time when JHHS competed in Class AA, the top classification in the state, and the district comprised of Ruston, Neville, JHHS and Haynesville – all powers in schoolboy football.

Mize is to be remembered for far more than that. That season, he and quarterback Robert Marrus became the first pair of backfield mates in school history to both gain over 900 yards in a season. That included the contest against Neville, where Mize played an instrumental role in the Tigers setting a new school record with a 22-play scoring drive (all rushes) by carrying the ball on more than half of the rushing attempts.

In the 1964-65 season, Mize helped lead the Tigers to a second straight district championship for the first time since 1930-31 and the first berth in the state semifinals since the 1945-46 state championship season. The standout back finished the year with 1198 yards, becoming the first running back in JHHS history to rush for over 1000 yards in one season. He was also the first to accumulate over 2000 career rushing yards, earning first-team all-district honors for two years and a scholarship to play football at Louisiana Tech University.

The coach made a great decision in August of 1963. Earlier this year, the board of directors for the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame made another great decision: they included one of the best running backs in JHHS history as a member of the Class of 2026.

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The Jackson Parish Police Jury held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, September 14th, in the Nathaniel Zeno Jr. Meeting Room of the Jackson Parish Administration Building, located at 160 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. Listed below are the actions taken by panel members Todd Culpepper (President), Lewis Chatham, Amy Magee, Sheketia Combs, Tarneshala “Niki” Cowans, Regina Rowe, and Keith Burris.

(1) Adopted the minutes of the August 10, 2026, Regular Police Jury Meeting, August 27, 2026, Special Called Meeting, monthly purchase orders, and payment of all bills.
(2) Approved Committee Reports.
(3) Adopted the minutes of the August 31, 2026, Finance Committee Meeting.
(4) Approved entering into a cleaning contract with Jani King to clean the community center.
(5) Approved installing a keypad on the front door of the community center.
(6) Adopted the minutes of the September 2, 2026, Policy and Personnel Committee meeting
(7) Approved changing the Operations Manager job title to Facility Administrator.
(8) Approved revising the current organizational chart.
(9) Adopted the minutes of the September 2, 2026, Road Committee meeting.
(10) Introduced draft priority list.
(11) Introduced amended subdivision ordinance
(12) Assistant Operations Manager Mr. Wayne Anderson gave a report.
(13) Road Supervisor Mr. Jack Williams gave a report.
(14) Accepted the Emergency/Off-Schedule report.
(15) Solid Waste Supervisor Mr. Ed Howard gave a report.
(16) Mr. Paul Riley, The Riley Co. of Louisiana, gave the Engineering report.
(17) Mr. Rick Whidden, General Manager of Westrock Papermill (Hodge, LA), gave an update on the mill.
(18) Acted on the resolution approving the holding of an election in the Ward Two Fire Protection District of the Parish of Jackson, LA, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, to authorize the continuation of a special tax.
(18) Mr. Rick Warren announced his candidacy for District Attorney.
(19) Approved authorizing Mr. Wayne Anderson to get quotes for the new phone system and internet provider.
(20) Approved Parish Board appointments.
(21) Final announcements and notifications given.
(22) Juror Comments
(23) Adjournment

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For every high school athlete, the ultimate goal is to receive a ring, which signifies that you were a member of a state championship-winning team. For most, this is only a dream. If an athlete is very fortunate, they get the opportunity to sport the “bling” once in their lives at best.

Then there are the members of the Quitman High School Lady Wolverine softball team.

You are cordially invited to come to Quitman High School at 6:00 pm on September 22nd to join the celebration as the Lady Wolverines softball team receives their THIRD state championship ring, earned in as many years, commemorating a remarkable “three-peat” of state titles (2024-26).

To put into perspective how special this accomplishment is, only one school in Jackson Parish has won three straight state championships (JHHS 1987-89) over 105 years of Louisiana High School Athletic Association competition.

2026 Quitman High School Softball Team Members

Coaches: Justin Dodson, Garrett Nyegaard, Max Martinez
Managers: Hallay Taylor, Jana Potts, Emma Toms
Players: Maggie Guyotte, Anna Claire Leach, Zoee Williams, Hallie Kate Pullig, Kinsley Ponder, Briley Bowers, Brenna Lamkin, Avery Watson, Breelyn Boone, Keeley Davis, Lily Duck, Averie Hasley, London Burks, Jessie Walker, Kynleigh Leach, Amelia Staggs, Charleigh Newton, Anna Pardue.

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Quitman High School (QHS) has a tremendous reputation for producing top-flight angling teams. A new addition to the legacy came this past Saturday, September 12th, when Jaxen Culpepper and Hayden Essmeier won first place in the season-opening Northeast Louisiana High School (NELAHS) Anglers fishing tournament on Caney Lake in Jackson Parish.

The pair took first place over 39 teams that competed by weighing four fish with a combined weight of 20.48 pounds, with the biggest being a 5.28 lb lunker, the fourth-largest bass caught of the 99 fish that were weighed.

They weren’t the only ones from QHS to have a productive day, as Jake Vail and Jaxon Cheatwood, fresh off their SAF national championship fishing tournament appearance this past summer, came in third place with five fish weighing 15.82 lbs.

Additional local competitors were:
Sheppard Norred / Jackson Ables (QHS) – 18th Place Overall, 3rd Place in Junior Division
Cruz Nomey / Asher Norred (NELAHS) – 19th Place Overall, 4th Place in Junior Division
Raylan Layfield / Ryder Pardue (QHS) – 21st Place Overall, 6th Place in Junior Division
Ridge Lewter / Drew Caldwell (QHS) – 26th Place Overall, 8th Place in Junior Division
Mason Lemoine / Brody Halbrook (GCA) – 29th Place Overall

NELAHS Fishing Tournament Final Standings
September 12, 2026

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The Jackson Parish School Board held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, September 14th, in the conference room at the Jackson Parish School District Central Office, where board members Mary Saulters, Rick Barlow, Paulette Belton, Gerry Mims, Wade McBride, and Dennis Clary addressed a large agenda. Listed below are actions taken.

(1) Approved the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on August 3, 2026, and the minutes from the Special Called meeting held on August 13, 2026.

(2) The Board recognized Kristina Bourgeois – Jackson Parish 4-H.

(3) Approved the 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.

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

(5) Approve payment of the following bills: General Fund, Federal Program, School Food Service, Sales Tax, Special Education, and District Maintenance bills.

(6) Approve payment of the Employer’s Share of Group Benefits insurance premiums from the General Fund for the September 2026 Sales Tax distribution.

(7) Approved disposing of one (1) 2008 International Bus, Serial No. 4DRBUSKN78B654863, by taking the bus to a scrap yard. The bus was previously declared surplus and offered for sale; however, no bids met the minimum bid requirement.

(8) Approved payment of $18,186.28 to Howard Technology Solutions for Securly Classroom, Securly Aware, and Securly Filter renewal for all schools, to be paid from the General Fund. This is under TIPS/TAPS Computers/Equipments Contract #230105.

(9) Approved payment of $17,000.00 to Career Compass of Louisiana for the renewal of individual college and career coaching for Seniors at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School, and Weston High School, to be paid from 2026-2027 Career Development funds. Career Compass is a Sole Source.

(10) Agreed to rescind the motion made at the April 13, 2026 Board meeting: A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary, and carried to approve payment to Uniti Fiber in the amount of $27,949.75 to purchase E-Rate Cat 2 equipment for E-Rate Year 2026-2027, to be paid from the General Fund.

(11) Approved payment to Uniti Fiber in the amount of $29,115.76 to purchase E-Rate Cat 2 equipment for E-Rate Year 2026-2027, to be paid from the General Fund.

(12) Agreed to pay salary and benefits for up to eight (8) part-time interventionists (paid using the substitute salary schedule rates) and 25% of salaries and benefits for three (3) Title One paraprofessionals to provide small group high dosage tutoring embedded in the school day at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, Quitman High School, and Weston High School, not to exceed $79,000.00, to be paid from the High Dosage Tutoring Grant.

(13) Jennifer Colvin, Business Manager, presented the Financial Report.

(14) Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

(15) Adopted the resolution granting Bonnie Buckelew permission to sign the State of Louisiana Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $178,000.00 (Acquisition, Equipment and Operating Expenses for materials and supplies, as well as labor costs to install lighting and electrical upgrades to the baseball and softball fields at Weston High School) for and on behalf of the Jackson Parish School Board.

(16) Adopted the resolution granting Bonnie Buckelew permission to sign the State of Louisiana Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $200,000.00 for operations (Acquisition, Equipment and Operating Expenses for materials and supplies, as well as labor costs to renovate and enhance the facilities at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School and Quitman High School) for and on behalf of the Jackson Parish School Board.

(17) Approved payment of $38,895.76 to Servpro for the Mold Remediation at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School Support building, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District fund.

(18) Approved payment of $33,495.76 to Servpro for the Mold Remediation at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from the Jonesboro Hodge District fund.

(19) Approved payment of $32,721.54 to Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for labor and materials to replace ceiling tile and insulation at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from the Jonesboro Hodge District fund.

(20) Approved payment of $5,115.59 to Altec Environmental Consulting, Inc. for Air Quality Assessment at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from the Jonesboro Hodge District fund.

(21) Approved payment of $15,667.23 to Wood Electronic, LLC for wiring replacement at Quitman High School, to be paid from the Quitman District fund.

(22) Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the Transportation Committee meeting held prior to the Board meeting.

(23) Granted approval to Weston High School Varsity Cheerleaders, along with their sponsors Shayla Heard and Alyssa Hogue, to attend the Varsity Spirit Citrus Bowl Halftime Performance in Orlando, Florida, from December 30, 2026 through January 3, 2027. All expenses will be paid by the Weston High School Cheerleaders.

(24) Granted approval to Weston High School Baseball to travel to Millington and Memphis, Tennessee, April 1-3, 2027, to participate in the USA High School Challenge Tournament. All expenses will be paid by Weston High School Baseball.

(24) Granting approval for Elsie Flynn from Weston High School, along with advisor Derek Shields, to attend the Weston FFA Convention October 19th – 24th, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Expenses will be reimbursed according to IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions policy.

(25) Paulette Belton reported to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

(26) Agreed to revise the following policies:
• JGCE – Child Abuse
• GBRIA – Personal Leave
• GBRIB – Sick Leave
• JD – Discipline
• JDD – Suspension
• JDE – Expulsion
• IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities
• IDDFC – Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
• JGCFA – Behavioral Health Services for Students
• EBBC – Emergency Operations Plans
• JGCD – Administration of Medicine

To view a copy of the official meeting minutes of the Jackson Parish School Board on September 14th, go to Public Notice in the Classifieds Section of the Jackson Parish Journal.

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Over the past four years, Josh Taylor has built the Louisiana Tech University softball program into one of the best in Conference USA. His prowess has earned him Coach of the Year honors in 2022 and 2024, a regular-season conference championship, and five straight 30-win seasons.

Player development and his ability to recognize and recruit talent in North Louisiana have been instrumental in keeping Louisiana Tech winning, as shown by the five current North Louisiana players on the roster, including local legend Maggie Guyotte from Quitman High School.

On Tuesday, September 15th, Taylor struck “gold’ once again. Or maybe that should be said “blue and gold”. That was when Hallie Kate Pullig, of three-time defending Class B state champion Quitman High School, decided to join her former teammate and continue her softball career at Louisiana Tech.

“I am so excited to announce that I have committed to Louisiana Tech University to further my academic and athletic career. Thank you, Jesus, for giving me the ability to play the sport that I love at the next level. Thank you, Mom, Dad, Hudson, the rest of my family, and coaches for supporting me throughout this journey. Your unwavering love and encouragement have kept me going and made me not just a better player, but a better person. Lastly, I would like to thank Coach Taylor, Coach Tyler, Coach Madie, and the rest of the Louisiana Tech coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play for this amazing program! I am forever grateful.” – Hallie Kate Pullig

Pullig will become one of the youngest players ever signed by the Lady Techsters. The 2025 and 2026 first-team Class B All-Stater and 2024 Class B championship game MVP (as an 8th grader) will enter her fifth season as a starter for Quitman High School this coming spring, but she is only beginning her junior year of high school.

“Hallie Kate is one of the hardest workers we have coached. From the time she was in 6th grade, you could tell she was going to be special. She is another coach on the field and a great leader on the team. The girls look up to her when things aren’t great, but she steps up, cheers the team on, and helps us rally to victory. She is also a great competitor who always shows up when the lights are bright.” – QHS Coaching Staff.

During her four-year career at Quitman High School, which began as a 7th grader, Pullig has compiled 161 hits in 417 at-bats for an outstanding .386 career batting average, including 36 doubles, 5 triples, and 23 home runs, as well as 148 RBI and 121 runs scored. Added are 16 stolen bases. And remember, she is just now entering her junior year.

While those statistics are worthy in their own right, Pullig may be best known for her ability to come up big in big games. This is shown by her incredible stats in Quitman’s three state championship victories: in tournament competition, Pullig has 10 hits in 23 at-bats for a .434 batting average, including 3 doubles, 3 triples, 1 home run, 4 runs scored, and a mind-blowing 16 runs batted in.

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Safety First! That was the message Jonesboro Mayor James “Spike” Harris conveyed when he met with members of the Town of Jonesboro Public Works Sewer Treatment Operations Division on Tuesday, September 15th, at City Hall.

In preparation for upcoming work to help revitalize the North Oxidation Pond, Harris held the meeting to provide an important safety briefing on sewer treatment operations, including proper chlorination procedures and ensuring the system is operated safely, effectively, and responsibly.

“Our administration believes it is our responsibility to help protect our employees, our wastewater system, and ultimately our community,” said Harris. “Proper training, safety procedures, and accountability matter.”

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In honor of his tremendous offensive and defensive performance this past Friday, which helped Jonesboro-Hodge High School secure a 50-6 victory over Delhi Charter, Lon’trevious “Tre” Burns has been presented with the first-ever “Ironman” Award by Big Law Media.

Burns was selected over several northeast Louisiana players after compiling a tremendous “two-way” performance of 7 carries for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns and 1 catch for 65 yards and a score on offense and recording 8 tackles, 5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery on defense.

Big Law Media is a new social media site by Codi “Big Law” Lawrence that promotes the players and schools competing in football in North Louisiana and South Arkansas.

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The Jackson Parish Golf Course announces that registration is underway for the 2026 Course Championship Tournament, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27. The individual 36-hole competition costs $25.00 per person and will be divided into 49 & Under and 50 & Over divisions, with the number of flights determined by how many people sign up.

To learn more or sign up to play, contact Peyton Mitchell at (318) 245-4915 or the Jackson Parish Golf Course at (318) 259-7247.

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The final junior high basketball tournament of the season will be played on Thursday and Friday at Weston High School. Expected to compete are 8 teams in the girls division and 7 in the boys bracket, with Calvin, Choudrant, Castor, Claiborne Christian, Dodson, and Quitman along with the Weston “A” and “B” teams on the girls side and all the same playing in the boys bracket, minus the “B” team from host Weston.

Headlining the tourney is the host Weston Lady Wolves, who will look to continue their season-long 14-game winning streak when they open tourney play against Claiborne Christian at 6:45 pm on Thursday. Another local team worthy of mention is the boys’ team from Quitman Junior High, who will put their 12-3 record on the line against Calvin after the Weston girls’ “B” team opens the tournament at 3:45 on Thursday. In other action involving local schools, the Quitman girls (5-7) will play Dodson in the nightcap on Thursday, with tip-off expected at 8:15 p.m., and the Weston boys (3-11) will play Claiborne Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Tuesday Tilts

Weston 31, Saline 20 (Girls): As has been the case for most of the now 14-game season-long winning streak, Weston was led offensively by Saniyah Salsberry and Kate Keiffer. The pair scored 12 and 11 points each and accounted for all but eight of the Lady Wolverines’ points, which came from Hannah Aldy and Shelby Johns, who scored 6 and 2 points each.

Saline 44, Weston 21 (boys): Kaston Bamburg and Damani Morgan scored 15 and 14 points, respectively, to lead neighboring Saline to a road victory over Weston. Seven players scored for the Wolves, led by Hank Snuggs with 7 points and Kaine Stassen with 5. Ashton Paggett, Mason Greer, Ritchie Faust, and Parker Hightower each scored two points, and Remi Davis chipped in a free throw.

Monday Games

Quitman 24 Doyline 6 (girls): The Lady Wolverines won their road contest thanks to 11 points from Elliot Savage and 7 points from Savannah Porter. Charlea Jones also chipped in 4 points, and Jaicee Hall added a basket.

Quitman 41 Doyline 37 (boys): In the contest that saw the lead change 11 times over the first three quarters, Quitman took control in the final frame by outscoring home-standing Doyline 9-2 to rally for their 11th victory in 14 games. Aiden Reed and Jaxen Culpepper led the Wolverines with 14 and 13 points, respectively. Jace Reed scored 6, Kyree Boston finished with 4, and both Bentley Ponder and Luke Davis made a basket.

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Interested in becoming a Practical Nurse? Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) – Jonesboro Campus is hosting a Practical Nurse Interest Meeting for anyone who wants to learn more about the Practical Nursing program!

To learn about program requirements, the application process, career opportunities, and what to expect as a Practical Nursing student, a meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on September 29th at the LDCC Jonesboro campus, located at 236 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro.

To learn more, call the LDCC Jonesboro campus at (318) 480 – 5000 or visit www.ladelta.edu

This is a great opportunity

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During his three-year playing career at Jonesboro-Hodge High School (2020-2022), Cameron “Chase” Leonard played an integral role in helping JHHS compete in Class 2A, including making a state semifinal appearance, despite being one of the smallest schools in the classification.

Wearing #5 as a “two-way” player for the Tigers, meaning playing on both offense and defense, Leonard compiled career statistics of 25 receptions for 257 yards and 3 touchdowns on offense and 102 solo tackles, 36 assists, 13 tackles for a loss, and 2 forced fumbles on defense.

That prowess earned Leonard a scholarship to Louisiana Christian University (LCU) in Pineville, where he has helped LCU to a 3-0 start this year, including going 2-0 in the Sooner Athletic Conference, and a #17 ranking in the national NAIA rankings. This includes the first-ever victory by an NAIA school over an NCAA Division I opponent, when the Wildcats beat Northwestern State University to open the season.

Leonard, now a junior at LCU, still wears his favored #5 and is again playing an important role for his team, having had his most productive day as a Wildcat, making 7 tackles, 2 tackles for a loss, and 1 pass breakup from his cornerback position to help LCU win 44-27 over Wayland Baptist. On Saturday, September 19th, LCU will travel to Baton Rouge, LA, to play Southern University.

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Tickets are now on sale for the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce annual Chamber Banquet. The event will be held on September 24th in the Family Life Center of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Special guest speaker Dr. Jim Henderson, President of Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, will be featured. This always-entertaining event will begin at 6:00 pm with a social hour and silent auction, followed by the program and dinner at 7:00 pm. The dress code is business attire.

Tickets, available from any JPCC board member or at the JPCC office at 601 South Cooper Avenue in Jonesboro, are $25 per person or $250.00 for a table sponsorship, which includes 8 tickets. A table sponsorship lets you sit with friends and business associates. You are encouraged to purchase your admission ticket(s) as soon as possible, as tables are limited. Tables are assigned after receiving payment.

With a corporate sponsorship that includes two tickets, your logo will appear on the back of the program. Your name will also appear on a sign at the entrance, and you will receive special recognition during the banquet.

Corporate sponsorship costs are as follows:
Platinum $ 1000.00
Gold $ 500.00
Silver $ 250.00

Attention all men supporters of the Jonesboro-Hodge High School football team! Do you have a son, grandson, nephew, brother, or other family member playing for the Tigers this season? Or maybe you aren’t related to a player on the team at all – This is your call to action!

Membership in the Jonesboro-Hodge Football Touchdown Club is still being accepted!

The Jonesboro-Hodge Football Touchdown Club is looking for men willing to step up, support the young men representing JHHS, and help the football program succeed. To show your support and become a member, call either Leroy Blow at (318) 254-3885, David Belton at (318) 245-4481, or Gerry Mims at (318) 614-7160.

Show your Tiger Pride by becoming a Touchdown Club member today!

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In the 1880s, getting mail in remote parts of the United States was exciting. In the era before electricity, mail and newspapers were the only connection between rural communities and the outside world. Dorsey was one of the many rural mail carriers for the U.S. Postal Service. Rural is an understatement in his case. You see, for several years in the 1880s, Dorsey was the only mail carrier between Barstow and Calico in California’s rugged Mojave Desert because no one else wanted the job. Dorsey lived in the silver mining town of Calico, about 10 miles as the crow flies northeast of Barstow. Ten miles may not seem like a great distance by our modern standards, but between Calico and Barstow stands the 2641-foot elevation Lead Mountain. Going around Lead Mountain would have added another four miles each way to Dorsey’s trek, so Dorsey went up and over the mountain. Dorsey did not ride in a wagon or on a horse. He walked.

Each day, Dorsey donned his satchel and began walking through the heat, dust, and over rugged terrain to Barstow. He knew what time the train from the California Southern Railroad was scheduled to arrive in Barstow, and so he left in plenty of time to meet it. If Dorsey was ahead of the train, which he normally was, he rested and relaxed in town. As soon as the train arrived, Dorsey met the postman at the train’s mail car, loaded his satchel with mail destined for Calico, and began the return trip. On a good day, Dorsey could make the whole trip in about seven or eight hours.

Half a century later, the people of Barstow began searching for a photograph of the local legendary mail carrier so they could honor him with his own U.S. Postage stamp. Unfortunately, Dorsey’s likeness was never used on a postage stamp. To the people of Barstow and the few inhabitants of Calico, Dorsey remains a local hero. They still talk about his daily walks between their towns… on his four legs. You see, Dorsey, the rural mail carrier, was a black-and-white collie.

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When Benoit Ford Inc. purchased Jay Mallard Ford in Jonesboro, LA, on January 15, 2025, it promised to bring “small-town values, big-city deals” and provide tremendous employment opportunities for local residents.

Continuing to fulfill that pledge, Benoit Ford is now accepting applications for positions in the Service Department, where it will hire two people as Oil/Lube techs who will also begin a direct apprenticeship program to become certified service technicians.

Pay will depend on experience, and benefits will be included.

To learn more or schedule an interview, call Benoit Ford in Jonesboro at (318) 259-9881 and ask for Jordan Benoit.

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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

GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLL
#38213
CLARENCE RAY JACKSON

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

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

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

Brent Barnett, Sheriff
Ex-Officio, Auctioneer

August 5, 2026
September 9, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

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

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE,
Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 23 day of September, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

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

Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

August 12, 2026
September 16, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
#38264
ALMA DIAS GRAHAM

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 21 day of October, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

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

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

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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

POSITION: Operator 1
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department

Description:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Basic Responsibilities:

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

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Benoit Ford in Jonesboro has openings for two Oil/Lube Techs who will also serve as direct apprentices to certify for service technician positions. Pay plan depends on experience. Benefits are included. To schedule an interview, call (318) 259-9881 and ask for Jordan Benoit.

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

L P Saw Shop
2612 Hwy 4
Jonesboro, LA
(318) 259 – 4056

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

Pardue Builders Supply
705 South Hudson Avenue
Jonesboro, LA
(318) 259 – 2529

ATTENTION HUNTERS! Pardue Builders Supply in Jonesboro is now offering Camo Paint in Olive, Green, Black, and Tan for $21.99 per gallon. Also available are Tactacam 3.0 Field Cameras at $119.00 each.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Chatham
Regular Call Meeting Minutes
September 08, 2026

The Village of Chatham held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 08, 2026, at 6:00 pm.
The meeting was called to order and roll call was taken and the following were present: Mayor Gregory Harris, council members Toni Malone, Sue Proffer and Bernadine James.
Motion to approve minutes from regular meeting held on August 11, 2026, was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all.
Motion to pay monthly bills was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all.
Motion to Adopt Resolution 2026.02 Millage rate for 2026 was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all.
Motion to introduce Ordinance 2026.02 Budget for FY 26.27 was made by Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all. Vote was as follows:
Toni Malone- yay,
Sue Proffer- yay,
Bernadine James- Yay
Motion to approve building permit 2026.05 was made by Bernadine James and seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all.
Motion to allow mayor to not charge customer Jaclyn Hensley for sewer service for the month of August was made by Bernadine James and seconded by Sue Proffer; the vote was as follows:
Toni Malone – Nay
Sue Proffer – Yay
Bernadine James – Yay
Motion to approve financial statements made by Bernadine James and seconded by Toni Malone and approved by all.
Motion to adjourn was made Toni Malone and seconded by Bernadine James and approved by all.

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2026

The Jackson Parish School Board met in a regular scheduled meeting at 11:00 a.m. on September 14, 2026 at Jackson Parish School Board, 315 Pershing Highway, Jonesboro, Louisiana.

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

Absent: Calvin Waggoner

Gerry Mims gave the Invocation.

Dennis Clary led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The meeting was called to order by Mary Saulters.

A motion was made by Wade McBride seconded by Rick Barlow and carried to approve the minutes from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on August 3, 2026.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to approve the minutes from the Special Called meeting held on August 13, 2026.

The Board recognized Kristina Bourgeois – Jackson Parish 4-H.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Wade McBride and carried to approve the 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets.

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

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Wade McBride and carried approving to pay Employer’s Share of Group Benefits insurance premiums from General Fund for the September 2026 Sales Tax distribution.
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A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried approving the disposal of one (1) 2008 International Bus, Serial No. 4DRBUSKN78B654863, by taking the bus to a scrap yard. The bus was previously declared surplus and offered for sale; however, no bids were received that met the minimum bid requirement.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment of $18,186.28 to Howard Technology Solutions for Securly Classroom, Securly Aware and Securly Filter renewal for all schools, to be paid from General Fund. This is under TIPS/TAPS Computers/Equipments Contract #230105.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment of $17,000.00 to Career Compass of Louisiana for the renewal of individual college and career coaching for Seniors at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, to be paid from 2026-2027 Career Development funds. Career Compass is a Sole Source.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried approving to rescind the motion made at the April 13, 2026 Board meeting: A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to approve payment to Uniti Fiber in the amount of $27,949.75 to purchase E-Rate Cat 2 equipment for E-Rate Year 2026-2027, to be paid from General Fund.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving payment to Uniti Fiber in the amount of $29,115.76 to purchase E-Rate Cat 2 equipment for E-Rate Year 2026-2027, to be paid from General Fund.

A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried approving to pay salary and benefits for up to eight (8) part-time interventionists (paid using the substitute salary schedule rates) and 25% of salaries and benefits for three (3) Title One paraprofessionals to provide small group high dosage tutoring embedded in the school day at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, Quitman High School and Weston High School, not to exceed $79,000.00, to be paid from High Dosage Tutoring Grant.

Jennifer Colvin, Business Manager presented the Financial Report.

Wade McBride reported to the Board on the meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Gerry Mims and carried adopting the resolution granting Bonnie Buckelew permission to sign the State of Louisiana Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Act 3 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $178,000.00 (Acquisition, Equipment and Operating Expenses for materials and supplies, as well as labor costs to install lighting and electrical upgrades to the baseball and softball fields at Weston High School) for and on behalf of the Jackson Parish School Board.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried adopting the resolution granting Bonnie Buckelew permission to sign the State of Louisiana Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Act 961 of the 2026 Regular Legislative Session in the amount of $200,000.00 for operations (Acquisition. Equipment and Operating Expenses for materials and supplies, as well as labor costs to renovate and enhance the facilities at Jonesboro Hodge High School, Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School and Quitman High School) for and on behalf of the Jackson Parish School Board.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment of $38,895.76 to Servpro for the Mold Remediation at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School Support building, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District fund.
A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried approving payment of $33,495.76 to Servpro for the Mold Remediation at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District fund.
A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment of $32,721.54 to Dodson Enterprises, Inc. for labor and materials to replace ceiling tile and insulation at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District fund.
A motion was made by Paulette Belton, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried approving payment of $5,115.59 to Altec Environmental Consulting, Inc. for Air Quality Assessment at Jonesboro Hodge Elementary School, to be paid from Jonesboro Hodge District fund.
A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow band carried to approve payment of $15,667.23 to Wood Electronic, LLC for wiring replacement at Quitman High School, to be paid from Quitman District fund.

Gerry Mims reported to the Board on the meeting of the Transportation Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried granting approval to Weston High School Varsity Cheerleaders, along with their sponsors Shayla Heard and Alyssa Hogue to attend the Varsity Spirit Citrus Bowl Halftime Performance in Orlando, Florida, from December 30, 2026 through January 3, 2027. All expenses will be paid by the Weston High School Cheerleaders

A motion was made by Gerry Mims, seconded by Rick Barlow and carried granting approval to Weston High School Baseball to travel to Millington and Memphis, Tennessee, April 1-3, 2027 to participate in the USA High School Challenge Tournament. All expenses will be paid by Weston High School Baseball.

A motion was made by Dennis Clary, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried granting approval for Elsie Flynn from Weston High School, along with advisor Derek Shields, to attend the Weston FFA Convention October 19th – 24th, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Expenses will be reimbursed according to policy IFCB – Field Trips and Excursions.
Paulette Belton reported to the Board on the meeting of the Policy Committee held prior to the Board meeting.

A motion was made by Rick Barlow, seconded by Paulette Belton and carried to revise the following policies:
• JGCE – Child Abuse
• GBRIA – Personal Leave
• GBRIB – Sick Leave
• JD – Discipline
• JDD – Suspension
• JDE – Expulsion
• IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities
• IDDFC – Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
• JGCFA – Behavioral Health Services for Students
• EBBC – Emergency Operations Plans
• JGCD – Administration of Medicine

A motion was made by Wade McBride, seconded by Dennis Clary and carried to adjourn at 11:20 a.m.

The Jackson Parish School Board will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, September 14th. The session will take place in the Conference Room of the Jackson Parish School District Central Office at 11:00 am. Prior to the session, a Public Meeting will be held at 10:15 at the same location, where the 2026-27 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets will be open for discussion.

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

Jackson Parish School Board Meeting Agenda

1. Invocation— Gerry Mims
2. Pledge Of Allegiance — Dennis Clary
3. Call to Order
4. Consider approving the minutes as presented from the Regular Scheduled meeting held on August 3, 2026.
5. Consider approving the minutes as presented from the Special Called Meeting held on August 13, 2026.
6. Recognize Kristina Bourgeois — Jackson Parish 4-H
7. Consider approving the 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Budgets
8. Consider adopting items in the Committee Reports
9. Superintendent’s Comments
10. Adjourn

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that both Keppler Creek bridges on LA 155, east of Quitman in Jackson Parish, are now closed. The bridges are located approximately 3.6 and 4.4 miles west of the intersection with LA 146, and immediately east of Parish Road 296/St. Rest Road. 

These closures are anticipated to remain in place for about 5 months, weather permitting.

DOTD is sending this notification on behalf of the Office of Louisiana Highway Construction (OLHC), which manages construction activities for non-federal aid (NFA) routes and bridge bundle projects statewide.

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles must use an alternate route.

Alternate Route: Detour signage will be in place.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to drive with caution through the construction site and watch 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.

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