One of the first things you notice when you attend a football game at Delhi Charter High School is their attempt to resemble the University of Florida by using the “Gators” as their moniker, having the same blue and orange color scheme on their uniforms, and even calling their football field the “Swamp”.

After the 50-6 dismantling executed by Jonesboro-Hodge this past Friday night that moved the Tigers to 2-0 for the first time since 2020, Tiger supporters think of the DCHS on-campus gridiron as the “Memory Maker”.

Two years ago, JHHS visited Delhi Charter, and despite losing a thrilling contest, Christian McGuire set a new Tiger single-game receiving record of 230 yards, and Dakota Knox moved into second all-time in single-game passing yards with 295.

This time, Tigers running back/defensive back Lon’trevious “Tre” Burns enjoyed a “game for the ages,” delivering one of the best individual all-around performances in Tiger history and setting what is believed to be yet another school record.

His final individual statistics were simply “eye-popping.” Offensively, Burns rushed for 108 yards in only 9 carries while scoring twice on runs of 12 and 61 yards and also ran for a two-point conversion. He added another touchdown on a 65-yard catch and scored on three straight Tiger possessions.

Impressive right? Check out what he did on defense!

Burns led JHHS with 8 tackles that included what is believed to be a single-game school record of FIVE sacks. He actually should have been given six, but despite corralling the DCHS quarterback behind the line, it was ruled as no gain, coming at the end of his making five tackles in a row. He also forced a fumble and recovered another, which he almost returned for a touchdown.

“It was without a doubt his best game as a Tiger and one of the better all-around performances by a player that I can remember,” said JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship. “But he wasn’t the only one who had a great game.”

The coach, who saw his team move to 2-0 on the year for only the second time in his school record 14-year tenure, was right about that! Several Tigers deserve special mention for their help in scoring the most points and securing the biggest one-sided victory since the 51-0 win over Bunkie in 2021.

King Campbell – Completed 4 of 8 attempts for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns, passed for a two-point conversion, and made 2 point-after-touchdown (PAT) kicks.
JuQuan Qualls – Returned a punt 49 yards for a touchdown and scored on a 2-point conversion catch.
Michael Malone – Recovered 2 fumbles and returned one 15 yards for a touchdown.
Reginald Hemphill – Made a career-best 5 tackles, including two for a loss and one sack.
Dylan Hayes – Recorded 2 tackles for a loss and one sack, blocked a punt, and recovered a fumble for a touchdown.
Channing Gray Jr. – Caught a 26-yard touchdown pass.

As a team, JHHS recorded 303 yards in total offense and was an impressive 4/5 in third-down conversions, while the defense limited Delhi Charter to just 166 yards and only five first downs, and forced two turnovers, both of which ended up in Tiger touchdowns.

“I am very pleased with the total team effort,” concluded Blankenship. “It was the kind of showing that you don’t really expect this early in the season.”

Next week! Always the most anticipated game of the year, JHHS will travel to Winnfield to take on its oldest rival for the 100th time in the series, one of the oldest and longest in LHSAA history. On a side note, this is the first time in recent memory that both teams enter the matchup with a 2-0 record. Game time is set for 7:00 pm at Dokes-Walker Stadium in Winnfield.

Team	1	2	3	4	Final
Jonesboro-Hodge (2-0)	24	13	13	0	50
Delhi Charter (0-2)	0	0	0	6	6

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The Village of Chatham, LA, held its regularly scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, in the Town Hall conference room at 1709 Oak Street. Council members Toni Malone, Sue Proffer, and Bernadine James, along with Chatham Mayor Gregory Harris, were present.

The session began with approval of the minutes from the August meeting and authorization to pay monthly bills. By unanimous decision, Resolution 2026.02, which set the Millage Rate for 2026, was adopted, followed by the introduction of Ordinance 2026.02 regarding the budget for 2026-27.

The council then approved Building Permit 2026.05, followed by the council agreeing to allow Mayor Harris to waive sewer service charges for customer Jaclyn Hensley for the month of August. Approval of the financial statements concluded the session.

For complete minutes of the September 8th council meeting, see the Classifieds Section of the Jackson Parish Journal.

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The Super Bee Speedway in Chatham, LA, announces that Mechanics Race Night, which was scheduled for the Labor Day weekend but was forced to be canceled, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 19th, which is proving to be an advantage for all who will participate, as extra money and double points for the winners have been added. A breakdown of expected payouts is as follows.

Limited Modified — $1,000 TO WIN
Factory Stock — $1,000 TO WIN
Street Stock — $1,000 TO WIN
Pro Mod — $1,000 TO WIN
Sportster — $500 TO WIN
Tuners — $500 TO WIN

Mechanics Race

The guys and girls who keep these cars going every week will get their chance behind the wheel in the LAST race of the night!

The gates will open at 5:00 pm. The entry fee is $20.00 for adults, $10.00 for kids aged 6-12, and as always, kids 5 and under get in free

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With Saturday, September 12th recognized annually as National Police Women’s Day to honor and celebrate the courage, dedication, and contributions of women in law enforcement, Jonesboro Police Chief Israel Smith gave honor to the five women in the Jonesboro Police Department in the following post submitted on Facebook.

Today, the Jonesboro Police Department proudly recognizes the dedicated women who wear the badge and serve our community with courage, professionalism, and compassion.

We salute:
Officer Hudson
Officer Anderson
Patrol Officer Jackson
Patrol Officer Walker
Officer Williams

Law enforcement demands sacrifice, strength, patience, and a heart for service. These women represent those qualities each time they put on the uniform. On National Police Woman’s Day, we thank you for answering the call, standing alongside your fellow officers, and serving the citizens of Jonesboro. Your service matters. Your presence matters. And your contribution to this department does not go unnoticed. Thank you for your service and dedication to the Jonesboro Police Department and our community.
—Chief Israel Smith
Jonesboro Police Department

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Weston High School has released the 2026 Homecoming Court. Featured are 22 young men and women representing the 9th -12rth grade classes. Homecoming will be celebrated on October 23rd. A listing of all who were selected by grade is below. Congratulations to all!

WHS 2026 Homecoming Court

Seniors
Bailey Brown
Allison Morgan
Brooklyn Slaughter
Jaylin Williams
Ty Henderson
Brody Tidwell
Abram Toms
Liam Weaver

Juniors
Carly Jo Griffin
Anna Shows
Carlynn Waters
Tanner Allen
Easton Borders
Remy Kennard

Sophomores
Eliza Crocker
Allie Middleton
Malachi Harris
AJ Woodward

Freshmen
Rachel Bandy
Laken Borders
Eli Henderson
Colten Otwell

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Quitman High School was one of an astounding 85 schools from Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas to take part in the prestigious “Border Dash” Cross Country Meet held on Saturday, September 12th at the South Course of the Recreational Complex in Bossier City. The meet had 4 three mile races divided into freshman girls and boys and varsity girls and boys competition.

“It was hot! It was humid! It was a large group, but these boys and girls ran hard,” said Miranda Horton Savana. “I’m very proud of them.”

In varsity girls competition of the locals who competed, Kaleigh King had the best finish, coming in 61st place, with Anna Pardue checking in just two spots back at 63rd and Audrina Martin finishing in 74th. Lindsay Woods came in 100th and Emma Thomas finished 116th in the field that contained 143 runners.

Josiah Ramsey turned in the best performance of local boys placing 69th in the 143 man field. Luke Sims, Carson Savana, and Mason Thomas all from QHS came in 73rd, 82nd and 87th respectively while Bentley Cox, Cooper Roton, and Nolan Thomas finished in 119th, 140th and 143rd.

Results of K-8 Chieftain Invitational

Girls and Boys from Quitman and Weston Elementary and Junior High Cross Country teams traveled to Calhoun, LA on Saturday, September 12th to take part in the Chieftain Invitationals with several coming home with top ten finishes. Jackson Parish had 105 runners take part in the event that saw 46 schools participate in that fielded different divisions raning from Kindergarten to 8 divisions.

K-2 Girls:
Katie Futrell (Quitman) – 11th Place
Hadlee Tolar (Quitman) – 17th Place
Aria Decou (Quitman) – 33rd Place
Reiley Franks (Quitman) – 44th Place
Gabby Hyde (Quitman) – 45th Place

K-2 Boys:
Brax Netherland (Quitman) – 5th Place
Lex Walsworth (Quitman) – 11th Place
Dawson Otwell (Weston) – 13th Place
Parker Pardue (Weston) – 28th Place
Hayne Hogue (Weston) – 32nd Place
Alex Martin (Quitman) – 79th Place
Jack Wisecarver (Quitman) – 128th Place

3rd – 4th Girls:
Lennyn Jo Rogers (Quitman) – 23rd Place
Adalee Russell (Weston) – 31st Place
Harper Millien (Quitman) – 45th Place
Valeri Blanco (Weston) – 50th Place
Eva Martin (Quitman) – 64th Place
Bristol Warren (Quitman) – 84th Place

3rd – 4th Boys:
Emmett Thomas (Quitman) – 8th Place
Cole Burton (Quitman) – 11th Place
Axle Mullins (Quitman) – 18th Place
Kreed Delaughter (Quitman) – 20th Place
Matthew Buchan (Quitman) – 21st Place
Jayce Linton (Weston) – 39th Place
Brennon Otwell (Weston) – 53rd Place
Jackson Linton (Weston) – 56th Place
Gunner Hyde (Quitman) – 63rd Place
Damian Norman (Weston) – 68th Place
Landry Anderson (Weston) – 69th Place
Jake Patton (Quitman) – 75th Place
Blake Rieson (Weston) – 80th Place
Austyn Shell (Quitman) – 101st Place

5th – 6th Girls:
Madelyn Spillman (Quitman) – 16th Place
Braxton Whatley (Quitman) – 84th Place
Paisely Sutton (Weston) – 89th Place
Bree Blanco (Weston) – 99th Place
Natasha Norman (Weston) – 119th Place

5th – 6th Boys:
Mason Caldwell (Quitman) – 16th Place
Jaycob Rogers (Quitman) – 19th Place
Lyndon Walsworth (Quitman) – 35th Place
Cameron Pardue (Weston) – 37th Place
Carter Hall (Weston) – 49th Place
Reece Althiemer (Quitman) – 75th Place
Easton Buchan (Quitman) – 79th Place
Austin North (Quitman) 124th Place
Thomas Sessions (Quitman) – 125th Place

7th – 8th Girls
Anzlea McGee (Quitman) – 26th Place
Karlee Altheimer (Quitman) – 30th Place
Aubrey King (Quitman) – 31st Place
Emery Dickens (Quitman) – 50th Place
Bexley Franks (Quitman) – 57 Place
Raelynn Cox (Quitman) – 60th Place

7th – 8th Boys:
James Lewis (Weston) – 49th Place
Avery Buchan (Quitman – 80th Place
Lincoln Robertson (Quitman) – 81st Place
Nathan McGee (Quitman) – 84th Place
Devon Hernandez (Quitman) – 88th Place

Local schools Quitman and Weston traveled to West Monroe this past Thursday and Friday for the Claiborne Christian School Junior High basketball tournament. The locals won four of the six games scheduled, with the Quitman boys winning twice, the Weston girls running their unbeaten streak this season to 13 straight with a victory in their only game of the tourney, QJH girls winning one and losing one to give them a 5-7 record, and the WJH boys dropping both games they played to fall to 3-10 overall.

Thursday Games

Quitman 19 Simsboro 18 (girls): Lily Tolar made only two points, but they were huge, as the last-minute basket after she came into the contest for the first time lifted the Lady Wolverines to a thrilling victory after falling behind 10-0 to start the game. Early on, it was all Simsboro who turned a 10-2 first-quarter lead into a 14-5 advantage at the half. The second half was a different story. Elliot Savage, who led Quitman in scoring with 13, scored 7 straight points for QJH to narrow the deficit to 16-12, setting up the furious 4th-quarter rally that was fueled by 4 points from Jaicee Hall.

Quitman 50 Simsboro 34 (boys): Aiden Reed and Jaxen Culpepper both reached “double digits” in scoring with 18 and 10 points each to lead the high-scoring attack. Luke Davie scored 6, Jase Reed finished with 4, Bentley Ponder had 3, and both Sheppard Norred and Khyree Boston tallied two points apiece. Kutter Blalock added a free throw to round out the scoring for the Wolverines

Friday Games

Weston 31 FCCS 2 (girls): The Lady Wolves tied a national record that can never be broken by holding Family Community Christian School scoreless for the first three quarters in yet another dominating effort. Kate Keiffer and Saniyah Salsberry led in scoring with 14 and 8 points each, while Ryleigh Puffer finished with four and Bailey McCurday tallied three. Brooklyn Keiffer and Shelby Johns chipped in with a basket apiece as well.

Claiborne Christian 22 Weston 18 (boys): The Wolves took a 10-4 halftime lead, but the tourney host won the second half by an 18-8 margin. Hank Snuggs led WJH in scoring with 6 points, followed by Ashton Paggett and Kaine Stassen scoring 4 points each. Eli Jones chipped in with a basket.

Quitman 35, Weston 4 (boys): It was all Quitman in the all-Jackson Parish matchup as the Wolverines took a 15-2 first-quarter lead that grew to 24-4 at the half. QJH had a balanced scoring attack, with 9 players making points, led by Aiden Reed’s 7 points and 6 from Luke Davis. Four players scored four points (Jamikal Hall, Khyree Boston, Bentley Ponder, Jase Reed), and the trio of Kutter Blalock, Sheppard Norred, and Asher Norred added a basket each. Hank Snuggs and Kaine Stassen scored two points each for Weston.

Upcoming Schedule:

Weston will host Saline for a girls and boys game as well as a girls “B” game on Tuesday, September 15th, and then host the Weston Tourney on the 17th and 18th. Quitman will travel to Doyline on Monday, September 14th, before taking part in the Weston Tourney.

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You are cordially invited to attend a “Meet and Greet” fundraiser for Yumeaka Washington, candidate for District B Judge, which comprises Jackson, Bienville, and Claiborne parishes, on September 21st at the Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, located at 182 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. The event will run from 6:00-7:30 pm.

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The Jackson Parish Chapter of the Grambling University National Alumni Association (GUNAA) has scheduled a meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15th. The session will take place in the Conference Room at the Town of Jonesboro City Hall, located at 128 Allen Avenue. Chapter President James Bradford encourages all members and those who wish to join to attend.

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Christian McGuire has been named an ALL-ACADEMIC TEAM honoree for 2025-2026 by the Athletic-American Conference and Tulane University Track @ Field. His academic excellence in medicine and dedication to track & field earned him the honor.

Adding to his tremendous resume, the scholar-athlete, who graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School in 2024, recently showed incredible versatility by writing, recording, and producing a song called “Make U Mine”, available on YouTube. The song is the second by McGuire, who also created “Costa Rica” in July 2026, which can be found on YouTube and Apple music/Spotify.

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Reservations are now being taken for the inaugural Gracepoint Christian Academy (GCA) “Fairways for Faith” two-person scramble golf tournament, which is scheduled to be played on Saturday, September 19th, at the Jackson Parish Golf Course, located at 524 Clubhouse Drive in Jonesboro.

The entry fee for the fundraising event, with all proceeds supporting GCA, is $200.00 per team. To register, contact Michael McDonald at (318) 245-2011, visit the website https://form.jotform.com/262085302715048, or scan the QR code below.

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The Jackson Parish School District announces that Jonesboro-Hodge High School has been named the “Cleanest Campus” for August. In recognition of the award, the JHHS Custodial Team was treated to a meal at Mama D’s Restaurant in Jonesboro, the sponsor of the award for the month.

“We are so proud of our custodians and the hard work they put in each day to keep JHHS clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff. We are also thankful for community partners like Mama D’s who take the time to recognize and support our employees!” – Jackson Parish School District

If your business would like to sponsor a meal for the custodians of the school that is selected as the “Cleanest Campus each month, contact Ashley Cotten at (318) 259-6611 ext. 6102 or by email at ashley.cotten@jpsbschools.us

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The Jackson Parish Legacy League, which gives athletes (ages 4-18) with physical and/or mental exceptionalities the opportunity to play sports by pairing them with a buddy, announces that registration is now open for a new basketball league.

You can register by visiting the Legacy League Facebook page or filling out a paper registration form at any school in Jackson Parish; registration is open until October 8th. Games are scheduled for December and January, but exact dates are still to be determined.

JPRD Still Accepting Registration for Basketball League

Register Now for JPRD Basketball Camp

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Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church and Reverend Dr. Gavin R. Hamms invite you to attend their Community Resource Fair on Saturday, September 19th. The free event will take place from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the New Fellowship Hall, located at 1717 Bethune Avenue in East Hodge, LA.

Enjoy family-fun activities, complete with giveaways, while taking the opportunity to visit community partner booths featuring health and wellness items, social and family services, education and employment, and local government and public information.

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As a long-time outdoor writer, my paths have crossed with many others in the same profession. Before outdoor writing organizations ceased to exist, my membership in the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association (LOWA) and the more regional group, the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association (SEOPA), were extremely valuable to me.

Not only was I able to learn from more experienced writers and broadcasters, the lifelong friendships that resulted were, to me, more important.

Although our annual conventions are now only memorable events of the past, I still get phone calls, text messages or rare visits from some of these special people. When I ponder over the list of some who have remained extra special to me, one name seems to have a way of working its way to the top.
Jim Spencer.

I know I’m not nor have I ever been what I consider in his class as far as accomplishments not only in the turkey woods but behind the keyboard of the computer. I can’t touch him or his level of passion in chasing, occasionally mastering and often being beaten by wild turkey gobblers. When it comes to sitting down and writing about turkey hunting exploits, I sit and marvel at his level of expertise at telling just what happened, why it happened, how he messed up or succeeded and just spilling his guts in ways only Jim can do.

While singing his praises to the heights, there is one fly in the ointment when it comes to just who this special guy is. That fly?

He lies. Oh, I don’t mean intentionally but I have caught him into telling at least half a dozen fibs that have been proven to be just that – outright lies.

I think the first time I caught him in a lie was after he wrote and published his book “Bad Birds” in 2010. He said “This will be the last turkey book I’ll ever write; I’m done”, or something like that. Well, guess what – in 2020, he wrote “Bad Birds 2”. Again, I heard the same comment about it being his last one. So what does he do in 2023 but come up with “Bad Birds 3”.

Since then, Spencer has come out with two or three more books about turkey hunting, proving that the man is absolutely obsessed by wild turkeys, and as much as he’d like to say he’s done with writing turkey books, he just can’t put a lid on it; he has to keep writing about these birds, although he is prone to lie and say it’s his last one. It’s like turkeys have control of his brain and just won’t let go.

Last week, I received a book in the mail, and it didn’t surprise me one bit to open the package, and there was the latest of Jim Spencer’s books, “A Turkey Runs Through It”. As much as I have enjoyed all his previous books about wild turkeys, this one may be my favorite. He pours his heart and soul into this one.
In the book’s Foreword, written by friend and fellow outdoor scribe, Jim Casada, I found this paragraph…”Spencer has sort of hinted that this might be his last book. Never mind that he’s a bit long in the tooth and gray of hackle, I doubt that’s the case.”

Interested in getting your hands on a copy of Spencer’s last (cough…cough) book, “A Turkey Runs Through It”, write to him at Treble Hook Unlimited, P.O. Box 758, Calico Rock, AR 72519. I have all of his previous books and like all the others, I can’t wait to be able to take a comfortable seat in sit in my recliner, cup of java at hand and this last book by the master of the printed word as well as a wild turkey junkie if I ever knew one.

If he says it’s his last one, don’t believe him. He lies. Frankly, I’m already looking forward to the next one, and the one after that.

FISHING REPORT

CANEY LAKE – Bass are fair around the grass early on topwaters. Later if you can stand the heat, they’re around deep drops. Soft plastics and cranks baits are working fair. Crappie are around the deeper tops and are hitting jigs and shiners. Bream are slow. For information contact Caney Lake Landing at 259-6649, Hooks Marina at 249-2347, Terzia Tackle at 278-4498 or the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
BUSSEY BRAKE – Crappie are deep and are fair on shiners or jigs. Some bass are being caught early on topwaters and not many anglers are trying it later because of the excessive heat. Fishing overall has slowed because of air and water temps being so warm. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
OUACHITA RIVER – Bass are fair on crank baits and soft plastics. Crappie are fair in the river lakes. For latest information, contact the Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE D’ARBONNE – Bass are overall slow but best on topwaters early. Crappie are in deep water in the channel and fair on jigs and shiners. The bream are slow. Catfish are fair on red wigglers and night crawlers fished just off the banks. For latest information, call Anderson Sport Center at 368-9669 or Honey Hole Tackle Shop at 323-8707.
LAKE CLAIBORNE – Crappie are suspended around and above the thermocline where there is more oxygen. Bass are in the shallows early hitting topwaters. Not many are trying them later because of excessive heat. Night fishing is best now that the weather is turning hot. Bream are slow. For latest information, call Kel’s Cove at 927-2264 or Terzia Tackle at 278-4498.
LAKE YUCATAN – The water level is still falling. Catfish are being caught on trotlines and buffalo caught in nets. Nobody is trying the crappie and bass because it’s too hot. For info call Surplus City Landing at 318/467-2259.

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“We don’t understand it, but your muffler is disintegrating from the inside.”

For once, the description of the noise my truck was making actually matched the noise it made for the service technician. Usually, when you take a vehicle to the shop, it immediately begins behaving like a child in front of company.

“It was doing it all the way over here,” you say.

The mechanic starts the engine.

Silence.

The truck sits there looking innocent.

But Saturday it cooperated.

“Eventually,” the service man explained, “your muffler will completely disintegrate, and your truck will become very loud.”

There are at least two ways you know you are getting old. The first is when the phrase “your truck will become very loud” sounds more like a threat than a promise. When I was younger, a loud truck might have been impressive. Now I want my muffler to do exactly what its name implies: muffle. Loud and old do not mix well—whether we are talking about trucks, music, neckties, or people explaining their opinions at restaurants.

The second way you know you are old is Muzak. If you step into an elevator, a doctor’s office, or a car dealership and realize the gentle instrumental music playing in the background is the same song your parents once yelled, “TURN THAT GARBAGE DOWN!” about—you are old. Saturday, Muzak was playing while the service man described my disintegrating muffler.

There was no denying it.

I am old.

And suddenly I began imagining life with a loud truck. Would people hear me pulling into the church parking lot before they saw me? Could I lead a funeral procession in it? Would the Baptists think I had joined the youth group? Would the Catholics begin praying for me?

“How much will it cost to fix?”

It was going to be expensive. Apparently, disintegrating from the inside was not covered by the warranty. That phrase stayed with me. Disintegrating from the inside.

How is your muffler?

Because mufflers are not the only things that can look reasonably good on the outside while quietly falling apart where nobody can see.

People can do it too.

Discouragement is a kind of interior rust. You start with faith, hope, and love. But disappointment works on you. Frustration works on you. Anger works on you. Fear works on you. And if you do not continually center your life in Christ, the corrosion begins. Often the problem is not that God has abandoned us. The problem is that we have decided exactly how God ought to behave. We get a plan fixed in our heads, a result fixed in our hearts, and a timetable fixed on the calendar. Then, when God refuses to cooperate, we become discouraged. Slowly, quietly, something begins disintegrating on the inside.

And here is another thing I learned about mufflers: When they deteriorate on the inside, eventually they get loud on the outside. That may explain more about our world than we would like to admit. Public discourse has become a contest to see who can be loudest. Conversation has been replaced by competition. Listening has become a lost art. We no longer seem content to disagree with somebody; we must defeat them, embarrass them, label them, or shout over them. Maybe all that exterior noise is telling us something about our interior condition.

Maybe some of us need our spiritual mufflers repaired. There is a verse of Scripture that both comforts and confronts. Eight simple words that can aggravate people who are determined to stay loud and bring wonderful hope to those who know something inside them needs restoring:

“Be still, and know that I am God.” —Psalm 46:10

Be still. Stop shouting. Stop insisting. Stop rehearsing everything that is wrong. Stop telling God how God ought to run the universe. Be still long enough to remember who God is—and who you are. Maybe faith, hope, and love are not restored by becoming louder. Maybe they return when we become quiet enough to hear God again.

I get it, Lord.

Will you help me repair my muffler?

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SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLL
#38213
CLARENCE RAY JACKSON

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

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

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

Brent Barnett, Sheriff
Ex-Officio, Auctioneer

August 5, 2026
September 9, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

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

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

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

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

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

August 12, 2026
September 16, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
#38264
ALMA DIAS GRAHAM

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

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

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

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

September 9, 2026
October 14, 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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

POSITION: Operator 1
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department

Description:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Basic Responsibilities:

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

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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

Patsy (Howell) Johns
January 6, 1934 – September 9, 2026

Jesus Pilots My Ship- The soul of man is like a ship that sails on seas of time. The storms may come, the winds may blow and rock this ship of mine, but the reason my ship will never sink and today still floats is His precious Word. Jesus pilots my boat! I won’t sail these stormy seas now unless Jesus leads the way. I won’t drift from shore so far that I can’t hear what He has to say. I belong to a fleet that sails today on a glorious one-way trip that will land safely to sail no more, for Jesus pilots my ship. My soul pulled into port my stern torn apart and my bow badly crushed so that sin’s waves flooded my heart. I had sailed so long on life’s angry waves, my cargo fear and despair, but I called on His name, and He lifted the blame. Now He pilots my ship everywhere! -Patsy’s Testimony

Patsy (Howell) Johns, age 92, of Jonesboro, LA, ascended to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Patsy was welcomed into the world on Saturday, January 6, 1934, by her parents, Ponce and Hazel Howell, in Winn Parish, Louisiana. She was blessed to grow up in a large family with eight siblings and a home full of love. Patsy loved the Lord and her family dearly and leaves a legacy of love behind.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sisters, Fannie Gates, Eudia Robinson, Brenda Davis and John, Alma Runyon and Tom, Peggy Long and Earl, Robbie Mathews, LaRue LaPrarie; cousin, Bobbie Nell Henderson; sister-in-law, Ethel Howell; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Johns; parents, Ponce DeLeon and Hazel (Kennedy) Howell; brother, Robert Howell; brother-in-law, Huey Gates.

The funeral service was held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 12th at the Southern-Edmonds Chapel in Jonesboro, LA, with Bro. Lance Huckaby and Bro. John Davis officiating. Burial followed in Gayla Traina Cemetery under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving the family as pallbearers were Steven Long, Jonathan Hill, Patrick Howell, Stacy Long, Cody Long, Justin Long, Tony Johns, and Dennis Hood.

Gloria Jean Knox
July 5, 1947 – September 5, 2026

Gloria Jean Knox ascended to her heavenly home on September 5th at the age of 83. After friends and family visited for a public viewing in the Paradise Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, LA on Saturday, September 12th, her Life Celebration service will be held at New Rasbery Baptist Church in Bienville, LA at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 13th, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home

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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) advises motorists that the LA 155 bridge closure over Keppler Creek, east of Quitman in Jackson Parish, located approximately 4.4 miles west of the intersection with LA 14, has been rescheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

This closure is expected 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 across the state.

Please direct inquiries about this project to OLHC.

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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Representative Jack McFarland was the recipient of the Louisiana State Firemen’s Association (LSFA) Legislator of the Year award for 2026 on September 2nd. LSFA President Mark Treadway presented the award.

“As the 2025/2026 President of the LSFA, it was an honor to present this award to him,” said Treadway. “As Chair of Appropriations, he has truly been a friend to the parishes he represents and the Louisiana Fire Service!”

Representing District 13 in the Louisiana Legislature, which covers Bienville, Jackson, Ouachita, and Winn parishes, McFarland assumed office on January 11, 2016, and is now the Chairperson of the Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, and a member of the Joint Capital Outlay Committee. He has also served as Chairman of the Agriculture, Forestry, Aquaculture and Rural Development Committee, and as a member of the Labor and Industrial Relations Committee and Natural Resources and Environment Committee.

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It has become the bane of high school football in North Louisiana. There simply aren’t enough officials for the number of games scheduled each Friday night, so games are being moved to Thursdays. Jonesboro-Hodge got caught up in the problem this week when the contest at Delhi Charter, originally scheduled for Friday, was moved to Thursday. Kick off is set for 7:00 pm

“It is what it is,” said JHHS head football coach Terrance Blankenship. “We would prefer to play on Friday as it gives us an extra day of practice, but we have to do what we have to do.”

The Tigers look to go to 2-0 on the season for the first time since 2020 and only the second time in Coach Blankenship’s career when they travel to Delhi to play the District 3-2A Gators, the second straight Class 2A school they will have played to open the year. Delhi Charter will be looking for their first win of the year, having lost 55-14 against Cedar Creek in Ruston in their season opener.

The contest will mark the 5th ever meeting between the schools in the series that began in 2009, with both teams having won two games. JHHS won the inaugural meeting 19-8 in 2009 and again last year, 42-27, while Delhi Charter won in 2010 and 2024 by 33-7 and 45-26. For those who believe in signs, both times JHHS beat Delhi Charter, the Tigers went on to have a winning season, while the two times the Tigers lost, they had a losing season.

Tiger game to be broadcast on 102.3 FM

For those who won’t be able to make the trip, you can catch the contest on the Roux102 radio station, found on your radio dial at 102.3 fm. The broadcast will begin at 6:30 pm with the Tigers pregame show that will feature the “Coaches Show” where JHHS head coach Terrance Blankenship will sit down with Ric Godley of Roux102 to talke about the upcoming contest and last week’s 14-8 victory over Lakeside to open the season.

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The Jackson Parish Tourism Board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, September 8, in the Sunshine Room of the Jackson Parish Administration Building, located at 182 Industrial Drive in Jonesboro. Board members include Tammy Gunter, Kelly Spangler, Karen Tolar, Yumeaka Washington, Sandy Joynor, Kari Potts, and DeAquanique Jackson.

The session began with approval of the minutes and financials from the July meeting and payment of bills. After reviewing old business, the panel discussed the following:
a. Supplies for giveaways for tourists
b. Promoting tourism through website and/or Facebook account
c. Request from Forest Haven to participate in the Forest Fest
d. Request from the Town of Jonesboro for the return of Madjax Fair to Jackson Parish

The meeting concluded following discussion of other business.

The Jackson Parish Tourism Commission was established by ordinance in April of 1988 to be responsible for meeting regularly to review, discuss, and take action to promote tourism through development, maintenance, and initiative of the tourist industry and to preserve and develop historic sites and areas, museums, and tourist attractions throughout Jackson Parish.

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Mark your calendar now to attend the annual “Crafty Cafe.” Always one of the most anticipated events of the year by Jackson Parish and surrounding area residents, where crafts, creations, and some of the best-tasting dishes and sweets are available for purchase. The event will take place from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on September 12th at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, located at 500 South Cooper Avenue. Sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), all proceeds go to helping pay for mission projects.

Create! Inspire! Shop! Support Missions!

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