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Landfill search hampered by heat Effort to find teen’s body enters third week

BY QUINN COFFMAN and OLIVIA TEES

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Baton Rouge found itself under a head advisory on Monday, with another coming Tuesday.

ABOVE: Workers try to protect themselves from the sun as they install terracotta tiles on the roof of Seaman A. Knapp Hall on Highland Road on the LSU campus on Monday.

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The intensive search for the body of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweather in the East Baton Rouge Parish Landfill has become “extremely difficult” for local law enforcement due to rising heat, District Attorney Hillar Moore said Monday.

The search, which involves teams of 30 officers at a time working through truckloads of waste in tiny increments, has entered its third week at the parish’s North Landfill.

Last week, the team “It’s extremely spent 3,080 slow, hours workexcruciating ing and covered 6 5 2 work, but every yards at the man and woman landfill. gets to see “They’re a picture (of fully geared from head to Minnieweather) toe, and you every day.” can imagine working in HILLAR MOORE, East that uniform Baton Rouge Parish and with a district attorney breathing apparatus,” Moore said Monday while taking questions at the Press Club of Baton Rouge.

On top of that, the heat has risen significantly since the search’s first week.

Local law enforcement agents involved are only able to work in 45-minute shifts before being required to rest for an hour and 45 minutes, Moore said. During each of these breaks, workers have their temperature and blood pressure checked before being sent back to the search.

“It’s extremely slow, excruciating work,” Moore said, “but every man and woman gets to see a picture (of Minnieweather) every day.”

City leaders, including Baton Rouge Police Chief Thomas Morse and Mayor-President Sid Edwards, have previously said the photos of the teen are meant to keep workers

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Central Mayor Evans won’t seek reelection

BY PATRICK SLOAN-TURNER

“For me, this simply feels like the right season for a new chapter,” he said.

“My passion for buildAfter four years leading organizations, solving ing the East Baton Rouge complex problems and Parish city, Central Mayor serving others remains as Wade Evans is ready to strong as ever.” step aside.

Evans Evans, a Republican, Evans announced in a statement on social media Satur- was elected mayor in 2022 after day that he will not seek reelec- serving four years on the Central tion in November, calling his eight City Council.

In his announcement, Evans years as mayor and a council member “one of the greatest honä See CENTRAL, page 4A ors” of his life.

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Cassidy, Kennedy call for info on Iran war Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge

La. senators say they support military action

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people, comes to Congress, (and) Congress helps make a tough decision,” Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

“We all need to do a better job messaging,” Sen. John Kennedy, R-Madisonville, said Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,”

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Sen. John Kennedy, R-Madisonville

WASHINGTON — Louisiana’s two U.S. senators support the military action in Iran but say it’s time for the president to explain the purpose, strategy and off-ramp.

“What we do need to do, though, is have a national dialogue, where the president comes to the American

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McConnell remains in rehab, statement says

WASHINGTON — The office of Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., released an update on his health Monday, this time with a statement from the congressional Office of Attending Physician stating the senator has not yet been medically cleared to leave a rehabilitation facility where he is undergoing physical therapy.

The update comes shortly before his home state’s annual Fancy Farm picnic, which features speeches from politicians throughout the state seeking elected office. McConnell said in a written statement that he won’t be able to attend the event.

“There’s no place I’d rather be on the first Saturday in August than with the good people of western Kentucky, feasting on pork and mutton,” McConnell said.

McConnell, 84, was admitted to the hospital on June 14 and revealed weeks later that it was due to a fall.

‘Today’ host makes plea in mom’s disappearance

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother’s disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: “Tell us where to look for her.”

The video released Monday is the latest public plea from the journalist about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance on Feb. 1 from her home just outside Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie said her family will never stop looking for her.

“The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way,” she said. “So I’m asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her. I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.”

Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will on Feb. 1.

Comey: Seashell post was political speech

WASHINGTON — Former FBI Director James Comey urged a judge on Monday to throw out federal charges against him, arguing that a photo of seashells arranged on a beach he posted on social media was not a call to violence against President Donald Trump but protected political speech.

Comey’s lawyers argue the government cannot prove the Instagram photo of seashells in the numerical arrangement of “86 47” constituted a “true threat” against the Republican president, who fired Comey in 2017 and has publicly called for his prosecution. The slogan — which has long meant to “get rid of” or “eject” — has been featured on thousands of items sold online and regularly displayed at protests, defense lawyers wrote in court papers.

“But the government now singles out Mr. Comey to prosecute one of the President’s most prominent critics for publishing another person’s statement of political opposition,” his attorney’s wrote.

“That attempt to suppress core political speech contravenes both the statutes at issue and the First Amendment.”

The seashells case against Comey was the second in months targeting the ex-FBI director.

Performer accidentally shot with arrow at circus

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — A circus performer was accidentally shot in the neck by an arrow during a performance at a county fair in upstate New York, police and organizers said.

It happened Friday night at the Orange County Fair in Middletown, northwest of New York City, according to state police.

Ana Daza Tavera, 42, and Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38, a married couple from Waukesha, Wisconsin, had been performing their crossbow sharpshooting act when she accidentally struck him in the neck with an arrow as he held up a foam target, police said.

Rangel was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition and the circus was canceled for the night.

He was released from the hospital Saturday after the arrow was safely removed and he received stitches.

Administration urges justices to allow voting order that list.

Trump’s plan onThe order also calls for to have secure envefor mail-in ballots ballots lopes with unique bar codes for tracking. Federal fundblocked by ing could be withheld from states and localities that lower court

BY LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By LINDSEy WASSON

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff Monday over the Space Needle as cleanup continues the day after a shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food festival.

At least 3 involved in shooting, police say Authorities say shootout near Space Needle may have been gang-related

BY GENE JOHNSON Associated Press

SEATTLE — Police said Monday there were at least three suspects involved in a shootout at a crowded food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend.

One of them was among those killed in the violence.

In a document filed in juvenile court in Seattle, where a 15-year-old arrested in the case waived his initial appearance Monday, police said they believe there were at least three shooters, rather than two: the 15-year-old; an acquaintance who died at the scene; and “at least one other unknown suspect.”

Nicole Powell, the Seattle Police Department’s assistant chief of investigations, told a news conference Monday afternoon that investigators believe the shooting may have been gang-related, with two groups firing at each other. The deceased shooter was 19.

A judge ordered the 15-year-old held in juvenile detention for investigation of firearms violations and first-degree assault. The King County prosecutor’s office said it expected to receive the case from Seattle police on Wednesday for a charging decision.

The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. Sunday in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, leaving three people dead and at least four others, including a toddler, injured. The annual three-day festival draws hundreds of food and retail vendors and performers to Seattle Center, a sprawling park in the shadow of the Space Needle. Many attendees rushed into campus buildings or ran from the park at the sound of the shots.

News that there were at least three sus-

pects followed a series of confusing statements from city officials concerning the shooting.

On Sunday, the police department waited five hours to share with the public that one shooter had been arrested and that they believed another to be on the loose. Earlier, Mayor Katie Wilson had announced two people were in custody, a statement she retracted.

At a news conference before the court hearing Monday, Police Chief Shon Barnes said investigators weren’t sure if the second shooter was among the dead.

Neither he nor the mayor made any reference to additional shooters. Barnes had been out of town Sunday, attending a conference of Black law enforcement executives in Dallas.

The officials defended their handling of the case, saying they were trying to ensure they provided accurate information about chaotic events.

The King County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday identified the dead as Carlos Israel Sanchez Villalba, 44; Ashley Whitehead, 56; and Junior Cee Niko Semo, 19.

Villalba was a husband and father of three known for his kindness and willingness to help others, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched Monday to help his family with funeral expenses. He died from a gunshot wound to his torso, according to the medical examiner’s office.

The four wounded included a 2-year-old boy, who was in satisfactory condition Monday. The others — two men, ages 23 and 27, and a woman, 39 — were discharged, a hospital spokesperson said.

One of the victims was walking a bicycle when struck, the court document said.

The toddler was with his mother.

Vendors were allowed to return to the campus Monday morning to collect their equipment. Skewered squid on grills, roasted ducks in ovens and plates full of food were among the items left behind as people fled.

Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage, cuts power

BY SCOTT BAUER, JOHN SEEWER and CYBELE MAYES-OSTERMAN Associated Press

MADISON, Wis. — A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as fierce winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people.

There were no reports of fatalities or injuries as of Monday evening, but emergency officials were still searching, said Gordon Hintz, Winnebago County’s top elected official.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee.

Damage was reported in cities including Appleton and Menasha, where Police Chief Matt Albrecht said some homes and businesses were “severely impacted.”

The twister was spun off by a large storm system that moved through the Great Lakes, fueled by a buildup of heat and humidity, National Weather Service meteorologist Scott Berschback said.

Hintz said it could be several days before power in the stricken area is restored.

Heather Schroeder said she heard cracking and popping all around her as the tornado tore apart a laundromat, a bakery and a neighborhood tavern that were clustered around a street corner in Menasha, about 30 miles south of Green Bay. Rescue workers pulled someone out of one of the buildings, said Schroeder, who works nearby. She said it wasn’t clear

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A road is littered with debris from a severe storm Monday in Menasha, Wis.

if the person had survived. Cars were turned upside-down, and there was a gas leak at the laundromat, she said.

“There’s nothing left,” Schroeder said.

The twister ripped roofs off homes and flipped vehicles in one neighborhood in Menasha, just blocks from the shores of Lake Winnebago. Video showed a trail of destruction, with some homes reduced to their outer walls.

Greg Van Driest was working in downtown Appleton when the sky got as dark as night.

“The word we all were using was ‘ominous,’” he said. “It’s like, ‘Whoa, look at that.’ ... You looked outside and you thought it was three in the morning, it was that dark.”

Hintz said he’s received multiple reports of buildings destroyed and vehicles overturned. All storm warnings that could be made ahead of time to get people to safety were activated, he said.

“Obviously when you look at the damage, Mother Nature doesn’t really care,” he said.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from President Donald Trump that could dramatically change mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections.

The Justice Department asked the justices to halt for now lower court decisions blocking work to implement the sweeping changes in nearly half the country.

The request comes shortly after Trump delivered a primetime address elevating his yearslong push to raise doubts about the legitimacy of elections, and could be one of several voting-related challenges before the court ahead of the high-stakes midterm contest.

Trump ordered the government in March to create a “state citizenship list” of eligible voters and deliver mail ballots only to people on that list.

Democratic officials in 23 states and the District of Columbia sued, saying the Constitution gives states and Congress the authority to set election rules, not the president. Their attorneys have said Trump’s proposed changes are ripe for abuse and could cause chaos.

A judge in Massachusetts blocked the order for the plaintiff states, and a divided 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel left her ruling in place over the weekend.

The executive order issued in March calls for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the commissioner of the Social Security Administration to create a federal list of eligible voters. It tells the U.S. Postal Service to deliver mail ballots only to people

don’t comply.

The appeal argues that Trump’s order lays out “general policy guidance” and doesn’t directly dictate how states run their elections. Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the high court to freeze the judge’s order as lawsuits play out, calling it indefensible.

“And the injunction is especially indefensible because the agencies are still deliberating over how (if at all) to implement the Order, yet the district court preemptively decided that whatever the agencies may choose to do will necessarily be unlawful,” Sauer wrote.

He urged the high court to move quickly, arguing that any new policies would have to be in place as soon as August to be effective for the November elections.

A response to the appeal is due Aug. 3.

Trump promoted the proposed changes as safeguards to keep non-U.S. citizens from voting. Noncitizen voting has been shown to be rare, and is a felony that can be punishable by deportation.

U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani in Boston, who was nominated

by Democratic President Barack Obama, agreed in June to halt implementation for the Nov. 3 elections.

Her ruling differed from that of another federal judge based in Washington.

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, who was appointed

by Trump, found in May it was too early to block the order because it had not yet been implemented.

The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who is leading the lawsuit, did not immediately comment on the Trump administration’s appeal. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office declined to comment.

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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war Drone attacks rattle region

BY SAMY MAGDY and ELENA BECATOROS

Associated Press

CAIRO — Mediators have achieved progress in getting the United States and Iran back to negotiations, regional officials said Monday, after both sides paused attacks following a period of rapidly escalating tensions. But scattered attacks by armed groups across the region underscored the lingering tensions.

Saudi Arabia said it had shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that had targeted its petroleum facilities. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen meanwhile claimed to have attacked Saudi oil facilities as part of a separate but related conflict. It was unclear if they referred to the same attack.

Neither the U.S. nor Iran reported carrying out any attacks for three days — a respite after about two weeks of sustained bombardments that had led to increasing fears of a return to all-out war.

President Donald Trump

said Iran had asked for more discussions, reaching out directly “because we’ve been hitting them very hard.”

Iran has said there are no direct talks underway.

“We’re having good talks, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters Monday on Air Force One. “I think there’s a good chance that something could happen. And if it does, good. If it doesn’t, we go back to doing what we were doing two days ago.”

The two regional officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door talks, said mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan were working to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran to return to an interim ceasefire deal that had collapsed after exchanges of fire.

In addition to the attack on Saudi Arabia, two drone attacks were reported against a Kurdish Iranian dissident group in Iraq on Monday, and Jordan said it had shot down two drones, without saying where they originated. There were no reports of casualties or damage.

Iran and Ukraine, meanwhile, have been publicly feuding since Ukraine fired on at least one Iranian ves-

ISNA PHOTO By RAZIEH POUDAT

Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels are anchored Monday in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran. sel in the Caspian Sea over the weekend. Iran, which said a sailor had been killed in the attack, is an important ally of Russia in its war against Ukraine and helped Moscow build up its drone expertise.

The U.S. paused attacks after targeting Iranian coastal areas and infrastructure in a nearly two-week escalation sparked by Iran’s firing at ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil shipments. Iran had responded to

the strikes with missile and drone attacks on countries hosting U.S. troops, killing at least three service members at a base in Jordan and one in Iraq.

Iran halted its attacks following the American pause, Tehran’s army spokesperson told Iranian state TV on Sunday.

The Iran war has drawn down the U.S. stockpile of key weapons systems like missiles and interceptors, analysts say.

Asked if the U.S. munitions

stockpile was running low, Trump said both that it was “in very good shape,” and “I’d like to have more, to be honest.” Experts have questioned how long both the U.S. and Iran can afford to keep up attacks.

Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has told Trump that the state of the country’s stockpile could have an impact on military operations in Iran, a U.S. official said.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to

discuss sensitive conversations, said this message was delivered as part of Caine’s regular duties of providing military advice and options to Trump.

Caine told lawmakers at a hearing last week that “airpower has its limits” in achieving military objectives. The U.S. military has employed airstrikes almost exclusively against Iran.

One of the regional officials who spoke to AP on Monday described the progress made in mediation efforts as “significant.” He said mediators were working with Iran and Oman on a mechanism for managing vessels’ transit through the Strait of Hormuz, the flashpoint for the latest strikes and counterstrikes.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said during a news conference in Tehran on Monday that “mediators may convey messages to us from the American side” but that there were no direct negotiations.

He said Iran and Oman, which lies on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz, had already held talks on Friday and Saturday on how to manage ship traffic through the waterway.

Zelenskyy, U.K.’s new Judge: D4vd to stand trial in killing of teen prime minister meet

BY ANDREW DALTON

BY JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and new U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham met Monday at a British naval base and discussed joint drone projects and Ukraine’s urgent need for ballistic missile interceptors to counter Russian attacks.

Zelenskyy’s visit was the first by a foreign leader since Burnham took office a week ago, and the prime minister said it signaled the U.K.’s “unwavering” support for Kyiv to defend itself against Russia’s 4-yearold, full-scale invasion.

His predecessor, Keir Starmer, was in the Ukrainian capital less than two weeks ago in his last overseas trip before leaving office, and Burnham said he planned to visit soon.

Burnham is the fifth British prime minister Zelenskyy has dealt with since Russia launched the war in 2022.

“You are the first leader I have welcomed in person since taking office, and that is no accident,” Burnham told Zelenskyy.

“It is intended to send a very clear message: we are with Ukraine 100%, I am personally with you 100%, and I will honor every commitment this country has made to Ukraine in full.”

Zelenskyy said the two countries’ relationship was

“stronger than ever.”

The meeting, aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth docked at Portsmouth on England’s south coast, came a day before Zelenskyy is expected to visit President Donald Trump in Washington.

Burnham said they had “talked at length” about Kyiv’s need for more interceptors to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles, “particularly in terms of Ukraine protecting critical national infrastructure during the winters.”

“We’ve taken away some things that we will now follow up with our partners,” Burnham said after the meeting.

Russia has intensified strikes on gas stations, power facilities and other infrastructure this year in a broad campaign to strain Ukraine’s logistics and energy networks.

Zelenskyy said on X that the leaders also discussed “joint defense production.”

Britain and Ukraine already have a deal to work together on new drones, and Zelenskyy told Sky News beforehand that he hoped to build a “big, big factory” in Britain.

They also met more than 200 Ukrainian military personnel who have spent three weeks in Britain for an exercise aimed at strengthening their fighting capabilities and measures to counter mines in the Black Sea, the U.K. government said.

Tate brothers to remain in jail at least 2 more weeks

BY DAVID FISCHER

Associated Press

MIAMI — Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in jail at least two more weeks until their next hearing as they fight extradition to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, a federal judge said Monday.

U.S. Magistrate Lauren Louis set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

The brothers weren’t in court Monday or required to be there and have remained in jail since making a brief court appearance two days after their July 18 arrest.

The Tates have become among the world’s most

polarizing internet personalities with their promotion of wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire.

The new allegations are the latest in a long-running international legal saga involving the Tates that has spanned the U.S., Britain and Romania. The brothers have repeatedly denied wrongdoing.

Attorneys for the brothers said Monday that they want the U.S. government to turn over documents that U.K. officials submitted to secure their arrest.

“They don’t have anything but the accusations,” attorney Joseph McBride said after the hearing. “It’s just their word against our word right now.”

The U.K. has until midSeptember to turn over all of its materials to the State Department, Assistant U.S. Attorney Alejandra López said in court.

AP entertainment writer

LOS ANGELES — A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez after, authorities said, she had threatened to expose their relationship and crater his career.

Los Angeles Judge Charlaine Olmedo decided the evidence prosecutors presented at a preliminary hearing that spanned five days provided probable cause for a trial on charges of murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains.

“The people have met their burden on all counts,” Olmedo said. She ordered that D4vd continue to be held without bail.

D4vd, the 21-year-old singer born David Burke whose career was steeply rising before the allegations emerged, has pleaded not guilty. He showed no emotion when the judge issued her ruling. Defense lawyers declined to comment outside court after the ruling.

Olmedo emphasized that the probable cause standard for a preliminary hearing like this is much lower than the threshold at trial. However, prosecutors asserted the evidence was overwhelming.

“Based on the mountains of evidence presented,” Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman said, “all of the allegations have been proved way beyond the standard required.”

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman said outside court that prosecutors are still weighing whether to seek the death penalty.

Burke is to be arraigned Aug. 31.

Prosecutors on Monday wrapped up their case by giving a moment-by-moment account of Rivas Hernandez’s last night, showing that after a stream of text messages with Burke, her phone went permanently silent when she arrived at his home.

As she neared his Hollywood home shortly after 10 a.m. on April 23, 2025, in an Uber he had sent to pick her up, she sent her final text: “girly pop i’m almost there open ur door if ur home.”

Prosecutors allege Burke stabbed her to death when she came through the door.

The night before, the two argued via text about his relationship with a woman.

She sent him an angry and profane text saying she will tell her dad so many lies about him and “i will end ur career and ur life.”

Prosecutors said that

Burke met Rivas Hernan- she was 13 and he was 18, dez when she was 11, began stabbed her to death when sexually abusing her when she threatened to report him

and ruin his career, and cut up her body in his garage with chain saws.

Monroe welcomes new families as Meta AI investment boosts real estate market community, and we always try to stay ahead of the curve. We knew it was coming, and we started to do research on the properties and the building sites. We attended all the Chamber of Commerce events and knew how many people would come in and in what month. Then we started marketing and looking for listings. We started talking to people and worked to make sure that everyone who came in would have a home.

By Stevie Cavalier Licciardi stevie.licciardi@theadvocate.com This story is brought to you by Meta.

Many facets of life and business have been shifting in Northeast Louisiana since construction for the new world-class Meta AI data center began in Richland Parish.

With families relocating to the region, the City of Monroe has experienced an upward tilt in the real estate market.

To better understand how the housing market has changed since Meta’s construction started and the big picture for families in the area, Kelsey Higdon, Digital Sales Manager for Nola.com and The Advocate, spoke one-on-one with Linda Edwards, a realtor at John Rea Realty.

Can you tell me a little bit about what the housing and commercial market was like before Meta came?

It has always been a good market here, but it has also had its dips. However, since Meta announced the project, the market has skyrocketed. I’ve helped so many families who have left their homes to relocate here.

What do you think people love so much about Monroe?

What might surprise someone about moving here?

I think they love the small-town feel. It’s not too big, but it’s also not too small. I’ve also heard people say how welcoming and friendly the community has been. They feel loved and valued. Their kids have parks to play in. There are amazing restaurants and amazing churches.

How quickly did the market react once the announcement was made?

My broker and I are all about the

One of the reasons you love real estate is that you can positively impact and serve your community.

In what ways does this market give you the opportunity to live out your purpose?

I always look to get to know the family and understand what is important to them. Do they like to go out to eat on the weekends? Do they like to get out on the water? Learning about each family and their hobbies helps me determine how far from the site they prefer to be. Factors such as shorter commutes or waterfront access could be dealbreakers for them. There are so many variables to consider when making sure our families are taken care of.

The most important thing is to ensure they are happy with their new location and that their needs are being met, whether that’s having a good school for their children or having a great neighborhood with proximity to the activities they enjoy.

Can you tell us about a time you helped a family find the perfect home?

My most recent couple has four children and three dogs, and they were living in an apartment at the time I met them. She loves cooking, but their limited space didn’t allow for it. So, she wanted to find a home with a full kitchen, and he wanted to find a home with a pool. We searched high and low for the perfect home, and we just closed on it last week. They are going to renovate it and make it spectacular.

I have hundreds of stories like this one, and they truly touch my heart. I’m very attached to all my clients, and they know that. We’re friends for life.

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U.S. walks out on France during U.N. meeting

“no” votes. along with Britain. membership of the world body.

Ally was critical of America’s human rights record ers,After “The US used to be a beacon of Monday’s brief walkout, For instance, Türk has sharply

BY EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts were speaking at the United Nations on Monday after America’s close European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record.

The surprise move during a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed U.S. opposition to giving U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk another fouryear term. The reappointment on Friday got overwhelming support, including from France.

The U.S. walkout reflects not only

the more strained relations between President Donald Trump and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, but also wider tensions between the U.S. and Europe. These include questions over Trump’s commitment to NATO, possible changes to U.S. troop deployments in Europe, and Trump’s desire to control Greenland, which belongs to NATO member Denmark.

Trump has complained that Europeans, who weren’t consulted, did not help the U.S. during the Iran war. Amid the tensions, Macron has taken a lead in trying to build up Europe’s military and ensure a nuclear umbrella as one of the continent’s two nuclear pow-

deputy U.S. Ambassador Dan Negrea accused France of feigning “moral outrage” and pretending to lecture the world about every topic, including human rights.

The United States has stood by France in every conflict where its “freedom has been imperiled” and tolerated its grandstanding “out of a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect,” he said, but no more.

What sparked the walkout was a social media post Friday from France’s U.N. Mission in Geneva criticizing U.S. opposition to a second term for the U.N. rights chief.

The General Assembly voted 14410 with 13 abstentions in support of Türk, with the U.S. among the

human rights. Not anymore. Today, it stands alongside North Korea, Nicaragua, Mali & Russia, isolated.

And the world no longer listens to it,” the French Mission tweeted.

Mike Waltz, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., in responding on X, accused France of coddling ”some of the worst human rights abusers” and voting “for someone who has been lecturing, free, sovereign democracies like the United States, the UK, and Israel, while cozying up to the world’s worst oppressors.”

Türk’s job as the U.N. rights chief, by its nature, is tricky: It requires speaking out against rights violations by the governments of the countries that make up the

criticized Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s war in Gaza as well as having urged a “massive rethink” of U.S. immigration policy before the World Cup, citing issues around “racial profiling, surveillance and immigration enforcement.”

At Monday’s meeting, Negrea drilled in on France.

“Today, I remind them that it is the United States that remains the beacon of liberty for the world,” he said. “As such, we will not be affording them the benefit of listening to their politicized drivel until they renounce their condescending and disrespectful rhetoric and behave in a manner commensurate with their seat on this council.”

LANDFILL

Continued from page 1A connected to their mission: bringing the 15-year-old home.

“We do hope that we’re going to find him. We believe that we are in the right section,” Moore said, thanking waste management for putting officers in the best position to find Minnieweather.

As of now, there is no end in sight for the search, Moore said.

“Although we hoped we could find something very quickly, we’re in our third week now. It is very hot. We will stay there as long as we can manage it and stay there.

It does cost a lot of money,” Moore said. “There may be a point where it will be fruitless, but at this point, I don’t see that. At this point, that’s a call that somebody else will make.”

Minnieweather has been missing since June 5 and is presumed dead. Police have confirmed that they believe his body was dumped in a garbage bin, picked up by a garbage truck and dumped somewhere in the landfill.

Maurice Parms, 51, was arrested on June 20 on a count of firstdegree murder. He is accused of dumping the teen in a garbage bin in the early morning hours on June 5.

The garbage truck was scheduled to pick up the trash that morn-

IRAN

Continued from page 1A adding that President Donald Trump or one of his top advisers should “either in a speech or in a long press conference, explain what’s going on in Iran. Why we went in. Why we’re still there.”

Over the next two weeks, the Senate will be considering legislation to spend more money replacing military hardware that has been used up during the hostilities that began Feb. 28 and have continued off and on since, pausing temporarily from time to time under fragile ceasefires to negotiate a settlement.

“I don’t have enough information to know about continuing the attacks,” Kennedy said. “The president likes the daily attacks.

He believes that sometimes you have to kill a few chickens to scare the monkeys.

I don’t think that’s going to work with the Iranian leadership.”

CENTRAL

Continued from page 1A touted securing millions in grant funding, advancing several infrastructure projects and opening Central’s first City Hall earlier this year.

“None of these accomplishments belong to one person,” the mayor said.

“They belong to an exceptional team of public servants who believed that government exists to serve its citizens with excellence, integrity and humility.”

Since incorporating in 2005, Central has embraced a heavily privatized model of government under Evans and his predecessors — an approach that the parish’s newest city, St. George, has partially adopted.

Evans said public service

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The search of the East Baton Rouge Parish Landfill for the body of Ja’Derrius Minnieweather has entered its third week. ing at 6 a.m., said Parms’ arrest warrant.

To make sure the landfill is searched thoroughly and safely, the Baton Rouge Police Department has enlisted the help of 12 other law enforcement agencies, including specialty teams from the FBI, Homeland Security Investi-

“I don’t have enough information to know about continuing the attacks. The president likes the daily attacks. He believes that sometimes you have to kill a few chickens to scare the monkeys. I don’t think that’s going to work with the Iranian leadership.”

SEN. JOHN KENNEDy, R-Madisonville

gations and the Louisiana National Guard.

The FBI New Orleans office said through the FBI Laboratory’s Technical Hazards Response Unit and Evidence Response Team Unit, they identified a search area of 0.64 acres out of 400.

BRPD confirmed they have not

sional demand for war powers authority. He eventually voted against the actual measure when it came to the floor, saying the administration had briefed him in the meantime.

Cassidy went on to tell CNN on Sunday that the U.S. would not abandon troops or agree to allow Iran to have control of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil is supplied.

The closures and chaos at the strait are responsible for the dramatic increase in the price of oil and thus the price of gasoline and diesel fuel.

High-cost energy is responsible for higher prices across the board. A series of polls show that up to twothirds of the U.S. public oppose the hostilities with Iran. The Pentagon reported Monday that 18 service members have been killed and another 624 have been injured.

The Senate passed a resolution in June urging an end to the conflict or for Trump to come to Congress for permission to continue the military action.

The House passed one on Thursday. But the resolutions carried no enforcement weight and acted merely as a symbolic criticism of the war.

Cassidy in June had a shouting match with Trump during a closed-door meeting with senators over why Email Mark Ballard at he supported a procedural mballard@theadvocate. vote leading to a congres- com.

has always required sacrifice but has gotten increasingly difficult in the modern day.

“Small-town politics can be an ugly business when disagreement gives way to division and public debate becomes personal,” he said.

“Social media has too often rewarded outrage over understanding and accusation over truth.”

Evans added that he believes receiving criticism is a part of leadership but urged Central residents to treat others with dignity.

Last week, East Baton Rouge Metro Council member Aaron Moak announced his candidacy for Central mayor.

Evans did not say what he plans to do after leaving office in 2027.

“I leave this office with complete peace,” Evans said. “The foundation has

been built. The relationships have been established. The systems are in place. Central’s future is incredibly bright, and I will always be one of its biggest supporters.”

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yet made it through the search area due to the extreme heat. The search teams are wearing protective hazmat suits to prevent any contact with used needles, glass and hazardous gases that are found in the landfill.

Police said Parms has made no statement or offered any help to

locate Minnieweather’s body.

He remains in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and is held without bail. His next court date will be on Oct. 15 for a bail review hearing.

Parms faces the possibility of the death penalty if he is convicted of first-degree murder.

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Trump defends his sweeping tariffs in Michigan stop

BY WILL WEISSERT and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press

MILFORD, Mich. — President Donald Trump came to Michigan on Monday and argued that his economic policies have revived the auto industry and American manufacturing, even as some businesses contend that the sweeping tariffs he’s imposed have actually hurt the state.

Trump visited a sprawling General Motors facility in the Detroit suburb of Milford that is a testing ground for its vehicles. He pumped a fist after watching a trio of drag races that involved muscle cars and luxury vehicles like the Corvette Z06, Cadillac Escalade V, and EV Hummer — events the announcer promised were “all America First power.”

It was the kind of thundering speed the president is expecting at an IndyCar race in Washington next month, which is part of America’s 250th birthday celebrations.

In a subsequent speech inside a design facility, the president cheered GM’s plans to expand production domestically in coming years and declared himself a president who was standing up for auto workers “at long last.”

“I’ve done more for you than your parents, OK?” he joked.

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President Donald Trump pauses Monday during a speech at a General Motors facility in Milford, Mich.

Michigan was one of the 2024 battlegrounds Trump flipped after it backed Democrat Joe Biden in 2020. But the state has seen parts of its economy affected by the president’s tariffs, including on imported cars and auto parts. Automakers have long said tariffs increase the cost of doing business, which leads to higher prices for consumers.

Company officials led Trump on a tour where he saw various GM models, including the latest versions of the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado — the production of which he argued had been

boosted by tariffs.

At one point, POTUS grabbed a pen and signed the hood of a white Corvette that was made specifically for America’s 250th birthday.

“They’ve come a long way,” he said to reporters about the Detroit-based automaker during the tour. “It’s amazing what tariffs are doing for GM.” Trump said he’s been good to the company but he declined to say more.

“The rest of the world doesn’t love me, but that’s OK,” he said, alluding to tariffs. “It’s called ‘America first.’”

The president’s speech lasted more than an hour

and was wide ranging — hitting on the economy, the war in Iran and the U.S. military operation that toppled the leader of Venezuela.

He also touched on communism, crime rates, his administration’s efforts to transform the nation’s capital and even how carefully he treads to keep from tripping while on stage or deplaning from Air Force One. With early primary voting already underway, Trump called on stage Republican Reps. Lisa McClain, Tom Barrett and Tim Walberg, as well as gubernatorial candidate John James and Senate candidate Mike Rogers.

Rogers is unopposed in the Senate primary, but the GOP gubernatorial contest pits James, who is backed by Trump, against Perry Johnson, a businessman turned politician who has launched unsuccessful campaigns before, including for president in 2024.

A new round of steep import levies is taking effect on dozens of U.S. trading partners. Yet Trump has singled out Canada with tariffs as high as 50% on a wide array of its products, including cars.

The GM facility he toured is in Oakland County, which encompasses much of Detroit’s northern suburbs. Once a Republican stronghold, it has increasingly leaned Democratic, backing Biden against Trump in 2020 and Vice President Kamala Harris against Trump four years later.

GM says its facility is the oldest dedicated vehicle testing operation in the United States, where 4,200 employees work to refine nearly every vehicle the company makes before they reach consumers. It has more than 150 miles of test roads and the early innovations perfected on site include the first mass-produced automatic transmission, known as the “Hydra-Matic.”

Michigan’s economy relies heavily on Canada, meaning the new tariffs — coupled

with inflation still running high and gas prices rising again as the already unpopular war in Iran escalates — have created additional economic concerns statewide.

Some advocacy groups citing import and tariff data, says tariffs have cost Michigan businesses billions of dollars just since last spring.

The latest tariffs come at a time when voters across the country were already increasingly dissatisfied with Trump’s handling of the economy.

Jason Roe, a former executive director of the Michigan Republican Party who tried unsuccessfully to distance it from Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement in 2021, said that more than coinciding with his new round of tariffs, Trump’s visit is a function of Michigan’s relatively late primary and is meant to ensure that James secures the nomination.

But Roe also said it was a risk for the president to tie himself too closely to top Republicans before the general election, calling it “kryptonite to November voters.”

Trump, who won the White House on a promise to lower the cost of living, also has seen his approval ratings sag, meaning kitchen table issues could be a liability for Republicans trying to hold control of Congress in the Nov. 3 elections.

President demands Senate pass voting bill before taking break

BY JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the c h a m b e r ’s u p c o m ing August break until senators pass a strict proof-ofcitizenship Thune voting bill, even as Republicans lack the votes to advance it.

Trump has repeatedly urged Thune to scrap the legislative filibuster, which effectively sets a 60-vote threshold for most legislation in the 100-member

Senate, or find another workaround to pass the voting bill, known as the SAVE America Act. But Republicans hold only a 5347 majority, and Thune has consistently said they don’t have the votes to pass the bill or change the rules to get around the filibuster.

“John Thune should not allow the United States Senate to ‘leave town’ until it passes The Save America Act or, far better still, TERMINATES THE FILIBUSTER,” Trump wrote on social media.

He later insisted to reporters Monday that he has a good relationship with the Senate majority leader but said Thune has “got to get his job done.”

It’s the latest escalation in a monthslong pressure campaign by Trump and others

in the GOP base to pass the SAVE Act ahead of the midterms. A small but vocal group of Republican senators has also increasingly pressed Thune to find a way forward.

Thune responded Monday afternoon, telling reporters he would be supportive of canceling the break if there was a path forward on the legislation.

“We voted on it one, two, three, four, five times already,” said Thune, who counted each number on his hand for reporters. “Show me how this ends. What’s the picture of victory at the end?”

House Republicans have also attempted to create another path for the legislation through the budget reconciliation process, which

Police investigate shooting at U.S. consulate in Toronto

BY JIM MORRIS Associated Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A shooter fired at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto early Monday morning, police said, the second time this year someone shot at the building. No one was injured in the incident, but a single shell casing was found and there was damage to the

building’s facade.

Toronto deputy chief Frank Barredo said a high-speed chase ensued that lasted an hour, but that no arrest was made. He vowed that the search for the perpetrator or perpetrators would continue.

“We will approach this investigation with great seriousness,” Barredo said at a news conference. “We will bring the people responsible

for this to justice.”

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow called the shooting a “brazen attack.”

“I want to say to the person or persons responsible, we will get you,” said Chow.

The U.S. Consulate was targeted March 10, when two suspects allegedly fired multiple shots at the building before driving away in a stolen vehicle.

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Stocks drift on Wall Street as oil prices drop

Stocks on Wall Street drifted to a mixed close Monday as oil prices fell after the U.S. and Iran paused their attacks while work resumed on restarting negotiations to end the war.

The S&P 500 rose less than 0.1% after spending much of the day bouncing between small gains and losses. The benchmark index was coming off two weekly losses in a row.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%, its fourth straight loss.

The three major stock indexes are on pace to close out this month in the red. It would be the second straight monthly loss for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Oil prices reversed course from a week ago, when a sharp escalation in fighting between the U.S. and Iran worsened worries about global oil supplies.

The price of Brent crude, the international standard, dropped 6.3% to settle at $85.87 a barrel for October delivery. Prices surged to over $100 a barrel last week before easing.

U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 7.5% to settle at $82.61 a barrel.

The war between the U.S. and Iran has sharply curtailed, and at times halted, traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz. That has had a ripple effect throughout the world’s economy. Gasoline prices have surged and shipping costs for most goods are rising, with businesses typically passing those costs along to households.

Markets closed higher in Europe and Asia.

Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.65% from 4.69% late Friday.

Technology companies were behind much of the shifts in the market, with gains and declines for a mix of big companies resulting in uncertain trading.

Nvidia fell 5% and Micron Technology slumped 2.3%. At the same time, Microsoft rose 1.9% and Apple rose 1.2%.

They are all among the most valuable companies in the world, and those huge valuations give them more influence over the direction of the broader market.

The mix of gains and losses from a variety of those companies had more impact in pushing and pulling the market, even as the majority of companies in the S&P 500 gained ground.

Communications company stocks were among the gainers Monday. Google parent Alphabet rose 2.1%, while Charter Communications jumped 6.7% and Comcast rose 2.3%.

Chinese chipmaker CXMT’s shares soar HONG KONG — Shares of CXMT, China’s largest memory chipmaker, shot skyward Monday as they began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest initial public stock offering in recent years.

CXMT’s shares surged 466% in their first day of trading. The company has become the most valuable one listed on a mainland Chinese exchange, with an estimated market capitalization of more than $487 billion.

But that’s still smaller than those of South Korean and American memory chipmakers like Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron Technology.

CXMT, or ChangXin Memory Technologies, is among many chipmakers that have profited mightily from the boom in artificial intelligence. Its business is thriving as China pushes for greater self-sufficiency in leading-edge technologies while contending with limited access to advanced chipmaking machines due to American-led restrictions.

The company raised at least $8.6 billion with the offering, priced at $1.3 per share, in its listing on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Nasdaq-like STAR market, also known as the Science and Technology Innovation Board.

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Cracker Barrel CEO stepping down Logo and rebrand caused backlash

BY DEE-ANN DURBIN AP business writer

Cracker Barrel’s CEO is stepping down nearly a year after an attempted rebrand of the chain led to a fierce customer backlash.

Cracker Barrel said Monday that CEO Julie Masino will step down next month but remain with the company until Oct. 9 in an advisory capacity.

David Deno will succeed Masino on Aug. 10 as CEO. Deno served

as the CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, which owns Outback Steakhouse and other chains, from 2019 until he retired in 2024. He has also held executive roles at Best Buy and Yum Brands, which is the parent company of KFC and Taco Bell.

Lebanon, Tennessee-based Cracker Barrel hired Masino, a longtime Taco Bell and Starbucks executive, in July 2023. She was chosen for her record as an innovator with the hope that she would attract new customers to Cracker Barrel, which operates nearly 660 restaurants in 43 states.

Masino introduced updated menu items, like Hashbrown Cas-

serole Shepherd’s Pie, to increase Cracker Barrel’s dinnertime traffic. She also started remodeling the company’s dark, antique-filled restaurants, lightening the walls and installing more comfortable seating.

Then, last August, Cracker Barrel announced plans to ditch its longtime logo, which features an older, overall-clad man leaning on a barrel as well as the words “Old Country Store.” The company said it would continue to honor Uncle Herschel — the man in its logo, who represents the uncle of Cracker Barrel’s founder — on its menu and on items sold in its stores. But

the new logo would be simpler and easier to read on road signs and in phone apps.

The backlash was immediate.

Fans didn’t like the new logo and also rebelled against the store redesigns. Even President Donald Trump weighed in, saying in a Truth Social post that Cracker Barrel “should go back to the old logo.”

Masino reversed course within a few days, but the damage was done. Cracker Barrel’s same-store restaurant sales plunged 5% last fall and 7% in the quarter ending Jan. 30. Same-store sales at the retail stores connected to its restaurants dropped even further.

Fed faces new pressure to hike rates as price risks rebound Eyes are still on Mideast, fluctuating oil prices

BY JONNELLE MARTE and MARIA ELOISA CAPURRO

Bloomberg News (TNS)

Federal Reserve officials will head into their policy meeting this week confronting a resurgence in price pressures that could make their decision on whether to hold or hike interest rates a close call — and a contentious one.

Renewed tensions in the Middle East have sent oil prices soaring again, overshadowing a tamer-than-expected reading on June consumer prices that seemed to offer officials breathing room to keep rates stable.

Add to that a demand boom fueled by artificial intelligence and the Trump administration’s announcements of new tariffs, and Fed watchers see the possibility of dissents at the Tuesday-Wednesday meetings if officials again leave policy unchanged.

Investors in recent days have also boosted their bets the central bank could hike at this week’s meeting, putting the odds close to 40% at one point last week.

“Things are definitely heating up in the conflict in the Middle East and, for oil, the risk of moving significantly higher from here has increased,” said Alex Payne, a senior portfolio manager at Vanguard. “The market is adjusting to the risk of inflation being a little bit stickier due to some of these geopolitical issues.”

Oil prices retreated somewhat over the weekend as the U.S. and Iran held back from initiating fresh military strikes. But fresh economic data provided further evidence of a strong U.S. economy, with orders for business equipment rising in June by more than projected.

Potential pushback A growing number of policymakers have outlined a rationale for why they support higher rates now, or could soon.

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan earlier this month called for modestly higher rates, citing her view that inflation isn’t heading sustainably back to the Fed’s 2% goal.

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack also chimed in recently, saying “there is no conflict” in the Fed’s mandates and inflation is a bigger concern than employment currently. Both will vote on this week’s interestrate decision and could dissent if officials opt to hold steady.

“It is clear listening to the Fed officials that you have a small group — like Logan, Hammack — who probably are ready to get going,” said Claudia Sahm, chief economist at New Century Advisors LLC. “And then there’s a pretty large group that wants to see

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Honor Fuchs, 25, right, pumps gas alongside a UPS driver at a gas station in Los Angeles. more improvement — and soon.”

Even at last month’s meeting, when officials left policy stable for a fourth consecutive time, a few policymakers already saw a case for raising rates.

Minutes of that gathering also showed most officials had discussed scenarios in which inflation remained elevated due to AIrelated demand, the Middle East conflict or the effects of tariffs. And almost all in that group indicated that such scenarios would likely warrant higher rates.

Since that meeting, the Trump administration said it would impose fresh tariffs on Canada and other trading partners, a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. fractured and robust AI investment has shown few signs of slowing.

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh has reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment to reducing inflation, vowing on Capitol Hill this month to use the central bank’s tools to achieve price stability.

But his reluctance to offer specifics on how he plans to use those tools has kept markets guessing about where rates are headed — even in the near term.

As of Monday morning, investors were pricing in about a 35% chance for a rate increase at this meeting, according to federal funds futures contracts. Those odds had dropped to roughly 10% after Labor Department data released on July 14 showed the U.S. Consumer Price Index fell in June for the first time in six years as gasoline prices declined. But the drop reversed amid the reescalation of the war with Iran.

“Roughly one third of the banks we work

with are positioning for further rate increases, while the rest are hedging against cuts,” said Pradeep Bhatia, chief executive officer of Derivative Path Inc., which helps financial institutions hedge rates and currency risks.

“That kind of bifurcation tells you the market has stopped trying to predict the Fed and started preparing for both outcomes.”

Now vs. later Officials may be comfortable leaving rates unchanged on the heels of the cooler June inflation reading, said Veronica Clark, an economist at Citigroup Inc. If future data reports show limited pass-through from higher energy prices and rising unemployment, policymakers may opt to extend the hold on borrowing costs or even cut rates, she said.

Some officials have indeed suggested the Fed can be patient for now. But they’ve also said the central bank may need to hike in upcoming meetings if price pressures don’t abate.

“In a scenario where actual inflation does not start to cool down soon, I believe that it could be appropriate to reconsider our current policy stance,” Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said two days after the CPI report.

Lifting rates this month could help Warsh build credibility in his fight against inflation and may be viewed as less political than a rate move closer to the midterm elections in November, said Joseph Lavorgna, chief economist of the Americas for SMBC Nikko Securities America and a former Treasury Department official during President Donald Trump’s second term.

N.Y. mayor to offer discount on meat, produce at city-owned stores But critics blast Mamdani’s plan

BY ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE Associated Press

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open a slate of government-owned grocery stores stirred up critics who roasted the idea as the democratic socialist’s first step toward creating communist bread lines in the city.

The mayor offered a different vision for the city-owned shops on Monday, announcing that they would instead provide a 30% discount on produce, meat and a host of other kitchen staples as a way to offset the rising food prices in one of America’s most expensive cities.

The five stores are expected to be placed in each of the city’s five boroughs, with the first set to open toward the end of 2027 in the Bronx.

He plans to have all five operational by the end of his four-year term.

“Thirty percent off adds up to real money for New Yorkers,” Mamdani, a Democrat, said at a news conference at a warehouse in Brooklyn while standing in front of a display of fruits and vegetables. “In the wealthiest city, in the wealthiest country in the history of the world, no New Yorker should have to worry about being able to afford to feed their family.”

The city has started the process of picking private operators to handle day-to-day operations of the shops. The administration will provide storefronts while covering

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New york City Mayor Zohran Mamdani discusses plans for citywide discounted grocery stores on Monday.

rental costs and property taxes, officials said.

Mamdani campaigned on the proposal as a plank in a wider affordability platform centered on shifting the power of government

toward policies to help the city’s struggling working class. At one point last year, he framed the idea as a modest experiment and said if it doesn’t work, “C’est la vie, then the idea was wrong.”

Still, the plan has rankled some smaller grocers and owners of the city’s ubiquitous bodega corner stores, who worry they won’t be able to compete with prices at the city-run shops. Mamdani said the city-owned stores would not sell hot food or other items like beer or cigarettes, as a way to avoid sapping away profitable business from private stores.

Andrew Rein, president of the Citizens Budget Commission, a watchdog group, called for a more thorough public analysis of the program’s cost.

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Woman goes on trial in killing of her 3 children but she denied having Lindsay Clancy cide, plans to hurt them or herclaims postpartum self. He said the situation was “very confusing” bepsychosis cause moments later, she would be making the childrove deaths dren lunch or playing with

BY MICHAEL CASEY and LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press

PLYMOUTH, Mass. — In the months after the birth of her third child, Lindsay Clancy’s mental health collapsed. Unable to sleep and stricken with thoughts of harming herself, she sought care from experts in postpregnancy mood disorders, was put on multiple psychiatric medications, and when nothing worked, checked in to a psychiatric hospital.

Nineteen days after she was discharged, she strangled her three children at their Massachusetts home.

A jury heard opening statements Monday in Clancy’s murder trial, which is expected to feature dueling views about her mental state. Both sides agree she killed her children. They disagree over whether she should be held criminally responsible for their deaths.

The first witness was Patrick Clancy, her former husband, who found the children’s bodies after returning home on the day of the killings in January 2023. He has said in interviews that he forgives his wife, and will testify for both the prosecution and the defense.

Patrick Clancy told prosecutors on Monday that a month before the killings, his wife began to describe intrusive thoughts of harming the children and of sui-

them.

“I never saw Lindsay harm the kids,” he told jurors.

Despite months of psychiatric care, changing medications and new providers, her condition worsened, he said.

She became increasingly depressed, struggled to sleep and lost weight.

Patrick Clancy breathed heavily as photos of his children were projected for the jury.

Cora, 5, was shown in one image wearing a red bow and skirt. Her dad said she loved princesses. Dawson, 3, loved firefighters, fire trucks and “Paw Patrol.” Eightmonth-old Callan “was just a happy baby,” his father said.

Clancy worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Patrick testified that her anxiety about being separated from her children would increase as she got closer to the end of her parental leave.

Patrick Clancy testified that after his wife was discharged from the psychiatric hospital, the family tried to carry on with everyday life. They celebrated Cora’s birthday and visited the Museum of Science and a water park, where jurors saw video of Lindsay Clancy playing with the children. Patrick said she had returned to the gym and her moods appeared steadier.

However, on the day of the killings, “she was having one of her best days,”

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Defendant Lindsay Clancy watches as her ex-husband Patrick Clancy takes the witness stand Monday at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Mass.

Patrick said. She took Cora to a doctor’s appointment while he stayed home with Dawson and Callan. The couple exchanged photos of the children by text — Dawson had just dressed himself for the first time — before she returned home to build a snowman and work on art projects.

Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy strangled her children with exercise bands after sending her husband out on errands. She then used multiple methods to try to end her own life. She remains paralyzed from the waist down after jumping from a second-story window.

That day, Clancy said she heard voices telling her, “This is your last chance.

Kill the children so you can kill yourself,” according to her lawyer.

Seated in a wheelchair, Clancy wiped her eyes with a tissue at times as lawyers discussed her children.

Defense lawyer Kevin Reddington said Clancy had postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness linked to the stress, sleep deprivation and hormonal changes that follow childbirth. He argued she had bipolar disorder and that antidepressants prescribed after the birth of her third child worsened her condition.

“She loved those children right up to the time of their death,” he told jurors, saying they would hear from family, friends, neighbors and teachers about her devotion.

Prosecutor Shanan Buckingham argued Clancy “acted intentionally, rationally and swiftly” and bears full

responsibility for the deaths.

“This was not a woman in the throes of psychosis,” Buckingham said. “This is not a public debate about women’s mental health and how the medical system treats women. This case is about this defendant, Lindsay Clancy.”

If convicted of murder, Clancy faces life in prison without parole. If found not guilty due to a lack of criminal responsibility, she would be committed to a state mental health facility.

Elyse Hershon, a Boston criminal defense attorney and legal analyst, said the verdict will likely depend on how the jury views Clancy’s “intent and mental capacity.”

“Whenever there are deaths of children, it rattles emotions,” Hershon said.

“Some people naturally will

identify and sympathize with Clancy and her postpartum depression, and others will not be able to understand how one could end their children’s lives, and demand responsibility.”

While postpartum depression is fairly common among women who have given birth, postpartum psychosis affects an estimated 1 to 2 women per 1,000 births and can include hallucinations, delusions and paranoia. Most women with the condition do not harm their children.

Possibly the best-known is Andrea Yates, who drowned her five children in a bathtub in Texas in 2001. Her attorneys said she suffered from postpartum psychosis and believed killing her children would save them from hell.

Her initial murder conviction was overturned, and in a retrial she was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed to a state mental hospital.

Dr. Nicole Cirino of Baylor College of Medicine said women in the grip of postpartum psychosis often believe they are helping their children.

In their own minds, “they may be saving their children from damnation,” Cirino said.

Awareness of postpartum psychosis has grown since the Yates case, but Cirino and other maternal mental health advocates said it’s rarely considered in criminal prosecutions. Illinois is the only state with a law allowing for undiagnosed or untreated postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis to be a mitigating factor in sentencing.

Man charged in reflecting pool case seeks grand jury testimony Ex-Olympian’s lawyers see ‘irregularities’

testimony. They want courtA spokesperson for U.S. immediately respond to an ordered access to all the pro- Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s email seeking comment on office in Washington didn’t Hearn’s arguments. ceedings.

BY MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seeking access to all of the closed-door testimony that led to his indictment, pointing to “irregularities” in those grand jury proceedings.

In a court filing Monday, David Hearn’s attorneys requested an order for the government to turn over a complete transcript of all grand jury proceedings.

They also want prosecutors to disclose the legal instructions they gave to grand jurors about the elements of Hearn’s alleged crime.

Hearn pleaded not guilty earlier this month to one felony count of property destruction and has a trial scheduled to start Sept. 28 in D.C. Superior Court. The charge, which carries a maximum prison sentence

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By ALLISON ROBBERT

Individuals peek over the fence to see the drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday in Washington. of 10 years upon conviction, accuses Hearn of causing at least $1,000 in damage to the pool.

But his lawyers question whether prosecutors properly presented the grand jury with adequate evidence to support the amount of damage alleged in Hearn’s indictment. A National Park Service official testified that the pool already was damaged before Hearn allegedly touched it, couldn’t quantify any damage attributable to Hearn and said the same repairs would have been re-

quired regardless of his conduct, defense attorneys said.

“The witness’s testimony established that the pool had substantial preexisting damage requiring repair before any alleged conduct by Mr. Hearn,” his lawyers wrote.

“According to the witness, the pool was leaking more than one million gallons of water per week; its expansion joints had exceeded their service life; and the liner already contained a rip.”

Hearn’s attorneys are basing those arguments on their limited review of grand jury

Officials say man killed wife, 6 kids, then himself in Michigan All were found in home fire

BY JENNIFER PELTZ and DAVE COLLINS Associated Press

A man fatally shot his wife and their six children, then himself, before they all were found in their burning Michigan home last week, investigators said Monday.

Kristopher and Amanda Karolkiewicz and their six children, aged 5 to 15, died Friday in their home in Grand Haven Township, on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Authorities were summoned for a fire and then discovered the bodies.

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department said in a release Monday that autopsies determined all the family members died of

gunshot wounds, and that Kristopher Karolkiewicz took his own life.

“This is an unspeakable tragedy that we may never completely understand,” Sheriff Eric DeBoer said in a statement read aloud at a news conference by one of his deputies, Capt. Jacob Sparks.

The fire appears to have been set intentionally in multiple parts of the home after the killings, but officials still are investigating the origin point, Sparks said.

It’s unclear exactly when the series of events began; officials got calls about a smoky smell in the area Monday morning, checked it out but found nothing. After getting more calls about three hours later, they returned, saw smoke coming from the Karolkiewicz

home and found the bodies, at least some of them in bedrooms, Sparks said.

The family’s dogs and at least one cat perished in the blaze.

Amanda Karolkiewicz, 39, an elementary school substitute teacher who went

by Mandy, “was a kind and devoted soul who loved her family and her students,” her mother and stepfather, Becky and Steve Lawwill, said in a statement.

“We treasured every moment we had with her and her six children, and words cannot adequately address our devastation,” they wrote, adding that they “pray for God’s peace and comfort as we grieve their deaths and honor their lives.”

A message seeking comment were sent Monday to Kris Karolkiewicz’s family.

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Art museum’s walls have secret lives Last Thursday, I followed Charlie Tatum through a staff-only door at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Behind it were 72 movable walls, 12,000 pounds of paint and a machine no one can name.

Tatum is NOMA’s director of marketing and communications.

He met me in the museum’s lightfilled marble lobby. Minutes later, we stepped into the 6,240-squarefoot Ella West Freeman Gallery between exhibitions. Its corners were dark, and its grandeur had been dismantled and stacked against a wall.

Louise Neal and Travis Keene, both senior preparators, began to tell me about the work they do to change the giant space from one installation to another. I had never heard of a museum preparator. I learned that “prepare the space” barely begins to describe their work.

The ceiling of the Freeman Gallery is a steel grid installed in 1971, when the museum was still city property. The grid is laid out in 5-foot squares. The terrazzo floor beneath it is laid out in the same 5-foot squares, divided by metal inlays rather than grout, so the ceiling and the floor agree exactly.

$8M roads project begins after years of discussion

BY AVERY WHITE Staff writer

STAFF PHOTOS By MICHAEL JOHNSON

A young girl watches Mike the Tiger cooling off in the pool at his habitat Monday as midday temperatures soar past 90 degrees.

BR could feel like 107 degrees, National Weather Service says

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Louise Neal, senior preparator at the New Orleans Museum of Art, moves one of the 72 wall panels used in the Ella West Freeman Gallery.

The gallery walls are actually modular panels, each 5 feet wide and 12 feet tall. Curators use the grid pattern to design exhibitions on graph paper. The preparators then build entirely new rooms.

To move each panel, Keene and Neal use a machine they simply call the wall mover. No one has ever known another name for it, and it bears no manufacturer’s plate — only an old tin tag reading: Property of City of New Orleans.

Museum lore says the system was modeled after one at the Whitney, but no one knows for sure.

Neal hasn’t found another museum that moves walls this way.

Most build new and tear down old drywall for every exhibition.

This summer, for the first time in 55 years, NOMA’s panels were stripped clean. Each panel is half-inch plywood over 2-by-4 framing with Styrofoam inside for soundproofing. Stripped down, one weighs 280 pounds. Under the paint, most of them were carrying another 150 pounds.

Do that arithmetic across five decades of regular installations, and the paint stops being paint.

It becomes sediment. Keene and Neal peeled the layers off in giant sheets — gray, brown, black, orange, green, burgundy. Each revealed another era.

Neal weighed the layers of removed paint because she was worried about exceeding the maximum weight of their dumpster. The old paint weighed 12,000 pounds — 6 tons.

In cross-section, the paint looked like a canyon wall. The top layer

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Scenic Highway to get safety upgrades

BY ELLYN COUVILLION Staff writer

A heat advisory issued for Baton Rouge on Monday will remain in place Tuesday, with heat indexes of up to 107 degrees possible, the National Weather Service said.

The heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“A large area of high pressure is dominating right now,” said Christopher Bannan, a meteorologist with the weather agency’s office in Slidell.

“We get these pretty much every summer.”

The high pressure carries heat from the western part of the country, from the deserts and Texas, he said.

“The warmer air is pushing down, meeting moisture in the air from the Gulf,” to

Mike the Tiger checks out visitors while cooling off in the pool. create the heat and high near 97 degrees, according humidity that lead to high to this week’s forecast.

On Wednesday, a high heat indexes — how hot it feels, Bannan said. ä See HEAT, page 2B The high Tuesday will be

Construction has begun for an $8 million improvement project, giving a busy stretch of Scenic Highway a face-lift after years of planning.

In development since 2020, the MovEBR project, which broke ground in May, looks to resurface roads and improve pedestrian safety along the corridor.

The project focuses on the strip of highway between Swan Avenue and Harding Boulevard, a busy thoroughfare for those visiting Southern University or going through Scotlandville. The plans aim to improve the road, focusing on infrastructure upgrades like a new road overlay and additional green-space medians with low landscaping.

Overall pedestrian safety will also be a main focus of the multimillion-dollar project with new sidewalks, crosswalks and safety arms for the railroad track cutting across the corridor.

“We’re going to make sure we line up the street with safety precautions,” said Metro Council member Anthony Kenney, who represents the Scotlandville community.

While construction is starting after a six-year process, Kenney said this project is 10-15 years coming within the community, a conversation that preceded his taking office.

“Even though a lot of the foundation started prior to me, my goal when I got into office is to make sure this project got to the finish line,” Kenney said. “Make sure it was done in a very thorough way because a lot of people have been waiting for this project to happen for a very, very long time.”

Getting the project off the ground likely took longer because the highway is a state road instead of city-parish property, leading to more negotiations on goals and funding, Kenney said.

“We have to work in lockstep with (the Department of Transportation and Development), the state and other partners, and so it’s not as easy as if it were a city-parish road,” Kenney said. “We could just get started on it like the next day, but you know city highways like Scenic Highway, we have to make sure we work in lockstep with the state DOTD, and

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Police used video to make arrest in fatal shooting CRIME BLOTTER Staff reports

Video surveillance footage from surrounding buildings was used to identify a suspect involved in a fatal Zion City shooting last month, Baton Rouge police said.

Traylon Duncan, 18, was arrested Saturday on counts of principal to second-degree murder and obstruction of justice. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Prison and is being held on a $165,000 bail.

Police found Kalen Stampley, 19, lying in the middle of

the street at 7000 Blue Grass Drive with multiple gunshot wounds on the evening of June 28. He was transported to a hospital where he died.

According to Duncan’s arrest warrant, police gathered video surveillance from surrounding buildings and saw a dark, four-door sedan pull into the street.

Stampley is seen walking toward the sedan before several gunshots from the rear passenger seat hit him, the arrest warrant said.

Two unknown people standing in the street with Stampley returned fire into the rear of the vehicle before it drove away. Police said they believe Duncan was the driver of the car.

While at the scene, police collected several 9 mm shell casings from the road.

While investigating the scene, police were notified of a male suspect who arrived at the Our Lady of the Lake North Emergency Room.

Surveillance footage showed

that the 2021 blue Toyota Corolla was the same vehicle at the scene of the shooting, the warrant said.

Police contacted the car owner, who told them they had permitted Duncan to drive the car. They later found the car and towed it in for processing, the warrant said.

Investigators executed a search warrant for the sedan and collected blood and

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Judge rules on evidence in staged wrecks trial Details of arrest in New Orleans cold case barred

BY JAMES FINN Staff writer

A man accused of slaying an FBI informant in New Orleans’ staged wrecks saga scored a win ahead of his trial when a judge on Thursday barred prosecutors from telling jurors about an unrelated cold-case killing for which he was arrested more than a decade ago but never charged.

Along with her ruling for accused hitman Leon “Chunky” Parker, Chief U.S. District Judge Wendy Vitter also limited evidence that prosecutors hoped to present against his co-defendant, Sean Alfortish, about an earlier fraud case that landed him in federal prison and got him disbarred.

In a 21-page ruling, Vitter set key guardrails for a trial slated to start Aug. 10 in which Parker and Alfortish face murder, conspiracy, witness tampering and other counts.

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The improvement project will likely be similar to the recent improvement work done on Plank Road because it will be done through the same contractors, Kenney said. In preparation for the city’s new Rapid Transit system, MoveEBR’s work on the area earlier this year brought smoother roads

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They are accused of plotting the 2020 killing of Cornelius Garrison III, a “slammer” who was shot dead in his mother’s doorway in Gentilly.

At the time, Garrison had been talking to the FBI for months about his career packing cars with people, staging wrecks with big rigs and bringing passengers to Alfortish.

Prosecutors say Alfortish, a former Kenner magistrate, enlisted lawyers to snag bogus insurance payouts. One was injury lawyer Vanessa Motta, his then-fiancée, who was convicted in March for her role in the fraud scheme.

In Parker’s case, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Orleans asked Vitter to allow evidence about his earlier arrest in the cold-case murder of Marcel Trudeau, a plumber shot dead in his home four days before Hurricane Katrina. Parker was booked for the killing in 2010 but never charged.

Prosecutors suggested that it served to show why an admitted conspirator, Ryan “Red” Harris, approached Parker to kill Garrison in the first place.

Parker’s attorney, Stephen Haedicke, lashed the government in court filings for trying to tag his client as responsible for Trudeau’s

killing in the course of a trial centered on Garrison’s death.

“The Orleans Parish District Attorney declined to pursue any charges against Mr. Parker, or even to bring evidence to a grand jury, related to the baseless allegation he was involved in that murder,” Haedicke wrote in May. “And for good reason: The charge is false.”

For Vitter, the “danger of unfair prejudice” proved too much to include it, she wrote.

“Allowing evidence of this crime would truly opened (sic) this case up to yet another ‘trial within a trial,’ and one involving murder,” Vitter wrote.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office declined to comment.

Federal prosecutors also wanted to argue that a 2011 fraud conviction and disbarment on Alfortish’s record show why, when he emerged from federal prison, he allegedly enlisted other attorneys to litigate what became a flow of bogus car insurance cases.

Vitter declined to let prosecutors tell a jury about Alfortish’s previous white-collar conviction, which arose from fraud within the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

and new sidewalks, making bus accessibility on the corridor easier.

Kenney believes the project will be the next step in the revitalization of Scotlandville and north Baton Rouge, as this comes next in a string of developments coming to the community.

“We just want to make sure this is really something to give people hope for new infrastructure coming to the area,” Kenney said. “Really making sure we are beautifying all of the Scotlandville area, because Scenic Highway, the thoroughfare, is probably the main highway for

Scotlandville in front of the Southern University area.”

The improvement project is expected to take about a year to complete, finishing in the third or fourth quarter of 2027.

This story was reported and written by a student with the support of the nonprofit Louisiana Collegiate News Collaborative, an LSU-led coalition of eight universities funded by the Henry Luce and John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur foundations.

Crimes Unit at (225) 389-4869 or breezeway before gunshots rang Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-7867. out, the warrant said.

Hamilton is seen running back through the breezeway and heard falling on the stairwell, police said. Residents of the apartment The warrant for a man arrested said they heard gunshots and saw Saturday in a killing in a Florida a white vehicle immediately leavBoulevard apartment complex ing the scene. earlier this month claims the Surveillance footage from the driver of the getaway car went to McDonald’s across the street an auto shop to get “obvious win- showed a white Chrysler 300 sedow damage from gunfire” fixed dan pulling out of the apartment complex and turning right on the minutes after the shooting.

Jordan Edwards, 20, was arrest- service road at the time of the ed Saturday on counts of second- shooting, the arrest warrant said.

Through surveillance footage degree murder and obstruction of justice. He was booked into the from Monterrey Boulevard, ChocEast Baton Rouge Parish Prison taw Drive and Greenwell Springs with a bail set for $325,000. His Road, police saw the white sedan next bail hearing is Dec. 7. stop at an auto shop on Greenwell Police responded to a shooting Springs. at 3:48 p.m. July 7 at the Mirage The car parked at the shop and Villa Apartment complex, 9895 three individuals exited the car Florida Blvd., where they found while the shop tended to the winQwaviez Hamilton, 22, unre- dow damage.

The man who exited the rear sponsive in the stairwell. Hamilton was pronounced dead at the driver’s side door is the same person who was seen walking scene.

According to the arrest warrant, through the breezeway shortly police identified Edwards walk- before Hamilton was shot.

During a post-Miranda intering through the breezeway of the apartment deliberately trying to view with Edwards, he told police avoid the surveillance camera. he doesn’t own a firearm, despite Two minutes later, Hamilton is having a box of bullets on him seen on video walking through the when he was arrested.

Footage follows suspected getaway car to auto shop multiple .40-caliber bullet casings

from the rear passenger seat.

Police seek driver who struck pedestrian A man was struck and killed by a car while walking along Greenwell Springs Road on Saturday night, the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed.

Baton Rouge police responded to the 7700 block of Greenwell Springs Road at 11:55 p.m. Saturday and found a man unresponsive lying on the road.

Homicide detectives at the scene determined that a vehicle was traveling east on Greenwell Springs Road while passing over Airline Highway when it struck the man who was walking in the right lane, police said.

Detectives said the driver fled the scene without calling 911.

The victim, John Nguyen, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone having information is urged to contact the Violent

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Continued from page 1B came from the Hayward Oubre installation, which closed in May. Beneath it: African Masquerades.

Then Dawoud Bey. “Then it gets away from you,” Keene said.

In moving one of the 72 panels, Keene turned the crank on the wall mover the way a person turns a steering wheel, with one hand.

Then Neal asked if I wanted to try. Under close supervision, turning the crank took all my strength.

Neal suggested using both my hands.

On a good day, she moves 18 to 20 panels. Respect, sister.

Standing beside a panel, Neal affectionately said, “She’s slimmed down for summer.”

The machine that helps the duo move the panels is 55 years old, but it looks like something from the industrial revolution. This summer, Keene stripped it down for what they believe was its first overhaul.

He found brand names on the gearboxes but nothing else. They believe that someone built it specifically for the task at hand.

None of this is visible from the other side of the door, and that’s the point.

“There’s just this mystical element to walking into a space that’s been completely rearranged,” Keene said.

The panels go back up the week of Aug. 24 for “Second Nature:

But she allowed them to detail his disbarment over it, reasoning that it relates to why he needed other lawyers to carry out the alleged fraud.

A disbarment, cold case murder Vitter’s ruling generally heeded vigorous protests from defense attorneys who argued the material was only loosely tied to the case would unfairly sour the jury on their clients.

She also left open a window for courtroom discussions of domestic violence leveled against Parker by Harris, a slammer and key government witness. Harris had known Parker for years and said his mother suffered domestic abuse during a decadelong relationship she had with Parker.

A Garrison protégé who pleaded guilty to helping plot his mentor’s execution-style hit, Harris is expected to testify that he introduced Parker and Alfortish, who had become skittish about Garrison’s cooperation with the feds. Harris has tagged Parker as the triggerman in Garrison’s murder.

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Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection,” opening Oct. 2. The scrolls and other works represent an influential school of Japan’s Edo period.

Lisa Rotondo-McCord, NOMA’s deputy director and curator of Asian art, is overseeing the sixweek installation. She has narrowed the wall color to a few candidates. Keene and Neal are hoping for a beautiful shade of blue.

Looking at the giant sheets of peeled-off layers of paint, Tatum and I talked about whether anyone

could still identify each of the visible layers. Curators remember colors, he said.

But after enough years, institutional memory fades and a layer becomes a stripe of chartreuse that nobody can place.

I have a new appreciation for how much went into that choice.

And I suspect somebody, somewhere, remembers that chartreuse.

Email Jan Risher at jan.risher@ theadvocate.com.

its principals from discouraging teachers from disciplining disruptive students.

Brumley also reminded schools that they must take steps to prevent bullying, which he noted can occur “in hallways, buses, online or other areas where supervision is more challenging.” He pointed to a recent legislative resolution urging schools to follow state laws that require them to adopt anti-bullying policies, train staff on bullying prevention and investigate reports of bullying.

In the interview, Brumley said social media has contributed to a rise in cyberbullying and online spats, which can turn into physical altercations at school. A 2024 state law banned students from having cellphones out during the school day.

A newer discipline issue schools have had to contend with are “deepfakes,” or artificial intelligence-generated nude images.

The issue grabbed headlines last year when a middle school student in Lafourche Parish was criminally charged for sharing fake nude photos of an eighth grade girl. The school district faced backlash for temporarily expelling the girl because she hit the boy who was spreading the AI-created images.

A new state law adds additional criminal penalties for creating or sharing deepfakes. It also requires principals to provide information to students in grades six through 12 at the start of the school year about the consequences of spreading deepfakes.

“As artificial intelligence advances, it’s going to be really important to stay vigilant on new ways that bullying can occur,” Brumley said, “so that every child feels comfortable going to school each day.”

Louisiana educators must “stand firm” against student misbehavior this school year, enforcing the rules so that classrooms remain “peaceful and orderly,” state Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley said Brumley Monday.

In a letter to school system leaders, Brumley urged principals and teachers to “set clear behavioral expectations and enforce consequences,” adding that “unruly classrooms and ungovernable students” make it harder for all students to learn.

Brumley has repeatedly called on schools to take a stricter approach to discipline, echoing some educators and conservative critics who argue that past efforts to reduce suspensions and expulsions led to lax discipline policies and out-of-control classrooms.

“Schools have spent too much time tolerating inappropriate student behavior,” Brumley said in an interview Monday. “I understand that kids are going to be kids, but when you have students who habitually demonstrate poor behavior or behavior that is so severe that it impacts the learning environment, there has to be consequences.”

Louisiana lawmakers have also sought to crack down on student misconduct. Under a new state law that takes effect Saturday, students who assault school employees will be automatically expelled for at least two semesters.

A 2024 law requires teachers to remove students from the classroom if their behavior prevents other students from learning or Email Patrick Wall at patrick. poses a safety risk. It also prohib- wall@theadvocate.com.

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Louise Neal and Travis Keene, both senior preparators at the New Orleans Museum of Art, examine a giant pile of the layers of paint they have been removing from 72 wall panels used to separate exhibits. This is the first time the panels have been cleared since they were put in service 55 years ago. In all, they removed 12,000 pounds of paint.

killing, on St. Roch Avenue in Gentilly a few days before Hurricane Katrina, dredged up complicated feelings for his siblings, Avis Adams and Marvin Trudeau.

Parker was arrested in 2010 alongside three others. But justice in tracking who killed Marcel Trudeau, the son of a prominent civil rights lawyer whose plumbing business had been taking off, has been hard to come by since.

The siblings hoped its mention at such a high-profile trial might trigger fresh attempts to find more perpetrators. Only this spring did they learn in a federal court filing of Parker’s ties to Harris, who told the FBI he’d bailed Parker out of jail after his 2010 arrest for the killing.

“I would’ve liked for it to play out because it could’ve pressured the state to pursue Marcel’s case,” Adams said Monday. “Now it’s like you’ve opened a wound for nothing.”

Still, “I really believe that Marcel will get justice in some form,” she added, “because of the kind of guy he was.”

Symptoms of heat stroke are high body temperature, confusion, agitation, seizures and coma.

At this point in the summer, the National Weather Service has issued nine heat-related announcements for the Baton Rouge area, which include this week’s heat advisories, as well as extreme heat warnings, when people should avoid heavy activity and direct sunlight, said meteorologist Julie Lesko.

By comparison, there were even more heat-related announcements — a total of 16 — for Baton Rouge last summer through July, Lesko said.

near 97 degrees is predicted, but without a heat advisory, the National Weather Service said.

A 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Thursday will bring some relief.

For Tuesday, however, people should remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an airconditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, the weather agency said.

Those working outdoors should wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothes and take frequent Email Ellyn Couvillion at rest breaks in the shade or in air- ecouvillion@theadvocate.com. conditioned rooms.

“Try to limit strenuous acLOTTERY tivities to early morning or evening,” the National Weather SerSUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 vice said. “Take action when you PICK 3: 6-7-8 see symptoms of heat exhaustion PICK 4: 8-7-8-8 and heat stroke.

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Obituaries Bonacorso, Mildred Pugh 'Millie'

Mildred "Millie" Pugh Bonacorso passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026.

She is survived by her husband Martin "Sonny" Bonacorso, her sister Bette Hartsfield (Todd), her children Lea Faso and Brent Bonacorso, and three grandchildren. Her family will have a private memorial.

Bordelon Jr., Curtis P.

Curtis P. Bordelon Jr., a native of Pointe Coupee Parish and a resident of Ventress, passed away on July 26, 2026, at the age of 83 years old, surrounded by family and friends. Curtis was born on September 30, 1942 to Curtis P. and

Nora Bordelon. He lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and friends. Curtis began his career working for the Levee Board before serving in the National Guard. He later followed his passion for horses, becoming a respected professional Quarter Horse race trainer. He ended his working career as the farm manager for the Ponderosa Ranch. Above all else, Curtis cherished his family. His greatest joy was having everyone together for the holidays. He loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren —opening gifts, hunting Easter eggs, laughing, and creating memories that will be treasured for generations.

Those moments brought him immense happiness and were among his life's greatest blessings. Curtis enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing, training dogs and horses, roping, and staying in touch with the many friends he made throughout his life. He was known as a man of his word—persistent, determined, dependable, and always willing to lend a helping hand.

His strength of character and love for those around him will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Sue Bordelon; his children, Carlene LaCour (Donald), Jon Bordelon Sr. (Debra), Curtis P. Bordelon III (Sonya), Blaine Bordelon (Gwen), Jarett Cameron Jr. (Penny), and Troy Cameron (Nina); his bonus sons, Alexander "Bubba" Jumonville (Lauren) and Claude "Coulon" Jumonville (Marsha); 22 grandchildren; 27 greatgrandchildren; and his sister, Connie Bordelon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis P. Bordelon and Nora Bordelon; his brother, Billy Ray Bor-

delon; and his son, Chad Cameron (Dennise). Curtis leaves behind a legacy of hard work and family devotion. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Pallbearers are Major Thibaut, Rick Rogers, Tim Rogers, Steve McLemore, Garrett Smith, and Floyd Adams Jr Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 29, 2026 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Morganza from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. The burial will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery in Innis.

Cotten, Robert Wayne 'Bobby'

Robert Wayne (Bobby) Cotten passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on July 16, 2026. He was 83 years old and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bobby was an outstanding athlete at Baton Rouge High School earning All-State, All-District and All-American honors. He graduated in 1961 and was recruited to play football at LSU. When the Vietnam war broke out, Bobby joined the Army Reserves and honorably served his country from 1963-1968 where he was named Outstanding Soldier of his company in basic training. He went

on to attend Southeastern where he played football and baseball. In 2019 he was inducted into the Baton Rouge High School Hall of Fame -an honor that reflected the impact he made both on and off the field. Bobby spent his career in sales, construction management, and land development, before opening Cotten & Co. and discovering his passion in antique heart pine and old cypress, crafting beautiful flooring, windows, doors and millwork. Bobby was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was known for his warm smile, sense of humor, kind heart, steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, and love for his family. Nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with those he loved. He is survived by the love of his life of over 40 years, Luanne Maynard Cotten; his beloved daughters and their spouses, Susan (Chris) Bolton and Kelly (Drex) Gomes; grandchildren Cameron (Katelyn) Gomes, Joseph Sanford; and great-grandchild, Cam Gomes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dudley and Bertie Hemphill Cotten; his sisters, Helen Cotten Wells, Dorothy Cotten Latil, and Peggy Cotten Hardenburgh; his brother, Rufus Cotten; and the mother of his daughters, Jo Aline Hannie Cotten. A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Chapel, 3355 Dalrymple Drive, on August 1. Visitation is at 10 am, with the Celebration of Life service at 11 am followed by a reception.

Guerin, Lois

nurses at Pointe Coupee General Hospital and Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for providing excellent medical care and comfort for Lois and her family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Paynes, Elouise Smith 'Momo'

Lois LeJeune Guerin passed away on Saturday July 25, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her family at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. She was 90 years old, a native of Plaquemine, LA and resident of New Roads, LA. Lois loved to spend time with her family, drink coffee with her dear friend Lona Hendrick, and enjoyed the company of her dog Beau. She will be remembered for her sweet, fun and spicy personality.

She is survived by her daughter Donna Guerin Jarreau (Anthony); her son Huey Guerin, Jr. (Shelia); her grandchildren: Jordan Jarreau (Jeray), Bradley Guerin (Brandee), and Amy Jarreau Sullivan (Conor); her great grandchildren: Ena Jarreau, Hugh Jarreau, Adaline Guerin, Nora Sullivan, with two more on the way; and her loving dog, Beau. She is proceeded in death by her wonderful husband Huey Guerin, Sr.; parents: Delma LeJeune, Sr. and Gertrude Bello LeJeune; Brothers: Sherlin LeJeune Sr., Earl LeJeune, Sr. and Delma LeJeune Jr.; and Sister: Mildred LeJeune Hernandez. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Niland's Funeral Home in New Roads from 9:00 AM until 11:40 AM. The mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Roads at 12 noon. The burial will follow in False River Memorial Park Cemetery.

Special thanks to Dr. Petty and all of the doctors and

Elouise S. Paynes, born on November 2, 1930, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in her home on July 18, 2026, at the age of 95. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 914 N Acadian Thruway W, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. A religious service will follow at 10:00 a.m.

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Cyclospora outbreak requires vigilance The parasite cyclospora continues to sicken people around the country, and cases in Louisiana are growing. Though our state is not at the center of the outbreak, which began in the Midwest and has affected that area most severely, the situation here bears monitoring.

That’s why we’re glad the Louisiana Department of Health is doing just that. The department last week reported a jump in the number of cases to 79 total, including six that required hospitalization.

The illness appears to be linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The parasite causes cyclosporiasis, which causes symptoms such as watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping and bloating.

Nationwide, more than 1,000 cases have been reported with almost 100 hospitalizations. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.

Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of lettuce from its Mexico farms. Several restaurants and grocery stores have pulled the product from menus and shelves.

LDH says it gets notice once a patient is diagnosed with the illness through a gastrointestinal panel that detects the pathogen in stool. The Food and Drug Administration says it is still investigating to ensure it has identified all sources of the parasite.

We urge coordination among all agencies involved in tracking this outbreak.

When such outbreaks occur, we rely on our public health officials for accurate and clear communication. Some have pointed to cuts to the FDA and the CDC as affecting our ability to deal with food-borne illnesses. We certainly see the value of having a robust response to any threats in our food supply, and we believe that one of the most important functions of government is to promote the health and safety of its citizens.

We would like to see increased scrutiny of food suppliers and growers. The federal government delayed implementation of the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule, which was supposed to go into effect in January. It would have required companies to keep detailed records of where food was grown and packaged, so that the government can more easily contain outbreaks like this one. It now is set to go into effect in 2028.

The rule was advanced during President Donald Trump’s first term, but faced a backlash from some industry groups who said it added an unnecessary layer of regulation. Yet now we are seeing a cyclospora outbreak that goes beyond anything we’ve seen before.

We understand the necessity of balancing the needs of commerce with the burdens of regulation. But there can be no higher goal than making sure the public has confidence that what we are eating and feeding our children is safe. We must learn from this outbreak and vow to do everything necessary to prevent similar ones in the future.

Effects of oxygen deprivation sometimes misunderstood

Drawing from school funding for stipend won’t fix teacher pay Another milestone has been reached in Louisiana, but there is still more work to do.

Recently, the Louisiana Department of Education released its LEAP score data for schools in 2026. There was a vast improvement across the board throughout the state.

A significant number of students met or exceeded the state expectations in reading and math. These scores show that the investments made in literacy, numeracy and high-dosage tutoring have yielded the results we want.

While there are many people to acknowledge and congratulate for these gains, the bulk of the gratitude must go to the teachers who work directly with students every day. They are the unsung heroes who have done so much with so little to ensure our students reach their full potential. I am sure the teachers appreciate being lauded; however, I am sure that they would much

rather receive better compensation.

Recently, the governor swept $168 million from the Minimum Foundation Program (the public school funding mechanism) to subsidize a one-time teacher stipend. I applaud the governor for keeping his promise to teachers. However, I admonish the governor for failing to pursue a permanent solution to teacher pay, and instead relying on an unprecedented budget gimmick that robs Peter to pay Paul.

Education Reform Now understands that this is a unique situation, but our teachers require us to find a sustainable solution that will keep teacher pay competitive as student achievement markers continue to increase. We stand ready to work with all parties to find that solution.

I write in response to John Taylor’s letter to the editor, in which he suggests — without offering evidence — that Louisiana has somehow designed its nitrogen hypoxia execution protocol to “maximize agony.” (“Is agony unavoidable in gas execution, or is it a deliberate choice?” Letters, July 20.)

Because the letter references aviation, it may be helpful for your readers to hear from someone with firsthand experience. As a pilot with more than 40 years of aviation experience, I have intentionally undergone nitrogen-induced hypoxia training. Such training is an important part of aviation safety because recognizing the early symptoms of oxygen deprivation can enable a pilot to correct the underlying problem before it becomes lifethreatening.

The FAA literature the letter cites is correct. Hypoxia — whether caused by nitrogen displacement or any other means — is itself painless. It does not produce the feelings of panic or suffocation associated with a buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

With nitrogen hypoxia, carbon dioxide does not accumulate in that way. In fact, one of the earliest symptoms is often mild euphoria, a particularly dangerous condition in aviation because it can leave a pilot blissfully unaware that anything is wrong.

Given these well-established physiological effects, it is difficult to understand the letter’s assertion that the state has somehow designed its protocol to make the process more agonizing, even if that were its intent.

Reasonable people can disagree about the morality or wisdom of capital punishment. But regardless of one’s position on the death penalty, its history in the United States has generally reflected an effort to reduce unnecessary suffering by adopting methods believed to be more humane than those they replaced.

The debate over capital punishment should be grounded in facts rather than speculation about the physiology of nitrogen hypoxia.

TERRENCE LOCKETT executive director, Education Reform Now Louisiana New Orleans

Murrill should focus on crime, not politics The feud between the political leaders of New Orleans and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is an embarrassment to our state.

Sending letters threatening to remove political leaders from office because they have a different opinion on a legal matter is so disrespectful. What other state attorney general around the United States sends out letters like that?

What other state attorney general works to eliminate an elected clerk of court (Calvin Duncan) because their preferred candidate loses?

The residents of New Orleans elect

our public officials, not the state attorney general. Thus, it was good to see the Orleans Parish grand jury follow the law and stand up for our respected political leaders.

We need to see our state attorney general spend 100% of her time, like the other attorneys general across the United States, working to put whiteand blue-collar criminals in jail.

Leave the political, vindictive foolishness alone — for the betterment of our community.

KEVIN WILLIAMS New Orleans

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Re: “Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone.”

So, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says our U.S. military service members 30 and older will undergo annual testosterone level screening. Is our administration planning to groom the screened service members for their form of sumo wrestling or gladiator combat next Independence Day? This could be their opportunity to one-up the recent Ultimate Fighting Championship on the White House South Lawn.

Certainly, many militaries have deadly young girls, young boys and ladies of all ages as service members

on the battlefield, successfully wielding lethal weapons, drones, missiles, etc.

Testosterone levels are inconsequential for these children and female warriors’ kills. Testosterone levels are much more important for those in body-building competitions.

Testosterone levels may play into hand-to-hand combat, but our modern military is not dependent on much more than aerial assaults. Our adversary’s military does not care about our military six-packs. Why drain even a drop of blood carrying testosterone for this foolish endeavor?

MARC SAMUELS Baton Rouge

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COMMENTARY St. George drama reveals cracks within city-parish government To the surprise and delight of no one, disagreed with McLindon’s action.

“I did not approve of the Parish Atthe fight over St. George is back. But this time, the verbal bullets are flying torney filing this action on behalf of the between members of city-parish govCity-Parish, and I strongly disagree with the decision to insert our governernment, with the Metro Council and parish attorney on one side and Mayor- ment into this dispute,” Edwards said.

President Sid Edwards on the other.

He also noted that he has no authority And even though Friday brought a over McLindon, who reports to the partial cooldown, problems remain.

Metro Council.

To recap what happened: On The two entities — cityThursday, parish attorney John parish government and the McLindon sought to intervene city of St. George — had an in a lawsuit filed by a landowner “agreement in principle” to against the city of St. George. “resolve the remaining issues McLindon’s filing didn’t take a surrounding St. George” earposition on the merits of the case, lier this year, Edwards said.

Faimon That compact was derailed by but asked to be a part of litigaRoberts a separate lawsuit that ended tion around one key issue already up including both parties, he raised in the suit: the date of inargued. corporation for St. George.

“Rather than learning from that failThat seemingly minor detail is worth millions of dollars. If St. George supure, the Parish Attorney’s office has once again chosen to put the City-Parporters are right that the date is 2019, when voters approved the new city, ish in the middle of another legal disthen St. George could be entitled to tax pute,” Edwards said in his statement. revenue collected by the city-parish Brandon Noel, the mayor pro-temafter that date. pore and head of the Metro Council — City-parish officials, including thenand like Edwards, a Republican — fired mayor Sharon Weston Broome and cur- back hours later.

“The Council has not been briefed rent Mayor-President Edwards, have that the Administration was in negoargued that the correct date is 2024, when the Louisiana Supreme Court tiations with the City of St. George, ruled that the city should be allowed to nor have we been made aware that an incorporate. agreement was reached,” Noel said.

So it’s easy to see why the parish atNoel added that he was “blindsided”

by Edwards’ statement. torney might be keen to have a seat at “I cannot see how the City-Parish the table when that question is being intervening in this lawsuit for clarity decided. on the City of St. George incorporation Enter Edwards. Late Thursday, he issued a blistering statement saying he date would impact a tentative agree-

ment that is not public, nor approved by the City of St. George Council or the EBR City-Parish Metropolitan Council,” Noel continued.

Noel suggested that some within Edwards’ administration may have gone rogue and issued the release without the mayor-president’s consent.

Noel, who represents a Zachary-area district, said he had spoken with Mason Batts, one of Edwards’ top staffers, who told him he had no idea the filing was coming. But Noel also said he had seen text messages between the parish attorney and Edwards about it from 24 hours before the motion was filed.

“Both cannot be true,” Noel said.

After a Friday afternoon meeting, Noel and Edwards said they had come back together. They issued a joint statement detailing new policies that would improve communication.

But not all Metro Council members were as satisfied. Republican Jen Racca said she still had questions about the agreement and any negotiations with the St. George leaders. And Democratic Metro Council member Anthony Kenney urged the council to be looped in at an earlier stage.

At some point, state District Judge Beau Higginbotham is likely to decide — finally — on the official incorporation date for St. George.

That will end one long-running debate. But it will likely start a whole new series of battles at City Hall.

Email Faimon A. Roberts III at froberts@theadvocate.com.

MAGA makes an Orwellian case on racism at the Smithsonian If you haven’t heard that the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is a hotbed of “anti-White activism,” “illegal alien activism” and “transgender activism,” the Trump administration and its MAGA allies in Congress have some news for you.

You can read all about it in what news accounts have called a “scathing” 162-page report released July 4 by the White House. It accuses the Clarence museum and its leaders of presenting a “radical Page view” of American history.

Such was the language used by Rep. Tim Burchett, the Tennessee Republican who chairs the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency, in his opening remarks to a hearing titled “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past,” although the “reshaping” amounted to a few choice sound bites.

Burchett claimed the National Museum is pushing radical left-wing narratives, a view that echoed President Donald Trump’s earlier claims, but I cannot confirm that Trump has ever read a book, including his own.

Burchett also noted that these narratives are driven by National Museum Director Anthea Hartig, who believes that history is a “prime tool of social justice” — as if that’s a bad thing.

MAGA’s rhetorical lexicon is full of terms the movement has appropriated from the left, such as “social justice,” which they endow with axiomatically bad connotations. “Social justice warriors” rank next to “wokeness” among the threats supposedly posed by the left.

Seeing lawmakers meet to decide whose version of history is permissible reminds me of what the scholarly Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said about censorship. It “reflects a society’s lack of confidence in itself. It is the hallmark of an authoritarian regime.”

Heaven help us.

Although the Smithsonian Institution oversees dozens of museums and libraries, plus galleries, historical landmarks and the national zoo, the White House report particularly takes aim at its National Museum of American History.

The report accuses the museum’s leadership of adopting “an ideological framework that no longer treats the American story as a shared national inheritance to be taught or celebrated, but as a political instrument to divide,

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House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency Chair Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., attends a subcommittee hearing about the Smithsonian last week in Washington. dispirit, and discourage our citizens.”

That’s pretty grim, and I’m sure Trump approves. It’s quite a novel way to look at the institution, in my view, and I say that having made countless visits with friends and family over the years.

The report is written in language designed to conceal as much it reveals. It reminds me, as bureaucratic documents often do, of the rules and manufactured “truth” decreed by Big Brother in the authoritarian “Newspeak” of George Orwell’s dystopian novel “1984.”

Gems like “anti-White activism” and “illegal alien activism” don’t rise to Orwell’s artfulness, but they are Newspeak nonetheless.

It’s nonsense. But it excites cohorts of voters to your side, and depending on how you play it and which podcasters you enlist in the effort, it can gel into a political orthodoxy.

And when your polls are sinking, as Trump’s have been, and midterm calamity appears to be coming for the ruling party, another insult will do in a pinch.

Museum Director Hartig cordially answered questions from two separate House committees about what the report describes as the “ideological capture” of the Smithsonian. More Newspeak.

To their credit, some Democrats pushed back on the GOP Newspeak with blazing rhetoric of their own.

“Welcome to the Republicans’ White pride rally disguised as a Congressional hearing,” Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas declared at the proceeding.

Alas, such frankness is why a lot of Republicans were happy to see her gerrymandered out of her district.

History is to be argued, a scholarly history teacher taught us in grade school.

A lot of Americans, for example, still believe the South won the Civil War, she said. Or should have.

And that’s why, even if the study and practice of historical scholarship is inherently political, it should not follow rules set by hardball partisan politics.

Diversity is our strength, as I have long maintained, although MAGA militants deem that little chestnut to be heresy. (Are you listening, Stephen Miller?)

A lot of my diverse fellow Americans believe a wide variety of versions of history. The challenge of maintaining the peace between all those views is enormous and never-ending, especially in these times when the internet offers cheap and accessible platforms to all manner of supposed authorities, whether in reality they are charlatans or actual scholars.

“For more than 180 years, the Smithsonian has served the American public with nonpartisan and independent scholarship, and we remain committed to doing so,” a museum spokesperson said.

Good. History is about the future, wise teachers have told me, not just the next election.

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Crucial questions to ask Senate candidates

Prying policy specifics from a political candidate often is like tugging a bone from a bulldog.

So, democracy sometimes resembles kakistocracy, an actual word that means government by the least qualified.

The winners among those seeking election or reelection to the Senate this year have a rendezvous with a crisis that will arrive in their six-year terms.

They should be asked about two entangled problems: soaring budget deficits and Social Security’s insolvency.

The deficit in the first nine George months of fiscal 2026 was $1.4 Will trillion, worse than at the same point in fiscal 2025. The government is on track to have borrowed at least $2 trillion by the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year.

Social Security’s retirement program costs have exceeded its income since 2021. Since then, the program has supplied the difference by drawing down its “trust fund.” It consists of surpluses (of revenues over spending on benefits) from before 2010. Those surpluses have been interest-accumulating deposits with the federal government. This funding stream is projected to be exhausted before the 2032 elections. Benefit cuts of at least 22% (depending on the size of shortfalls in payroll tax revenues) would automatically occur, absent other measures.

This impending convulsion in the government’s most popular program is not arousing public anxiety. The few people who think about such things assume, and the political class knows, it will not happen. The most likely, because least politically risky, way to prevent it will be an infusion of general revenues to supply the difference between what payroll tax revenues bring in and benefits send out.

In 1977, and again just six years later, Congress made tax and benefit changes to keep the trust fund solvent. But only, it turns out, until 2032. Today, after nearly 50 years of America’s population aging, the money problem is bigger than in 1977. And after a half-century of turning the elderly into America’s most privileged and prickly faction, the political class’s appetite for risk is smaller.

“Saving” Social Security by huge additional borrowing would intensify upward pressure on interest rates, hence downward pressure on economic growth. This could further worsen Social Security’s financing problems.

Recourse to general revenues also would transform the system that was sold to the country in 1935 as a self-financing contributory program. Few will notice, fewer will care.

The change will mean another huge amount of borrowing, added to existing debt, which occasioned little and evanescent anxiety when, this year, its size passed that of U.S. gross domestic product.

Ninety-one years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed Social Security as — how quaint this now seems — protection against “poverty-ridden old age.” The American Enterprise Institute’s Andrew Biggs says the average person retiring in the 2030s will receive 33% more in benefits than he or she paid in payroll taxes: “If retirees simply got back what they paid in, Social Security would be solvent.”

Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget notes that a couple in which both spouses earned, for 35 years, more than Social Security’s taxable maximum ($184,500 in 2026) can receive $100,000 annually. Progressives’ solution is to increase taxes on the affluent by eliminating today’s income cap where the payroll tax ends. This would make Social Security’s revenues again exceed outlays but for just three years.

Congress exacerbated Social Security’s overspending problem when purporting to fix it.

In 1977, it indexed benefits payments to wage growth, which usually grows faster than inflation. So, this year’s Senate candidates should say what they propose. Do they favor raising by three years (to 65 and 70) the ages when recipients can begin receiving early or full retirement benefits, and indexing those ages so they rise as life expectancy does? If not, then what?

No fair engaging in wishful thinking, such as: Artificial intelligence will so dramatically and permanently accelerate economic growth, a gusher of revenues will banish the need for difficult choices. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, says, “The budget may balance without us doing anything because there’s so much growth.”

Talk about counting imaginary chickens from unhatched eggs.

America’s kakistocracy has produced gerontocracy. Government’s biggest, most beloved program is wealth redistribution masquerading as a retirement program. Social Security transfers wealth regressively, upward from today’s labor force to the elderly, who have had a lifetime of accumulation and have paid off mortgages on homes that have risen in value.

Is Congress going to take back a significant portion of this entitlement? Think about prying a bone from an entitled bulldog.

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LEGE-CAP FERRET, France — French President Emmanuel Macron urged fire crews to “stay strong” as they battled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control, warning that the fight will take time but vowing, “We will win this battle together.”

On a visit to a coordination center for the massive firefighting effort in southwest France, Macron heard how the blaze raging since last week has been wildly unpredictable, transforming at times into a self-feeding fire storm as it burned through an area four times the size of Paris and forced 220,000 people to flee their homes.

“We’re facing a completely unprecedented fire,” Macron said, describing the situation as France’s worst fire-related crisis since World War II. He praised firefighting teams who stopped the inferno’s progression Monday after days of spreading flames that edged toward the wine region city of Bordeaux. But with woodlands still smoldering, he and other government officials cautioned that the battle isn’t yet won, with forests turned tinder-dry by successive heat waves this year and another forecast for this week.

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Firefighters tackle a blaze Monday as wildfires rage near Le Las, outside Bordeaux, France. gering numbers: 250,000 in the southwest, driven away by two fires.

Briefing Macron, the Gironde region’s fire chief explained how crews had wrestled with the blaze unlike any they’d previously tackled, extraordinarily virulent and capricious, “a fire that’s going everywhere” and which generated electrical storms that sparked more flare-ups.

“The last 24 hours went well, thanks to your work” Macron told firefighters.

“Doubtless, tomorrow will be more complicated than today.”

Around a dozen countries have provided planes, helicopters, firefighters and other assistance to both France and Spain, which is also fighting unprecedented blazes.

All told, fires in the two countries have forced more than 330,000 people to flee.

In Spain, wildfires have burned out of control around Madrid and in the Valencia region. Authorities evacuated 79,000 people and confined 30,000 others to their homes.

In both Spain and France, the exceptional scale of the fires — fueled by heat waves that hit especially hard and early this year, making forests and scrubland tinderdry — are driving calls for

stronger action against climate change.

“What we are experiencing is not a series of isolated incidents. It is the consequence of a climate emergency that is making wildfires even more violent, heat waves more frequent,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

A fire raging in hilly, rural terrain in Ávila, west of Madrid, has become Spain’s largest on record, scorching 193 square miles, the government said. That’s five times the size of Barcelona.

“Look at how the valley is burned. Look at the houses, the people,” said David Gonzalez, a 48-year-old gardener who used his van to run supplies to firefighters in Ávila.

“We are feeling lot of anger and helplessness. It’s something inhuman,” he said.

Fires have burned 590 square miles this year in Spain — six times the area scorched by blazes in the first half of 2025, said Sara Aagesen, the ecology minister.

The minister said that another heat wave forecast from Tuesday — which would be Spain’s fourth so far this year — could ratchet up the fire danger. Spain’s weather agency forecast temperatures above 104.

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What to watch for as Saints camp begins

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Mississippi linebacker TJ Dottery pressures Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff during a game in Oxford, Miss., on Sept. 20.

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Ex-Rebels LB Dottery said move to LSU all about ‘business’

BY JON BLAU Staff writer

Of all the exceedingly honest statements Ole Miss coach Pete Golding made at SEC media days last week, his recounting of a sales pitch to quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy may have been the most blunt.

Chambliss and Lacy shouldn’t follow Lane Dottery Kiffin to LSU, Golding said, because they would be hated in Oxford, Mississippi, as much as their former coach.

“The dude they’d have built a statue of here three days ago, Google his name right now,” Golding recalled telling Chambliss and Lacy during an interview with ESPN. “They wouldn’t piss on him if he was on fire. They’ll do the same thing to y’all, too.”

The 13-win season and College Football Playoff run they just made wouldn’t matter. Their legacies would be tarnished

forever.

Linebacker T.J. Dottery was one of four Ole Miss players who decided to transfer to LSU anyway. And yes, Golding put it to Dottery just like he did with Lacy and Chambliss.

“Kind of the same general statements in the conversation, for sure,” Dottery said.

“I knew that would be some of the aftermath of me leaving. But the opportunity at LSU was big and huge for me, and I couldn’t turn it down.

“It wasn’t personal; it was all business.”

Dottery, in his gold suit, was front and center at SEC media days last week, not only explaining the appeal of LSU but also why he followed Kiffin when others didn’t.

It wasn’t all about Kiffin. Dottery looked at LSU and saw a program with history on the defensive side of the ball, including greats such as Tyrann Mathieu, Patrick Peterson and Devin White. He had a chance to play alongside a current star in Whit Weeks, who was just named preseason first-team All-SEC. Dottery also rationalized Kiffin’s decision in a way many fans in Oxford couldn’t. He saw a coach “grabbing” an

opportunity at a “blue-blood” institution, taking a chance to grow despite any damage to his reputation.

“Once you sit back and kind of think about those things,” Dottery said, “I kind of saw a big opportunity for me as well.”

Dottery said LSU is “another step” in his football career. He points to the advanced recovery facilities LSU has at its disposal.

He thinks about the virtual reality system football players use to get simulated reps off the field.

He compared where he was and where he is now, and Dottery said there is a different “standard” LSU players hold themselves to.

Dottery wouldn’t say Kiffin, who left ahead of the Rebels’ CFP run, “persuaded” him to transfer to LSU. But he was apt to listen to his pitch because there’s a relationship.

Kiffin gave Dottery a second chance after he was dismissed from Clemson in July 2023 for an unspecified violation of team rules.

Dottery, who was ineligible for the 2023

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NFL training camps have begun to fire up across the country, and the New Orleans Saints join the mix when they take the field for their first camp practice of the 2026 season Wednesday in Metairie.

If things feel different than recent years, there is a reason for that. A rookie quarterback led the Saints to a strong finish to close the 2025 season, and the team built on that momentum this offseason by adding several players who should play key roles. In the span of a couple of months, New Orleans went from rebuild to renewed.

It has been more than five years since the Saints last participated in a playoff game. It is far too soon to say the Saints are Super Bowl contenders, but there are legitimate reasons to believe their postseason skid may be snapped this year.

Now comes the hard part: Can they turn optimism into success on the field?

Here are four things to keep in mind when the team opens camp this week

The quarterback Out of all the things New Orleans did to improve its team this offseason, the main driver of its fortunes will be second-year quarterback Tyler Shough.

Shough was magnificent after taking over as the starter midway through last year. He posted solid, but not great, numbers — 2,256 yards passing, 10 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 95.8 rating in his nine starts — but his performance was about more than statistics. Shough energized a moribund franchise, and the results followed.

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Saints head coach Kellen Moore watches a minicamp practice at the indoor practice facility on June 16.

Seats already warmed up for several NFL coaches

BY DENNIS WASZAK

AP pro football writer

The heat is on several NFL coaches, and it has nothing to do with the soon-to-be steamy dog days of training camp.

The regular season is still more than six weeks away, but some coaches already face questions about their job security.

For a few, such as the New York Jets’ Aaron Glenn, Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles and Cincinnati’s Zac Taylor, slow starts could make their seats pretty toasty early in make-or-break seasons. For some others, such as Green Bay’s Matt LaFleur and Philadelphia’s Nick Sirianni, there’s not immediate pressure, but that could change if their squads don’t live up to lofty expectations.

Here is a list of coaches who are looking over their shoulders heading into the 2026 season.

Todd Bowles, Buccaneers Through four seasons with Tampa Bay, Bowles is 35-33 in the regular season and has won three NFC South titles. But last season’s collapse, during which the Buccaneers went 2-7 down the stretch to finish 8-9 and miss the playoffs, had some thinking Bowles’ days with the team were done.

Instead, the Bucs opted to stick with him. He’ll likely need doubledigit wins, a rebound performance from quarterback Baker Mayfield under new coordinator Zac Robinson and some postseason success to stick around. The Bucs defense, which Bowles calls himself, also must be much improved.

straight victories, and then alternated losses and wins over the next eight games before dropping its last two and backing into the playoffs, where the Panthers lost in the wild-card round.

Canales is 13-21 in his first two seasons in Carolina, which hired him in large part to develop Bryce Young into a quarterback worthy of his No. 1 overall selection in the 2023 draft. But Young has been up and down. Canales handed off playcalling duties to offensive coordinator Brad Idzik, and his job could depend on Young finally showing consistent progress this season.

Aaron Glenn, Jets

The former Pro Bowl cornerback returned to New York as a Dave Canales, Panthers head coach to lead the Jets back Carolina made the playoffs for to respectability. Instead, Glenn the first time since the 2017 season, became the first in team history but it did so with an 8-9 record. The ä See NFL, page 4C Panthers started 1-3 before three

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Still swinging at age 103 Omaha golfer found passion later in life

BY ERIC OLSON

AP sportswriter

OMAHA, Neb. — Bob Walls was getting set to tee off on the first hole at his home course last week when his partners interrupted his pre-shot routine.

“Get back here, man,” James King said.

“We’re playing blues today,” Dawn Dozier added.

Walls wasn’t having it.

“When you’re over 100, you can hit from anywhere you want,” he told them.

Then, with a silky smooth swing from the forward white tees, he thwacked the ball down the right side of the fairway just short of the green on the 180yard hole.

Not bad for a 103-year-old. Actually, pretty incredible.

A record 6.3 million Americans 65 and older played golf in 2025, the National Golf Foundation reported this month. The NGF does not track the number of centenarians, but there undoubtedly are few, if any, who play as well and as often as Walls.

Walls is fit and trim and looks 30 years younger. He has survived a heart attack, has had multiple heart surgeries and overcame a transient ischemic attack (mini stroke). He credited good genes — both of his parents lived into their late 90s — for his longevity, along with staying active.

The notion that he’s a freak of nature doesn’t register with him.

“I don’t feel 103. I don’t act 103,” he said. “To me it’s no big deal.”

Born in St. Marys, Kansas, in 1923, Walls moved to Omaha in 1947 after he served in World War II. He spent most of his working years owning and operating a janitorial service.

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Bob Walls, a 103-year-old golfer, tees off on the third hole at Steve Hogan Golf Course on Friday in Omaha, Neb. He retired at 74 and, with friends’ encouragement, took up golf. Steve Hogan, who was Nebraska’s first Black PGA professional, taught Walls how to play at what was then Miller Park. The two became close friends, and Walls honors Hogan’s memory by volunteering seven days a week at the course, which was renamed Steve Hogan Golf Course after his death in 2008.

Walls spends five or six hours riding around in his open-top cart with a bucket of seed-and-

sand mix on the passenger side.

He fills divots and repairs ball marks, picks up trash and fishes other golfers’ errant shots out of the lagoon with his ball retriever.

Always strapped on the back of the cart is his golf bag, because he never knows when the mood will strike to stop and play a hole or maybe work on his game.

Outside the clubhouse are a couple of training devices Walls made to help young players get a feel for the golf swing arc. He

has worked with kids in the First Tee program and gives lessons to adults for $50 per hour. The course holds an annual tournament, the Bob Walls Invitational, to raise money for equipment for neighborhood kids.

When he gets home from the course each day, he often gets on his iPad and watches hours of training videos.

“When I visited him for his 101st birthday, I wasn’t even in the door and the first thing he said to me was that he was breaking down his whole game, changing this, changing that,” Dozier said. “He’s always working on his game.”

Walls has still got plenty of game. He regularly shoots in the low 30s on the par-3 Hogan course. In fact, the other day he shot 31 to win a match against course manager Mike Rice.

“The first time I beat him — and I haven’t beaten him very often — I had to have a hole-inone to do it,” Rice said. “Who’d ever thought a 103-year-old gentleman could knock a ball 180 yards consistently every day and have enough energy and strength to do it?”

Walls spends the fall and winter in Phoenix and is on a course or practice range every day there, too.

“Golf is the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning,” he said.

He fusses over his stance, swing plane and the direction his shoulders are pointing at his finish. Recently, he’s been working on getting more consistent with his lob wedge so he doesn’t have to rely so much on his sand wedge.

“He’s going to hit right down the middle and the next shot is going to be on the green,” King said. “He’s not going to do anything to hurt himself. Sweet and easy. That’s what I love about his game. And he practices, too.

Every day he hits a few balls, and I know he does because I’m down here most every day.

I love playing with him. I think he’s one of kind.”

Weiss blames limit on pitchers for roster churn

BY NOAH TRISTER

NEW YORK — The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Ronald Acuña from the injured list on Monday after missing almost seven weeks with a left hamstring strain.

Acuña was the leadoff hitter in Monday night’s opener of a threegame series at the New York Mets.

The five-time All-Star is hitting .251 with seven home runs, 22 RBIs and 15 steals. His season has been shortened by two hamstring injuries. He missed 15 games in May with the same injury.

When Acuña was placed on the injured list on June 9, the Braves topped the majors with a 45-23 record and led the NL East by eight games over Philadelphia. Atlanta struggled in June without Acuña but has rebounded following the All-Star break.

North Carolina places GM Lombardi on paid leave

North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The school announced the move with a statement Monday morning, coming days before the Tar Heels open preseason camp. The school didn’t provide details as to the reason, noting that employees and athletes aren’t permitted to address the topic.

Lombardi joined Bill Belichick in making the NFL-to-college move when the school hired the former New England Patriots coach in December 2024. Lombardi’s career as an NFL executive had included being the GM of the Cleveland Browns in 2013, and he was an immediate hire by the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach in Chapel Hill.

Michigan AD Manuel to receive $7M in separation

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university.

The school announced July 20 that it would buy out the remaining three years on Manuel’s contract and he will step down at the end of 2026. Manuel agreed to step down following investigations into former football coach Sherrone Moore’s relationship with his executive assistant and a probe into the athletic department.

The university also agreed to make a $108,000 contribution to his retirement account and pay his attorney fees of $82,000.

Manuel agreed to remain employed by the university until he voluntary resigns Dec. 31.

Commanders part ways with TE coach Steele

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The Atlanta Braves called up right-hander Elieser Hernández from the minor leagues, and a few days later he finally appeared in his first big league game since 2024.

After throwing three scoreless innings in relief and earning the win at Baltimore, he was immediately designated for assignment.

“I hate it, to be honest with you,” Braves manager Walt Weiss said. “I wish the rules were different.”

What Atlanta did is fairly common now. If a pitcher works several innings of relief — even if he does so effectively — keeping him is essentially wasting a roster spot for the next couple days.

So a fresher arm is brought in to replace him.

Baseball’s union is proposing rule changes related to this type of roster churn. The players want pitchers optioned shortly after an outing of at least nine outs or 50 pitches to get major league pay and service time for the four days following the appearance.

The union is also proposing to reduce the number of optional assignments to the minors from a maximum of five per season to three.

That wouldn’t necessarily have helped Hernández, since he was designated for assignment, not optioned. Weiss didn’t mention the option rules but instead took aim at the limit of 13 pitchers on a roster.

“I wish the number of pitchers weren’t restricted,” Weiss said Saturday. “I think if you were able to carry an extra pitcher here and there, you wouldn’t have to do those things — have to DFA a guy that was one of the heroes of the game last night. We want to be able to reward those guys, not DFA them.”

Acuña returns to Braves after missing 7 weeks

The Washington Commanders have parted ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele on the eve of training camp, a move made in the aftermath of his arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated last month.

Steele was placed on administrative leave after informing the team following the arrest, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person said offensive assistant Wes Welker assumed Steele’s responsibilities during minicamp. Coach Dan Quinn is expected to address the situation at his camp-opening news conference on Tuesday.

Steele, 48, had just been hired

by Washington after spending the previous three NFL seasons with Arizona.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Elieser Hernández throws during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in Baltimore.

Performance of the week

White Sox 5-0 before scoring eight runs in the top of the sixth Friday night. The Astros went on to win 9-5.

Christian Walker hit a threerun double to make it 5-4, and one out later Cam Smith hit a two-run homer that put Houston ahead to stay.

Dylan Cease threw a onehitter in Toronto’s 6-0 win over Boston on Saturday. He was the first Toronto pitcher to throw a one-hit shutout since Brandon Morrow in 2010.

Cease threw a no-hitter two years ago, but he was with San Team of the week Diego then.

Earlier this month, he took a This honor goes to the team no-hitter into the ninth at San with the best record over the past Francisco, but he was pulled af- seven days, using run differential as a tiebreaker if need be. A tiny ter it was broken up. sample, yes, but this is basically Comeback of the week the amount of time it takes to win Houston trailed the Chicago a playoff series.

The Tampa Bay Rays went 6-1 this past week and are still holding off the New York Yankees atop the AL East. The Rays lead by three games.

Tampa Bay took three of four at Toronto before sweeping three against Cleveland, shutting out the Guardians in the final two games.

The Rays are extremely likely to make the playoffs in some fashion for the first time since 2023.

The question now is whether they can pull off a deadline deal that helps them outlast the Yankees and the surging Red Sox for a division title and first-round bye.

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right wrist sprain and recalled infielder/outfielder Ivan Johnson from TripleA Louisville.

Steer left Sunday’s game at the St. Louis Cardinals after fouling a pitch off the end of his bat in the fifth inning. He repeatedly shook his wrist following the swing and decided not to continue the at-bat after meeting with manager Terry Francona and training staff.

The versatile Steer is batting .238 with 16 home runs and 40 RBIs in 98 games. He has played all three outfield positions while also appearing at first base, second and third this season.

Cincinnati has won three straight road series since the All-Star break.

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LSU men’s hoops FIFA’s Infantino targets critics schedule is set spreading ‘hate and false rumors’

BY TOYLOY BROWN III

Staff writer

LSU announced its full 202627 men’s basketball schedule on Monday for Will Wade’s return campaign.

The Tigers will face five powerconference teams in the nonconference and will play a total of 19 home games at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The season opener is against LSU-New Orleans on Nov. 3 at home.

The first time LSU will take the court will be for an exhibition game against McNeese State on Oct. 8 at Townsley Law Arena in Lake Charles. Wade coached the Cowboys from 2023-25 and led them to back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths.

LSU will play three exhibition games overall. LSU also faces Central Florida on Oct. 14 at the PMAC and Florida State on Oct. 24 on the road.

The first major challenge on LSU’s schedule will be its firstever meeting against Gonzaga on Nov. 14 in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga has been a preseason Top 25 team every year since the 2009-10 season and has finished a season outside the final poll only four times in that span.

The Tigers’ next power-conference opponents come in the Palm Springs Classic, a multiteam event at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. On Nov. 25-26, LSU will face two of the three other teams in the field: SMU, Arizona State or Southern California. The opponent hasn’t been decided yet.

LSU will play five mid-major teams at home in November.

After the season opener against LSU-New Orleans, Wade’s group will face Texas Southern (Nov. 6), Louisiana Tech (Nov. 9), ULMonroe (Nov. 17) and Queens University (Nov. 20).

The first higher-level opponent LSU will see in December is Wake Forest on Dec. 1 at home in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The last difficult nonconference contest will come against powerhouse

BY GRAHAM DUNBAR AP sportswriter

LSU’S FULL SEC SCHEDULE Jan. 2 vs. South Carolina Jan. 5 or 6 at Alabama Jan. 9 vs. Tennessee Jan. 12 or 13 at Kentucky Jan. 16 at Texas A&M Jan. 19 or 20 vs. Texas Jan. 23 vs. Auburn Jan. 26 or 27 at Arkansas Jan. 30 at Georgia Feb. 2 or 3 vs. Vanderbilt Feb. 5 vs. Ole Miss Feb. 13 at Oklahoma Feb. 16 or 17 vs. Florida Feb. 20 at Mississippi State Feb. 23 or 24 at Auburn Feb. 27 vs. Texas A&M March 2 or 3 vs. Arkansas March 6 at Missouri Houston on Dec. 13 at the Toyota Center, the home arena of the Houston Rockets.

Houston is expected to field a competitive team, as it has won at least 30 games each season since 2021-22 and reached at least the Sweet 16 in six straight seasons.

An additional layer of intrigue is that one of the Cougars’ premier transfer portal additions is former LSU point guard Dedan Thomas. The 6-foot-1 lefty averaged 15.3 points, 6.5 assists and 1.6 turnovers per game as a junior for LSU before having season-ending foot surgery in February.

LSU has four other contests in December, all at home. It will face Hofstra (Dec. 5), High Point (Dec. 18), UL (Dec. 22) and Washington State (Dec. 28).

High Point was an elite midmajor team last season, beating No. 5-seeded Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament and finishing the year with a 31-5 record.

SEC play starts Jan. 2 and concludes March 6. The SEC Tournament is March 10-1 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

GENEVA — One week after the World Cup final, FIFA president Gianni Infantino attacked perceived critics for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament.

Infantino praised FIFA for “delivering the best show in the world” and spoke of the World Cup bringing “joy and togetherness,” in a 900-word statement published across a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on FIFA’s website late Sunday.

“Sorry that you were so consumed by hate and criticism that you missed it all,” the FIFA leader wrote, addressing his comments to “those behind their pens and papers, behind their screens spreading hate and false rumors.”

FIFA and Infantino faced criticism during the World Cup for Iran team officials, a Somali referee and fans being denied entry to the United States; alleged political influence by U.S. President Donald Trump in letting Folarin Balogun avoid a ban for a red card; unprecedented high ticket prices and commercialized breaks in play midway through each half of all 104 games.

“Every city was packed with fans from all around the globe,” Infantino wrote. “While they celebrated, you were busy planting seeds of hate.”

“While you hide, we are exploring the streets of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, talking with fans, engaging with people, and ensuring everyone’s safety.”

Testy media relations Infantino has an increasingly testy relationship with media during the 11th year of his presidency. His eve-of-tournament news conference in Mexico City was his first with a full gathering of international media since March 2023.

The previous such news conference in Rwanda, after his reelection by acclaim from FIFA member federations, saw Infantino ask his audience: “Why are you

Sixers celebrate James’ arrival with coronation photo fit for NBA’s ‘king’

BY DAN GELSTON AP sportswriter

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed — officially and perhaps amazingly — on the roster with a straightforward photo: James’ blue No. 23 jersey hangs in a locker with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf.

The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran’s minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.

“There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization,” team president Mike Gansey said.

The NBA’s career scoring leader, James revealed his choice on social media Friday, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it came after he strongly considered retirement.

“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,” James said.

James posted videos on his Instagram story Monday morning with the caption: “It’s that time again. 4:12 AM. Let’s get it.” He posted workout videos from the gym throughout the weekend.

A four-time NBA champion, James wrote he was “done” when his 23rd NBA season ended and that it was his last with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He instead reversed course and signed with a Sixers franchise that’s loaded with All-Star starters in Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown yet has failed to win an NBA championship since 1983 or even advance out of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs since 2001.

James, who turns 42 in December, appears up for the challenge of turning the Sixers into champions much as he did when he ended a 56-year championship drought

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James looks on during a game on Dec. 9, 2022, in Philadelphia. for Cleveland by leading the Cavaliers to the title in 2016.

“I cannot wait to see LeBron alongside Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and our talented roster as we work to deliver a championship for Philly,” team owner Josh Harris said.

The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round by the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks.

James’ resume is beyond compare in NBA history. He is a 22time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP and a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.

He also is coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game.

For his career, he has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in more than 1,600 games.

James started his career in Cleveland in 2003 and spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before heading to Miami for four seasons — where he won his first two NBA titles. He then returned to Cleveland for four more seasons, including that title run in 2016, and left

in 2018 for the Lakers and won a championship in 2020.

James is the first player in NBA history to be named an NBA Finals MVP with three different franchises.

James is set for a reunion with Gansey, who was hired in late May after the Sixers fired Daryl Morey.

Gansey joined the Cavaliers in 2011 and had worked as their general manager since 2022. His and James’ ties were first forged as Ohio basketball stars more than two decades ago. Gansey at Olmsted Falls High School was runnerup in 2001 for Ohio’s Mr. Basketball award to James — who won it three times for St. Vincent–St. Mary High School before bypassing college and going straight to the NBA. “I have had the pleasure of knowing LeBron since high school and have seen the high-level impact he’s produced at every stop of his basketball journey,” Gansey said.

“He is a consummate professional, the ultimate competitor and a tireless worker. But he is also an incredible person with natural leadership traits, a family man, and someone who possesses unwavering commitment to community and those around him.”

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City on June 10, one day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. so mean?”

In Mexico City last month, Infantino suggested critics should “chill, relax.”

And he’s coming under scrutiny from some in the U.S. Congress.

Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, sent Infantino a letter on Sunday seeking documents detailing ties between FIFA and the Trump administration. A representative for FIFA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the letter.

FIFA uniting the U.S. and Iran Iran’s ability to play at least three games in the U.S. was a key pretournament issue, and the squad made a late switch to a training camp in Tijuana, Mexico instead of Tucson, Arizona.

“Iran entered the United States without incident or conflict,” Infantino noted in his statement.

“While you spread hatred, we worked tirelessly to unite two countries at war.”

Fans denied visas to enter the U.S. included Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the celebrated statue supporter of Congo which was

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dealing with an Ebola virus outbreak. He attended one game in Mexico.

“You mentioned the few people denied visas and overlooked the millions who were approved, from all parts of the world,” Infantino wrote. “Countries facing serious health issues or other challenges were granted visas.”

Infantino defends Balogun decision On fallout from the red card for U.S. forward Balogun, Infantino claimed “subsequent decisions not to ban players in certain situations are routine.”

FIFA did not overturn Balogun’s red card, which does occur in domestic club competitions, but instead took the more unusual step of deferring the one-game ban for a probationary period. FIFA has yet to publish the written verdict of its disciplinary judge.

“To those spending their time and energy hating us, please take a moment to reflect, meditate, pray, or watch a football match and truly observe the faces, the eyes, the emotions,” Infantino wrote.

He signed off his statement: “Much love to all.”

Golding turned to Cal linebacker transfer Luke Ferrelli, who previously visited Oxford but had already enrolled at Clemson.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney alleges Golding tampered with his signee, texting Ferrelli during an 8 a.m. class to send him a copy of a $1 million contract.

Ferrelli jumped to Ole Miss right before the portal closed.

Dottery faces Clemson in Week 1.

“I had a great time at Clemson, built some great relationships with coaches and staff. I can even call cCoach Swinney and we can talk right now. He’s awesome,” Dottery said. “I don’t think the emotions will be too high. Just another opportunity to play football.“ Dottery tried to say LSU’s Week 3 game at Ole Miss is the same, “just another opportunity to play football,” but it’s hard to classify Sept. 19 as just that.

Dottery still professes love and respect for the teammates he left behind, but he’s trying to focus more on the embrace of his new teammates at LSU. “I feel like that’s made it the easiest, me just being able to be myself and be the guy I am,” Dottery said, “and they like me for that.”

regular season because of the timing of his transfer, went on to post 76 and 98 tackles, respectively, in his sophomore and junior campaigns with the Rebels.

“I just love his story,” Kiffin said this spring. “All the guy does is continue to work, continue to develop as a player.”

Kiffin said Dottery knew rumors about what led to his Clemson dismissal would be raised if he entered the transfer portal. Kiffin has described Dottery as a “victim” and said another person was jailed for their part in what transpired at Clemson.

“I can do the comfortable, easy thing and stay here and nobody is going to bring up that story of what happened to me at Clemson,” Kiffin said, “or I can do the challenging thing, that will make me uncomfortable, that he believed was the best for him. And he did it.”

It was certainly uncomfortable.

Dottery said he was so “invested” in his relationships at Ole Miss that he cried some nights while thinking about leaving.

His departure set off dominos that led to consternation elsewhere.

Email Jon Blau at jon.blau@ When Dottery left Ole Miss, theadvocate.com

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LSU linebacker TJ Dottery talks Thursday during SEC media days in Tampa, Fla.

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Chiefs OC Bieniemy’s wife shot by their son

BY DAVE SKRETTA AP sportswriter

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By TERRANCE WILLIAMS

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow scrambles as he looks to throw a pass against Baltimore Ravens linebacker Mike Green during the second half of a game on Nov. 27 in Baltimore.

Bengals aim to produce big gains offensively

BY CHARLIE GOLDSMITH Associated Press

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals offense has a very rare level of continuity with all 11 starters as well as most of the team’s key backups returning from last season’s roster.

Offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher wants to see the unit aim even higher in 2026. He said the keys for the offense taking the next step are finding more explosive plays and limiting turnovers at a higher rate.

“We can really look at it from a schematic standpoint and make sure we have the tools we need,” Pitcher said Monday as the Bengals had their pre-training camp luncheon. “(Turnovers) speak to decision-making, technique and how we take care of the football.

That’s an area traditionally we have not struggled with. We need to return to the standard we have for ourselves.”

Joe Burrow, who led the NFL in passing yards in 2024, was playing just as well in 2025 but missed half of the season because of a toe inju-

ry. Pitcher said Burrow is involved in conversations and open to new ideas for the offense to generate more explosive plays than it did last season.

“Above anything, Joe wants to win and wants us to be able to do whatever it takes to win,” Pitcher said. “I believe he has trust that he knows whatever we’re going to ask is because we’ve put the work in and done the cost benefit and decided this is what we need to do, whether it’s build the offense in August or win a football game in November.”

During the second half of last season, the Bengals found a much higher level of success in their run game. As young offensive linemen Amarius Mims and Dylan Fairchild emerged as impact players, as the offensive line as a whole developed more continuity and as running back Chase Brown continued to develop, the running game took off.

Pitcher is looking to see the unit build off that success in 2026 as Cincinnati tries to make the playoffs for the first time since 2022.

“(Brown) has played himself into a role that deserves us featuring him in what we do,” Pitcher said. “Is he a guy we sit down every week and say, how do we get Chase Brown in position to win us this game? It is.”

With veteran offensive linemen Dalton Risner, Ted Karras and Orlando Brown back in the mix for 2026, Burrow’s offensive line looks as dependable as any he has had in his NFL career.

With a more powerful run game and more reliable protection, the idea is that Burrow will have more chances and more time to throw deep, as well as fewer hurried throws that could turn into interceptions.

A lot of the Bengals’ success in 2026 will revolve around the offensive line.

“We’re in a really good place,” Pitcher said. “Last year, we had a player who we thought was going to be a rookie starter for us and Amarius Mims going into Year 2.

With Dylan and Amarius, there’s a very high ceiling … Then we have veteran leadership with Ted, Orlando and Dalton.”

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested and charged with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, the wife of the Kansas City offensive coordinator, authorities in Virginia said Monday.

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded late Sunday to a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where the couple still had a home from Bieniemy’s time coaching the Washington Commanders.

They found the 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy with multiple gunshot wounds, and she was transported to a hospital where she was in stable condition Monday.

Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of the couple, was arrested early Monday in connection with the shooting. He has been charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation was ongoing.

Eric Bieniemy was with the Chiefs at training camp in St. Joseph earlier Sunday. He was not present for Monday’s workout involving rookies, quarterbacks and a few veterans, which was closed to the public.

“Our hearts go out to Eric Bieniemy and his family.

Thoughts and prayers with them,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said afterward. “I can’t get into details on it, but things happen sometimes, and Eric will work through it. He has a great support group here, as does his family, as needed, and we’ll just let time take care of it from there. But Mia is stable, which is a plus.

“She’s a saint, we all know that, those of you that know her.

One of God’s great blessings.

But things happen. And you have to work through it. That’s where we’re at right now. Time will have to be involved in this to help heal.”

Reid did not know how long Bieniemy would be away from the team. Pass game coordinator Joe Bleymaier and offensive line coach Andy Heck will take over his duties as the Chiefs continue with offensive installations during training camp.

“On these things, real life.

So you take care of that,” Reid said. “We’ll be able to keep it moving here, but the most important thing is EB has an op-

AP FILE PHOTO By MATT ROURKE

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy watches from the sidelines during a game on Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia.

portunity to spend some time there and take care of that business.”

Eric Bieniemy was part of Reid’s initial staff in Kansas City in 2013, and he spent five seasons as the running backs coach before he was promoted to offensive coordinator.

Over the next five seasons, the demanding but popular Bieniemy helped the Chiefs reach three Super Bowls and win two of them while directing one of the NFL’s best offenses.

He interviewed for several head coaching jobs but was continually skipped over, so Bieniemy went to the Commanders in 2023 in hopes of burnishing his resume. But the team struggled and coach Ron Rivera’s staff was let go, and Bieniemy spent one season as the offensive coordinator at UCLA before spending last season as the running backs coach with the Bears.

Bieniemy returned to the Chiefs this season to replace Matt Nagy as the offensive coordinator. He was present for offseason workouts in Kansas City over the summer, and he was with the team when it began to report to training camp last week.

The Chiefs are off Tuesday.

The first full-squad workout at Missouri Western State University is Wednesday.

“It’s great to have (Bieniemy) back in the building,” Reid said last week. “He always brings great energy. I’ve told you, he’s one of the more phenomenal guys I have been around at being a leader of men. He is doing that. He’s in there cranking — works his tail off, and I appreciate that. Doesn’t let anything slide by. Does a good job with that.”

Quarterback Purdy missing his coach’s voice at practice

BY JOSH DUBOW

AP pro football writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Coach Kyle Shanahan’s voice in Brock Purdy’s helmet has been nearly a constant at practice during Purdy’s first four seasons in the NFL. That has forced Purdy to adjust as Purdy he prepares for his fifth season with

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Glenn overhauled his coaching staff and hired Frank Reich to run the offense, and Brian Duker was brought in as the defensive coordinator, but Glenn will now make the play calls for a subpar defense that became the first to not get an interception for an entire season.

New York traded for Geno Smith as a bridge to the team’s future QB. Another losing season will put the Jets in play to draft one early next year, but Glenn might not be around in that scenario.

Matt LaFleur, Packers Wait, how’s he on this list? LaF-

the San Francisco 49ers with Shanahan starting training camp as a silent observer at practice rather than an active part of it following a serious car crash that left the coach with a concussion.

“He’s our guy,” Purdy said about Shanahan after practice on Monday. “He’s the one leading all the team meetings and stuff and going over just situational football, what practice is going to look like. He’s our leader. It has been weird in terms of not having that. But I will say I think the assistant coaches

have done a good job with stepping up.”

As the starting quarterback, Purdy typically interacts with Shanahan as much or more than any other player on the team, whether it be at meetings or on the practice field where the coach typically calls in the play to the quarterback on a walkie-talkie.

That role has been given to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak to start camp this summer as Shanahan recovers from the concussion. Offensive line coach Chris

diate danger. He has a Super Bowl victory, two NFC championship wins, three NFC East titles and a 59-26 regular-season record in his five years.

There was major disappointment last season, though, after the Eagles lost at home to San Francisco in the wild-card round. A bounce-back performance, including a solid postseason run, is expected, even without A.J. Brown as Jalen Hurts’ go-to receiver in new coordinator Sean Mannion’s offense.

Sirianni was on the hot seat entering the 2024 season after the Eagles started 10-2, faded down the stretch and got blown out

by Tampa Bay in the wild-card round. He followed that by leading Philadelphia to a Super Bowl Nick Sirianni, Eagles victory. Sirianni and the Eagles Similar to LaFleur, Sirianni’s — and their fans — would cerjob would seem to be in no imme- tainly sign up for a repeat of that

leur has made the playoffs six times in seven seasons, is 76-40-1 in the regular season and got a multiyear contract extension in January.

But he has only one playoff win since 2021 and his 3-6 record in the postseason has some Packers fans getting restless. A four-game losing streak to end the regular season and a first-round playoff exit at Chicago — during which Green Bay blew a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter — didn’t help.

With the Packers expected to again be playoff contenders with quarterback Jordan Love leading the way, LaFleur’s job status likely won’t be an issue until January.

Things could go from lukewarm to sizzling, though, if Green Bay doesn’t win at least one postseason game.

Foerster is running the team in Shanahan’s absence with help from coordinators Kubiak, Raheem Morris and Brant Boyer.

Purdy said his contact with Shanahan since the car crash on July 14 has been mostly messages about Shanahan’s well-being and a brief hug on the field at practice Monday.

Shanahan once again came out about midway through practice and watched alongside general manager John Lynch for the final 45 minutes. Shanahan even had to

dodge an errant deep pass from Purdy to Mike Evans.

“I saw it after and I was like, ‘Damn, I almost hit Kyle,’ ” Purdy said. “But I was mad we couldn’t complete the throw.”

Purdy was able to joke about it Monday, but the emotions were much different when he first heard about it from Shanahan’s wife, Mandy, shortly after the crash.

Shanahan suffered a concussion, broken ribs, a broken nose and broken hand in the crash that sent him to the hospital.

rebound.

Zac Taylor, Bengals

Shane Steichen, Colts Steichen was mentioned as a potential AP Coach of the Year as the Colts got off to an 8-2 start.

Then, quarterback Daniel Jones was lost for the season with a torn Achilles tendon and Indianapolis lost its last seven games — even after bringing in Philip Rivers out of retirement — to miss the playoffs.

Owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon was encouraged by the team’s strong first half, though, and decided to keep the coach in place.

Steichen is 25-26 in his three seasons with the Colts, who have missed the playoffs the past five years. With Jones healthy and signed to a two-year extension, Steichen would feel a lot more secure if the Colts resemble the promising team through 10 games last season.

The Bengals have been notoriously slow starters in September under Taylor, but they opened last season 2-0 and appeared on their way to putting that narrative to rest. A turf toe injury sidelined quarterback Joe Burrow for nine games and Cincinnati crawled to a 6-11 finish and a third straight season without a playoff appearance.

A healthy Burrow is paramount to the success of the Bengals, whose Super Bowl trip in the 2021 season is becoming a distant memory. A revamped defense, including acquiring defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, should help. So it’ll be on Taylor, in his eighth season with Cincinnati, to break the playoff slump or that might be someone else’s task next year.

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SCOREBOARD Pederson hits 2 homers

Hole-in-one Mike Arbour

Course: Santa Maria Hole: No. 11 Club: Pitching Wedge Witnesses: Gary Deleo, Alvin Haley, Mike Diagle

Odds

American League East Division

Tuesday

American League FAVORITE LINE at TAMPA BAY OFF at DETROIT -152 N.Y Yankees -147 at MINNESOTA -159 Houston -115 Boston -151 National League FAVORITE LINE Philadelphia OFF Arizona -116 Atlanta -158 at ST. LOUIS OFF at SAN DIEGO -190 Milwaukee -142 Interleague FAVORITE LINE at WASH -145 Cleveland -128 at LA DODGERS OFF

UNDERDOG LINE Texas OFF Baltimore +122 at WHITE SOX +119 Kansas City +128 at LA ANGELS -107 at ATHLETICS +123

UNDERDOG Toronto at CIN Seattle

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Chicago Cleveland Minnesota Detroit Kansas City

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Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati

W 66 59 54 53 49

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Texas Seattle Houston Athletics Los Angeles

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Los Angeles Arizona San Diego San Francisco Colorado

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Sunday’s Games

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No games scheduled.

Monday’s Games

No games scheduled.

Tuesday’s Games

Connecticut at Washington, 6:30 p.m.

Toronto at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Indiana at Seattle, 8:30 p.m.

New York at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.

Portland at Las Vegas, 9 p.m.

Golf PGA Tour Statistics Through July 26

FedExCup Season Points 1, Scottie Scheffler, 4,123. 2, Matt Fitzpatrick, 3,329. 3, Cameron Young, 3,086. 4, Wyndham Clark, 2,255. 5, Chris Gotterup, 2,254. 6, Collin Morikawa, 2,229. 7, Si Woo Kim, 2,188. 8, Sam Burns, 2,078. 9, Tommy Fleetwood, 2,046. 10, Ludvig Åberg, 1,929.

Scoring Average 1, Scottie Scheffler, 68.775. 2, Rory McIlroy, 69.222. 3, Collin Morikawa, 69.458. 4, Matt Fitzpatrick, 69.509. 5, Tommy Fleetwood, 69.668. 6, Sam Burns, 69.742. 7, Chris Gotterup, 69.755. 8, Cameron Young, 69.779. 9, Jake Knapp, 69.800. 10, Si Woo Kim, 69.832.

Driving Distance 1, Aldrich Potgieter, 330. 2, Rory McIlroy, 328.5. 3, Michael Brennan, 326.5. 4, Marco Penge, 324.4. 5, Nicolai Hojgaard, 323.6. 6, Chris Gotterup, 322.6. 7, Gary Woodland, 322.3. 8, Rasmus Hojgaard, 321.8. 9, Min Woo Lee, 320.9. 10, Jesper Svensson, 319.6.

Driving Accuracy Percentage 1, Russell Henley, 72.78%. 2, Aaron Rai, 71.70%.

3, Davis Chatfield, 71.17%. 4, Joel Dahmen, 70.61%. 5, Lucas Glover, 69.77%. 6, Collin Morikawa, 69.71%. 7, Si Woo Kim, 69.21%. 8, Tommy Fleetwood, 68.87%. 9, Emiliano Grillo, 68.83%.

10, Andrew Putnam, 68.67%.

Greens in Regulation Percentage 1, 10 tied with .00%.

Total Driving 1, Scottie Scheffler, 60. 2, Scottie Scheffler, 63. 3, Ludvig Aberg, 65. 4, Neal Shipley, 68. 5 (tie), William Mouw and Cameron Young, 79.

7, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, 80. 8 (tie), Michael Brennan and Gary Woodland, 81. 10, Kurt Kitayama, 82.

SG-Putting 1 (tie), Akshay Bhatia and Vince Whaley, .681.

3, Jacob Bridgeman, .675. 4, Sam Burns, .662.

5, Scottie Scheffler, .589. 6, Jake Knapp, .561.

7, Erik van Rooyen, .559. 8, Alex Noren, .556. 9, Robert MacIntyre, .544. 10, Eric Cole, .540.

Birdie Average 1, Scottie Scheffler, 4.76. 2, Si Woo Kim, 4.58.

3, Collin Morikawa, 4.52. 4, Wyndham Clark, 4.47. 5, Ludvig Aberg, 4.32. 6, Kevin Yu, 4.3.

7, Rory McIlroy, 4.29. 8, Jacob Bridgeman, 4.28. 9, Robert MacIntyre, 4.26. 10, Akshay Bhatia, 4.25.

Eagles (Holes per) 1, Jake Knapp, 57.6. 2, Kristoffer Ventura, 63.8. 3, Nicolai Hojgaard, 79.7. 4, Aldrich Potgieter, 82.5. 5, Shane Lowry, 91.6. 6, Matt Wallace, 91.8. 7, Sahith Theegala, 92.3. 8 (tie), Tommy Fleetwood and Max Greyserman, 93.

10, Keegan Bradley, 96.

Sand Save Percentage 1, 10 tied with .00%.

All-Around Ranking 1, Scottie Scheffler, 167. 2, Ludvig Åberg, 236.

3, Collin Morikawa, 259. 4, Sam Burns, 268.

5, Jake Knapp, 285. 6, Chris Gotterup, 289. 7, Wyndham Clark, 294. 8, Tommy Fleetwood, 322. 9, Rory McIlroy, 323. 10, Si Woo Kim, 341.

LPGA Tour Statistics Through July 26

Scoring 1, Nelly Korda, 69.05. 2, Haeran Ryu, 69.4. 3, Hyo Joo Kim, 70.05. 4, Miyu Yamashita, 70.14.

5, Jeeno Thitikul, 70.15. 6, Lydia Ko, 70.26. 7, Ruoning Yin, 70.41. 8, Ina Yoon, 70.6. 9, 2 tied with 70.63.

Driving Distance 1, Riley Smyth, 288.74. 2, Julia Lopez Ramirez, 288.71. 3, Auston Kim, 282.116. 4, Polly Mack, 281.53. 5, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, 278.41. 6, Suvichaya Vinjichaitham, 278.26. 7, Ina Yoon, 278.12. 8, Laney Frye, 277.63. 9, Nelly Korda, 277.44. 10, Helen Briem, 275.65.

Greens in Regulation 1, Haeran Ryu, .80%. 2 (tie), Isabello Fierro and Jeeno Thitikul, .74%. 4 (tie), Pajaree Anannarukarn, Nelly Korda, Andrea Lee, Dongeun Lee and Lottie Woad, .73%. 9, 2 tied with .72%.

Putts per GIR 1, Hyo Joo Kim, 1.71. 2, Angel Yin, 1.73. 3 (tie), Minami Katsu and Mi Hyang Lee, 1.74. 5 (tie), Ariya Jutanugarn, Nelly Korda, Minjee Lee and Gaby Lopez, 1.75. 9, 5 tied with 1.76.

Birdies 1, Aki Iwai, 239. 2, Lottie Woad, 215. 3, Miyu Yamashita, 214. 4, Ina Yoon, 201. 5, Minami Katsu, 200. 6 (tie), Yan Liu and Haeran Ryu, 196. 8 (tie), Jin Hee Im and Jennifer Kupcho, 194. 10, Jeeno Thitikul, 191.

Eagles 1, Brooke M. Henderson, 14. 2, Nelly Korda, 9. 3 (tie), Hye-Jin Choi, Minji Kang, Sei Young Kim and Ryann O’Toole, 8. 7, 4 tied with 7.

Sand Save Percentage 1 (tie), Ryann O’Toole and Pornanong Phatlum, .61%. 3, Nelly Korda, .60%. 4, Peiyun Chien, .59%. 5 (tie), Minjee Lee and Jing Yan, .58%. 7 (tie), Minami Katsu, Lucy Li and Patty Tavatanakit, .57%. 10, Celine Borge, .56%.

Rounds Under Par 1, Miyu Yamashita, .61%. 2, Aki Iwai, .58%.

3, Nelly Korda, .78%. 4, Haeran Ryu, .71%.

5, Lottie Woad, .56%. 6, Ina Yoon, .60%. 7, Hye-Jin Choi, .56%. 8, Jeeno Thitikul, .62%. 9, Minami Katsu, .58%. 10, Jin Hee Im, .55%. 11, Cassie Porter, .59%.

Soccer MLS Glance Western Conference

W 10 10 10 8

L 3 5 4 6

T Pts GF GA 3 33 37 16 3 33 34 18 3 33 35 20 2 26 28 24

Houston FC Dallas St Louis City Seattle Minnesota United Portland LA Galaxy San Diego FC Colorado Austin FC Sporting Kansas City

Eastern Conference

8 6 7 5 7 6 7 6 6 6 6 8 5 7 5 7 6 10 4 8 4 11

2 5 4 3 5 3 6 5 1 5 2

26 26 25 24 23 21 21 20 19 17 14

23 32 23 19 19 31 24 31 26 22 18

24 25 23 20 24 32 29 28 25 35 44

W L T Pts GF GA Nashville 12 2 3 39 33 12 Inter Miami CF 11 2 4 37 43 30 New England 9 5 2 29 26 19 Chicago 8 6 2 26 30 22 New York City FC 7 6 4 25 30 23 Charlotte FC 7 6 4 25 28 25 Cincinnati 6 6 5 23 41 42 New York 6 7 4 22 26 37 D.C. United 5 5 7 22 24 27 Orlando City 6 9 2 20 28 44 Columbus 5 8 4 19 24 26 Toronto FC 3 7 7 16 23 31 CF Montréal 4 10 3 15 22 33 Philadelphia 3 10 4 13 22 31 Atlanta 3 11 3 12 17 30 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Saturday, July 25

Charlotte FC 2, New York 0 Columbus 2, Cincinnati 1 D.C. United 2, Toronto FC 1 Miami 1, CF Montréal 0 New England 4, Atlanta 1 New York City FC 3, Chicago 1 Philadelphia 1, Seattle 0 Houston 3, Austin FC 0 Vancouver 0, Minnesota 0, tie St Louis City 1, Colorado 0 Orlando City 1, Nashville 0 San Diego FC 1, FC Dallas 0 Los Angeles FC 4, Sporting Kansas City 0 Portland 2, Real Salt Lake 1 LA Galaxy 1, San Jose 1, tie

Friday, July 31

Toronto FC at New York City FC, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 1

San Jose at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Nashville at D.C. United, 6:30 p.m.

Columbus at Miami, 6:30 p.m.

New England at CF Montréal, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando City at New York, 6:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles FC at Vancouver, 6:30 p.m.

Charlotte FC at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

Houston at Sporting Kansas City, 7:30 p.m.

San Diego FC at Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

Real Salt Lake at St Louis City, 7:30 p.m.

Austin FC at Colorado, 8:30 p.m.

FC Dallas at LA Galaxy, 9:30 p.m.

Seattle at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

NWSL Glance

W L T Pts GF GA Washington 10 3 3 33 25 12 Gotham FC 9 3 4 31 21 12 Utah Royals FC 9 4 3 30 26 17 San Diego 9 6 2 29 23 19 Portland 8 5 4 28 27 20 Kansas City 8 7 1 25 23 23 Orlando 7 8 2 23 22 21 Angel City 7 7 1 22 23 16 North Carolina 6 6 3 21 21 23 Seattle 6 7 2 20 17 19 Denver Summit FC 5 6 4 19 21 20 Houston 5 7 4 19 19 24 Boston Legacy FC 5 8 4 19 18 23 Bay FC 5 7 3 18 16 20 Chicago 4 12 0 12 8 31 Louisville 3 10 2 11 18 28 NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.

Sunday’s games

Washington 2, Boston Legacy FC 1

Friday’s games

Houston 1, Bay FC 0 Orlando 1, Chicago 0 Gotham FC 2, Portland 2, tie

Saturday’s games

Boston Legacy FC 1, Kansas City 0 Utah Royals FC 4, North Carolina 1

Sunday’s games

Seattle 2, San Diego 0 Washington 1, Denver Summit FC 0 Louisville 2, Angel City 1

Wednesday’s games

Louisville at Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Washington at Utah Royals FC, 8 p.m.

Gotham FC at Bay FC, 9 p.m.

Friday, July 31

Orlando at North Carolina, 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 1

Chicago at Louisville, 3 p.m.

Angel City at Kansas City, 5:30 p.m.

Gotham FC at Houston, 7 p.m.

Seattle at Bay FC, 7:45 p.m.

Sunday, August 2

San Diego at Washington, 3 p.m.

Portland at Utah Royals FC, 6 p.m.

Boston Legacy FC at Denver Summit FC, 8 p.m.

Tennis WTA Mubadala Citi DC Open Results Monday

At William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center Washington DC, United States Purse: $2,488,125 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES (AP) _ Results Monday from Mubadala Citi DC Open at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center (seedings in parentheses):

Men’s Singles

Round of 32 Alejandro Tabilo, Chile, def. Tallon Griekspoor, Netherlands, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4.

Lorenzo Musetti (4), Italy, def. Matteo Arn-

aldi, Italy, 6-0, 3-1, ret.

Taylor Fritz (3), United States, def. Zizou Bergs, Belgium, 6-3, 6-4.

Women’s Singles

Round of 32 Leylah Fernandez (7), Canada, def. Magda Linette, Poland, 6-1, 6-4.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Italy, def. Clara Tauson, Denmark, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2).

Emma Navarro (8), United States, def. Sofia Kenin, United States, 6-0, 7-5.

Men’s Doubles

Round of 16 Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, and Hugo Nys, Monaco, def. Albano Olivetti and Theo Arribage, France, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 10-7.

Nikola Mektic, Croatia, and Austin Krajicek, United States, def. Brandon Nakashima, United States, and Rafael Jodar, Spain, 6-4, 6-4.

Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori (1), Italy, def. Alexander Erler, Austria, and Robert Cash, United States, 6-4, 6-4.

Women’s Doubles

Round of 16 Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Makoto Ninomiya, Japan, def. Lea Ma and Carolyn Ansari, United States, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 10-6.

Venus Williams, United States, and Diana Shnaider, Russia, def. Ulrikke Eikeri, Norway, and Quinn Gleason, United States, 6-3, 6-4.

WTA Mubadala Citi DC Open Results Monday

At William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center Washington DC, United States Purse: $2,488,125 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES (AP) _ Results Monday from Mubadala Citi DC Open at William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center (seedings in parentheses):

Men’s Singles

Round of 32 Alejandro Tabilo, Chile, def. Tallon Griekspoor, Netherlands, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-4.

Lorenzo Musetti (4), Italy, def. Matteo Arnaldi, Italy, 6-0, 3-1, ret.

Taylor Fritz (3), United States, def. Zizou Bergs, Belgium, 6-3, 6-4.

Aleksandar Vukic, Australia, def. Zachary Svajda, United States, 6-3, 6-1.

Kei Nishikori, Japan, def. Juncheng Shang, China, 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4.

Women’s Singles

Round of 32 Leylah Fernandez (7), Canada, def. Magda Linette, Poland, 6-1, 6-4.

Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Italy, def. Clara Tauson, Denmark, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2).

Emma Navarro (8), United States, def. Sofia Kenin, United States, 6-0, 7-5.

Janice Tjen, Indonesia, def. Rebecca Sramkova, Slovakia, 6-4, 6-2.

Liudmila Samsonova, Russia, def. Madison Keys (6), United States, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Men’s Doubles

Round of 16 Edouard Roger-Vasselin, France, and Hugo Nys, Monaco, def. Albano Olivetti and Theo Arribage, France, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 10-7.

Nikola Mektic, Croatia, and Austin Krajicek, United States, def. Brandon Nakashima, United States, and Rafael Jodar, Spain, 6-4, 6-4.

Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori (1), Italy, def. Alexander Erler, Austria, and Robert Cash, United States, 6-4, 6-4.

Christian Harrison, United States, and Neal Skupski (2), Britain, def. Diego Hidalgo, Ecuador, and Ben Shelton, United States, 6-2, 3-6, 10-7.

Women’s Doubles

Round of 16 Andreja Klepac, Slovenia, and Makoto Ninomiya, Japan, def. Lea Ma and Carolyn Ansari, United States, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 10-6.

Venus Williams, United States, and Diana Shnaider, Russia, def. Ulrikke Eikeri, Norway, and Quinn Gleason, United States, 6-3, 6-4.

Alana Smith and Clervie Ngounoue, United States, def. Ann Li, United States, and Clara Tauson, Denmark, 6-2, 4-6, 10-3.

Aldila Sutjiadi, Indonesia, and Erin Routliffe (2), New Zealand, def. Sofia Kenin, United States, and Anastasia Potapova, Russia, 6-3, 7-5.

Transactions Major League Baseball

American League ATHLETICS — Designated RHP Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled C Yohel Pozo from Chesapeake (EL). Designated C Sam Huff for assignment.

BOSTON RED SOX — Activated 3B Curtis Mead.

Optioned SS Tsung-Che Cheng to Worcester (IL).

CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Optioned CF Junior Perez to Charlotte (IL). Reinstated RF Everson Pereira from the 7-day IL. National League ATLANTA BRAVES — Reinstated RF Ronald Acuña Jr. from the 10-day IL. Optioned RF Brewer Hicklen to Gwinnett (IL).

CINCINNATI REDS — Placed 1B Spencer Steer on the 10-day IL. Recalled 2B Ivan Johnson from Louisville (IL).

HOCKEY

National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Acquired F Sean Farrell from Montreal in exchange for F Sasha Pastujov.

SOCCER

Major League Soccer FC DALLAS — Acquired MF Clay Holstad on loan from Rhode Island FC (USL Championship) through Dec. 2026 with a club option for a permanent transfer.

Sunday’s Games

Texas 7, Seattle 3 Baltimore 8, Detroit 5 Toronto 3, Washington 2 Cleveland at Cincinnati, n N.Y. Yankees at Chicago White Sox, n Houston at L.A. Angels, n Boston at Athletics, n

Pittsburgh 3, Arizona 2, 10 innings Toronto 3, Washington 2 Miami 8, Philadelphia 7 N.Y. Mets 14, Atlanta 3 Cleveland at Cincinnati, n Chicago Cubs at St. Louis, n Milwaukee at San Francisco, n

Baltimore (Kremer 1-3) at Detroit (Melton 5-1), 5:40 p.m.

Texas (Quantrill 3-3) at Tampa Bay (Jax 6-7), 5:40 p.m.

Toronto (Bieber 2-1) at Washington (Cavalli 7-4), 5:45 p.m.

Cleveland (Williams 10-5) at Cincinnati (Singer 5-9), 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Lugo 4-6) at Minnesota (Bradley 9-4), 6:40 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Cole 3-5) at Chicago White Sox (Kay 7-4), 6:40 p.m.

Houston (Lambert 8-5) at L.A. Angels (Detmers 3-7), 8:38 p.m.

Boston (Bennett 6-3) at Athletics (Jump 3-6), 8:40 p.m.

Seattle (Castillo 3-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Lauer 5-5), 9:10 p.m.

Arizona (Pfaadt 5-1) at Pittsburgh (Chandler 3-8), 5:40 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 3-8) at Miami (Alcantara 10-6), 5:40 p.m.

Toronto (Bieber 2-1) at Washington (Cavalli 7-4), 5:45 p.m.

Atlanta (Sale 11-6) at N.Y. Mets (Scott 3-2), 6:10 p.m.

Cleveland (Williams 10-5) at Cincinnati (Singer 5-9), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (Rea 7-7) at St. Louis (McGreevy 4-8), 6:45 p.m.

Colorado (Lorenzen 3-9) at San Diego (King 6-7), 8:40 p.m.

Milwaukee (Henderson 4-1) at San Francisco (Roupp 7-8), 8:45 p.m.

Seattle (Castillo 3-9) at L.A. Dodgers (Lauer 5-5), 9:10 p.m.

Monday’s Games

Tuesday’s Games

BOX SCORES

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By TONy GUTIERREZ

Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson celebrates his solo home run in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners on Monday in Arlington, Texas.

The Rangers won 7-3 behind two home runs from Pederson.

West Division

Pittsburgh 8, Chicago Cubs 7 San Diego 5, Miami 3 Washington 10, Arizona 7 N.Y. Mets 8, L.A. Dodgers 3 Milwaukee 11, Colorado 2 Atlanta 3, Baltimore 2, 11 innings Cincinnati 5, St. Louis 3, 10 innings L.A. Angels 4, San Francisco 3 Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Yankees 4

Tuesday’s Games

Pro basketball

Central Division

Tampa Bay 1, Cleveland 0 Boston 6, Toronto 1 Kansas City 5, Detroit 4 Chicago White Sox 12, Houston 3 Atlanta 3, Baltimore 2, 11 innings Minnesota 11, Athletics 8 Seattle 6, Texas 4 L.A. Angels 4, San Francisco 3 Philadelphia 11, N.Y. Yankees 4

Monday’s Games

LINE +118 +106 OFF

East Division

L 43 46 50 55 58

Sunday’s Games

UNDERDOG LINE at MIAMI OFF at PITT -106 at N.Y METS +127 Chicago Cubs OFF Colorado +153 at SAN FRAN +116

National League

W 62 59 54 51 48

West Division

Sports Betting Line MLB

Vancouver Los Angeles FC San Jose Real Salt Lake

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Toronto 3, Washington 2

Texas 7, Seattle 3 Seattle

Texas

Toronto

Washington

ab r h bi ab r h bi Young 2b 3 0 1 0 Pedersn dh 4 2 24 Rodrguz dh 3 0 1 1 Langford lf 4 0 0 0 Canzone rf 4 0 1 0 Duran ss 4 1 2 1 Arozarena lf 4 1 1 1 Nimmo rf 4 0 2 0 Naylor 1b 4 1 1 0 Carter cf 4 1 2 0 Raley cf 2 0 0 0 Burger 1b 4 1 1 2 3 1 1 0 Garver c 4 0 1 0 Lopez 2b Crawford 3b 3 0 0 1 Smith 3b 4 0 1 0 Emerson ss 4 1 1 0 Díaz c 3 1 0 0 Totals 31 3 7 3 Totals 34 7 11 7 Seattle 011 000 001 — 3 Texas 133 000 00x — 7 DP_Seattle 1, Texas 1. LOB_Seattle 6, Texas 5. 2B_Naylor (14), Nimmo 2 (25), Carter (9). HR_Arozarena (13), Pederson 2 (19), Duran (12), Burger (19). SB_Carter (13), Smith (3), Garver (1). SF_Rodríguez (3), Crawford (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Seattle Kirby L,8-9 4 7 7 7 0 3 Ferrer 1 1 0 0 0 1 Rucker 1 1 0 0 0 2 Wilcox 1 1 0 0 0 1 Hoppe 1 1 0 0 1 3 Texas 2 2 7 Rocker W,4-8 6 2⁄3 4 2 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Ahlstrom Junis 1 1 0 0 1 0 Latz 1 2 1 1 0 2 HBP_Kirby (Díaz). WP_Hoppe.

ABS Challenge_Rocker (Ball-Confirmed); Rucker (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Ahlstrom (Ball-Confirmed).

Umpires_Home, Derek Thomas; First, Marvin Hudson; Second, Tripp Gibson; Third, Nick Mahrley.

T_2:24. A_27,683 (40,000).

ab r h bi ab r h bi Clement ss-2b5 0 1 1 Wood rf 3 0 1 0 Lukes rf 3 0 0 0 García 1b 5 0 2 1 Guerrero 1b 4 0 1 0 Tena dh 2 0 0 0 Springer dh 4 0 1 0 Chaparro ph-dh2 1 1 1 Kirk c 3 0 0 0 Abrams ss 2 0 0 0 Schneider pr 0 0 0 0 Crews cf 4 0 1 0 Valenzuela c 0 0 0 0 Lile lf 4 0 1 0 Okamoto 3b 4 1 1 0 Ruiz c 4 0 0 0 Varsho cf 4 0 0 0 Vivas 3b 4 0 0 0 Urías 2b 2 1 1 1 Nuñez 2b 4 1 2 0 Giménez ss 0 0 0 0 Straw lf 4 1 2 1 Totals 33 3 7 3 Totals 34 2 8 2 Toronto 002 100 000 — 3 Washington 010 010 000 — 2 E_Kirk (1). DP_Toronto 1, Washington 0.

LOB_Toronto 7, Washington 9. 2B_Straw (7), Clement (26), Guerrero (17), García (18), Crews (8). HR_Urías (3), Chaparro (5). SB_Wood (16), Nuñez (38), Abrams 2 (19), Okamoto (1), Straw (5).

IP H R ER BB SO Toronto Scherzer 2 2⁄3 4 1 1 3 4 Fluharty W,5-1 1 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 2 Macko H,4 ⁄3 1 1 1 0 1 Miles H,3 1 1⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Rogers H,22 1 0 0 0 0 1 Hoffman H,12 1 1 0 0 0 3 Varland S,22-22 1 1 0 0 1 2 Washington 1 Yean L,0-1 2 ⁄3 3 2 2 0 0 Alvarez 4 1⁄3 4 1 1 3 3 Schultz 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 Palmquist 1 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Schultz pitched to 3 batters in the 8th.

ABS Challenge_Scherzer (Ball-Confirmed); Clement (Strike-Confirmed); Vivas (Strike-Confirmed); García (Strike-

Miami 8, Philadelphia 7

Baltimore 8, Detroit 5

Philadelphia

Miami

Baltimore

Detroit

ab r h bi ab r h bi Turner ss 5 0 1 0 Lopez ss 5 2 3 1 Schwarber dh4 1 1 0 Stowers 1b 4 0 1 0 Harper 1b 3 2 1 2 Ruiz pr 0 0 0 0 Marsh lf 5 0 0 0 Hernández lf 5 2 2 3 Bohm 3b 4 1 2 1 Edwards 2b 5 0 2 0 5 0 2 0 Stott 2b 3 2 2 0 Hicks dh Realmuto c 2 1 1 2 Conine rf 5 1 2 2 Rincones rf 3 0 0 0 Sanoja 3b 3 1 0 0 De La Cruz rf 1 0 1 0 Mack c 4 0 0 0 Crawford cf 4 0 1 1 Marsee cf 3 2 2 1 Totals 34 7 10 6 Totals 39 8 14 7 Philadelphia 200 004 010 — 7 Miami 230 000 003 — 8 E_Realmuto (6), Turner (19), Hernández (3). DP_Philadelphia 0, Miami 2. LOB_ Philadelphia 6, Miami 9. 2B_Realmuto (13), Marsee (12), Stowers (19). 3B_Stott (6), Lopez (7). HR_Harper (22), Hernández (15), Conine (8). SB_Sanoja (6), Lopez (22). SF_Realmuto (3).

IP H R ER BB SO Philadelphia Wheeler 3 6 5 5 1 6 Backhus 2 2 0 0 1 1 Alvarado H,10 1 0 0 0 0 1 Bowlan H,6 1 0 0 0 0 1 Kerkering H,11 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 ⁄3 5 3 3 0 0 Duran L,1-4 BS,24-26 Miami Phillips 5 3 2 2 2 5 1 ⁄3 2 3 3 1 0 Gibson H,4 2 ⁄3 2 1 0 0 1 Zuber BS,1-2 King 2 3 1 1 0 1 Faucher W,5-5 1 0 0 0 1 2 HBP_Phillips (Realmuto), Duran (Stowers).

ABS Challenge_Gibson (Ball-Overturned to Strike); Hicks.

Umpires_Home, Dan Bellino; First, Dexter Kelley; Second, Shane Livensparger; Third, Dan Merzel.

T_2:59. A_11,041 (37,446).

ab r h bi ab r h bi Beavers rf 3 0 1 1 McGonigle ss 5 0 2 0 O’Neill ph 1 1 1 1 Dingler c 5 1 1 0 Cowser cf 0 0 0 0 Keith 3b 3 1 2 0 Alonso 1b 5 1 2 0 Torres ph-2b 1 0 0 0 Henderson dh4 0 1 0 Greene dh 4 1 1 0 Ward lf 3 0 0 1 Torkelson 1b 3 1 2 1 Taveras cf-rf 5 2 1 1 McKinstry rf 3 1 2 1 Holliday ss 5 2 4 0 Lee 2b-3b 3 0 1 2 Mayo 3b 4 2 2 3 Outman cf 4 0 0 0 Jackson 2b 3 0 0 1 Vierling lf 3 0 0 1 Totals 37 8 12 8 Totals 34 5 11 5 Baltimore 121 031 000 — 8 Detroit 010 220 000 — 5 E_Keith (3). DP_Baltimore 1, Detroit 2.

LOB_Baltimore 7, Detroit 6. 2B_Alonso (21), Holliday (5), Greene (23), Keith (12).

3B_McKinstry (3). HR_Taveras (5), Mayo (14), O’Neill (7). SB_Cowser (8). SF_Lee (1), Vierling (5), Torkelson (3).

IP H R ER BB SO Baltimore 5 1 4 Bradish 4 2⁄3 10 5 Cano 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Wolfram W,3-2 1 1⁄3 Kittredge H,6 1 1 0 0 0 1 Garcia S,5-9 1 0 0 0 0 2 Detroit 9 6 4 1 1 Montero L,7-6 4 1⁄3 2 ⁄3 1 1 1 0 0 Hanifee 1 ⁄3 1 1 1 1 0 Holton 1 0 0 0 0 Anderson 1 2⁄3 Waguespack 2 0 0 0 2 2 Cano pitched to 2 batters in the 6th.

HBP_Montero (Jackson). WP_Bradish, Kittredge.

ABS Challenge_Greene (Strike-Overturned to Ball); McGonigle (Strike-Confirmed); McGonigle (Strike-Overturned to Ball).

Umpires_Home, Bill Miller; First, Chad Whitson; Second, Brian Walsh; Third, Chad Fairchild.

T_2:56. A_21,913 (41,083).

Pittsburgh 3, Arizona 2

N.Y. Mets 14, Atlanta 3

Arizona

Pittsburgh

ab r h bi ab r h bi Carroll rf 5 1 1 0 Mangum cf 5 1 1 0 Perdomo ss 5 1 1 0 Lowe 2b 5 1 3 2 Moreno c 4 0 0 0 Reynolds lf 4 0 1 1 Marte 2b 4 0 1 0 Valdez rf 1 0 0 0 Kepler lf 5 0 3 2 Triolo pr-ss 1 0 0 0 Locklear 1b 3 0 0 0 O’Hearn dh 4 0 0 0 Arenado 3b 1 0 0 0 Gonzales 3b 4 0 2 0 Del Castllo dh3 0 0 0 Gonzalez ss-1b 4 0 1 0 Tawa ph-dh 1 0 0 0 Callihan 1b-rf 4 0 0 0 Vargas 3b-1b 4 0 1 0 Cook pr 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 Wldschmdt cf3 0 1 0 Davis c Barrosa cf 1 0 0 0 Rdríguez ph-c 2 0 1 0 Totals 39 2 8 2 Totals 36 3 9 3 Arizona 000 002 000 0 — 2 Pittsburgh 000 001 010 1 — 3 E_Kelly (1), Gonzales (9). LOB_Arizona 10, Pittsburgh 8. 2B_Kepler (5), Waldschmidt (12), Lowe (23), Reynolds (26). SB_Gonzalez (1).

IP H R ER BB SO Arizona 6 Kelly 5 2⁄3 4 1 0 1 Morillo H,13 1 1⁄3 0 0 0 0 2 Loáisiga BS,1-5 1 2 1 1 0 1 Clarke L,2-2 1 1⁄3 3 1 0 0 0 Pittsburgh Keller 5 1⁄3 6 2 2 1 4 Ramírez 1 2⁄3 1 0 0 0 1 Marinaccio 1 0 0 0 0 0 Soto 1 1 0 0 0 2 Montgomery W,4-3 1 0 0 0 1 1 HBP_Kelly (Valdez).

ABS Challenge_Keller (Ball-Overturned to Strike).Ejected_Kelly.

Umpires_Home, Brennan Miller; First, John Bacon; Second, Chris Conroy; Third, Ben May. T_3:04. A_15,412 (38,753).

Atlanta

New York

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Verrett adjusts to life without SportsCenter

BY PEYTON DOYLE Contributing writer

When Stan Verrett returned to New Orleans for this week’s Advocates Professional Golf Association Tournament at TPC Louisiana, he knew the first stop he had to make was Johnny’s Po-Boys on St. Louis Street.

“Any excuse I can get to be back home is great,” Verrett said. “It’s always great to be home seeing familiar faces and familiar places and Verrett just being in New Orleans.”

Verrett, a St. Augustine grad and former SportsCenter host, is back in his home city to take part in the first-ever Michael Eaves Classic and Celebrity Pro-Am. Eaves is an anchor for ESPN’s SportsCenter.

The tournament takes place

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Continued from page 1C Everything that has transpired since the end of the season has fueled optimism about what Shough can be in New Orleans. He went on a media tour singing the praises of his adopted city and was the grand marshal for the Krewe of Pygmalion. He clearly took charge of the offense during the summer workouts, then paid the expenses for a group of his pass catchers to work together earlier this month at a retreat in Southern California.

Now he’s got to continue applying it on the field. The competition will get stiffer (none of the five wins Shough authored last season came against a team with a winning record), teams will have more film of him to dissect, and Shough must also carry the burden of expectation.

He seems built to handle all of that, but he needs to prove it over the course of a full season.

The new faces The offense will feature at least three new starters — running back Travis Etienne, guard David

Tuesday and Wednesday. Eaves, Verrett and other celebrities like Ryan Clark, Jemele Hill, Torii Hunter, Matt Kemp and J.R. Smith will compete.

As a part of the event, Verrett and others have made a point to support the golfers by showing them potential pathways outside of the course. To help facilitate this, Verrett took part in a panel discussion Sunday night.

“It was to help the players understand life beyond golf, with the lessons that golf can teach you,” Verrett said. “We talked a lot about networking, hard work, about relationships that can help your career that golf can facilitate.”

Joining Verrett on Sunday’s panel was Marrero native and former LSU star Ryan Clark, who discussed his transition from being a professional athlete to a media figure.

“When it came to football, I kind of maneuvered through both

Edwards and receiver Jordyn Tyson — and several new role players. It is without question a more talented unit than the Saints have fielded in a while, and coach Kellen Moore is going to have to figure out how to best distribute the ball to a suddenly deep group of skill players.

The defense also will look different, though some of this is a result of subtraction. Demario Davis, the longtime heart and soul of the Saints defense, signed a free agent contract with the Jets. Alontae Taylor, a four-year starter in the secondary and most recently the Saints’ “Star” defender, agreed to a contract with the Titans.

New Orleans signed one of its former draft picks, Kaden Elliss, to fill Davis’ on-field role and shifted safety Jonas Sanker to Taylor’s old spot. Veteran Julian Blackmon, who missed most of last year with a shoulder injury, is in line to start at safety alongside Justin Reid.

And don’t forget the specialists.

Free agent Ryan Wright should solve the punting problem that has plagued the Saints for years, while incumbent kicker Charlie Smyth will have to beat out intriguing UFL signee Tanner Brown to keep his job.

throughout my career until I found my sweet spot, the sweet spot of having enough knowledge to know what makes me better,” Clark said Sunday during the panel. “What makes Mike great on TV or Stan great on TV wasn’t going to make me great on TV, so I couldn’t approach it their way.”

Where Clark has found success particularly in recent years is with “The Pivot” podcast, co-hosted by Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor. In Verrett’s eyes, enterprises like The Pivot are what will keep Clark a major player in the field despite being let go by ESPN last week in a round of layoffs.

“He’s fine, he’s got The Pivot, he’s built his own platform and he’s going to be fine,” Verrett said. “That’s the sort of resiliency that you can have when you build your own platform in addition to doing the network model.

“I think that’s instructive for a lot of people who are currently at

the network level who have the opportunity to build their own platforms. It can really come in handy at times.”

Verrett himself has had to find ways to adapt to the new media landscape the past year. After 25 years at ESPN, he opted to leave the network when his contract expired last summer.

“I’m not done, I still wanted to work, so I had to find the resiliency within myself to say, ‘OK, how do I do this now? I haven’t had a resume or a tape in 25 years,’ ” Verrett said.

“And the whole thing’s changed in the last 25 years so you have to be adaptable to new technologies and how they’ve changed the business.”

A part of Verrett’s evolution was developing a podcast with his longtime SportsCenter co-anchor Neil Everett called “The Stan and Neil Show.” While the exact schedule and layout took time to come together, the pair found success in their first year discussing the NBA

and NFL. In addition to the podcast, Verrett has worked on broadcasts for the Los Angeles Clippers and provided national coverage on FanDuel TV and NBA TV. He’s also gotten to return home to host Saints Gameday Live, a show providing coverage of the team each week before kickoff.

For Verrett, it’s a chance to be back in the city he loves and work closely with the team he grew up cheering for. This last season it also allowed him an up-close look as the next era of Saints football begins to emerge.

“There’s a lot of optimism right now. Tyler Shough really came on at the end of last season and they put a lot of good pieces around him now,” Verrett said. “I like the feeling that there’s something building that’s going to be special and that feeling is a lot of fun. Just the optimism around the team and a new regime coming in and setting things up their way.”

It will be interesting to see how the Saints handle Tyson. New Orleans was extremely cautious with the first-round pick this summer, mostly limiting him to individual periods. Injuries were part of Tyson’s college story, but at some point the Saints are going to need to get him up to full speed.

The vibes

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Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson runs a drill during the first day of rookie minicamp at the team’s training facility on May 8.

The injured players Moore and general manager Mickey Loomis will address the media Tuesday, and at that point we should have a clearer understanding of who won’t be ready to take the field for the start of camp.

Running back Kendre Miller is one to watch. The fourth-year running back has been beset by injuries throughout his career, and he is trying to return from an ACL tear

suffered midway through the 2025 season. Outside of walk-throughs, Miller did not participate in the onfield portion of the summer workouts.

Miller may be a candidate to open camp on the physically unable to perform list. It’s an important camp for him and the other young running backs on the roster, who may be fighting for one roster spot behind Etienne and Alvin Kamara.

This one is subjective, but it usually ends up mattering. In recent years, the vibe has been off at Saints camp — either players were trying to speak good vibes into existence when there wasn’t much to be excited about (go look back at some of Davis’ comments before the 2024 season) or the positive comments from the players about the upcoming season did not feel grounded in belief.

That felt different this summer.

The roster seems to genuinely believe in the program that Moore has built, and the momentum from last season can be carried over into 2026 with Shough under center.

Vibes aren’t tangible — it’s just a feeling in the air. But when the dust settles on the 2026 season, the vibes at the start of the year may be the first thing someone points to when trying to explain what happened.

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Diagnosing and dealing with scale infestations in camellias Your camellia has yellow blotches on its leaves and seems to be struggling. Aren’t these flowering shrubs supposed to be tough?

In general, yes: Camellia japonica and GARDEN Camellia saNEWS sanqua plants are usually easy to care for. They’re ubiquitous in Southern landscapes for a reason! But a tiny insect called tea leaf scale sometimes surprises us with problems.

Tea leaf scale (Fiorinia theae), or simply tea scale, insects use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on plant juices, causing yellow spots on leaves and, in severe cases, defoliation. In camellias, scale damage can even affect the plant’s ability to produce its trademark blooms.

Tea scales occasionally show up on hollies but are much more common on camellias.

That’s how this insect got its name — tea comes from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, a species that’s closely related to the camellias we grow in landscapes.

To figure out whether a camellia is suffering from a scale infestation, flip over a discolored leaf. Scales live in aggregations — or large groups — underneath foliage, where they leave behind a white, cottony residue.

“They are trying to hide from the light, heat and airflow because they are susceptible to desiccation,” said LSU AgCenter entomologist Aaron Ashbrook. “That’s something we actually can use for their management.”

Ashbrook recommends four methods for taming scale infestations. Each is best done at a particular time of year.

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Tea leaf scales gather on the underside of a camellia leaf.

Option 1: Pruning Camellias have dense foliage that offers plenty of protected hiding spots for scales. By pruning excess growth, you can increase airflow.

Not only does pruning discourage scales from taking up residence. It also makes it easier to get even coverage if you decide to treat the plant with insecticides or other products, Ashbrook said.

The best time to prune camellias is after they finish blooming in late winter. This is because camellias will be setting buds for next year’s flowers later in the year. Some selective pruning to open up the shrub for insect control is acceptable right now — just understand that you might reduce next year’s flower volume on the branches you prune.

Option 2: Systemic insecticides You can apply a systemic insecticide such as dinotefuran during summer or any

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Mónica de Miranda’s 2022 photo ‘Whistle for the Wind’ from ‘The Island’ is featured in the national traveling exhibit, ‘Free As They Want To Be: Artists Committed to Memory.’

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andell Henry flips through the catalog for the exhibit, “Free As They Want To Be: Artists Committed to Memory,” pointing out his favorite works on the pages.

Most of the pieces are based in photography, and the sight of them brings Henry back to that moment when he was asked if Southern University’s gallery would be available to show some of the works.

Henry is a member of the board of directors for Baton Rouge Gallery, which, in 2024, began considering the possibility of bringing the traveling exhibit to Baton Rouge.

He continues thumbing through the catalog, offing commentary on works by such noted artists as Dawoud Bey, Hank Willis Thomas, Radcliff Bailey and Bisa Butler.

They’re among the show’s 30 artists, each exploring legacies of slavery and Black identity.

He also shows his own framed work, “The Land of Milk and Hon-

Omar Victor Diop’s ‘Frederick Douglass, Diaspora Series,’ is featured in ‘Free As They Want To Be: Artists Committed to Memory.’ ey,” which will be one of five pieces

by Baton Rouge Gallery artist members — along with Johny Alleyne, John Isiah Walton, Justin Tyler Bryant and Malaika Favorite — that will complement this show of more than 60 national artworks.

“With all of this, we knew it would be big, but it was so big that we knew

all the works wouldn’t fit into Baton Rouge Gallery, alone,” Henry said.

Details, plus free rides to venues So the gallery opted to partner with other spaces with direct connections to the show’s theme. As a

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‘AS FREE AS THEY WANT TO BE: ARTISTS COMMITTED TO MEMORY’ WHEN: Aug. 1-23 l WHERE: Baton Rouge Gallery, 1515 Dalrymple Drive; Frank Hayden Visual Arts Gallery, Frank Hayden Arts Building, 8229 Elton C. Harrison Drive, Southern University; West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. l GALLERY HOURS: Baton Rouge Gallery, noon-6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; Southern University, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; West Baton Rouge Museum, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2-5 p.m. Sunday. l ADMISSION: Free at all three venues. l ALSO: Three chartered buses will offer free transportation to all of the venues on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. To sign up for a spot, call Baton Rouge Gallery at (225) 388-1470. l VISIT: batonrougegallery.org and westbatonrougemuseum.org.

Cheba Hut to open second location in BR The Kali Mist sandwich convinced Tommy and Meredith Wiggins to open a Cheba Hut franchise in Baton Rouge.

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BY MADDIE SCOTT Staff writer

A new Cheba Hut location is joining the mix in Baton Rouge.

The national franchise started in 1998 and is known for its cannabis-themed “toasted” subs. Baton Rouge’s first location at 411 Ben Hur Road opened in 2021, and now owners Meredith BeckWiggins and Tommy Wiggins are expanding to the St. George area

in the Long Farm Village development.

At 14631 Village Market St., the new location began construction on April 20 and spans 2,600 square feet, Wiggins said. It’s slated for a mid-September opening, which comes right after the Ben Hur Cheba Hut’s celebration of five years of operation in August.

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Is this an ‘if you’re on time, you’re late’ thing? arrive 10-15 minutes before the DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am confused on the proper time to arrive stated time. I feel like this can be an inconvenience to the host or at an event or social function, hostess. whether in private homes I am very conscientious or public venues. about being on time, and When attending an event yet I am often the last one like a concert, play, church to arrive at these funcservice or something else in a public space, I undertions. I went to a tea at a church recently, arrived stand the announced time Judith about five minutes before is when the event starts, Martin the start time, and everyand that you should arrive MISS early enough to be in your one was already seated.

MANNERS seats before then.

Please help me underBut at a private event stand the distinctions so I in someone’s home or elsewhere, can handle these events better.

I do not understand when you GENTLE READER: It sounds as if your should arrive. I have gone to town is in need of traffic snarls. bridge club meetings, book clubs Not that Miss Manners is excusand dinner parties where people ing those who burst into dinner

parties after the roast has been ruined — along with the other guests’ attitudes, most likely — and then blame it on traffic. But showing up when the hosts are in their bathrobes is generally not appreciated, either. Nor does she condone the practice ridiculously called “fashionably late.”

Club meetings, even sociable ones, are supposed to start at the hour named. But for purely social gatherings, the sweet spot is after the hosts have attended to the last-minute tasks and before they start to wonder whether they mixed up the dates and will have to eat all the food themselves.

That would be on the hour or up to 15 minutes after.

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time that plants are not in bloom.

“This should be applied every seven to 10 days because the product does break down quickly,” Ashbrook said.

Systemic insecticides are applied to the root zone and absorbed by the plant, making its juices deadly to feeding scales and other insects. It is important to make these applications before flowering to protect pollinators.

Option 3: Horticultural oils Horticultural oils can provide non-chemical control of many insects, including scales.

“What’s important is that the application is done underneath the leaves to access the insects,” Ash-

Continued from page 1D “We’ve been proud to serve Baton Rouge for five years, and now we’re excited to open Long Farm and invest in the community we call home,” Beck-Wiggins said. “Whether someone calls it Baton Rouge, St. George, Ascension Parish or just home, everybody’s welcome at our table.”

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Bisa Butler’s ‘Strawberry Letter #23’ is featured in the exhibit, ‘Free As They Want To Be: Artists Committed to Memory.’

Southern Assistant Professor of Art and Gallery Director Samantha Combs, has since figured out a way to keep the gallery open during the university’s down time. The exhibit’s hours at Southern are 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Southern’s gallery will be staffed by volunteers on weekends, and it will host the closing reception for the overall exhibit 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20. with live music by students in the music department and a choreographed program by the school’s dance ensemble.

On Aug. 8 and Aug. 22, three chartered buses will provide free transport for gallerygoers to and from Baton Rouge Gallery, Southern University and West Baton Rouge Museum to see the full exhibit. Visitors can choose the venue where they want to start.

No easy task “Free As They Want To Be: Artists Committed to Memory” features photography, video projection, sculpture and mixed media installation. The exhibit originated at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center as part of the 2022 FotoFocus Biennial in Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s made several stops throughout the country before landing in Baton Rouge.

And getting it here was no easy task. Along with secur-

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Continued from page 1D result, “Free As They Want To Be” will simultaneously open on Aug. 1 and run through Aug. 23 at Baton Rouge Gallery, Southern University’s Frank Hayden Visual Arts Gallery and the West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen.

In 2024, both Henry and Jason Andreasen, Baton Rouge Gallery’s president and CEO, knew this feat would be a challenge. It was showing at Clark Atlanta University at the time, and Andreasen sent Kelsey Livington, the gallery’s director of exhibitions, to check it out.

In the meantime, Andreasen asked Henry if Southern University could accommodate part of the show.

“At first, I thought, ‘It’ll be August, when the campus is empty,’” Henry said. “No one would be on campus.

But then I thought, ‘We can make this work.’ We had to make it work. I knew Southern had to be a part of this show.’”

The West Baton Rouge Museum also jumped at the chance to participate.

“Given that the subject matter touches on ideas of personal freedom and legacy of slavery, we started thinking about these potential partnerships,” Andreasen said. “We didn’t want to let this show pass Baton Rouge by. It has some really incredible artists, so we started looking at potential spaces that have a tie to the exhibit’s legacy. That led us to Southern as an HBCU and then West Baton Rouge Museum, a place that really tells the story of sugar production in Louisiana. And in the end, it’s a way for us to bring Metro Baton Rouge, North Baton Rouge and West Baton Rouge together in one show.”

The West Baton Rouge Museum will host an opening program by La Capitale Chapter of The Links, Inc., 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on opening day, Aug. 1. The program will feature a panel discussion, spoken word artist Luke St. John McKnight and live music by saxophonist Eric Whitfield.

At 6 p.m. Aug. 5, Baton Rouge Gallery’s First Wednesday Opening Reception will feature Deborah Willis, who co-curated the show with Cheryl Finley.

And Henry, along with

asparagus is traditionally a finger food. She can imagine the faces of the other guests watching someone drinking directly from the cup.

You should provide whichever of your spoons will make the least mess. And be prepared to defend anyone who just drinks by saying, “Well, why do you think they have two handles?”

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That your circle behaves differently is odd. Did they all go to the same school, where entering class while the bell was ringing was considered tardy? Did the local watchmaker retire?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m serving a cold soup at a dinner party using the two-handled cold soup bowls that are part of my set of Minton china. Should we drink the soup or use spoons?

My soup spoons happen to be rather large, and these bowls are rather small. If we don’t drink the soup, would teaspoons do, as I have no smaller soup spoons?

GENTLE READER: As if Miss Manners does not get enough shock waves when she mentions that

ing the venues, Baton Rouge Gallery had to raise money to fund it.

“I’ll just say that we raised in the tens of thousands of dollars,” Andreasen said.

When the three Baton Rouge museum directors gathered to choose the pieces they would exhibit in their respective spaces, West Baton Rouge Museum Director Angelique Bergeron immediately called dibs on a piece

by Bisa Butler.

“A few years ago, I didn’t realize how famous Bisa Butler was,” she said. “I just saw her work and loved it.

This was back when I was a curator, and I wrote to her and asked her if she would consider doing a show here.

I never heard back. But anyway, she was probably like, ‘Oh, how sweet.’”

Bergeron can’t help laughing at her own naivete.

“She’s in demand everywhere,” she said. “And I was asking her to exhibit in West Baton Rouge. But you never know if you don’t ask, right? So now, I’m excited to say that we’re really going to have one of her works in our museum.”

And for now, Henry has closed his copy of the exhibit catalog. He doesn’t have to look at pictures of the artwork anymore, because the exhibit will open in Baton Rouge in a few days.

And he’ll be standing within the real thing.

The new location’s main menu and hours will be the same as the Ben Hur location, open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

A crowd favorite is the Kali Mist, a sub with roasted turkey breast, bacon, chipotle mayo, jalapeno, avocado, pepper jack cheese, tomato, onion, pickles and house dressing. Another popular dish is the White Widow with grilled chicken breast, bacon, ranch, mushrooms, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and house dressing.

Side dishes (called “munchies” on the menu) include bites like Cool Ranch Dorito Not’Chos, pretzel bites with honey mustard, garlic cheese bread and Bowl O’ Balls — a savory snack of meat-

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Tea leaf scale infestations cause discoloration of leaves and even defoliation. brook said. “Also, the temperature is really important for that application.

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balls dressed up with veggies, cheese and a choice of sauce.

For something on the sweet side, there’s brownies, chocolate chip cookies, krispy bars and goo balls, which are like Rice Krispie Treats folded into peanut butter, cocoa, honey, butter and marshmallows.

The new location will also include a full bar with drinks and signature cocktails, such as the Buzzed Bong Water, an electricblue colored beverage with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, blue curacao, lemon juice, blue raspberry Kool-Aid and topped with lemon-lime soda.

There’s more customers can look forward to.

Flying under the radar is the “secret stash menu,” a collection of unique subs that are specific to each location. For example, for those who like the French dip sub, called the AK47, there’ll be the Berry White, a French dip with jalapeno cream cheese, bacon and a jalapeno au jus sauce to dip into.

Turning 5 Cheba Hut is celebrating five years in Baton Rouge with a special birthday krispy bar in August. Each sweet comes with a free custom mural sticker that’ll

scales are in their crawler stage of life. These young, mobile insects can be controlled with contact insecticides such as acephate and malathion applied to the undersides of leaves, Ashbrook said.

When using insecticides, be sure to follow all label directions and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

go on the mural inside the Ben Hur location. The new Cheba Hut will also have an interior mural, but this one has a twist.

“We’re doing a lot of fun things with this mural,” Beck-Wiggins said. “I don’t want to say too much, because there is a surprise aspect to the mural, but it’s definitely something people will be talking about.”

The couple is currently on the hunt for where to open a third location, potentially in the Lafayette, northshore or West Bank areas.

The challenge is finding a quick-service space that can occupy about 2,000 to 3,000 square feet. At each Cheba Hut location, the atmosphere is more elevated than what most customers may expect for quick service.

“We give them the fine dining side of quick service,” Wiggins said. “We want to make sure we’re going out there, touching everybody’s table, talking to you, picking up your trash for you.”

Beck-Wiggins said they have always believed that restaurants should bring people together.

“We like to say hospitality is free,” Beck-Wiggins said. “It doesn’t cost anything to be nice or kind to someone.”

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Explore opportunities, and find people who can add to your plans. By putting your energy where it counts, you'll prosper.

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Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the follow‐ ing: RFx No. 3000026491, Per‐ sonal Property for Can‐ teen Resale - DOC - PE, 8/6/26 Bid proposal forms, in‐ formation and specifica‐ tions may be obtained by accessing the bid num‐ ber in LaPac at www.doa. la.gov/doa/osp/ or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified.

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Robertson Oil Company, Inc. is applying to the Louisiana Department of Quality, Environmental Office of Environmental Services for a Water Quality Certification in accordance with statu‐ tory authority contained in the LAC 33:IX.1507.A-E and provisions of Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Comments concerning this application can be filed with the Water Per‐ mits Section within ten days of this notice by ref‐ erencing WQC 260612-01, AI 249901 to the following address: Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Water Permits Division P.O. Box 4313 Baton Rouge, LA 708214313 Attn: Water Quality Certi‐ fications Comments may be sub‐ mitted by email to DEQWaterQualityCertifica‐ tions@la.gov A copy of the application is available for inspec‐ tion and review at the LDEQ Public Records Center at 602 North Fifth Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This available information can also be accessed electronically on the Electronic Docu‐ ment Management Sys‐ tem (EDMS) on the LDEQ public website at www. deq.louisiana.gov 195517-jul 28-1t $204.08

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These actions included providing public notice that the proposed bud‐ get was available for public inspection, dis‐ cussing the budget dur‐ ing an open meeting, and adopting the budget in an open meeting. The ap‐ proved budget has been or will be submitted to the school's charter au‐ thorizer in accordance with applicable state re‐ quirements.

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These actions included providing public notice that the proposed bud‐ get was available for public inspection, dis‐ cussing the budget dur‐ ing an open meeting, and adopting the budget in an open meeting. The ap‐ proved budget has been or will be submitted to the school's charter au‐ thorizer in accordance with applicable state re‐ quirements.

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GEO Prep MidCity 1900 Lobdell Blvd Baton Rouge, La 70806 Budget Adoption Date: June 2, 2026 195482 July 28, 1t $107.61 PUBLIC NOTICE --IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026 The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 30th day of June, 2026.

The Council Chairman, Steve C. Smith, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in at‐ tendance: Shalanda L. Allen, District 1; Chasity B. Easley; District 2; Thomas E. Dominique, Sr., District 3; Freddie Frazier, Sr., District 4; Steve C. Smith, District 5; Raheem T. Pierce, District 6; Nadia Jenkins, District 7; Hunter S. Markins, Dis‐ trict 8; Trent Martinez, District 10; Charles Dard‐ enne, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, Dis‐ trict 12.

Absent: Bradford, Morgan.

Councilman Jewell arrived after roll call.

A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published on the 18th day of June, 2026. The Pledge of Alle‐ giance followed.

Council Chairman Smith called for anyone want‐ ing to make public com‐ ments to register with the Clerk. Five people registered to speak.

ADDENDUM Upon a motion by Coun‐ cilwoman Allen, sec‐ onded by Councilwoman Easley, it was moved that the addendum item, Change of Meeting Date from July 14, 2026 to July 15, 2026 will be added to the agenda under New Business. The motion having been duly submit‐ ted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Martinez, Dardenne.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Bradford, Jewell, Morgan.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chair‐ man.

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YEAS: Allen, Easley, Do‐ minique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Mar‐ tinez, Dardenne.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Bradford, Jewell, Morgan.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 16, 2026.

B) Consideration and/or action to introduce an or‐ dinance implementing a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Tim Johnson, represent‐ ing the TJC Group, came before the Council in op‐ position of the proposed moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). He stated that as a resident and business owner in the Parish that he is asking the Council to reconsider the length of the moratorium. He stated that through con‐ versations that the is‐ sues could be worked out with a shorter mora‐ torium and create less uncertainty.

Kristin Zatta, represent‐ ing Entergy, came before the Council in opposition of the proposed morato‐ rium. She asked the Council to reconsider the length of the proposed moratorium to 90 – 120 days instead of 2 years. A shorter timeline will still allow for the stakehold‐ ers to develop a plan and ordinance that still pro‐ tects its residents and property owners.

Gary Harrel came before the Council, in support of the moratorium.

He stated that the projects are moving too quickly and the loss of 1,600 acres of farmland is too big of a loss. He stated that he is concerned with drainage and how the solar farm will affect drainage.

Marvin Pierce, came be‐ fore the Council with questions about the moratorium and he stated that he is not against the project he just has concerns of what the project will do to his property value. He stated that the town and land owner win with the revenue but his property will decrease in value and wants the project to be not as close to resi‐ dential homes.

Savannah Morales came before the Council in support of the proposed moratorium, she gave the Council a print out of incidents that happened at Battery Energy Stor‐ age Facilities across the country. She stated that she is worried about the fire safety concern and will our firefighters be able to handle a fire at one of the facilities.

Upon a motion by Coun‐ cilwoman Easley, sec‐ onded by Councilman Markins, it was moved to set the proposed ordi‐ f bli h i

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YEAS: Allen, Easley, Do‐ minique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Mar‐ tinez, Dardenne, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Bradford, Mor‐ gan.

FAIR HOUSING ACT: Iberville Parish supports the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act pro‐ hibits discrimination in housing because of race or color, national origin, religion, sex, familial sta‐ tus (including children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal cus‐ todians: pregnant women and people se‐ curing custody of chil‐ dren under 18), and handicap.

President Chris Daigle has been designated to coordinate efforts to comply with the Fair Housing Act, which is described above. Any questions, complaints or additional information regarding Fair Housing services should be addressed to President Chris Daigle, Fair Housing Coordina‐ tor.

p g g participants, beneficia‐ ries, applicants, employ‐ ees or unions or organi‐ zations should be ad‐ dressed to Stephanie Glynn, Section 504 Coor‐ dinator.

Councilman Dardenne made a substitute mo‐ tion to reduce the mora‐ torium to 1 year, sec‐ onded by Councilman Frazier, the motion hav‐ ing been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Frazier, Martinez, Dardenne.

NAYS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Jewell.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Bradford, Morgan.

The substitute failed.

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Upon a motion by Coun‐ cilwoman Easley, sec‐ onded by Councilman Markins, it was moved to set the proposed ordi‐ nance for public hearing on July 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Do‐ minique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Jewell.

NAYS: Frazier, Martinez, Dardenne, ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Bradford, Mor‐ gan.

C) Executive Session, pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(2), to discuss the status and strategy in the pending lawsuit captioned: Travis and Di‐ anne Daigle individually and on behalf of the Es‐ tate of Ryleigh Daigle v.

Acadian Ambulance, Sheriff Brett Stassi, and the Parish of Iberville, Docket No. D-85275, Divi‐ sion D, 18th Judicial Dis‐ trict Court, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana.

Upon a motion by Coun‐ cilwoman Allen at 6:23 p.m., seconded by Coun‐ cilman Dominique it was moved to go into Execu‐ tive Session to discuss a legal matter. The motion h i b d l b i

The motion was declared adopted by the Chair‐ man.

Upon a motion by Coun‐ cilman Markins at 6:43 p.m., seconded by Coun‐ cilwoman Jenkins, it was moved to go out of Exec‐ utive Session. The mo‐ tion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the fol‐ lowing yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Do‐ minique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Mar‐ tinez, Dardenne, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: Bradford, Mor‐ gan.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chair‐ man.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved

by Councilman Markins, and seconded by Coun‐ cilwoman Allen, to ad‐ journ. The motion was unanimously adopted. ________________ /s/ MACY W. OURSO COUNCIL CLERK ________________ /s/ STEVE C. SMITH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN 195372 July 28, 1t $120.66 PUBLIC NOTICE --IBERVILLE PARISH GOVERNMENT PUBLIC NOTICE LOUISIANA HEARING IM‐ PAIRED RELAY SYSTEM: Iberville Parish partici‐ pates in the Louisiana Hearing Impaired Relay h b

SECTION 504 COMPLI‐ ANCE: Iberville Parish does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its pro‐ grams and activities.

Stephanie Glynn has been designated to coor‐ dinate efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits dis‐ crimination on the basis of disability. Any ques‐ tions or complaints re‐ garding Handicap dis‐ crimination should be addressed to Stephanie Glynn, Section 504 Coor‐ dinator. Information on handicap services may be obtained from the Parish Government Build‐ ing.

Iberville Parish does not discriminate against par‐ ticipants, beneficiaries, applicants, employees or unions or organizations with whom they have bargaining collective agreements, in admis‐ sion or access to or treatment or employ‐ ment treatment or em‐ ployment in its federally assisted programs or ac‐ tivities. Any questions or complaints regarding i i b fi i

President Chris Daigle Iberville Parish Government 58050 Meriam St, Plaquemine, LA 70764 Phone: (225) 687-5190 Hearing Impaired: 800-947-5277 (Voice Relay) or 800-846-5277 (TDD Relay) 195391 July 28, 1t $38.12 PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE the Louisiana De‐ partment of Conserva‐ tion and Energy, Office of Permitting and Compli‐ ance (OPC) has received the following applica‐ tion(s) for a Coastal Use Permit (CUP) in accor‐ dance with La. R.S. 49:214.21 et seq., and the rules of the Coastal Man‐ agement Program. Appli‐ cations for coastal use permits may be in‐ spected at 617 North 3rd Street, Room 1078, Baton Rouge, LA or on the OPC webpage at: https:// denr.louisiana.gov/page/ public-notices.

Copies are available, costs apply. Written comments are solicited from the public and must be re‐ ceived within 25 days of the date of this notice.

Comments must be up‐ loaded directly to our electronic record through the OPC web‐ page or mailed to: OPC Administrator, Kyle Balkum, P.O. Box 44487, Baton Rouge, LA 708044487. All comments must contain the appropriate CUP number and the commenter's full name and contact information.

Below are the referenced application(s): ******* CUP NUMBER: P20240710 (Revised) Name: Jefferson Parish Water Department c/o Aims Group, Inc. 4421 ZENITH STREET METAIRIE, LA 70001 Attn: Lee Patterson Location: Jefferson Parish, LA; Pro‐ ject P.O.B at Lat. 29-39-58.34N,

Petro-Processors of Louisiana, Inc. Superfund Site Public Notice U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6 July 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 (EPA) has completed the fifth five-year review of remedy implementation and performance at the Petro-Processors of Louisiana, Inc. (PPI) Superfund site (Site) in Scotlandville, Louisiana. The Site includes two sub-areas, the Scenic site and the Brooklawn site. The Brooklawn site includes the disposal area with the former lagoons and pits and a portion of Bayou Baton Rouge. The Scenic site was a borrow pit for the construction of the overpass at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and State Highway 964; it also includes the former disposal area and a portion of Bayou Baton Rouge.

PPI operated depositories for various petrochemical wastes at these sites during the 1960s and the 1970s. These operations contaminated surface soil, surface water, groundwater, air and airborne particulate matter with hazardous chemicals. The selected cleanup at the Site includes monitored natural attenuation, enhanced attenuation, long-term monitoring, source control, source reduction, natural recovery and protective fill placement. The remedial action began in 1984. Construction completion status was achieved in July 2003. Monitoring is ongoing.

The five-year review concluded that the remedy protects human health and the environment in the short term. The following actions must be taken for the remedy to be protective over the long term: • Sample Scenic site distal area extraction well DEN-01 semiannually and, based on the results, determine if additional response actions are necessary.

• Complete the additional investigations at the Scenic site to determine why source area monitoring wells have increasing COC concentration trends, to better define the mid-plume area between the source treatment zone and the distal treatment zone, to determine statistical trends for each well in both the source area and downgradient area, and to obtain data that will be used to refine the groundwater fate and transport model.

• Implement additional institutional controls to limit building construction or require installation of vapor mitigation systems over areas affected by the Site’s groundwater plumes. This includes institutional controls to address building modifications that may increase vapor intrusion concerns on state property and any other non-NPC-owned property that overlies the contaminant plume.

• Evaluate the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Site groundwater.

EPA completed the fifth five-year review for the Site in June 2026. The next five-year review is required by June 2031. A copy of the 2026 five-year review can be viewed at the following document repository: Scotlandville Branch Library 7373 Scenic Highway Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Public Notice, pursuant to the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, La. R.S. 39:1307, that the governing authority of the charter school listed below has taken all ac‐ tion required by law for the adoption of its oper‐ ating budget for the fis‐ cal year ending June 30, 2027.

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Upon a motion by Coun‐ cilman Dominique, sec‐ onded by Councilman Frazier, it was moved to reschedule the July 14, 2026 Council Meeting to Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

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IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 PROPOSED ORDINANCE The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, held a Public Hearing in the Council Meeting Room, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 16th day of June, 2026 at 6:00 P.M. pursuant to a Notice of Public Hearing published on the 29th day of May, 2026 in the Advocate and posted on the Iberville Parish website.

The Council Chairman, Steve Smith, called the hearing to order at 6:00 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in attendance: Shalanda L. Allen, District 1; Chasity B. Easley; District 2; Thomas E. Dominique, Sr., District 3; Freddie Frazier, Sr., District 4; Steve C. Smith, District 5; Raheem T. Pierce, District 6; Nadia Jenkins, District 7; Hunter S. Markins, District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Trent Martinez, District 10; Charles Dardenne, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Bart B. Morgan, District 13.

Absent: None.

Councilman Jewell arrived after roll call.

Chief Administrative Officer- Dwayne Boudreaux, and Chief Operating Officer- Randall Dunn were also in attendance.

Mr. Boudreaux read the following ordinances in entirety.

ORDINANCE 1 ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MILLAGE RATES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2026.

ORDINANCE 2 ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO SELL THE PARISH OF IBERVILLE’S INTEREST IN THESE PROPERTIES AT PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF ORDINANCE # 002-13.

ORDINANCE 3 ORDINANCE TO ADD ARTICLE 7, DIVISION F, TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCLUDE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS. AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT ARTICLE 7, DIVISION F, TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE PARISH OF IBERVILLE TO BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS WITHIN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF IBERVILLE PARISH Ben Bello, director of Planning and Development for Iberville Parish, and Tom David, with Pan America Engineering, came before the Council to give a brief presentation on the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Ordinance. There were some questions and discussion from the Council.

The floor was opened to comments and questions. There was no opposition to this ordinance from the public.

There being no further business to be conducted, the hearing was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. ______________________ /s/ MACY W. OURSO COUNCIL CLERK

_________________________ /s/ STEVE C. SMITH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN

IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 The Parish Council of Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 16th day of June, 2026.

The Council Chairman, Steve C. Smith, called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following Council Members in attendance: Shalanda L. Allen, District 1; Chasity B. Easley; District 2; Thomas E. Dominique, Sr., District 3; Freddie Frazier, Sr., District 4; Steve C. Smith, District 5; Raheem T. Pierce, District 6; Nadia Jenkins, District 7; Hunter S. Markins, District 8; Terry J. Bradford, District 9; Trent Martinez, District 10; Charles Dardenne, District 11; Matthew H. Jewell, District 12; Bart B. Morgan, District 13.

Absent: None.

Parish President- Chris Daigle, Chief Administrative Officer- Dwayne Boudreaux, Chief Operations Officer- Randall Dunn were also in attendance.

A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published in the Advocate newspaper on the 11th day of June, 2026. The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

Council Chairman Smith called for anyone wanting to make public comments to register with the Clerk. Gary Harrell registered to speak.

ADDENDUM Upon a motion by Councilman Dominique, seconded by Councilman Bradford, it was moved that the addendum item, Change of Meeting Date to July 14, 2026, will be added to the agenda under New Business. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

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ORDINANCE IPC# 004-26

BE IT ORDAINED by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana, in an open meeting held on June, 16, 2026 and conducted in accordance with the open meetings law, the provisions of Article VII, Section 23(B) and (C) of the 1974 Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705(b)(1) and (2) that the following millage rates be and hereby are levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within Iberville Parish for the year 2026 for the purpose of raising revenues and appropriating to the respective funds:

Upon a motion by Councilwoman Jenkins, seconded by Councilman Markins, it was moved to wave the reading of the minutes of May 19, 2026 & the special meeting on May 26, 2026 and approve as written. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Morgan, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

Finance Director, Randall Dunn stated the Finance Department is currently working on the financial audit and it will be done by the June 30th deadline.

He stated there will be an audit presentation at the July meeting. He also stated that the council received their budget to actual financial statements.

OLD BUSINESS

DRW, INC

DESOBRY STREET

PART LOT 17 FORTVILLE DESIGNATED AS LOT 1, FR OR S DESOBRY ST., W DAVIS, E COOPER, REAR JOHNSON, SEC. 15, T9SR12E. 21'3'X102'///CB 562 E 102

0210236000

MAYBUSE, SARAH C.

58795 ALLEN STREET

LOT 21 SQ. 7 DUPONT ANNEX. SEC.15,T9SR12E ///CB 401 E 144

PLAQUEMINE MANOR NURSING HOME JA PROPERTIES

24320 FERDINAND STREET

LOT 1 SQ. 12 DESOBRY SUB. (57.6'X150') LOT 20 SQ. 12 DESOBRY SUB.(57.6'X150') LOTS 21 & 22 SQ. 12 DESOBRY SUB. FRT. FERDINAND ST. SEC.15,T9SR12E. LOT 19 EXCEPT N 2' & W 25' LOTS 21 & 22 SQ. 9 FR N SIDE ROBERTSON ST. 75'X113.2' /// CB 416 E 143

0210269380

SMITH, MELVIN E.

23929 HARMASON STREET

LOT 3 SEC. A CARDINAL SUB. FR HARMASON ST., R BONURA, N GUY, SLOT 4. 40'X119 ///CB 556 E 6

0210284106

0210249050

2.48 mills

General Alimony within the City of Plaquemine, City of St. Gabriel, Town of White Castle, and the Town of Maringouin (Exempted Municipalities per Article 6, Section 26 (C) or (D) of the 1974 Constitution of the State of Louisiana.) (LLA MN 1042008)

1.24 mills

LOT IN FORT S JOHNSON W HART SEC.15,T9SR12E ///CB 527 E 90

0210306720

6.78 mills

WILSON, ROBERT EST.

UNKNOWN

Fire District No. 2 (LLA MN 1042020) 2025 Year of First Levy Public Building Maintenance (LLA MN 1042036) 2022 Year of first Levy Parish Wide Drainage (LLA MN 1042012) 2019 Year of first Levy Library Maintenance Fund (LLA MN 1042011) 2016 Year of First Levy Recreation District (LLA MN 1042015) 2023 Year of First Levy Fire District No. 1 (LLA MN 1042021) 2016 Year of First Levy

2.99 mills

BROWN, ETHELYN

58425 HIRIART STREET

LOT IN HIRAIRT QUARTER FR HIRAIRT ST, W A LANE, E HARRIS ET AL S MICHEL, ET AL. SEC 14 T9SR12E 34'X63' ///CB 514 E 18

0300469730

HAMMOND, FRANCES M. & ERNEST T. ELWOOD

UNKNOWN

0300491580

SECTION 2. Be It Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that the method of collections of said taxes, the time of its delinquency, penalties and other matters relating thereto, shall be as now provided by the law for the collection of State Taxes.

LOT FRT OR S BY MERIAM ST., REAR OR N BY CAMELLA GUERCIO, E BY ALBERT CALLAIS AND W BY EMILE HIRSCH. (61'X140') ///CB 542 E 153

HANKSTON, JOSEPH JR.

23651 DUPONT STREET

0300491651

SECTION 3. Be it Further Ordained by the Iberville Parish Council, Louisiana that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance herewith be and the same hereby are specifically repealed.

LOT FR ALLEY, E EMDE, R POSNER, W HIRSCH. 25'X84'6'' SEC 14 T9SR12E///CB 534 E 46

ALLEN, DEROSSIC

57730 HAASE STREET

LOT 35 PLAN GILLS MAP, FR HAASE ST, E ROTH W EST. VOIGHT, SEC 14 T9SR12E ///CB 329 E 27

0300496700

WEBER, GEORGE & MARY P.

58460 PLAQEMINE ST

LOT FR PLAQ. ST, W HAMILTON, E GUILLOT, N ALLEN, SEC 14 T9SR12E /// CB 83 E 342

0300525200

DIXON, STELLA

UNKNOWN

LOT FR N ISLAND CUT OFF RD E LODGE S RHODES W 6' ALLEY RD & WILLIAMS.90'X185'(LESS PT SOLD) ///CB 454 E 93

0510641375

NASH, TOYA HASTEN ET AL

UNKNOWN

PARCEL 2-2 RESUB FROM LOT CUTOFF RD, 114’ X 141’ FR OR W MICHEL, E OR R JACKSON, S HOLLAND, N VALENTINE ///CB 549 E 49

0510645860A

LORAINE, CECILE ELLIS C/O WILFRET LORRAINE

HWY 75

LOT A FR CUTOFF RD W MILAN(73X175)LESS LOT B 137X175 2 LOT N CUTOFF W ELLIS(105X185) LOT S SIDE CUTOFF RD E & S RHODES SEC.104, T9SR1E (LESS LOT A SOLD) ///CB 81 E 82

0510651500

POCHE, ALEX JR.

5930 MORRIS STREET

LOT FR FREETOWN LANE, R HALL, N POCHE, S VENDOR. 52' X 185' SEC.83,T9SR1E LOT FREETOWN FRT OR E FREETOWN LANE, W HALL N JOHNSON, S POCHE 52 1/2 X 185 ///CB 93 E 330

0510654300

REDITT, EDNA C.

UNKNOWN

LOT PETER DAYVILLE, FR OR E YORK, N MARKS, S JACKSON, W ROBERTSON. 37 1/2' X 90' ///CB 523 E 39

0510654900

HENDERSON & MARTHA WILLIAMS C/O REV. NORWOOD THOMPSON

HWY 75

LOT FREETOWN, S SETTON, E AUGUSTINE ET AL SEC. 83, T9SR1E ///CB E

0510664325

WILSON, BEATRICE JOHNSON

MORRIS STREET

LOT SEC.83,T9SR1E(13) FRT MORRIS LANE REAR FRANCOIS, S WILLIAMS, N DORSETT. 59’X54.8’X67.9’X67.3’

0510664750

CAZES, KENNETH JR. & ASHLEY

20585 CHARLES ORY DR

LOT 33 STONESTHROW SUB., FR. CHARLES ORY DR., SEC. 61, T9SR12E. ///CB 543 E 18

0600725805

LEJEUNE INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, LLC

UNKNOWN

PART LOT 11 HOMESTEAD SUB IN SEC. 11, T9SR12E, FR NICHOLAS ST. (LESS PART SOLD) 14’ X 100’ X 34.65’ (50’X100’ LESS SOLD)

0600752492

BEARD, RANDLE J.

UNKNOWN

BEING LOT 1-A OF TR SEC. 39 & 40, T8SR10E NE BEARD, NW SUNNYSIDE MINISTRIES, SW //CB 252 E 3

0720813000A

OVERSTREET, JOSEPH & PAULINE C/O OLLIE MAE BARBER

UNKNOWN

PT S/2 LOT 19 PLAN BECK & MAHIER SEC 46 T9SR12E ///CB 74 E 48

0810921400

SMITH, RAYMOND JR

58660 WW HARLEAUX

LOT 126 SQ 13 PLAN HAASEVILLE, N DICKERSON, W HARRIS, E GRACE SEC 14 T9SR12E (30'X137 1/2') /// CB 426 E 8

0810923475

ADAMS, ANNETTE

UNKNOWN

LOT FR SONIAT LANE, R MORALES, SEC. 18, T10SR13E. 45'' X 136'' ///CB 378 E 87

08101344729

4.99 mills 4.00 mills 2.99 mills 3.95 mills

SECTION 4. Be It Further Ordained that the Assessor of the Parish of Iberville shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2026 taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of Iberville Parish shall collect and remit the same to the Iberville Parish Council in accordance with law.

The foregoing ordinance which was previously introduced at the meeting of the Iberville Parish Council on May 19, 2026 and a copy thereof having been published in the official journal on May 29, 2026 the public hearing on this ordinance held on the 16th day of June, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, was brought up for final passage with a motion by Councilman Bradford, and seconded by Councilman Dardenne, having been duly submitted to a vote, the ordinance was duly adopted by the following yea and nay vote on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was declared adopted by the Chairman on the 16th day of June, 2026.

ORDINANCE IPC # 005-26 ORDINANCE TO DECLARE THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES TO BE SURPLUS AND TO AUTHORIZE THE PARISH ADMINISTRATOR TO SELL THE PARISH OF IBERVILLE’S INTEREST IN THESE PROPERTIES AT PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF ORDINANCE # 002-13 WHEREAS the Parish of Iberville has a tax interest in the properties described below which have been adjudicated for non-payment of property taxes.

WHEREAS the properties described below are not needed for public purposes and should be declared surplus and sold at public sale and/or full ownership acquired by the Iberville Parish Council pursuant to the terms of Ordinance #002-13 and the Iberville Parish Adjudicated Properties Program administered by the Parish Administrator.

WHEREAS the following properties have been adjudicated to the Iberville Parish Council for non-payment of taxes and remain in tax adjudicated status: Tax Debtor

BERNADINE M. HEBERT & OTHERS

Physical Address as Listed on Parcel ID

Brief Legal Description

UNKNOWN

LOT RD1 ON MAP SURVEY & PARTITION FOR SEVERIN MEDINE EST IN SEC 42, T11SR13E BD W OR FRT

BY LA HWY 69, REAR OR E

BY RD2, N BY EARNESTINE MEDINE ET AL & S BY LOT 4.

50’ SERVITUDE OF PASSAGE 0.27 AC LOT 12 OF TRACT III MEDINE SUB., SEC 42 T11SR13E BALTIMORE TRACT 1.50 ACS ///CB 493 E 64

0100093250

WOODS, VICTOR & BETTY

PART LOT 14, N DAVIDSON, E LOT 13 S.R.R. BED, W LOT 15.

PART LOT 13, E BRADFORD, N RR BED W LOT 14 S NOTTOWAY PLTN (5.25’ WIDE) ///CB 123 E 151

0100102175

LOCKETT, NORAH

LOT CANNONBERG, E KERN FRM R OLD HICKORY PLTN SEC7T10SR13E /// CB 38 E 576

0510654900

UNKNOWN

UNKNOWN

Parcel ID

DOUGLAS, HARRISON & ANNA P

24817 JOHNSON STREET

LOT ON E SIDE RED LANE 46'X50' ///CB 79 E 163

0200349700

LOT SY'VILLE, BEING W PART LOT 108,(LOT 107) FR GAY ST. (BEING LOT B) ///CB 331 E 160

0200381700

LOT 6 FR OR N ST. W. MARTINEZ, S&E WILBERT/// CB 73 E 380

08201352215

58205 GAY ST

WALKER, SARAH & THERESA C/O ERNESTINE WILLIAMS

DUSTY LN

JONES, LENTON C/O JONAS JONES BELONEY, JANICE MARIE

UNKNOWN

LOTS A & B RESUB LOT 18 PLAN FORTVILLE, FR 14' RD. LOT 'B' RESUB OF LOT 18 OF DESOBRYS PLAN FORTVILLE, FR 14' RD., N LOT 'A', W TAYLOR, S LOT 'C'. SEC. 15, T9SR12E. ///CB 314 E 69

021016220

CLEMENT, WILLIAM

UNKNOWN

LOTS 2 & 3 SQ 12, N OSAGE ST, & GRAVEYARD. CHURCH ///CB E

8211348500

JOSEPH, EARL

UNKNOWN

PART LOT 17 PLAN FORTVILLE. ///CB 444 E 115

8211349493

JOHNSON, KENNETH SR

4260 BOURGEOIS ST

LOTS D & E RESUB. LOT 18 DESOBRY PLAN FORTVILLE, FR 14’ RD, N LOT C, W TAYLOR, S PROVOST. SEC.15,T9SR12E ///CB 520 E 71

8211349508

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The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman.

President Daigle reported on the following: • He stated that with working with Shintech and other members of the ITEP Committee, they created the first Community infrastructure program to help with the infrastructure that be needed to support Shintech’s big expansion.

• He recognized Ramona Sanchez for 33 years of service and retirement with the sales tax department, Linda Thibodaux retiring with 19 years, and Charles Edwards retiring with 226 years of service. Recognizing Stephanie Glynn for 30 years of service, Mildred Edwards for 15 years of service, Marquita Pierre for 5 years of service and Barret Gomez for 5 years of service.

• He stated that the Gay Subdivision light project has a draft for electrician to give a price.

• He stated that the HWY 1 bore project is still at the mercy of Union Pacific. The HWY 69 gas line project has cleared the environmental review and is moving forward. He stated that he has not received any complaints on VLS in more than 2 months.

• Jesse Romig road now has all the signed documents from the landowners and Gisclaird Road entrance is being adjusted and then finalizing with the landowners.

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The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman.

A) Danny Cedotal with Shintech • Danny Cedotal representing Shintech came before the Council to give a brief update on the new expansion coming to the Shintech plant in Plaquemine. He stated that the project is a $3.4 billion-dollar investment and is the biggest project to date at the Plaquemine site. The project is set to be completed in 2030.

They are also planning to hire another 160 Shintech employees, which is a great opportunity for residents of Iberville.

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COLLINS, MARY C/O MARGARET K RIDGLEY

UNKNOWN

PART LOT 16 & W/2 LOT 14 PLAN GOURRIER, SEC. 15, T9SR12E. ///CB 481 E 74

0210182050

DELAHAYE, TOMMY

UNKNOWN

LOT 16 SQ. 7 DUPONT ANNEX SEC. 15, T9SR12E. ///CB 434 E 107

0210189230

HARRIS, ZELIA P.

58668 CAPT T T HARRIS

LOT 18 SQ 4 DUPONT’S ANNEX. SEC.15,T9SR12E /// CB 52 E 536

8211349560

GEORGETOWN, ISSAC & EVERLINA C/O JAMES GEORGETOWN

58607 ALLEN STREET

LOT 1 SQ. 5 IRION PLTN. FR. ALLEN ST. SEC.15,T9SR12E /// CB 259 E 34

0210205100

ADAIR ASSETS

58725 ALLEN ST

LOT 5 SQ 7 DUPONT ANNEX FR ALLEN AVE., SEC. 15, T9SR12E. ///CB 553 E 242

8211349583

HAYES, CASSANDRA ANN

58723 ANNEX STREET

W 23' LOT 1 SEC D CARDINAL SUB, FRT OR N ANNEX AVE, S

BY LOT 1 SEC. E, EAST REM LOT 1 SEC D, W LOT 2 SEC. D 23' X 107' SEC. 15,T9SR12E ///CB 517 E 72

0210218690

REED, REV. E.D.B. C/O SHIRLEY REED

UNKNOWN

LOT FR OR N NAT’S ALLEY, S HIRSCH, E BREAUX, W WILBUR, SEC. 14, T9SR12E. 28’ FR ///CB 553 E 289

8301358010

ANTHONY, JENNIFER 0210235700

LOT FR MAIN ST, BD S BY BARKER’S ALLEY, N BY LOT 1, E BY VARIOUS COMM PROP. &W

BY GULOTTA ET AL. 54’ X 54.75’ (NOW BEING LOT 2) ///CB 560 E 346

8301358013

LOT 9 SEC B CARDINAL SUB DUPONTS ANNEX FR E HARMASON ST N LOT 8 W LOT 6. SEC. 15, T9SR12E ///CB 332 E 195

8022 BARKERS ALLEY

OSBORNE, MILTON JR

UNKNOWN

LOT FR MANCHAC RD, ABV. ROBERTSON, BEL GILBERT. SEC.17 & 34 T8SR1E ///CB 444 E 127

8401362391

BOSLEY, LAWRENCE L.

23966 HARMASON STREET

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UNKNOWN

LOT A SEC36T9SR2E FR MARILYN ST. 92.5’X105’ /// CB 453 E 7

8501365557

LAURA M. WILLIAMS & OTHERS

UNKNOWN

ACRES - 1.00 LOT ABV LEFORE, BEL NEUBIG. ///CB 461 E 184 TOTAL AC 1

8601367581

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Martinez, Dardenne, Morgan, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 16, 2026.

RESOLUTION COMMITTEE REPORT The Resolution Committee met on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:32 p.m., followed by the roll call with the following Resolution Committee Members only in attendance: Jewell, Dardenne, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Frazier, Morgan, Dominique.

Absent: None.

The foregoing ordinance which was previously introduced at the meeting of the Iberville Parish Council on May 19, 2026 and a copy thereof having been published in the official journal on May 29, 2026 the public hearing on this ordinance held on the 16th day of June, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Meeting Room, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, was brought up for final passage with a motion by Councilman Bradford, and seconded by Councilman Dardenne, having been duly submitted to a vote, the ordinance was duly adopted by the following yea and nay vote on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was declared adopted by the Chairman on the 16th day of June, 2026.

C) Approve Ordinance to add Article 7, Division F, to the Unified Development Code to include Battery Energy Storage Systems. An Ordinance to Enact Article 7, Division F, to the Unified Development Code of the Parish of Iberville to Battery Energy Storage Systems within the Unincorporated areas of Iberville Parish Gary Harrel came before the Council in opposition of this proposed ordinance. He stated that the project is not environmentally safe and that there are a lot of issues that are involved and he wants to see the public become more involved in the process.

Upon a motion by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilman Jewell it was moved to table the ordinance to the next meeting.

Upon a substitute motion by Councilman Markins to place a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage systems facilities until zoning is complete, seconded

by Councilman Dominique. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: Frazier.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 16, 2026.

A) Approve Resolution declare certain used movable property as surplus property and to be sold at public auction/sale in accordance with Louisiana Law B) Approve Resolution to select the Official Journal for the Iberville Parish Council for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 Councilman Markins made a recommendation to forward the resolution to the regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Dardenne.

The recommendation having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call by Resolution Committee Members only: YEAS: Jewell, Dardenne, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Martinez, Frazier, Morgan, Dominique.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The recommendation was declared adopted by the Chairman to forward this item to the regular meeting.

A) Introduction of Ordinances 1. Ordinance to amend the 2026 General Fund Budget in the amount of $31,000 and to authorize the purchase of the property located on 65405 Bayou Rd, Plaquemine, Louisiana 70764 from Harvey M. Bezet, Linda B. Mott, Maggie B. Byrne and Seth J. Bezet. Set for Public Hearing on July 14, 2026 Upon a motion by Councilman Dardenne, seconded by Councilman Markins, it was moved that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the introduced ordinances.

The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Morgan, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 16, 2026.

B) Motion to reschedule the July 21, 2026 Council Meeting to Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Upon a motion by Councilman Pierce, seconded by Councilwoman Jenkins, it was moved to reschedule the July 21, 2026 Council Meeting to Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford,

RESOLUTION IPC # 2026-017 RESOLUTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN USED MOVABLE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION/ SALE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA LAW WHEREAS, the following resolution was introduced by Councilman Markins, and seconded by Councilman Pierce.

WHEREAS, the Parish of Iberville, through its Parish Council, has been requested to declare certain used movable property which is no longer required as surplus property.

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 49:125 provides that a political subdivision is authorized to sell surplus movable property at public auction/sale, and is authorized to employ a qualified licensed auctioneer to handle the said sale or to receive sealed bids for the sale of the surplus property.

WHEREFORE, the office equipment and furnishings, equipment and vehicles described on the list attached hereto is no longer useful or needed and should be declared as surplus movable property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Iberville Parish Council as follows; “That the used movable property, office equipment and furnishings and equipment and vehicles contained on the attached list (Attachment SP2026-001) are declared surplus movable property and that the items be sold at public auction or by sealed bid in accordance with Louisiana law after due public notice is published in the official journal of the Parish.”

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote by roll call was adopted in regular session this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

RESOLUTION IPC# 2026-018 RESOLUTION TO SELECT THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027 WHEREAS, the following resolution was introduced by Councilman Markins, and seconded by Councilman Pierce.

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 43:141 provides that a Parish Council at its first meeting in June of each year shall select a newspaper as official journal for its Parish for a term of one (1) year.

WHEREAS, La. R.S. 43:142 further provides that the newspaper selected shall have been published in an office physically located in the Parish in which the governing body is located for a period of five (5) years proceeding.

WHEREAS, there are no qualifying newspapers within the Parish of Iberville that meets the statutory criteria to be classified as the official journal since there is no newspaper published in an office physically located within the Parish, therefore the Parish Governing Authority is required to select a newspaper with general circulation throughout the parish.

WHEREAS, since there is no newspaper published at regular intervals of not less than weekly within a Parish, a newspaper in an adjoining parish may be designated at the “official journal” of the Parish Governing Authority.

WHEREAS, for the purposes of meeting the requirements of La. R.S. 43:150, the name and address, effective date of selection and the period for which the selection is effective of the official journal be filed with the Secretary of State.

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Long. 90-6-42.88W and project P.O.E at Lat. 2914- 54.25N, Long. 89-597.83W Description: Pro‐ ject to replace damaged waterline by removing 59,545 feet of existing line via jetting and in‐ stalling 60,043 feet of new line via horizontal directional drilling and jetting. The project in‐ cludes the removal and replacement of 13 valve stations. The pilings as‐ sociated with the exist‐ ing valve stations will be pulled up where possi‐ ble, and otherwise cut off at 3 feet below the mudline. Approximately 27,783 cubic yards of ma‐ terial will be excavated and placed onsite. REVI‐ SION 1: The project now proposes to remove 96,969 feet of existing waterline and install 97,071 feet of new water‐ line. The project now pro‐ poses to remove and re‐ place 24 valve stations.

Approximately 47,622 cubic yards of material will be excavated and placed onsite. *********** CUP NUM‐ BER: P20260521 Name: Hilcorp Energy Company c/o Griffith, Jeremy P.O. BOX 52370 LAFAYETTE, LA 70505 Attn: Jeremy Grif‐ fith Location: Lafourche Parish, LA; Lat. 29-442.84N, Long 90-57-57.2W; Section 72 T15S R15E; Section 73 T15S R15E; De‐ scription: Proposed plug‐ ging of 9 wells in the Chacahoula Field. Ap‐ prox. 4746 cy of sand will be used as fill.

WILL BE EXPOSED IN MY OFFICE FOR PUBLIC IN‐ SPECTION AND CORREC‐ TIONS FOR A PERIOD OF FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS, BEGINNING AU‐ GUST 17, 2026 AND END‐ ING AUGUST 31, 2026.

TAXPAYERS DESIRING TO EXAMINE THEIR ASSESS‐ MENT ARE REQUIRED TO CALL MY OFFICE DURING SAID 15-DAY PERIOD.

Grouper Commercial Quota Retention for 2027, Offshore Louisiana

y July, 2026. Any opposition hereto must be filed with ten (10) days of publica‐ tion of this notice.”

PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE TO PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I HAVE COMPLETED THE 2026 LISTINGS OF TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE PARISH OF IBERVILLE AND HAVE ESTIMATED THE VALUES THEREON AND THAT SAID LISTINGS

John R. “Randy” Sexton Assessor, Parish of Iberville 225-687-3568 ADV 7/28/2026 & 8/6/2026 194527 July 28, 2026 & Aug. 6, 2026 $49.36 PUBLIC NOTICE --The Louisiana Depart‐ ment of Conservation and Energy, Office of Per‐ mits and Compliance (OPC) is currently re‐ viewing the following project for Consistency with the State and Local Coastal Resources Man‐ agement Act of 1978, as amended (La. R.S. 49:214.21-214.41), and the regulations of the Louisiana Coastal Re‐ sources Program (LCRP).

Pursuant to Section 306 (d)(14) of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (CZMA), the public may submit comments on proposed projects to Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy, Office of Permits and Compliance, P.O. Box 44487, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4487. Applications may be inspected during OPC business hours at 617 N. 3rd Street, Baton Rouge, LA. Comments must be received within 15 days of this notice to be considered. For more information, contact Mark Hogan at (225) 2199530 or (800) 267-4019.

Direct Federal Action: C20260128 NMFS Red

C20260130 COE-NOD Shell Canal East, Shell Canal West, and Bayou Terre‐ bonne Surveys and Bor‐ ings, Lafourche and Ter‐ rebonne Parishes Federal License or Per‐ mit: C20250055 Mod 01 CPRA Additional Geotechnical Investigations for White Lake WCA Shoreline Pro‐ tection and Levee Stabi‐ lization Project (ME-0040) 195509-JUL 28-1T $18.63 PUBLIC NOTICE --The Louisiana Office of State Parks is requesting proposals for a PublicPrivate Partnership pro‐ ject to design, construct, and operate a high-qual‐ ity recreational vehicle campground and related amenities. For more in‐ formation go to opportu‐ nitiesinlouisiana.com.

192994-jul 2-aug 15-45t $207.90 PUBLIC NOTICE --“NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Petition for Legal Tutorship has been filed wherein Joy D. Novak has sought to be appointed as the legal tutor for the minor chil‐ dren, Grayson Drew Ryle and Haizlyn Grace Ryle, which action is entitled In the Matter of the Tu‐ torship of Grayson Drew Ryle and Haizlyn Grace Ryle, on the docket of the 21st Judicial District Court for the Parish of Livingston, State of Louisiana, and was insti‐ tuted on the 22nd day of l i i

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PUBLIC NOTICE --City of Baker School Board Special Board Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00 P.M. School Board Office Monique Butler, Presi‐ dent – Presiding “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” - B.B. King A. Meeting Commence‐ ment 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Silent Meditation 4. Pledge of Allegiance B. Welcome of Visitors C. Recognitions D. Approval of Agenda (Action) E. Action Items-The pub‐ lic may comment on Ac‐ tion Items. Public Com‐ ment is limited to 2 min‐ utes per individual.

1. Consideration and Ap‐ proval of Insurance Pack‐ age for 2026-2027.

F. Information Items G. Announcements 1. Date of Next Meeting – August 4, 2026 H. Adjournment (Action) 195504-JUL 28-1T $14.54 PUBLIC NOTICE --IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL ADVISORY BOARD FOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT MINUTES

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Iberville Parish Council as follows: “That the ‘ADVOCATE’ newspaper in East Baton Rouge Parish be selected as the official journal for the Iberville Parish Council for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.”

The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote by roll call was adopted in regular session this 16th day of June, 2026 by the following vote: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT A) Approve Consideration of re-subdivision & variance for Arby Carlin B) Approve Consideration of re-subdivision for Joseph Cavet C) Approve Consideration of re-subdivision for L.N. Folse LLC D) Approve Consideration of re-subdivision & variance for Alton Crump C/O Adrian Pryer Upon a motion by Councilman Markins, seconded by Councilwoman Easley, it was moved to approve as is. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Morgan, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 16, 2026.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

During the Regular Meeting:

The resolution is approved and adopted by the Chairman on the 16th day of June, 2026.

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The following resolution was read aloud by Mr. Dunn:

BE IT ORDAINED that the properties described above are not needed for public purposes, are declared to be surplus and should be returned to commerce.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the properties described above shall be sold at public sale and/or full ownership acquired by the Iberville Parish Council in accordance with the terms of Ordinance # 002-13 and the Iberville Parish Adjudicated Properties Program as administered by the Parish Administrator.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Parish Administrator shall in accordance with the terms of Ordinance #002-13 set the minimum bid price for each property, set the date of the public sale, authorize the necessary pre-sale expenditures through a third party administrator regarding title work, legal notices, advertisements and affidavits, designate an auctioneer and ensure that all acts of sale are acceptable in form and substance.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all ordinances or resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED should any part of this ordinance be declared null, void, invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, the remainder of the said ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

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REGULAR MEETING, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 The Advisory Board for Planning & Development of the Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Building, 58050 Meriam Street, Plaquemine, Louisiana, on the 19th day of May, 2026.

Advisory Board Chair‐ man Dardenne called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. followed by the roll call with the following members in attendance: Randy LaPrairie, Maxie Gray, Catherine Simpson, Councilman Pierce, Councilman Dominique, Councilman Morgan, Councilman Dardenne.

Absent: Reeves.

Catherine Simpson ar‐ rived after roll call (5:23 p.m.).

A quorum was present and due notice had been published on the 11th day of June, 2026 in The Advocate, and on the Iberville Parish website.

Others present: Parish Engineer, Seneca Tous‐ sant.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Upon a motion by Pierce, and seconded by LaPrairie, the Advisory Board voted to suspend the reading of the min‐ utes of May 19, 2026 and approve as is.

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: Reeves.

The motion was declared adopted by the Advisory Board.

NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of re-sub‐ division for Bart Morgan B. Introduction of re-sub‐ division for Kearny Fam‐ ily Properties d i f b

Public Notices Meet/Hear/Min y p C. Introduction of re-sub‐ division for Rivet Broth‐ ers, LLC D. Introduction of re-sub‐ division for Wirefox, LLC On a motion by Gray, sec‐ onded by LaPrairie, the Advisory Board voted to set these items for hear‐ ing on July 21, 2026.

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: Reeves.

Abstain: Morgan.

OLD BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION OF RE-SUBDIVISION & VARI‐ ANCE FOR ARBY CARLIN On a motion by Pierce, seconded by LaPrairie, the Advisory Board voted to approve as is. The sur‐ vey was prepared by Bradford Engineering and Services. The map reflects the survey & subdivision of Tract 2 into Lots PM-1, PM-2 and PM-3, located in Section 49, T-9- S, R-11-E, South‐ east Land District, West of the Mississippi River, Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana for Arby Carlin.

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: Reeves.

The motion was declared adopted by the Advisory Board.

B. CONSIDERATION OF RE-SUBDIVISION JOSEPH CAVET On a motion by Pierce, seconded by LaPrairie, the Advisory Board voted to approve as is. The sur‐ vey was prepared by Bradford Engineering and Services. The maps reflect the survey and subdivision of Lot 29-A and Lot 2-A into Lots 29A-1, 2-A-1 and, 2-A-2, lo‐ cated in Section 48 & 49, T-9- S, R-12-E, Southeast Land District, West of the Mississippi River, Iberville Parish, State of for Joseph Louisiana Cavet.

A) Executive Session, pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(A)(2), to discuss the status and strategy in the pending lawsuit captioned: Travis and Dianne Daigle individually and on behalf of the Estate of Ryleigh Daigle v. Acadian Ambulance, Sheriff Brett Stassi, and the Parish of Iberville, Docket No. D-85275, Division D, 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana.

Upon a motion by Councilman Dardenne at 7:27 p.m., seconded by Councilman Dominique it was moved to go into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman.

Upon a motion by Councilwoman Jenkins at 7:38 p.m., seconded by Councilman Pierce, it was moved to go out of Executive Session. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Jewell, Morgan.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman.

Upon a motion by Councilwoman Allen, seconded by Councilman Dominique, it was moved to hire the council an attorney for Travis and Dianne Daigle individually and on behalf of the Estate of Ryleigh Daigle v.

Acadian Ambulance, Sheriff Brett Stassi, and the Parish of Iberville, Docket No. D-85275, Division D, 18th Judicial District Court, Parish of Iberville, State of Louisiana. The motion having been duly submitted to a vote, was duly adopted by the following yea and nay votes on roll call: YEAS: Allen, Easley, Dominique, Frazier, Pierce, Jenkins, Markins, Bradford, Martinez, Dardenne, Morgan, Jewell.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Chairman on June 16, 2026.

BOARDS & COMMISSIONS REPORT None.

DISCUSSIONS None.

ANNOUNCEMENT None.

ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, it was moved by Councilwoman Jenkins, and seconded by Councilman Frazier, to adjourn at 7:39 p.m. The motion was unanimously adopted. ______________________ /s/ MACY W. OURSO COUNCIL CLERK

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adopted by the Advisory Board.

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: Reeves.

ADDENDUM

The motion was declared adopted by the Advisory Board.

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None.

C. CONSIDERATION OF RE-SUBDIVISION L.N. FOLSE LLC

None.

On a motion by Reeves, seconded by Simpson, the Advisory Board voted to approve as is. The sur‐ vey was prepared by Bradford Engineering and Services, LLC. The maps reflect the survey and subdivision of Texas Plantation into Lot TP-1 and the remainder of Texas Plantation, located in Section 17, 85, & 86, T10- S, R-13-E, Southeast Land District, West of the Mississippi River, Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana for L.N. Folse, LLC.

There being no further business, it was moved

by Pierce, and seconded

by LaPrairie, to adjourn at 5:25 p.m.

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: Reeves.

ADJOURNMENT

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: None.

The motion was declared adopted by the Advisory Board. ________________ /s/ MACY W. OURSO COMMISSION CLERK ___________________ /s/ CHARLES DARDENNE COMMISSION CHAIRMAN 195375 July 28, 1t $84.95

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MINUTES OF THE BRUSLY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING June 24, 2026

On a motion by Reeves, seconded by Simpson, the Advisory Board voted to approve as is. The sur‐ vey was prepared by Bradford Engineering and Services, LLC. The maps reflect the survey of Lot 4 and Lot 5 into Lot P-1, Lot P-2, Lot P-3, Lot P4, Lot P-5, and Lot P-6, lo‐ cated in Section 23, T-7S, R-9-E, Southeast Land District, West of the Mis‐ sissippi River, Iberville Parish, State of Louisiana for Alton Crump C/O Adrian Pryer.

The meeting of the Brusly Planning & Zoning Commission was held on this date, June 24, 2026, at the Brusly Town Hall.

Chairman LeMoine called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. Commissioner Soniat led the Pledge of Allegiance. A roll call de‐ termined the following officials present: Commissioners: Steve Guidry, Kim LeMoine, Ronda Perrault, Cindy Popleon, Gary Soniat, Jeff Trava‐ sos Absent: Steve Perkins Others Present: None

Yeas: All present.

Nays: None.

Absent: Reeves.

The motion was declared

A motion to approve the minutes of May 27, 2026 meeting of the Planning i i i

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Zoning: None Planning: None Other Business: There was a discussion about the rezoning appli‐ cation for 102 N. LaBauve that will be coming be‐ fore the Commission in the near future.

Points of Personal Privi‐ lege: None Announcements: None Commissioner Guidry made a motion to ad‐ journ; seconded by Com‐ missioner Soniat. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM. /s/Patricia Gaudet Thibo‐ daux, Recording Secre‐ tary 195458-JUL 28-1T $23.97

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OFFICIAL PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AND THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE Notice is hereby given to all citizens of the City of Baton Rouge, Parish of East Baton Rouge and to all other interested persons, of the introduction at the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge, held on July 22, 2026 of the proposed resolutions/ordinances, the titles of which are set forth hereinafter, and that public hearing will be held thereon by the Metropolitan Council at 4:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in the Council Chambers (Room 348) on the third floor of the City-Parish Governmental Building in this City, these proposed resolutions/ordinances being entitled as follows: RESOLUTION A resolution approving the issuance, sale and delivery of the Not to Exceed $12,500,000 RevenueAnticipation Note, Series 2026, of the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2 of the Parish ofEast Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana; and other matters relating thereto. By St. George Fire Proteciton District No. 2.

RESOLUTION A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Pride Fire Protection District No. 8 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on Saturday, December 12, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a fifteen (15) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of ten (10) years, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the District, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Pride Fire Protection District .

RESOLUTION A Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Chaneyville Fire Protection District No. 7 of the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on Saturday, December 12, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a ten (10) mills ad valorem tax on the dollar of assessed valuation on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the District, for a period of ten (10) years, to be levied and collected by the Parish of East Baton Rouge, on behalf of the District, for the purpose of providing funds for fire protection purposes; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Council Administrator/Treasurer.

RESOLUTION

Requesting a presentation from Clean Pelican, Carbo Landscape Architecture, Groundworks, Baton Rouge Green, and Goodwood Property Owners Association on the Government Street Median Demonstration Project. By Councilwoman Laurie Adams.

RESOLUTION

Receiving a report from the Employees’ Retirement System on the expected impact of the City of St. George withdrawal liability on the retirement system. By Councilman Darryl Hurst.

Authorizing an increase in the salaries of the City Court Judges pursuant to Ordinance 18943 in the amount of $7,567.87 for 2026 for each judge to ensure that the Baton Rouge City Court Judges will receive the equivalent salary of the East Baton Rouge Parish District judges due to Act 793 of the 2026 Legislative session which authorized a 2026 cost-of-living adjustment for District Court Judges in the amount of $10,723.00. By Clerk of Court/Judicial Administrator.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to accept a grant award in the amount of $35,758.00 to enhance collaborative mass dispense response planning with the State of Louisiana’s Office of Public Health Bureau of Community Preparedness and execute all documents in connection therewith under the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) / Cities Readiness Initiative(s) (CRI).

By Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to amend Contract No. 800007384 with Victoria’s Voice to extend the contract term from May 31, 2026, through March 31, 2027, or upon completion, and to execute all related documents. By Community Development Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to amend Contract No. 800007351 with Eclectic Cognitive Behavioral Center to extend the contract term from December 31, 2026, through March 31, 2027, or upon completion, and to execute all related documents. By Community Development Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to amend Contract No. 800007450 with the 19th Judicial District Court to extend the contract term from June 30, 2026, through March 31, 2027, or upon completion, and to execute all related documents. By Community Development Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to amend Contract No. 800007444 with the LASACT (Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers) to extend the contract term from October 31, 2026, through March 31, 2027, or upon completion, and to execute all related documents. By Community Development Director.

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Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, to enter into an Operating Services Agreement with AXON Enterprises for the continued provision and enhancement of the Department’s public safety technology systems. The proposed agreement includes cloud storage services for the Department’s in-car and bodyworn camera systems, Taser services, a Report Management System (RMS), updated Cradlepoint modems, and the installation of the modems in department vehicles.The total cost of the proposed 10-year lease bundle agreement shall not exceed $31,169,176.74. By consolidating these services into a single comprehensive agreement, the Baton Rouge Police Department is projected to realize an estimated annual savings of $2,279,524.04, resulting in total savings of approximately $22,795,240.35 over the life of the agreement.The estimated compensation for the first year of the agreement, effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027, shall not exceed $1,909,000.00. Annual payments beginning September 1, 2027, shall not exceed $3,251,130.75 for each remaining year of the agreement.Funding for the first year of the agreement will be provided through the 2026 Annual Operating Budget – Police General Fund. Funding for subsequent years will be requested through the Department’s annual operating budget, subject to appropriation by the Metropolitan Council. By Police Chief.

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Traffic Signals Maintenance Agreement for one year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Zachary.

Funding for the signal maintenance shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. (6 traffic signals, $8,500.00 per signal).

By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein. By Bond Counsel.

RESOLUTION A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the continuation of the levy and collection of a 9.50 mills ad valorem tax to be used entirely and exclusively for the purpose of maintaining and operating the public library system of the Parish and its branches, and improving services, acquiring land and constructing new library facilities, for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the tax collection for the year 2026, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2035; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Bond Counsel.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Police Chief to implement a Police Support Specialist Program, which shall allow former sworn personnel to contract with the Baton Rouge Police Department to perform assigned civilian duties.

Establishing the parameters and requirements of said contracts for police support specialist, effective July 25, 2026. By Police Chief and Human Resources Director ORDINANCE An Ordinance of the City of Baton Rouge – Parish of East Baton Rouge (“City-Parish”) (a) creating the Delmont Economic Development District (“District”) within the City of Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the property described on Exhibit A, shown on Exhibit B (“Property”); (b) defining the boundaries of the property from which new area sales and use taxes and hotel occupancy taxes may be levied by the District and used to fund all or a portion of the costs of economic development projects as described herein, all in accordance with and as authorized by Chapter 27 of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; (c) designating the governing authority of the District; (d) acknowledging their authority to levy sales and use taxes and hotel occupancy taxes within the District; and € providing for other matters in connection with the foregoing. By Councilman Darryl Hurst.

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A Resolution approving the calling of an election by the St. George Fire Protection District No. 2, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, on December 12, 2026, for the purpose of re-authorizing the levy and collection of a 6.00 mills ad valorem tax for capital improvements for, and the general operation of the District and within the District for a period of ten (10) years. By St. George Fire Proteciton District No. 2.

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Waste Pro of Louisiana, Inc. for Debris Hauling Services, to increase the contract amount by $85,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $385,000. By Development Director.

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Authorizing the Mayor-President to enter a contract for the Department of Emergency Medical Services with Terry Honore Construction Company.

This contract is for Renovation to the Airport EMS Station not to exceed $79,237. By Emergency Medical Services Director.

Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Traffic Signals Maintenance Agreement for one year from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of St. George.

Funding for the signal maintenance shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement. (35 traffic signals, $8,500.00 per signal and 4 signals at $3,200.00). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Baton Rouge Police Department, and appropriating for said purpose, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with MP Design Group for the provision of architectural and mechanical engineering services at the Public Safety Complex. The total compensation under the agreement shall not exceed $70,000.00. By Police Chief.

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Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an agreement with Fusion Architects, APC, for Architectural Design Services in connection with Parish Prison Building Q Roof Replacement, being City Parish Project No. 21-ASD-CP-1666 in an amount not to exceed $133,777.00. (Account No.2712-3000-20-3020-0000-YR21-000000-654100-41016). By Building and Grounds Director.

A Resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in the City of Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on Saturday, December 12, 2026, for the purpose of authorizing the renewal of the levy and collection of a 0.87 mills ad valorem tax on all property subject to taxation within the boundaries of the City, for a period of ten (10) years, commencing with the tax collection for the year 2028, and annually thereafter, to and including the year 2037, to provide funds to enable the city to provide a Three-Platoon Police System in the Police Department of the City; making application to the Louisiana State Bond Commission; and providing notice that a public hearing regarding the adoption of this resolution by the Metropolitan Council shall be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the regular meeting place of the Metropolitan Council, Third Floor, City Hall, Room 348, 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. By Mayor-President Sid Edwards.

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Authorizing the Mayor-President, on behalf of the Office of Community Development, to amend Contract No. 800007350 with the Juvenile Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge to extend the contract term from September 30, 2026, through March 31, 2027, or upon completion, and to execute all related documents. By Community Development Director.

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RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute the Full Signals Maintenance Agreement for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2027 between the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development. Funding for the signal maintenance shall be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

(163 traffic signals, $5,300.00 per signal). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an Entity/State Agreement with the State of Louisiana, Department of Transportation and Development in connection with State Project Nos. H.010253, Federal Aid Project Nos. H010253, Bluebonnet Blvd. Pump Station Improvements (CE&I). Contract No. 4400028583. By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Professional Engineering Services with Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC. for services associated with the MOVEBR Project Cadillac St. Sidewalks (Glenn Oaks Middle School to Cadillac St Park)) being City-Parish Project No. 26-EN-HC-0006, in an amount not to exceed $128,771.37. (Account No. 92171001138-4370.00000-0000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Contract for Acquisition and Relocation Services with JM Group, LLC, for services associated with MOVEBR Capacity Project Port Hudson – Pride Road (LA 964 to LA 19) - City-Parish Project No. 22-CO-HC-0023, in an amount not to exceed $89,600.00. (Account No. 9217100084 4371.00000-0000000000651160). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorize the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to a contract for Engineering Services with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for services associated with Airline Highway, South (Parish Line Bluebonnet), being City-Parish Project No. 20-CP-US-0100, in an amount not to exceed $100,987.44, bringing the total contract amount not to exceed $2,388,017.06. (Account No. 9217100075-00000 4371.000000000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to a contract for Engineering Services with Bonton Associates LLC. For Construction Administration Services associated with MOVEBR Ardenwood-Lobdell Connector Project, being City-Parish Project No. 20-CP-HC-0017, in an amount not to exceed $75,416.95, bringing the total contract amount not to exceed $860,948.57. (Account No. 9217100065-00000-4371.00000-000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to a contract for Engineering Services with Waggoner Engineers, Inc. for additional design services associated with MOVEBR Jones Creek Rd Extension, being City-Parish Project No. 19-CP-HC-0036, in an amount not to exceed $125,647.01, bringing the total contract amount not to exceed $1,959,493.50. (Account No. 9217100035-10000-4371.00000653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute a Contract for Professional Engineering Services with Svaapta Group, LLC for services associated with MOVEBR Enhancement Project Parishwide Traffic Calming Improvements Phase 2, being City-Parish Project No. 26-EN-HC-0016, in an amount not to exceed $104,924.16. (Account No. 9217100152-00000 4370.000000000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

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RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President on behalf of the Library Board of Control to execute Amendment #2 to Contract 800006252 for LEED Janitorial Services for EBR Main Library with Ramelli Janitorial Services, Inc., extending the contract to May 31, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $916,545.51. By Library Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Michael D. Hebert of Becker & Hebert, LLC, pertaining to annexation petitions and associated matters, to add $15,000.00 for a not to exceed contract total of $95,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Ceilia Cangelosi regarding representation of Scott Wilson in that matter entitled Michael McClanahan, et al., vs.

Scott Wilson, et al., 19th JDC, Suit No. 17-CV-1720-JWD-RLB, to add $35,000.00 for a not to exceed contract total of $150,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to amend that certain contract for professional legal services with Brett Furr of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Philips, LLP with regard to representation in the matter of Moore, et al., vs.

East Baton Rouge Parish Government, et al., Docket #C-777371, to add $50,000.00 for a not to exceed contract total of $100,000.00. *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Leona Mason for damages resulting from an auto accident caused by a Baton Rouge Fire Department employee, in the amount of $16,540.65, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Insurance - Auto Liability” (1000.4700.10.0550.0000. 0000.000000.644120). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of James Saizan DBA JLS Services, LLC for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in claimant’s home, for a total amount of $38,840.14, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Insurance - General Liability” (1000. 4700. 10.

0550. 0000. 0000. 000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor President to execute a Temporary Parking Agreement with 2493 Baywood, LLC in an amount not to exceed $165,000 in connection with the Perkins Road Underpass project. By Transportation and Drainage Director.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute an amendment to the contract with LAZ parking to extend the contract time for one (1) additional year through August 31, 2027, per original contract provisions and pricing as authorized in Resolution 54411 and amended by Resolutions 57718 and 58078. By Assistant Chief Administrative Officer- Office of the Mayor President.

RESOLUTION Authorizing the Mayor-President to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to a contract for Cora Drive Sidewalk Improvements (Goodwood Blvd. to Florida Blvd.), Design Services with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. for additional design services associated with MOVEBR ADA Transition and Enhancement Projects, being City-Parish Project No. 24-EN-HC-0025, in an amount not to exceed $15,647.66, bringing the total contract amount not to exceed $279,819.41. (Account No. 9217100118-4370.000000000000000-653240). By Transportation and Drainage Director.

ORDINANCE Amending Title 11 (Traffic Code), Chapter 13 (Serious Traffic Offenses), Section 11:140 (Operating A Vehicle While Intoxicated), So as To Amend Subsection (E) To Provide for an Exclusion to Consideration of Prior Crimes. By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Christa Wright for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in claimant’s home, for a total amount of $14,435.73, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Insurance - General Liability” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000.

0000. 000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Jeanette Harrison for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in claimant’s home, for a total amount of $55,508.47, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Insurance - General Liability” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000.

0000. 000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Authorizing settlement of the pre-litigation claim of Hance Hughes for damages resulting from a sewer back-up in claimant’s home, for a total amount of $17,590.92, which amount shall be paid from the account designated “Insurance - General Liability” (1000. 4700. 10. 0550. 0000.

0000. 000000.644110). *This matter may be discussed in Executive Session. (In Proper Person). By Parish Attorney.

RESOLUTION Rescinding and directing the clerk of court to cancel the Decision and Order recorded on April 27, 2026, at Original 767 of Bundle 13430 in the matter of “City of Baton Rouge VS. Vote Louisiana” - Condemnation Proceeding No. 11772 (1566 N. Acadian Thwy W. (Duplex with Addresses 1566 and 1578) Lots 180, 182, & 184, Colonial Hill Subdivision). Reason for rescission: The property is being sold and renovated. By Councilwoman Harris.

CONDEMNATION INTRODUCTIONS Laura Declouette, Yolanda Stills, Rajah Stills, Glen Watson, Glenda Ann Watson-Johnson, Robert J. Stewart, Ruby Stewart Williams, Katherine Washington, and The Estate of Armer Nella (A/K/A Armernella) Green 2850 Fairfields Ave., Lot 18, Sq. 17 Fairfields Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris Patrick A. Potter 541 Crane St. (Structure on NW Side of Crane St. WSW of Vacant Parcel Labeled 549 Crane St. Between Two Vacant Parcels Third Structure SW of Scenic Hwy Per Assessor Map), Lot 3, Sq. 10, University Place Subdivision - Council District 2 - Kenney Mary Price Anderson, Seimone Anderson Kleinpeter, Nekesha D. Anderson, Joseph T. Anderson, and The Estate of Porter James Anderson 970 Saint Irma Lee Way (The Structure in the Northeast Corner of Lot 3, Square 1 of the St. Irma Lee Subdivision, Which Lot is Located in the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Leisure Road and St. Irma Lee

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Way), Lot 3, Sq. 1 Saint Irma Lee Subdivision - Council District 2 - Kenney Kenneth Wayne Williams, Jerrold Lance Williams, and The Estate of Reginald Jerome Williams 6733 Avocado Dr., Lot 242 North Merrydale Subdivision - Council District 5 – Hurst Joaquin Pardo Ferral 7869 Greenwell Springs Rd. (Does Not Include 7869-A), Lot 242 Kildare Subdivision - Council District 5 - Hurst Jacques Christopher Daniels 837 N 47th St. (This Action Applies to the Detached Outbuilding in the NE Corner of Lot 32, Block 48, Greenville Extension. The Existing Condemnation Order for the Main Dwelling on Lot 31 Remains in Effect and is not Altered by this Notice), Lots 31 & 32, Sq. 48 Greenville Extension Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris Frank Williams and Rachel Williams 4110 Winbourne Ave. (Structure Located in SW Quarter of Lot Located in the SE Corner of Bartlett St. and Winbourne Ave.), Lot 29-A (Commence

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at a Point Where the S R/W Line of Winbourne Ave. Intersects with the E R/W Line of Bartlett St., Thence E 3.27 Ft. to POB Thence E 96.73 Ft. N 88 Degs. 05’11” E 200 Ft. N 01 Deg. 54’45” W 95.75 Ft. S 88 Degs. 22’00” W 200 Ft. to POB), Sq. 2 Eaton Place Subdivision - Council District 7 - Harris Terry Wayne Smith 2527 Main St., Lot 11, Sq. 2 Duchein Place Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman Arrica Cleo Scott, Sandra Marie Hunter-Stevenson, Irvin Clayton Hunter, Lillie Hunter, Tony L. Washington, The Estate of Anthony A. Hunter, The Estate of Margaret Warr Hunter Augustus, and The Estate of Sharrell L. Hunter 2364 Thomas H Delpit Dr., Lots 28 & 29, Sq. 35 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman Beverly B. Brady F/K/A Beverly B. Weddington 219 S 11th St., Lot 1+ (Lot 1 and the West 8 Ft. 7 Inches of Lot 12, Meas.

64 Ft. 7 Inches Front on the South Side of Charles T Smith Dr. (Formerly America St.) 128 Ft. Along S 11th (Formerly Favrot)), Sq. 6 Young Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman

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Will L. Crockett and Alice Crockett 2732 Thomas H Delpit Dr., Lot 23+ (Lots 23 & 24), Sq, 49 South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman Jason Ryan Banks (Parcel ID #898546), The Estate of John H. Thomas, III, and The Estate of Eleanor Marie Thomas (Parcel ID #504068) 1930 Carolina St. (Structure Appearing to Straddle the Boundary Between Parcel ID #898546 and Parcel ID #504068), Lot 25 PT + (S 2’ of Lot 25 and N 22’ of Lot 27, with Acknowledgement That Certain Succession Documents Describe the Property Incorrectly as “Lot 27, Sq. 40”) and 25 PT (N 38’ of Lot 25, Sometimes Described as Lot 25), Sq. 18 (Several Acquisitions List Sq. 40) South Baton Rouge Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman Jermaine Sartin 4443 Alliquipa St., Lot 4, Sq. 4 Dayton Subdivision - Council District 10 - Coleman

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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL GREATER BATON ROUGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY EAST BATON ROUGE SEWERAGE COMMISSION CAPITOL IMPROVEMENTS DISTRICT CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE Wednesday, June 24, 2026 4:00 PM The Metropolitan Council of the Parish of East Baton Rouge and the City of Baton Rouge convened in regular session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM, in the Council Chambers of the Governmental Building, Room 348, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Meeting was called to order by the Presiding Officer and the following members were present: Present: Adams, Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Absent: None CONDEMNATIONS CYRILE SLAUGHTER AND THE ESTATE OF THELMA GRAY MCCRAY 4130 PITCHER ST., LOT 10, SQ. 7 GREENVILLE EXTENSION SUBDIVISION - COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 - HARRIS The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding.

A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on September 23, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

LOURDES L. CARRASCO located at 9435 Prescott Rd. (Duplex with Addresses 9435 & 9437 Prescott Rd. and Unpermitted Fence), Lot 37, Monterrey Park Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11801.

PRUDENT ACQUISITIONS, L.L.C. located at 4112 Shelley St., Lot 1, Sq. C, Highland Park Place Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11802.

CHARLES E. WILSON AND MARIAN W. WILSON 5083 FAIRFIELDS AVE., LOTS 11 & E ½ OF 10, SQ. 12 EAST FAIRFIELDS SUBDIVISION COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 - HARRIS The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

REGINALD B. PIERRE located at 1360 N 32nd St., Lot 78, Sq. 2, Richmond Park Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11803.

DELORES DOUCET located at 4788 Monarch Ave., Lot 6, Sq. 12, Fountain Place Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11804.

ROBERT J. ROGERS AND MARVIS LEBOUF ROGERS 4989 MOHICAN ST., LOT 150 + (LOTS 150 & 151, FAIRWOODS. LESS THAN PORTION OF LOT 151 WHICH WAS ACQUIRED BY CITY OF B.R.) FAIRWOODS SUBDIVISION - COUNCIL DISTRICT 7 - HARRIS The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ARTHUR GREEN located at 1703 73rd Ave., Lot 10 + (10, 11, & 12), Sq. 16, Bank Addition Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11805.

ETHEL STEWART WORTHY, TOMMY CURTIS WORTHY, TERRY WAYNE WORTHY, KAIN WEBB WORTHY, AND JANIS RAVEN SHEEHAN 14812 OLD HAMMOND HWY., LOT 7-C-1 LARRY W. WORTHY PROP. TRACT COUNCIL DISTRICT 4 - MOAK The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to delete the proposed condemnation proceeding. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

MIGUEL RECARDO DUNN AND IRENE DUNN located at 5620 Matthews St., Lot 176, Greendale Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11806.

WILLIE C. MATTHEWS, ERIC BUTLER, THE ESTATE OF WALTER MCCLAIN AND LOIS BUTLER MCCLAIN located at 3157 Ontario St., Lot 2, Sq. E, Crawford Addition Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11807.

MYRTIS REED, AUDREY STEWART, CAROLYN PREWITT, FREDERIC REED SR., RAPHEW REED SR., RAFEAL WRIGHT, GILLIAMA DOMINO, THE ESTATE OF BAPTISTE REED, AND THE ESTATE OF DOLORES WRIGHT located at 1177 N 47th St. (House and Rear Shed), Lot 29, Sq. 53, Greenville Extension Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11808.

DEBRA TERRELL, GEORGE WASHINGTON EAMES, JR., THE OPENED SUCCESSION OF GLORIA E MOORE, THE ESTATE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON EAMES, THE ESTATE OF JOY EAMES WILLIAMS located at 161 Van Buren St., Lot 11, Sq. 25, South Baton Rouge Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11809.

KATHLEEN DEANDRA HATCHER, DONALD TERRONE FELDER, LEE FELDER, JR, GREGORY MOTON, VERNA MOTON SCOTT, LENNELL HOOVER, MELVIN MOTON, SHARON KAY MOTON, THE ESTATE OF WILLIE MOTON, THE ESTATE OF ADELINE MOTON, AND THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY MAE MOTON 1212 MAXIMILIAN ST., N PART OF LOT 12, SQ. 264, SUBURB SWART SUBDIVISION - COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 – COLEMAN The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding.

A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on September 23, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ERIKA ALEXANDER AND TAWANDA ALEXANDER located at 818 & 848 France St. (Southern Unattached Auxiliary Structure Visually Appearing to Straddle the Assessor Parcels Identified as 8 PT+ and 12 A, Square 59, Beauregard Town), Lot 12 A (Acquired as Lot 12) and 8 PT+ (Acquired and Described as the West ½ of Lots 8, 9, and 10), Sq. 59, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11810.

GEORTOSHA D MATERRE, CELESTINE T JILES, RUTH TURNER MATERRE, NINA WHEELER, THE HEIRS OF LEROY TURNER, THE ESTATE OF LAURA DEVAULL, THE ESTATE OF FLORA BAUGH, THE

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ESTATE OF IRMA TURNER WALL, AND THE ESTATE OF REV. JOHNNY TURNER JR 958 PROGRESS ST., LOT 41, SQ. 2, PROGRESS PARK ADDITION SUBDIVISION - COUNCIL DISTRICT 10 – COLEMAN The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. An interested citizen speaking in opposition of the proposed condemnation proceeding was Tosha Materre. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

The following proposed condemnation proceeding was introduced by Mr. Hudson and read in full at the meeting of the Metropolitan Council on June 10, 2026. With a public hearing called thereon for this meeting, the proposed condemnation proceeding was read in full for a second time.

TERRY FORD FERGUSON 434 HIGHLAND PARK DR., LOT 25, HIGHLAND PARK HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION - COUNCIL DISTRICT 12 - RACCA The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above condemnation proceeding was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed condemnation proceeding. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Coleman to defer the proposed condemnation proceeding to the council meeting on August 26, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

KENNETH WAYNE MACK located at 4468 Sherwood St., Lot 14, Sq. 4, North Highlands Addition Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11811.

MELVIN LEWIS, JR. located at 2153 Yazoo St., Lot 25, Sq. 2, Hillside Subdivision, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 11812.

PUBLIC HEARING / MEETING PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE/ PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AND THE BAYOU FOUNTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE BAYOU FOUNTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to defer the proposed resolution to the council meeting on August 26, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59471 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE AMOUNT OF THE LOCAL HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS FOR THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026, TO DIRECT HOW THE REVENUE DERIVED FROM LOCAL HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS IS TO BE SPENT, AND TO SET THE DUE DATE AND AMOUNT TO BE PAID IN COLLECTION FEES. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59447 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOUNDATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($20,000.00). THE DONATED FUNDS WILL BE USED TO OFFSET EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL, LODGING, AND ATTENDANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT THE 2026 NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL EVENTS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SERGEANT EISWORTH, WHO MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF BATON ROUGE, INCLUSION IN THE MEMORIAL OBSERVANCES IS A SIGNIFICANT AND MEANINGFUL OCCASION FOR THE DEPARTMENT, HIS FAMILY, AND THE COMMUNITY. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59448 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO AMEND THE OPERATING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SOUNDTHINKING (SHOTSPOTTER) FOR GUNSHOT DETECTION SERVICES IN DESIGNATED AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE AND EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH. THE ESTIMATED COMPENSATION UNDER THE AGREEMENT WILL NOT EXCEED $307,255, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026. THE AGREEMENT WILL BE FUNDED BY THE 2026 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, SPECIFICALLY THE POLICE GENERAL FUND. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Ms. Coleman to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59449 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO DONATE THIRTY (30) SURPLUS PROTEC/SAFARILAND BALLISTIC VESTS TO THE FERRIDAY POLICE DEPARTMENT. THESE VESTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE BY THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND ARE CONSIDERED SURPLUS PROPERTY. THIS DONATION REPRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO A FELLOW LOUISIANA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WHILE DISPOSING OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBLY AND BENEFICIALLY. THE TRANSFER WILL RESULT IN NO COST TO THE CITY-PARISH. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Racca to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None

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RESOLUTION 59450 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENT ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES RYAN WHITE PROGRAM TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, FOR THE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES RYAN WHITE ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC (EHE) FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,450,000.00 (1ST ALLOCATION- $550,000.00 + 2ND ALLOCATION - $1,450,000.00 = TOTAL AWARD- $2,000,000.00) FOR THE GRANT PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2027, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Ms. Racca to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59451 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR PRESIDENT TO ACCEPT FUNDING FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES FOR THE RYAN WHITE HIV/AIDS PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES PART A AND THE MINORITY AIDS INITIATIVE IN AN AMOUNT OF $3,242,143.00 (1ST ALLOCATION - $1,243,770.00 – 2ND ALLOCATION - $3,242,143.00 = TOTAL FEDERAL AWARD - $4,485,913.00) FOR THE GRANT PERIOD OF MARCH 1, 2026 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2027, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59452 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF BATON ROUGE (SANCTUARY OF LIFE) IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000.00, WITH A TERM BEGINNING AUGUST 1, 2025, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59453 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND VINFORMATIX IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 WITH A TERM BEGINNING MAY 1, 2026, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2027, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Racca and seconded by Mr. Hudson to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59454 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NUMBER 800003795 WITH WORKFORCE GROUP, LLC BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE/PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $100,000.00 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $38,671,406.53 AND EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT EXPIRATION DATE TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 AND AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Gaudet to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Moak With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59455 AIRPORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION 06-24-26-01 AUTHORIZING FOR THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT AND/OR CHAIRMAN OF THE AIRPORT COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GITIBIN & ASSOCIATES, LLC. DBA GO RENTALS TO PROVIDE LUXURY CAR RENTAL SERVICES TO GENERAL AVIATION CUSTOMERS OF VELOCITY BTR HOLDINGS, LLC FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS WITH TWO (2) ONE (1) YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Kenney to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Moak With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59456 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH JAMES DESHOTELS ARCHITECTS, LLC, FOR ADDITIONAL DESIGN SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR CONTRACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MAINTENANCE – MAINTENANCE LOT STORAGE BUILDINGS, BEING CITY PARISH PROJECT NO. 21-ASD-CP-1540 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,902.00.THIS WILL BRING A GRAND TOTAL OF CURRENT CONTRACT TO $58,332.00. (ACCOUNT NO. 1000-7600-30-7610-00000000-000000-643500-40000).

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Kenney and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney,

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Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr., Moak With 9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 3 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59457 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A FIVEYEAR AGREEMENT WITH RTA FLEET360 FOR CLOUD-BASED FLEET MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (FMIS) SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $559,908.76 OVER THE FIVE-YEAR TERM, SUBJECT TO BUDGET APPROVAL WITH FUNDING APPROPRIATED ANNUALLY. (ACCOUNT NO. 6100-7900-10-7920-0000-0000-000000643500).

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Mr. Kenney to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr., Moak With 9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 3 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59458 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT (CEA) WITH CAPITAL AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM (CATS) FOR CLARIFICATION OF AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH MOVEBR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT NICHOLSON-PLANK BUS RAPID TRANSIT, BEING CITY OF BATON ROUGE/PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE PROJECT NO. 16-CI-US-0032. (ACCOUNT NO. 920710043-4370 000000000000000-653100).

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Harris and seconded by Ms. Coleman to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr., Moak With 9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 3 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59459 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T. BAKER SMITH, LLC FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION AND SUE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHLAND ROAD AT PECUE LANE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, BEING CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 23-EN-HC-0029, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,040.51, BRINGING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $851,069.20. (ACCOUNT NO. 9217100100-4370.000000000000000-653240).

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Gaudet and seconded by Mr. Kenney to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr., Moak With 9 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 3 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59460 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH VECTURA CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC. FOR TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION NEEDED FOR THE MOVEBR CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENT COLLEGE DRIVE (PERKINS RD. TO I-10) PROJECT, BEING CITY-PARISH PROJECT NO. 19-EN-HC-0033, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $96,100.03.

(ACCOUNT NO. 9217100081-4372 00000-0000000000-653240).

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Racca to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59461 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ENTER A CONTRACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITH LIFE SHARE BLOOD CENTER. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR LIFE SHARE TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMS WITH BLOOD, BLOOD COMPONENTS, AND CERTAIN LAB SERVICES, ENABLING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMS TO PROVIDE LIFESAVING TREATMENT WHEN CLINICALLY INDICATED, NOT TO EXCEED $235,000.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Gaudet and seconded by Ms. Coleman to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

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Lot: 13, Square 3 Subdivision: Magnolia Place Applicant: Jeffery Robertson Address: Ellwood Street Metro Council District: 10 - Coleman Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 (Mow to Own) Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 605.00 Assessed Value: $ 2,800.00 Taxes Due: $ Unknown at this time, Mow to Own The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. Due to being a duplicate item, the proposed ordinance was considered without action.

PROPOSED ORDINACE Lot: 342 Subdivision: Greendale Applicant: Through His Eyes Ministry Address: 6292 Pontotoc Street Metro Council District: 5 - Hurst Initial Bid Amount $ N/A- In My Father’s House Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 200.00 Assessed Value: $ 19,300.00 Taxes Due: $ 4,255.87 (Adj in 2019) The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to defer the proposed ordinance to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

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ORDINANCE 19886 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOTS 31 & 32, SQUARE 4, SCOTLAND HEIGHTS, PINTAIL STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ITS INTEREST IN SAME TO GREGORY LAURENCE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF TWO HUNDRED & 00/100 ($200.00) DOLLARS CASH, AND THE PAYMENT OF THE ADVANCED COSTS REQUIRED FOR THIS LOT, AS A MOW TO OWN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 47:2202(B) ET SEQ., AND PRIOR ORDINANCE OF THIS COUNCIL. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE Lot: 18, Square 29 Subdivision: East Fairfields Applicant: Ashley Davis Address: 5474 Jefferson Avenue Metro Council District: 7 - Harris Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Assessed Value: $ 34,700.00 Taxes Due: $ 3,631.81 (Adj in 2022) Bids Received: 6/17/2026 High Bidder: Pharoah Johnson, III- $700.00 Intended Use: Residence The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to delete the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19887 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 19 SQUARE 26, SOUTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON DAVIS STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JOHN CHRISTOPHER HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $3,500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $905.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19888 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 34, SQUARE 16, SOUTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION, EAST HARRISON STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TD REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $855.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19889 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 6, SQUARE 41, SOUTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION, MARYLAND STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TD REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19890 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 32 SQUARE 16, SOUTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION, MARYLAND STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TD REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19891 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 267-A, HIGHLAND CREEK SUBDIVISION, STONEYCREEK AVENUE, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO TD REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr.

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With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19892 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOTS 17 & 18, SQUARE 26, SOUTH BATON ROUGE SUBDIVISION, JEFFERSON DAVIS STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JOHN CHRISTOPHER HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $12,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $650.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19893 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 14, SQUARE 29, GREENVILLE EXTENSION SUBDIVISION, NORTH 47TH STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JEROME SCALES HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE Lot: Lots 11 & 12, Square 43 Subdivision: Fortune Applicant: Shannon Spurlock Address: 5691 Packard Street Metro Council District: 5 - Hurst Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 1,360.00 Assessed Value: $ 33,100.00 Taxes Due: $ 692.16 (Adj in 2009) Bids Received: 6/17/2026 High Bidder: REDEEMED Intended Use: Investment The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to delete the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19894 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 10, PRESCOTT SUBDIVISION, 4289 PRESCOTT COURT, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JDS INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,951.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19895 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 35, BAKERFIELD SUBDIVISION, 2412 NORTH MAGNOLIA DRIVE, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JDS INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $20,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19896 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 31, BELFORT SUBDIVISION, 2313 NORTH 38TH STREET, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO NAKEYA WHITE HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $23,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/ HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE Lot: Lots 6 & 7, Square 12 Subdivision: Progress Park Applicant: Plank Road CLBT, Inc. Address: Bond Street Metro Council District: 10 - Coleman Initial Bid Amount $ 500.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 650.00 Assessed Value: $ 22,000.00 Taxes Due: $ 6,947.42 (Adj in 2016) Bids Received: 6/17/2026 High Bidder: Plank Road CLBT, Inc.- $500.00 Intended Use: Housing The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to defer the proposed ordinance to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and

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resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19897 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOTS 5 & 6 SQUARE 1, ST. IRMA LEE SUBDIVISION, ST. IRMA LEE WAY, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO JERMAINE COSEY HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $100.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $650.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19898 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 73, EAST DAYTON SUBDIVISION, 4028 ELEANOR DRIVE, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO PHAROAH JOHNSON, III HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $7,500.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

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Lot: 19pt Subdivision: Swart Addition Applicant: Wayne Lawrence Address: Senette Street Metro Council District: 10 - Coleman Initial Bid Amount $ 100.00 Advanced costs required (certified funds): $ 500.00 Assessed Value: $ 3,300.00 Taxes Due: $ 1,816.03 (Adj in 2017) Bids Received: 6/17/2026 High Bidder: Wayne Lawrence- $2,800.00 Intended Use: Investment The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to defer the proposed ordinance to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19899 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT D, ROBERT A. BRIAN TRACT SUBDIVISION, MAGNOLIA BRIDGE/WAX ROAD, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF SAID LOT TO GERALD EDGENS HIS/HER AGENT OR ASSIGN FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF $17,000.00 CASH, OR TO THE HIGHEST OFFEROR WHO SUBMITS HIS/HER OFFER ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay”vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ORDINANCE 19900 AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TO DECLARE LOT 3, SQUARE 54, GREENVILLE EXTENSION, GUS YOUNG AVENUE, PREVIOUSLY ADJUDICATED TO EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF ITS INTEREST IN SAME TO JOHNNIE LEE HARRIS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF ONE HUNDRED & 00/100 ($100.00) DOLLARS CASH, AND THE PAYMENT OF THE ADVANCED COSTS REQUIRED FOR THIS LOT, AS A MOW TO OWN PROPERTY PURSUANT TO LA. R.S. 47:2202(B) ET SEQ., AND PRIOR ORDINANCE OF THIS COUNCIL. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above ordinance was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Dunn Jr. and seconded by Mr. Hurst to approve the proposed ordinance. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams, Dunn Jr. With 10 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 2 absent, the motion was adopted.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER INTRODUCTIONS None.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTER ITEMS RESOLUTION 59462 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND RELATED PROJECT PARTIES INCLUDING PARTNERS-FOR-PROGRESS, INCORPORATED D/B/A PARTNERS SOUTHEAST AND CYPRESS AT ARDENDALE PHASE I, LP, FOR THE CYPRESS AT ARDENDALE PHASE I AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FUNDED IN PART THROUGH AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS (SLFRF), SO AS TO CLARIFY AND REALIGN THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE PROJECT’S LOWINCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC) FINANCING STRUCTURE, DOWNSTREAM LOAN/DISBURSEMENT FRAMEWORK, PAYMENT TERMS, AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, WITH NO INCREASE TO THE EXISTING ARPA-SLFRF ALLOCATION AND NO CHANGE TO THE APPROVED PROJECT PURPOSE. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Hurst and seconded by Mr. Kenney to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None

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Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ON PLAN DESIGN AND CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. The report was received.

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OTHER ITEMS TO BE ADOPTED (EMERGENCY)

BOARD OF APPEAL: Concurring in the Mayor-President’s replacement of Michael LaBas, who is not seeking reappointment. This is a three (3) year term.

Current Ballot A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr. Dunn Jr. to defer the appointment to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59466 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SELECTION OF THE ADVOCATE AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AND CITY OF BATON ROUGE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 UNTIL JUNE 30, 2027 IN ACCORDANCE WITH LA. R.S. 43:141 (A).

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Hudson and seconded by Mr. Moak to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

BUILD BATON ROUGE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Filling the unexpired term of Rodney Braxton. This term ends December 31, 2027.

Current Ballot Carolyn Coleman A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr. Dunn Jr. to defer the appointment to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

CAPITAL HOUSE TAXING DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Consideration of replacing George Jenne. This is an indefinite term.

Current Ballot A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr. Dunn Jr. to defer the appointment to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH: One appointment to fill the unexpired term of Chris Brown. This term expires August 9, 2030 (Must be a resident commissioner) Current Ballot A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr. Dunn Jr. to defer the appointment to the council meeting on July 22, 2026. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH Consideration of reappointing or replacing Brandon Kelly. This is a five (5) year term.

Current Ballot Brandon Kelly (requested reappointment) A motion was made by Ms. Coleman and seconded by Mr. Hurst to reappoint Brandon Kelly. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ITEMS CHANGE ORDERS RESOLUTION 59463 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER, BEING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, TO THE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AND PROCIVIL, LLC., FOR EVANGELINE/ALAMONSTER DR. AND EVANGELINE ST. AREA ADA TRANSITION PROJECTS, BEING PROJECT NO. 20-EN-HC-063A. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Kenney and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59464 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER, BEING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, TO THE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AND BARBER BROTHERS CONTRACTING CO., L.L.C., FOR SALES TAX STREET AND ROAD REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROJECT 19-7 HOLLYWOOD ST (AIRLINE TO SCENIC) & EVANGELINE ST. (AIRLINE TO BATON ROUGE AVE), BEING PROJECT NO. 24-CR-ST-0009.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Kenney and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59467 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE DUE DATE FOR THE LOCAL HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT PAYMENTS FOR THE EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH LOCAL HEALTHCARE PROVIDER PARTICIPATION PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Mr. Moak to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59468 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO COORDINATE THE SERVICE DELIVERY OF MANDATED PARTNERS AND PROVIDERS ON BEHALF OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 21 (LWDB 21) WITH ECKERD CONNECTS DBA ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, INC. WITH INITIAL TERM TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2029. AGREEMENT IS RENEWABLE FOR UP TO THREE YEARS UPON SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTUAL PERFORMANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $309,000 TERMINATING JUNE 30, 2029 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT SIGNING OF ALL DOCUMENTS CONNECTED THEREWITH. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Hurst and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59470 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR-PRESIDENT, ON BEHALF OF THE LIBRARY BOARD OF CONTROL, TO EXECUTE THE FIRST OPTIONAL ONEYEAR RENEWAL OF CONTRACT #800007078 WITH OOK JANITORIAL SERVICE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $720,000, FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2026 THROUGH MAY 31, 2027, WITH ONE OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,440,000.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Kenney and seconded by Ms. Coleman to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

RESOLUTION 59469 RESCHEDULING THE JULY 15, 2026 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL ZONING MEETING TO JULY 22, 2026 AT 3:30 PM. The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Ms. Harris to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Ms. Amoroso and seconded by Mr. Noel to adjourn. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

The Presiding Officer declared the meeting adjourned ______________________________ Council Administrator/Treasurer

______________________________ Mayor-President Pro-Tempore

RESOLUTION 59465 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CHANGE ORDER, BEING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, TO THE CONTRACT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE, PARISH OF EAST BATON ROUGE AND KCR Contractor, LLC, FOR Groom Road (McHugh Road to Plank Road) Phase 1, BEING PROJECT NO. 19-EN-HC-0035.

The Presiding Officer announced that a public hearing on the above resolution was in order at this time. No interested citizens spoke either for or against the proposed resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Kenney and seconded by Ms. Amoroso to approve the proposed resolution. A Yea and Nay vote was called for and resulted as follows: Yeas: Amoroso, Coleman, Dunn Jr., Gaudet, Harris, Hudson, Hurst, Kenney, Moak, Noel, Racca Nays: None Abstains: None Did Not Vote: None Absent: Adams With 11 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstains, 0 not voting, and 1 absent, the motion was adopted.

FINAL ACCEPTANCES None.

ACCEPTANCE OF LOW BIDS None.

OTHER ITEMS RECEIVING A REPORT FROM THE EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM

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MINUTES WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING GOVERNMENT BUILDING 880 North Alexander Avenue, Port Allen Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:30 PM

2. OPENING PRAYER Councilman Atley Walker Jr. led everyone in an opening prayer 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Denstel recognized Mr. Deano Moran who led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

4. LOG ATTENDANCE The following members were recorded as being present: Messrs. Kirk Allain, Daryl “Turf” Babin, Atley Walker, Brady Hotard, Carey Denstel, Alan Crowe, Gary Joseph, and Mrs. Katherine Andre.

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FOR THE MINOR SUBDIVISION OF LOT SB-2-B OF THE FORMER ELIE BABIN PROPERTY, NOW WALTER LEBLANC PROPERTY, INTO LOTS SB-2-B-1, SB-2-B-2, SB-2-B-3, SB-2-B-4, AND SB-2-B-5 OF LEBLANC ACRES LOCATED IN SECTION 61, T-8-S, R-12-E, SOUTHEASTERN LAND DISTRICT, WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH, LA FOR WALER AND TIFFANY LEBLANC. THE OWNER HAS COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODE REQUIREMENTS, SUBJECT TO THE REQUESTED WAIVERS, AS OF JUNE 29, 2026. MD

The Following Minutes Are Summarized For Brevity, For Precise Meeting Information Please Refer To Meeting Audio Or Video.

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER & REQUEST ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE SILENCED A Regular Meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish Council was held on Thursday, July 9, 2026 and called to order at 05:29 PM. Council Chairman Carey Denstel asked that all electronic devices be placed on silent.

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15. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES There were no items to consider at this time.

14. CORRESPONDENCE REPORT Correspondence Report from Council Clerk, Mrs. Michelle Tullier included the following items: • Next Planning & Zoning Meeting Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:30pm; • Next Fire Board Meeting Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00pm: • Next Council Meeting Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:30pm.

16. ADJOURN There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Brady Hotard and was adopted by acclamation at 05:54 PM.

Also present were, Mr. Jason Manola, Parish President, Mr. Phillip Bourgoyne, Executive Assistant, Mr. Chance Stephens, Director of Finance, Mr. Brandon Bourgoyne, Director of Public Works and Mrs. Michelle Tullier, Council Clerk.

6. CONSIDER ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGENDA There were no items to consider at this time.

7. PARISH PRESIDENT’S REPORT Parish President Jason Manola was recognized and covered the following items: Police Jury Legislative Recap.

8. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public at this time.

9. COMMUNICATIONS WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS AND/OR ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS Mr. Phillip Bourgoyne was recognized and reviewed the recent and ongoing projects of the Roads and Drainage crews. Mr. Bourgoyne also read aloud a letter of recognition from a member of the public thanking these crews for their great work recently.

Mr. Chance Stephens was recognized and introduced the most recent new hire, Mrs. Lisa Hubble.

Mr. Brandon Bourgoyne was recognized and reviewed the Intracoastal Canal Bridge Project, La1/415 connector updates and Court St. Sidewalk Project updates.

10. PUBLIC HEARING ON PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED ORDINANCES A. An Ordinance To Amend And Reenact The West Baton Rouge Parish Code Of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 101 (“General Provisions”), Section 1011 (“Definitions”); And Chapter 105 (“Subdivisions”), Article I (In General), Section 105-7 “(Minor Subdivisions)”, Chapter 111 “(Administration and Enforcement)”, Article IV “(Zoning Enforcement)”, Sec. 111-83 –“( Power Of The Parish President And Parish Council To Issue And Extend Temporary Special Use Permits)”.

The Chairman opened a public hearing for the purpose of receiving comment regarding the aforementioned item.

Mr. Brandon Bourgoyne was recognized and explained the reasons for this ordinance and offered to answer any questions, noting this item was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

No public comments for or against said ordinance were presented.

No written protests opposing the ordinance were received. The Council Chairman at this point declared the Public Hearing closed.

A motion was made by Council Member Brady Hotard, seconded

by Council Member Alan Crowe to approve An Ordinance To Amend And Reenact The West Baton Rouge Parish Code Of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 101 (“General Provisions”), Section 101-1 (“Definitions”); And Chapter 105 (“Subdivisions”), Article I (In General), Section 105-7 “(Minor Subdivisions)”, Chapter 111 “(Administration and Enforcement)”, Article IV “(Zoning Enforcement)”, Sec. 111-83 –“( Power Of The Parish President And Parish Council To Issue And Extend Temporary Special Use Permits)”.

The vote was recorded as follows: YEAS: 8 (Kirk Allain, Daryl “Turf” Babin, Atley Walker, Brady Hotard, Carey Denstel, Alan Crowe, Katherine Andre, Gary Joseph) NAYS: 0 (None) ABSENT: 1 Kenneth Gordon ABSTAIN: 0 (None) As a result of the votes, the motion Passed.

Ordinance 20 of 2026 can be found at the end of these minutes.

B. An Ordinance To Amend And Reenact The West Baton Rouge Parish Code Of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 106 (“SITE PLANNING”), Article VI (ASTHETICS), Section 106-224 - 229 (“Sign Regulations”) to Update Sign Regulations In West Baton Rouge Parish.

The Chairman opened a public hearing for the purpose of receiving comment regarding the aforementioned item.

Mr. Bourgoyne was again recognized and explained the reasons for this ordinance, also noting some floor amendments needed. under item G on page 13 the words “article 8” need to be removed and replaced with the word “section”, also on the next line the words “section10.8 of this ordinance” need to be removed and replaced with “Article IV of Chapter 111.”

No public comments for or against said ordinance were presented.

No written protests opposing the ordinance were received. The Council Chairman at this point declared the Public Hearing closed.

ALL MEETING INFORMATION INCLUDING MINUTES AND VIDEOS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE WBRPARISH.ORG UNDER THE AGENDA AND MINUTES TAB. ORDINANCE 20 OF 2026 As Introduced by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council At the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2026 And Adopted on July 9, 2026 An Ordinance To Amend And Reenact The West Baton Rouge Parish Code Of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 101 (“General Provisions”), Section 101-1 (“Definitions”); And Chapter 105 (“Subdivisions”), Article I (In General), Section 105-7 “(Minor Subdivisions)”, Chapter 111 “(Administration and Enforcement)”, Article IV “(Zoning Enforcement)”, Sec. 111-83 –“( Power Of The Parish President And Parish Council To Issue And Extend Temporary Special Use Permits)” WHEREAS, one of the primary functions of local governments is to protect the health, safety and welfare of its people; AND

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WHEREUPON the ordinance was declared adopted on the 9TH Day of July, 2026.

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ORDINANCE 21 OF 2026 As Introduced by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council At the Regular Meeting of June 11, 2026 And Adopted on July 9, 2026 An Ordinance To Amend And Reenact The West Baton Rouge Parish Code Of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 106 (“SITE PLANNING”), Article VI (ASTHETICS), Section 106-224 - 229 (“Sign Regulations”) to Update Sign Regulations In West Baton Rouge Parish

WHEREAS, such exercise of police power involves from time-to-time creating or amending local development (and other) laws in order to protect the public; AND WHEREAS, the West Baton Rouge Council has previously regulated zoning land use districts as well as various land uses that are permitted in various zoning districts; AND WHEREAS, the West Baton Rouge Council finds that there is a need to update the multi-family uses allowed on agricultural land in West Baton Rouge Parish; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the West Baton Rouge Parish Code of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 101 (“General Provisions”), Section 101-1 (“Definitions”); And Chapter 105 (“Subdivisions”), Article II (Minimum Design Standards), Section 105-40 (“Improvements”) be amended and readopted to read as follows: (NOTE: underlined words are additions and strikethrough words are deletions. Three asterisks - * * * indicate sections of the code skipped for brevity of this ordinance. Such sections are to be retained by the code editors.):

WHEREAS, such exercise of police power involves from time-to-time creating or amending local development (and other) laws in order to protect the public; AND

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WHEREAS, the West Baton Rouge Council has previously regulated zoning land use districts as well as various land uses that are permitted in various zoning districts; AND

Sec. 106-224. - Sign regulations.

The following sign regulations shall apply as required below: (1) On-premises signs, nonresidential zoning districts. a. On-premises signs shall be limited to one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of property frontage on the site, not to exceed one sign for every 200 feet of frontage. b. One sign may be allowed having a minimum setback of ten feet from the front property line and five feet from the side property line. Any and all other signs shall be placed behind the required building setback.

(2) On-premises signs, residential zoning districts. Residences with home occupations, which meet all of the requirements for home occupations as stated in article V of this chapter, may have one nonilluminated sign measuring no greater than one foot by 2.5 feet.

WHEREAS, the West Baton Rouge Council finds that there is a need to update the multi-family uses allowed on agricultural land in West Baton Rouge Parish; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the West Baton Rouge Parish Code of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 101 (“General Provisions”), Section 101-1 (“Definitions”); And Chapter 105 (“Subdivisions”), Article I (In General), Section 105-7 “(Minor Subdivisions)”, Chapter 111 “(Administration and Enforcement)”, Article IV “(Zoning Enforcement)”, Sec. 111-83 –“( Power Of The Parish President And Parish Council To Issue And Extend Temporary Special Use Permits)” be amended and re-enacted to read as follows: (NOTE: underlined words are additions and strikethrough words are deletions. Three asterisks - * * * indicate sections of the code skipped for brevity of this ordinance. Such sections are to be retained by the code editors.): PART III – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 101- GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 101-1 - Definitions

*** Major Subdivision means the division of a tract or parcel of land for the purpose of sale, lease, or development that exceeds the scope of a minor subdivision or requires the construction or extension of public infrastructure. (refer to Chapter 105 Subdivisions) Major subdivisions may be developed in one of the following forms: 1. Internal Street Subdivisions – Developments which include the construction of new public or private streets, including but not limited to subdivisions with a single point of access, cul-de-sacs, or stub streets intended for future extension.

2. Frontage Subdivisions – Developments in which all lots directly front an existing public road and do not require the construction of new internal streets, but may require driveway access, drainage improvements, or utility extensions.

Both forms shall be considered major subdivisions and shall be subject to all applicable parish standards. *** CHAPTER 105 - SUBDIVISIONS ARTICLE I – IN GENERAL Sec. 105-7 Minor Subdivisions.

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*** d. Roads. All minor subdivision roads, including the required apron, shall originate from the edge of an existing paved public road. Minor subdivisions shall not connect to, extend through, or utilize roadways within any approved major subdivision internal street subdivision. Minor subdivisions shall be developed as standalone subdivisions and shall not rely on access, infrastructure, or internal circulation systems of any major subdivision internal street subdivision. *** PART III – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 111- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT ARTICLE IV – ZONING ENFORCEMENT ***

The vote was recorded as follows: YEAS: 8 (Kirk Allain, Daryl “Turf” Babin, Atley Walker, Brady Hotard, Carey Denstel, Alan Crowe, Katherine Andre, Gary Joseph) NAYS: 0 (None) ABSENT: 1 Kenneth Gordon ABSTAIN: 0 (None) As a result of the votes, the motion Passed.

Ordinance 21 of 2026 can be found at the end of these minutes.

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13. CONSIDER SUBDIVISION PLATS, CONDEMNATIONS, WAIVERS AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO Chairman Denstel noted this item has been struck from the agenda due to the owner coming into compliance with applicable code requirements.

A. PJ # : 25-0011 FINAL PLAT SHOWING BOUNDARY SURVEY

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PART III – UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE

Sec. 111-83 – Power Of The Parish President And Parish Council To Issue And Extend Temporary Special Use Permits

12. RESOLUTIONS There were no items to consider at this time.

DENSTEL, ANDRE, JOSEPH)

WHEREAS, in exercising its role to carry-out the above, the West Baton Rouge Parish Council utilizes its police powers under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana; AND

A motion was made by Council Member Gary Joseph, seconded

by Council Member Katherine Andre to approve with amendments as noted above on An Ordinance To Amend And Reenact The West Baton Rouge Parish Code Of Ordinances, Part III (“Unified Development Code”), Chapter 106 (“SITE PLANNING”), Article VI (ASTHETICS), Section 106-224 - 229 (“Sign Regulations”) to Update Sign Regulations In West Baton Rouge Parish.

11. CONSIDER STATUS REPORT, CHANGE ORDER AND/OR OTHER MATTERS AS REQUIRED ON CURRENT PROJECTS Parish President Manola was recognized and presented a proclamation of recognition to Ms. Maci Williams, reading aloud the proclamation listing Ms. Williams’ many accomplishments.

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WHEREAS, in exercising its role to carry-out the above, the West Baton Rouge Parish Council utilizes its police powers under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana; AND

A motion was made by Council Member Kirk Allain, seconded by Council Member Daryl “Turf” Babin to approve the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026.

The vote was recorded as follows: YEAS: 8 (Kirk Allain, Daryl “Turf” Babin, Atley Walker, Brady Hotard, Carey Denstel, Alan Crowe, Katherine Andre, Gary Joseph) NAYS: 0 (None) ABSENT: 1 Kenneth Gordon ABSTAIN: 0 (None) As a result of the votes, the motion Passed.

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WHEREAS, one of the primary functions of local governments is to protect the health, safety and welfare of its people; AND

Absent: Mr. Kenneth Gordon

5. MINUTES APPROVAL A. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026.

There were no comments or questions at this time.

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*** The only applications allowed for this type of permit is for temporary occupancy only. This permit shall not be used for any permanent business as a pre-determination for a permanent zoning consideration.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council that this ordinance shall become effective pursuant to Section 2-12 (C) of the Home Rule Charter.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council, that all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed in their entirety.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE AFTER HAVING BEEN SUBMITTED TO A PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONSIDERED, AND UPON MOTION

BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRADY HOTARD_, WHICH WAS SECONDED

BY COUNCIL MEMBER_ALAN CROWE_. THE ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED TO A VOTE AND RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING: YEAS:

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Section 106-224. – Sign Regulations A. Purpose and objectives of regulations. The purpose of this ordinance is to provide uniform sign standards for all signs erected, placed, painted, installed or otherwise made visible on private or public property, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance. Objectives to be pursued in applying these standards are as follows: (1) To protect the residential nature of certain neighborhoods while identifying individual business, industrial, or public uses in other areas without creating confusion, unsightliness, or visual obscurity of adjacent businesses.

(2) To place signs in a fashion that will not obstruct the flow of traffic or cause a public safety hazard of any sort.

(3) To ensure that off-premises advertising is compatible with adjacent land uses and does not obscure views of adjacent on-premises signs.

(4) To ensure that all signs, in terms of size, scale, height, and location, are properly related to the overall adjacent land use character and lot size.

(5) All signs, where applicable, will meet the standards of the parish.

(6) No sign, sign structure, or sign support shall project onto any property line, public right-of-way, or servitude.

B. Exempt signs. The following signs shall not be subject to the regulations of this ordinance: 1. Signs erected by or on behalf of or pursuant to the authorization of a governmental body or agency.

2. Flags, pennants, or insignia of any governmental or nonprofit organization, when not displayed in connection with a commercial promotion or as an advertising device. The flagpole shall not exceed the allowed height in the district.

3. Signs directing and guiding traffic on private property that do not exceed four square feet in size each and that bear no advertising message or logo.

4. Signs not exceeding four square feet in size that are customarily associated with residential use and that are not of a commercial nature, such as signs giving names of occupants, signs on mailboxes and newspaper tubes, and signs posted on private property relating to private parking or warning the public against trespassing or danger from animals.

5. Signs containing the message that the real estate on which the sign is located is for sale, lease, or rent, together with information identifying the owner or agent. The real estate sign shall not exceed 16 square feet for developments under two acres, and shall not exceed 32 square feet in size or six feet in height for all developments larger than two acres. Only one sign on each street frontage may be erected.

6. Hanging signs located below a canopy or awning that do not exceed 18 inches in height or five square feet in area, provided there is no more than one such sign per customer entrance and the sign maintains a clear height of eight feet above the ground.

7. Directory signs (attached or freestanding) that are not visible from the street, provided that no more than one sign per customer entrance is allowed, up to a maximum of 16 square feet in area.

8. Displays, including lighting, erected in connection with the observance of holidays. Such signs shall be removed within ten days following the holiday.

9. One on-premises construction sign, not to exceed 16 square feet in size in a residential district, or 32 square feet in size in all other districts. Construction signs shall not be erected prior to site plan or plat approval or the issuance of a building permit, and shall be removed within 15 days after final inspection and approval of the project.

10. Political signs are permitted in all districts. Signs shall not exceed 16 square feet in aggregate area per lot. No such sign shall be located within or over the public right-of-way.

11. Signs indicating special events, such as a fair, carnival, festival, grand opening, sale, or similar non-permanent activity to be conducted within the parish. Such sign shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and may be erected for a period not to exceed 30 days. Such signs shall be removed within seven days after the event has taken place.

12. “Yard sale” signs located on-site and not exceeding four square feet in area, not used in connection with any continuous commercial activity.

13. “Yard sale” signs, located off-site from the property where such activity is to occur, shall be permitted outside of public rights-of-way. Such signs may not exceed four square feet in size. Signs shall not be erected more than 48 hours before the sale date and shall be removed within 24 hours of the sale

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C. Prohibited signs. The following signs are expressly prohibited within all zoning districts.

1. Portable signs, including any signs painted on or displayed on vehicles or trailers usually parked in public places primarily for displays. Additionally, any such prohibited sign designed to be portable shall not be permitted to be altered so as to be made permanent.

2. Windblown signs, including banners, pennants, streamers, spinners, blimps, gas balloons, and no more than two flags, unless specifically exempted above.

3. Any sign or device set into motion by mechanical, electrical, or other means.

4. Any flashing sign or device displaying flashing or intermittent lights or lights of changing degrees of intensity.

5. Any mechanized or electronic changeable copy sign that flashes, scrolls or is otherwise displayed for not more than eight seconds at one time. Changeable copy is allowed to replace any portion of an existing or proposed sign, provided the message remains static (no flashing or scrolling) for a period of at least eight seconds per advertisement.

6. Any sign which is a copy or imitation of an official sign, or which purports to have official status.

7. Roof signs; any sign that is erected above the eaves of a building.

8. Any off-premises sign not expressly permitted by this ordinance.

9. Any sign placed in the right-of-way, other than those erected by a governmental agency.

10. Any sign attached to utility poles, trees or plants.

D. Permit and site plan.

1. A sign permit is required for any sign to be constructed, installed, enlarged, or erected in the parish. The sign permit shall ensure compliance with this zoning ordinance.

2. Prior to issuance of a sign permit, a site plan shall be submitted to the building official for approval. The site plan shall show the size and location of the proposed sign and the location of all buildings, existing signs, and boundary lines.

Measurements shall include the distance from property lines and public rights-of-way.

E. Variances.

1. Except as provided in paragraph E.2 below, no variance shall be allowed for: a. Sign type; b. Building sign area; c. Freestanding sign height, area, or quantity; or d. Sign illumination.

2. A nonconforming sign that is within ten percent of the height or area requirements of this article may be reviewed and approved for continuation by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council.

Section. 106-225.- Types of signs.

A. Building Signs.

1. Generally. a. Definition. A building sign is an on-premises sign that is directly attached to, erected on, or supported by a building or other structure having a principal function other than the support of such sign. Building signs include wall signs, projecting signs, awning or canopy signs, and window signs. b. Maximum area. The sum of the area of all building signs shall be limited to one square foot of sign area for each linear foot of property frontage on the site, not to exceed one sign for every 200 feet of frontage. c. Number. More than one building sign on separate facades may be erected, provided the total sign area allowed is not exceeded. d. Height. No building sign may extend above the parapet wall or roof line of the building. e. Projection/clearance. With the exception of a projected sign, no building sign may project more than 12 inches from the building wall. All building signs that project more than six inches from the wall shall maintain a clear height of eight feet above the ground. f. Illumination. Building signs may be illumined either internally or externally, provided that no sign located within 150 feet of a residential district may be illuminated during the hours between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m.

2. Wall signs. A wall sign is an on-premises sign attached flat to, painted on, or mounted away from but parallel to the building wall, projecting no more than 14 inches from the building wall or as approved by the building official.

3. Projecting sign. a. A projecting sign is an on-premises sign fastened directly to a supporting building wall and intersecting the building wall at a right angle. A projecting sign extends more than 12 inches from the building, and may be two or three-dimensional. b. The maximum area of any single side of a projecting sign shall be 20 square feet. No more than one projecting sign shall be allowed for each tenant. No projecting sign shall project closer than three feet to the curb line. No sign shall project more than one-half the width of the sidewalk.

4. Awning or canopy sign. a. An awning or canopy sign is a sign which is attached flat to an awning or canopy. b. The maximum area of a single awning or canopy sign shall not exceed 25 percent of the surface area of the face of the awning or canopy. One awning sign shall be allowed per awning. No portion of any awning or canopy sign shall project closer to the curb line than the awning or canopy to which it is attached.

B. Freestanding signs.

1. Generally. a. Definition. A freestanding sign is an on-premise sign that is not directly attached to, erected on, or supported by a building or other structure having a principal function other than the support of such sign, but is instead attached to, erected on, or supported by some structure such as a pole, frame or other structure that is not part of a building. b. Size. Allocation of sign area is based on the linear frontage of the project site. The maximum sign area shall be one square foot for each two linear feet of frontage, provided that the maximum surface area shall not exceed sixty-four square feet. c. Number. i. Only one freestanding sign is allowed on any lot. ii. A freestanding sign shall only be allowed on a lot which contains 80 feet or more of linear frontage d. Setback. No portion of any freestanding sign may extend over any public right-of-way, or be located within 15 feet of any interior side lot line. e. Height. i. No monument sign may exceed eight feet in height. ii. No pylon sign or any part of the pylon sign (including base or apron, supports, supporting structures, and trim) may exceed twenty-five feet in height. iii. No pole sign may exceed seventy-five feet in height. f.

Projection/clearance. All pylon signs shall maintain a clear height of eight feet above the ground. g. Construction. Freestanding signs shall be securely fastened to the ground so that the sign will not be moved by wind or other forces of nature and cause injury to persons or property. h. Address number. All freestanding signs shall incorporate a street address or address range. Address numbers shall be a minimum of eight inches in height. The address number shall not be counted against the allowed sign area unless it exceeds twice the minimum height required. i. Lettering size. Sign lettering shall be a minimum of eight inches in height on any street with a designated speed of 45 miles per hour or greater. j. Illumination. i. Freestanding signs may be illuminated either internally or externally, provided that no sign located within 150 feet of a residential district may be illuminated during the hours

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between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. ii. Lighting directed toward a sign shall be shielded so that it does not shine directly into a public right-of-way or residential building and does not interfere with the safe vision of motorists.

2. Monument sign. a. A monument sign is a freestanding sign having (a) the sign area which is constructed or connected directly on or to a sign support consisting of a concrete slab base or foundation, or a base or foundation of similar type of construction; or (b) which is of monolithic construction in which the sign’s base or support is of uniform composition with the material comprising the sign area of said sign and the base or support of said sign is directly affixed in or to the ground. b. Monument signs shall be no more than eight feet in height.

Any sign constructed to the ratio of support structure to sign width of a monument sign, but in excess of eight feet in height, shall be regulated as a pylon sign. c. Monument signs shall be set back at least fifteen feet from the property boundary.

3. Pylon sign. a. A pylon sign is a freestanding sign attached to the ground supported by two vertical pole supports encased in brick, stone, or materials architecturally compatible with the main building or structure on the property that are not an integral part of a building or structure. b. Pylon signs shall be no more than twenty-five feet in height. c. Pylon signs shall be set back at least fifteen feet from the property boundary.

4. Pole sign. a. A pole sign is a freestanding sign attached to a pole erected directly into the ground. b. Pole signs shall be no more that seventy-five feet in height. c. Pole signs shall be set back at least thirty feet from the property boundary. c. A pole sign is allowed on property adjacent to the right-of-way of one of the following roadways if the sign is erected within 500 feet of the right-of-way: 1. Interstate 10.

2. US Highway 190.

3. Louisiana Highway 415 (Lobdell Hwy).

C. Off-premises signs: Billboards. With the exception of billboards meeting the standards below, all off-premises signs are prohibited.

1. Size. The maximum area of a single side of a billboard shall not exceed 200 square feet, with a maximum height of 15 feet, and a maximum width of 20 feet, inclusive of any border and trim, but excluding the base or apron, supports, and other structural members. No advertising message is allowed on the base or apron. Not more than one advertising face is allowed on each side of the display. No side-by-side or stacked billboards are allowed.

2. Spacing. a. No part of any billboard shall be located less than 1,000 feet from any part of another billboard. The minimum distance between billboards shall apply regardless of the side of the road the billboard is located on. b. Billboards shall not be located in such a manner as to obscure or physically interfere with the effectiveness of an official traffic sign, signal, or device or obstruct or physically interfere with a driver’s view of approaching, merging, or intersecting traffic. c. No billboard shall be located within 660 feet of the edge of the right-of-way of the federal Interstate Highway System. d. For the purpose of this paragraph, measurement shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects from the property line of the lot containing the billboard to the nearest property line of any other billboard or highway right-of-way.

3. Setback. Billboards shall be placed at least 50 feet off the right-ofway of the road.

4. Height. No billboard or part of a billboard (including base or apron, supports, supporting structures and trim) may exceed the maximum height of fifty feet, measured from the top of the sign to the ground at the base of the sign.

5. Projection/clearance. All billboards shall maintain a clear height of ten feet above the ground at the base of the sign.

6. Construction. All billboards shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable building codes.

7. Illumination. Billboards may be externally illuminated, so long as such lighting is effectively shielded to prevent beams or rays of light from being directed into any portion of the traveled ways of a public street, and is not of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to interfere with any driver’s operation of a motor vehicle.

D. Historic signs.

1. A historic sign is a building sign or freestanding sign that is 50 years or older, or a sign that is particularly unique in character, design, or history, or that is part of the historic character of a business or building.

2. When a sign is determined to have particular historical or culturally significant value, such determination to be made by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council, the terms of this article may be waived.

Sec. 106-226. - General sign regulations.

A. Computation of sign area.

1. The area of a sign that consists of individual letters erected directly onto a wall or awning is measured by finding the area of the minimum imaginary rectangle or square which fully encloses all sign words, copy, or message.

2. The area of any sign with a structure or cabinet is measured by finding the area of the minimum imaginary rectangle or square which fully encloses all extremities of one side of the sign, exclusive of its supports.

B. Construction standards.

1. All signs shall comply with the appropriate provisions of the applicable building code and this ordinance.

2. Freestanding signs shall meet all Louisiana DOT sign distance requirements.

3. Signs shall be located in such a way that they maintain sufficient horizontal and vertical clearance from all overhead electrical conductors, provided that no sign, except governmental signs, shall be installed closer than ten feet horizontally or vertically from any conductor or public utility guy wire.

4. In no way shall a sign hinder or obstruct the visibility of the rightof-way, either at intersections or points of ingress or egress from parking lots.

C. Height of sign. The height of a sign shall be measured from the highest point of the sign or supporting structure to the ground at the base of the sign.

Sec. 106-227 - Sign maintenance and removal.

A. Maintenance requirements.

1. All signs shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

2. The administrator is authorized to inspect each sign periodically to determine that it meets the requirements of this ordinance. If the administrator finds that a sign is being maintained in violation of these maintenance requirements, such sign shall be made to conform, or shall be removed at the expense of the owner within fifteen days after written notification by the administrator.

3. The following maintenance requirements shall apply to all signs visible from any street right-of-way: a. A sign shall have no more than 20 percent of its surface area covered with disfigured, cracked, ripped, or peeling paint, poster paper, or other material for a period of more than 30 successive days. b. A sign shall not stand with bent or broken sign facia, with broken supports, with loose appendages or struts, or more than fifteen degrees from vertical for a period of more than 30 successive days. c. A sign shall not have weeds, trees, vines or other vegetation growing upon it, or obscuring the view of the sign from the street or right-of-way from which it is to be viewed, for a period of more than 30 successive days.

4. The sign maintenance requirements may be suspended for up to six months following a natural disaster.

B. Obsolete signs.

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1. Signs which identify businesses or tenants no longer in existence, products no longer being sold, services no longer being rendered, or events which have already occurred shall be removed by the owner of the premises within 90 days of receipt of notification by the administrator.

2. When a sign is determined to have particular historical or culturally significant value, such determination to be made by the board of adjustments, the terms of this section may be waived.

C. Deteriorated signs. Any sign which, together with its supports, braces, anchors and other structural elements, is not maintained in accordance with the provisions of the applicable building code, or which is otherwise determined to be unsound or unsafe, shall be removed or brought into compliance with all codes within fifteen days of notification by the administrator.

Sec. 106-228 - Nonconforming signs.

A. Legally existing nonconforming signs.

1. Signs that are in existence and fully erected as of the effective date of this ordinance or any amendments hereto and that complied in all respects with the sign ordinance in effect prior to the effective date of this ordinance or any amendments hereto, but are made nonconforming by the adoption of this ordinance or any amendments hereto, may remain after the effective date of this ordinance. All such signs must be maintained as required by this ordinance and must comply with the building code of the parish and all other applicable state or other requirements.

2. All portable signs lawfully in use as of the effective date of this ordinance shall be removed from use no later than one year after the effective date of this ordinance.

3. Billboards that are in existence and fully erected as of the effective date of this ordinance and that were erected in compliance with all parish ordinances at the time of erecting may remain; provided, however, that such billboard must be repaired and maintained as required by this ordinance, must comply with all other requirements of this ordinance and the building code of the parish and all other applicable state or other requirements.

B. Repair or modification of nonconforming signs.

1. A nonconforming sign shall immediately lose its legal nonconforming status if the sign is: a. Replaced with another sign; b. Structurally altered so as to extend its useful life; c. Expanded; d. Relocated; e. Re-established after damage or destruction of more than 50 percent of the replacement value at the time of such damage or destruction; or f. Modified in any way that would increase the degree of nonconformity of the sign.

2. Except in the case of paragraph e above, a nonconforming sign shall not lose its legal nonconforming status due to normal maintenance, repairs, restoration to a safe condition, or changing a tenant panel on a multi-tenant sign.

3. A nonconforming sign may only be repaired or restored to its original condition as to height, area and location.

C. Removal after abandonment.

1. Any nonconforming, off-premises sign, the use or copy of which is discontinued or removed for a period of six months, regardless of any intent to resume or not to abandon such sign, shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall not thereafter be re-established.

2. Any nonconforming on-premises sign, the use or copy of which is discontinued or removed for a period of 365 days, regardless of any intent to resume or not to abandon such sign, shall be deemed to be abandoned and shall not thereafter be re-established.

3. Abandonment of a nonconforming sign as defined above shall terminate the right to maintain such sign.

4. Any period of such discontinuance caused by government actions, strikes or acts of God, without any contributing fault by the nonconforming user, shall not be considered in calculating the length of discontinuance for purposes of this paragraph.

D. Removal by damage or destruction. Any nonconforming, off-premise sign which is partially damaged or destroyed by any means, to beyond 50 percent of its current market value, that is nonconforming to the requirements of this ordinance, shall not be restored, but shall be removed or reconstructed in conformance with the provisions of this ordinance.

E. Removal when not repaired within 60 days. Any nonconforming sign removed for any reason, including voluntary removal, whose reconstruction has not commenced within 60 days shall not be permitted to be replaced unless the replacement sign conforms with all requirements of this zoning ordinance.

F. Removal upon change of principal use. Any nonconforming sign shall be removed or brought into compliance with this ordinance immediately upon a change in the principal use of the site.

G. Enforcement. If any sign is not removed as required by this section, the administrator may initiate enforcement proceedings in accordance with Article IV of this chapter..

Sec. 106-229 - Forfeiture.

Any private sign installed or placed on public property shall be forfeited to the public and subject to confiscation, unless it conforms to the requirements of this ordinance. In addition to other remedies granted by this zoning ordinance, the administrator shall have the right to recover from the owner or person placing the sign, the full costs of removal and disposal of the sign. *** THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council that this ordinance shall become effective pursuant to Section 2-12 (C) of the Home Rule Charter.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the West Baton Rouge Parish Council, that all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed in their entirety.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Parish Council of the Parish of West Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that if any provision or item of this ordinance or the application thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, items or applications of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, items, or applications of this ordinance are hereby declared severable.

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE AFTER HAVING BEEN SUBMITTED TO A PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONSIDERED, AND UPON MOTION

BY COUNCIL MEMBER _GARY JOSEPH, WHICH WAS SECONDED

BY COUNCIL MEMBER_KATHERINE ANDRE. THE ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED TO A VOTE AND RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING: YEAS: 8 (JOSEPH, ANDRE, ALLAIN, BABIN, WALKER, DENSTEL, CROWE, HOTARD) NAYS:

0

(NONE)

ABSENT:

1

(GORDON)

ABSTAIN: 0

(NONE)

WHEREUPON the ordinance was declared adopted on the 9TH Day of July, 2026.

ATTEST:

195404-671778-July 28-1t $ 1,559.25

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