Trey’Dez Green holds football camp
BY JACKSON REYES Staff writer
LSU’s Trey’Dez Green grew up just 45 seconds from East Feliciana High School. He remembered walking down the street to school.
He takes pride in being from Jackson, Louisiana, and representing the community Following his sophomore season, Green got the opportunity to give back with a youth football camp he held at East Feliciana High earlier this month.
The camp was free for kids aged 6 through 14 years old
“It means a lot to me,” Green said.
“Being from here, being from the state
of Louisiana, and being from the city of Jackson. The turnout was amazing, everybody came out and supported me and I’m thankful for everybody.”
Green had wanted to do a youth camp since he joined LSU as a freshman two years ago. Entering his junior year, he felt he had the resources to put a camp together
“We got the resources to do it why not give back to the community that has just pushed me and poured so much into me,” he said. He described the full circle moment of hosting a football camp at the same place he was once a student, playing high school football.
“I have never thought that I would be out here,” Green said. “Just be a leader for this community I just want the kids to know that they can too, minus all the haters and the doubters that tell them that they can’t.”
Green, who graduated from Zachary High, wanted the kids at the camp to see that they can also make a name for themselves and represent the East Feliciana community He loved what he saw from the kids at the camp.
“We’ve got some dogs out here at East Feliciana,” Green said. “For all the coaches out there listening, come down and check us out.”
The camp included position drills,
BY JAMES MINTON Contributing
skills tests like races, and one-on-one drills between receivers and defensive backs. Green enjoyed seeing the effort shown by the kids.
“I saw the grit and the will to want,” he said. “They could’ve used their free will and come out here and half-sprinted, not jogged, not been intent, but they came out here and gave 110%.
“That’s all we just ask for,” he continued. “They were amazing. I love to see the smiles on their face. They made my day.”
He hopes to keep the camp going as an annual event in the summer Green
Bluey and Bingo visit West Feliciana Parish Library
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
enjoyed time with two of their favorite cartoon characters — Bluey and Bingo. The morning event was opened by youth librarian Lily Martinez, who welcomed all and urged the children to come forward in the large meeting room where there was space for movement. The beloved blue and orange characters created excitement in
the room, as children danced and played the familiar keepy-uppy balloon game. The wiggling kids bobbed and jumped as the tried to keep the balloons in the air
The music included the familiar theme from the popular series from down under and simple standards like “BINGO” and “Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes.”
The gathering also included a story about Bluey and a butterfly with the youngsters in the audience participating with arms aflutter After the presentation, children and parents lined up to
PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL
The popular characters Bluey and Bingo and children listen as a book is read
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LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green talks to kids at the youth football camp he held at East Feliciana High School on June 13.
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him to be great. Green emphasized the importance of holding the camp.
“I know it would’ve been fun and just really heart-warming to see a college athlete or NFL player just smiling and just give me a dap, or just putting some positive words in my ear, saying that you can too,” Green said. “That would’ve just done so much for me, and I just want to do so much for these kids.”
“You never know whose life I could’ve changed today,” he said. “You never know whose day you could make or whose week or year you could make.” Green knew how much it would’ve meant to him if there was a camp like that when he was in the same shoes as the kids he held the camp for
PHOTOS BY JACKSON REYES
LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green talks to kids at the youth football camp he held at East Feliciana High School on June 13.
Two kids fight for the football at a youth football camp held by LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green at East Feliciana High School.
Two players run through a running back drill at a youth football camp held by LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green.
LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green celebrated with a player at the youth football camp he held at East Feliciana High School on June 13.
Two kids fight for the football.
Kids race during a speed test
million, enough to fund $7,000 stipends for every school employee in the upcoming school year and the 2027-28 school year
The revenue increase is not being rolled into regular school salary schedules because of the possible temporary nature of the hike
School employees will get a $3,500 check on Oct 9 and another one on April 9, according to the adopted plan.
The payment from Hut 8 is expected to arrive on July 1 and will be deducted from the amount due the parish on July 1, 2027, under a separate agreement with the data center developer
The Florida company is building a data center for artificial intelligence purposes off La 964 in the southern part of the parish. Anthropic, the AI firm that launched the Claude chatbot, will be Hut 8’s tenant.
Hut 8 also has agreed to spend up to $16 million for water system improvements, including a new water well, that it will donate to the parish water system.
Asked by a board member why the extra payments were up for approval before the money is on hand, Milton said approval will help the system as it recruits new teachers before the start of school year and keep West Feliciana competitive with area school systems.
“It’s a very competitive game,”
Milton said “It’s a bird-in-thehand thing, and I think you should take the bird in the hand.”
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board recently approved an average of $8,500 in raises for its schoolteachers, which would raise the starting salary for a teacher in that parish from $50,000 to $56,000 per year
Milton said the $7,000 stipend will raise West Feliciana’s starting teacher pay to $59,272, which will be at or near the highest rate in the state.
Dannie Garrett, parish and IDB attorney explained the proposed “cooperative endeavor agreement” with Hut 8 and the parish entities in meetings Monday and Tuesday, telling the School Board the company is paying the parish before any money is actually due “to let people know they’re serious.”
He said officials are still negotiating with Anthropic over the terms of a “payment in lieu of taxes” agreement. Anthropic is expected to install $60 million worth of graphic processing units in the Hut 8 facility
“We’re talking tens of millions of dollars on an ongoing basis,” Garrett said of the projects underway,
The early payment agreement had to be structured in a way that does not create a public debt obligation. Although the agreement says the three agencies will repay the $10 million from the 2027 payment, they are under no legal obligation to do so, Garrett told the Parish Council and School Board members.
Hut 8’s willingness to accept that arrangement without a guarantee, interest payments or specific time span indicates its seriousness, Garrett said.
The Parish Council deferred action on a separate agreement to accept a servitude from Hut 8 for its water line construction af-
ter Councilman John Thompson questioned provisions that would appear to allow the company to build a parking area or other improvements over the servitude. The parish would have to rebuild the improvements if it disturbed them to work on a water line, Thompson said.
St Francisville lawyer Charles Griffin also cautioned that many landowners’ property lines extend to the middle of roads in the parish, which would require Hut 8 to obtain rights of way from them to install the water lines. Garrett said he would bring Thompson and Griffin’s observations to the company’s attention for possible changes.
Parish President Kenny Havard said Hut 8 is making the water system improvements and donating them to the parish in order to have adequate water available at the site in case of a fire. On June 17, Milton sent a letter to teacher and staff across the parish explaining how the pay
stipend will be distributed..
He said the stipend will be paid in two installments, with the first $3,500 paid Oct. 9 and the second $3,500 on April 9 “This investment represents much more than a financial commitment,” Milton said in the letter It is a statement of appreciation for your hard work, dedication, and the countless ways you serve our students, families, and community Whether you work in the classroom, cafeteria, transportation department, maintenance department, central office, or any other role, your contributions are essential to our success.”
“Over the past several years, our district has achieved remarkable accomplishments together,” he added. “We have maintained excellence in academics, continued to expand opportunities for students, and recently earned recognition as the #1-ranked school district in Louisiana. Those achievements belong to all of us.”
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will be closed July 4 to celebrate the Fourth.
Community market in Clinton
The Clinton Community Market will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4 in downtown Clinton on St Helena Street.
Enjoy the local shops, restaurants and the Cruisin’ to Clinton car show
This market is free for vendors to set up. If you would like to be a vendor, send a private message to the www.facebook.com/Clintoncommunitymarket page.
Get ready for school
RKM Primary Care is hosting a Felicianas Health and School Readiness Luau July 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 11990 Jackson St., Clinton.
The event is free and will have school supply giveaways, hygiene kits, music, local vendors, food, sweet treats, water slides and more.
Vendor slots and sponsorships are available. Email outreach@rkmcare.org.
Flag collection box put at library
The West Feliciana Parish Library has received a retired U.S. flag collection box, donated by Rebecca Corkern at Woodmen Life. The box has been placed next to the flagpole and is a resource for proper and respectful disposal of worn or damaged flags.
Woodmen Life is also donating a new American flag to the library East Feliciana Parish Extension Office sets Master Gardener Class
The East Feliciana Parish Extension office in Clinton will hold a Master Gardener Class beginning Aug. 12. Applications are due by Friday
The class is from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and concludes Nov 18. The course fee is $200.
Classes will be held at the East Feliciana Parish Extension Office, 4419 Idlewild Road, in Clinton. The application is available at lsuagcenter.com/FelicianaMG or by contacting County Agent Jessie Hoover at jhoover@agcenter.lsu.edu or (225) 683-3101. Email Leila Pitchford at lpitchford@theadvocate.com.
Posing with Bingo and Bluey are siblings Aniston, Henry, front, and Avery, right, Nettles of St. Francisville.
Riley Harris, of Baton Rouge, poses with Bluey and Bingo at the June 17 program at the West Feliciana Library. She attended with her grandmother Lynette Gooden, of St. Francisville.
Children attempt to keep balloons in the air while playing a game at the West Feliciana Library’s visit with Bluey and Bingo.
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Keeping the balloons in the air was the goal for the kids playing the game Keepy Uppy during a recent library program.
Community news report
Attorney Cy J. D’Aquila
Jr has announced his candidacy for district attorney of Louisiana’s 20th Judicial District, which serves East and West Feliciana parishes.
The election is Nov 3. District Attorney Sam D’Aquilla has announced he is not running for reelection but is running for a judgeship.
“I am ready to serve the Felicianas,” D’Aquila said. “As district attorney, my mission would be simple: make our communities safer, apply the law fairly, and restore public confidence in the justice system.”
He has practiced civil, criminal and family law for more than 18 years across East and West Feliciana, and surrounding parishes. He served in the 20th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office for 16 years. His father C. Jerome D’Aquila, practiced law for 55 years. D’Aquila, his wife, Heather D’Aquila and his son, William Hunter D’Aquila, all practice law
D’Aquila said his years of courtroom experience defending criminal matters has allowed him to analyze investigations and courtroom procedures from every perspective, aiding law enforcement officers to strengthen investigations and improve courtroom testimony
As part of his campaign, he outlined priorities for the District Attorney’s Office:
n Deliver ethical, grounded and tough-on-crime leadership
n Ensure victims are heard, respected and kept informed throughout the legal process
n Base decisions on facts, fairness, public safety and the interests of justice
n Promote effective collaboration and communication between prosecutors and law enforcement agencies
n Enhance public trust in the criminal justice system through professionalism and transparency He emphasized the importance of supporting victims while also carefully evaluating each case on its own merits.
“Victims and families deserve to have a voice and understand what is happening in their cases,” he said. “At the same time, the district attorney has a responsibility to fairly evaluate the evidence, the law, and the safety of the community. Every case is different, and decisions should be based on justice not politics.”
D’Aquila, 46, is an avid hunter, with a passion for wildlife and forest management. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in forestry from LSU and received his law degree from Southern University Law Center He is a registered Republican and a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association.
He is the father of seven children, ranging in age from 27 to 20-month-old twins.
“After years of practicing law and representing families in East and West Feliciana, I realized I wanted the opportunity to serve this community on a larger scale,” D’Aquila said. “I’ve represented people from all walks of life and seen firsthand how important integrity, impartial judgment and professionalism are in the criminal justice system.”
BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Contributing writer
The Town of Jackson Marshals Office is offering two new programs, one for seniors and another for special needs residents, in an effort to expand services and care for Jackson residents.
Marshal Mitch Harrell spoke about the two programs at a recent Jackson Board of Trustees meeting.
SAGE for seniors
SAGE, Senior Assistance and Guardian Engagement, was described as the service as one to provide peace of mind for seniors and their families. He said it is a voluntary program primarily for seniors who live alone and wish to participate in regular wellness checks/contact. This will be done Monday through Friday by phone calls, text check-ins and in person visits, when needed.
Harrell emphasized that the program is not offering medical assistance or services. It is not a substitute for medical care, home healthcare or 911 emergency services. His team can, however, help ensure seniors are safe, healthy and doing well, he said, A goal explained/listed was “to enhance
the safety and wellbeing of our senior community through compassion, connection and commitment.”
MISS provides needed service
MISS, the Marshals Initiative for Special Needs Safety program, was also explained.
“Helping bring loved ones home safely,” Harell said of the program. His department is requesting parents, guardians and caregivers of people with developmental or intellectual disabilities to provide important information about their loved ones. Such information is particularly helpful in case an individual should wander off or become separated from their caregiver
A photograph of the person with a disability to have on file is one of the pieces of information requested in the details of the handout/flyer given during the meeting. The requested information can help the deputies meet an important goal, to better protect and serve some of the most vulnerable community members, it was explained.
For more information on the programs, email jmo@jacksonla.gov or call (225) 634-5900.
EAST AND WEST FELICIANA COUNCIL ON AGING
The schedules for West and East Feliciana Council on Aging facilities are as follows:
WEST FELICIANA
n 12292 Jackson Road, St. Francisville, (225) 635-6719
n Start time for all activities is 10 a.m.
FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY: Line dance
FOURTH MONDAY: Religious service
TUESDAYS: Nutrition education
WEDNESDAYS: Exercise/yoga
THURSDAYS: Bible study
FRIDAYS: Bingo/movie/excursion
n All people 60 and older in West Feliciana Parish are invited to join.
n For transportation to the center or questions, call (225) 635-6719.
EAST FELICIANA
n 11102 Bank St., Clinton n 3699 La. 10, Jackson Wednesday, June 24
SEWING/QUILTING CLASS: 10 a.m.
DEVOTIONAL, 11:15 LUNCH: 11:30 Thursday, June 25
June
Monday, June 29 LINE DANCING CLASS: 9 a.m. EXERCISE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 30
BINGO: 10:30 a.m. LUNCH: 11:30 a.m.
Transportation Transportation is provided to East Feliciana Parish residents of any age for appointments in East Feliciana, West Feliciana and East Baton Rouge parishes Monday through Friday. Call (225) 683-9862 to schedule a transportation appointment.
Cy D’Aquila
PHOTO BY MELINDA RAWLS HOWELL Handout from the Jackson Marshal’s Office
Information session to be at River Bend Station
Staff report
Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold an informal public outreach session from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., June 25, at the St. Francisville Farmers Market, 9961 Wilcox St., to explain how River Bend Station performed in 2025 and to answer questions from the community The session will allow residents to speak directly with NRC in-
spectors who evaluate the plant throughout the year
The NRC’s annual assessment found that River Bend operated safely in 2025. All inspection findings and performance indicators were of very low safety significance, so the plant will continue under the agency’s normal level of oversight, which includes thousands of hours of inspections each year
Community news report
Pediatric Clinic of St Francisville is rebranding, changing its name to St. Francis Pediatric Rural Health Clinic. The name change is an effort to “better align with West Feliciana Hospital and create a stronger, more cohesive identity,” a news release said. All the clinic providers, nurses, staff and its location will remain the same “along with the high-quality care, com-
passion and commitment to pediatric health,” the release said. No additional actions are needed from patients or families. “The new name, St. Francis Pediat-
ric Rural Health Clinic, honors our heritage and mission in a way that preserves trust and strengthens recognition within the community,” said West Feliciana Hospital CEO Lee Chastant. “Families can expect the same familiar providers along with the same dedicated team they know and love. Nothing will change except for the name.”
Providers at the new St. Francis Peditric Rural Health Clinic remain Dr Courtney James and nurse practitioners Kelli David and Katie Jewell.
As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, itdissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity.Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial Contaminants -such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants -such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and Herbicides -which may comefromavariety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants –including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which areby-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and miningactivities
ASource Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water.Italso includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’ssusceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According tothe Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had asusceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’.Ifyou would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensurethat tap water is safe to drink, EPAprescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the sameprotection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility.Ifyou have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learnmoreabout your drinking water,please contact JULIUS METZ at 225-635-4574.
Thereisnosafe level of lead in drinking water.Exposuretolead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposurecan also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead beforeorduring pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health careprovider for moreinformation about your risks.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals -Office of Public Health routinelymonitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2025. Drinking water,including bottled water,may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of somecontaminants. The pre8ence of contaminants does not necessarily indicatethat water poses ahealth risk.
In the tables below,you will find many termsand abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) –one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or asingle penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) –one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or asingle penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) –picocuries per liter is ameasureofthe radioactivity in water
Treatment Technique (TT) –anenforceable procedureor level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensurecontrol of acontaminant.
Action level (AL) –the concentration of acontaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that awater system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) –the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of acontaminant that is allowed in drinking water.MCL’s areset as close to the MCLG’s as feasibleusing the best available treatment technology
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) –the “Goal” is the level of acontaminant in drinking water below which thereisnoknown or expected risk to human health. MCLG’sallow for amargin of safety
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) –The highest level of adisinfectant allowed in drinking water.There isconvincing evidence that addition of adisinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) –The level of adrinking water disinfectant below which there isnoknown or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Level 1assessment –Astudy of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2Assessment –Avery detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
During the period covered by this report we had the below noted violations. Compliance Period Analyte
CONSOL WWKS DISTRICT 13 is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. Youshare the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. Youcan take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Beforedrinking tap water flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower,doing laundry or aload of dishes. Youcan also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water.Ifyou areconcerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact WEST FELICIANA CONSOL WWKS DISTRICT 13 and JULIUS METZ BUSPhone: 225-635-4574. Information on lead in drinking water,testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposureisavailable at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Coliforms arebacteria that arenaturally present in the environment and areused as an indicator that other potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms werefound in moresamples than allowed and this was awarning of potential problems.
Thereare no additional required health effects violation notices.
We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we arerequiredtoconduct assessment(s) to identify problems and to correct any problems that were found during these assessments.
During the past year 1Level 2assessments wererequired to be completed for our water system. 1Level 2 assessments werecompleted. In addition, we wererequired
these actions.
David James Jewell
West Feliciana Public Notices West Feliciana
Notices
The following people were booked into the West Feliciana Parish Detention Center between June 8-14.
JUNE 8
DESLATTE, JAMES: 19; 4400 block of U.S. 61, St. Francisville; fugitive warrant
JUNE 9
HOLLINS, JVEONTE: 21; 1100 block of Myrtle Ave., Baker; illegal use of a weapon assault by drive by shooting, three counts attempted second degree murder
JOSEPH, DWAYNE: 20; 9100 block of Delta Place, New Roads; illegal use of a weapon, assault by drive by shooting, three counts attempted second degree murder
VESSEL, JA’VANTE: 18; 9400 block of Jones Vaughn Creek Road, St. Francisville; illegal possession of stolen things $1,000-$5,000
JUNE 10
ALBERT, PREDE: 25, 700 block of Richey St., New Roads; illegal use of a weapon assault by drive by shooting, three counts attempted second degree murder
HOLLIER, CAYCE: 34; 10800 block of Whitstown Road, St. Francisville; first degree rape, two counts indecent behavior with juveniles, two counts contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, molestation of a juvenile
JUNE 11
DAVIS, JOSHUA: 34; 4700 block of Church St., Zachary; first-degree rape, indecent behavior with juveniles, oral sexual battery
SMITH, TREVYON: 19; 8500 block of Mandella Drive, New Roads; illegal use of a weapon, assault by drive by shooting, three counts attempted second degree
murder
WHITAKER, SHON: 22; 8400 block of LB Hill Road, St. Francisville; illegal use of a weapon, aggravated criminal damage to property, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles
JUNE 14
HUNT, AMANDA: 44; 5800 block of Commerce St., St. Francisville; failure to appear/issuance of arrest warrant
SWITZER, AIDAN: 18; 21700 block of Sandstone Lane, Gulfport, Mississippi; possession/dealing firearms obliterated number/ mark
WASHINGTON TONYA: 49; 4600 block of McClain Road, Liberty, Mississippi; fugitive warrant, establishing of speed zones maximum speed, operating a vehicle while license is suspended, contempt of court
YOUNG, DUSTIN: 49, 10400 block of Miniature Road, St. Francisville; reckless operation of a vehicle, ATV on roadway, open container
The following Ordinance was submitted for introduction by Kenny Havardconvened in regular session on May 11, 2026.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
The following ordinance, having been previously introduced and published, was offered for final adoption by BALLARD, and seconded by PATE:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026 MAY11-01
An ordinance ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of special taxes and (ii) Sales TaxDistrict No. 1ofthe Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of asales and use tax therein, making application to the State Bond Commission, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
The West Feliciana Parish Council hereby ordains: SECTION 1. Election Call. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferredbythe Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, including Article VI, Sections 26 and 29 thereof, the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority,special elections arehereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish and District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026,between the hours of six o’clock (6:00) a.m.and eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said elections thereshall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITIONS
PROPOSITION NO. 1OF 3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy a0.5 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $255,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entireyear), foraperiod of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/ or improving the public hospital in the Parish?
PROPOSITIONNO. 2OF3
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy a1mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $510,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entireyear), for aperiod of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating, providing and/or supporting (i) public health facilities and other social services, (ii) animal control equipment, facilities and/or services, (iii) equipment, facilities and/ or services necessary or useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance, (iv) solid waste collection and disposal equipment, facilities and services and (v) the coroner’soffice in the Parish?
PROPOSITIONNO. 3OF 3
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy a8.89 mills tax (the “Tax”) on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $4,532,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from thelevy of the tax for an entireyear), for aperiod of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, with the proceeds of the Taxtobe dedicated and used solely as follows:
(i) 50% of the Taxproceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public roads and bridges and related drainage facilities and equipment;
(ii) 33% of the Taxproceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public buildings, grounds, equipment and furnishings; and
(iii) 17% of the Taxproceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment and programsinthe Parish?
SALES TAXDISTRICT NO.1 PROPOSITION (SALESTAX)
Shall Sales TaxDistrict No. 1of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “District”), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of 1/2% (the “Tax”), in accordance with Louisiana law (an estimated $1,253,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Taxfor an entireyear), for aperiod of 7years, commencing January 1, 2027, for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/ or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment, programs and services, provided at the discretion of the District’sgoverning authority,uptotwenty-five percent (25%) of the annual proceeds of the Taxmay be used for the purposes of maintaining and supporting social services and programs?
SECTION 2. Publication of Notice of Elections. ANotice of Special Elections shall be published in the official journal of the Parish and District once aweek for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor morethan ninety (90) days prior to the date of the elections, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as “Exhibit A” and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it wereset forth herein in full. Notwithstanding the foregoing, prior to the publication of the Notice of Elections, the Council Chair is authorized and directed to make any amendments to the foregoing propositions that may be required to comply with any state or federal regulatory agencies.
SECTION 3. Canvass.
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Jason D Smith, president and CEO of Bonvenu Bank in Bossier City, was installed as the 2026-27 chair of the LBA Board of Directors during Louisiana Bankers Association’s 126th convention. Benjamin Cavin, of Landmark Bank in Clinton, will continue to serve as a representative for the Capitol Region as a LBA director
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University of Louisiana-Lafayette announces honor rolls
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette recognizes students through the president’s list and dean’s list. Both lists acknowledge those students who have earned a high GPA in a given semester
The president’s list includes full-time students (enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours for the
declarethe result of the said special elections.
SECTION 4. Polling Places. The polling places for the precincts in the Parish and District arehereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said elections, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively,will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law
SECTION 5. Election Commissioners; Voting Machines. The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special elections as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said elections for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held as provided in Section 3hereof. All registered voters in the Parish and District will be entitled to vote at the special elections, and voting machines shall be used.
SECTION 6. Authorization of Officers. The Council Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said elections, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said elections and the Council Chair and/or Council Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the elections.
SECTION 7. Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials. Certified copies of this ordinance shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of West Feliciana Parish and the Registrar of Voters of West Feliciana Parish, as notification of the special elections, in order that each may preparefor said elections and perform their respective functions as required by law
SECTION 8. Application to State Bond Commission. Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special elections as herein provided, and in the event said elections carry for further consent and authority to continue to levy and collect the special taxes therein and the to levy and collect the sales and use tax provided for therein. Acertified copy of this ordinance shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalfofthis Governing Authority,together with aletter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.
SECTION 9. Employment of Counsel. This Governing Authority finds and determines that arealnecessity exists for the employment of special counsel on matters related to the special elections, and accordingly,Foley &Judell,L.L.P is hereby employed as special counsel for said purpose for aterm not exceeding one (1) year from the date of this ordinance. The fee to be paid said special counsel shall be an amount computed at hourlyrate based on the Attorney General’sthen current Maximum HourlyFee Schedule, not to exceed $2,000 in the aggregate, together with reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, and payment for the work herein specified is hereby approved without further action of this Governing Authority as and when invoices arepresented. The scope of this legal representation does not involve federal claims. This ordinance having been submitted to avote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: PATE, BALLARD, THOMPSON,TANNER
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: METZ
This ordinance having been adopted by avote of amajority of the members of the Parish Council on this, the 8th day of June, 2026, shall be in full force and effect five (5) days after publication of this ordinance in the official journal of the Parish Council.
/s Karla Dietz
/s/ GeraldTanner CouncilSecretary Council Chair
EXHIBIT “A”
NOTICEOFSPECIAL ELECTIONS
Pursuant to the provisions of an ordinance adopted by the Parish Council of the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of (i) the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana and (ii) Sales TaxDistrict No. 1ofthe Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish and District”), on June 8, 2026, NOTICEISHEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Parish and District on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026,and that at the said elections therewill be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish and District qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:
PARISHWIDE PROPOSITIONS
PROPOSITION NO. 1OF3 (MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy a0.5 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $255,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for aperiod of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of maintaining, operating and/ or improving the public hospital in the Parish?
PROPOSITION NO. 2OF3
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy a1 mill tax on all the property subject to taxation within the Parish (an estimated $510,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for aperiod of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, operating, providing and/or supporting (i) public health facilities and other social services, (ii) animal control equipment, facilities and/or services, (iii) equipment, facilities and/ or services necessary or useful in the eradication, abatement or control of mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance, (iv) solid waste collection and disposal equipment, facilities and services and (v) the coroner’soffice in the Parish?
PROPOSITION NO. 3OF3
(MILLAGE RENEWAL)
Shall the Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), continue to levy a8.89 mills tax (the “Tax”) on all property subject to taxation in the Parish (an estimated $4,532,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entireyear), for aperiod of 10 years, beginning with the year 2027 and ending with the year 2036, with the proceeds of the Taxtobe dedicated and used solely as follows:
semester) and who earned a semester GPA of 3.8 or better
The dean’s list includes fulltime students (enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours for the semester) who earned a semester GPA of 3.5 or better
Students from the region include: East Feliciana
President’s list: Nicholas Karno West Feliciana
President’s list: Christian Bristow
Dean’s list: Grayson Varnedoe, Kinley Stuart, Le’Treveon Washington, Morgan Barbe, Samantha Ponzo
Dean’s list: Andrew Payne, Douglas Karno, Kennedi Brown
(i) 50% of the Taxproceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public roads and bridges and related drainage facilities and equipment;
(ii) 33% of the Taxproceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating public buildings, grounds, equipmentand furnishings; and
(iii) 17% of the Taxproceeds for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supporting and/or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipmentand programs in the Parish?
SALES TAXDISTRICT NO. 1PROPOSITION (SALES TAX)
Shall Sales TaxDistrict No. 1ofthe Parish of West Feliciana, State of Louisiana (the “District”), be authorized to levy and collect a tax of 1/2% (the “Tax”), in accordance with Louisiana law (an estimated $1,253,500 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Taxfor an entireyear), for aperiod of 7years, commencing January 1, 2027, for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, supportingand/ or operating recreational parks, facilities, equipment, programs and services, provided at the discretion of the District’sgoverning authority,uptotwenty-five percent (25%) of the annual proceeds of the Taxmay be used for the purposes of maintaining and supporting social services and programs?
The said special election for the Parish of West Feliciana will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The said special election for Sales TaxDistrict No. 1will be held at the polling places at the following precincts of the District which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to wit: PRECINCTS 01(PART) 01A(PART)