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Zachary chief of police asking to reorganize top jobs

BY OLIVIA MCCLURE Contributing writer

Zachary’s police chief wants to add a deputy chief position to his department — a move he said will free up some time that he hopes to spend interacting with the community and completing other tasks. Chief Darryl Lawrence, who recently was reelected without opposition to a second term, told the City Council Aug. 25 that now is a good time to update the department’s organizational chart. “I’m getting ready to, in this next term

of mine, have a high turnover in my admin area,” he said. “My assistant chief is retiring. I have a captain that’s possibly retiring, so I would have to bring in new people.” Lawrence said it took nearly two years to train the assistant chief and captain when they were new to their roles. By creating a deputy chief position, Lawrence could “pick from a group of people that test for that position to ﬁnd the one that I personally think, and probably know, can do the majority of those jobs and help me train while I am also able to get out

in the public and actually be the chief of police,” he said. He also is hoping for more time to work on grants and catch up on paperwork. The change must be approved by ordinance, which still must be presented to the council for a vote. Lawrence said the new position won’t come at any added cost. If the ordinance is approved, he plans to ask the Fire and Police Civil Service Board to eliminate one of the department’s two captain positions. “I don’t think I need two,” he said. “I have a patrol captain, I have an admin

captain and I have an assistant chief of police.” One captain currently supervises the detective, criminal information and training units; those duties would shift to the assistant chief under the new structure. The other captain supervises patrol and would continue to do so. Both of those people would report to the new deputy chief, who would rank No. 2 in the department. “The deputy chief would be tasked with the day-to-day running of the department when I’m not there,” Lawrence said.

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Zachary Bronco cheerleaders at Meet the Broncos on Aug. 24. ä More photos. PAGE 2G Zachary High School’s gym was packed Aug. 24 for the annual Meet the Broncos. Fall sports teams, the band, color guard and cheerleaders were

introduced during the pep rally. For local updates and community announcements, check the ofﬁcial Zachary High School Facebook Page.

Fingers crossed for the 2026 football season There are lots of things to be excited and hopeful about as the 2026 NFL, college, high school and middle school football seasons kick off. Working from the NFL down, I have been focused since the end of July on the potential for former Bronco and LSU star Chris Hilton Jr. to get his chance in the NFL. Hilton signed a free-agent deal with the Washington Commanders in May and was released on Aug. 8. Two days later on Aug. 10 the Green Bay Packers picked up Hilton and thereafter I have scanned the transactions page every day in hopes he will make

to me that he received a questionthe team. naire from the Packers last spring A late Friday night look at the during their potential players due Green Bay Packers and Arizona diligence. Cardinals box score lets me know Down to the college level, there that Chris Hilton has seen some are multiple Broncos tearing things action in the last preseason game. Warren up in the college ranks. Coach Fingers crossed. Brady Brewerton commented on the large Each team can only retain 53 ZACHARY number of Broncos at McNeese players plus an additional 16 can be SPORTS — linebacker Emauri Sibley, wide retained on the practice squad. Stay receiver Jalen Wright, cornerback tuned. Zakarri Hogan and wide receiver It’s good to know that the Packers’ Kameran Senegal. Brewerton also relayed interest in Hilton did not start in August that LSU coach Lane Kifﬁn had called to as ZHS Coach David Brewerton indicated

let him know that 6-foot, 7-inch junior tight end Tre’ Dez Green would be wearing the coveted No. 7 jersey for the Tigers offense this year. Former Bronco Eli Holstein’s college football journey started at Alabama, detoured to Pitt and he is now playing quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers. Holstein will be competing for playing time with Beau Pribula who transferred to Virginia after stints at Missouri and Penn State.

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Council discusses use of Flock cameras in Zachary Police chief say they’re useful

In Zachary, the cameras have proven instrumental in solving crimes, Police Chief Darryl Lawrence told the City Council at its Aug. 25 meeting. But the departBY OLIVIA MCCLURE ment has taken steps to restrict Contributing writer who can access Flock footage and National headlines have drawn to track when it’s being viewed. “Everybody in our department attention to Flock cameras, spawning privacy concerns and calls for does not have access to Flock camcities to discontinue their use of the eras — only a select few,” he said. license plate-reading devices. “I, as chief of police, don’t even

have access to those cameras. Our officers that do investigations, our detectives are mostly the ones that have access.” The cameras store video for 30 days. An auditing process allows the department to see when an officer pulls footage from a camera. “That audit can be followed to that particular officer,” Lawrence said. “If it’s followed and found that an officer is excessively using the cam-

era, then we’ll have to ﬁnd out why.” Lawrence described the cameras as a “big asset to us” and said they have helped ofﬁcers make arrests in burglary cases. Still, some are uncomfortable with the cameras. Kate Villemarette, a Zachary resident, raised concerns about the devices during a public comment period, describing possible violations of constitutional protections against

unreasonable search and seizure and the potential for the cameras to be used for stalking. She noted the recent firing of a Jefferson Parish sheriff’s deputy accused of using Flock devices to follow an ex’s vehicle. “I ask the City Council: Why do we have a subscription with this company?” Villemarette said, urging leaders to stop working with Flock and get rid of the cameras.

All library branches closed for Labor Day Leila Pitchford AROUND ZACHARY

All locations of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The Main Library’s plaza and lobby will be open as it hosts the 10th annual Capital City Car Show from 4 to 7 p.m.

Zachary Business Expo is Sept. 15 The Zachary Business Expo is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Americana YMCA.

Food trucks will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register at forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ Ay1x3W0Sjh.

Celebrate Zachary homecoming pride A Town Pride Homecoming Business Decorating contest invited Zachary businesses to paint the town red and Columbia blue. The best business display wins. Three categories are available: most creative, best theme

and most school spirit. Businesses can start decorating on Sept. 17 and ﬁnish by Sept. 23. Homecoming is Sept. 25. The school’s theme is “Like, Totally Homecoming-90s.” Register to compete at tinyurl.com/3xyf5bzk. In addition, the week of homecoming will have a Dress Up Week for the adults. Sept. 21

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Zachary High’s swim team at Meet the Broncos.

Community comes together for Meet the Broncos pep rally

The members of the Zachary Athletics Foundation talk to the audience about the importance of donating to the foundation during the Meet the Broncos pep rally.

Zachary High School volleyball team poses on Aug. 24 at Meet the Broncos.

The Zachary community came out to support the fall sport athletic teams at Meet the Broncos on Aug. 24.

Zachary Broncos football team gathers Aug. 25 at Meet the Broncos. Zachary High’s cross-country team

Zachary High football head coach David Brewerton speaks to the attendees.

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LSU gymnastics team members Alexis Jeffrey and Emily Innes, Zachary Rotary Club President Tamara Dayton and LSU gymnastics associate head coach Courtney McCool Griffeth at a recent Zachary Rotary Club meeting.

LSU gymnastics coach speaks to Zachary Rotary

The Broncos defense clamps down on a Trojan running back during jamboree action.

Community news report

The Broncos enter to start jamboree action.

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Offensive lineman Kavion Broussard is starting his second season at University of Arkansas after a year at Ole Miss. Broussard saw action in six games in 2025 and is expected to start this year. The Hogs are breaking in a new coach, Ryan Silverﬁeld, this year and expectations are high in Fayetteville.

The Broncos The Broncos opened the preseason with a scrimmage against Denham Springs — third-person accounts indi-

cate the Broncos looked strong — on Aug. 20 and closed it out with a ninth grade, junior varsity and varsity jamboree with Alexandria High School on Aug. 28. Before the jamboree, Coach Brewerton was excited about the matchup and commented that “Alexandria has a strong team with 18 returning starters off a quarterﬁnal team and will likely be ranked in the top 5 statewide when the polls come out.” The Broncos open the regular season Sept. 5 on the road against Plaquemine.

The Braves Coach Aaron Odom and the Northwestern Middle School Braves kicked

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off their season with a North vs. South jamboree against Ruston on Aug. 15 and traveled to St. Augustine in New Orleans for another jamboree where they picked up a 12-0 win. The Braves have won the last two district championships, so expectations are high. They open the season against John Curtis at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 3. Another big matchup is a trip to the Superdome on Oct. 25 for a game against West Ridge from West Monroe. Warren Brady covers sports for the Advocate/Plainsman. To contact Brady, email zachary@theadvocate. com.

The Zachary Rotary Club welcomed Courtney McCool Griffeth, associate head coach of the LSU Gymnastics program, as its Aug. 6 guest speaker. McCool Griffeth shared her journey, which began when she started gymnastics at 4 years old. That passion led her to become a 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist, NCAA champion and one of the nation’s most respected gymnastics coaches. Entering her fifth season with LSU, McCool Griffeth has helped elevate the Tigers into one of the premier collegiate gymnastics programs in the country. She was named the 2024 Regional One Assistant Coach of the Year and has coached numerous national champions and All-Americans while helping LSU become nationally recognized for its outstanding floor performances. Adding to her incredible list of accomplishments, McCool Griffeth was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame on Aug. 8. Before joining LSU, Courtney built a coaching and choreography career at the University of Utah, the University of Arkansas, Texas Woman’s University, and several elite club gymnastics programs across the country. She shared news about the upcoming season, noting that 21 of LSU’s 24 gymnasts will return, making this one of the team’s most experienced and talented rosters. She expressed enthusiasm for the season ahead, with competition beginning in January. Season tickets for gymnastics are available at LSUTix.net or by calling the LSU Ticket Office at (225) 578-2184.

Hole-in-one made in Zachary Community news report Johnny Higgins shot a hole-in-one Aug. 26 at Copper Mill in Zachary. He used a 7 iron on the 8 hole for 155 yards. It was witnessed by Les Bente, Billy Bloodworth and Gordon Bloodworth.

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MEETING AGENDA AP‐ PROVAL: On a motion by Myiesha Beard, second by Debby Brian, the Board unanimously ap‐ proved the meeting agenda as presented.

is Pajama Day, Sept. 22 is Super Hero vs. Villain, Sept. 23 is Senior Citizen Day, Sept. 24 is Decades Day, and Sept. 25 is Spirit/Toga Day. Upload your photos and tag the Zachary Chamber of Commerce.

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CONSENT AGENDA: On a motion by Myiesha Beard, second by Darnell Waites, the Board unani‐ mously approved the consent agenda as pre‐ sented consisting of the Customer Service Report, Growth Report, 04-272026 Board of Commis‐ sioners Meeting Minutes, 04-22-2026 Medical Exec‐ utive Committee Meeting Minutes, 05-13-2026 Exec‐ utive Committee of the Board Meeting Minutes, 05-20-2026 Ad Hoc Med‐ ical Executive Meeting Minutes, 06-01-2026 Ad Hoc Medical Staff Meet‐ ing Minutes, FY2027 Quality Assurance Per‐ formance Improvement Plan (QAPI), Blood Usage Plan, Q1-CY2026 Risk Management Plan, Re‐ vised Administrative Pol‐ icy 8.01.05 LRMC Organi‐ zation-Wide Plan for the Provision of Patient Care and Scope of Services, Revised Administrative Policy 16.01 Nondiscrimi‐ nation and Patient Rights, Revised Adminis‐ trative Policy 16.19 Pa‐ tient Safety Program, Re‐ vised Administrative Pol‐ icy 1.21 Environmental Tours, and Revised Ad‐ ministrative Policy 19.03.01 Sentinel Events.

Help pack the pantry The Zachary Fire Department is collecting food donations for the Zachary Food Pantry. Drop off donations at Station 81, 4225 Main St., by Sept. 30.

Fall events coming soon

It may be summer hot still but fall events are PUBLIC NOTICE --around the corner. LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL n Downtown Live at the Gazebo is holding a Fall CENTER SPECIAL MEETING OF THE Fest with live music, vendors, food trucks, a photo BOARD OF COMMISSION‐ ERS MEETING MINUTES booth and kids attractions from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026 Advertising are open Oct. 2 in downtown Zachary. Applications The Chairman of the Looking to promote your services or Commis sioners PROVIDED PHOTOS BYBoard NEXTofLEVEL IMAGES. find a and new for hire? Deliver your for vendors, tinyurl.com/38uk7unu, food (“Board”) of Lane Re‐ classified message statewide for as Med ical Center truck vendors, tinyurl.com/ymsera2x. 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Pol‐ vised Administrative and seconded Cleveland mously approved Re‐ little as $265 per week through the statewide leadership & co(Full-Time) Births mental icy 1.21 Environ humanresources@fbd.com Ben Cavin, the Board by Med ical Staff Pol ‐ CALL TO ORDER: The 198962-SEP 2-1T Business Wanted vised Louisiana Press Association’s ordination of educational Job Duties: and Re vised Ad ‐ Tours, i mously agreed to unan 1. On a mo tion by ing was called to $31.73 icy meet Investments Business Personals Classified Network. Pre-payment programs & outreach in Supervise Polgrass crews; PUBLIC NOTICE icy ministrative enter back into Regular Beard, Marine sec‐ Myiesha order at 10:07 a.m. by required. To learn more, email Card of Thanks Money Finder public Board health &Ses lead educacommunicate man-by Debby Brian, Sen tinel Events.w/ gen. --Hargrove Engineers19.03.01 + sion. Upon returning Scott, onded Thomas advertising@lapress.com or call in ular theSession, five ager and owner regarding Found to Reg out of programs the the Board unanimously Chair. Seven tional Money to Lend Constructors NEWS 24/7 ON 225-344-9309. LANE REGIONAL MEDICAL COMMITTEE PORTS: areas chronic job RE site details/concerns; of the& eight Board outdisease misof sion ‐ approved Revised Med‐ eight Board Com www.Hargrove-epc.com Fresh Produce Money Wanted CENTER prevention & indiconduct new hire training; sioners were Commis sent there ‐ ical Staff Policy 3. On a ers were preobesity Good Places to Dine BOARD OF COMMISSION‐ Joint Con ference: On a FT openings therefore the present Ben Cavin, quorum require ‐ motion fore thefor Miscellaneous vidual & community public Partners Wanted critique properties for byImmediate MEET ING MIN UTES tion by Dar nell ERS mo rum sysrequirement was Lizzie BenCaptains ‐ seconded by ment was Licensed & met. Good Places to Go End your tax worries today. Let us health through quo policy, problems and solutions; Monday, June 29, 2026 Waites, second by Debby met. Board unaniFleet ‐ zer, the Deckhands; and Live tems & environmental make your tax problem our priority. conduct follow up visits to Good Things to Eat Brian, the Board unani‐ General Help apAboard proved Draft BOARD COMMIS SIONERS mously Trip (Local-14/7 changes (PSE’s). The posiScared, stuck with high tax customers to 04ensure qualiJob Opportunities Busines The Board of Commis‐ proved the mously ap Happy Ads BOARD COMMISSION ERS ical Staff Policy 13.Vessel PRE SENT: Myiesha Beard, Med Schedule) Positions research-amounts? Our A+ tax professionals ty control; Confertrain ence employees sioners (“Board”) of Lane 27-2026 Joint Opport SENT: Debby Apply: Brian, March 12-18, PRE Ben conducts Cavin, Debby Brian, tion In Memoriam Available; TWIC Card Req. based inquiry Ben related to on Meet equipment overcan help. Call for a FREE ing Minusage; ‐ Regional Medical Center Committee Cavin, Nakeisha 2021 BOARD EDUCATION: Cleveland, Nakeisha Passpre Physical & DrugKline, met on Monday, June 29, utes. Legal Notices public health Cleve & develops see repairs to equipment consultation. Call Priority Tax now 1land, Donna Kline, Services ‐ Thomas Woman’s Must Donna Basin Contractors, LLC at 6:00 p.m. in the 2026, Test; Great Pay & Benefits. appropriate curricu- Scott. to ensure quality sented control; by Dawn Fuller and Thomas andthe Dar nell Scott, 877-249-9376. 311 Call CenterLost Lookingcon to fill multipleFiperfloor ference nance Com mittee: On a 3rd Call 225-473-3189 or apply been tabled until the has Waites. lum. ensure quality control; Representative Lousiana Statewide time of Lane full Med ical MainteDebby Brian, room manent, motion by BOARD COMMISSION ERSSpecialist II Boardonline: of Com mis‐ next suwww.plimsoll.com MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: communicate w/ and We Buy Houses for Cash AS-IS! No Admin. MAINTENANCE lo cated at 6550 ond by Myiesha Plaza sec nance Crew Leader posiMyieshaClerical Beard,Specialist ABSENT: BOARD COMMIS SIONERS sioners meeting. Love Lines · Ph.D. in public health, pervise landscape workers repairs. No fuss. Any condition. Easy Posting Notice for A COMPETITIVE Street,Position Zachary, the Board unani‐ Main tions. Beard, located at Be your own Ben zer, and Dar ‐ Lizzie SENT: Lizzie Ben zer. AB nursing, health policy, Milestones onproved each job; instruct landprocess: Call, get cash offer and get DHDS Accountingthe 04Louisiana. Job Open ing nell Waites. DEPARTMENT EDUCA‐ 12755 Highway mously 77, ap partner with the community scape specific Section Supervisor paid. Call today for your fair cash nanceworkers Commit‐on TION: 27-2026 Fi Care Management OTHERS PRESENT: David health, health Park LaPersonals borer Maringouin, LA. Worksite largest Medical promotion, or closely relatCALL TO ORDER: The ing details; Minutes.delegate On tee Meetjob Juvenile offer: 1-225-545-1983. On a motion by Ben Detentionsented by Lisa Boston predaily Beck, Allyson Bennett, Reunions areas: cleaning was Ascension called to Parish, by Debby Brian, meeting a motionassignment ed field. Preferred of workers; OfficerbyII and seconded CavinqualifiBoston, Brittany has been tabled until the Lisa Job Summary: LA; Assumption Parish, LA, Equipment, Tickets at 6:06 p.m. by ond by Myiesha order sec cations: MCHES, CHES. work w/ gen. manager on the I Nakeisha Cleveland, next Board of Commis‐ Casey, Frank Corcoran, Librarian Struggling with debt? If you have Performs manual, unskilled labor fol‐ East Scott, Baton Board Rouge Parish, training & $ Board unani‐ Thomas Beard, the ap‐ Board unan Foretich, sioners Mandi Louise · 5years of experience in imously truck cleanliness and in-meeting. Sr. Clerical Specialist over $15,000 in debt we help you be lowing basic routines directed by an Chair. LA; LA; ap monthly SevenIberia out of Parish, the proved assist the Fi‐in handling mously Lane Regional Medical to amend the proved Simpson, Elizabeth Jacob Ctr public/community health, ventory; Sr. GIS Analyst debt free in as little as 24-48 immediate supervisor during main te ‐ Board Com mis sion ‐ cial State ments for eight nan Iberville Parish, LA; Pointe included. so that the min ‐ agenda EX EC U TIVE SES SION: On and Todd Wal ‐ Stafford, EQUAL OPPTY EMPLOYER Legal Notices environmental health, employee and Legal months. Pay nothing to enroll. Call present; there Aprilquestions 30, ers were nance of the Zachary Youth Park. Coupee Parish, LA;‐ St.month Mar- ended reflect that Sr. inter re‐ Specialist utesareas. tion by Ben Cavin, a mo ters. www.lanermc.org nursing, or related concerns; review daily Now: 1-877-773-1742. rum LA; require ‐ fore, the 2026. lated strategic planning second by Donna Kline, tinquo Parish, St. Mary Par- On a motion by SALARY AP‐ Apply Online Beard, second ment was Myiesha routes/customers; and personnel matters Board unanimously MEETING AGENDA theserve ish, met. LA; West Baton Rouge Essential duties and responsibilities: $68,000 annually as liaison www.brla.gov/jobs Brian,between the employby Debby LPN Needed for discussed dur ing were into Ex ‐ Gonzales motion- by agreed to enter PROVAL: On a$62,000 Donate your car, truck, boat, RV and on stories Parish, LA & areas of Baton Routine landscapI,ingJ.C. tasks such as BOARD COMMISSIONERS mously ‐ Board unan (depending upon educaCockran, #100673, ees iand gen. ap manager; as- Session Equal Opportunity ec u tive Ses sion. Ex u tive for the Cleve land and ec Nakeisha Community Home. more to support our veterans! Rouge, LA, Beard, SW Louisiana mowing, edging, have and applied weeding. Myiesha the w/ Fiirrigation nancial issues PRESENT: proved sist tion and experience). forTrim clemency & of New strate gic Rates by Donna purpose seconded Employer that matterClassified that Starting Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle nonmetro area & Lafayette, and prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to Ben zer, Debby ments for month Lizzie State On a motion by Ben unani‐ planning Kline, the Board Demonstrated educational for my conviction of First maintenance; help out and person 225-389-3132 andnel. Benefits!! pickup and receive a top tax crew of 3-ended 4 la- May maintain their health andMurder. appearance. BenOversee Cavin, Donna 31, 2026. On a Brian, LA. Cavin and seconded by mously approved program the development Degree If you have communicating during Management experience deduction! Call Veteran Car Scott, and required Kline, Thomas motion by Thomas Scott, perform Monitor and main taincomments, irrigation contact sys‐ Cleveland, the Nakeisha REGUw/ LAR SESSION: On a pre‐ meeting agenda skillsas including planning any the nellborers, safety mtgs; assist required. Must be able to Donations at 1-844-742-5188 today! Waites. onded by Ben Cavin, Dar sec duties for vegetation mainBoard unan Donna Kline, motion sented. tems to ensure Board properofwa tering (225) of 342and implementing pro- imously in‐ Pardons fueling(s); keep morale of by Deb hour rotating unanimously structed legal counsel to bie 12 Brian, second by work tenance use power, the handBoard plants and grass. 5421. Clean park grounds grams, evaluating learning employees inspect COMMISSIONERSAssist tabling up; the approved Full and PUB PartLIC Time COM the matters dis‐ research Board shifts. unanimously MENTS: the jobs Health and Wellness tools/equipment. w/ by picking up litter, emptying trash BOARD experiences, and commubi-weekly; assist in comSENT: Nakeisha Cleve ‐ Bud get Plan until AB FY2027 Shifts available. Send recussed during executive agreed to enter back into None. Audien Hearing. The world’s first herbicide, Exuse cans, and sweep ing/blow ecutivemunication Session for fur(translating) ‐ land spray, nicating program impact 489208 Maring 13-15path 3t ‐ and to provide session sion. to 225-644-6163 Regular Sessume hearing aid with touchscreen sprayers/spreaders. Reways. Clean and sanitize park re‐ sion.safety On a mo ‐ ther discus and valueOn to stakeholders. during mtgs. any legal opinions and/or SION: or emailEXECUTIVE SES controls. No tiny buttons, apps or movePRESENT: debris/vegetation, strooms. Inspect park facilities such as OTHERS LJ Myiesha Qualifications: Beard, tion by Minimum recommendations to the APPROVAL OF ITEMS PRE‐ a motion by Nakeisha jlandrybt@eatel.net prescriptions. 45-day risk free trial. e a n /Beck, c l e sec a ronded12-months by Darexperience nell playgrounds, benches, and restrooms Baker, c l David Board. IN EXECUTIVE onded SENTED Cleveland and Tosec apply visit https://www. in Free shipping. Lifetime support. Bennett, Lisa Allysonworksites/equipment/facili Waites, the Board the Lost SION: On a motion by the by Darnell Waites, for cleanliness and safety. Per form rou‐ sus.edu/news/category/po landscape industry;SES knowlBuxton, approved unanaimously More than 1.5 million happy Operate/maintain ADJOURNMENT: Private There ond by unan imously Thomas Scott, Board Items Lessons tine maintenance and minor repairs on Boston,ties.Tracy Marysec Bird Perkins Cancer sition-vacancy-announce& skillsand in landscapCorcoran, Dawn& power Amended the CHCedge being no further busi‐ theNow Board Darnell Waites, agreed to enter into Ex‐ variety of hand customers. Call Audien 1-866-678park equipment and facilities. Any Frank Center, Hiring! ments or contact Decobea ing; English & Spanish lanSchools Jacob Simp son, stated Limited Man‐ Fuller, equipment Re ness, on a mo tion by Ben& Classes i mously ap proved unan ec u tive Ses sion as per ‐ including trac8713. other duties assigned by Park and Craig Sims, Elizabeth Butler atR.S. decobea_butler@ guage fluency.Qualified apwww.marybird.org ment Sup port Ser ‐ age Cavin and sec onded by ing the agenda to amend mit ted under La. tors, spray Thomp equipment, skid Agree Career Training Recreation Director. Charles ‐ ment.should The send Stafford, vices suagcenter.com. (225) Kline, 771- the re-the tabled items. plicants Donna Board reflect 42:17. READER ALERT steers. Monitor that proper DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Todd Walters Contract has Simpson, son, MD, Urology sume 6802. to Larry unanimously agreed to On a motion by Donna When placing an ad for the equipment & personal Mutual Insurance Company. North Oaks Health System Lakyshia Williams. tabled, and no ac ‐ and been Qualifications/Educa tion Re quired: Career ad journ the meet ing at sec ond by Deb bie Kline, REG U LAR SES SION: On a General Manager email: return of your lost item, safety measures aretion fol-will larrys.greenup@yahoo.com Coverage for 400 plus procedures. LA tion be taken on this 11:59 a.m. unani‐ Brian, the Board Hammond, mo by Director Nakeisha High school graduplease ate ordoequiv alent. Training not wire money of Planning & INVOCA TION: TheInspect/maintain invoca‐ item. On a motion by lowed. (985)the 230-5715 Real dental insurance - NOT just a mously approved Cleveland and seconded Valid Louisiana Dri ver’s Li cense re ‐ or exchange money until Transportation (Baton2-1T led by Dar nell Beard, sec‐ tion was Myiesha equipment. Schedule daily 198962-SEP recommendation for the by Ben Cavin, the Board discount plan. Do not wait! Call quired. you have the item in your by Donna Kline Waites. onded Rouge, LA): Respon to di$31.73 Executive Committee of unanimously agreed to crew time-sheets. Must be ServiceMaster now! Get your FREE Dental Homebi‐Care is Now unanimously possession. rect Reg local & regional transto hold the Board State enter back into ular able to stand for longthe hrs,BoardAction Cleaning Information Kit with all the details! Other Skills and Abilities Required: PLEDGE: The pledge of al‐ proved the Mauldin & ap Hiring! PT & Ses Weekend ingsFT,until monthly meet sion. Upon returningplanning initiaportation work cold A Better Life Full-time & Part-time 1-855-268-0108 Must be able to follow oral instructions legiance was in led both by Darhot/ ‐ ins Engage ment Let ‐ Jenk shifts are available in Batter mined for the pur ‐ de to Reg u lar Ses sion, five tives. Oversee the developtemps, able to lift up www.dental50plus.com/morning a motion POSITIONS by nell Waites. ter. toOn JANITORIAL from supervisors. Starts at finan cial up ‐ Prairieville pose of on out of the eight Board Rouge and ment of all federally req’d 40lbs. Must haveDebby 12 Brian, seconded #6258 a motion by dates. On areas. Commissioners were Tickets to Call 225-927-9109 225-753-0606 in B.R. transportation performITI Technical months of landscape laING AGENDA AP‐ Kline the Board by Donna Darnell Waites, seconded present there fore measures. the Physical Requirements: Buy or Sell MEET ance Coord borer experience. No eduOn a mo tion by i mously ap proved PROVAL: unan by Myiesha Beard, the quorum requirement was Home Improvement College Must be in good physical condition. Myiesha w/project teams the stratSt. Josephap Hospice, Beard, second the cation requirement. Profi-Mauldin & Jenkins ‐ Board unanimously met.LLC Safe Step Stairlifts. Enjoy greater Must be able to handle physical labor. by Debby egies to update long & AsIndustrial sociate Business Visit Our At BudWebsite ‐ proved the FY2027 cient inBrian, heavy the equipment, independence and stay in the home Over 40 years of Requires regular standing or walking Board operating unanimously ap ‐ ment. Agree short-range a motion by get Plan. On BOARD COMMIS SIONERS planning prodwww.StJosephHospice.com skills including you love. Feel safe on every level. Tech. Skills career training and lifting. the spray meeting proved Ben Cavin, second by PRESENT: Debby Brian, ucts & other MPO docs. equipment, READER ALERT $750 off plus FREE installation. Made in Baton Rouge as presented. REPORTS TO THE BOARD: agendatractors, Kline, the Board Donna Ben Cavin, Nakeisha Mng & monitor grant proskid steers w/ various atin the U.S.A. Call today for a free Selling tickets at a price Call Now! approved unanimously Cleveland, Donna Applications may be obtained from WOMAN’S HOSPITAL grams,Kline, grant reporting, & tachments; other construcCOMMENTS: Board Chair’s Report: quote. 1-866-915-2470. 1-866-313-1827 utive and Thomas Scott. the Medical thefrom face 7amvalue of PUBLICtion equipment City Hall at 4700 Mainover Street Visit Ex usec online PERSONNEL grant subcontractors. as needed; port presented None. Verbal reAUTOMATION mit tee’s June Rec ‐ Com 5:30pm Monday thruthe Thurs dayisor on‐ in 11445 Coursey Blvd www.womans.org Reqs: Mstr’s ticket illegal Experience in operating by Thomas Scott. pre‐ ommendations BOARD COMMIS SION ERS deg in Urban BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little ry.org.be Allcautious ap‐ line at www.cityofzacha 225-296-0605sented Planning w/concentration CONSENT On a Possible LA. Please this AGENDA: machinery. by Charles ABSENT: Myiesha Beard, as ONE DAY! Affordable prices - No plicants must be 18 years of age and motiondaily/weekly in and Transportation or Public by Myiesha Chief Executive Officer’s hrs: 7:30AMson, MD. Thomp Lizzie Ben zer, Dar ‐ about what you pay & payments for 18 months! Lifetime submit with their application a copy of Beard, 4PM. second by Dar nell port: Ver bal re port Re Admin & 4 yrs of exp in a nell Waites. Interested in learning 40+(plus) to include Gasaway, how you pay.and Some Waites, the Board warranty & professional installs. unan i‐ Possible by Frank Cor‐ Gasaway presented a valid Louisiana driver’s license Office Clerical similar capacity obtained ADJOURNMENT: There how to operate heavy lunch break, M-F. nowno further busi‐ Senior & Military Discounts approved the coran. Bankston Architects mayofbe mouslyweekend/holiday being On a motion Ben high school diploma advertisers or certificate w/inbya Metropolitan Planequipment? work. seeking a Licensed Archisent agenda as pre ‐ con available. Call: 1-877-496-0371. on a mo tion by ness, Cavin and sec onded by equivalency to qualify for theout posi ning Org. Mail resume to Operating Engineers Local from oftion. town. sented(OT possible, re- Nurs consist ing of but the not Chief ing Auto-CAD Officer’s & tect. Revit Beard, second Myiesha Nakeisha Cleve land, theCapital Region HR Mgr, 406 Apprenticeship Proquired or Re guaranteed. If Service port, presented Customer Report: DonnaRECEPTIONIST Kline, the Board unanimously ‐ exp. req’d. by Salaryby DOE. PROFESSIONAL LAWN SERVICE: NEEDED Completed applications must be re‐ Planning ap gram is now accepting apwage Ben Report,is worked, 04-27nett. incl. Email Board Growthovertime Allyson unanimously proved to amend the Commission, Benefits resume Fertilization, weed control, seeding, Looking for a part time perceived by Ashlee Pratt at the above ad‐ 14734 S Harrell’s Ferry Rd., mis 2026 Board plications for its upcoming is paidof at aCom rate of‐time and agreed to adjourn at 8:27 agenda so that the min‐ tonya@ggbarchitects.com. aeration and mosquito control. Call son to work the front desk Ste B,inBaton dress by September 17, 2026. utes, CHC sionersa Meet class. half ing per Min hour worked be- Board Report and p.m. utes re flect that terre‐ Rouge LA now for a free quote. Ask about our ical each Exec‐week.)To 04-22-2026 Education “The Growing of a local business on strate the gic 70816 lated planning Interested, please call yondMed 40 hrs first application special! 1-877-691mit tee Meet ing por tance of Grant utive Com Im Additional 198955 sep weekends. 2-1t and personnel matters 985-542-4322. 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Zachary Community School Board, District 5 Community news report Patrick D. Jenkins, 58, a Democrat, has announced his candidacy for the Zachary Community School Board, District 5, in the Nov. 3 election. Jenkins and his wife, Charlene, live in Zachary within District 5. Jenkins brings 35 years of experience in public education, according to a campaign announcement. He serves as chief operations officer for Jefferson Parish Schools and previously served seven years as superintendent of St. Landry Parish Schools, where he was named 2023 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. Jenkins was one of the founding employees of the Zachary Community School District when it began operations in 2003. Over 13 years there, he served as a coach, assistant principal and principal at three Zachary schools, including as founding principal of Port Hudson Career Academy. “It was more than an alternative school,” Jenkins said. “It was a school that

Patrick Jenkins created alternatives for students.” He later served as the district’s director of operations and coached student athletes at multiple Zachary schools, including Zachary High School. He is a retired major in the Louisiana Army National Guard, with combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan and state active duty responding to natural disasters in Louisiana. He also holds a Ph.D. in public policy from Southern University and A&M College. Jenkins said his focus has always been on every student, every day, and his

investment in District 5 is both professional and personal. “I started here in 2003, when the district opened its doors. My children graduated from Zachary schools, and now I watch my grandchildren walk through those same doors,” Jenkins said. “I’m running because I want every child in District 5 to have the same standard of excellence that my children had.” Jenkins said his priorities are rooted in what he’s seen work: pushing academic outcomes higher through clear expectations and real accountability, keeping good teachers in Zachary classrooms, running safe and well-maintained schools, spending tax dollars carefully, and making sure parents and employees can reach their School Board. “I’ve spent my career turning plans into results — better graduation rates, balanced budgets, stronger schools,” Jenkins said. “District 5 deserves the same standard. I’d be honored to earn your vote on Nov. 3.”

Zachary Community School Board, District 5 Community news report Marty Dustin Nichols, 42, a Republican, who says he wants to bring a business approach to making decisions on the school board, is running for the Zachary Community School Board District 5 seat. Nichols has been a resident of Zachary since 2006. He is a graduate of Bethany Christian School in 2001 in Baker. He graduated from LSU in chemical engineering in 2006 and is employed at Riverland Industries as the site manager. He volunteers as the associate minister and youth pastor at New Life Worship Center in New Roads. He and his wife, Brittney, have raised their four daughters, Ava (junior at LSU), Sadie (freshman at LSU), Bailee (11th grade at Zachary High School), and Charlotte (eighth grade at Northwestern Middle) in the Zachary Community School system for the past 15 years. The school system has provided a wonderful edu-

Marty Dustin Nichols cational experience for his family, and he wants to ensure other families in the district can have the same experience for their children, he said in a campaign statement. He decided to run for school board representative this year so he can help ensure that the Zachary Community School system continues to reflect the views of the Zachary community and provide the best education experience for families in the state. He said he believes that it is the school boards’ responsibility to assist and equip

educators so that they can effectively meet the day-today needs in their schools and classrooms. He said he hopes to be able to retain the best teachers and administrators and position the Zachary Community School District as the top choice for parents in the Zachary community. “The Zachary system has established itself as a top performer in the state for many years and as we approach new educational challenges the system needs to have an understanding of the costs of decisions and need to ensure that we as a system can provide a sustainable model of quality education and electives so that our children are prepared for the world after their time in the school system,” Nichols said. Nichols said schools should be positioned to help equip students with skills and crafts to help them grow personally and professionally as they move into adulthood and the workforce.

Baker mayor installed as president of Louisiana Municipal Association Community news report The Louisiana Municipal Association ofﬁcially welcomed new leadership during its 89th annual convention in Monroe on Aug. 6. Mayor Darnell Waites, of Baker, has been installed as the new president of the LMA, succeeding Mayor Ray Bourque, of Broussard, who now serves as immediate past president. Waites, who previously served as ﬁrst vice president, now leads the organization representing more than 300 municipalities across Louisiana. He will chair the LMA Executive Committee and serve as the primary voice for Louisiana’s local governments during the 2026–2027 term. Waites is known for his dedication to equity, infrastructure and youth engagement in Baker. “Our strength has always been our unity, and it’s a profound honor to carry that legacy forward,” said Waites. “Over the past 100

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Baker Mayor Darnell Waites

years, Louisiana’s municipal leaders have built incredible progress through partnership, perseverance, and plain hard work. I am humbled and blessed to serve our members at this pivotal moment — to listen, to learn from the lessons that got us here, and to translate that wisdom into bold, practical leadership for today and for the generations to come.”

ZACHARY POLICE BOOKINGS The following people were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison or issued a summons by the Zachary Police Department Aug. 6-26, 2026. WILLIAM BARKER: 41; 4051 David St., Baton Rouge; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants MEQUAN BUCKLES: 34; 11881 Plank Road, Apt. 14, Baton Rouge; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants KAMYRA DANTZLER: 29; 1119 Shiloh Ave., Apt. A, Baker, two counts of failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants, simple criminal damage to property, interference with a law enforcement investigation, resisting an officer, attempted theft STEVON FRANKLIN: 29; 4980 Lower Zachary Road, Apt. 31, Zachary; simple criminal damage to property, resisting an officer, flight from an officer, fugitive warrant from Baker Police Department, attempted theft, three counts for failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants, hit-and-run, reckless operation of a vehicle HENRY REDDICK JR.: 18; 1203 Plaza Drive, Apt. A, Baker; theft TRACY SMITH: 53; 1381 Port Hudson-Pride Road, Apt 3, Zachary, failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants

BAO DANG: 42; homeless; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants, unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling CORLISS FRANKLIN: 31; 21441 Hayfield Drive, Zachary; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants CAROLYN HOWARD: 73; 4125 Robert St., Zachary; improper telephone communications, improper language, harassment, Peeping Tom DAIDQUITA JACKSON: 31; 10008 Ave. L, Baton Rouge; fugitive warrant from East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office TONYA KIRKLAND: 52; 6508 Donnie St., Apt. B, Zachary; four counts failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants, simple burglary MELISA LONGMIRE: 35; 5350 Groom Road, Apt. 42, Baker; fugitive warrant from East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office KARLY OAKLEY: 41; 15010 Blackwater Road, Baker; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants TOM O’CONNER JR.: 32; 334 Genola Road Apt. 44, Clinton; battery of a dating partner – strangulation JACOBY PARKER: 27; 2880 Juban Ave., Baton Rouge; simple assault, fugitive warrant from Baton Rouge Police

Department JAMYA SPEARS: 18; 1112 Chemin Drive, Baker; disturbing the peace/ﬁstic KALEAH BYNUM: 25; 9112 Highland Oaks Ave., Zachary; operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving under suspension, hit-and-run driving, possession of marijuana CEDRIC COOK: 42; 4736 Avenue G, Zachary; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants SIMPSON DONSEREAUX: 42; 6107 Barksdale St., Baton Rouge; penalty for distribution or possession with intent to distribute narcotic drugs listed in Schedule I ASHLEY FORBES: 39; 9832 Nicole Road, Pineville; four counts of organized retail theft MATHEW FORBES: 41; 30261 Garden St., Denham Springs; three counts of organized retail theft, theft MESHELLE JARIS: 42; 5776 Atlanta Ave., Baton Rouge; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants BRITTANY LOWE: 36; 1523 Callie St., Jackson; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants MILTON MOSBY: 27; 1867 Bridgeman Ave., Haynesville; failure to appear on outstanding bench warrants

Zachary Community School Board, District 9 Community news report Tamara Kendrick Dayton is running for the Zachary Community School Board, District 9. She is a longtime community leader and advocate for families and the Zachary community. She is a licensed clinical social worker, with years of experience working with individuals and families, which she said gives her a strong understanding of the importance of support, accountability and creating opportunities for people to thrive, according to a campaign announcement. Dayton has served in leadership roles within the Zachary community and said she is passionate about making Zachary a place where families want to live, children have the opportu-

Tamara Kendrick Dayton nity to succeed, and educators have the support they need to do their very best work. She is running for the seat “with a desire to continue the work and commitment to public education that my husband, David Dayton, has provided to the Zachary community for more than 20 years through his ser-

vice on the School Board,” she said. “Having watched that service ﬁrsthand, I understand the responsibility that comes with representing students, families, educators, and the community. I hope to build upon that foundation while bringing my own experience as a licensed clinical social worker, mother, and community leader to the board.” Dayton said she believes in listening to families, supporting educators, putting students ﬁrst, and making thoughtful decisions that strengthen the schools and the community. “I am committed to continuing a tradition of service while bringing a fresh perspective and a strong voice for District 9,” Dayton said. “I appreciate your vote.”

Zachary Community School Board, District 9 Community news report Pamela Turner, 43, an Independent, is running for the Zachary Community School Board District 9 seat. Turner said she believes every child deserves access to a high quality education, every teacher deserves the resources and support needed to succeed, and every parent deserves to have their voice heard. Turner has lived in Zachary for 38 years. “This community has helped shape who I am, and I am committed to giving back by serving our students, families, teach-

proud tradition of excellence, and I am ready to work to ensure we continue building on that success while preparing our students for the future,” she said. Turner said she is “committed to listening, leading, and making thoughtful decisions that always put students ﬁrst.” Turner asked for the voters’ support, prayers and votes, saying “Together, we Pamela R. Turner can continue making Zachary a place where every ers and taxpayers with in- child has the opportunity to tegrity, transparency and learn, grow, and succeed. “I look forward to earnaccountability,” she said in a campaign statement. ing your trust and serving “Our schools have a our community,” she said.

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