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Moreno proposes bare-bones budget

Grand jury refuses to indict in death of Miss. teen Ocean Springs student disappeared on Horn Island

BY KASEY BUBNASH, POET WOLFE and MARCO CARTOLANO Staff writers

STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER

Mayor Helena Moreno and her team deliver a budget proposal to the New Orleans City Council on Tuesday.

Array of city programs and services on chopping block BY JONI HESS and BEN MYERS Staff writers

New Orleans’ low-barrier homeless shelter, dozens of municipal positions and post-Carnival parade cleanup are among extensive cuts Mayor Helena Moreno has proposed in a $763 million, bare-bones budget that attempts to close a deﬁcit without a tax increase. Moreno on Tuesday pitched the City Council on closing next year’s roughly $100 million deﬁcit by cutting $77 million in city programs and services and by using nearly $22 million in one-time funds to bridge the remaining gap. She and her team also illustrated exact-

“We have to balance two realities: The people of New Orleans deserve better city services, but we also have to respect how difficult it is for people to pay more. That balance has guided this 2027 budget.”

“We have to balance two realities: The people of New Orleans deserve better city services, but we also have to respect how difﬁcult it is for people to pay more. That balance has guided this 2027 budget,” Moreno said. Some of the cuts might be avoided if the council agrees to increase property NEW ORLEANS MAyOR HELENA MORENO taxes, which would bring “a variety of different revenue options” to the table, she said — including the $26 million ly what’s on the chopping block should in revenue to the city’s general fund the city fail to roll forward any millages a top Moreno aide publicly floated on next year, a level of transparency some Friday. The administration also wants critics have called for and one she said to increase nightly short-term rental will allow the council to choose what it ä See BUDGET, page 9A wants to fund.

A Mississippi Coast grand jury unanimously refused to issue an indictment in the death of Ocean Springs teen Nolan Wells, citing a lack of evidence of a crime, Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath announced Monday evening. In a grand jury report released to the public Monday, ju- Wells rors said they found “no credible evidence” to support the public allegations that anyone who was with Wells when he disappeared while celebrating the Fourth of July on Horn Island engaged in criminal conduct related to his death. The state also released the autopsy of the 18-year-old high school football star, ruling Wells’ death undetermined. Wells, who was Black, had traveled to the island — a popular boating and Fourth of July destination — with a group of friends from high school, all of whom are White. He did not return with them to the mainland that evening, ofﬁcials said. His body was found two days later off the island’s coast, fueling rampant online speculation regarding the circumstances of his death. Well-known figures in the Black community have since stepped in, including high-profile attorney Ben Crump and the Rev. Al Sharpton, many of whom have expressed

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Former 9th Ward high school eyed for training facility High School campus already LeDuff, NOLA Public Schools Fire Department, EMS, nior houses the New Orleans Police chief operations ofﬁcer, during a others could join NOPD Department’s training academy, meeting Tuesday of the Orleans which relocated there in mid-July, Parish School Board. at Lawless site The School Board will vote on the NOPD conﬁrmed Tuesday.

BY MARIE FAZIO and MISSY WILKINSON Staff writers

New Orleans school and law enforcement ofﬁcials are ﬁnalizing a deal to allow New Orleans public safety agencies to use a vacant 9th Ward high school building that was rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina as a permanent training facility. The former Alfred Lawless Se-

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Under a new lease being negotiated by city ofﬁcials and NOLA Public Schools, the New Orleans Fire Department, EMS and other public safety agencies would join NOPD in using the former school as a training site. “This represents an opportunity to activate a vacant facility, reduce the risks and costs associated with long-term vacancy and maintain a public-serving use that beneﬁts the broader community,” said Don

an agreement at a later meeting, LeDuff said. The Lawless campus was badly damaged during Hurricane Katrina, then rebuilt for $39 million as part of a massive FEMA-funded school reconstruction plan. The building reopened in 2016 to house Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School, but it was vacated after the high school closed in 2025.

STAFF FILE PHOTO By DAVID GRUNFELD

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School, built at the site of the former Alfred ä See TRAINING, page 10A Lawless Senior High School in the Lower 9th Ward, closed in 2025.

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WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to limit the number of refugees admitted to the country to 17,500 mostly white South Africans, the administration told Congress Tuesday, as it continues to transform a program that at one point served as a pathway to safety for people ﬂeeing war and strife from countries around the world. In a notice to Congress obtained by The Associated Press, the administration said the white South Africans faced seizures of their land and other forms of persecution and would be likely to assimilate when they come to America. The South African government has repeatedly rejected the idea that the white South Africans, who are Afrikaners, are a persecuted minority in the home country. The Trump administration has dramatically altered a refugee program that historically enjoyed strong bipartisan support as it welcomed tens of thousands of refugees from countries around the world to new lives in America, and instead the administration has transformed it into a vehicle to resettle white South Africans in America. The administration told Congress in the announcement that it intended to spend about $500 million to resettle the new arrivals to the U.S.

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ACA enrollees to be removed Officials allege 760,000 fraudulently applied or don’t exist BY FATIMA HUSSEIN and MICHELLE PRICE Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance and other Trump administration ofﬁcials said Tuesday they plan to remove 760,000 Affordable Care Act enrollees from public healthcare exchanges, alleging that the individuals were fraudulently enrolled in the program, or simply do not exist. Vance said the discovery and canceled subsidy payments for hundreds of thousands of people from the exchanges, part of an administration-wide crackdown on fraud, would result in $2.2 billion in cost savings. “We’re actually making sure that the people receiving Obamacare subsidies are actually entitled to receive them,” said Vance, who leads a government task force to eliminate fraud. He was ﬂanked by

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other administration officials. Vance said the cancellation of approximately 315,000 enrollments covering 760,000 people was done in part because the government was not checking whether people enrolled were eligible. Vance said another 419,000 enrollments will get additional verification to make sure they are eligible for the benefit. The Trump administration also announced a six-month suspension on new agents or brokers who sign up enrollees for healthcare coverage, who officials say commit a disproportionate amount of the fraud they uncovered. Roughly 19.2 million Americans are actively enrolled in ACA marketplace health plans as of early 2026, according to the Department of Health and Human Services website. The number of enrollees

grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when enhanced subsidies became available through the American Rescue Plan Act and Inﬂation Reduction Act, both signed into law by former President Joe Biden. Tuesday’s announcement is the latest in an initiative by the Trump administration to address fraud around the country, including in federal healthcare programs, which officials say is needed to rein in runaway spending and protect taxpayers. Some healthcare policy experts are calling for more transparency on how the Trump administration decided to cut hundreds of thousands of enrollees — and question how many people may have been wrongly cut from the program. Cynthia Cox, a vice president and director of the ACA program at the healthcare research nonproﬁt KFF, said “I think there’s no

Supreme Court won’t intervene in surrogate custody dispute BY ANNA WILDER and LINDSAY WHITEHURST

Yom Kippur shooting suspect dies from injuries BELLEVILLE, Ontario — A 29-yearold man suspected of opening fire on a police officer stationed outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur has died from his injuries, the province’s police watchdog said Tuesday. Belleville police identified the man as Sean Ward of Quinte West. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, an independent civilian agency that investigates police shootings, said Ward died Monday night. The Department of National Defense said its records show that a former Canadian Armed Forces member named Sean Ward, who was released in June 2022 at the rank of corporal, matches the description of the shooting suspect. The Special Investigations Unit has said a man armed with a shotgun opened fire on a police officer stationed outside the Sons of Jacob synagogue on Sunday night, triggering a shootout that left him and the officer seriously injured. Police have not established a motive or said whether the Sons of Jacob Synagogue or the Jewish community was targeted.

Priests, nuns march, call for end to ‘genocide’ ROME — Some 150 Catholic priests and friars, a bishop and nuns from around the world marched to the Vatican and prayed Tuesday in front of St. Peter’s Basilica to call for an end to what they called the “genocide” in Gaza. The protesters carried a banner down the main boulevard leading to the Vatican bearing the names of 300 children who died during Israel’s war in Gaza and southern Lebanon. The marchers didn’t enter Vatican territory and had an Italian police escort. The “Priests Against Genocide” network was born in August 2025 and currently includes over 2,500 priests and bishops from ﬁve continents, organizers said. Among those marching Tuesday was the bishop of Manfredonia, Italy, Franco Moscone. After praying near the Vatican, the protesters moved to the Palestinian and Lebanese embassies, and then onto the Rome headquarters of Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo SpA. It was a signiﬁcantly larger turnout than the march the group held last year.

CORRECTION An article Sunday about Louisiana technology ﬁrm 365Labs provided incorrect employee and revenue ﬁgures. The company has 70 employees or contractors and generates between $30 million and $50 million a year in revenue.

question that somebody who was fraudulently enrolled should have their coverage canceled,” however, “I think the question is whether this was the appropriate process by which to identify fraudulent enrollees, and also whether all of them were indeed fraudulently enrolled.” Cox said the elimination of the people from ACA programs was done outside of the normal regulatory process. The announcement comes as stubbornly high inﬂation and rising healthcare costs pressure the Trump administration to come up with a plan to bring down costs for Americans as affordability remains a central issue in the fall midterm elections. The price of ACA insurance has skyrocketed for many Americans during Trump’s second term, after Republicans opposed extending COVID-era subsidies that had helped offset the costs of health insurance for most enrollees during Biden’s term.

Associated Press

ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO By MARK SCHIEFELBEIN

President Donald Trump, left, participates in a welcome ceremony with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in May in Beijing.

Trump, Xi see tensions ﬂare over AI, trade, Iran two geopolitical strongmen circling Leaders still seek stability cally each other on the playground, trying to determine what their next move may as U.S. hosts Chinese be.” president in Washington The countries appeared to be enter-

BY DIDI TANG and E. EDUARDO CASTILLO

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — State visits usually occur when two countries are on warm terms, but U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Washington this week as their economic and tech competition is only escalating, especially through an artiﬁcial intelligence race. Neither expects any grand bargain, but the leaders are expected to play nice in their third meeting since Trump returned to the White House to try to steady fragile ties. That is despite the world’s two largest economies seeking the upper hand on AI developments and trade, while pushing for leverage in persistent hot spots like Iran and Taiwan. “The fact that they are meeting, and there’s dialogue occurring and building that relationship, is probably as important as outcomes from the meeting,” said Sen. Steve Daines, a Montana Republican who advises Trump on China and recently traveled there to lay groundwork for the summit. Cui Tiankai, a former Chinese ambassador to the U.S., said at a recent forum in Beijing that there are “always problems, sometimes very big problems” between the two countries, but “we’ll make our best efforts to maintain overall stability.”

Shift from sky-high tariffs Xi’s visit to Washington, which begins Wednesday, is his ﬁrst in 10 years. He and Trump are meeting after their countries climbed down from last year’s intense trade war, where they traded titfor-tat sky-high tariffs that threatened the global economy. China also choked off its world-leading supplies of critical minerals needed in products from electric cars to ﬁghter jets. The U.S. is not only trying to balance trade but also maintain its tech dominance to protect national security and global leadership. China, which has amassed tremendous economic, technological and military power over the past several years to close gaps with the U.S., is seeking to solidify its place in the global order. The stability both sides are seeking is “for deeply competitive reasons,” said Evan Medeiros, a senior adviser at The Asia Group consultancy. “This is basi-

ing a “new normal” of “overall stability” despite blacklisting each other’s companies and restricting the ﬂow of hightech products, said Da Wei, director of the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The leaders now should produce deals that their governments can carry out, he said, noting that “we need to move fast.”

AI race could strain any cooperation Developing AI technology has emerged as a key battleground, with both sides showing little interest in slowing down despite warnings from tech CEOs about threats that rogue AI could pose to humanity. “Whoever wins AI wins,” Trump has repeatedly said. He claimed on social media Monday that the U.S. is leading over China and that he was “not going to stiﬂe Growth, of something that will be bigger than the Industrial Revolution, or the Internet, itself.” China cannot afford to lose either. In a rare, blunt essay, Chen Yixin, head of China’s Ministry of State Security, warned that AI poses a direct threat to Communist Party rule if foreign and hostile forces achieve superior capabilities. The U.S. is already restricting exports of the most powerful AI chips to China and has accused Chinese developers of tapping into American AI models at an industrial scale to extract their capabilities. Beijing says the practice, known as distillation, is widely used, including by American companies, and has criticized the U.S. for trying to monopolize the industry. Beijing also is upset about U.S. efforts to build an alliance that excludes China, so it is seeking to craft new global AI guardrails by appealing to developing nations. However, the U.S. and China are taking a small step to cooperate on AI. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday after meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York that the U.S. has proposed a new “notification mechanism” for AI incidents that could affect national security. “We think that just like any cross-border activity, that moving from opaque to more transparency between the No. 1 and the No. 2 AI powers in the world is very important,” Bessent said.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child who was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a California couple’s wishes to have an abortion. Justice Elena Kagan denied the request from McKenna West, who was seeking conservatorship over a baby boy she gave birth to in Dallas. The brief order did not detail the legal reasoning, as is typical in emergency appeals. The decision came from Kagan because she handles appeals of cases out of California. West had previously been rejected by other courts in her efforts to have a say in the treatment of the child, who was born with a lifethreatening heart condition. She gave birth to the boy in Dallas, where most

abortions are banned, after she refused the couple’s wishes to end the pregnancy. West had asked the Supreme Court to halt a California court order that recognizes Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar as the parents of the child whom she calls Gabriel and they call Rumi. Lawyers for the couple had urged the court to reject the request, questioning what an intervention would do for medical decision making at an already chaotic time. They also accused West of overstating the prognosis for children born with the heart condition. “Such chaos would be devastating for Respondents and, most importantly, their child,” the couple told the court. West has said she believes the couple will not provide life-saving care, citing their request for an abortion at 23 weeks. Gilkar and Ahmed have denied those claims.

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Last year’s winner, Chunk, was estimated at 1,200 pounds

attorneys general Administration directive Democratic from 20 states and the District of would have barred Columbia sued. They said the change upended some immigrants three decades of policy allow-

By The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska — After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska’s heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine. Last year’s winner, Chunk — known officially as Bear 32 — is hungry for a repeat. Chunk’s weight in 2025 was estimated at 1,200 pounds, which gave him a narrow victory. This year he’s back and facing corpulent competition like Gully — aka Bear 903 — the offspring of two-time champion Grazer. The contest, which is in its 12th year, celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula, which extends from the state’s southwest corner toward the Aleutian Islands. Fat Bear Week was started in 2014 as an interactive way to inform the public about brown bears, the coastal cousins of grizzlies. The event this year features 16 bears facing off in a single-elimination, bracket-style tournament. All voting is done online at www. fatbearweek.org, with the winner declared Sept. 29. The public can watch the bears on explore.org’s livestream cameras before deciding on their favorite. “Fat bears are successful bears,” the nonprofit’s website says. They gorge on the abundant salmon that return to the Brooks River starting in late June in order to accumulate fat reserves, sometimes chomping the fish in midair as they make their way upstream to spawn. Adult male brown bears typically weigh 600 to 900 pounds in midsummer. By the time they are ready to hibernate after feasting

BY MORIAH BALINGIT AP education writer

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FILE PHOTO By E. JOHNSTON

Bear 32, known as Chunk, was estimated to weigh 1,200 pounds at Katmai National Park in Alaska in 2024.

A bear munches a salmon in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve. KATMAI CONSERVANCy PHOTO By GUy RUNCO

on migrating and spawning salmon — each eats as many as 30 ﬁsh per day — large males can weigh well over 1,000 pounds. Females are about one-third smaller. During winter hibernation, the bears do not eat or drink and lose one-third of their body weight. Voters in the online contest can review before-and-after photos of the bears, lean at the start of summer and fattened at the end. The bears are not actually weighed — imagine that process — and some fans choose their favorite based on their looks or backstory.

To be featured in the contest, the bears must frequent the area around the river. The live cameras at Brooks Falls captured the moments in 2024 when mother bear 128 Grazer’s cub slipped over the waterfall and floated into the ﬁshing spot occupied by Chunk, who attacked and injured the cub. Grazer fought Chunk, but the cub ultimately died. After the dramatic ﬁght, voting fans handed Grazer a victory over Chunk. Then Chunk returned in 2025 to take the title.

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down a Trump administration directive that would have barred some immigrants from accessing certain federal programs, including Head Start preschools, community health clinics and adult education initiatives. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, temporarily barred his administration from moving forward with the rule last year, so it was never implemented. On Monday, she made the injunction permanent. Officials from the Republican administration had said the directive would stop “illegal aliens” from accessing federal benefits by reclassifying broad swaths of social services programs under a Clinton-era law, the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act. But the rule also would have swept up many immigrants in the U.S. legally, including work and student visa holders. It also would have barred services from Temporary Protected Status holders, who are granted work permits if the U.S. government determines conditions in their home country are too dangerous to return, along with recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, who were brought to the country illegally as children and receive temporary protection from deportation and work authorization. Those groups, which are considered “nonqualified aliens” under the law, are already unable to access full Medicaid benefits and federally funded food aid and cash assistance. The Trump administration issued its directive in July 2025.

ing people to access community health clinics, domestic violence shelters and Head Start centers without proving their immigration status. They warned the harms could spread, deterring any immigrant from seeking services and throwing up barriers even for U.S. citizens unable to document their legal status. The new rules also would have put administrative burdens on underfunded social service agencies, including Head Start operators, which might have been forced to close if they were unable to comply with the directive’s new requirements, the lawsuit said. In her ruling, McElroy declared the directive “unlawful” and said the Trump administration did not follow the proper avenues to rewrite the rules. She called the administration’s actions “procedurally invalid.” She added that the administration still could pursue rule changes through the federal notice-and-comment process, which officials bypassed when they issued the directive last year. Requests for comment were sent to the departments named as defendants in the wide-ranging lawsuit. The Administration for Children and Families, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services that oversees Head Start, said it does not comment on ongoing litigation. The Labor Department referred inquiries to the Justice Department, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a statement, New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was among those who sued, hailed the judge’s ruling. “From cancer screenings to food banks to early childhood education, the federal government’s attempts to decimate the social safety net would have been catastrophic for working families,” James said.

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Trump: U.S., Iranian officials ‘Killer robots’ or met after address to leaders ‘super intelligence’? Attendees see both

President threatened to ‘annihilate’ Islamic Republic

World leaders paint different views of new technology

BY AAMER MADHANI, FARNOUSH AMIRI and EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war. Trump told reporters that his chief envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with the Iranian officials on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders but he offered few details about how the discussions transpired or the substance of the exchange. “It was a very good meeting,” Trump said. The president later added that the Iranian officials were “not the highest level, but it’s something.” The engagement comes after months of U.S.-Iran communications languishing following the collapse of a short-lived ceasefire that was brokered in June. U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha in early July for indirect talks. Earlier Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Trump is open to meeting with Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, while he’s in New York for the General Assembly. “This is a president that will meet with anybody for the most part, because he believes that engaging with people is important if you’re going to solve problems,” Rubio said on NBC’s “Today” show. Trump also met on Tuesday with leaders and senior officials from Gulf Cooperation Council nations — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates — as well as Jordan to discuss the way ahead with the war in Iran. In his address to the General Assembly, Trump made the case that he’s shown fortitude while other leaders have equivocated as he defended his decision to start a war with Iran. But Trump also suggested that he could be at a crossroads in the conflict even as he called on the Islamic Republic to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to the negotiating table to find a settle-

BY SETH BORENSTEIN AP science writer

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON

President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday at the U.N. headquarters. ment to end the conflict. “I have a big decision to make,” Trump said. “Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even the world. Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?” The president’s comments came in his wide-ranging address to the international body in which he also celebrated this year’s U.S. military operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, a new agreement to expand the U.S. military presence in Greenland, and pushed back against calls for greater regulation of the artificial intelligence industry. But at the heart of the address was a fulsome defense of the war and pushback on the notion that Iran has shown a measure of resilience. “The terrorist regime is behaving badly, not because they are strong and confident, but because they are weak and desperate,” Trump said. Most of Iran’s delegation walked out of the chamber as Trump railed against the Islamic Republic.

A busy day of diplomacy After his speech, Trump gathered with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on the sidelines of the General Assembly to sign a new security agreement. The deal, announced last week, came together after Trump repeatedly threatened to “take over” Greenland, a territory of NATO-ally

Denmark, by military force if necessary. Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will immediately begin the process of developing a larger military presence in Greenland including “building two very major military bases.” Under the deal, Greenland remains Denmark’s territory. Trump also held talks with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He’s expected to hold a more informal meeting on Tuesday evening with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez, according to the White House. Trump also took part in an event on the Shield of Americas, an initiative Trump launched with Latin American countries earlier this year focused on combatting violent cartels.

Iran war looms large The visit to the U.N. comes as Trump’s foreign policy approach — particularly his decision to start a war with Iran — has become a drag on his fellow Republicans’ hopes of retaining control of both chambers of Congress during the coming midterm elections. Nevertheless, Trump made the case in his speech that the world is better off for his leadership. “I have no interest in leaving dangers to grow for another day,” Trump said. In last year’s address at the U.N., Trump claimed the U.S. had “demolished” Iran’s nuclear capabilities after he ordered the June 2025 bombardment of three key facilities. He returned to the General Assembly nearing the seven-month mark of a new war against Iran.

Federal judge orders Texas to have air conditioning at all prisons by end of 2029 BY JAMIE STENGLE Associated Press

DALLAS — A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029, saying that inmates in lockups without it are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights. The ruling was hailed as a major victory by advocates who have fought for years

for air conditioning in prisons across Texas, where summer heat routinely soars above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman said in the 150-page order that the Texas Department of Criminal Justice must immediately begin developing a plan for the installations. He ruled that a lack of air conditioning violates the constitutional right to not be given “cruel and

unusual punishments.” “Witnesses in this case who had been incarcerated in un-air-conditioned Texas Department of Criminal Justice prisons described themselves and their fellow inmates getting sick, passing out, and reaching a level of desperation to cool off that made it ‘common’ to splash toilet water on themselves,” Pitman wrote in the ruling. “These are not humane conditions.”

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Trump: It’s super, not artificial Less than an hour later, Trump was having none of that. “The United States also totally rejects any attempt to construct a globalist scheme to control for the artiﬁcial intelligence being spoken of so much. Now here and after ofﬁcially called super intelligence, changing the name,” he said. World leaders speaking after Trump used “artificial intelligence” — not “super.” “Every major new technology brings challenges, and superintelligence is no exception,” Trump said. “Yet the very same people

who said we’ll all be dead in 12 years because of global warming, a name since reborn to climate change, because the planet was cooling, not warming, and nobody was dead. These are the same people that are now saying that AI is going to kill us all, that robots are going to attack us, and that everything is going to be a total disaster.” Trump was referring to a 2018 UN report that outlined the danger of human-caused climate change for long-term breaching of the internationally agreed-upon threshold of 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit of warming since pre-industrial time and said it was 12 years away. Studies now say that breach is imminent in the next few years. That report — along with other science documents — did not say everyone would die. It said extreme weather would get more dangerous and that reducing pollution could prevent 100 million premature deaths over the next 82 years. Also, the world has not cooled, but warmed 0.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 12 years, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Go slow but cooperate The problem is both Trump and Guterres reduce the issue to something that’s not useful, says University of Chicago computer science department chairman Henry Hoffmann. “One turns it into a science-ﬁction movie; the other turns it into a nonissue,” Hoffmann said in an email. “Both push people to pick a team instead of engaging with the real risks and the possible mitigations. There shouldn’t be ‘sides’ on whether we need adequate control over powerful autonomous systems. The interesting debate is over what mechanisms actually provide that control.” Other nations want to make sure they are not left behind during an AI race between the U.S. and China, which Trump said America is winning. French President Emmanuel Macron and Guterres also made the issue about protecting children. “Let’s not wait for the consequences to come raining down on AI,” Macron said. “We must act now to protect our children and our young people.” Finland President Alexander Stubb, like other leaders, said AI will change the world, potentially for good, but needs strong controls.

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Senior official cautions members to be more aware BY EMMA BURROWS

AP European security correspondent

BY JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MARY CLARE JALONICK

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian President Vladimir Putin is becoming “increasingly cavalier, dangerous and risk accepting,” as his war in Ukraine drags on and as he seeks to divide Western allies, NATO’s deputy commander in Europe said Tuesday. Air Chief Marshal Sir John Stringer spoke to The Associated Press at a security conference in Estonia amid warnings from some European leaders that Moscow is planning to test NATO’s collective defense pact with bolder attacks that have already included sabotage and espionage. Stringer warned that NATO members need to be aware of the “febrile environment” and be careful in their response because Putin would like to provoke the alliance into an “overreaction.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said last week that Russia might target NATO nations with deliberate drone or missile strikes while claiming they were accidental. French President Emmanuel Macron agreed and has asked his government to prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure against potential drone attacks and cyberattacks. Other European officials say the threat from Russia is serious but have called for calm. A British defense official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive security matters, said the U.K. assessment is that Putin is not seeking direct confrontation with NATO. Officials in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which border Russia, have also been more cautious about the prospect of a serious escalation after years of calling on Western nations to adopt a more hawkish approach to Moscow. “Ukraine is fighting. Russia is absorbed in Ukraine. We do not

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Curtis, of Utah, is calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate whether Donald Trump Jr. used his proximity to the presidency for financial beneﬁt, after his recent wedding party was partially bankrolled by a Russian oligarch. In a letter sent Tuesday, Curtis called on the committee to subpoena Trump Jr. over his business dealings, relationships with foreign individuals and entities, gifts or other beneﬁts he has received and any instances in which his relationship to President Donald Trump “was invoked or understood to provide value.” Curtis called for the same scrutiny of Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden. “The country should not have to accept one standard for the family of a Republican president and another for the family of a Democratic president,” Curtis wrote in the letter addressed to GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, of Iowa, chairman of the committee, and Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the top Democrat on the committee. The request by Curtis, a freshman senator who does not sit on the Judiciary panel, was a rare criticism of Trump’s family as most Republican lawmakers have stayed clear of weighing in on the president’s son. Grassley told reporters on Tuesday that he had not yet read Curtis’s letter, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said he did not “have an observation on that.” Still, the letter comes as a few Republicans have shown a recent willingness to criticize Trump’s policies after largely avoiding public breaks with Trump during much of his second term. The unpopular war in Iran, high gas

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A municipal worker carries plywood on Tuesday to board up windows of an apartment building damaged by a Russian drone strike in Kyiv, Ukraine. observe any buildup near our borders. And from that part, I think that most would agree that the perspective of direct military attack is not correct,” Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics told a small group of reporters late Tuesday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York. European countries have already faced multiple incursions of Russian drones — and several missiles — as well as a campaign of covert Russian disruption which began after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. An AP interactive map tracking that campaign shows the escalation, from 59 incidents in March 2025 to more than 210 incidents ranging from vandalism, propaganda and inﬂuence operations to arson, sabotage and cyberattacks.

Testing NATO defenses In August, German officials accused Moscow of being behind a plot at Leipzig airport where a drone with explosives was found next to a Ukrainian plane laden with jet fuel. Last month, British officials said they disrupted a Russian plot to sabotage a drone factory outside London. In August, an Estonian defense company was set on ﬁre and a weapons storage facility in Bulgaria exploded, though neither has been publicly attributed to Russia. Many saboteurs have been re-

cruited online by Russia’s intelligence services and some have no idea they are working for Moscow. That makes uncovering a plot challenging and attribution often difﬁcult. When asked by the AP in May if Russia was waging a covert campaign against the West, Putin responded: “Name one proven fact.” The line between “accidental and deliberate is quite a ﬁne one,” Stringer said, referring to incursions of drones sent off course into NATO airspace by Russian GPS jamming or other electronic countermeasures to defend against Ukrainian drone strikes. It would be possible for Russia to escalate that activity but it does not mean Moscow has decided to do so, said Stringer, NATO’s deputy supreme allied commander for Europe. While there are “a lot of different opinions as to how acute the threat is ... Russia’s attitude towards negligence” and deliberately targeting NATO neighbors “is almost the same,” Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told AP at the security conference. Both Stringer and Michal suggested the increase in covert attacks by Moscow was not because of a failure by NATO nations to stop them but as a direct consequence of Western support for Ukraine.

prices and mounting concerns about the GOP’s prospects in November’s midterm elections have brought increased scrutiny of the president from within his own party.

The Trumps say it was a gift ProPublica first reported last week that Umar Kremlev, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, helped pay to rent a private island and for a ﬁreworks show when Trump Jr. and socialite Bettina Anderson were married in the Bahamas in May. In a subsequent post on her Instagram page signed by the couple, Bettina Trump wrote that Kremlev, head of the International Boxing Association, was a “dear friend” who “very generously hosted two incredible nights of celebrations for us AFTER our wedding.” The president, who did not attend his son’s wedding, defended Kremlev’s involvement but said the money would be paid back.

Curtis calls funding ‘corruption’ Curtis, first elected to the Senate in 2024, vowed upon taking office not to shy away from disagreeing with Trump. He has publicly broken with the president several times since, including rejecting Trump’s calls to eliminate the Senate filibuster. In a July Wall Street Journal op-ed, Curtis wrote that “under no circumstance” would he support efforts to end or alter the filibuster, which requires 60 votes to advance most legislation in the 100-member chamber. Curtis’ criticism involving Trump’s son goes beyond those policy disagreements. Curtis last Friday called the gift “corruption” and vowed to say more in the coming days. “A Russian oligarch paid for a lavish wedding after-party for Donald Trump Jr., which to me just stinks. It’s corruption. I don’t like it,” Curtis said in a video posted on social media. Curtis wrote on social media that Republicans “nearly wore out the subpoena machine investigating Hunter Biden’s foreign relationships” and that they “should not unplug it now.”

‘Looksmaxxing’ inﬂuencer known as ‘Clavicular’ charged with rape BY LEAH WILLINGHAM Associated Press

BOSTON — The social media inﬂuencer “Clavicular,” who gained a following promoting the online “looksmaxxing” trend, has been charged in Massachusetts with raping a 17-year-old girl who told police she became heavily intoxicated after he gave her alcohol at his family’s Cape Cod home. Braden Peters, 20, is charged with rape, administering a substance for sexual intercourse and procuring alcohol for a person under 21 in the alleged May 23, 2025, assault in Chatham, according to court records. A clerkmagistrate found probable cause for the charges on Sept. 4, and a criminal complaint was issued Sept. 8. An email and text message were sent to Peters’ publicist seeking comment

Tuesday. Peters, who lives in Florida and is not in custody, is scheduled to be arraigned in Massachusetts on Oct. 14. “We are not commenting at this time since the proper authorities are handling this,” said Andrew Moss, one of the teen’s attorneys. The accuser told Chatham police that she and Peters began messaging on Instagram and that he later paid her to appear in “looksmaxxing” videos he streamed online. She said Peters knew she was 17 but that he told her to tell his viewers that she was 18 and that vodka he gave her was water, according to a police report. On May 23, 2025, the girl said she took a rideshare from her grandparents’ home to Peters’ family home on Morris Island, a gated community of multimilliondollar homes overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. She told

police she was greeted by Peters’ mother and grandmother before being escorted by Peters to his room, where he was livestreaming on Twitch. She told police she drank what she believed amounted to two or three shots of vodka and became increasingly intoxicated. An ofﬁcer who reviewed clips from Peters’ livestream said one showed the girl telling Peters, “Wait I’m so drunk though.” Peters responded, “It’s OK,” before the two kissed, according to the police report. After the livestream ended, she said, they went to his bedroom, where she later fell asleep and awoke the next morning to Peters raping her. The alleged assault was previously described in a lawsuit filed against Peters in Florida in April. An amended complaint ﬁled in June accused Peters of sexual battery over the Cape

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Cod encounter. The lawsuit also accuses Peters of later injecting the girl with a fatdissolving substance during a livestream without consent. Peters’ attorneys have de-

nied the lawsuit’s allegations, Attorneys for Peters in the Florida civil matter did not return an email seeking comment about the Massachusetts charges. “Looksmaxxing” has ori-

gins that trace back to the “involuntary celibate” or “incel” community, an online subculture made of people, primarily men, who believe society unjustly denies them sexual or romantic attention.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of School District No. 1 of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the “District”), on August 6, 2026, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: PROPOSITION NO. 2 OF 2 (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall School District No. 1 of the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the “District”) continue to levy a special tax of 8 mills on all property subject to taxation within the District (an estimated $7,000,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the Tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2029 and ending with the year 2038, for the purpose of providing additional support to public elementary and secondary schools in the District, dedicating one (1) mill to pay the District’s unfunded obligations for health benefits for retired employees and to establish a trust fund for said purpose to the extent permitted by law; dedicating four (4) mills to pay salaries and benefits of teachers and other employees; and dedicating three (3) mills to implement a written plan for academic school improvements, a copy of which is on file with the Secretary of the Parish School Board? The said special election will be held at each and every polling place in the Parish, which polls will open at seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. and close at eight o’clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541. The polling places at the precincts in the Parish are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election as determined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $15,900. Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Godchaux Grammar Cafeteria, 1600 Hwy. 44, Reserve, Louisiana, on THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2027, at 6:00 P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the results of the said special election. All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

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Poll workers stand outside despite rainy weather on the first day of early voting in Minnesota at the Elections & Voter Services building on Friday in Minneapolis.

use a controversial federal voter database that has been blocked by a federal judge for violating Americans’ privacy, and tried repeatedly to get lawmakers to pass a stagnant documentary proof of citizenship bill. In a last-ditch effort to hunt for noncitizen voters without detailed data from all states, DHS in August ordered a group of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services staff to pivot to a full-time manual investigation of state voter rolls, according to a federal whistleblower’s report. The whistleblower said the effort is directing federal employees to misrepresent themselves on state voter lookup tools in a way that could violate state laws. The person also warned the initiative leans on unreliable data that could wrongly implicate U.S. citizens in federal documentation. State election officials in Texas investigated registered voters who were flagged as noncitizens on their voter rolls by Trump’s federal voter database before a judge blocked its use. Of the 2,724 registered voters, it referred 117 cases to the Texas attorney general’s office for investigation.

BY MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

BOSTON — A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to investigate the conduct of the lone juror who wanted to convict the Massachusetts mother of murder in the deaths of her three young children. In a motion ﬁled Friday but made public Monday, Clancy’s lawyer asked the court to question juror Michael Desronvil about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations, his truthfulness on a questionnaire that prospective jurors ﬁlled out before the trial began and his truthfulness when jurors were questioned by the judge a day before the trial ended. Among other things, lawyer Kevin Reddington asked

the court to obtain a record of any calls or texts Desronvil made between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each day the jury deliberated. Phone use during deliberations is prohibited in the state. The judge declared a mistrial Sept. 4 after the jury insisted it couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict, despite days of trying. Eleven of 12 jurors were ready to clear Clancy of criminal responsibility, with the majority feeling that she was in the grip of a rare condition called postpartum psychosis when she strangled her kids. But Desronvil sided with the prosecutors, who had argued that Clancy knew what she was doing. Desronvil hasn’t been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with his service on the jury, though some oth-

er jurors complained that he was inﬂexible in his opinion that Clancy was guilty. Prosecutors have yet to say whether they plan on putting Clancy on trial again. She remains charged with murder and is in a psychiatric hospital until her case is resolved. In another motion on Monday, another lawyer for Clancy, Martin Weinberg, asked the judge to take the unusual step of dismissing the criminal case, rather than putting on a new trial, on the grounds that a mistrial shouldn’t have been declared in the ﬁrst place. Weinberg argued the judge should have replaced Desronvil with an alternate during the deliberations after the jury foreperson complained he was refusing to listen to the law on reasonable doubt.

A more detailed report released to the AP said a senior deputy coroner who came to the Airbnb apartment to investigate Panettiere’s death found blue pressed pills and a straw on a table that would later test positive for fentanyl. A white powdery substance was found in her suitcase in a sunglasses case, according to the report. When the investigator called Panettiere’s father, he said she planned to spend her birthday five days later in Greenville, then head to Ukraine to visit her daughter. The investigator talked to two men in the apartment with Panettiere. Both names were blocked out, but police have said her boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were with her.

Fame brought success, struggle Panettiere soared to fame in the TV shows “Heroes” and “Nashville.” In her memoir

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a Utah postal worker for throwing out more than 300 mail ballots during the state’s June primary. In the same briefing, Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter said the DOJ had charged 70 people since the start of the administration with “unlawful voting and registration offenses.” Neither Millhollin nor McCotter clarified exactly what charges their data included, or whether they overlapped. Homeland Security Investigations, as a subagency of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is generally focused on immigration-related crimes. A Justice Department spokesperson didn’t immediately respond to an emailed request for clarification. Ahead of November’s midterms, which will determine control of Congress for the final two years of his term, Trump has taken extensive measures to try to crack down on noncitizen voting. It’s something he claims is rampant and marring elections across the nation, but research shows it is incredibly rare. He signed two election-related executive orders designed in part to address the issue, both of which are tied up in legal challenges. He also has pressured states to

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NEW YORK — The Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases that have led to 160 arrests, Homeland Security Investigations senior official Matthew Millhollin said in a news briefing Tuesday. The numbers unveiled just six weeks before Election Day provide a rare status update on an initiative that has redirected federal resources and hundreds of employees to search for foul play in elections at the direction of President Donald Trump. They fall far short of the hundreds of thousands of noncitizen voters that Trump and the Department of Homeland Security have previously suggested were on the rolls. They also represent a tiny fraction of the country’s more than 211 million active registered voters, underscoring what former election officials and election law experts say is a proven fact: Voter fraud, including voting by noncitizens, is rare. “They have tried to manufacture evidence of widespread noncitizen voting, and every time they do, their numbers are incredibly small, even when they’re overstated,” said David Becker, a former U.S. Justice Department attorney who leads the nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research. “They confirm what we’ve known for years, which is that states have been doing an extraordinarily good job of keeping noncitizens off their voter lists.” Millhollin shared the arrest data at a joint news briefing with the Justice Department and the U.S. Postal Service about DOJ charges against

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, and had been in rehab just weeks before, according to a coroner’s report obtained by The Associated Press. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16. Her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson were at the home. A combination of fentanyl and its chemical byproduct, as well as the anti-anxiety medication alprazolam, a muscle relaxer and a drug used to treat major depression and other serious mental health disorders, was found in Panettiere’s system, according to a statement from the Greenville County Coroner’s Ofﬁce.

“This Is Me,” released in May, Panettiere described lifelong scars from her early fame and acknowledged being addicted to alcohol and enduring postpartum depression after the birth of her daughter, Kaya, with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko in 2014. She also endured family struggles and tragedy. Her parents’ marriage was strained and eventually ended. Her younger brother, Jansen Panettiere, who was also an actor, died of a heart condition in 2023, at age 28. Panettiere also talked about her long relationship with Hickerson and allegations that the aspiring actor physically abused her. He was charged in 2020 with multiple counts of felony abuse, and he pleaded no contest to two counts of injuring a spouse or partner and served a short time in jail due to the case. He was sentenced to four years of probation and anger management and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Hickerson completed the terms and recently asked a judge to reduce his conviction to misdemeanors; that request was denied. In 2015, Panettiere said she was in a horrible cycle of using alcohol and drugs to battle depression and anxiety and had to find a way out of the darkness. She had also entered rehab while filming the show “Nashville.” “I was the one who put myself in the first treatment center. I was drowning,” she said in a 2023 interview with Women’s Health magazine. As a child, Panettiere acted in commercials and soap operas, including as the ever-troubled Lizzie Spaulding on “Guiding Light.” In “This Is Me,” she wrote that the traumas her character endured, from being kidnapped to killing her mother’s boyfriend, led her to associate “catastrophe with adoration.”

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Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention Attorney says he was taken to the hospital a second time

Demonstrators gather on Monday in response to the shooting of Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan man who was shot in his vehicle by an ICE officer on Sunday in Austin, Texas.

BY ANNA WILDER and JESSE BEDAYN Associated Press/ Report for America

AUSTIN, TEXAS — A judge has ordered a Venezuelan man shot in Texas by a federal immigration officer to appear in court as his attorneys seek to stop his removal from the U.S. and criticize his medical care, saying he remains in pain from a bullet lodged in his back. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, was back in a federal detention center Tuesday after being treated and released at a hospital for a second time since he was shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Sunday in Austin, according to his attorney, Kate Lincoln-Goldﬁnch. Austin police on Tuesday released body camera footage showing Garces Perez hunching over in the front seat of his car and grabbing his shoulder and rocking back and forth after the shooting. An ofﬁcer later cut off Perez’s shirt, and a wound can be seen in his upper back. Democratic U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas said he planned to visit Garces Perez on Wednesday to “check on his condition and demand his release.” The Department of Homeland Security

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ficers in an unmarked truck sideswiped his car twice, Lincoln-Goldfinch has said. He was shot and taken to a hospital, then released into ICE custody with a bullet still in his back, she said. U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia ordered Garces Perez to appear in person at a hearing Sept. 30 in San Antonio in response to a lawsuit filed by his attorney, who is seeking to stop attempts to remove him from the country. In the order, Garcia Judge sets court hearing wrote that “petitioner must Garces Perez was making be present at the hearing.” In court filings, Garces a DoorDash delivery Sunday afternoon when ICE of- Perez’s lawyers said he was

defended Garces Perez’s treatment and its operations, saying ICE would not slow down or leave Austin. Castro has joined other Democrats in sharply criticizing the shooting, which came amid a surge in enforcement during President Donald Trump’s second term. The encounter has sparked protests in Austin, including a gathering outside the Texas Capitol on Monday night.

forced to sleep on a cement floor at an ICE temporary processing center before being transferred to a detention center in the rural town of Pearsall. They also alleged that he was questioned without an attorney present. Garces Perez entered the U.S. in 2024 using CBP One, a program begun under President Joe Biden that allowed migrants to make appointments with U.S. authorities to be considered for asylum, Lincoln-Goldfinch said. President Donald Trump ended the program on his first day in office. Garces Perez was an asy-

lum seeker and had a valid work permit, according to Lincoln-Goldﬁnch. She said a judge issued a deportation order after the man missed an immigration court hearing because the notice was sent to a former address.

Police release footage Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said Tuesday that an off-duty detective reported the incident after witnessing and recording black SUVs surrounding a dark blue Toyota Corolla. Ten to 15 minutes later, Davis said, he takes a video where three gunshots and sirens can be

heard. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, did not immediately respond to questions Tuesday about whether the federal officer who shot Garces Perez was wearing a bodyworn camera. Davis said she did not know whether federal officers on the scene were wearing body cameras. ICE has said its field officers nationwide will have body-worn cameras by the end of September. Davis said there was a pursuit that went through some side neighborhoods that ended on a side street about 200 yards from where Perez was eventually shot. The body worn camera videos released by Austin police do not show what led up to the shooting. The body warn camera footage begins with an officer walking up to Garces Perez’s car after the shooting and interacting with federal officers on the scene. The videos are partially muted, and Garces Perez is speaking Spanish to the officers. State troopers are also on the scene. An officer asks one of the federal officers if Garces Perez is under arrest and is told yes. On Monday, Perez called into a news conference and told reporters he had received no pain medication and slept on the floor. DHS said in a statement Tuesday that Garces Perez was receiving medical care “around the clock, including pain medication” and had slept on a bed.

Family: Man complained about lack of care before death Detainee is third in less than six months to die at ICE facility

BY JACK BROOK and DORANY PINEDA Associated Press/ Report for America

medical care and was seen by medical professionals,” an agency statement said. Sufficient food, water and insulin at regular intervals is crucial with type 1 diabetes for managing blood sugar levels to avoid a lifethreatening health condition, said Dr. Rajesh Garg, who heads the diabetes unit at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. “If they are under any stress, then they need even more care and then they need to test their blood sugar at regular times,” Garg said. “If there isn’t proper food and water, that is going to stress his system.” Scott Sutterfield, a spokesperson for LaSalle Corrections, the contractor managing the facility with the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office, said the death is under review and declined to answer questions. He said the company is committed to “the highest standards of care.” Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Winn Parish Coroner’s Office did not respond to requests for comment. Medical examiners and coroners have ruled diabetes was a contributing factor in at least six of the ICE detainees’ deaths during Trump’s second presidency. Detainees with diabetes have frequently complained in court filings of inconsistent access to insulin and other medications. The deaths come amid mounting scrutiny of ICE detention facilities and whether they are medically neglecting detainees and forcing them to live in inhumane conditions, charges that ICE denies.

NEW ORLEANS — A 36-yearold Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of missing insulin shots and meals to manage his diabetes is the third detainee to die in less than six months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana. Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena was found unresponsive Sept. 18 at Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, ICE said in a statement. It said staff began lifesaving measures before he was taken by ambulance to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The man’s sister, his girlfriend and a detainee held in the cell beside Marchena’s told The Associated Press that he complained of missed meals and shots and not drinking enough water to control his type 1 diabetes as he was moved between facilities in multiple states. Marchena’s condition worsened after he arrived at Winn, and he died less than a week later, his family said. The official cause of death is pending further medical examination. The correctional center had recently been found to have fallen short of federal standards, including for medical care, by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector Detainee: man was vomiting General. Homeland Security’s OfTwo other ICE detainees fice of Inspector General have died at the complex issued a report in June since April. that said an unannounced inspection at Winn found Nearly 60 have died violations of standards Marchena is at least the governing medical care, 58th ICE detainee to die food service, use of force since President Donald and other subjects. Among Trump returned to office in violations, it reported froJanuary 2025, according to zen food not being stored tracking by AP. Immigrant properly. advocates say the deaths Medical staff at Winn are a sign that authorities failed to keep updated treatare failing to properly over- ment documents and laborasee the detention of tens of tory testing records, which thousands of immigrants could “negatively impact swept up in the administra- detainee health care and tion’s aggressive deporta- safety,” the report warned. It said ICE agreed with nine tion strategy. ICE said Marchena’s medi- recommendations to imcal care was appropriate. prove conditions at Winn, “Marchena received proper and had implemented sev-

eral of them. Marchena’s sister, Franciny Marchena, said her brother told her no one was checking his blood sugar levels to ensure they were stable. “A person who is healthy and taking their diabetes medication has no reason to collapse the way my brother did,” she told AP, speaking in Spanish from Costa Rica. His sister said his health began to worsen about two weeks ago when he was in an immigration detention center in Michigan and was put in a security cell after an argument with another detainee. After being transferred to Winn, Marchena told his sister and girlfriend that he had chest pain and was not getting enough to drink or eat, including because the food was sometimes spoiled. It was not known if he had an underlying heart condition. Marchena also voiced these concerns to Luis Herrera Andy, a Honduran man detained at Winn in the adjacent cell, who noted Marchena only received irregular insulin shots. A doctor gave Marchena pills for his chest pain but he returned angry, Herrera said, recalling his words: “This place is crap. They don’t help you with anything here. You could even die here.” The day before Marchena was found dead, he had stomach pain, headaches, chills, and was vomiting, Herrera said. He was a pale purple color and wet with sweat. Hours before his death, Marchena’s girlfriend Ana Leon Castro said, he called around midnight to say the pills weren’t helping. “All they gave him was a pill — that was it for the treatment,” Leon Castro said. Cardiac arrest — when the heart suddenly stops pumping — can occur from too little or too much insulin in a diabetic person, said Garg at Harbor-UCLA. Vomiting, headaches, nausea and stomach pain are all symptoms that can indicate a life-threatening insulin deﬁciency, though there could be other causes such as an infection.

Four children Marchena was the first Costa Rican detainee to die in an ICE facility under Trump’s second presidency. He entered the U.S. without legal status in February

2021, ICE said in a statement. ICE said Marchena had prior misdemeanor convictions for retail fraud and property destruction before he was arrested in January

by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department in Michigan for assault. In July, an immigration judge ordered him to be deported, according to DHS. His sister Franciny said

Marchena, who worked as a ride service driver and had four children, had requested bail and voluntary deportation to Costa Rica, but it was denied. ICE did not respond when asked about the denial.

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more a direct impact on residents’ finances, have already begun to spur controversy. The roll forward, if approved, would come after the council this month signed off on a 33% increase to the monthly sanitation fee despite stark opposition from residents. On Tuesday, council Vice President Matthew Willard said the tax hike would hurt vulnerable residents, such as those with tax freezes on their homes. Serving mostly seniors and those with disabilities, a statewide policy locks in home assessment values for some residents to prevent tax increases. “For me, the one that is the least palatable is the roll forward,” Willard said. At the same time, service

cuts Moreno laid out seemed unpopular. Nellie Catzen, executive director for Committee for a Better New Orleans, criticized proposed cuts to mental health services, youth internships and workforce development, among other programs she said have contributed to the city’s violent crime decrease. “What I’m concerned about is a pretty narrow definition of essential services that’s reﬂected in this budget,” Catzen said, adding that the cuts would “will put the pain you mentioned on the most vulnerable people, people who are already hurting.” Email Joni Hess at joni. hess@theadvocate.com.

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Absent a roll forward or some other form of new revenue, Moreno’s budget would do away with staff furloughs while protecting sanitation and infrastructure maintenance. The New Orleans Recreation and Development Commission and the city’s Council on Aging – two priorities identified by residents who attended recent town halls on the budget — would also be protected. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office would get a 13% increase. But the budget proposes cutting 152 full-time city jobs, about 3% of the city’s workforce, as well as overtime and other personnel costs. The full-time jobs are a mix of filled and vacant positions, officials said. Among the departments on the chopping block are the Departments of Safety and Permits and Finance and nonofficer positions within the New Orleans Police Department. The New Orleans Fire Department

can tell you that we will be back swimming above water and no longer drowning,” Moreno said Monday. The mayor said the proposed cuts are especially difficult this budget cycle because of the heavy toll reductions have already had on city services this year. City officials have said those measures helped the city close an unprecedented budget hole. City staff layoffs and furloughs, overtime pay reductions and the clawback of millions of owed dollars from Sewerage & Water Board and other agencies, were largely met with little pushback from the community. But many of Moreno’s latest plans to balance the 2027 budget, which have

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would also see a 10% cut because of unbudgeted terminal leave payouts and fire pension payments this year, and because nearly $3 million of its funding was tied to a federal grant it did not receive, Giarrusso said. NOFD Union President Aaron Mischler said the union would not comment on the plan until the city makes a decision about a millage roll forward. Rapid response cleanups after Carnival parades, which the city has become well-known for, could be reduced by $1.7 million, although sanitation services would largely remain intact. The city would cut $5 million and likely shut down its low-barrier shelter, Moreno said. Giarrusso’s office would see a $19 million budget reduction, which is largely the removal of extra funding officials parked there this year to offset unexpected costs associated with the budget crisis. But Moreno and Giarrusso would also take a 10% salary cut, which would save an additional $50,000. Officials hope to offset some of the reductions by shifting costs from the general fund to tap other funding sources, such as federal grants. Nearly $1 million in grass cutting and tree trimming services, for instance, could be covered by federal Community Development Block Grants under Moreno’s plan. Moreno said the city will continue to look for other funding sources. The council is expected to adopt a final budget by Dec. 1, and council members will hear from city department leaders about their needs in the coming weeks. “Once we get through this budget and go into 2027, I

The city’s 2027 revenue to its main operating fund, the general fund, is $748 million. But 2027 spending requests from city departments totaled $847 million, which is level with what departmental spending is projected to be this year. That creates an actual operating deﬁcit of nearly $100 million, according to the administration. But Moreno’s budget proposal includes about $22 million in one-time revenue sources, mostly federal grant reimbursements. That represents a sharp decrease in reliance on income that can’t be counted on year after year. This year, about 18% of the general fund was funded through one-time money, though next year, it will be just 2%. Ofﬁcials say this will put the city government on more stable financial ground in future years, albeit at a smaller size. “The goal is to not have to go through this all over again going forward,” said Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso in an interview Monday. A millage increase if approved could raise an extra $26 million for the city’s general fund and for agencies like the New Orleans Police Department, the New Orleans Fire Department and

for New Orleans’ parks and public playgrounds. The administration ﬂoated a $26 million millage proposal on Friday but originally said that $42 million could be generated if the city decides to roll forward all millages under its control, including millages for the New Orleans Public Library, the Audubon Commission and other agencies. The $26 million option is tied to about 4.51 extra mills, which would result in a $112 increase in the annual tax bill of $300,000 home with a homestead exemption, according to the Orleans Parish Assessor’s Office. The assessor’s ofﬁce did not immediately return a request for comment on the impact of the $42 million option.

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fees and permit fees, which would combine for as much as $7 million. But the possible tax and fee measures would make up less than half the deficit, meaning steep cuts are likely under any scenario. Moreno said she will weigh in on which programs should be saved if the council adds revenue, but said the ﬁnal outcome would be a collaboration between the executive and legislative branches. Some council members, citing resident concerns, signaled Tuesday that a millage increase would be a tough sell. Council member Jason Hughes questioned how the administration could ask residents to pay higher taxes when the quality of some city services is subpar. He pointed to a field of complaints from residents about excessively tall grass in New Orleans East, particularly a band of overgrowth at Dwyer and Wright roads. “We’re saying we need more money. We want residents to put more skin in the game, but if they’re getting a level of excuses and poor quality of services for what they’re currently paying, what’s the incentive to pay more?” Hughes said. Council member Freddie King III was less critical, saying basic service delivery could require “tough decisions, maybe unpopular decisions.” “If we collectively educate people as much as possible, maybe those tough decisions — which may or may not be made, who knows — can be tolerated,” King said.

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of his head remain undetermined, though a witness said Wells at one point slipped awkwardly off the boat the day he disappeared. He continued to socialize after the fall and did not seem seriously injured, according to the report. Apparently addressing rumors spreading online about potential drug use the day Wells went missing, the grand jury also determined the teen did not have cocaine in his system at the time of his death and found no evidence that he had ever used the drug. He had purchased alcohol with a fake ID, according to the report.

Continued from page 1A concerns about the investigation. In a video posted to social media Monday, McIlrath called the grand jury’s investigation “thorough and exhaustive” and said there is “absolutely no evidence” that Wells’ death was racially motivated. “The death of Nolan Wells has devastated our community,” she said in the video. “Outsiders and inﬂuencers have attempted to exploit Nolan’s death to divide and create chaos here. But we are better together.”

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gal team, according to the report. While the pathologist conﬁrmed that Wells’ “internal neck structures” were “appropriately” retained by Mississippi’s medical examiner, the independently hired doctor was able to review them and received all other body parts and organs needed for the autopsy. Both the medical examiner and independent pathologist could not determine Wells’ cause or manner of death and called drowning the “diagnosis of exclusion,” meaning all other possibilities were ruled out. While the report states that the medical examiner and pathologist disagreed about the presence of bruising on Wells’ shoulder and buttocks, the cause of that injury and the bruising found on the back

The grand jury ultimately found that Wells chose to stay on Horn Island as his friends left by boat, and that the condition of his body and location where it was discovered are consistent with drowning. Jurors also acknowledged that there is no statute of limitations on homicide cases in Mississippi and extended sympathies to Wells’ family and friends. “If credible evidence comes to light in the future that suggests Mr. Wells’ death was nonaccidental,” the report states, “this matter should be represented to the Jackson County Grand Jury for further consideration.” Crump, alongside attorney Eric Hertz, announced that another news conference will be held in Orlando on Thursday, where they will address the ﬁndings of a digital forensic expert who examined Wells’ phone, including its location data and how the phone was handled before it was turned over to police. “(McIlrath) will have you accept that Nolan Wells’ death can be summarized in three words: We’ll never know,” Crump said. “But Nolan’s family offers three other words: We will never stop.”

respond to requests for comment on the proposed use of the Lawless building or what future joint training exercises might entail. At least one other school is being used as a military and law enforcement training site. NOLA Public Schools allowed the NOPD SWAT team and U.S. Army Special Forces to use the former Edna Karr High School campus for a joint training exercise Sept. 21-26, which NOPD advised could

bring low-flying helicopters and loud bangs to the Old Aurora area. LeDuff said NOLA Public Schools security staff will shadow the agencies during the exercise. The school district was told that the training was to practice coordination among agencies because New Orleans hosts many large-scale events, LeDuff told the School Board. “This was an opportunity to get multiple agencies together,” he said.

The response Wells’ family and Crump spoke publicly about the grand jury’s ﬁndings at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, where they held a news conference Tuesday that largely focused on the independent autopsy performed on Wells. The independent autopsy — commissioned by Wells’ family and Crump and released in July — found the cause of his death to be undetermined, matching the autopsy from the state Medical Examiner’s Ofﬁce. Crump, however, noted that bruises were found on Wells’ back and the back of his head and alleged that Mississippi medical examiners did not photograph the injuries during the investigation. “My question is, how can a jury come to the conclusion of drowning, despite knowing there was trauma to his body and despite hearing many inconsistencies?” Christine Wonsley said. Crump called for further investigation in a post on social media. “No true bill does not resolve how Nolan Wells died,” he said. “The public still deserves a clear

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Ben Crump, right, an attorney for the family of Nolan Wells, speaks at a news conference in Stonecrest, Ga., on Tuesday, accompanied by Nolan Wells’ parents, Elmore and Christine Wonsley. rors from Jackson County, ranging in age from 27 to 68. Twelve jurors are White, five are Black, one is Asian, two are Hispanic, two are Native American and another identified as “other,” according to the report. Jurors issued 132 subpoenas and heard from 43 witnesses as part of their investigation. Seven individuals were called to testify before the grand jury. The jury also had full access to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office investigation into Wells’ death, including witness testimony, cellphone records, and videos and recordings. The grand jury heard testimony from the forensic pathologist Wells’ family retained to Evidence, autopsy report conduct an independent autopsy The grand jury, which was sworn and requested all additional eviin on April 20, is made up of 23 ju- dence gathered by the family’s leaccount supported by records, evidence, and independent scrutiny.” Edward Andrew Paltzik, the attorney for three friends who were among those with Wells the day he went missing, praised the grand jury report in a Facebook post: “We said it all along: Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, and Morgan Seymour were always completely innocent. There was never any doubt. They are terrific people,” Paltzik said. Calling the investigation “unprecedented both in care and scope,” Paltzik called for Crump to apologize to his clients, saying Crump had “some serious explaining to do.”

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its former training academy at 4650 Paris Ave. unused. Continued from page 1A Repurposing plans for the facility are currently under review, NOPD public information The repurposing of Lawless officer Aaron Looney said. The comes as the Orleans Parish 24,000-square-foot academy buildSchool Board is likely to close ing opened in 2009 and underwent more schools due to declining a $5.4 million renovation in 2017, enrollment, which could result in but recently the city-owned buildmore vacant school buildings in ing had been plagued by air-condithe coming years. tioning failures. NOPD’s move to Lawless leaves The Rev. Willie Calhoun, a 9th

Ward community advocate who attended Lawless when it was a junior high school, said he supported the building’s use as a training facility but hoped the community would have access to the auditorium, gym and a few classrooms for an arts and culture program. “If we leave it sitting there unoccupied the only thing that can happen is it’ll be broken into, grafﬁtied,” Calhoun said. The U.S. Army and NOFD did not

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tors are complying with rules for reporting child abuse after two Lyon Elementary administrators Facing concerned parents and pleaded guilty for failing to do so. During a seven-hour special calls for reform, St. Tammany Parish School Board members plan to meeting Monday evening at the CJ launch a districtwide investigation Schoen Administrative Complex into how schools and administra- in Covington, the board said it will

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vote next month to hire a thirdparty ﬁrm to probe all 55 schools and the district’s central ofﬁce for “compliance with administrative processes, communications and mandatory reporting.” The school system confirmed Monday that Lauryn Faciane, 50,

the former principal of Lyon, and Tonya Barth, 55, who previously served as the school’s assistant principal, are no longer employed by the district. Both were arrested in May and later pleaded guilty to charges of failure to report abuse of a child. Each had been on administrative leave and were being paid, but that period ended late last week.

The incident has sparked an outcry among some parents concerned about child safety and how schools are prepared to address it. District Attorney Collin Sims said in a statement earlier this month the charges for Faciane and Barth stemmed from violations of Louisiana’s mandatory reporting laws,

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Entergy New Orleans launches $4 million pole upgrade

Owners agree to address concerns BY LARA NICHOLSON Staff writer

The once-bustling Esplanade Mall, now considered the largest blighted property in Kenner, will get a major cleanup in the coming months after mall owners agreed to fix several long-standing concerns to avoid code violation penalties. A consent judgment signed Thursday by Mayor’s Court Magistrate Marion Floyd between the mall’s owner, Pacifica Square and the city of Kenner laid out a laundry list of 15 repairs, security upgrades and other cleanup tasks in and around the property in the next 15 to 45 days. Those fixes include: n Providing adequate exterior lighting within 30 days n Securing all points of entry within 30 days n Removing trash and debris from various parts of the property within 15-30 days n Inspecting access around escalators, elevators, shafts and mechanical areas to identify hazards that could cause harm and barricading access to prevent falls within 45 days.

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OIG dings oversight of NORD clubs Agency failed to collect proper fees, report finds

BY JONI HESS

STAFF PHOTOS By SOPHIA GERMER

Entergy workers go up in buckets by a pole that will be replaced, during a news conference on Tuesday about a new gridhardening project at Harrell Park in New Orleans.

Electrical grid to be strengthened in Leonidas, Holly Grove BY JONAH MEADOWS Staff writer

Entergy New Orleans broke ground Tuesday on a $4 million project to strengthen the electrical grid by upgrading 94 poles over about 1.6 miles of its distribution network in the Leonidas and Holly Grove neighborhoods. Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy Secretary Dustin Davidson and U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy Katie Jereza joined Entergy New Orleans CEO Deanna Rodriguez at a news conference to mark the beginning of the project, which is projected to save about $7.4 million in outage-related costs over the next 50 years. “Every pole that we harden helps us sustain the winds that are higher and faster

these days, and it will help us with the storms that come our way and certainly impact our customers so that their power doesn’t go out,” Rodriguez said. “If it goes out, we’re able to restore more quickly.” More than half of the cost of the project, which also includes tree-trimming around wires, is covered by an Energy Department grant. It’s one of 13 across the state to have been selected by Department of Conservation and Energy to receive federal Grid Resilience State And Tribal Formula Grants. “That federal support is helping Entergy New Orleans build on grid modernization initiatives undertaken over the past several years, allowing communities to realize

Katie Jereza, assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity, left; Dustin Davidson, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy; and Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New Orleans, hold a news conference Tuesday about a new grid-hardening ä See ENTERGY, page 2B project at Harrell Park in New Orleans.

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New Orleans’ public recreation department failed to collect money for youth sports programs and foster new booster clubs across the majority of its active parks, New Orleans Inspector General Ed Michel’s ofﬁce wrote in a recent report. The OIG report released Tuesday found that the New Orleans Recreation and Development Commission failed to follow its own booster club policies for collecting money and recruiting a strong network of clubs to support the underfunded agency’s athletic programs. NORD’s policies allow for one club at each of its 42 active parks

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Groups team up to fight antisemitism, racism Community CenNational Urban League, Anti-Defamation League share resources atter,”theheJewish said. “I think there was a

BY VIOLET BUCARO Staff writer

The National Urban League and the Anti-Defamation League said Tuesday that the two organizations plan to share resources in their ongoing battle against hate, extremism and discrimination against minorities. Leaders of both advocacy

groups spoke before a crowd of more than 100 people gathered at the Orpheum Theater in downtown New Orleans about how data-tracking tools and a common staff member can aid in their shared mission to combat hate and prejudice. Marc Morial, the Urban League’s president and CEO and former mayor of New Orleans,

was the ﬁrst Black student to attend Christian Brothers School. He said he witnessed antisemitism and racism throughout his upbringing, and he said people need to be better educated about the history and cultures of others. “Here in this city, growing up in the 1960s, the ﬁrst time I ever entered a swimming pool was

unique relationship in the South between the African American and the Jewish communities … which stemmed from the … days of segregation, the antisemitism, the anti-Black racism that was baked into the community.” Jonathan Greenblatt, the AntiDefamation League’s national director, said he believes social

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Ex-RTA official back in running for CEO BY BLAKE PATERSON Staff writer

Mark Major, a former Regional Transit Authority executive who didn’t reach the ﬁnal round in the agency’s search for a new CEO, is now back in the running. The RTA’s board of commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday adding Major, the former deputy CEO at the RTA, to its list of Major three ﬁnalists. The list also includes Justin Augustine, the former regional vice president for Transdev Services Inc., and Reginald “Reggie” Mason, CEO of the Greensboro Transit Agency in North Carolina. The transit advocacy group RIDE New Orleans plans to host a public forum on Oct. 26 where riders and

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Continued from page 1B and in this case the alleged incidents not reported included “sexual conduct that occurred on campus between students 8-9 years old.” Sims said neither a school resource officer nor any law enforcement were notified of any incident. The Monday meeting was originally scheduled to open with an executive session and then a period of public comments. But board members reversed the order and allowed 25 speakers to go first. One by one, concerned residents, parents and one student came to the podium to air their concerns, largely over the mandatory reporting issue. Kristin Bourg, who had an 8-year-old nonverbal, autistic student at Lyon but pulled him out before this school year, said she is concerned about how the school operates. “My son started Lyon happy, but today he cannot

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Continued from page 1B the anticipated benefits of a stronger system sooner,” Jereza said. “These are practical investments designed to make a tangible difference for the people and businesses that depend on the grid every day.” Jereza, who runs the Energy Department’s Ofﬁce of Electricity, highlighted the nearby Sewerage & Water Board facility as one of the 1,900 residential, commercial and industrial customers poised to benefit from the upgrade. “That means these improvements not only support homes and businesses, but also infrastructure that provides essential services to this community,” she said. The $300 million S&WB power complex has recently been in the City Council’s crosshairs after it failed

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Continued from page 1B that have athletic programs. The OIG’s report focused on Lakeview Boosters in Lakeview and Harrell Boosters in the Carrollton area as the backdrop to measure NORD’s policy compliance. NORD failed to collect registration fees across its playgrounds as dictated by the city’s code, a loss of about $150,000 annually “that could have been used to support youth sports programming and jeopardizing fair competition by allowing ﬁnancial disparities between teams,” the report said. And because there’s no electronic payment method for parents to easily pay NORD, coaches are tapped to collect the fees and submit them for the roster. NORD data, however, showed that 55% of teams did not submit

other community members will be able to meet and hear from the candidates, RTA Board Chair Ann Duplessis said Tuesday. At its meeting on Oct. 27, the RTA board will interview each of the candidates again in executive session before holding a public vote to select a winner, Duplessis said. Major was one of five semifinalists for the top job and in August was interviewed by the RTA board. He didn’t advance to the final round of three, but after finalist Bernard Jackson, the chief operating officer at the New York City Transit Authority, withdrew from consideration, his name was raised to replace him in the final round. The resolution Tuesday received unanimous support from the four RTA

board members present and replaces Jackson with Major, the next runner-up in the August vote. Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, RTA board member Erika Mann said she reached out individually to the three board members who couldn’t attend — Barbara Major, Mitch Guidry Jr., and Tyrone Casby — and said all were in favor of the resolution. RIDE New Orleans last week said that due to concerns about the hiring process, it was no longer going to participate in a public forum for the CEO candidates that had been planned for Monday. But Courtney Jackson, RIDE’s executive director, said in an interview Tuesday that they spoke with both Duplessis and city ofﬁcials about their concerns and decided that the best path forward was to host

the public forum. Ahead of the Oct. 26 forum, Jackson said RIDE plans to release a scorecard evaluating each of the three ﬁnalists. The analysis will be conducted by a group of riders and transit professionals, Jackson said, and is aimed at giving the public as much information as possible in advance of the forum. “At the end of the day, its imperative that we have transparency,” Jackson said. “We think that having a public forum led by a transit advocacy organization whose North Star is transit riders is the way to go on this.”

safely return. He has nightmares about school, he regressed significantly, and his behavior tells us something is seriously wrong,” Bourg said. She said she reported the situation to the school and district but was ignored “for months.” Later, she said she was told by the school system to “put him on the bus and see what happens.” Others had similar stories throughout the 80-minute speaking period that included School Board representative Gia Baker, who came around from her chair at the dais. Coming to tears during her allotted three minutes of speaking time, she said that there were a number of people to blame for the alleged incident at Lyon. “A para educator at (at Lyon) failed these two children. Two teachers failed these children. A guidance counselor failed these children. The assistant principal failed these children. The principal failed these children. The (school resource ofﬁcer) failed these children,” Baker said. “It

appears to me from the bottom up everyone shifted their burden to report to the next person.” Justin Bleker, who was raped at Abney Elementary School in 2007 by a then-janitor at the school, spoke out against the school system as he and his mother, Rebecca Bleker Hickman, have at multiple previous meetings. “The man who raped me was hired by (now-retired superintendent) Pete Jabbia, and Pete Jabbia was over HR and ignored the background check,” Bleker said. “His own system, this system failed.” Later, when they went behind closed doors to discuss what actions they may take, board members spent more than five hours debating what to do next. “We have asked the superintendent (Frank Jabbia) a lot of very necessary questions, hard questions,” Board President Amanda Reed Martin said. “And we have decided to initiate an investigation done by an independent firm that has expertise in education to evaluate every single

school site, including central ofﬁce.” One board member, Michelle Hirstius, said that wasn’t enough, and raised the prospect of putting Jabbia on paid leave during a probe. Jabbia did not speak publicly at the meeting, and the school system’s communications director, Meredith Mendez, said he had no comment Tuesday morning. Board member Adaline Rutherford, who represents the district that Lyon sits in, said early Tuesday morning after executive session had ended that the new administration at the school, Principal Ben Strohl and Assistant Principal Kaci Puglia are doing “an amazing job.” “They are working hard to make sure our school is going to be strong again,” she said. “They are doing their best. I see it. I am there almost everyday.”

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Jim Derry covers St. Tammany Parish, and has been part of The TimesPicayune staff for much of the past 36 years. He can be reached via email at jderry@theadvocate.com.

Entergy Louisiana is working through a $1.9 billion resilience program. That program’s cost is being covered by a surcharge on ratepayers’ bills, while the cost of the Entergy New Orleans programs is already baked into rates already. Davidson said further federally supported grid hardening, via grants funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is planned in Louisiana’s industrial corridor. “As we talk about the 60% STAFF PHOTO By SOPHIA GERMER of grain making its way down to Port of New Orleans Deanna Rodriguez, president and CEO of Entergy New or the amount of energy that Orleans, left, and Katie Jereza, assistant secretary for the Louisiana exports to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity, talk Tuesday world, it’s important that our after a news conference about a new grid-hardening project, grid remains hardened,” Daat Harrell Park in New Orleans. vidson said. “We cannot have a single during Tropical Storm Ar- harden the grid. Company moment of downtime or officials want another $400 any lack of electricity being thur. Tuesday’s groundbreak- million to extend the pro- provided to those refineries, ing comes as Entergy New gram for another five years those chemical manufacturOrleans is about halfway but have yet to get City ers, or any other critical inthrough its $100 million “ac- Council approval. frastructure that we have,” Outside of New Orleans, he said. celerated resilience plan” to

registration fees in 2024, according to the report. Registration fees for average-income households are set at $43 in the city’s charter, but NORD has typically charged $5 across its clubs in recent years. Evaluators found, however, that NORD hasn’t consistently collected either amount and individual teams often charged families much more. Volunteer coaches reported fees ranging from zero dollars to more than $150. NORD officials, in response, said that appropriate staff training and oversight of booster club operations are already in place and that much of that oversight is handled by its longtime athletic director, Jermaine Hall, and a trained booster club liaison. “We deliver quality programs and services to thousands of New Orleanians across the city, despite signiﬁcant stafﬁng and resource

limitations. We recognize the gaps identiﬁed in the review and are focused on addressing them with clearer, more consistent processes moving forward,” NORD spokesperson Emily Oliver said in a statement Tuesday. Booster clubs are often viewed as the lifeblood of public recreation in that the community-led groups are responsible for fundraising, team management, ﬁnding resources for teams and improving park conditions. Clubs are often run by parents and volunteer coaches who help manage a range of NORD’s offerings, including basketball, football and softball. Booster clubs were once plentiful across NORD parks but the number has dwindled over the years, crippling an essential resource that could boost the beleaguered department’s offerings and funding for programs.

To be ofﬁcially recognized, clubs have to hold information meetings and recruit at least 20 members. They have to hold an election for officers, obtain a bank account and apply to NORD for approval. Any donations and money the club raises through efforts like food concessions should be deposited into their bank account. But the OIG noted two occasions where Harrell Boosters accepted over $1,000 in donations to support programming for things like holiday meals, shirts, transportation and food, but the money wasn’t deposited into the club account. Failure to do so is a violation of NORD’s own booster club bylaws. In the case of a $1,550 donation for holiday meals, NORD had record of the names, dates and amounts of the disbursements, but because payments weren’t

STAFF PHOTO By VIOLET BUCARO

Former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, left, and Jonathan Greenblatt speak Tuesday at the ‘Together We Rise’ panel discussion at the Orpheum Theater.

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noon, and Anti-Defamation League Regional Director Lindsay Baach Friedmann said more information about the dual employee will be announced in the coming days. “Across the country, but especially here in New Orleans, it’s all about building community and coming together and being stronger as shared forces,” she said. “And that’s really the ultimate goal.” Founded in 1910, the National Urban League formed to unite and empower underserved communities and African Americans, and now works with 92 local afﬁliates and hundreds of communities. Founded in 1913, the Anti-Defamation League is known for its mission to combat antisemitism and discrimination against Jewish communities. The Urban League will host a virtual town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday, which is led by summer interns to discuss civic engagement and promote voter participation among young voters.

media and false information are dividing people and fueling discrimination and hatred toward minorities. “I think social media is scrambling our minds, and Marc and I are very concerned about that. And I think the cynicism and the distrust that’s so rampant is sort of feeding these conspiracy groups, again splitting us from each other,” he said. “It’s never been more important to come together.” Greenblatt, who worked in former President Barack Obama’s administration, encouraged the crowd to speak out against hate. “I believe so deeply, so profoundly that this ﬁghting antisemitism and anti-racism, it’s linked, it’s synced up,” he said. “The number one thing we all need to do — and I think it’s a human thing, not a Black or Jewish thing, a human thing — is to be able to put ourselves in other people’s shoes.” The plan to share re- Email Violet Bucaro sources was not discussed at violet.bucaro@ in detail Tuesday after- theadvocate.com.

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Continued from page 1B The judgment states that if Pacifica completes all the requirements, the city will dismiss code violations against the mall along with any associated fines. Stephen Dwyer, an attorney representing Pacifica, said Friday that the owners look forward to working with the city and intend to meet every deadline set. Kenner leaders say this is the first sign of cooperation from the mall owners since the property became vacant after Hurricane Ida in 2021. As it has sat idle for years, the mall building has become a scourge for elected officials and residents over complaints of blight and crime such as copper wire theft and other vandalism. “We have a good path forward,” Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley said. “We’re certainly going to keep their feet to the fire.” Kenner police have made 89 arrests at the Esplanade Mall for various crimes since Conley took office in 2022, including the felony arrests of two YouTubers last month for allegedly

made from the booster account, NORD couldn’t conﬁrm the money was lawfully distributed, the report said. The OIG recommended that NORD should train staff on enforcing booster club policies and impose better accountability measures. The OIG also said NORD should adopt an electronic payment process and “establish clear and enforceable fees” for team sports. Through interviews and documents requests, OIG investigators also learned that department officials disagreed on the number of booster clubs under its purview. One top ofﬁcial stated the department had “one and a half” clubs, the report stated, while others named a club that the OIG found to be defunct because of a lack of documentation and activity. NORD partially accepted another OIG recommendation calling for written guidelines to recruit new

entering the property together without permission to record an “urban exploration” video later posted on social media. The mayor’s court judgment also grants the Kenner Police Department and city Code Enforcement the right to enter the property at any time to patrol and to monitor compliance. Conley said the department issued another notice of violation against the mall on Monday after a property inspection. Several Kenner City Council members on Friday said the city’s code enforcement department has been too lax on the mall, and they would like to see more ﬁnes and liens against Pacifica. Mayor Michael Glaser said the city had originally tried to cooperate with the owners while they worked on a plan for a mixed-use redevelopment of the property, but that it became clear over time they had “bit off more than they could chew.” The building is listed for sale at $12.5 million. Lara Nicholson writes about Jefferson Parish for The Advocate | TimesPicayune. Email her at lnicholson@theadvocate. com.

clubs and manage sports programs. NORD said that because of current stafﬁng issues, their attention should prioritize written team management guidelines and improving payment procedures across the board, beyond athletics. Department officials said they remain committed to working with community members interested in starting new clubs. Email Joni Hess at joni. hess@theadvocate.com.

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DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying workers

NEW YORK — DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims that it underpaid delivery workers in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday. The agreement, which ofﬁcials described as the largest worker settlement in city history, also requires the company to submit to a new monitoring system to ensure compliance with delivery worker pay laws in the city. In a statement, DoorDash admitted errors, saying: “Simply put, we screwed up.” “While these mistakes weren’t intentional, that doesn’t make them okay. We pride ourselves on operational excellence at DoorDash — and this was not excellent, nor was it acceptable. Dashers should be paid in full, on time, every time. We are sorry to the Dashers we let down,” the company said. Most of the settlement will be returned to more than 260,000 workers who were underpaid, not paid or paid late for deliveries by DoorDash, according to City Hall. The company will also pay about $16 million in civil penalties and other costs to the city. “When a worker earns a wage, they deserve to be paid that wage — not tomorrow, not after a lawsuit, but on time and in full,” Mamdani said in a statement. “DoorDash underpaid more than 260,000 workers, and today we are getting that money back.”

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Wall Street holds near record Brent oil falls below $100 per barrel

BY STAN CHOE

AP business writer NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market held near its record high on Tuesday after oil prices eased again. Stocks had been higher in the morning, when the price for a barrel of Brent crude brieﬂy fell below $98. But oil prices later trimmed their losses, and Brent settled at $99.25 per barrel, down 1.1%. That’s down from the nearly $110 that it touched last week, but it’s

still much more expensive than the $72 it was fetching before the war with Iran began. It’s been swinging with uncertainty about when the war will allow crude to freely flow again from the Middle East to customers worldwide. On Wall Street, AutoZone rose 3.3% after the retailer reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its revenue fell short. CEO Phil Daniele said the auto parts seller faced “a difficult selling environment” in the first two months of the quarter, but it improved afterward and “we feel we are well positioned for sales growth” in its

upcoming fiscal year. At Thor Industries, which sells recreational vehicles, the mood was more muted. CEO Bob Martin said expensive fuel, high interest rates and still-high inflation are stretching its customers’ budgets, and business “never reached the inflection point many in the industry expected” in its latest fiscal year. Its stock rose 5.5%, though, after it delivered a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. Such strong profit reports are one of the main reasons the U.S. stock market has reached the

brink of its all-time high despite expensive oil and jitters about whether stocks in the artificialintelligence industry shot too high. Many companies are close to closing the books on their third quarter of the year, which ends with September. And analysts are forecasting companies in the S&P 500 will report overall growth of nearly 29% for the quarter from a year earlier, according to FactSet. If they’re right, it would be the third straight quarter of growth better than 25% for the index. And stock prices tend to follow the track of corporate proﬁts over the long term.

Xbox layoffs again hit hundreds in Washington Microsoft is laying off about 300 Washington-based employees, among about 450 companywide, as part of ongoing efforts to reset its gaming division. The Redmond-based tech giant told employees Tuesday morning that it was cutting roles that would mostly fall under the Xbox banner. Across the company, 268 gaming employees were let go. The move comes two months after the company laid off 4,800 gaming and sales team employees companywide, including 605 in Washington. Microsoft has been trying to keep a ceiling on its head count for more than a year as it grapples with the rising costs of an ongoing artiﬁcial intelligencerelated development and a workforce that swelled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the company laid off 15,000 employees, 3,202 of whom were based in Washington, according to state data. Microsoft’s global workforce shrunk from 228,000 to 223,000 employees last year, the first overall drop in a decade. The company chalked that decline up to layoffs and the voluntary retirement program it offered to about 8,750 employees in June, with about 30% of eligible employees taking the offer.

China expands control on drug precursors BEIJING — China said Tuesday that it is now requiring permits for exports to the United States, Mexico and Canada of two additional chemicals that can be used to make illegal drugs, expanding controls on shipments to the three countries. The Commerce Ministry and other authorities jointly announced the new regulations ahead of this week’s meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. The additions bring the number of chemicals under such controls to 18. The U.S. has called China the world’s largest producer of many of the precursor chemicals used in the illicit production of fentanyl, methamphetamine and other deadly synthetic drugs. It has urged Beijing to take more aggressive action to reduce the flow of unregulated precursor chemicals. In November 2025, Beijing announced export restrictions on 13 “drug-making” chemicals to the U.S., Canada and Mexico, including chemicals used to produce the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of overdose deaths in the U.S. every year.

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Planes line up for takeoff in 2023 in front of the air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport in New york.

Air traffic control calamity disrupting U.S. flights spotlights aging system BY JOSH FUNK

AP transportation writer Communications failures that snarled hundreds of flights across the Northeast on Monday have put the spotlight back on the aging systems that air traffic controllers rely on in the U.S. Congress already handed the Federal Aviation Administration $12.5 billion last year to overhaul technology after the deadliest U.S. plane crash in more than two decades killed 67 people when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River and a series of radar outages later that spring led to widespread cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport. The same Philadelphia facility that had the radar outages in the spring of 2025 lost both its primary and backup data lines at the same time on Monday. But that regional air traffic control center isn’t alone; similar communications outages have also disrupted flights in Minneapolis and Dallas over the past year. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy quickly turned Monday’s disruption that hit every major airport in the New York area into the latest example of why he’s asking Congress for $20 billion more to pay for the next phase of the air traffic control overhaul.

Airlines were working to recover from the outage on Tuesday, but FlightAware.com showed nearly 100 flights had been canceled by midday because a number of planes and crews were out of position after Monday’s cancellations. “I have money for some of the telecom replacing old copper wires. Bringing in new fiber so it’s faster. The problem is this is a 40-year-old architecture or design,” Duffy said on Fox News Tuesday. “I need new money to do a whole new design — a new architecture of telecom so it will never go down.” The aviation industry’s Modern Skies Coalition backed Duffy’s plan again and urged Congress to approve the money because the latest disruptions “demonstrate how critical it is to replace the antiquated technology and outdated systems that underpin our nation’s air traffic control infrastructure.” A switch on the primary communications line at the regional FAA air traffic control facility in Philadelphia failed Monday morning, but when it turned to the backup fiber optic line authorities discovered that it had been inadvertently severed by railroad construction workers. The failures left controllers without radar or communications for hours. The switch is part of the equipment scheduled to be replaced. The outage brought commercial air traffic

to a near-standstill at Newark for much of the day, with no commercial flights landing at the airport from about 9:40 a.m. to just after 5:20 p.m. local time, according to flight tracking site Flightradar24. More than 200 flights into and out of Philadelphia International Airport were also canceled, while disruptions hit LaGuardia and Kennedy airports in New York. Flights had resumed by Monday evening. Technical problems that affect Newark Liberty Airport tend to get outsized attention because it’s a key hub for United Airlines. During the spring of 2025, controllers in Philadelphia briefly lost radar several times and then staffing shortages at the facility prompted the FAA to restrict traffic. The Dallas outage last September disrupted American Airlines’ key hub, and last month’s communications failure at a regional air traffic control facility in Minneapolis halted flights across several Midwestern states and led to numerous diversions and delays. Sheldon Jacobson, whose research contributed to the design of the TSA PreCheck system, said the FAA needs to make sure that its backup systems are independent of the primary line to reduce the chance that both will fail at the same time. And he said maybe the agency should look at adding a third line to have an additional backup system.

N.Y., Calif. sue to block deals canceling offshore wind projects BY MATTHEW DALY and JENNIFER MCDERMOTT

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Democratic attorneys general from California and New York sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as President Donald Trump seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said he is suing over removal of a project off his state’s coast planned by Chicago-based Invenergy. The Trump administration said in June that it’s buying back the company’s U.S. offshore wind

leases for four wind projects on the East and West coasts. New York Attorney General Letitia James, meanwhile, led seven states in suits seeking to block the Invenergy deal and another proposal with Bluepoint Wind, which agreed in April to end a wind farm under development off the New York and New Jersey coast. The deals would hand energy companies $1.4 billion in taxpayer dollars in exchange for the cancellation of multiple projects. ln all, the Trump administration has pledged nearly $4 billion to companies to walk away from projects across the country. The Interior Department start-

ed buying back offshore wind leases in March after federal courts thwarted Trump’s efforts to stop offshore wind development through executive action. In exchange for reimbursements of lease fees, companies are investing in fossil fuel projects and geothermal energy. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has said that companies “are shifting investment back toward dependable, secure energy infrastructure that can power our economy and lower utility costs.” James called the deals illegal and said they will ultimately increase Americans’ electricity bills by sabotaging states’ ability to meet growing energy demands.

“Americans are facing increasing energy costs because this administration would rather pay off energy companies than let us build the new power sources we need,” James said in a statement. “These illegal backroom deals take money that should have gone toward lowering New Yorkers’ bills and hand it to fossil fuel projects in other states.” Bonta said that as a national and global leader in the ﬁght against climate change, California finds itself enmeshed in “avoidable and unnecessary battles with our own federal government” to advance climate action and move toward clean energy.

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Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 11:00 am. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, preferred. To view and sign the Family online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawn metairie.com

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Obituaries Bateman, Ruth 'Ann'

Ruth (Ann) Bateman, 92 years old, passed away on July 21, 2026. Born in New Orleans, Ann lived the past 28 years in Picayune, MS. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl J. and Blanche Z. Callihan, and her husband Stephen E. Bateman, Ann is survived by her son Robin (Cheryl), her niece, and casino running mate Pam (Ronnie) Dauzat, and many loving relatives. While Ann worked several jobs, she was most proud of her 20 plus years as an employee of Westside Elementary School in Picayune. A special thanks to the neighbors (Carol, Ann, Danacee, Billie, and Allen) who kept an eye on Ann and occasionally provided rides around town. Also, thanks to Marie with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and the Home Health Care nurses with both Forest General Hospital Home Care, and MedCentris. Thanks to the staff at Highland Community Hospital who provided excellent care to Ann in her final days, and her PCP, Dr. Ahmad Haidar who always showed care and compassion during the past 20 plus years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass in the chapel of Lake Lawn

Kathleen Williams Briuglio, 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was a native of New Orleans and resident of Metairie. Kathleen was educated at Mercy Nursing School and put her career on hold to start a family. Together she and her husband, Joe, founded Lakeside Drugs where she worked endless hours helping to run the business. When her children were in high school, she began working as a registered nurse at East Jefferson General Hospital. After 20 years, she retired from nursing and enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. But perhaps her greatest role was caring for Joe during the final decade of his life. She devoted herself to him with extraordinary love, patience, and tenderness, drawing on both her nursing skills and more importantly, her deep love for her husband. A devout Catholic, Kathleen's faith was not only professed but practiced daily, carried in prayer and in service. For more than 50 years she was a parishioner of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, where she also cared for the Liturgical Linens. She was a member of St. Angela Ladies Auxiliary(SALA) and the Elenian Club. At the heart of Kathleen's life was her family. She adored them without reservation and cherished her role as "Mamare" to her grandchildren and great-grandson. Her love was felt in the meals she prepared for family, friends, and neighbors; in the garden she tended; and in reading, crocheting, knitting, and sharing laughter over cards, mahjong and bunco with friends. Kathleen is survived by her daughter, Maria Briuglio Perez (David); her sons, Brian Briuglio (Megan) and Paul Briuglio (Cristen); her grandchildren, Jeanne Hebert (Andrew), Mary Kathleen Grundmeyer (Luke), Katie Scott (Payne), Emily Carver (Caden), Brandon Briuglio, Evan Perez, and Allison Briuglio; her great-grandchild, William Hebert; her sister and best friend, Jean Williams; and her sister-inlaw, Karen Briuglio. Also

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Kathleen was preceded in death by her spouse of 57 years, Joseph Peter Briuglio; her parents, Mary Ellen Frentz and Louis Beard Williams Jr.; and her brother-in-law, Sam Briuglio Sr. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, on September 26, 2026, from 11:00 am until Mass begins at 1:00 pm. Graveside inurnment will follow in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, LA The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Richard Airhart, Dr. Sneha Samant, Dr. Gary Menszer, as well as EJ Hospital doctors, nurses, and staff. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers at the care home where she spent the last few months of her life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Crusaders at www.cancercrusadersla.o rg/donate or Bridge House at www.bridgehouse.org/ donate.

Englande Jr., Dr. Andrew J. 'A.J.'

Dr. Andrew J. Englande, Jr., a talented artist and mentor to many, peacefully entered eternal rest on September 16, 2026. Born in New Orleans on July 31, 1944, A.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Joseph and Lorraine Rasch Englande; his son Andrew (Andy) Joseph Englande, III; and his son-in-law, Randolph (Randy) Perry Gros. He was married for over 60 years to the love of his life and his greatest supporter, Bonnie Bellande Englande. A.J. leaves behind his daughter Deborah Englande Gros, son Kevin Michael Englande (Allyson) and daughter-in-law Lori Illg Englande. Known as Poppa to his precious grandchildren: Stephen Michael Gros, Ashley Englande Cardona (Ian), Ryleigh Englande Gros, Andrew (Drew) Joseph Englande IV, Alex Raymond Englande, Margaret (Maggie) Grace Guidry and Caroline Elizabeth Englande. He is also survived by his siblings Larry Peter Englande (Peggy) and Clifford Michael Englande (Cindy), Lorraine Margie Englande and Laura Englande Scallan and a host of other family members. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Foundation, Friends of Bill W. or the ALS Foundation. The family wishes to thank Dr. Scott Bermudez and Dr. Blake Blancher for the long months of their compassionate care. Relatives and friends are invited to attend service at St. Anselm Catholic Church in Madisonville, LA on Thursday, September

24, 2026. Visitation is from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A funeral mass follows. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Abbey, St. Benedict, LA. The online guest book is available at www.ejfieldingfh.com to share memories and condolences.

Falco, Dr. Maria J.

Dr. Maria J. Falco, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Wildwood, New Jersey on July 7, 1932, to the late John J. Falco and the late Mafalda Barbieri Falco. She is survived by many cousins including Thomas Barbieri (Lena), her adopted family Greg, Monique, Gregory (Zenisha), and Grant Mattson. Lifelong friend Howard Bunce, Best friend Harriet Haworth, her dedicated care givers Tranell Berry, Reanell Smallwood, Sheila Henry, Amari Foster and Danielle Pierce. Dr. Falco was the granddaughter of Italian immigrants; she was a champion for the American Italian community as well as the greater New Orleans community. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to the University of Florence and received her PhD in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. In 1979, she became the first female Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and in 1986 was invited to become Academic Vice President at DePauw University in Indiana. She became Program Chair of the Epistemology and Methodology Section of the American Political Science Association in 1975 and was subsequently invited to become President of the Women's Caucus for Political Science in 1976 and was voted Mentor of Distinction in 1989 by that group. When she retired in 1993, she returned to New Orleans, where she originated courses for the Rosa Keller Campus at the University of New Orleans in "Politics and Art of the Italian Renaissance," "Regions of Italy,'' and other related topics. She led tours to Italy for students and later for retirees. She became involved in civic activities locally through the League of Women Voters, a group of which she was President in 20012, and the Business and Professional women of Jefferson Parish of which she served as President in 2004-5. In 2007, she was elected Secretary of the American Italian Federation of the Southeast, and in 2008 she was recognized as the "Woman of the Year" by the East Jefferson Italian American Society for her service to the organization. Dr. Maria J. Falco was included in Marquis' "Who's Who in America" in 1995 and "Who's Who in the World" in 2008. She also wrote essays for the Italian American Digest for many years. Dr. Falco leaves behind a remarkable legacy of scholarship, leadership, education, and service. Through her work as an educator, mentor,

writer, and advocate for the Italian American community, she touched countless lives and helped preserve and celebrate the history and heritage she held so dear. Her contributions to academia and the communities she served will be remembered with gratitude and admiration. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services for Dr. Maria J. Falco on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at St. Ann Catholic Church and Shrine, located at 3601 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70006. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with a Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow the Mass at Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana 70001. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations be made in Dr. Falco's memory to one of two charities that held a special place in her heart: The American Cancer Society or the Louisiana SPCA.

Fitzgerald, Michael William

Following Adele's passing, the Lord blessed Mike to share the remainder of his life with Kathleen Westbrook. Mike graduated from St. Aloysius High School and Southeastern Louisiana University, where he enjoyed being on the track team as a pole-vaulter. He was active throughout his college years as a student leader, cheerleader and proud member of Kappa Delta Tau Fraternity. His Catholic faith was central to his life. Mike was a longtime member & Co-Captain of Manresa Retreat Group 18, served for many years as a lector at St. Philip Neri Church in Metairie, and served on the finance committee at St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland, MS. He had a generous heart and quietly gave to numerous organizations he cared about. Mike enjoyed life fully. He was an avid golfer, a proud member of several golf associations, & in his younger years enjoyed the camaraderie & traditions of Mardi Gras, participating in several krewes. He proudly served his country as a six-year member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Thirty-eight years ago, Mike was introduced to a path that would change his life forever, inspired by the principles and legacy of Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson. That experience brought lasting meaning and positive change to his life and became an important part of the legacy he leaves behind.

Michael William Fitzgerald, Sr., 88, was called home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2026. Born in New Orleans, LA, Mike later moved to Diamondhead, MS in 1993.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA, on Friday, September 25, 2026. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the Mass begins at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow. Mike will be laid to rest in Lake Lawn Park.

Mike was the devoted father of Karen Fitzgerald Bradford (John Jr.); loving brother of Donald Fitzgerald (Sherry), Dennis Fitzgerald (Sandra), and Diane Fitzgerald Borden; and a proud grandfather of John III, James, Katherine, and Elizabeth Bradford. He was also a beloved godfather to Ryan Fitzgerald and Lauren Barbir.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Manresa Retreat House, P.O. Box 89, Convent, LA 70723.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life of 42 years, Adele Aniau Fitzgerald; his son, Michael W. Fitzgerald Jr.; his granddaughter Lauren Fitzgerald; and his parents, Doris Barbir Courtin and William John Fitzgerald, Jr.

Gilly, Becky Lee Ratcliffe

Becky Lee Ratcliffe Gilly, born in Natchez, MS, and a longtime resident of New Orleans and Mandeville,

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passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 98. Becky was the daughter of the late Rebekah Brown Allgeyer and Carey Lee Ratcliffe. She is survived by her children James "Jim" (Stephanie) Gilly, Rebekah "Weez" (Michael) Doherty, Richard "Rick" (Robbi) Gilly, Michael "Mike" (Katie) Gilly, and Fay Cecile "Ce-Ce" (Billy) Lambert; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Joseph Gilly; her son Christopher "Chris" Raymond Gilly; her stepfather, Dr. Ernest Emile Allgeyer; and siblings Betty Thompson Kennedy, Barbara Thompson Burke, and Tommy Payne Thompson. Becky graduated from Gulf Park College for Women in Long Beach, MS, and went on to attend Newcomb College for Women at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. While attending Newcomb, Becky met Eddie, the love of her life, through her early volunteer work as a candy striper at Touro Infirmary. They married on May 18, 1949. Becky led with a servant's heart and instilled a love for community service in her family. She was a longtime volunteer at the Cabildo and the Presbytère in New Orleans, followed by additional decades of service at Lakeview Regional Hospital in Covington. She was a devout Catholic and for years was a parishioner and eucharistic minister at St. Clement of Rome in Metairie, until she moved to Mandeville and became a member of Mary, Queen of Peace church. For many years, Becky and Eddie were actively involved in a number of New Orleans Carnival organizations. Through her efforts in crafting creative costumes for her kids, hosting neighborhood children's parades, and, later, devising the miracle of multi-baby king cakes for her grandchildren (somehow, just enough for each one), MeMaw imbued the season with a warmth that made it all the more special. Becky also fostered in her family a love for life on the water. Her older children spent most every summer of their childhood with extended family in Waveland, MS, learning to sail at Bay Waveland Yacht Club, fishing and crabbing, cooking big meals, and celebrating "bullbat time." Once there were grandchildren, MeMaw and Pop Pop would pick a week each summer to host the entire family at the Lake Shore Club on Lake Pontchartrain. MeMaw made entertaining an art: She knew that the recipe for a good time called for good food, good drinks, and, most importantly, good stories. When

others hosted, no touch was too small for a thoughtful thank-you note. MeMaw's handwritten recipes—like her smocked children's clothes and needlepoint Christmas stockings—are heirlooms. A wonderful cook and an even better baker, Becky enjoyed sharing her knowledge, and patiently passed her skills on to her children and grandchildren, as well as stories. As the family archivist, MeMaw had a wealth of knowledge regarding family history, including those of historic family homes on Broadway Avenue in Galveston, TX (Ashton Villa), and on the banks of the Teche in Jeanerette, LA (Albania). Many thanks to Windsor Senior Living Community and LNC Caregivers for their kind and compassionate care. A private memorial service was held for Becky on September 21, 2026. Please celebrate Becky's memory in your own ways, with kind thoughts and words with loved ones or by donation to a charity of your choice. She was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. To view and sign the Family online guestbook, please visit www.lakelawn metairie.com

Isacks, Bryan Leonard

Bryan L. Isacks (19362026) a geophysicist whose groundbreaking work helped shape the theory of plate tectonics, died Sept.9 in Ithaca, NY where, before his retirement, he had been Professor of Geological Sciences at Cornell University. Born and raised in Old Metairie, he was a graduate of Isidore Newman School in New Orleans and Columbia University in New York. A full description of his considerable achievements can be found at this link: https://news.cornell.edu/s t o r i e s / 2 0 2 6 / 0 9 / b r y a nisacks-geophysicist-whohelped-shape-theory-plate -tectonics-dies-90 He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Zagoria Olds of Ithaca, N.Y. his daughters, Lillian O. Isacks Calfee (John "Tem") of Ithaca, Katherine A. Isacks Ensher (Jason) of Camas, WA, Susan B Isacks of Ithaca, and Bryan L. Jr. Of Ithaca; two grandchildren,

Sophie J. and Ryder L. Isacks of Trumansburg, N.Y. a sister, Susan Isacks Fitzhugh of Vashon I. WA,, and a brother, Maunsel White of Seagrove Beach, FL. nephews Leonard Scott Isacks of Metairie, Fletcher B. Isacks of Santa Rosa Beach, FL and a niece Lisa Fitzhugh of Seattle, WA, stepsons Brett and Robert Olds, plus seven grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Smith Isacks Jr. and Sue Bryan White, his first wife, Jay Covington Isacks, his brother, Leonard Scott Isacks, and his step father, John Tobin White, his grandparents, Leonard S. Isacks Sr. Lillian Stribling Isacks, W. Scott Bryan and Susan Nickerson Bryan.

Melancon, Thomas Franklin

Thomas Franklin Melancon Jr., better known as "Tommy" or "Pawpaw", passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM at his home in Kenner, LA, where he resided for the past 55 years. Tommy was 88 years old. He was surrounded by his loving wife Margaret who has been by his side every step of the way (the true meaning of sickness and health), by his daughter, his two sons, grandkids, great grandkids, family, and friends after suffering from a stroke for almost three years and fighting colon cancer for the past few months. His parents were originally from Donaldsonville, LA and moved to the Irish Channel where he was born at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Redemptorist High School, then was drafted into the United States Army where he served during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he continued his education at Delgado Junior College where he received eight different diplomas in multiple different trades from car mechanics to welding. He also loved to drive the streetcars on St. Charles Ave. and Canal St. where he was an operator before starting his career at NOPSI, where he served as a Foreman in he natural gas department for 46 years. He was a member of American Legion Kenner Post 377. On November 1, 1973, he married his true love and the love of his life, Margaret McCain Melancon, and raised a daughter Sheryl; two sons,

Gene and Troy; 14 grandkids; and 12 great grandkids. Tommy will be joining his father, Thomas Melancon, Sr.; his mother, Rosa Melancon; his brothers, Clark Melancon, Peter (Bert) Melancon; sisters, Etta Melancon Heller, Vera Melancon Richard; and his brother-in-law, Harold Heller, Sr. He will be leaving behind his loving wife of 53 years, Margaret McCain Melancon; his daughter, Sheryl Schoen (Michael); his sons, Gene Hays (Jrean) and Troy Melancon (Dawn); his grandkids, Michael Schoen (Rozi), Brittany Adams (Corey), Brandon Hays (Tabitha), Savannah Strickland (Blake), Kaila Mohr (Daniel), Jordan Melancon (Kaitlyn), Camryn Melancon (Bryson); nieces and nephews, Harold Heller, Jr. (Paulette), Chris and Savannah Heller, Judy Jones (Chuck), Cindy and D.J., and Amanda and Matthew; his adopted sons, Nicky Lumetta and Sean Bufkin; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Bennie Brouillette. Tommy had a passion for fixing things that were broken, especially small engines and cars. He loved to buy used cars and fix them with his sons; his step-sons, Nicky and Sean; and especially his nephew, Harold Heller. Tommy was one of the strongest men you could have ever met. He was one of a kind. The true definition of a role model and a man's man. A jack of all trades, there wasn't anything that he couldn't fix with his hands.He was the most incredible, selfless, genuine, happy go lucky, trustworthy, unselfish you could ever meet. The happiest, most loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was always happy, never angry, even after he got sick. Dad, you are the strongest man I have met and you put up a great fight, but on September 18, 2026, God needed another angel in heaven, so you could be our guardian angel and our guiding light. You will be truly and deeply missed by everyone who has crossed your path. Rest in peace. We love you daddy. We will all meet up again someday. Visitation will be held at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, Metairie, LA on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, LA.

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things in life. She was deeply giving and never sought praise for her kindness. She loved fresh flowers and especially enjoyed caring for orchids. She also loved decorating her home in preparation to celebrate the holidays with her family. She especially cherished time spent at her home in Pass Christian, where she loved sitting on the porch and celebrating Easter with her family.

Mary Ellen Wynne, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by her family. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, big heart, and the unconditional love she had for her family.

She also enjoyed traveling and spending time on the water. She loved accompanying her husband on sailing trips to the U.S. Virgin Islands and spending summers in Destin, Florida, on their sailboat. Mary Ellen was equally devoted to her family and community and took great joy in volunteering at her children's schools and giving her time to the Southern Yacht Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, L.H. and Dorothy Herberger, and her sisters, Marjorie Herberger and Dorothy Herberger. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur Dayries Wynne Jr.; her beloved children, Arthur Wynne III, Ellen Phelan (Daniel), Brett Wynne (Ashley), and Brian Wynne (Lori); and her six grandsons, Chandler Wynne, Christopher Phelan, Patrick Phelan, Cullen Wynne, Parker Wynne, and Sawyer Wynne. She is also survived by her younger sister, Cheryl Forbes, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary Ellen was born May 23, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later moved to Columbia, Mississippi. She attended St. Joseph's Academy in Bay St. Louis and later returned to New Orleans, where she modeled locally. Mary Ellen found joy in the simple and beautiful

IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jamie Balser Jan 24, 1947 - Sep 22, 2025 Jamie Beeson Balser ascended peacefully to the stars on September 22,2025. She was born and raised in Metairie, Louisiana by her parents Ethel Beeson and former Louisiana Representative James Beeson who preceded her in death along with sister, Cynthia Beeson, her stepmother Carolyn Beeson, cousin, James Fortson, former husband Brian J. Henrie, Sr. Surviving are her loving son Brian J. Henrie, Jr., (Susan), half-sisters, Temple Beeson, Brittney Beeson, Tracy Beeson, her niece, Cindy Andrews (Wayne), and grandchildren. Jamie was the aesthetician and make-up artist to movie and TV stars who came through N.O., including Tom Hanks, Tom Brokaw, and Ari Melber, politicians George W. Bush,

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and many candidates and reporters who appeared on the New Orleans local scene The political arena was her forte. Elected to the Democratic State Central and Jefferson Parish Executive Committees, she was an Institute of Politics Fellow, Loyola University, served as President of Business and Professional Women of Jefferson, and served on Jefferson League of Women Voters Board. An activist, she founded and was President of Jeffersonians for Better Government and served as President of Jefferson Alliance for Good Government for many years. She received numerous awards for her work in local organizations. Leukemia took her too soon. Her sweetness will live on through all who knew her.

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No reason why La. shouldn’t be launchpad for U.S. Space Academy Louisiana has a long history of helping to support the nation’s space exploration goals — from the Apollo program to the space shuttle to the most recent Artemis trip to the dark side of the moon. While the Michoud Assembly Center in New Orleans East built key parts of the rockets that powered those missions, our state’s role has largely remained in the background. That could change if Louisiana is successful in its bid to become the home for the proposed U.S. Space Academy that will train engineers, scientists and warfighters in the aerospace sector long into the future. It would be the elite training ground for Space Force, which President Donald Trump created in 2019. Like the military academies at West Point, New York for the Army; Annapolis, Maryland for the Navy; and Colorado Springs, Colorado for the Air Force, this new academy would train thousands of students to join the military branch it serves. Classes could begin at a temporary campus as early as 2028. We believe there could be no better place than Louisiana for such an endeavor. Specifically, New Orleans is literally at the center of a corridor that is home to several key NASA facilities. That includes but is not limited to: NASA’s headquarters at the Johnson Space Center in Houston; the Kennedy Space Center in Florida; Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama; and the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. In addition, with the arrival of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which is building the massive spaceport Starbase Louisiana in Vermilion Parish, the state is well positioned to become a major player in private sector space exploration. So public and private sector collaborations would be facilitated by a U.S. Space Force Academy located in New Orleans. Aside from these advantages, we are encouraged that the state has leaders who have been working to raise our profile in the aerospace industry. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser has long championed efforts to build the aerospace workforce in the state, including at Nunez Community College in St. Bernard Parish, which offers an Aerospace Manufacturing Technology program. Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois were instrumental in bringing SpaceX to the state. In Washington, our congressional delegation, especially Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, should have powerful sway with the president and others to make the state’s case. Landing the U.S. Space Academy would add to the growing momentum Louisiana is seeing as it diversifies its economy beyond the energy sector. It would give many of our young people a window to entirely new jobs they might not have ever imagined, and it would cement our state’s position in a growing industry. Indeed, this academy could give Louisiana a launchpad to the future.

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Haley Miller’s recent article, “Southern University considers deal to build energy storage facility on campus for use by Entergy,” outlines the current status of a deal between Entergy and Southern University to build a large battery energy storage facility on Southern’s campus. This deal will allegedly improve the capacity of the local grid to meet energy demands during peak hours — demands which rise as a result of data center strain. Since Entergy has recently faced major backlash on its data center projects with Meta (particularly Hyperion in Richland Parish), I am concerned that the facility will not address the stated goals of the project and merely attempt to garner goodwill with Louisianans after repeatedly acting against ratepayer interests. For instance, a Meta spokesperson claimed Meta was committed to being a reliable partner to the Richland Parish community, despite agreeing to pay only a fraction of the parish’s usual required construction permit

costs. The current proposal has Southern entering the deal as an equity partner rather than leasing the land to Entergy, meaning that both parties have stakes in the facility accruing proﬁt. This puts emphasis on more energy running through the facility, and might incentivize more energy to be produced and stored, further straining the grid and reinforcing a problem it is intended to solve. In addition, while I believe it is a good thing that Southern is taking steps to remedy the longstanding funding gap between HBCUs and other public universities, this deal fails to address the systemic inequities at the national level that cause that funding gap. Rather than piling on more capital expenditures to combat increased grid volatility as hyperscale data centers are built, perhaps Entergy should pay more attention to whether its ratepayers want those data centers on the grid at all.

JOSEPHINA OLAGUES New Orleans

‘Good news’ is a matter of opinion I was pretty appalled by the headline in the newspaper Sept. 7 declaring that “Donald Trump’s deal for Venezuelan oil could be good news for Louisiana.” Whether the expropriation of Venezuelan oil by the United States is “good news” for Louisiana is obviously a matter of editorial judgment, not simply reporting the news, so this headline should never have appeared in the news section. Moreover, the author never estab-

lishes why readers should consider U.S. imperialism in South America to be “good news” for Louisiana. Instead, your headline simply relies on the fact of Trump’s imperialist policy to somehow imply its own righteousness. How about we just stick to the facts and leave the moral judgment to your readers, or at least restrict the latter to your editorial section where it belongs?

The Arc de Triomphe was completed in 1936 in Paris to honor those who fought for France. Add a few more winning performances like the Ohio State-Texas football game to his resume, and Arch Manning may not only earn an “Arch” of Triumph on the University of Texas campus, but he may also become the ﬁrst Manning to win the Heisman Trophy. Grandfather Archie Manning was voted third in 1970. Uncle Peyton was runner-up in 1997 and Uncle Eli was third in voting in 2003.

Re: “What happened to the party of ﬁscal responsibility?” Letters, Sept. 16. I would like to ask Retired Col. George Lange III where he has been for the last 46 years. Since the Reagan administration, Republicans have cut taxes but continued to spend out of control. The Democrats raised taxes and continued to spend out of control. When are Americans going to stop electing politicians afﬁliated with these two dysfunctional, crooked organizations? We all better wake up and stop all of this tribalism politics. If we don’t address the national debt and spending crisis, we are not going to have a country.

KENNETH G. KIRSCH New Orleans

Clock was ticking while the OMV stayed closed I have made three OMV appointments to renew my driver’s license over the past three weeks, and each one has been canceled by OMV (“Ofﬁce of Motor Vehicles sites remain closed statewide as work continues on new computer system,” Sept. 15). I wonder if the state is going to cover my ﬁne if my license expires while I’m waiting for them to do their job?

MICHAEL GALLAGHER Prairieville

Tragedy deserved to be front and center on 9/11

JOHN O’DAY New Orleans

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Should Arch win the Heisman in 2026, it would be an added family jewel that would rival the four Super Bowl rings Peyton and Eli won as NFL quarterbacks. I believe Arch’s fans enjoy watching him play football almost as much as he enjoys playing it. It’s a hoot to speculate what the Arch of Triumph would look like and where on campus it would be built. Have fun, Arch, and enjoy the ride.

WESLEY T. RALSTON Metairie

How do you determine what items get front and center in every newspaper? Many times the main featured item appears to be very trivial, while more important items are relegated to the back pages and even to other sections. I don’t understand the thinking when a bar or restaurant closing is deemed more important than serious events — i.e., you neglected to highlight 9/11 until the next day. To my way of thinking, 9/11 should always be at the forefront of everyone’s minds.

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COMMENTARY Both parties aiming for a loss This election is a contest to see which party can do its best to lose. Looking forward from mid-September, President Donald Trump’s Republicans seem to be well ahead at this. But the Resistance (or don’t they call themselves that anymore?) Democrats are putting up a contest. Second-term presidents tend to make political mistakes by doing things they think are right. Franklin Roosevelt and Michael court-packing, Ronald Barone Reagan and Iran-Contra, George W. Bush and the Iraq surge. You can see two examples of this in the second Trump term. One is his insistence on haphazardly imposing tariffs. It is an example of providing a plentiful quantity of something for which there is no demand among the electorate. That’s been true for a long time. William McKinley, cited by Trump as a tariff advocate, called for switching from protective to reciprocal tariffs in his last public speech in 1901. Over the next half-century, as economist Douglas Irwin points out in his definitive book “Clashing Over Commerce,” Republican presidents were leery of tariffs, which were supported by congressional leaders as a way of holding their majorities together: You vote for a tariff that helps my local industry, and I’ll vote for one that helps yours. The definitive moment may have been when, as Jude Wanniski argued years ago, a proposal for a tariff on the dairy product casein got the progressive Wisconsin delegation to join the legislative mob that passed Smoot-Hawley in 1930. Over 1,000 economists signed a petition begging Herbert Hoover to veto the bill, but he signed it anyway, and the Great Depression followed. Almost no one without a lobbyist wants tariffs now. And voters don’t have to read Irwin to realize that Trump’s tariffs raise prices for consumers and many manufacturers as well. Trump stands on sounder ground, in my view, in attacking the regime in Iran, which has preached and practiced “death to America” since 1979. But, apparently believing that he could compel a surrender as he had against the Chavista gangsters in Venezuela, he launched a devastating assault without preparing the public for it and while promising a speedy resolution. That hasn’t happened; wars turn out to be hard to predict. But it has brought higher gasoline prices and continued inflation and has destroyed Republicans’ previous edge on the economy. Meanwhile, the president, in childish self-aggrandizement, is devoting political capital to his beloved ballroom, to renaming the lowest-latitude Great Lake “Lake America,” to Hunter Biden-

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President Donald Trump arrives to sign a security agreement with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Tuesday at the United Nations headquarters. style enrichment of his family members, to closing the Kennedy Center if he can’t put his name on it. If Republicans’ weakness is the selfindulgence of a second-term president, Democrats’ weakness is their propensity to embrace the wildest and least popular impulses of their political left. There’s abundant videotape back from the left-wing craze that followed the death of a Minneapolis fentanyl user in May 2020 of Democrats’ demands for defunding the police, abolishing prisons and abandoning enforcement of immigration laws. Which is exactly what the Biden administration did, raising the number of foreign-born by 8.3 million in four years, 30% more than the Obama administration did in eight years. That was five times as many as the foreign-born increase in the first Trump administration, and in the 20 months of Trump 2.0, the Census Bureau reports, the foreign-born population was declined by 2.8 million. Democrats’ no-enemies-to-the-left posture is most obvious, perhaps, in Democrats’ reluctance to oppose boys playing in girls’ sports, their support for government-paid transgender surgeries for prison inmates and illegal immigrants, and their policy in states they govern removing teenagers professing gender dysphoria from the custody of their parents. As the most effective pro-Trump ad of the 2024 campaign cycle put it, “Kamala is for they/them. President Trump is for you.” That still could be a lively issue. So is the reluctance of Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed to distance himself from Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, the internet personality who campaigned by his side in the Democratic primary. Piker has said that “America deserved 9/11,” and that Hamas was justified in its Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack

on Israel. Piker has also been a prominent supporter of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. Reporters and analysts who have been eager to ask Republican candidates whether they denounce extremist Republicans, even those from faraway venues, have rarely asked Democrats to denounce extremist Democrats. Politicians of both parties, including centrist-demeanor governors like Democrat Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Republican Greg Abbott of Texas, have been quick in recent weeks to switch and oppose artiﬁcial intelligence data centers, and many ofﬁceholders are giving serious consideration to AI regulation. The danger for Republicans is that imposing regulation may seem at odds with traditional party beliefs and, at least at the moment, is directly contrary to the stand of Trump. The danger for Democrats is that they may seem to be switching too readily from one cause to another. The general trend in off-year elections, the Trump slump in job approval, and Republicans’ continuing weakness in generic polls make Democrats the favorites to gain House and maybe Senate majorities this year. Their leads in the South — big in North Carolina and Georgia, narrow in Texas — are good news for them. But voters’ continuing low regard for the Democratic Party, and Republicans’ poll showings in Northern states that seemed earlier this year to be gimmes for the opposition — Maine and Minnesota — suggest there may be surprises. Which may be what you should expect in a year when both sides seem to be trying their hardest to lose. Michael Barone is on X, @MichaelBarone.

Inspiration from a Hong Kong cell “It’s hard to bear yourself at the foot of the cross. And it’s hard to recognize your own shortcomings, but it’s also the only thing that helps.” Claire Lai had been reading Fulton J. Sheen, the archbishop and trailblazing American TV host who is advancing on the road to sainthood in the Catholic Church this week with a beatification Mass at the Dome at America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. Sheen was meditating on “the Blessed Mother, Kathryn Mary Magdalene, and St. Jean John, the most beloved disciple, at the foot of Lopez the cross” of Jesus. Lai brought up the Scriptural image and quote from Sheen in an interview earlier this year about her father, Jimmy Lai. He has been living his own hell — away from his family, the sacraments of his beloved Catholic Church and the freedom he fought for as a newspaper editor and entrepreneur. He’s a political prisoner — mostly in solitary confinement — in Hong Kong, incarcerated under trumped-up charges under a bogus national-security law that pretty much exists to silence — and make an example of — him. And now his daughter has been diagnosed with cancer — and with it her plea for her father’s release has only intensified. My anger at China only in-

creases by the day, knowing that Claire can’t have her father with her, knowing he can’t be at her side. Claire recently shared advice that her father gave her in a letter shortly before she was diagnosed: “Hold on to hope and don’t be impatient. You have to know and trust that God’s way is not your way.” “The humid Hong Kong summers are the harshest,” Claire writes about her father’s confinement. “Summer 2026 was particularly volatile, with both heatwaves and thunderstorms that left the prison floors damp. The windows in his cell are covered over, blocking access to fresh air and natural light.” Locked away for six years and counting, Jimmy Lai’s condition declines. But the man, despite his age, 78, and ailments, is an icon of resilience. “[H]e has seldom been overwhelmed — by anything,” Claire writes. “But when he was told recently that I have cancer, he broke down.” Within a month of his imprisonment, Jimmy Lai committed to fasting on Fridays. When the weather is cold, it makes him shiver — he’s lost so much weight while there. Claire worries about the fasting, but his reasoning is difficult to argue with. The guards would set a tray of food before him anyway, and he has admitted he has considered breaking the fast. “I was tempted, of course, but I did not yield,” she quotes him explaining. But then he “looked at the picture of Christ on the

Cross I put on the wall” — he has taken up religious art during this time of isolation. He draws Christ on the cross, often with Mary. He’s also worked on the image of the Pieta — Mary holding her cruciﬁed son in her arms. While gazing on the Savior on his instrument of execution, he wrote: “I realized how trivial my shivering was compared to what the Lord suffered for our sins.” Having learned from her father, Claire writes: “My father bears all his ills patiently and joyfully, recognizing the graces they bring. Over the last six years, he has offered up his physical and emotional ailments in union with our Lord. Knowing that, when united with Christ’s suffering, it carries redemption and divine grace. This is a profound mystery.” Strikingly, she adds: “I hope to bear my much smaller cross half as well as he has. That this will unite me more deeply with both Christ and my earthly father. Taken this way, it’s hard to see my diagnosis as anything but a blessing.” God loves these beautiful, courageous people, to borrow a phrase from Fulton Sheen’s famous “Life is Worth Living” sign-off. We may not be worthy of them, but they show us how to imitate the goodness of our creator. This is the Christian life. Thanks be to God for this family.

Could Essence find new roots in Philadelphia? Imagine an acorn of a festival idea with $100 and a few neighbors who wanted an African-inspired block party. Imagine a few more dollars and a few more neighbors and friends joining the next year. Imagine that acorn cracking, growing shoots and saplings and becoming a tall oak tree. Imagine that thin, tall tree becoming a mighty oak. You might think that I’m talking about the Essence Festival of Culture, but I’m not. Philadelphia’s Odunde Festival is much older than the festival we welcome in Louisiana each summer. It started as a single-block gathering and grew into the massive, 15-block festival of Black culture. I moved to the Philly market a couple of years after it started, and I watched it grow. There are similarities between Essence and Odunde, and some differences. For starters, Odunde is a nonprofit. Essence is a business. Odunde was a grassroots effort for about a dozen years before it Will became a formal, official nonprofit Sutton in 1991. Since then, with financial help from the city and sponsors who want to be associated with thousands of people who love Black culture, the festival has become a can’t-miss event each June. Essence was never a grassroots effort. It was an Essence corporate idea to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Essence magazine in a special place, with lots of community support. Both attract more than 300,000 people, sometimes close to 500,000. Odunde festival organizers and city leaders decided to dream bigger. In recent years, there’s been something called Odunde 365, a year-round cultural and educational extension of the festival. Think the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the foundation that benefits the city yearround. Essence is working to regain community support. In a column last year, I challenged Essence to dream bigger, to consider a 365 presence, to become a part of our community, to create a festival host committee. According to Essence representatives, when Mayor Helena Moreno was mayorelect, she challenged them to dream bigger. They responded with Essence 365, a year-round Louisiana Essence presence that would grow the Essence brand and the organization’s impact across the city, the region and maybe the state. Odunde will happen. It is scheduled for June 6-12 with a huge culmination on Sunday, June 13. We don’t know whether the 2027 Essence Festival will happen. If there’s an agreement, the first order of business is to tell the public the tentative July 2-5 dates are definite. Odunde and Philadelphia continue to work on their maturing relationship. Essence and New Orleans can, too —with new parameters in light of our changing reality. Last year, Odunde commissioned a forwardlooking review by Econsult Solutions Inc. The study compared Philadelphia’s annual June festival to other city festivals and similar festivals elsewhere in the nation — including the Essence Festival and AfroPunk, both operated by Essence Ventures, part of the Sundial Media Group. According to ESI, it examined the “vendor ecosystem, sponsorship expansion, programming enhancement, and audience growth.” Sounds similar to what the City of New Orleans wants and what Essence needs. ESI identified “underutilized sponsorship categories,” suggested a sports platform alignment, recommended a “year-round digital content strategy modeled on national peers” and “an expanded year-round community engagement platform.” ESI said these and other steps would move Odunde from a “transactional, permitting-and-grantcycle posture to a strategic civic partnership.” Those are reasonable next steps. I wouldn’t want to see the Essence Festival leave New Orleans, but imagine a back-to-back, June-July, Black-to-Black summer up north. Philadelphia is one major American city that would love to host Essence. Odunde isn’t going anywhere. It’s become central to what it means to be Philadelphia. Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson called Odunde “a Philadelphia institution and a powerful celebration of African and African American culture,” in a statement. Asked whether Philly would consider the Essence Festival as its new home, he said: “If an opportunity ever arose to make Philadelphia the new home of Essence Festival of Culture, I would absolutely want our city at the table.” If Moreno’s Essence steering committee insists on a request for proposals for anyone or any group to host a major festival the Fourth of July weekend in New Orleans, maybe Essence would bounce to Philly. If Odunde and the city of Philadelphia are still figuring it out after 50-plus years, Essence and the city of New Orleans can figure it out after 30plus years. Email Will Sutton at wsutton@theadvocate.com.

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Kiffin’s fears realized with loss of two key players BY KOKI RILEY Staff writer

Lane Kiffin knew it was a problem. LSU lacks depth. It wasn’t noticeable after the Tigers smacked Clemson and beat Louisiana Tech in the first two weeks of the season, but injuries to two starters and a 32-24 loss at Ole Miss on Saturday exposed a serious roster flaw Kiffin said he knew eventually would rear its ugly head. ä Texas A&M at LSU. “In your first year, you come in, 6:30 P.M. SATURDAy,ABC and in the portal era, there’s so much transition that you can build top-heavy teams and sign really good players,” Kiffin said. “But in your first year, you’re going to have a depth issue.” That issue became obvious in the fourth quarter Saturday night in Oxford, Mississippi, when star tight end Trey’Dez Green needed two trainers to help him off the field with a knee injury. Green’s rare skills as a 6-foot-7 target would be difficult for any team to replace, but LSU’s lack of a dual-threat tight end after Green

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Saints wide receiver Chris Olave pulls in a 21-yard touchdown reception against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore. The Saints, who were 81/2-point underdogs, won 24-17.

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BALTIMORE — As he caught up with friends and family after the game, Chris Olave spent a moment trying to contextualize the gravity of Sunday’s 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Saints wide receiver had a realization. “I feel like since I’ve been here, we haven’t really beaten a good team,” Olave said. “To come in here and get a ‘W’ was huge for us.” The Ravens check all the boxes of Olave’s “good team” threshold. Despite not making the playoffs last year, Baltimore has been a perennial contender, has a two-time MVP in Lamar Jackson and is favored to win the AFC North. And Olave is right: That kind of win has been few and far between in the wide receiver’s ﬁve-year tenure with the Saints. It’s even rarer than one might realize. Sunday marked just the eighth time the Saints beat an opponent that entered the game with a record better than .500 since trading up for Olave in 2022. The Saints have 28 victories in

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LSU tight end Trey’Dez Green suffered a lowerbody injury against Ole Miss on Saturday and his playing status is in doubt moving forward.

Saints wide receiver Chris Olave celebrates his touchdown reception Sunday. that span. Philadelphia Eagles, who made the SuOf those seven wins before Balti- per Bowl that season but were without more, five came against teams that starting quarterback Jalen Hurts when went on to ﬁnish under .500. The exthey played the Saints. ceptions? The 2023 Tampa Bay Bucä See SAINTS, page 3C caneers, who went 9-8. And the 2022

Back in four downs mode for Wednesday’s column, as the Tigers try to get over the 3224 loss last Saturday at Ole Miss and prepare to take on Texas A&M at 6:30 p.m. this Saturday in Tiger Stadium: FIRST DOWN: LSU coach Lane Kifﬁn spoke Monday about the difﬁculty his team was Scott having getting over the loss Rabalais to the Rebels. Not surprising, since it was such an emotional game. Players on both sides said they were happy to get it over with. Now the Tigers and Rebels have to keep that game from lingering. LSU has the

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Tulane coach Hall says he won’t rehash his stint at Southern Miss BY GUERRY SMITH Contributing writer

The last time Tulane hosted Southern Miss, Will Hall was the winning coach on the opposite sideline. The next time Hall talks about that surprising 2022 win for the Golden Eagles or his otherwise rough 31/2 years in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, won’t be during his Green Wave tenure. He said Tuesday his sole focus STAFF PHOTO By ENAN CHEDIAK was on getting Tulane (1-2) to play Tulane coach Will Hall, center, calls to his team from the sideline during a better in Saturday’s Battle for the game against South Alabama on Sept. 12 at yulman Stadium. Hall, who Bell (6 p.m., ESPN+) after three coached Southern Miss for just over three seasons before being fired, uneven performances featuring will lead the Green Wave against his former team on Saturday night. two losses to undefeated Power

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Four teams sandwiched around a nail-biting victory against South Alabama. “Every day I try to wake up and serve our players,” he said. “This game in the building will not be about me at all. Our players know that.” Southern Miss (1-2), which ﬁred him midway through the 2024 season, is the ﬁnal tune-up for the Wave before its American Conference opener at Army on Oct. 10. Hall was asked twice about his stay at Southern Miss. On both oc-

casions, his one-sentence reply was how happy he felt to be the coach at Tulane. Promoted from passing game coordinator after Jon Sumrall left for Florida in December, he is getting a second chance to run an FBS program after going 14-30 with the Golden Eagles. His lone victory against an opponent that did not ﬁnish with a losing record was that 24-21 upset of the Wave, which ended up winning the American championship, beating USC in the Cotton Bowl and ranking ninth in the ﬁnal Associated Press poll. Hall’s players understand his mindset.

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BY CHRISTOPHER DABE

Staff writer

In a match between perennial state contenders, Dominican won the first two sets with ease and then needed a moment to get back to what it does best when Hannan took the third set Tuesday. At that point, Dominican coach Jessica Chatellier wanted her players to think about nothing other than scoring. “Not worrying about all the little things,” Chatellier said. She wanted her players to think: “When I have the ball, just ﬁnd a way to score. I think we did a very good job of that in the fourth set.” Dominican controlled the fourth set from the start. When it ended, junior Hazel Roots put down a kill that capped a 25-18, 25-22, 20-25,

25-16 victory that ran Dominican’s winning streak to 11 matches. Leading the attack were freshman setter Ella Baker with 44 assists and eighth grade middle blocker Elle Diley with 12 kills and one block. The match came less than a week after Dominican (11-1) celebrated Chatellier’s 600th career victory. All those wins came while at Dominican. “It’s pretty awesome to be able to be at the same place and be in the same program and watch this program grow and develop,” Chatellier said. “I also think it means I’m really getting old. It’s really exciting to be with this group. It’s amazing.” Dominican controlled the ﬁrst two sets from the start, going ahead 6-0 in the ﬁrst set and lead-

ing the rest of the way after going ahead 3-2 in the second set. Hannan won the third set after the teams were tied for the final time at 13-all. “They just came back with a really good block, and we were kind of trying to figure out how to find that space and find the court around them,” junior Aubrie Dalton said. “I think we kind of lost it a little bit. We kind of separated, not really how we usually play as a team. I think that fourth set we just showed up.” Other contributors for Dominican along with Roots (nine kills, two blocks) included senior Kaitlyn Byrd (seven kills), junior Hadley Bonifacic (eight kills), sophomore Olivia Anderson (nine kills, one block), junior Addi Shannon (three aces) and sophomore Bai-

ley Dauzet (two aces). Top Hannan (9-2 in-state) performers included Aubrey Ethridge (12 kills, two blocks, two aces), Riley Jones (12 kills, one ace), Aubrey Dearie (eight kills, two blocks) and Sadie Heintz (seven kills, one block). “We’re a little bit of a rollercoaster but, you know, we’re trying to fight through it,” Hannan coach Rebekka Bonnaffee said. “We’re trying to figure it out. We have some really good days and some bad ones. Today was one of the not so good ones.” Dominican has been to the Division I state finals seven years in a row. Hannan last made a finals appearance in 2024 in Division III. Contact Christopher Dabe at cdabe@theadvocate.com

WEEK 4 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE All games 7 p.m. unless noted.

Thursday’s games

District 6-5A Hammond at Mandeville District 9-5A Chalmette vs. Rummel at Yenni Holy Cross vs. Edna Karr at Morris F. X. Jeff Sr. Stadium Nondistrict Haynes vs. Thomas Jefferson at Memtsas, 6:30 p.m. Ellender vs. Morris Jeff at Joe Brown

Friday’s games

District 6-5A Covington at Northshore

Ponchatoula at St. Paul’s Slidell at Fontainebleau District 7-5A H.L. Bourgeois at East St. John District 8-5A East Jefferson vs. Bonnabel at Yenni Higgins vs. John Ehret at Memtsas District 9-5A Jesuit vs. Brother Martin at Gormley Nondistrict Amite at Salmen Booker T. Washington at Springﬁeld Carver vs. Sarah T. Reed at Joe Brown Central Lafourche at Destrehan Country Day at Episcopal E.D. White at Shaw

Fisher at Hannan Franklinton at Jewell Sumner Hahnville at Lutcher Jefferson Rise at Istrouma Kennedy vs. L.B. Landry at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium Lakeshore at Vandebilt Catholic McDonogh 35 at Belle Chasse Pope John Paul II at Northlake Christian Patrick Taylor vs. Kenner Discovery at Bertolino Pearl River at Pine Warren Easton at Zachary West St. John at St. Thomas Aquinas Willow at Newman Sophie B. Wright at St. Martin’s

St. Charles vs. De La Salle at Pan American Varnado at Ben Franklin Young Audiences at Riverside

Saturday’s games District 8-5A Riverdale vs. West Jefferson at Memtsas, 2 p.m. District 9-5A John Curtis vs. St. Augustine at Gormley, 3 p.m. Nondistrict Abramson vs. Cohen at Pan American, 2 p.m. South Plaquemines vs. McMain at Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Stadium

Shepard’s breakout season no surprise to Wings BY SCHUYLER DIXON AP sportswriter

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jessica Shepard was a point guard before she grew into a 6-foot-4 forward, which is one of several reasons her breakout season with the Dallas Wings isn’t a surprise to her or teammates such as Paige Bueckers. Shepard is a first-time All-Star and sudden triple-double machine, tied with career WNBA leader Alyssa Thomas of Phoenix for the most this season with five while helping the Wings reach the playoffs. When she was exploring free agency in the offseason, Shepard saw a roster with two elite perimeter scorers in Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale and figured she could fit in. The 30-year-old has done more than that, essentially doubling the scoring average from her first five WNBA seasons while joining Atlanta’s Angel Reese as the only players averaging double figures in points and rebounds. Shepard is at 14.3 points and 11.1 rebounds going into Wednesday’s regularseason finale at Seattle. “It’s not anything that I’m like, ‘Oh, wow, I’m doing something I didn’t think I could do,’ ” Shepard said. “No, I knew what I was capable of doing since I’ve been a pro. Just being in the right situation, having people around you that support you, that believe in you, makes a huge difference.”

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Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard, right, drives against Phoenix Mercury defenders Alyssa Thomas, left, and Natasha Mack on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. Bueckers remembers Shepard’s first career triple-double with Minnesota last season. Star forward Napheesa Collier was out, and Shepard had 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a victory over Indiana. Alanna Smith, another freeagent addition for Dallas in the offseason, was the other frontcourt starter alongside Shepard to open the season before injuries began limiting the 6-4 defensive specialist. Shepard had five consecutive double-doubles early in the season — two of those were tripledoubles, one with a career-high 12 assists — and has been the focal

point of the frontcourt ever since. “Watching her with the Minnesota Lynx, watching her overseas, it was just all about opportunity with her,” Bueckers said. “She bought into her role in Minnesota, did what she did and contributed to a lot of success. Her getting the opportunity to come here and be the hub ... she’s just a winner through and through.” Wings assistant coach Mike Neighbors also remembers days gone by with Shepard, before the Nebraska native played for the Cornhuskers and transferred to Notre Dame. He recalls sitting in the stands with others and saying of the ninth grader on the court,

“That one right there.” And now it’s the right time for her under first-year coach Jose Fernandez. “Her mentality, her conditioning, her understanding, her maturity, her voice, all those things have come together,” Neighbors said. “Kind of perfect time, perfect place, the right players, the right coach, the right system, but she was ready for that.” Shepard tore the ACL in her right knee early in her rookie season and didn’t play during the COVID-shortened 2020 season. She averaged a career-low 11 minutes while playing just 22 games in 2021. By the time she found her way into the rotation, the Lynx had its only two losing seasons since 2010, which included a first-round playoff loss in 2023. The Lynx went to the WNBA Finals the year without Shepard, losing to the New York Liberty in five games, before reaching the semifinals in her return last season. Now Shepard gets her first shot at the playoffs in a leading role, starting Sunday. “I think some players would probably have gotten out over their skis a little bit and thought maybe it should have happened a little differently,” Neighbors said. “When you see a player like that start to blossom, you just want to help them any way they can. She’s been a big part of everything that we’ve done.”

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The second year of the deal, the 2028-29 season, is at Leonard’s option, according to the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Leonard, 35, led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA title and is now locked into a new deal with a team with eyes on competing for another title. He is coming off the highest-scoring season of his career, averaging 27.9 points for the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard will make just over $50 million this season, the last year of his current contract.

Red Sox remove interim tag for manager Tracy

The Boston Red Sox are heading to the postseason after a remarkable run over the second half of the season. On Tuesday, they rewarded the two chief architects of that turnaround. Boston removed the interim tag and named Chad Tracy the 49th manager in team history, signing him to a three-year contract with a club option for 2030. The Red Sox also exercised the 2029 and 2030 team options on chief baseball ofﬁcer Craig Breslow. The elevation Tracy, 41, comes after the Red Sox secured a wildcard spot on Sunday. Tracy took over in April after former manager Alex Cora was ﬁred after a 10-17 start to the season. Tracy has guided the Red Sox to a 74-55 record.

Bears backup QB Bagent in NFL concussion protocol

Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team’s plans for Monday night’s game against Philadelphia. Bagent was expected to take most of the ﬁrst-team reps in practice after Caleb Williams left Sunday’s 9-3 loss to Minnesota with a right hamstring injury. Coach Ben Johnson said Williams is “week to week,” and he left open the possibility he could play against the Eagles. If Williams and Bagent are unable to play Monday night, the Bears likely would turn to Case Keenum. The 38-year-old Keenum has 66 career starts, but he hasn’t thrown a pass in a regular-season game since Dec. 24, 2023, for Houston against Cleveland.

Jets add Levis to practice squad, release Zappe

The New York Jets signed former Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, a second-round draft pick in 2023, to their practice squad Tuesday. The Jets released QB Bailey Zappe from the practice squad to make room for Levis, who worked out for the team earlier this month. The 27-year-old quarterback was released by the Titans last month as part of their ﬁnal roster cuts. New York has starter Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubnik, a fourth-rounder, on its active roster, so Levis would be the thirdstring quarterback and inactive on game day unless he’s promoted from the practice squad. The Jets also announced they signed linebacker Troy Reeder to the active roster.

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NFL QB Penix ‘excited’ to ﬁnally return as Falcons’ starter ä Falcons at Packers.

BY CHARLES ODUM AP sportswriter

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Saints quarterback Tyler Shough passes against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Baltimore. Shough, who has a 95.7 passer rating, leads the NFL in yards passing (662) and completions (62).

Brohm not surprised by Shough’s NFL success Louisville coach saw QB’s talent, work ethic firsthand

BY JEFF DUNCAN, LUKE JOHNSON and ZACH EWING Staff writers

Jeff Brohm isn’t surprised by Tyler Shough‘s strong start to his NFL career. The Louisville coach said the Saints quarterback has earned his success through hard work and commitment to his craft. “Really happy for him,” Brohm said when asked about Shough’s impressive start at his weekly news conference MonBrohm day. “When we had him here (at Louisville), he was a great worker. He wanted to make a difference. He was hungry. He wanted to stay healthy, prove that. He did a great job for us.” Shough has led the Saints to fourth-quarter comebacks in each of the first two games. He fell one play short of upsetting the Lions in a 31-30 overtime loss in Detroit during the team’s opener. He led the Saints to two fourth-quarter touchdown drives to upset the Ravens 24-17 on Sunday. He now has three fourth-quarter comebacks in 11 career starts. He leads the NFL in passing yards (662) and pass completions (62). He also is completing 68.9% of his passes with a 95.7 passer efficiency rating. “He’s a big, strong quarterback who can see the field,” Brohm said. “He can make all the throws. He’s got enough athleticism to escape and make plays. He’s on a good, young team with a good, young head coach, and they’re finding ways to get wins. (The victory against the Ravens) is a big win for him.” In his lone season at Louisville, Shough passed for 3,195 yards

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Continued from page 1C Here’s a look back at each game: JAN. 1, 2023: SAINTS 20, EAGLES 10. In the best win of former coach Dennis Allen’s first season, the Saints upset the 13-2 Eagles. But Philadelphia fans will quickly, and fairly, note that backup quarterback Gardner Minshew played over an injured Jalen Hurts (thumb). But the win gave New Orleans its third straight victory at the time. The rest of the Saints’ victories that season came against teams that entered without a winning record, although the 2-2 Seattle Seahawks went on to make the playoffs as a 9-8 wild card. DEC. 31, 2023: SAINTS 23, BUCCANEERS 13. The Saints’ 9-8 campaign in 2023 remains Olave’s only season as a pro in which New Orleans finished above .500. But they did it mostly by beating up on badto-mediocre teams. Still, a Week 17 upset over the then-8-7 Buccaneers meets the over .500 criteria for this list. Hang the banner. One other note from this season: The 3-4 Indianapolis Colts went on to finish 9-8 after losing to the Saints in Week 8, if you’re looking for another victory over a team that ended up with a winning record. SEPT. 15, 2024: SAINTS 44, COWBOYS 19. Ah, what a time. This was back

SAINTS NOTEBOOK and 23 touchdowns while leading the Cardinals to a 9-3 record. The Saints selected him with the No. 40 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. “I think he went to a great spot where they were investing in him,” Brohm said of the Saints. “But at the same time, he didn’t have to start at the very beginning (of his rookie season), which I thought was a good thing. And then their team struggled, and he got a chance to go in there. And everybody loves the backup quarterback. “So he got to go in there, and they all loved him. And he did great things, and he kind of took it and ran with it, which is great.”

New long snapper From the start of the 2017 season through the ﬁrst week of this season, the Saints played 150 regularseason games with Zach Wood as the only long snapper. Now they are about to use their third different player at the position in the span of three games. Scott Daly, who signed with the Saints in the middle of last week after Wood suffered a calf injury in practice, is signing with the Chicago Bears, according to a report from the Chicago Tribune. Wood is on injured reserve and is not eligible to return until Week 6 at the earliest, so New Orleans will need to sign another replacement. According to a league source, the team is expected to sign Cal Adomitis to replace Daly. Adomitis has 58 games of NFL experience, including nine last season with the Philadelphia Eagles. He spent this offseason with both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers. Daly was eligible to sign with

when the Saints looked like the Greatest Show on Turf 2.0, when their offense stormed out of the gates with back-to-back 40 pieces. After beating the 1-0 Cowboys, the Saints lost seven straight, Allen was fired and New Orleans changed the coaching staff the next offseason. What you might not remember: The Cowboys finished 7-10, which might not qualify for Olave’s “good team” threshold. NOV. 10, 2024: SAINTS 20, FALCONS 17. What a weird season for the Falcons. Atlanta entered the matchup 6-3 and looked on track to win the NFC South. But in the first game under interim coach Darren Rizzi, the Saints pulled the upset — and Atlanta spiraled to finish 8-9. Unfortunately for Olave, he didn’t even participate in this victory. The wide receiver saw his season end a week earlier with a concussion. Nov. 9, 2025: Saints 17, Panthers 7. Look, the Panthers went 8-9 in 2025, but at the time, Carolina was 5-4 and just coming off a big win over the Green Bay Packers. For the Saints, this would be quarterback Tyler Shough’s first victory as a starter. That matters. Olave also had a big day, catching five balls for 104 yards, including a 62-yard bomb for a touchdown. Dec. 7, 2025: Saints 24, Buccaneers 20. If beating the Panthers was promising, pulling out a comefrom-behind victory was Shough’s

the Bears because New Orleans opted to keep him on the practice squad, using a standard elevation to make him active for its Week 2 win in Baltimore. The Saints used Wood’s spot on the 53-man roster on running back C.J. Donaldson. Saints coach Kellen Moore was complimentary of Daly after his lone performance, in which he handled seven snaps — three ﬁeld goals, three punts and one extra point.

Saints waive RB Estime The Saints previously placed running back Audric Estime on injured reserve with a thigh injury. Now, he’s being released. The Saints waived Estime with an injury settlement Tuesday, parting ways with the 23-year-old who impressed during training camp. Estime, a 2024 ﬁfth-round pick, made New Orleans’ initial 53-man roster after appearing in seven games for the Saints last season. He joined the team in October after stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and Denver Broncos, rushing for 198 yards on 46 carries. Despite making the roster, Estime suffered a few minor injuries in the preseason. He injured his ankle in the team’s Aug. 15 preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars and then hurt his thigh in the Aug. 29 preseason ﬁnale against the Dallas Cowboys. The latter ailment led the Saints to place Estime on injured reserve on Sept. 12, a day before the season opener in Detroit. With Estime waived with an injury settlement, he won’t be eligible to return to the Saints until however long he and the Saints agreed that his injury would take to heal, plus an additional four weeks after that. A team also can claim him off waivers and if he goes unclaimed, he’s free immediately to sign elsewhere.

coming-out party. Tampa Bay’s collapse over the second half of the season may have overshadowed this win in hindsight, but the Buccaneers still entered the matchup 7-5. It was a sign of how Shough could elevate the situation around him, notably rushing for two electric touchdowns against the NFC South foe. Dec. 14, 2025: Saints 20, Panthers 17. The Panthers won the NFC South despite being under .500 and clinched a playoff spot due to tiebreakers. And the Saints played a large part in forcing them to sweat out the ﬁnal week of the season. In New Orleans’ second victory over the Panthers, Shough spoiled Carolina’s party with another comefrom-behind drive. The Panthers were 7-6 heading into the game and were coming off their best win of the season, a 31-28 upset over the Los Angeles Rams. Sept. 20, 2026: Saints 24, Ravens 17. The Ravens were 81/ 2-point favorites entering Sunday’s matchup, making this the Saints’ biggest upset on the list. Time will tell just how much of a quality win this was for the Saints. It won’t matter nearly as much, for instance, if the Ravens somehow ﬁnish 4-13. But that would be a truly shocking outcome. For now, this win looks pretty darn good. Email Matthew Paras at matt. paras@theadvocate.com

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FLOWERY BRANCH,Ga.— Michael Penix said Tuesday he finally began feeling healthy enough to play in a game late last week and had his rising confidence confirmed when his surgically repaired left knee reacted well to a strenuous workout Saturday. The Falcons announced Monday that Penix will start on Thursday night at Green Bay. The decision came one day after Cooper Rush again struggled as the fill-in starter in Sunday’s 34-3 loss to NFC South rival Carolina. “I’m very excited, you know, obviously excited to be able to be out there,” Penix said after Tuesday’s practice. “You know, I’m going to war with my brothers, so it’s very exciting when you make the final decision.” When asked whether he had been targeting the Week 3 game at Green Bay, Penix said “being healthy” was his only target. Penix said he still had been experiencing some soreness in the knee until last week. He said he spoke with coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday. The conversation followed what Penix described as “a big workout” after he had been ruled out of the game against Carolina. Penix said the workout Saturday was designed “just to see how my knee reacted from a big workout and it was good. So that’s really kind of what helped me with that decision, my workout on Saturday, and just pushing to the limit and seeing what I can take.” Penix said when he felt no soreness on Sunday, he spoke with Stefanski to talk about how his knee had felt better through the week. Penix said he decided then he would be ready to play against the Packers but spoke with Stefanski again on Monday “just to obviously solidify that.” Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees said Tuesday that

Penix has “looked sharp without any limitations” in practice. “He’s moved in the pocket,” Rees said. “He’s gotten outside of the pocket.” The Falcons were 3-6 in Penix’s nine starts last season. He completed 60.1% of his passes for 1,982 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Rush and rookie Jack Strand have combined to throw five interceptions with only one touchdown in two games this season. Penix, Tua Tagovailoa, Rush and Strand practiced Tuesday. Tagovailoa missed the first two games after suffering an oblique injury before Atlanta’s 20-13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers to open the season. The Falcons (0-2) have not announced who will be Penix’s backup at Green Bay. Rush struggled with accuracy and arm strength against Carolina. Rees said arm strength shouldn’t be an issue for the left-handed Penix. The Falcons are looking to better utilize wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts, who have a combined seven receptions through two games. “There’s not a ton of guys out there with that arm talent,” Rees said of Penix. Penix will make his first start since a 30-27 overtime loss to Carolina on Nov. 16. Penix tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the third quarter. He previously had two ACL injuries to his right knee and was determined to make sure he was fully recovered before returning this season. “Whenever I felt like I can go out there, like I said, get out of all that soreness and get stronger each and every day, that’s what it was always about,” Penix said. “So once I felt healthy, it felt like I was ready to go.”

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix looks to pass during a training camp practice on Aug. 24 in Flowery Branch, Ga. Penix is expected to start Thursday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers.

Giants still evaluating QB Dart’s knee injury BY STEPHEN WHYNO AP sportswriter

Jaxson Dart’s injured left knee is being evaluated and no decisions have been made, New York Giants coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday in the aftermath of the starting quarterback exiting the game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Harbaugh refused to conﬁrm reports that Dart’s injury is worse than the initial diagnosis of a sprained medial collateral ligament and that the 23-year-old would be out an extended period of time, with season-ending surgery a possibility. “We’ve learned a lot more,” Harbaugh said on a video call with reporters. “When we know what direction we’re going to have to go or whatever it might be, we’ll announce that. But we don’t have that yet, so I don’t want to get out over our skis on that.” After the 28-6 loss, Harbaugh said it was “in the neighborhood” and that an MRI would lead to more information. He was unwilling to share where the Giants were in the testing and evaluat-

ing process on Dart. “It’s an ongoing conversation about the health of a player, of a person,” Harbaugh said. “We’ve got to prepare for the range of possibilities, and then once we know where we’re at, make a plan going forward. And that’s what we’re going to do.” Dart was 3-of-5 passing before getting injured on the ﬁrst drive against the Rams. He threw for three touchdowns, had 230 yards passing and 54 rushing in a season-opening victory against Dallas. The Giants have not had a QB start every game of a season since Eli Manning in 2018. That dubious streak looks to continue, with Jameis Winston expected to step in for however long Dart is out. Winston was 11 of 27 for 111 yards in relief against the Rams.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Sanders says he’s dismissing players from Colorado team BY PAT GRAHAM AP sportswriter

BOULDER, Colo. — Although Deion Sanders said he dismissed a few players from the team on the heels of Colorado’s ﬁrst loss, the process has not be ﬁnalized, the school said in a statement Tuesday. An updated roster will be released later in the week. Sanders, the coach of the Buffaloes, didn’t specify which players were no longer with the program but indicated it was for a pattern of behavior and not just what transpired in a 41-7 loss at Northwestern. “It’s never one thing,” Sanders said. “Those guys will tell you: I’m the most loving, giving and forgiving man you can ever meet. But when you start being conduct detrimental to the team that will set us back in things that you’re doing, you don’t care about the team. You care about you. I have a problem with that.”

Sanders referenced last season when things went sideways and the team ﬁnished 3-9. “A year ago, I didn’t put my foot down in it enough,” he said. “It lingered a little bit. Then, it imploded. I’m not doing that. I’m not doing that anymore.” Defensive back Ben Finneseth spoke to reporters before Sanders and apologized on behalf of the team in regard to negative comments caught on video about Northwestern’s temporary stadium. A player in a video posted on social media can be heard saying, “(expletive) sounds like a (expletive) library. It’s football.” Finneseth said Tuesday: “It was childish. It was a stupid thing that I said. It won’t happen again, and the way I handled it was horrible. I promise you guys that it will not happen again, and it will be much more mature moving forward. So I apologize.” Before Finneseth left, Sanders shook his hand and added: “That’s

why I love you.” Sanders expressed his frustration Saturday night and acknowledged that he got on a few players for their reaction after the loss. “I don’t understand how you can have joy in a loss, especially when I’m upset and I’m walking right behind you,” he said. The coach took accountability, too. “I don’t push the buck and push the blame on anyone else. It’s on me,” Sanders said Tuesday. “We want to win the right way, and we want to do what’s right. But the whole thing is about winning. We don’t want to ever employ a losing type of sentiment. We don’t want to do things that are associated with losers and bad-mouth opponents and do that kind of stuff. That’s not who we are.” The Buffaloes (2-1) are trying to rebound after a game in which they had four turnovers and committed nine penalties for 80 yards. “A loss by 10, a loss by three, a

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Colorado coach Deion Sanders walks on the field before a game against Georgia Tech on Sept. 3 in Atlanta. After a 2-0 start, the Buffaloes were routed 41-7 by Northwestern on Saturday. loss by 30 — it hurts me. There’s no degrees of loss,” Sanders said. “Like, there’s no degrees of sin. A sin is a sin. A loss is a loss to me.” Sanders is putting everything under a microscope as the Buffaloes prepare for Saturday’s game at Baylor. At the top of the list: penalties. Colorado has 28 penalties for 247 yards so far this season. It’s frustrating to Sanders, who pointed out the team is disciplined in everything it does on the practice ﬁeld.

“Then when you get out from the ﬁeld and you’re undisciplined, I don’t understand,” Sanders said. “It’s hard to fathom. We’re challenging them to be who they say they want to be.” Sanders had several leaders approach him about how to get ahead of this so more dismissals don’t occur. They want to help stay on top of the situation. “I applaud them for that,” Sanders said, “coming to me ready to get ahead of it.”

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slightly easier task since it’s returning home to face the Aggies. Ole Miss gets Trap Game City at Florida, which is off to a surprisingly impressive 3-0 start under former Tulane coach Jon Sumrall and is a three-point favorite. Considering how much college football has become like the NFL, it’s important the Tigers take an NFL-like approach. Especially in this era of a 12-team College Football Playoff. Unlike the old days, one loss in September — especially on the road against a quality opponent — won’t sink your season. Two straight losses could do so. The Aggies are in exactly the same boat after a 31-21 upset loss to Kentucky. This is the game plan for LSU that will have the Tigers in the CFP: finish September 3-1, hold service in October (4-0), then go 3-1 again in November with a gauntlet of Alabama, Texas and a trip to Tennessee on the slate. October looks tougher than it once did with games at Kentucky, against Mississippi State and at Auburn, but LSU likely will be favored against all three. SECOND DOWN: For all its issues Saturday, the Tigers still had two throws into the end zone on their final possession to try to tie it up. It would have taken a touchdown and a two-point conversion, but the opportunity was there. That opportunity came despite lots of issues, namely Sam Leavitt’s happy feet in the pocket, poor blocking by the offensive line and pass coverage that was too soft in the first half. The first and third factors improved after halftime. Leavitt stood his ground in the pocket and LSU got more pressure on Trinidad Chambliss. As a result, the Tigers went from trailing 24-7 at halftime to tying it up, outscoring the Rebels 17-8 over the final 30 minutes. The offensive line remained a problem, one that Kiffin indicated the LSU coaches would address this week. “We’ve got to play better around him,” Kiffin said. “We’ve got to protect him better.” It certainly sounds like there could be personnel changes, though Kiffin didn’t elaborate. Out of the five starters — left tackle Jordan Seaton, left guard

“Coach is never going to be one to make it about himself,” quarterback Kadin Semonza said. “For sure we want to win for him, but the chip on the shoulder comes from being 1-2 know matter who we play the rest of the way. We have a lot to prove still and a lot to fix, but we’re on the right path.” Only seven guys Hall coached at Southern Miss are still there, a product of three coaching changes in three years. The Golden Eagles experienced an almost total roster turnover after Hall’s successor as full-time coach, Charles Huff, headed to Memphis in December. New coach Blake Anderson, who was promoted from offensive coordinator, welcomed 74 new players. Southern Miss has struggled mightily, following a blowout win against Alcorn State by losing 43-8 to Auburn and 48-20 to Connecticut in a game in which it trailed 41-6 during the second half. Quarterback Ethan Hampton (four interceptions, two touchdowns) is out this week because of a hand injury, so senior transfer Landry Lyddy (20 of 33 for 265 yards with one TD pass and one interception) — who played briefly against Tulane at UAB in 2024 when the Wave won 71-20 — will make his second career start. Southern Miss is an 181/ 2-point underdog to the Green Wave. “I’d love to tell you that (The Battle for the Bell) means a lot, but we’ve got our own problems,” Anderson said. “I would love to win it and love it for our fans, and I know there’s tons of fans that have this one circled. Believe me, they’re going to get everything we’ve got thrown at them.” Hall labeled it a huge rivalry game, saying kids growing up dream of competing for trophies (the bell qualifies). He is 3-1 in the contest, winning the 2020 Armed Forces Bowl and again in Hattiesburg that fall as Tulane offensive coordinator, and splitting home-and-home contests in 2022 (the Yulman Stadium shocker he will not talk about) and 2023 when he was Southern Miss coach. For matchup No. 5, he simply wants to see progress. The staff had all of the players write down one detail they could improve upon this week. “It’s a big swing game for both programs’ seasons,” Hall said. “We’ve still not played our very best in any of the three phases. We certainly have urgency.” Tulane starting cornerback Anthony Rogers — who is from Laurel, about 20 minutes outside of Hattiesburg — played down any extra significance before reversing course. “For him (Hall) coming from there (Southern Miss) and me coming from (near) there and now being here, it’s like a must-win,” he said. “As long as we do our job, we should be good.”

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Continued from page 1C — a credible blocker and passcatching threat — hampered the offense after LSU scored 17 unanswered points to tie Ole Miss. Zach Grace, Green’s replacement, dropped a potential touchdown pass with 1:07 left and LSU trailing by eight points. The throw wasn’t perfect, but it was good enough for Green to snatch if he’d still was in the game. Grace is a capable blocker, but his ability to catch passes needs work. Kifﬁn has been complimentary of Grace’s progress since arriving from Oregon, but he knew tight

STAFF PHOTO By MICHAEL JOHNSON

Ole Miss defensive end Blake Purchase makes a diving tackle on LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt during the third quarter on Saturday in Oxford, Miss. Ben Bordelon, center Braelin Moore, right guard Aliou Bah and right tackle Weston Davis — I figure only Seaton and Moore’s starting roles are safe against the Aggies. Even if changes are made, don’t expect the offensive line to turn into Fordham’s famous “Seven Blocks of Granite.” Kiffin’s coaches didn’t pick the starters they did for the first three games because those guys won a popularity contest. They were judged in preseason practice. Making a change against a desperate, talented opponent isn’t the best way to fly. But it’s become increasingly apparent that LSU’s 644 yards of total offense against Clemson was something of a mirage. I have expected since August that the LSU offense would improve as the season goes along. Shaking up the offensive line

may be required to achieve that improvement. THIRD DOWN: Speaking of Kentucky and Mississippi State, early Southeastern Conference returns show it is the toughest top-to-bottom conference in the country, despite the Big Ten’s three straight national championships. Out of 16 SEC teams, the only ones that look to be in real trouble are South Carolina and Arkansas. Because of the difficulty of the league and its new nine-game format, it wouldn’t be a shock to see a 9-3 SEC team become the first with three losses to make the 12-team CFP. Can’t count on that, but it’s plausible. FOURTH DOWN: As Kiffin was leaving the field Saturday night in Oxford, TigerBait.com publisher Mike Scarborough was taking a video of the LSU coach with his cellphone. As Kiffin passed by, a full beer can hit

Scarborough’s phone and spilled open as it fell to the ground. I won’t say I’ve never seen projectiles lobbed in Tiger Stadium, because over the years, I’ve seen plenty. And I’m also not saying that Kiffin was subjected to a shower of beer cans from the Ole Miss crowd. But it only takes one. Luckily, neither Scarborough, Kiffin nor someone else on the field was hurt. LSU and Ole Miss remain permanent football opponents for the foreseeable future. That means Ole Miss will play at LSU in 2027 and the Tigers will return to Oxford in 2028. Assuming Kiffin is still the LSU coach then, one has to fervently hope that the only things flying around Vaught-Hemingway Stadium will be the footballs.

end depth was a problem that needed correcting even before Green’s injury. Green seemingly won’t be out for the season, but his likely absence this weekend against Texas A&M (6:30 p.m., ABC) could hurt LSU’s attack. “There’s a reason why we had Dae’Quan Wright practicing, ready to play,” Kifﬁn said. “Knowing that this could potentially be an issue.” Similar problems arose in the second quarter Saturday on defense when safety Dashawn Spears suffered a season-ending knee injury and was replaced by redshirt freshman CJ Jimcoily. Because of his length, coverage skills and ability to hold up against the run as a defensive back, Kifﬁn saw Spears as an in-

tegral part of the defense. With Spears, LSU could play five defensive backs and still have enough bulk to handle physical rushing attacks. Pulling that off now will be difficult with Jimcoily, who is bigger than Spears but lacks the coverage range and speed that made Spears valuable. “You can play the run with (Spears), but you can cover manto-man with him,” Kiffin said. “It makes you able to play a lot of unique defenses.” As Kiffin has said, Spears and Green’s skills are hard to replace. If LSU had lost a linebacker or a wide receiver, the Tigers would have been better equipped to replace those starters with backups with similar skills.

It’s hard to feel bad for a coach who, according to The Athletic, spent between $47 million and $50 million on his roster, a topfive mark in the sport. LSU still has a lot of healthy talent on its roster, but aside from losing Sam Leavitt at quarterback or Jordan Seaton at left tackle, few players on Kiffin’s team are harder to replace than Green or Spears. “Depth is an issue,” Kiffin said. “I got through the game, and losing the game was a lot. But really, I was way more concerned about these two significant players.”

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Lagniappe Tulane outside linebacker Jah’rie Garner, who was ruled out before the Kansas State game after feeling discomfort in warm-ups, practiced Tuesday. Fellow St. Augustine High alum Warren Roberts replaced him for his first career start. … John Bock started at center against the Wildcats and is listed ahead of Gavin Marks on the latest depth chart. Bock missed the opener and came off the bench against South Alabama while recovering from a preseason foot injury.

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More matches mean lopsided Presidents Cup series for U.S. MEDINAH, Ill. — The Presidents Cup has been more of an exhibition than a competition, and the PGA Tour is partially to blame for that. The idea behind these matches was to give the international stars born outside Europe a chance to compete against the Americans every two years, Doug just like the Ryder Ferguson Cup. Only it’s not just like the Ryder Cup. They play for 30 points at the Presidents Cup this week at Medinah, not the 28 points at stake in the Ryder Cup since 1979, and at the Solheim Cup since it began in 1990. Those two points can make a huge difference when one team has greater depth. “If the Ryder Cup was the same format as the Presidents Cup, the Europeans wouldn’t historically be as successful as they have been,” Rory McIlroy said. “It’s the points.” McIlroy, who has played in eight Ryder Cup matches for Europe, is a casual observer this week, if he even bothers watching. And he’s not alone in his thinking. The PGA Tour owns the Presidents Cup and thus sets all the rules (along with keeping all the income). But it wanted to put its own stamp on the matches when they began in 1994. So instead of starting Friday with three days of relentless action that force captains to strategically decide which eight players to activate in team matches, the event is spread over four days and has additional matches for the paying customers to watch. That meant 32 matches when the Presidents Cup began, which then went up to 34 points before a compromise was reached in 2015 reducing it to the current format of 30 points. It’s still too many. “The Solheim Cup, the Ryder

Cup, they have the same points system and look at what they have,” said Nick Price, a threetime International captain and the loudest voice for change. “Why should we be different?” What those cups have is a close competition — overall, not necessarily every event — and the numbers bear that out. Europe has a 13-9-1 advantage over the United States in the Ryder Cup since 1979. The American women lead 11-8-1 over Europe in the Solheim Cup. The Presidents Cup? The Americans lead the series 13-11. The outcome has been about as predictable as Tiger Woods wearing a red shirt on Sunday. Adam Scott of Australia is playing for a record-tying 12th consecutive time. He has yet to be on a winning team. This International team has two players — Ryo Hisatsune and Tom Kim — who weren’t even born the one time their team won the Presidents Cup in 1998 at Royal Melbourne. “If they adapt the Ryder Cup format, that would help the Internationals immensely because they don’t have the depth,” McIlroy said. “It’s ﬁve teams out there instead of four, those two extra players. America is always going to have more depth. That to me ... it’s one reason, but not the only reason. But it’s the biggest reason.” The Americans have won 10 in a row dating to the tie in South Africa in 2003. Price, when he was appointed captain for 2013, lobbied the PGA Tour to reduce the points from 34 to 28. That was rejected by PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem who said: “I increasingly feel like unless it’s broke, don’t really mess with it. And the Presidents Cup has been very, very successful.” Successful in sales? Sure. As a competition? Not so much. Two years later, Finchem reached a compromise and lowered the points to 30.

“The less points you play for, the closer it’s always going to be,” Brendon de Jonge, who played on the 2013 team for the Internationals, said on the “Subpar” podcast. “You’ve got a proven product with the Ryder Cup, 28 points, and that was the thing that Nick Price worked really hard for — and then following captains — to try to get those points to come down. “The American team is always going to be deeper, so the more points you are playing for, the bigger advantage for them,” he said. “Points have come down now, so we are getting closer and closer, but I still think if you can get that to 28 you are improving the chances of the International team.” This U.S. team has 10 players among the top 25 in the world. Two others from the top 25, J.J. Spaun and Ryan Gerard, were not chosen. Half of the 12-man International team is outside the top 50. “The average golfer doesn’t understand what those two points mean,” Price said. “It’s not a question of hiding your worst players. It’s not that. You’re putting your best eight forward because you have no choice. “All I wanted for the Presidents Cup was for it to be more exciting, more competitive.” It’s not the only thing. The Internationals struggle to find cohesion playing for a flag the PGA Tour created for them in 1994. Ernie Els was given permission in 2019 to design their own logo. Now an International team with players from seven countries on five continents is starting to meld. This takes time. But the tour missed its opportunity to keep it relatable to the other cups, and perhaps keep it closer. Who knows? The International team is due — that’s been said for 20 years — and maybe Medinah is where it happens. But it’s been the one cup Americans could count on winning.

Bregman might return before playoffs despite facial fractures BY JAY COHEN

AP baseball writer CHICAGO — Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman could play again in the regular season after he suffered multiple facial fractures when he was struck in the face by a foul ball Sunday. Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Bregman did a light workout in the weight room Tuesday and tracked pitches from a machine in a batting cage. There are no plans to place him on the injured list. “He’s got still signiﬁcant swelling in his face and his eye that needs to improve,” Counsell said. “But all things considered, he’s in a good place.” Bregman was on deck in the fourth inning of a 9-1 win at Cincinnati when he was hit on the left side of his face on Michael Busch’s check-swing foul ball. Bregman immediately jogged toward the dugout and covered his face before going back to the clubhouse with an athletic trainer. “When everything was going down on Sunday afternoon, I think that we all thought the worst case might be a possibility,” president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. “And all the news since then has been really good. He’s had a lot of different doctor’s appointments, and they’ve been positive. And I think we have to take it one

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By KAREEM ELGAZZAR

Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman celebrates after a one-run single against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in Cincinnati. step at a time.” Pedro Ramírez was in the starting lineup at third for Tuesday night’s game against Miami. Matt Shaw also could fill in at third while Bregman is out. Following their series opener against Miami, the Cubs have five games left in the regular season. But the schedule for their weekend series at Boston is in flux because of heavy rain in the forecast. “I think Alex is going to be fine. I really do,” Counsell said. “The guy is ... he’s driving home from Cincinnati and he wants to play.

So he’s planning on playing. He knew he had to get some good news from the doctors. He got that good news. So he’s going to do everything in his power, and as long as I think symptoms don’t kind of increase or happen as he increases activity, I think you’re going to see him play.” Bregman, 32, is batting .262 with 26 homers and 89 RBIs in 153 games during his ﬁrst season with Chicago. The three-time All-Star signed a $175 million, five-year contract with the Cubs in free agency.

ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO By MATT SLOCUM

U.S. team member Sam Burns, left, high-fives teammate Scottie Scheffler during a practice round Monday before the start of the Presidents Cup on Thursday at Medinah Country Club in Medinah, Ill.

Scheffler a solo star but team record less shiny BY DOUG FERGUSON Associated Press

MEDINAH, Ill. — Scottie Scheffler is the undisputed No. 1 player in the world, a winner of 25 tournaments worldwide and three legs of the career Grand Slam, all within the past five years. It just doesn’t look that way when it comes to team competition. His record in the two Presidents Cups he has played is 3-5-1. Scheffler avoided a complete shutout in the Ryder Cup last year by beating Rory McIlroy in singles to go 1-4-0 for the week at Bethpage Black, lowering his record in those matches to 3-6-3. This is of little concern to Scheffler, or to U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker. “Scottie Scheffler being Scottie Scheffler is the most important thing for us as a team,” Snedeker said Tuesday after another day of practice at Medinah. “We can’t ask him to do more than he can do. He can only deliver five points at his best if he goes out and plays unbelievable. We just want Scottie to go out there and be comfortable.” Snedeker was at Medinah in 2012 for the Ryder Cup when Tiger Woods didn’t win any of his four matches as Europe rallied to win. That was always the most curious part of Woods’ incomparable career — a world beater except in the Ryder Cup, where he had a career mark of 13-21-3. He fared much better in the Presidents Cup (27-15-1), a product of being on so many winning teams. Being the best in golf often comes with a target on the back, that extra level of motivation for the player — or players in team formats — trying to beat him. Scheffler made his Ryder Cup debut in 2021 before he had won on the PGA Tour. Most memorable that week was starting with four straight birdies to go 4 up in four holes and beating Jon Rahm, 4 and 3. Scheffler, a captain’s pick, was unbeaten in three matches at Whistling Straits. Remarkably, he went eight consecutive matches in both cups without winning (three matches were halved) until he and Russell Henley won the opening match at

the 2024 Presidents Cup. Some of it Scheffler attributes to the fickle nature of match play over 18 holes. He has played well and lost, played mediocre and won. That happens with everyone. There’s another part of him, however, that wonders if the effort is in overdrive. “When you look at this format — and maybe my record hasn’t matched up to what I think that it should be — could it be trying too hard? I think that’s definitely a factor, for sure,” Scheffler said. “For me, it’s different in the sense that you also have a partner with you and you’re playing for somebody outside yourself, and that’s a lot different as well. “Striking the balance between how much do you care, I think that’s something I’m always trying to figure out. Definitely for me, I think just trying less would be really important. It’s just one of those things that’s a lot easier said than done.” Scheffler has been playing practice rounds this week with Sam Burns, his best friend on the PGA Tour. They have yet to win a match as partners (0-3-1) in the Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup. “Do I think we have unfinished business? I don’t know if I would call it that,” Burns said. “It’s been frustrating the times we have played together, and we feel like we’ve played really well and ultimately not won. This week we’re going to go out and compete as hard as we can and try to get as many points for the U.S. team as possible.” That hasn’t been a problem for the American team, heavy favorites on paper and in history. They have won 10 in a row dating to 2005, though Burns was quick to point out a message Snedeker is trying to hammer home that “this team hasn’t done anything.” Scheffler is the key player on the American team — it’s been that way the past four years. Snedeker served up a reminder that Scheffler is not the only player. “Scottie Scheffler is not going to be the reason we win or lose,” Snedeker said. “It’s going to have to be 12 people pitching in and doing their job.”

Yankees star Judge gets calf treatment, unlikely to play in Wild Card BY LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press

NEW YORK — Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is unlikely to play in the Wild Card Series after having an injection in his sore right calf, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday. Before the Yankees faced the Rays in a day-night doubleheader, Boone said Judge had a plateletpoor plasma injection during the team’s off-day on Monday following its return from Arizona. “We’re planning on him not being a part of that (Wild Card Se-

ries), but we’re also at the time of the year, you hear all the time with injuries, you give ranges two to four weeks, four to six weeks,” Boone said. “The range is for a reason, and we’re at a point of the year where obviously we push it a little bit if that was in play, but that’s a week away. I’m Judge not expecting it, but I’m not ruling it out, either.” The Yankees will most likely play the Boston Red Sox in the

ﬁrst round of the postseason. Judge was put on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained soleus muscle, which is in the lower part of his calf. Boone did not say what grade the strain is but described it as “moderate.” Judge is eligible to be activated for the regular-season finale on Sunday against Baltimore but will not do much activity in the next few days. Judge injured his calf during last Wednesday’s game at Minnesota. The eight-time All-Star was lifted in the sixth inning for

a pinch hitter because of discomfort in his leg and said at the time it was a precautionary move. Boone said symptoms persisted and an MRI revealed the strain. Judge was 4 for 23 with 13 strikeouts and one extra-base hit in seven games after returning Sept. 8 from a broken rib, which kept him out of the lineup for more than three months. Judge is hitting .241 with 18 homers and 41 RBIs in just 66 games this year. He hit a long homer on Sept. 14 in Minnesota and had the next game off before straining his calf.

The Yankees entered Tuesday with a 48-41 record in the games Judge has missed and a 41-25 mark in games he has played. New York also began Tuesday a loss away from being eliminated from the AL East race, setting up a second straight wild-card series against the Red Sox next week. “We’ve played much of the year without him and for the most part, we’ve done a pretty good job,” Boone said. “So guys are used to it. Obviously you always want your best player in the mix, but we understand we’ve got a job to do and an expectation to win.”

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SCOREBOARD Odds NFL Thursday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG at GREEN BAY 7½ 6½ (44½) Atlanta

Sunday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Seattle 3½ 7 (40½) at WASH. Kansas City 7 11½ (46½) at MIAMI Carolina 2½ 2½ (41½)at CLEVELND at BUFFALO 2½ 7 (50½) LA Chargers Cincinnati 1½ 3½ (42½) at PITTSBGH Houston 2½ 2½ (43½)at INDIANPLS at DETROIT 9½ 6½ (48) NY Jets at JAX 1½ 3 (45½)New England at NY GIANTS 3 3 (39½) Tennessee at SAN FRAN. 11½ 8½ (48½) Arizona Minnesota 1½ 1½ (42½)at TAMPA BAY at N. ORLEANS 3 3 (44½) Las Vegas Baltimore 2½ 3 (52½) at DALLAS LA Rams 3 2½ (45½) at DENVER

Monday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Philadelphia 1½ 4½ (41½) at CHICAGO

College football Thursday

FAVORITE Liberty

OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 1½ 2½ (50½)at C. CAROLN

FAVORITE Army Navy at RUTGERS at INDIANA Clemson

OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 3½ 3 (48½) at TEMPLE 12½ 7 (51½) at UAB 42½ 42½ (53½) Howard 23½ 20½ (49½) N’western 1½ 1½ (50½) at CAL

Friday

Saturday

FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Texas 6½ 5½ (56½) at TENN. Virginia Tech 14½ 13½ (48½) at BOS. COLL at KENT ST 3½ 3½ (51½) Ball State at LOUISVILLE 13½ 12½ (58½) Wake Forest at TX TECH 40½ 34½ (55½)Sam Houston at BAYLOR 6½ 10 (55½) Colorado UNLV 13½ 13½ (52½) at AKRON at OHIO ST 26½ 27½ (53½) Illinois at PITT 49½ 49½ (60½) Bucknell at UTSA 10½ 13½ (58½) Colorado St at TOLEDO 3½ 3 (51½) San Diego St at KENTUCKY 20½ 20½ (54½) S. Alabama at E.MICHIGN 28½ 26½ (50½) Lindenwood UCLA 1½ 1½ (56½)at MARYLND Notre Dame 27½ 27½ (58½) at PURDUE at GEORGIA ST8½ 10 (55½) Nor. Illinois Hawaii 5½ 3 (44½)at WYOMING at FLORIDA ST 43½ 44½ (60½) Cent. Ark at DUKE 43½ 43½ (62½) Will. & Mary at BUFFALO 28½ 28½ (44½) Rob. Morris at MARSHALL 26½ 22½ (51½)Gardner-Wbb TCU 1½ 3 (48½) at UCF at FLORIDA 1½ 3½ (58½) Ole Miss at MIAMI (OH) 5½ 3½ (51½) UConn Utah 11½ 8½ (48½) at IOWA ST Boise State 7½ 7½ (49½)at W.MICHGN at MICHIGAN 4½ 5½ (39½) Iowa at OHIO 37½ 32½ (51½) Stonehill at GEORGIA 10 14 (44½) Oklahoma New Mexico 13½ 11½ (48½) at N MEX ST Houston 20½ 18½ (56½)at GA STHRN at E. CAROLIN 31½ 34½ (54½) NC Central at AUBURN 8½ 9½ (55½) Vanderbilt South Florida 14½ 17½ (48½)at BOWL GRN at PENN ST 11½ 10 (44½) Wisconsin Nebraska 5½ 5½ (48½) at MICH ST at FLA INT’L 34½ 34½ (51½) LIU J. Madison 1½ 6 (45½)at OLD DOMN. at TEXAS ST 30½ 30½ (61½) Incarnt Wrd at VIRGINIA 21½ 19½ (52½) Delaware at MIAMI (FL) 42½ 41½ (53½) C.Michigan UL 13½ 10½ (48½) at CHAR. at JAX STATE 12½ 7 (51½)Middle Tenn. at WEST VA 2½ 1½ (59½)Oklahoma St Kansas State 6½ 6½ (55½) at CINCINNT at ALABAMA 11½ 12½ (53½) S.Carolina at TULANE 16½ 18½ (52½) So.Miss at ARK. ST 5½ 5½ (52½)Kennesaw St at WEST. KY 37½ 37½ (54½) Mercyhurst Oregon 5½ 3 (62½) at USC at LSU 3 8½ (51½) Texas A&M at NC STATE 11½ 14 (55½) App. State at N.TEXAS 38½ 38½ (59½) Houston Chr at UTAH ST 1½ 3½ (48½) Troy Arizona 12½ 10 (48½) at WASH ST at MISS. ST 1½ 6½ (58½) Missouri at ARKANSAS 10½ 7 (50½) Tulsa Fla. Atlantic 11½ 13½ (57½) at UL MONR at SMU 34½ 34½ (59½) Missouri St UMass 5½ 4½ (48½) at SAC. ST Oregon State 10½ 10½ (55½) at UTEP at FRESNO ST. 12½ 13½ (44½) Rice Georgia Tech 5½ 3½ (48½)at STANFORD Air Force 3½ 5½ (50½) at NEVADA at WASH. 8½ 10 (46½) Minnesota

MLB

Wednesday

American League FAVORITE LINE at BALTIMORE OFF at BALTIMORE OFF at N.Y YANKEES -143 at BOSTON -141 Chi. White Sox -118 LA Angels -132 at SEATTLE OFF National League FAVORITE LINE at PITTSBURGH OFF Milwaukee -139 at ATLANTA -262 at CHICAGO CUBS -183 Arizona -165 at LA DODGERS OFF Interleague FAVORITE LINE at DETROIT -199 Minnesota -135 at TEXAS OFF

x-Las Vegas 29 x-Dallas 26 Los Angeles 16 Portland 16 Phoenix 16 Seattle 8 x-clinched playoff spot

13 17 26 27 27 35

.690 .605 .381 .372 .372 .186

3 6½ 16 16½ 16½ 24½

Monday’s games

UNDERDOG St. Louis at PHILA. Cincinnati Miami at COLORADO San Diego

LINE OFF +115 +208 +148 +133 OFF

UNDERDOG Washington at SAN FRAN N.Y Mets

LINE +158 +112 OFF

Pro basketball WNBA glance EASTERN CONFERENCE x-Atlanta x-Indiana x-Washington x-New York Chicago Toronto Connecticut

W 29 27 27 26 15 11 10

L 14 15 16 17 27 31 33

Pct .674 .643 .628 .605 .357 .262 .233

GB — 1½ 2 3 13½ 17½ 19

Washington 79, Connecticut 69 Minnesota at Indiana, n Toronto at Chicago, n Golden State at Portland, n Los Angeles at Las Vegas, n

East

Buffalo New England N.Y. Jets Miami South

Atlanta at New York, 7 p.m. Dallas at Seattle, 9 p.m.

Pro baseball

Jacksonville Tennessee Houston Indianapolis North

MLB glance AMERICAN LEAGUE z-Tampa Bay z-New York y-Boston Toronto Baltimore Central Division Cleveland Chicago Detroit Minnesota Kansas City West Division Texas Houston Seattle Athletics Los Angeles

Monday’s games

W 95 90 84 77 76

L 61 66 73 80 81

Pct GB .609 — .577 5 .535 11½ .490 18½ .484 19½

W 82 80 74 73 67

L 75 76 84 84 89

Pct GB .522 — .513 1½ .468 8½ .465 9 .429 14½

W 78 77 73 61 60

L 78 79 83 95 96

Pct .500 .494 .468 .391 .385

GB — 1 5 17 18

Detroit 9, Washington 2 Baltimore 4, Toronto 3 San Francisco 5, Minnesota 2

Tuesday’s games

N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 0, 1st game Washington 3, Detroit 1 Cleveland 3, Boston 2 Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 2nd game, n Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, n N.Y. Mets at Texas, n Houston at Seattle, n L.A. Angels at Athletics, n Minnesota at San Francisco, n Toronto at Baltimore, ppd.

Wednesday’s games

Washington (Cavalli 13-5) at Detroit (Valdez 10-11), 12:10 p.m. Toronto (Scherzer 3-8) at Baltimore (Bassitt 8-5), 12:35 p.m., 1st game Minnesota (TBD) at San Francisco (Perdomo 0-1), 2:45 p.m. Toronto (TBD) at Baltimore (TBD), 5:35 p.m., 2nd game Tampa Bay (Seymour 9-7) at N.Y. Yankees (Cole 9-9), 6:05 p.m. Cleveland (Grifﬁn 15-5) at Boston (Gray 175), 6:10 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Fedde 8-9) at Kansas City (Lugo 7-9), 6:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (McLean 11-10) at Texas (TBD), 7:05 p.m. L.A. Angels (Ureña 9-10) at Athletics (Springs 4-14), 8:40 p.m. Houston (TBD) at Seattle (Kirby 9-11), 9:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

x-Minnesota x-Golden State

W 32 31

L 10 11

Pct .762 .738

GB — 1

WESTERN CONFERENCE

x-Atlanta Philadelphia Miami Washington New York Central Division x-Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati West Division x-Los Angeles San Diego Arizona San Francisco Colorado x-clinched division y-clinched wild card z-clinched playoff berth

W 92 87 76 74 71

L 65 70 80 84 85

Pct GB .586 — .554 5 .487 15½ .468 18½ .455 20½

W 98 87 80 76 73

L 59 69 77 81 84

Pct GB .624 — .558 10½ .510 18 .484 22 .465 25

W 96 87 82 65 57

L 60 69 74 92 99

Pct GB .615 — .558 9 .526 14 .414 31½ .365 39

Detroit 9, Washington 2 San Francisco 5, Minnesota 2

Tuesday’s games

Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 0 Philadelphia 6, Milwaukee 4 Washington 3, Detroit 1 Cincinnati 4, Atlanta 0 Miami at Chicago Cubs, n N.Y. Mets at Texas, n Arizona at Colorado, n Minnesota at San Francisco, n San Diego at L.A. Dodgers, n

Wednesday’s games

Washington (Cavalli 13-5) at Detroit (Valdez 10-11), 12:10 p.m. Minnesota (TBD) at San Francisco (Perdomo 0-1), 2:45 p.m. Milwaukee (Henderson 10-3) at Philadelphia (Nola 7-10), 5:40 p.m. St. Louis (Liberatore 5-14) at Pittsburgh (TBD), 5:40 p.m. Cincinnati (Abbott 6-11) at Atlanta (Sale 14-9), 6:15 p.m. Miami (Gusto 1-5) at Chicago Cubs (Gausman 9-12), 6:40 p.m. N.Y. Mets (McLean 11-10) at Texas (TBD), 7:05 p.m. Arizona (Kelly 9-14) at Colorado (Adams 0-1), 7:40 p.m. San Diego (Ray 13-8) at L.A. Dodgers (Yamamoto 14-8), 9:10 p.m.

Wild Card glance z-New York y-Boston Chicago Houston Toronto

Pct .558 .558 .554

WCGB +½ +½ —

Cincinnati Baltimore Pittsburgh Cleveland West Kansas City Las Vegas Denver L.A. Chargers

W 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 2

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 77 62 0 .500 30 16 0 .500 40 30 0 .000 26 62

W 1 0 0 0

L 1 2 2 2

T 0 0 0 0

W 2 1 1 1

L 0 1 1 1

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 53 33 0 .500 58 47 0 .500 23 33 0 .500 33 53

W 2 2 1 0

L 0 0 1 2

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 64 40 0 1.000 53 27 0 .500 30 44 0 .000 28 52

W 2 1 1 0

L 0 1 1 2

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 48 42 0 .500 34 48 0 .500 57 48 0 .000 42 61

W 1 1 0 0

L 1 1 2 2

T 0 0 0 0

W 2 1 1 1

L 0 1 1 1

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 48 25 0 .500 62 71 0 .500 62 46 0 .500 42 56

W 2 2 1 1

L 0 0 1 1

T Pct PF PA 0 1.000 44 17 0 1.000 62 20 0 .500 35 33 0 .500 33 45

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East

Philadelphia N.Y. Giants Dallas Washington South Carolina New Orleans Tampa Bay Atlanta North Minnesota Detroit Chicago Green Bay West Seattle San Francisco L.A. Rams Arizona

Late Monday

Pct PF PA .500 47 30 .000 30 47 .000 37 56 .000 53 74

Pct PF PA .500 71 62 .500 54 48 .000 46 56 .000 16 54

L.A. Rams 28, N.Y. Giants 6

Thursday’s games

Atlanta at Green Bay, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday’s games

Carolina at Cleveland, noon Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, noon Houston at Indianapolis, noon Kansas City at Miami, noon L.A. Chargers at Buffalo, noon N.Y. Jets at Detroit, noon New England at Jacksonville, noon Seattle at Washington, noon Tennessee at N.Y. Giants, noon Arizona at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m. Minnesota at Tampa Bay, 3:05 p.m. Baltimore vs. Dallas at Rio de Janeiro, 3:25 p.m. Las Vegas at New Orleans, 3:25 p.m. L.A. Rams at Denver, 7:20 p.m.

Monday’s game

Philadelphia at Chicago, 7:15 p.m.

East Division

W 90 84 80 77 77

L 69 69 70

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Wednesday’s games

American League

Chicago San Diego Philadelphia

W 87 87 87

NFL glance

Tuesday’s games

Monday’s games UNDERDOG LINE Toronto OFF Toronto OFF Tampa Bay +118 Cleveland +117 at KANSAS CITY -104 at ATHLETICS +108 Houston OFF

National League

Clemson (2-1) at California (2-1), 9:30 p.m.

Pro football

Atlanta 95, New York 84 Phoenix 87, Dallas 86

East Division

FAR WEST

y-clinched wild card z-clinched playoff berth

L 66 72 76 79 80

Pct .577 .538 .513 .494 .490

WCGB +10 +4 — 3 3½

Bucknell (1-3) at Pittsburgh (3-0), 11 a.m. Virginia Tech (3-0) at Boston College (2-1), 11 a.m. UCLA (3-0) at Maryland (2-1), 12:30 p.m. Gardner-Webb (1-3) at Marshall (2-1), 2:30 p.m. Robert Morris (2-1) at Buffalo (1-2), 2:30 p.m. Wisconsin (2-1) at Penn St. (3-0), 4 p.m. Oklahoma St. (2-1) at West Virginia (3-0), 6 p.m.

SOUTH

Wake Forest (2-1) at Louisville (2-1), 11 a.m. Texas (3-0) at Tennessee (3-0), 11 a.m. South Alabama (2-1) at Kentucky (2-1), 11:45 a.m. N. Illinois (0-3) at Georgia St. (2-1), 1 p.m. Cent. Arkansas (2-2) at Florida St. (1-2), 2 p.m. TCU (2-1) at UCF (2-1), 2:30 p.m. Ole Miss (3-0) at Florida (3-0), 2:30 p.m. Oklahoma (2-1) at Georgia (3-0), 2:30 p.m. William & Mary (2-2) at Duke (3-0), 2:30 p.m. Houston (2-1) at Georgia Southern (1-2), 3 p.m. NC Central (2-2) at East Carolina (1-2), 3 p.m. Vanderbilt (3-0) at Auburn (2-1), 3:15 p.m. LIU Brooklyn (0-4) at FIU (1-2), 5 p.m. Delaware (2-1) at Virginia (2-1), 5 p.m. James Madison (3-0) at Old Dominion (1-2), 5 p.m. Cent. Michigan (2-1) at Miami (3-0), 5:30 p.m. Middle Tennessee (2-1) at Jacksonville St. (2-2), 6 p.m. South Carolina (2-1) at Alabama (3-0), 6 p.m. Appalachian St. (3-0) at NC State (1-2), 6:30 p.m. Missouri (3-0) at Mississippi St. (3-0), 6:45 p.m.

MIDWEST

Ball St. (1-2) at Kent St. (1-2), 11 a.m. San Diego St. (1-2) at Toledo (2-1), 11 a.m. UNLV (1-2) at Akron (1-2), 11 a.m. Illinois (2-1) at Ohio St. (2-1), 11 a.m. Lindenwood (Mo.) (1-2) at E. Michigan (1-3), noon Notre Dame (3-0) at Purdue (1-2), 1 p.m. UConn (2-1) at Miami (Ohio) (1-2), 2:30 p.m. Utah (3-0) at Iowa St. (2-1), 2:30 p.m. Boise St. (2-1) at W. Michigan (2-1), 2:30 p.m. Iowa (3-0) at Michigan (3-0), 2:30 p.m. Stonehill (1-3) at Ohio (1-2), 2:30 p.m. Nebraska (3-0) at Michigan St. (2-1), 4 p.m. South Florida (3-0) at Bowling Green (0-3), 4 p.m. Kansas St. (3-0) at Cincinnati (3-0), 6 p.m.

SOUTHWEST

Colorado (2-1) at Baylor (2-1), 11 a.m. Colorado St. (2-1) at UTSA (2-1), 11 a.m. Sam Houston St. (1-2) at Texas Tech (3-0), 11 a.m. Houston Christian (2-2) at North Texas (1-2), 6:30 p.m. Tulsa (3-0) at Arkansas (1-2), 7 p.m. Missouri St. (1-2) at SMU (2-1), 8 p.m. Oregon St. (1-2) at UTEP (1-2), 8 p.m.

FAR WEST

Hawaii (1-2) at Wyoming (1-2), 2 p.m. New Mexico (2-1) at New Mexico St. (1-2), 2:30 p.m. Oregon (2-1) at Southern Cal (4-0), 6:30 p.m. Troy (2-1) at Utah St. (0-3), 6:30 p.m. Arizona (2-1) at Washington St. (1-2), 6:30 p.m. UMass (3-0) at Sacramento St. (1-3), 8 p.m. Rice (1-2) at Fresno St. (2-1), 9 p.m. Georgia Tech (1-2) at Stanford (1-2), 9:30 p.m. Air Force (1-1) at Nevada (1-2), 9:30 p.m. Minnesota (2-1) at Washington (3-0), 10 p.m.

State schedule

Late Monday

Saturday

L.A. Rams 28, N.Y. Giants 6

N.Y. Giants 0 3 3 0 — 6 L.A. Rams 7 7 7 7 — 28 First Quarter LAR—Adams 31 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), :11. Second Quarter LAR—Williams 10 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 11:07. NYG—FG Zvada 24, :25. Third Quarter LAR—Adams 11 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 6:21. NYG—FG Zvada 52, 3:49. Fourth Quarter LAR—Ferguson 5 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 8:57. A—73,773. NYG LAR First downs 11 23 Total Net Yards 182 481 Rushes-yards 21-52 28-163 Passing 130 318 Punt Returns 0-0 4-32 Kickoff Returns 4-105 2-29 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-22 Comp-Att-Int 14-32-1 22-31-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-1 1-9 Punts 6-52.5 3-47.667 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 3-20 6-50 Time of Possession 27:25 32:35 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—N.Y. Giants, Skattebo 12-36, Singletary 3-9, N.Harris 4-6, Winston 2-1. L.A. Rams, Williams 12-85, Corum 12-79, Stafford 4-(minus 1). PASSING—N.Y. Giants, Winston 11-27-1-111, Dart 3-5-0-20. L.A. Rams, Stafford 22-31-1327. RECEIVING—N.Y. Giants, Likely 5-33, Skattebo 4-19, Mooney 2-48, Fields 2-30, Nabers 1-1. L.A. Rams, Adams 8-195, Ferguson 6-54, Parkinson 2-15, Williams 2-12, Atwell 1-19, Corum 1-13, Mumpﬁeld 1-12, Allen 1-7. MISSED FIELD GOALS—L.A. Rams, Mevis 43.

College football

Lamar (2-1) at Nicholls (2-2), 3 p.m. UL (2-1) at Charlotte (0-3), 5:30 p.m. East Texas A&M (1-3) at McNeese (1-3), 6 p.m. Okla. Panhandle St. (2-2) at Louisiana Christian (3-1), 6 p.m. Prairie View (1-3) vs. Grambling (2-1) at Dallas, 6 p.m. Southeastern (2-2) at Northwestern St. (0-4), 6 p.m. Southern (2-2) at Jackson St. (3-0), 6 p.m. Southern Mississippi (1-2) at Tulane (1-2), 6 p.m. Texas A&M (2-1) at LSU (2-1), 6:30 p.m. FAU (2-1) at UL-Monroe (0-3), 7 p.m.

Tennis WTA Singapore Open Results Tuesday At Kallang Tennis Hub Singapore, Singapore Purse: $1,206,446 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Women’s Singles Round of 32 Oleksandra Oliynykova, Ukraine, def. Vivian Wolff, United States, 6-1, 7-6 (1). Alycia Parks, United States, def. Mei Yamaguchi, Japan, 6-4, 6-3. Tatiana Prozorova, Russia, def. Soﬁa Costoulas, Belgium, 5-7, 7-6 (2), 6-2. Wang Xinyu, China, def. Donna Vekic (8), Croatia, 6-1, 6-2. Barbora Krejcikova, Czechia, def. Anna-Lena Friedsam, Germany, 6-0, 5-7, 7-6 (4). Women’s Doubles Round of 16 Alexandra Panova, Russia, and Kristina Mladenovic (4), France, def. Ingrid Neel, Estonia, and Giuliana Olmos, Mexico, 6-4, 4-6, 10-8. Storm Hunter, Australia, and Desirae Krawczyk (1), United States, def. Makoto Ninomiya, Japan, and Nika Radisic, Slovenia, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4).

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National schedule Thursday’s games SOUTH

Liberty (2-1) at Coastal Carolina (1-2), 6:30 p.m.

Friday’s games EAST

Army (1-1) at Temple (1-2), 3 p.m. Howard (1-2) at Rutgers (0-3), 6 p.m.

SOUTH

Navy (1-1) at UAB (1-2), 6 p.m.

MIDWEST

Saturday EAST

Northwestern (2-0) at Indiana (3-0), 7 p.m.

Tuesday At Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center Seoul, South Korea Purse: $283,347 Surface: Hardcourt outdoor Women’s Singles Round of 32 Elena-Gabriela Ruse (4), Romania, def. Eva Lys, Germany, 6-1, 6-2. Taylah Preston, Australia, def. Himeno Sakatsume, Japan, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Sohyun Park, South Korea, def. Robin Montgomery, United States, 7-6 (4), 6-3. Anna Bondar (6), Hungary, def. Renata Zarazua, Mexico, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1.

Yexin Ma, China, def. Emerson Jones, Australia, 3-6, 6-0, 6-2. Yeon Woo Ku, South Korea, def. Alevtina Ibragimova, Russia, 6-3, 6-2. Kimberly Birrell (2), Australia, def. Tamara Zidansek, Slovenia, 7-6 (2), 6-4. Jelena Ostapenko (1), Latvia, def. Anastasia Zakharova, Russia, 6-4, 6-1.

Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball

American League ATHLETICS — Reinstated 3B Joshua Kuroda-Grauer from the 60-day IL. Placed 3B Max Muncy on the 10-day IL. Transferred RHP J.T. Ginn from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL. HOUSTON ASTROS — Sent CF Jorge Barrosa outright to Sugar Land (PCL). NEW YORK YANKEES — Reinstated 2B Jazz Chisholm from the 10-day IL. Optioned LF Max Schuemann to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL). TAMPA BAY RAYS — Released RF Jake Fraley. TEXAS RANGERS — Reinstated RHP Peyton Gray from the 15-day IL. Optioned LHP Adam Macko to ACL Rangers. National League ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS — Sent RHP Ryan Thompson to Amarillo (TL) on a rehab assignment. CINCINNATI REDS — Recalled RHP Connor Phillips from Louisville (IL). Placed RHP Tony Santillan on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Sept. 19. Sent CF TJ Friedl outright to Louisville. COLORADO ROCKIES — Sent SS Vimael Machín outright to ACL Rockies. LOS ANGELES DODGERS — Released LF Ryan Ward. NEW YORK METS — Reinstated RHP Devin Williams from the 15-day IL. Placed RHP Christian Scott on the 15-day IL. PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Reinstated RHP Kirby Yates from the 15-day IL. Designated RHP Camilo Doval for assignment. SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS — Recalled RHP Braxton Roxby from Sacramento (PCL). Placed RHP Blade Tidwell on the 15-day IL.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association

CHARLOTTE HORNETS — Waived G DJ Armstrong and C Tre Carroll. DENVER NUGGETS — Waived G Reese DixonWaters and F Keonte Jones. DETROIT PISTONS — Signed G Ausar Thompson to a rookie-scale contract extension. Waived G Drake Allen. MIAMI HEAT — Claimed G Bez Mbeng off waivers. Signed G Pelle Larsson to a veteran contract extension.

FOOTBALL National Football League

ATLANTA FALCONS — Placed CB A.J. Terrell Jr. on injured reserve. Signed OL Zach Harrison to the 53-man roster. Released OL James Brockermeyer from the practice squad. Signed OL Colby Sorsdal to the practice squad. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Signed WR Shedrick Jackson to the practice squad. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Signed WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette to the practice squad. Released WR E.J. Williams from the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed LS Scott Daly from New Orleans’ practice squad. Waived LS Beau Gardner. Signed DB Nick McCloud to the practice squad. Released G Kyle Hergel from the practice squad. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed LB Krys Barnes to the practice squad. Placed LB Nathaniel Watson on practice squad/ injured. DETROIT LIONS — Released LB Joe Bachie. Signed DB Bishop Fitzgerald from Pittsburgh’s practice squad. Placed DB Avonte Maddox on injured reserve. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed WR Darius Slayton. Placed DE Micheal Clemons on injured reserve. Released RB Anderson Castle from the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Signed TE Brenden Bates to the practice squad. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Signed TE Hayden Rucci from Jacksonville’s practice squad. Waived WR Gary Jennings. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed LB Andre Jones Jr. off Buffalo’s practice squad. Signed LS Luke Basso to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed P Johnny Hekker and RB Jaret Patterson to the practice squad. Released WR Trayvon Rudolph and CB Bryce Phillips from the practice squad. Waived DL Taki Taimani from reserve/injured. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Placed OL Michael Onwenu on injured reserve. Signed P Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad. Signed TE Tanner Conner to the practice squad. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Waived RB Audric Estime from injured reserve with an injury settlement. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed DT C.J. Ravenell and T Ryan Schernecke to the practice squad. Released C Kingsley Eguakun and DB Elijah Jones from the practice squad. NEW YORK JETS — Signed LB Troy Reeder from the practice squad. Signed LB Jaden Keller and QB Will Levis to the practice squad. Released QB Bailey Zappe from the practice squad. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Signed TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad. Released DT Gabe Hall from the practice squad. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed WR Isaiah Hodgins and DB Darius Rush to the practice squad. TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed G Drew Moss to the practice squad. Released LB Jimmy Ciarlo from the practice squad.

HOCKEY National Hockey League

DALLAS STARS — Loaned G Arno Tiefensee to Texas (AHL). NEW YORK RANGERS — Placed F Justin Dowling and D Urho Vaakanainen on waivers. WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Placed F Ludwig Persson on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Hershey (AHL).

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Autumn is approaching, or at least it’s somewhere on the hazy horizon. The impending seasonal shift has me thinking back to great dining experiences and particular dishes I’ve discovered or enjoyed anew over the long summer. Here are eight standouts, including a cocktail that could arguably still qualify in the dish category.

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n LUFU, 301 St. Charles Ave.

The second location of this next-generation Indian restaurant in the French Quarter closed this summer, one casualty of the ongoing Decatur Street roadwork. But that also brought attention to how its first location in the CBD is still going strong. Pani puri will always be on my table. Crisp orbs made from lentils are filled with potato and fresh herbs. Pour in a glug of the spicy, mint water at the table to pop it immediately as one-bite flavor bombs. It’s like a firecracker of different textures and flavors going off at once.

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Pani puri has crisp lentil cups filled with potato and white peas to fill with mint water at LUFU.

Hot sausage po-boy

n Radosta’s Po-boys, 249 Aris Ave., Metairie

Through a hot summer nothing was hotter than the hot sausage po-boy from Radosta’s, revisited on a tour of backstreet po-boy shops. All of the sausage varieties at this onetime grocery and butcher are made inhouse. The hot sausage patties sing with a multi-pepper heat (black, red, white, dried flakes and ground jalapeño). It gives a sharp bite that lingers and builds. The bread doesn’t just hold the sandwich together; it also balances the juicy heat. Expect to hear a warning about just how spicy this really is when ordering. For a milder take, try the Don Special, which pairs Italian sausage patties with olive salad and provolone.

Pork chop

n Charmant, 512 City Park Ave.

This yearling bistro is remarkably versatile. It would be a wine bar at a crossroads between neighborhoods with a

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art of the experience of the French Quarter is the interplay of different energies. It’s the way timeless, Old World architecture frames the ephemeral social buzz, the way turning a corner can change the feel from languid to rollicking. That’s a bit like what it feels to visit Holywater. This new restaurant and oyster bar is filled with New Orleans flavors and its own character across a progression of distinct spaces, all in a revived historic building in a particularly captivating part of the Quarter. Holywater officially opens Sept. 23 after HOLYWATER ful of tables where some test runs that people order from a 622 Conti St., Oyster bar shorter menu of bar packed its various spaces with curious daily 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., snacks and oysters, visitors. displayed in chilled dinner 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. It’s meeting a need bins lining the bar. for more nice-casual restaurants in A winding staircase leads to the the Quarter, hitting that midrange second-floor dining room, where the between tavern and bistro, free of full menu is served, and the feel is touristy cliché. more like the bar and grill at a vintage seaside club. Time and place A third room, found through curThe ground-floor oyster bar sets tains, has the cool, secluded vibe of the scene. French doors open into a semi-hidden lounge. Check out the what feels like a dockside saloon. A brass portholes giving views into the 40-watt glow shines on the mahoga- wine cellar. Details abound across a ny and brass of a curving bar. Little maritime motif with a lively sense of nooks form coves around the hand- nostalgia.

Holywater restaurant and bar in the French Quarter has an oyster bar on the ground floor. Holywater’s home comes to the theme naturally. Built in 1837, it began as a chandlery, providing supplies to mariners working the Mississippi River. In the 1970s and ’80s, it was the Melius Bar, where many Long Island iced teas propelled late nights. It’s been idle since the demise of the upscale dessert shop Salon by Sucre in 2019. Maybe Holywater feels like such a good ﬁt here because its creators know the neighborhood so well.

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Smoke & Honey, a casual neighborhood spot in Mid-City that combined Greek and Jewish cuisine, will close after over two years at 3301 Bienville St., the restaurant posted Monday on social media. The brick-and-mortar location will close its doors after “a big lamb party” this weekend, Sept. 26-27. “Building Smoke & Honey, getting to know and share memories with this cherished community, and contribute to the joy, family, and friends of New Orleans has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” owner Vassiliki Ellwood Yiagazis said in the post on Instagram. After opening in 2024, Smoke & Honey became a popular brunch spot in Mid-City, serving comfort food like gyro breakfast sandwiches, a leg of lamb po-boy called the lambeaux and Greek salad. Ellwood Yiagazis began the concept as a pop-up during the

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Today is Wednesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2026. There are 99 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 23, 1952, Republican Sen. Richard M. Nixon of California salvaged his vice presidential nomination by appearing on TV from Los Angeles to refute allegations of improper campaign fundraising in what became known as the “Checkers” speech for its reference to his family’s cocker spaniel. Also on this date: In 1780, British spy John Andre was captured along with papers revealing Benedict Arnold’s plot to surrender West Point to the British. In 1806, the Lewis and Clark expedition returned to St. Louis, more than two years after setting out for the Paciﬁc Northwest. In 1955, a jury in Sumner, Mississippi, acquitted two White men, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam, of killing Black teenager Emmett Till. (The two later admitted to the crime in an interview with Look magazine.) In 1957, nine Black students who entered Little Rock Central High School in Arkansas were

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kitchen and bar. Neal Bodenheimer, of Cure and Continued from page 1D a lot of other things (including the restaurant and bar in the forthcoming Warbler Hotel), has colA homecoming laborated on the cocktail list. More Brothers Alex and Miles Pincus, renditions of New Orleans classics New Orleans natives, have a New are in the works. The chef is Alex Harrell, most York City-based restaurant group called Crew that’s known for beau- recently of the Gloriette in Covtiful settings, including a few on ington, though best known for his ships, and for a fixation on oysters. tenure in the French Quarter at Their first family home was on Sylvain and Angeline. Royal Street. Their father, Ronald A menu that has caviar, swordfish Pincus, managed the schnitzel and steak Royal Orleans Hotel frites can also furnish (now the Omni Royal a roast beef debris poOrleans), and later boy, fried chicken and the Hotel Monteleone, “yacht tots,” which each a block from resemble silver dolHolywater. Their lar-sized McDonald’s mother Anne Pincus hash browns (yes, operated a praline that is high praise), brand in the Quarter with a whip of creme (“mom’s world-fafraiche and trout roe. Oysters are a must. mous pralines” are on There’s a rotating the Holywater menu). assortment from A few years ago, Louisiana and other they opened another waters, including a restaurant called A riff on the hurricane Holywater in New cocktail is on the menu distinctive oyster called Sailor Baby. York, spinning what at Holywater. These are grown exthey loved about New Orleans restaurants and bars into clusively for the Crew restaurants their own creation and starting in prime oyster territory on Long with a cocktail list that leads with Island’s Peconic Bay. Sazeracs and hurricanes. In a fullThey are all that a cold-water circle moment, they have brought East Coast oyster should be — that back home with a New Or- briskly briny with a hint of creamleans version of Holywater. iness and a mineral tang of iron, delicate but still substantial in size Local flavor, talent and sitting in deeply cupped shells This new location has some well- for a generous slurp of liquor. In the French Quarter, the right known local talent guiding the

Smoke & Honey, a casual restaurant for Greek and Jewish flavors in Mid-City, is set to close after this weekend.

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pandemic, when the actress and filmmaker needed to pivot during the shutdown of the film industry. It found a home at Pal’s Lounge before branching out into the brick-and-mortar location. Smoke & Honey will be open Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, it will host a final closing party with slow-cooked lamb and ouzo, with timing to be announced soon for these afternoon events.

great happy hour, brunch spot or a casually elegant bistro for impromptu date nights. It also owns one of the best pork chops I’ve found lately. Cut as thick as a Victorian novel, but easier to get through, it arrived perfectly cooked, just a bit on the rare side as requested with a fat cap of ﬂavor and a sear on its edge. A bit of chili morita gives an earthy, fruity ﬂavor to the meaty satisfaction of a slice, and a seasonal supporting cast of corn and okra and mushrooms finish the plate.

TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press

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A secluded back room sets a different vibe at Holywater restaurant and bar in the French Quarter.

forced to leave under police escort because of a White mob outside. The Little Rock Nine returned under federal troop escort two days later for their first full day at the school. In 2018, capping a comeback from four back surgeries, Tiger Woods won the Tour Championship in Atlanta, the 80th victory of his PGA Tour career and his first in more than five years. In 2022, Roger Federer played his final professional match after an illustrious career that included 20 Grand Slam titles. In 2024, Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, including more than 90 women and children in one of the deadliest barrages since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war. Today’s birthdays: Singer Julio Iglesias is 83. Actor/singer Mary Kay Place is 79. Rock star Bruce Springsteen is 77. Director/playwright George C. Wolfe is 72. Actor Rosalind Chao is 69. Actor Jason Alexander is 67. Actor Chi McBride is 65. Singer Ani DiFranco is 56. Producer-rapper Jermaine Dupri is 54. Filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos is 53. Actor Anthony Mackie is 48. Actor Skylar Astin is 39. High diver Molly Carlson is 28.

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‘yacht tots’ are served with smoked trout roe at Holywater.

Swordfish schnitzel is finished with a lemon butter sauce at Holywater. place doesn’t just blend in with the surroundings but can give them a fresh vantage. Holywater feels like a continuation indoors of its lushly textured block, between the picturesque pedestrian mall of Exchange Place and the classical contours of the state Supreme Court building. It feels more like a place that’s come back to life than one that just landed. Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

up would make superb snacking for a college football Saturday.

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Discussion of chef Melissa Martin’s restaurant over the river and seemingly through the woods deep in Algiers inevitably starts with the setting — the soothing rustic elegance of taper candles, glinting mirrors and polished wood. Remarkably, this feeling carries through much of the food. This simple, well-executed standout recruits beautiful yellowﬁn tuna as a ﬂex on a French classic. It’s pounded thin so that it melts on the palate, is quickly seared on one side to activate the umami factor, and is left glistening like sashimi on the other side. It’s essentially tuna two ways and beautiful times two.

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A meal at a wine bar has long been one of my summer tactics, pairing lighter bites with wonderful wines to lift out of a hot day. I’m here to say the same appeal endures in early fall (and, really, winter for that matter). At this The pork chop at Charmant stylish downtown gem, the burger restaurant in New Orleans is cut is a sleeper hit. thick and cooked perfectly. Much more than a slider, though downright demure compared to a big fat bar burger, it could ﬁt on Positano sandwich a tea plate. The cheese is a nutty, n Lunch, 1039 Broadway St. buttery Comté. That wine-dark The bread is the thing at this layer under the double patties is walk-up, takeout-only window for a jam made with smoky Spanish Italian sandwiches at the edge chorizo. Ask for a pairing from the of Tulane’s Uptown campus. It’s always-changing wine list. called schiacciata, and it’s basically a smooshed focaccia, thinner Crazy soft-shell and crisper and a wonderful ves- crab taco salad sel for Italian meats and decadent n Seither’s Seafood, 279 Hickory St., Harahan amounts of mozzarella. Start with the Positano sandwich, Crawfish season is the busilayered with pretty pink ruffles est time at Seither’s Seafood, but of mortadella, waves of burrata, I learned that there really is no bitter arugula and a spicy, pesto- off-season at this casual Harahan esque pistachio cream with fig destination for amped up seafood. spread adding a dark sweetness. Crab is at its best in summer, and With the semester in session, a lunch here was a tour de force of street parking is at a premium, but the local harvest. this is a sandwich worth making a The “crazy softshell crab taco little effort and some pre-planning salad” plants a whole, split crab beto secure. A clutch of them all cut tween avocado, chunky salsa and

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The wine bar burger at Pluck in downtown New Orleans is ready for a by-the-glass pairing.

a creamy sauce in a fried tortilla shell for one of the biggest stretches of the term “salad.” It’s all ﬂavor, fun and signature Seither’s.

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An annual summer special bundling three appetizers brought me back to Ralph Brennan’s beautiful restaurant by City Park. That special is done for the season, but a number of its best dishes remain on the menu (don’t miss the roasted crab claws with escargot butter). So does a cocktail I discovered during that summer visit. Olives stuffed with blue cheese add a depth of flavor to a martini, though at the risk of muddling the cocktail. But this version essentially infuses the vodka with the cheese. It’s crystal clear but has that sour, savory edge of the blue cheese. The drink arrives with a tray of garnishes to alternate flavors and a dram of olive brine to add as you go. If impending fall weather means more City Park visits, here’s a firstclass cocktail waiting by the gates. Email Ian McNulty at imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

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n Hammy homage “Together, we celebrate remarkable individuals, advocates, and supporters who continue the fight to end diabetes.” That statement accompanied the invitational beckoning for a recent event at The Four Seasons: the fifth annual Kiss a Pig Gala New Orleans 2026. That’s right! Kiss a pig. The exciting pig-smooch ceremony celebrates Kyle Banks, Maria Newman, Malik Mingo the pig’s pivotal role as the first source of insulin. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser put on by the American Diabetes Association help fund diabetes research, advocacy and education. Add to the attraction of the evening: fun. Candidates, in friendly competition, raise money for the cause with the hope of accruing the biggest sum. The reward is a sweet smack on the head of a precious piggy. The names to know were legion, starting with honorary gala chair Cindy Pazos, founder of Diabetes Management & Supplies in 1989, who opened the formalities at 7:40 p.m.; gala emcee Jennifer Wise, Andrea Fitte, Bryan Wilson Malik Mingo, WWL-TV; actor, vocalist, entreCynthia preneur Kyle Banks, mission speaker; ADA (naPazos, tional) CEO Charles D.“Chuck” Henderson; and ADA Rebecca New Orleans executive director Jeanne McKay. The Silver Sponsors were Dasani, O HUB, and Pennington SpencerFane. Additional gratitude was extended to a host of others, namely sponsors, supporters and donors. The most-ever 16 competitors were roundly acclaimed. They were Estelle Alfortish, New York Life; Cheryll Bowers-Stephens, M.D., MBA, Healthy Blue; Lucy Bustamente, Fox 8 New Orleans; Monique Doucette, Ogletree Deakins New Orleans; Trivia Frazier, MBA, PH.D., Obatala Sciences and Abstract Ventures Consulting; Richard Graham, Walmart Harahan Store; Latricia Henry, Liberty Bank and Trust; and Wendy Holness-McKenzie, MSW, MBA, Careallies. Also, Katrina P. Nguyen, BS., PHARMD, Xavier University of Louisiana; Anil Paramesh, M.D., MBA, FACS, Tulane University School of Medicine; David Rachal III, Rise to Purpose LLC The Poised Gentlemen; Mark Raymond Jr., Split Second Foundation; Commander Damon Singleton, U.S. Navy (ret.), Nola.com; Joshua Smith, Sam’s Club; Rachael Sood, The Diabetes Collective; and Carrie Yates, HUB Investment Partners. Alphabetically, Carrie Yates was the last in the listing, but she was the first-place winner among the contestants. “This is a great honor,” she said as she expressed thanks to her supporters. The second was Dr. Paramesh, and the third, Ms. Alfortish. Kudos abounded. Among those applauding them was Community Leadership Board Chair Chris Ralston, past National Board Chair. Board members answer to Elliott Bauman,Andrea Fitte, Lauren Glaser, Candace Gregory, Maria Newman, Rebecca Pennington, Council Powell, Nikesha Rodrigue, Elizabeth Sconzert, Bryan Wilson, and Jenny Wise. Most were noted, as were Clare Pearce, Dr. Felicia Stolier, Jill Pollard, and Stephanie and Terrance Osborne. Royce Pennington and Don Carrere joined their above wives, Rebecca “Becky” and Maria. In masterful form, Chuck Mutz of Black Tie Auctions led the bidding, which put more fun in the fundraiser. Dinners, travel and art garnered the bucks. A top item was a porcine production, a hand-painted pig, by artist Terrance Osborne. A Caprese salad launched the palate pleasures that continued with a main course-choice (mushroom steak or beef short rib or blackened Gulf snapper) and a dessert of red velvet cake. Red was the color of the evening and appeared throughout, beginning with the centerpieces. The stage was backlighted in red and, in the foreground, had “Kiss A Pig” in bright, white lights. Lots of guests, who took home great goody bags of the color, donned some form of red clothing. General joviality was directed to the dance floor, where the Dance Party aspect of the evening limelighted the Bucktown All-Stars. “Get Ready (Here I Come)” got the decibels aloft and guests grooving.

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n Big Wheels Eyes popped as guests entered the venue. It Amy Rivere, Jimmy Ellis was Manual Shift Motorsports in Elmwood, a venue donated for the event by John Houghtaling and Franco Valobra, cavaliere. The location, undistinguished from the outside, housed more than 40 Ferraris and other exotic sports cars, including vintage classics, supercars, and race cars. Also riveting the eye was an extensive “Star Wars” collection of memorabilia. All of this was paired with the purpose of the patron partying: an official kickoff and preview of the 2026 You Night Rev the Runway gala, which is scheduled for Nov. 14 at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. You Night helps women “find a sisterhood of support and a path forward after a cancer diagnosis.” It has empowering events to raise funds and Rev the Runway is the forthcoming one. The Ferrari fest introduced the You Night Class of 2026, 28 female cancer survivors, to sponsors, healthcare partners, volunteers, community leaders and supporters. To “Ferraristi Gearheads,” as well. The donations of Jersey Mike’s, Parkway Bakery & Tavern, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Sunny’s Famous Chicken Salad, and Tookies NLA Charcuterie fed the flock, who sipped the signature cocktail, Summer Thyme 75. Further attractions were myriad and included a tour of the facility, photo opportunities inside a Ferrari, a live auction featuring a Ferrari experience, an opening dance performance for the Geaux Geauxs (local women over 50), You Night alumnae on the runway, and the runway debut of the 28 women in the Class of 2026. Reinforced was the fact that the YN programming is free of charge to participants. Leading off the roster of car-dazed attendees was Lisa McKenzie, founder and executive director of You Night Empowering Events. Also, Dr. Jimmy and Gayle Ellis, Dave and Joy Kampen, Holley Haag and Bill Kenny, Dr. David and Pillar Morrison, Dr. Amy Rivere, Mackie Gallagher, Emily and Rob Smith, Kristin Bertucci, Kieran Genesi, Beth Jenkins, Daniel Munn, Sarah Clifton,Ashley and Arthur Boisfontaine, Leroy Mitchell, and Joyce Paretti of Manual Shift Motorsports.

n Sugar Notables In celebration of the careers of several sugar technologists in the global sugar industry, Sugar Journal held a fifth-year celebration at Antoine’s Restaurant. After nominations were closed, a panel of industry leaders helped pick each category’s winners. Take a bow, winners Michael Melancon, Louisiana, Sugar Cane Grower; Luther Markwart, Washington, D.C., Sugar Beet Grower; Wilson LeBlanc, Louisiana, Raw Sugar Processor; Alejandro Morales, Florida, Cane Sugar Refiner; Shannon Ellis, Wyoming, Beet Sugar Processor; Juliusz Lewinski, Mexico, Supplier Researcher. And, under the Scientific Researcher category, Rebecca Larson, Luther Beet, Rebecca Larson, Colorado, Markwart and Cane, Raul Castillo, Ecuador. The Sugar Notables, and their professional kin and kith, assembled in the Twelfth Night Room of Antoine’s, PHOTOS By REAGAN LAQUE where a jazz combo entertained. Shrimp remoulade Wilson LeBlanc, Romney Richard, Shannon Ellis, Juliusz Lewinski was the first menu course, followed by a choice of filet or fish, and culminated with the famous Baked Alaska. Thanks were abundant to the host couple, the journal’s editor Romney K. Richard, and spouse Charley Richard, Ph.D., executive editor. They promised “an unforgettable evening at Antoine’s Restaurant” — and delivered.

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unrealistic. Refuse to align yourself with groups that don't share your beliefs or objectives. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) — Protect your reputation, meaningful relationships and lifestyle from scammers. Spend more time taking care of your mental and emotional health and protecting what you've worked so hard to achieve. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) — Stop worrying about what others think and do what makes you happy. Rather than having regrets, pick up the pace and put what you want in place. When one door closes, another will open. CANCER (June 21-July 22) — Give whatever isn't running smoothly a chance to dissipate before you start something new. Distance yourself from negativity and those trying to rewrite history. Know what's important to you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Refine your lifestyle to reflect your health and well-being. Taking better care of yourself will lead to new possibilities and desires. Refuse to let temptation result in overspending, bad habits and overindulgence. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Spend more time nurturing meaningful relationships. How you conduct your personal and professional life will have an impact on your ability to earn and to function properly in whatever situation comes your way. The horoscope, an entertainment feature, is not based on scientific fact. © 2026 by nEa, inc., dist. By andrews mcmeel syndication

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812 Ave F, Marrero, LA 70072: "Bid – CWM Sanc‐ tuary with School with 406 mitigation and do‐ nated resources"

Perez, APC 2525 Burgundy St New Orleans, LA 70117 Attn: Wei Xiao, AIA Contact Email: wxiao@eperez.com Contact Tel number: 504-812-3712

Contact: Carolyn R. Treaudo – (504) 228-3328 200561-SEP 16-23-30-3T $952.63 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed Bids will be re‐ ceived by the Purchasing Ofﬁce, University of New Orleans, Admin. Annex, Room 1004F, 2000 Lakeshore Dr., New Or‐ leans, LA 70148 for: BOILER AND CHILLER REPLACEMENT FOR NET CHARTER SCHOOL EAST

FAMILY OF and/or HEIRS OR LEGATES OF THE LATE ROBERT L. HUFFMAN and/or THE SUCCESSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. HUFFMAN, or anyone knowing their whereabouts please contact Thomas S. Block, Atty., 504382-1204, property rights involved. 201504-Sept 21-23, 3t $113.20

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24/7 part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are re‐ ceived. As a result, pur‐ suant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Con‐ tract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) cal‐ endar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days. The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Con‐ tractor until the Contract Between Owner and Con‐ tractor is fully executed.

CONTRACTORS MUST BE LICENSED BY THE LOUISIANA STATE LI‐ CENSING BOARD FOR CONTRACTORS UNDER CATEGORY MECHANICAL WORK.

The Owner reserves the right to reject all bids.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Samantha Stegall please contact Attorney David J. Motter 3500 N. Hullen Street, Metairie, LA 70002; 504-388-7005. 201561-Sept 22-24, 3t $77.50

ligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualiﬁes by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten per‐ cent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, and shall be accompanied by ap‐ propriate power of attor‐ ney. No Bid Bond indicat‐ ing an obligation of less than ﬁve percent (5%) by any method is accept‐ able.

812 Ave F, Marrero, , LA 70072 - Sealed bids will be received at https:// www.centralauctionh ouse.com until October 13, 2026. A Pre-Bid Con‐ ference will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Octo‐ ber 2, 2026, at 812 Ave F, Marrero, LA 70072.

8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127: – CWM Chef "Bid Menteur – Equipment Storage (Building/Shed)"

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of PALOMA RIVERA DIAZ and/or MERCEDES I. JULIAN, who at one time resided at 437 Woodward Drive, Kenner, LA 70065, please contact Thomas S. Block, Atty., 504-382-1204, Property Rights Involved. 201503-Sept 21-23, 3t $104.80

CAMPUS Sealed Bid No. BTB2933

There will be a NONMandatory Pre-Bid Con‐ ference held on October 14, 2026 at LSU New Or‐ leans, Administration Bldg, Room 112 at 10:00AM

Requirements: · 5% Bid Bond required; 100% Performance & Payment Bonds for awarded contract · Contractors must be li‐ censed in Louisiana (Building Construction) · Must be registered in SAM.gov and provide UEI This project is funded in part by FEMA and is sub‐ ject to all applicable fed‐ eral regulations, includ‐ ing EEO and related com‐ pliance requirements. Small, minority-owned, and women-owned busi‐ ness enterprises are en‐ couraged to submit bids. No geographic prefer‐ ence will be given. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are li‐ censed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2192 for the clas‐ siﬁcation of Building Construction. The Bidder is required to comply with the provisions and requirements of LA R.S. 38:2212(B)(5). No bid may be withdrawn for a pe‐ riod of forty-ﬁve (45) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner re‐ serves the right to reject all bids for just cause, in accordance with La. R.S. 38:2212(B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section and those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of ORRI K. WEBSTER; Date of Birth: 01/03/1990; Last 4 SS#: 2201; Last Known Address: 1140 Scotsdale Drive, Harvey, LA 70058; please call Attorney Philip A. Gattuso, (504) 3684141. 201506-Sept 21-23, 3t $102.70

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Advertisement for Bids Conquering Word Ministries 812 Ave F, Marrero, LA 70072 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127

Bidding documents are available online at: https://www.centralauct ionhouse.com

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Meredith M. Leﬂet, also known as Merideth M. Leﬂet Mullin, a possible resident of Orleans Parish, Louisiana, please contact Gary Carter, Jr., Esq. or Sierra Ambrose, Esq. at The Carter Firm, (504) 4592309. 201513-Sept 21-23, 3t $113.20

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at which time and place the Bids will be opened and read.

Work includes all labor, materials, and equip‐ ment necessary for building renovations, in‐ cluding structural, inte‐ rior/exterior, plumbing, electrical, and general construction.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Markeith C. Cunningham, his children, heirs, or legatees, please call Peyton B. Burkhalter at (504) 266-2044 or send written communication to 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 129, Metairie, LA 70002 or pete@peytonburkhalterlaw.com. 201416-Sept 19-23, 5t $165

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8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived at https://www. centralauctionhouse. com until October 13, 2026. A Pre-Bid Confer‐ ence will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on October 1, 2026, at 8801 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Or‐ leans, LA 70127.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Kristin Rene Jolivette, her children, heirs, or legatees, please call Peyton B. Burkhalter at (504) 266-2044 or send written communication to 2540 Severn Avenue, Suite 129, Metairie, LA 70002 or pete@peytonburkhalterlaw.com. 201415-Sept 19-23, 5t $165

Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF for‐ mat. All Bids must be accom‐ panied by bid security equal to ﬁve percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alter‐ nates, and must be in the form of a certiﬁed check, cashier's check or the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety com‐ pany licensed to do busi‐ ness in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it ob‐

The successful Bidder shall be required to fur‐ nish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond written by a company li‐ censed to do business in Louisiana, in an amount equal to 100% of the Con‐ tract amount. Surety must be listed currently on the U. S. Department of Treasury Financial Management Service List (Treasury List) as ap‐ proved for an amount equal to or greater than the contract amount, or must be an insurance company domiciled in Louisiana. If the Surety is not listed on the Trea‐ sury List, and has less than an “A-“ rating (as shown in the latest edi‐ tion of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide) the maxi‐ mum Contract amount for which that Surety may provide a Bond is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), or fif‐ teen percent of the Surety’s policyhold‐ ers' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insur‐ ance), whichever is less. If the Surety is not listed on the Treasury List, and has at least an “A”- rat‐ ing or better (as shown in the latest edition of A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide), the maximum amount for Contract which that Surety may provide a Bond is fifteen percent of the Surety’s policyholders' surplus (as shown by Surety's most recent financial statements filed with the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The Bond shall be signed by the surety's agent or attor‐ ney-in-fact, and shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board. A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. CDT Thurs‐ day, October 1, 2026 at Lake Forest Elementary Charter School located at 11110 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128 Attendance at this con‐ ference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site lo‐ cated at 11110 Lake For‐ est Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classification of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and require‐ ments of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after re‐ ceipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In ac‐ cordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertise‐ ment bids, and those re‐ quired on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUNDING: Notice is hereby given that this Project is to be financed in whole or in

INCORPORATION OF IN‐ STRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS INTO ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Instructions to Bid‐ ders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all require‐ ments contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein. By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 16, 2026 (2) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 23, 2026 (3) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 30, 2026 200693-SEP 16-23-30-3T $322.30 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived for the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) by the Procure‐ ment Department, Room 5055, 2401 Westbend Parkway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, until 2:00 PM (CDT) on October 13, 2026 Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time, and a tabu‐ lation will be made for consideration by the Owner in awarding the Contract. Bids received after the above-designated date and time will not be opened and will be re‐ jected. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODA‐ TIONS SHALL NOTIFY THE ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMO‐ DATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE BID OPENING. FOR: Building Improvements at Alice M. Harte Charter School 5300 Berkley Drive. New Orleans, LA 70131 PROJECT NUMBER: ITB 26-FAC-0099 Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from Mathes Brierre Architects 201 St Charles Avenue, Suite 2200 New Orleans, LA 70170-2403 504-586-9303 Contact: Steve Faust sfaust@mathesbrierre.co m Bid documents will be emailed by Architect or a downloadable link will be provided to obtain bid documents in PDF format All Bids must be accom‐ panied by bid security equal to ﬁve percent (5%) of the sum of the Base Bid and all Alter‐ nates, and must be in the form of a certiﬁed check, cashier's check or the Orleans Parish School Board Bid Bond Form written by a surety com‐ pany licensed to do busi‐ ness in Louisiana, signed by the surety's agency or attorney-in-fact. Surety must be listed on the current U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved f l

Employment GENERAL HELP Wanted: City of New Orleans Approved DBE Vendors City of New Orleans Solicitation #4752 – Street Light Maintenance and Rehabilitation Services Local Electrical Contractor in need of City of New Orleans approved DBE’s for the following trades: Licensed Arborist Concrete Demolition Concrete Supplier Masonry – Brick & Tile – Installation and Repair Tree Trimming Painting Application Method: Qualified, interested parties should please contact Harold Boydston hboydston@allstar-electric.com or Todd McDonald tmcdonald@allstarelectric.com

MARINE NOW HIRING Galleyhands Night Cooks Must hold TWIC card, pass drug test & physical. 985-851-0727 or email:

APARTMENT 7113 Boston Dr. Townhouse, Section 8 $1200. Gail (504) 239-2885

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APARTMENT: DUPLEX 8629 Apricot St. 3Br/1Ba, Central air/heat, Section 8. No Pets $1300. 504-344-2324 APARTMENT 3806 LaSalle Street, 1BR 1BA, Kitchen appliances only. Utilities included $1000/month 504-782-7837

10,000 Apt Homes and 75 Locations with Studio, 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Pools, Access Gates, Garages (504) 360-9347 APARTMENT

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y g that this Project is to be financed in whole or in part by federal or other funds which will not be readily available at the time the Bids are re‐ ceived. As a result, pur‐ suant to La. R.S. 38:2215, the Owner is exempt from the requirement of acting to award the Con‐ tract or reject all Bids within forty-five (45) cal‐ endar days of receipt of the Bids. Pursuant to this Statute, the Owner specifically reserves the right to hold all Bids for greater than forty-five (45) calendar days.

p solicitation, or to partici‐ pate in subcontracting opportunities pursuant to this solicitation. Any person with disabilities requires special accom‐ modation must contact the buyer listed within the bid no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

A PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on Oc‐ tober 1, 2026 at Alice M. Harte Charter School lo‐ cated at 5300 Berkley Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 Attendance at this con‐ ference is NOT required but highly encouraged and Bidders are advised that they will be required to state on the Bid Form that they are familiar with the Project site lo‐ cated at 5300 Berkley Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131 Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed under LA. R.S. 37:2150-2163 for the classiﬁcation of Building Construction. Bidder is required to comply with provisions and require‐ ments of LA R.S.38:2212 (A)(1)(a). No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after re‐ ceipt of bids, except under the provisions of LA. R.S. 38:2214. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In ac‐ cordance with La. R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), the provi‐ sions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertise‐ ment bids, and those re‐ quired on the bid form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity. NOTICE OF PUBLIC FUND‐ ING: Notice is hereby given h hi j i b

By: Mr. Paul Lucius Executive Director of Procurement Insertion dates: (1) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 16, 2026 (2) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 23, 2026 (3) Wednesday, Septem‐ ber 30, 2026 200699-sep 16-23-30-3t $322.30 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE TITLE: RE-BID 4 UNEMPLOYMENT COST & MANAGEMENT CLAIMS

2019 HYUNDAI ELANTRA 2.0L Limited needs some body work. Motor and transmission good. $3500 or best offer. 504-235-3223.

METAIRIE 3201 RICHLAND AVENUE 1/2 Block off Vets * by Paretti Jaguar 1 Bed * Prkg * Pool * Rent $675/mo 504-320-6958 * 504-454-1333

p pp for an amount equal to or greater than the amount for which it ob‐ ligates itself in the Bond, or must be a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualiﬁes by virtue of its Best's listing, the amount of the Bond may not exceed ten per‐ cent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide. The Bid Bond shall be in favor of the Orleans Parish School Board, and shall be accompanied by ap‐ propriate power of attor‐ ney. No Bid Bond indicat‐ ing an obligation of less than ﬁve percent (5%) by any method is accept‐ able.

The Instructions to Bid‐ ders contained in the Bid Documents (referenced above), and all require‐ ments contained therein, are incorporated into this Advertisement for Bids as if completely set forth herein.

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CATS RAGAMUFFIN & RAGDOLL KITTENS www.CatsByFrancy.com/kittens $1500up! Reg. Shots & Guaranty 337-230-3150

Beautiful puppies Yorkie puppies shots and dewormed $700.00 601543-4232 bettyparks159@gmail.com

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HOUSE 327 S. Cortez St. 2 Bedroom Double, off-street parking. Section 8 okay $1500/month. 504-810-7020

CATS Young Male Cat, Gray Colors, Have too many cats, Looking for another home for him. Please call 504-861-9617 ($50)

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The Orleans Parish School Board shall incur no obligation to the Con‐ tractor until the Contract Between Owner and Con‐ tractor is fully executed.

DUPLEX 4752 Francis Dr., 3BR/2BA, $1550/month Section 8 ok, Central Air & Heat 504-289-7595

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CEMETERY PLOTS Garden of Memories, Metairie, 1 plot-Sec V, $4,750 No Transfer Fee Call 601-814-0723

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For more information about this sourcing event, go to www.nola. gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Portal” under “BIDS & CONTRACTS”. Once on the Supplier Por‐ tal, search “Open Events.” Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans. James Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Ofﬁcer Advertising Dates: September 9, 16 and 23, 2026 NOCP 9266 199958-sept 9-16-23-3t $126.48

PUBLIC NOTICE --AUCTION

AUCTION

AUCTION OF CITY PROPERTY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT September 9, 2026 Pursuant to provisions of Ordinance No. 30718 M.C.S., I will offer for sale at public auction and sell to the highest bidder in cash, in the Records and Real Estate Ofﬁce, City Hall 5W06, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., cer‐ tain portions of ground, together with all the im‐ provements thereon and all of the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, being a portion of John Churchill Chase Street between Squares 25 and 26, bounded by South Pe‐ ters Street and Conven‐ tion Center Boulevard

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(the "JCC Street Parcel"), and a portion of Square 26 26 (the "Square Strip"), all as shown on a survey, drawing number M-247, prepared by Gan‐ dolfo Kuhn, LLC, dated November 10, 2025, and revised December 11, 2025 (collectively, the "Property"), which Prop‐ erty is no longer needed for public purposes. The Property is more particu‐ larly described as fol‐ lows:

along said line N08°23'45"W a distance of 2.38 feet to a point on the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street; thence along said line N81°38'15"E a distance of 307.14 feet to the west‐ erly line of Convention Center Boulevard and the point of beginning, con‐ taining 731 square feet.

JCC STREET PARCEL Begin at the intersection of the westerly line of Convention Center Boule‐ vard and the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street; thence along the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street and the northerly line of Square 26, S81°38'15"W a distance of 307.14 feet to the northwest corner of Square 26; thence N08°23'45"W a distance of 41.41 feet to a point; thence N01°43'45"W a distance of 3.37 feet to the northern line of John Churchill Chase Street, also being the southwest corner of Square 25; thence N81°38'15"E a dis‐ tance of 292.54 feet to a point; thence N44°52'08"E a distance of 10.09 feet to the division line between Square 25 and Square 12-A; thence N15°03'35"E a distance of 47.12 feet to the westerly line of Convention Center Boulevard; thence along said line S00°44'38"E a distance of 94.88 feet to the point of beginning, containing 14,263 square feet. SQUARE 26 STRIP Begin at the intersection of the westerly line of Convention Center Boule‐ vard and the southerly line of John Churchill Chase Street; thence along said line of Con‐ vention Center Boulevard S08°23'45"E a distance of 2.38 feet to a point; thence along a line paral‐ lel to and 2.38 feet south of John Churchill Chase Street S81°38'15"W a dis‐ tance of 307.14 feet to the easterly line of South Peters Street; thence

The starting minimum acceptable bid for the Property shall be $3,638,294.00 (Three Mil‐ lion Six Hundred ThirtyEight Thousand Two Hun‐ dred Ninety-Four and 00/100 Dollars). All sub‐ sequent bids shall be at least $1,000.00 above the previous high bid. The highest bidder shall deposit ten percent (10%) of the amount of said bid in cash at the time of adjudication to ensure the signing of the Act of Sale, which shall be passed before a li‐ censed and insured no‐ tary at the expense of the purchaser. The pur‐ chaser, in addition to the purchase price of the Property, shall pay all costs in connection with the Act of Sale, including the cost of advertise‐ ment of said sale, the ap‐ praisal cost, the cost re‐ lating to notice and pro‐ mulgation of the Ordi‐ nance, the cost of recor‐ dation of the executed Act of Sale, and all ex‐ penses relating to the closing of the sale. All costs must be paid prior to the signature of the Mayor on the Act of Sale. The Act of Sale shall be passed within one hun‐ dred twenty (120) days after the adjudication at public auction. The City reserves the right to re‐ ject any and all bids. In accordance with the recommendations of the City Planning Commis‐ sion: 1. Prior to the completion of the property disposi‐ tion, the purchaser shall make all appropriate arrangements with the Sewerage and Water Board and Entergy for ac‐ cess to and/or relocation of all utilities within the

SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4778 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: OCTOBER 8, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 @ 11:00 A.M. Meeting ID: 258 189 991 715 842 Passcode: ZK3zR37X Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal.

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If this solicitation is fed‐ erally funded, prospec‐ tive bidder/respondent must pay particular at‐ tention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and the State of Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchas‐ ing uses commodity codes to notify suppliers of the release of a sourc‐ ing event and subse‐ quent modiﬁcations via addendum. Note that you would receive those noti‐ ﬁcations if you selected the following commodity code(s) before the re‐ lease of the sourcing event: COMMODITY CODE(s): 918, 918.65, 949, 949-90 The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minorityowned and womenowned businesses, so‐ cially and economically disadvantaged busi‐ nesses and small busi‐ nesses to respond to this li i i i i

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right-of-way; 2. A servitude for public access of the pedestrian path from Convention Center Boulevard to South Peters Street shall be included in the terms of the Act of Sale; 3. If purchased by the ad‐ jacent owner, the Prop‐ erty shall be resubdi‐ vided with the adjacent parcel to form a single parcel; and 4. A zoning map amend‐ ment or a minor map ad‐ justment or zoning map/future land use map amendment shall be obtained to ensure that the entirety of the Prop‐ erty has a consistent zoning and future land use designation.

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ted in a sealed envelope marked “Woldenberg Park Phase III- Above Deck” Contractors should supply one (1) original by hand delivery, mail, private courier or submit electronically through Bidnet www.bid netdirect.com//audubon natureinstitute Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the place and time that the bids are to be received. In ac‐ cordance with LA RS 38: 2212.E(6), bids for this project may be submit‐ ted electronically via up‐ load to BidNet www.bid netdirect.com//audubon natureinstitute. All bid documents shall be up‐ loaded by October 15, 2026, at 10 am. Questions about this

of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies, or by a Louisiana domiciled in‐ surance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of poli‐ cyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide, or by an insurance company that is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana Residents and is licensed to write surety bonds. Sureties used for obtaining bonds for this project must ap‐ pear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. The construction period begins when a notice to proceed is issued after the contract is

procedure should be di‐ rected to Bidnet Direct Vendor Support Team at 800-835-4603 Option 2 or email at support@bidnet. com. A bid bond will be required, according to the contract documents, and should be uploaded

The net proceeds of the sale of the Property will be placed in the Capital Projects Fund. Said sale is to be without warranty of any kind, even for the return of the purchase price, but with full substitution and sub‐ rogation of warranty rights. If the purchaser fails to pass the Act of Sale within one hundred twenty (120) days after the adjudication at pub‐ lic auction, the City ex‐ pressly reserves the right to declare the purchaser in default, to retain the ten percent (10%) de‐ posit mandated by the Ordinance, and to put the Property up for public auction again.

signed; the Liquidated Damages are one thou‐ sand ($1000.00) dollars per day. The construction period is 215 calendar days. Contractor Licens‐ ing, the State of Louisiana public bid laws, LA Revised Statutes Sections

with the rest of the re‐ quired Bid Documents. If a scanned copy of the Bid Bond is uploaded, the original notarized bid bond must be produced “on-demand” per the Owner’s request. There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid site visit meeting at Audubon Aquarium, 1 Canal Street, New Or‐ leans, LA 70130 on Octo‐ ber 1, 2026, at 1 pm in the Gulf Conference Room. Submit to the following: Audubon Commission c/o Audubon Nature In‐ stitute - Administrative Building at Audubon Zoo Attn: Cecilie H. Primeaux 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70118. Bids received after the day, and time speciﬁed above will be rejected by the Audubon Commis‐ sion as non-responsive and returned to the bid‐ der unopened. All ques‐ tions regarding this invi‐ tation shall be addressed in writing, (7) seven cal‐ endar days prior to bid opening excluding Satur‐ days, Sundays and holi‐ days and shall be sub‐ mitted to Cecilie H. Primeaux at ch‐ primeaux@auduboninst itute.org. Bid packages shall be available on the ﬁrst date of advertise‐ ment. Complete Bidding Documents for this pro‐ ject are being distributed in electronic form on be‐ half of the Owner

Howard E. Nobles, III, Director Department of Property Management This notice will appear in the official journal, The Times-Picayune/New Or‐ leans Advocate on Sep‐ tember 9, 16, and 23, 2026. NOCP 9272 199973-sept 9-16-23-3t $261.93 PUBLIC NOTICE --Audubon Commission in‐ vites bids from qualified licensed general contrac‐ tors to renovate and alter portions of Wolden‐ berg Park which will in‐ clude renovations and repairs to hardscapes, landscape, site furnish‐ ings, and some terraced earthwork specified in the Eskew+Dumez+Rip‐ ple, APC. Drawings titled Goldring Woldenberg Park Phase III – Above Deck dated May 1, 2026, located at Audubon Aquarium, 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. Bids are due on or before October 15, 2026, at 10 am. Bids shall be submit‐

37 and 38, apply to the award of this Contract. Bids shall be accepted from Contractors who are licensed, under the laws of the State of Louisiana, for the classi‐ ﬁcation of “Building Con‐ struction”. This procurement is un‐ dertaken pursuant to LRS 38:2212 et seq. and CFR 2 Part 200 Federal Contract Provisions. This project is funded by the U.S. De‐ partment of Housing and Urban Development FY 2022 Community Project Funding Program and is subject to that program’s requirements. The atten‐ tion of bidders is called particularly to the re‐ quirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non-Dis‐ crimination) of the Hous‐ ing and Community De‐ velopment Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Dis‐ crimination Against Em‐ ployees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (NonDiscrimination Against Individuals with Disabili‐ ties) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, equal op‐ portunity requirements, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all re‐ quirements of the HUD CPF Construction Con‐ tract Compliance Provi‐ sions included in the Pro‐ ject Manual.

by Bidnet Direct. They may be obtained without charge and without de‐ posit. Printed copies are not available from the Owner or Designer. Bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department

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g procurement hereunder notwithstanding any pro‐ visions herein to the con‐ trary. The Contractor shall begin procurement of materials within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Audubon Na‐ ture Institute strongly encourages small busi‐ nesses, minority busi‐ nesses, women's busi‐ ness enterprises, vet‐ eran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area ﬁrms ’s, and Section 3 Business Concerns to participate in this pro‐ curement process. Any person with disabilities requiring special accom‐ modations must contact Audubon Nature

p p all other questions or re‐ quests contact Mickey Schultz at mickeys. schultz@lerchbates.com or (504) 418-1780.

p ment for the Orleans Parish School Board (“OPSB” or “the District”) at 2401 Westbend Park‐ way, Suite 5055, New Or‐ leans, Louisiana 70114 until 10:00 A.M. (CDT) on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

Institute no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening: ADA Coordi‐ nator, 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118, (504) 861-2537. 200864-SEP 17-24-30-3T $278.83

PUBLIC NOTICE --CITY OF GRETNA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived by the Mayor’s Of‐ fice of the City of Gretna, Louisiana for the mod‐ ernization of one (1) hy‐ draulic passenger eleva‐ tor located at the Gretna City Hall. The project must be completed by end of year 2027. Bids will be received at Gretna City Hall, 740 Sec‐ ond Street, Gretna, Louisiana, 70053 and should be clearly marked as “SEALED BID PACK‐ AGE” or electronically through Public Purchase at www.publicpurchase. com until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at which time bids will be officially opened and read aloud. Any bid received after closing time will be returned un‐ opened. Copies of specifications and other contract docu‐ ments are on file at Gretna City Hall in Gretna, Louisiana, www. gretnala.com and www. publicpurchase.com and are open for public in‐ spection. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Gretna City Hall. No bid may be with‐ drawn for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. For questions concerning the electronic bidding process please contact Public Purchase at www. publicpurchase.com. For ll h i

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive infor‐ malities. CITY OF GRETNA, LOUISIANA (S) BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR Publish: September 23, 2026 September 30, 2026 October 7, 2026 201606-sept 23-30-oct 63t $88.08

PUBLIC NOTICE --Notice to Proposers SP# 2218 Sealed proposals will be received by the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, LA until 10:00 AM CT on 10/22/26 for Solici‐ tation Number Doc Doc2392478233 - Request for Proposal (RFP) for Site Investigations for the Remediation Division for LDEQ. The RFP may be accessed at https:// portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba. com/dashboard/public/ appext/comsapsbncd iscoveryui#/RfxEvent/ preview/1110025247?anI d=ANONYMOUS. No proposals will be con‐ sidered after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals and to waive any infor‐ malities. Amy Vincent Chief Procurement Officer Phone (225) 342-8010 201533-SEP 23-1T $11.77 PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Speciﬁcations and quali‐ ﬁcations documents may be obtained by visiting the District’s website at www.nolapublicschools. com; or by contacting the Executive Director of Procurement at procure‐ ment@nolapublicschoo ls.com.

The District will host a Virtual Pre-Qualifications meeting to be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (CDT). The Virtual link can be found below: Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom. us/meeting/register/ cQf9-dA2RMizKWLMrvrE CA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing infor‐ mation about joining the meeting. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Responses to Request for Qualifications whenever such rejection is in its best interest in accor‐ dance with law. The pro‐ visions and requirements of this advertisement shall not be waived. Paul A. Lucius Executive Director of Procurement FIRST INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 SECOND INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 THIRD INSERTION DATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 200029-sept 9-16-23-3t $122.17

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ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Procurement Department 2401 Westbend Parkway, Suite 5055 New Orleans, Louisiana 70114 ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 27-0014A ENGINEERING CONSULTANT SERVICES Electronic Responses to Request for Qualiﬁca‐ tions relative to the above will be received via email submission to the Procurement Depart‐ f h l

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Zoning Docket 104/26 Applicant(s): 4525 Old Gentilly Investment, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages in an C-2 Auto-Oriented Commer‐ cial District and an SC Suburban Corridor Use Restriction Overlay Dis‐ trict Property description: Lot N-1-A, St. Geme Planta‐ tion, in the Third Munici‐ pal District, bounded by Old Gentilly Road, Chef Menteur Highway, B Street, and Louisa Street Address(es): 4525 Old Gentilly Road Zoning Docket 105/26 Applicant(s): St. Claude Holdings, LLC Request: Amendment to Ordinance No. 27,823 MCS (Zoning Docket 50/2018) to grant a condi‐ tional use to permit a wine shop in an HMC-2 Historic Marigny/Tremé/Bywater Commercial District Property description: Square 373, Lot A1, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Saint Claude Avenue, Elysian Fields Avenue, Marginy Street, and North Rampart Street Address(es): 1001-1009 Elysian Fields Avenue and 2201-2221 North Rampart Street Zoning Docket 106/26 Applicant(s): 1726 St Charles, LLC Request: Conditional use to permit a bar in an MU1 Medium Intensity i d i i

Zoning Docket 107/26 Applicant(s): Retif/Jeffer‐ son Davis, LLC Request: Conditional Use to permit the retail sale of packaged alcoholic beverages in a C-1 Gen‐ eral Commercial District Property description: Square F, Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, and Y, in the Sixth Mu‐ nicipal District, bounded by South Norman C. Fran‐ cis Parkway, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Vendome Place, and Grape Street Address(es): 1501-1509 Norman C. Francis Park‐ way Zoning Docket 108/26 Applicant(s): City Council Motion No. M-26-344 Request: Amendment to the text of the Compre‐ hensive Zoning Ordi‐ nance to amend Article 18, Section 18.20.A to change the boundaries of the Magazine Street Use Restriction Overlay District to not include the portion of Magazine Street from the intersec‐ tion of Magazine Street and Washington Avenue to the intersection of Magazine Street and Napoleon Avenue

In person public comment: The City Planning Com‐ mission, in accordance with Article 4 of the Com‐ prehensive Zoning Ordi‐ nance, Ordinance No. 4,264 M.C.S., as amended, will hear proponents and opponents to the above proposed changes to the Comprehensive Zoning Law of the City of New Orleans. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and all relevant comments concerning the proposed changes are encouraged. The CPC has established public hearing rules within its Administrative Rules, Policies, & Procedures, which are available on the CPC website (www. nola.gov/cpc).

Written public comment: You may also submit written comments to the Executive Director in ad‐ vance by mail (1300 Per‐ dido Street, 7th ﬂoor, New Orleans LA 70112) or email (CPCinfo@nola. gov). All written com‐ ments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oc‐ tober 5. September 23, 30 and October 7, 2026

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS Parish & City Officials Parish President Cynthia LeeSheng Parish Council Jennifer Van Vrancken Council Chairwoman Dist. 1: Timothy P. Kerner Jr. Dist. 2: Deano A. Bonano Dist. 3: Byron L. Lee Dist. 4: Arita M. L. Bohannan Dist. 5: Hans J. Liljeberg Council At Large Div. A: Jennifer Van Vrancken Div. B: Scott A. Walker Sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto, III District Attorney Paul Connick, Jr. Assessor Thomas J. Capella Coroner Gerry Cvitanovich, M.D. Registrar of Voters Dennis DiMarco Parish Clerk Lizabeth A. Johnston Clerk of Court Jon Gegenheimer School Board President- Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato Vice-President- Ralph Brandt, Jr. District 1 – Dr. Gerard LeBlanc District 2 – Ricky Johnson District 3 – Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato District 4 – Clay Moise District 5 – Derrick Shepherd

District 6 – Michael Pedalino District 7 – Ralph Brandt District 8 – Chad Nugent District 9 – Steven Guitterrez Superintendent Dr. James Gray 24th Judicial District Div. A: Raymond S. Steib, Jr. Div. B: R. Christopher Cox, III Div. C: June Berry Darensburg Div. D: Jacqueline Maloney Div. E: Frank A. Brindisi. Div. F: Michael P. Mentz Div. G: E. Adrian Adams Div. H: Donald “Chick” Foret Div. I: Nancy A. Miller Div. J: Stephen C. Grefer Div. K: Ellen Shirer Kovach Div. L: Donald A. Rowan, Jr. Div. M: Shayna Beevers Morvant Div. N: Stephen D. Enright, Jr. Div. O: Danyelle M. Taylor Div. P: Lee V. Faulker, Jr. Criminal Court Commissioners: David P. Wolff & Paul Schneider Domestic Court Commissioners: David P. Wolff and Ashley Schepens Domestic Hearing Officers: Lisa Matthews, Theresa Piglia, Chelsea Kiefer, Donald Rose First Parish Court Judge, Division A: Rebecca M. Olivier Judge, Division B: Johnny Lee Traffic Hearing Officer changes monthly Second Parish Court Div. A: Sharlayne Jackson

Prevost Div. B: Raylyn R. Beevers Constables 1st Justice Court Jonathan Liberto 2nd Justice Court Kendall C. Bussey 3rd Justice Court Brennan Rojas 4th Justice Court Leon F Bradberry, Sr. 5th Justice Court Allen Leone, Jr. 6th Justice Court Jason Ural 7th Justice Court Floyd Davis 8th Justice Court Charles L. Wilson Justice of the Peace Div. 1 Vernon J. Wilty, III Div. 2 Mark Spears Div. 3 Charles R. Kerner Div. 4 Leon Bradberry, Jr. Div. 5 Charles V. Cusimano, II Div. 6 Kevin Centanni Div. 7 Michele P. Holmes Div. 8 Roscoe W. Lewis Juvenile Court Section A: Judge Jennifer Guillot Womble Section B: Judge Amanda Chauvin Calogero Section C: Judge Barron C. Burmaster Grand Isle Independent Levee District David Camardelle President/Director Kelly Besson, Sr., VicePresident Michael Scioneaux, Secretary/Treasurer Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East Peter G. Vicari, President Ronald Schumann, Jr., Vice-President David Martin, Treasurer

Gregory Marsiglia, Secretary Kerwyn King, Commissioner Elton Jude Meyers, Commissioner Kenneth Meyn, Commissioner John Grieshaber, Commissioner Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West Bank Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Mitchell L. Kirkland, P.E., Commissioner Matthew C. Martin, P.E., Commissioner Patrick J. Nunes, CISSP, Commissioner Jesse D. Noel, P.E., Regional Director Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission Col. Evans Spiceland – Chair Ralph C. Cox Jr. -Vice Chair Timothy Coulon – Treasurer Justin R. Clinton – Secretary James W. Tucker - Member GRAND ISLE Mayor David Camardelle Council Members Seat A- Councilmember James Cheramie Seat B- Councilmember Harley Stelly Seat C – Councilmember Loren Gonzalez

Seat D –Councilmember Brian Barthelemy Seat E – Councilmember Michael Scioneaux Chief of Police Christopher Hernandez Grand Isle Port Commission John Cheramie – President Terrill Pizani – Vice President Kerry Besson – Sec/ Treasurer Ernie BallardCommissioner Patrick LandryCommissioner Weldon Danos- Executive Director GRETNA Mayor Belinda Cambre Constant Council Members Dist. At Large: Wayne A. Rau Dist. 1: Rudy S. Smith Dist. 2: Michael A. Hinyub Dist. 3: Mark K. Miller District 4: Randy S. Carr Chief of Police Brett J. Lawson HARAHAN Mayor: Tim Baudier Council Members Jason D. Asbill Tommy Budde Eric Chatelain Paul Johnston Michael Ricks Chief of Police Edward “Ed” Lepre JEAN LAFITTE Mayor: Yvette Crain Council Members

Barry Bartholomew Larry Kerner Jr. Chirsty N. Creppel Kyle Darda Verna Smith Chief of Police Marcell Rodriguez KENNER Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr. Council Members Joseph A. Stagni At-Large Div. A, George L. Branigan At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn District 1, Thomas “Tom” P. Willmott District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 3, Kristi K. McKinney District 4 Daniel W. Riehm District 5 Chief of Police Keith Conley

Secretary – Robert Stevens Mickal P. Adler Roxanne Arocha James Kenneth Baum Jr. Darren Chifici William Douglass Joseph J. Ewell Jr. Josline Gosserand Frank Maria Teresa C. Lawrence James Robert Martin Jr. Michael O’Connor Melissa Barrett O’Neal Mayra Elizabeth Pineda Paula Scalco Polito Joseph Riccobono Stephen Edwin Robinson Jr. Eugene Paul Sausse Jr. Melissa Bennette Simeon Lynda Nugent Smith Robert Stevens Teri Boudreaux Tucker Shondra Griffin Williams Directory of Parish & City Officials JEFFERSON PARISH COURTHOUSE West Bank Office 200 Derbigby St. Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 736-6000

WESTWEGO Mayor Robert. E. Billiot, Sr. Council Members Dist. 1: John I. Shaddinger, Jr. Dist 2: Hon. Johnny S. Nobles, Jr. Dist. 3 Hon. Lisa Valence Dist. 4 Hon. Robert “Bobby” Utley Dist. 5 Hon. Robert “Bobby B” Bonvillian Chief of Police Hon. Dwaye J. Munch, Sr. JEDCO Commissioners Chairman – James R. Martin Jr. Vice Chair – Stephen E. Robinson Jr. Treasurer – Joseph F. Riccobono

East Bank Offices Joseph S. Yenni Bldg. 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 736-6000 JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE 1233 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 363-5500 JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 501 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 349-7600

(504) 364-2900 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. (504) 736-6390 WEST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-0318 EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT 203 Plauche Court Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 733-0087

CITY OF HARAHAN 6437 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-6383 HARAHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 6441 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-9763

GREATER NEW ORLEANS EXPRESSWAY COMMISSIONS P.O. Box 7656 Metairie, LA 70010 (504) 835-3188

TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2208

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE 170 Ludwig Lane P.O. Box 200 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196

JEAN LAFITTE POLICE DEPARTMENT 2607 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-3132

GRAND ISLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 3101 LA Highway One P.O. Box 880 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-2104

CITY OF KENNER 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 468-7200

GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICT P.O. Box 757 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196 GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION P.O. Box 500 Grand Isle, La 70358 Office phone: 985-787-2229 CITY OF GRETNA 740 Huey P. Long Avenue , Gretna, LA, 70053 P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054-0404 (504) 363-1500

CLERK OF COURT P.O. Box 10 Gretna, LA 70054

GRETNA POLICE DEPARTMENT 200 5th Street Gretna, LA 70053 (504) 366-4374

KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 712-2200 CITY OF WESTWEGO 1100 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-3424 WESTWEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT 401 Fourth Street Westwego, LA 70094 (504) 341-5428 JEDCO 700 Churchill Parkway Avondale, LA 70094 Phone/ Fax: (504) 875-3916

In accordance wIth provIsIons of the amerIcan wIth dIsabIlItIes act amendments act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson parIsh shall not dIscrImInate agaInst IndIvIduals wIth dIsabIlItIes on the basIs of dIsabIlIty In Its servIces, programs or actIvItIes. If you requIre auxIlIary aIds or devIces, or other reasonable accommodatIon under the ada amendments act, please submIt your request to the ada coordInator at least forty-eIght (48) hours In advance or as soon as practIcal. a seventy-two (72) hour advanced notIce Is requIred to request certIfIed asl Interpreters. ada coordInator/offIce of cItIzens wIth dIsabIlItIes 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. SuitE 403 JEffErSon, la 70123 (504) 736-6086 ada@JEffPariSh.nEt ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 155

opening date for the following project: Labor, Materials, and All Other Incidentals Necessary to Demolish and Properly Dispose of 3133 Edenborn Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., October 15, 2026 and publicly opened thereafter. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www.jeffparishbids.net to register for this free site.

a. Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) b. Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP)

Bids will be accepted and received through Central Bidding until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project:

Dickory Ave & Mounes St Intersection Improvements Intersection of Dickory Avenue and Mounes Street, Harahan, LA 70123 JEFFERSON PARISH BID EVENT NO. 155

WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS, bids must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation and place the electronic bid bond number as indicated on the bid request. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission.

The project consists of intersection improvements in the neutral ground of Dickory Avenue and Mounes Street. Improvements include large and small trees, native grasses, and groundcover.) Purchases for this project shall be exempt from state sales and use tax according to La. R.S. 47:301(8)(c)(i). The successful bidder shall be granted the tax-exempt status of Jefferson Parish via Form R-1020, Designation of Construction Contractor as Agent of a Governmental Entity Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Form R-1020 is distributed by the Louisiana Department of Revenue. All bids must be in accordance with the contract documents on file with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Late bids will not be accepted. Each Bid must be accompanied by an electronic bid surety bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The drawings and specifications are on file and open for inspection in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, Suite 4400, Jefferson Parish General Government Building, at 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, Louisiana. Geotechnical information related to this project, if available, is also on file for review with the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department. This geotechnical information is for reference for bidding purposes only and may not be representative of the total area of the project as soil characteristics may vary from one place to another. Contractor may be required to conduct their own geotechnical inspection and provide proof of said inspection prior to the start of work. A complete set of drawings and specifications may be secured from Dana Brown & Associates, 1836 Valence Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, Phone: 504-345-2639 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $200.00 per set. Deposit on the first set of documents furnished bona fide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of documents in good condition no later than ten (10) days after receipts of bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond and a performance bond guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract. Companies providing the bonds shall comply with the requirements of LRS-R.S. 38:2218 and R.S. 38:2219 as applicable. The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs.

The Jefferson Parish Council reserves the right to reject all bids and to reject bids for just cause, pursuant to the law. Jefferson Parish and its partners as the recipients of federal funds are fully committed to awarding a contract(s) to firm(s) that will provide high-quality services and that are dedicated to diversity and to containing costs. Thus, Jefferson Parish strongly encourages the involvement of small businesses, minority businesses, women’s business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 9, 16, and 23, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 166 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 8, 2026 and shall, at the below listed time and place, be publicly opened and read aloud. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparish.gov/supplier to register for this free site.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #159 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 8, 2026 and shall, at the below listed time and place, be publicly opened and read aloud. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparish.gov/supplier to register for this free site. Bids will be accepted and received through the Bridge Supplier Portal until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid

Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Bid specifications may be obtained by visiting the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department webpage at https://www.jeffparish. gov/464/Purchasing and selecting the LaPAC Tab. Bids may also be viewed and submitted online free of charge at: www.jeffparish. gov/supplier. WHEN INDICATED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS, bids must be accompanied by a surety bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, or the amount specified. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid Solicitation and place the electronic bid bond number as indicated on the bid request. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission.

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678

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For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

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Bids will be accepted and received through the Bridge Supplier Portal until 2 p.m. The public bid opening will be held at the West Bank Purchasing Department at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053 beginning at 2:30 p.m. on each bid opening date for the following project:

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Accordingly, the Parish of Jefferson will demolish the following structure on or after September 23, 2026.

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 23, and September 30, 2026

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 08, 2026 and shall, at the below listed time and place, be publicly opened and read aloud. At no charge, bidders may submit via Jefferson Parish’s electronic procurement page by visiting www. jeffparish.gov/supplier to register for this free site.

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The Parish of Jefferson hereby notifies the owners, agents, mortgagees and/or other interested parties of the following properties that it has conducted administrative hearings pursuant to Jefferson Parish Ordinance Number 23373. The following structure has been deemed to be a hazard to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Jefferson Parish, dilapidated, substandard and unfit for human habitation, and in violation of Ordinance Number 23373.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO.165

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

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ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 23 and 30, 2026

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Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

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TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE SUPPLY OF #57 LIMESTONE ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR THE JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING

Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504364-2678.

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ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 09, 16 and 23, 2026

All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at General Government Building- Purchasing Department 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, La 70053 on September 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. However, failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specification with no additional cost to the owner. Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

Purchase of Actuators for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage

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WESTWEGO, LA 70094 DWAYNE EDWARDS, DARVELLE EDWARDS, HORACE WASHINGTON, BETTY WASHINGTON 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 YOLANDA JONES, LATOYA JONES, RANDY JONES, SELICIA WASHINGTON 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 ERIC VEAL, DEBBIE LEWIS, MARK VEAL, SHROME GATLIN, DAVEON GATLIN 313 1/2 LAFITTE ST BRIDGE CITY, LA 70094 YOLANDA JONES 613 ST LOUIS ST RACELAND, LA 70394 LATOYA JONES 504 WESTWEGO AVE WESTWEGO, LA 70094 RANDY JONES 516 WESTWEGO AVE WESTWEGO, LA 70094 SELICIA WASHINGTON 1500 LORENE DR., APT 153 HARVEY, LA 70058 SELICIA WASHINGTON 158 MILLER DR., APT 2 RICHMOND, KY 40475 MARK VEAL 400 FEDERAL DR WESTWEGO, LA 70094 MARK VEAL P.O. BOX 9292 WESTWEGO, LA 70096 7373 BARATARIA BLVD District: 1 CROWN POINT, LA 70072 CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR 7373 BARATARIA BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR 2605 RUE JESANN MARRERO, LA 70072 AUDREY P JACKSON 7373 BARATARIA BLVD MARRERO, LA 70072 AUDREY P JACKSON 2605 RUE JESANN MARRERO, LA 70072 ESTATE OF CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR 1304 FRANCIS ST MARRERO, LA 70072 THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND JACKSON & ELIZABETH JACKSON 9490 BERMUDA RD., APT 1038 LAS VEGAS, NV 89123 ESTATE OF HAROLD JACKSON & THE ALBERTINE JACKSON LIVING TRUST 2605 RUE JESANN MARRERO, LA 70072 ESTATE OF CLIMMONS JACKSON, JR & AUDREY PUGH JACKSON 2679 HORTON HILL RD HERNDON, VA 20171 1429 MEADOW ST District: 3 METAIRIE, LA 70003 MATTHEW SOUTHERLAND NEEB 1429 MEADOW ST METAIRIE, LA 70003 MATTHEW SOUTHERLAND NEEB 136 DELMONT AVE WORCESTER, MA 01604 SHANTEL CRYER & ESTATE OF VELMA LEE CRYER 1429 MEADOW ST METAIRIE, LA 70003 MATTHEW S NEEB 443 ALLISON DR N.E. ATLANTA, GA 30342 VELMA L CRYER 1429 MEADOW ST METAIRIE, LA 70003 VELMA L CRYER P.O. BOX 1833 KENNER, LA 70063 SHANTELL CRYER 7136 ASHEVILLE HWY SPARTENBURG, SC 29303

CYNTHIA LEE SHENG PARISH PRESIDENT

LIZA M. CALUDA DIRECTOR CODE COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT DANGEROUS BUILDING ABATEMENT DIVISION

PUBLISH Wednesday, September 16, 2026, AND Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

OFFICIAL NOTICE A regular meeting of the Jefferson Parish Personnel Board will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 P.M., in Suite 204, Joseph S. Yenni Bldg., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, Jefferson, Louisiana. Prior to the regular business agenda, the Personnel Board will conduct a Public Hearing to consider a proposal to: • Amend the Pay Plan for the Classified Service to revise the pay grade for the classification of Assistant Director-Code Compliance & Enforcement and to provide for related matters; • Amend the Pay Plan for the Classified Service to assign Market Based Pay Grade and/or revise the pay grade for the classifications Building Plan Reviewer I, Building Plan Reviewer II, Building Plan Reviewer III, and Building Plan

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Reviewer Supervisor and to provide for related matters; and, Extend Transient Appointments in accordance with Personnel Rule VII, Section 5.3(2).

In addition to the Public Hearing, the Personnel Board will meet in executive session for consideration of matters deemed confidential pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17(1) to discuss personnel matters regarding physical or mental health of an employee in regards to a request to extend Leave without Pay. Interested parties may obtain information from the Personnel Department, and may attend the meeting. In accordance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Jefferson Parish will not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA, submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting or as soon as possible. Advanced notice is required for ASL Certified Interpreters. Should you have any concerns, please contact ADA Coordinator, Office of Citizens Affairs, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403, Jefferson, LA 70123 (504) 736-6094 or by email: ADA@jeffparish.net. Any person, who believes he or she has been subject to unlawful discrimination by the Parish or any Parish officer or employee based on a past or current disability, or his or her association with a person with a disability, may submit the grievance, in writing, to the Parish’s designated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, contact information above.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS will hold its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in the East Bank Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Joseph S. Yenni Building, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, Louisiana. E-6140 24 Nassau Dr., Metairie, request an attached garage in the required side yard (right) creating insufficient side yard setback. R-1D/OMNCD Rural Residential District/Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District.

34 be rezoned from B-3 (Business) to R-7 (Recreational Vehicle Subdivision Residential District), consisting of the area extending approximately 417 feet from Louisiana Highway 1 frontage and identified as Block “A” containing Lot 1-8 and Block “B” containing Lot 1-8 on the preliminary plan; and WHEREAS, the owner has requested that the remainder of Lot 34 continue as Zone B-3 (Business) in its entirety; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: SECTION I: The Official Zoning Map of the Town of Grand Isle is hereby amended to rezone that portion of Lot 34 identified as Block “A” and Block “B” on the preliminary plan prepared by Angelette Design entitled “Sunset Cove Preliminary Plat - 6/18/26,” dated June 18, 2026, from B-3 (Business) to R-7 (Recreational Vehicle Subdivision Residential District). SECTION II: The remainder of Lot 34 not included within the rezoning area described in Section I shall remain zoned B-3 (Business). This ordinance was considered section by section and as a whole and was offered by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez. Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Harley Stelly, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: James Cheramie ABSENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted this 12th day of August 2026 and becomes effective on said date.

for driver/bus for the MITS Program. Council Member Harley Stelly request & reports: 1.) Splash pad finalizing next week. Lieutenant Billy Nungesser investing in State Park extended pier, rentals & concessions. Council Member Loren Gonzalez request & reports: 1.) Cott Lane grass & garbage. Council Member Michael Scioneaux request & reports: 1.) Parade Labor Day Weekend recognizing State Troopers that were born and raised here in Grand Isle Mayor’s report: 1.) USACE will be here on August 27, 2026 for Beach Breakwater Project on beach. 2.) DOTD is working on drainage along LA Hwy1. 3.) Working with JP Council Member concerning Pre-K at Grand Isle School Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly and unanimously approved to adjourn meeting at 8:40 p.m. _______________________________ David J. Camardelle, Mayor ATTESTED: Town of Grand Isle _________________________________ Janet Scardino, Administrative Assistant Town of Grand Isle

Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly for discussion ordinance amending Article IV – collection Fees reduced garbage rate and exemption. Christy Angelette was recognized and reports on the following: Discussion on rental property cost of garbage monthly rate during the winter months. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with the hearing schedule for the regular town meeting of July 8, 2026 and August 12, 2026 at which time it will be eligible for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance amending ARTICLE IV. - COLLECTION FEES, Sec. 74-116. – Schedule. and Sec. 74-118. Reduced garbage rate and exemptions (a)

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SCHEDULED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 26, 2026 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Leonard Ray followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – James Cheramie, Harley Stelly, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux ABSENT: None Eddie Desselle was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) Wanting to know why 4 wheelers are not allowed on the beach.

E-6141 15 Nassau Dr., Metairie, request a new single-family residence with a roof exceeding the maximum allowed 35’ height. Appeal the decision of the Parish Arborist as to the removal of an 11” American Elm tree. R-1D/OMNCD Rural Residential District/Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District.

Motion By Council Member Harley Stelly seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez and unanimously agreed to defer ordinance.

Ricky Lobell was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) Wants the town to enforce the ordinance of neighbor building within 5 feet from property line.

NOTE: Cases to be heard at the Next regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026, MUST BE FILED BEFORE Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The following proposed ordinance was introduced with the hearing schedule for the regular town meeting of August 12, 2026 and August 26, 2026 at which time it will be eligible for adoption.

Keith Bergeron was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) The town is so separated because of social media.

Grace Shockman, Administrative Assistant TIMOTHY VALENTI, CHAIRMAN ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 16 & 23, 2026.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Jefferson Parish General Government Bldg., 200 Derbigny St., at 5:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 8, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests. WS-95-26 332 Avondale Garden Road, Subdivision of Lot 8, Square E and Lot 8, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, into Lot 8A, Square 3, J.S. Brady Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a preliminary/final plat, with a waiver to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec. 33-2.35, Subdivision Waivers, of the Unified Development Code; bounded by 2nd Street, Center Street, and 1st Street; zoned R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. (Council District 3) WS-113-26 220 Acadia Dr., Subdivision of Lot B-2, Square 7, Live Oak Manor Subdivision, into Lots 1 through 22, Square 7C, Live Oak Manor Subdivision and the dedication of drainage and utility servitudes, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a preliminary plat, with waivers to the general lot standards in accordance with Sec. 332.35, Subdivision Waivers, of the Unified Development Code; bounded by Acadia Drive, Halle Place, Rosa Street, and Robert Road; zoned R-1A, Single-Family Residential District. (Council District 3) SP-15-26 6911 Lapalco Blvd., Request for variances to the landscaping requirements of the MUCD Mixed-Use Zoning District for a law office on Lot 1A, Square A, Rue Orleans Subdivision; bounded by Rue Esplanade, Rue Dauphine, Crossing Boulevard, and Lapalco Blvd; zoned MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District. (Council District 3) Bert Turner, PAB Chair

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS will hold its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the West Bank Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the General Government Building, 200 Derbigny St., Gretna, Louisiana. E-6142 265 Citrus Rd., River Ridge, to permit a new single-family residence with living and a/c units in the required side yard creating insufficient side yard setback (left). Detached carport/garage in the required side yard creating insufficient side yard setback (right). R-1D Rural Residential District. E-6143 465 Hesper Ave, Metairie, to permit enclosure of garage to living in the required front yard creating insufficient front yard setback for off-street parking. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. E-6144 1421 Beverly Garden Dr., Metairie, to permit a generator in the required side yard creating insufficient side yard setback. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. E-6145 3505 Page Dr., Metairie, to permit a generator in the required side yard creating insufficient side yard setback. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. NOTE: Cases to be heard at the Next regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, October 19, 2026 MUST BE FILED BEFORE Thursday, September 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Grace Shockman, Administrative Assistant TIMOTHY VALENTI, CHAIRMAN ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 23 and 30, 2026.

TOWN OF GRAND ISLE SCHEDULED TOWN COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 2026 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mayor David Camardelle who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. Leonard Ray followed with a prayer. Roll call was as follows: PRESENT: Council Members – James Cheramie, Harley Stelly, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux ABSENT: None Paul Rivera CPA was recognized and reports on the Island Strong Music Festival Financial Report. Ryan Corley was recognized and reports on the following: Discuss that Jefferson Parish School System is removing the Pre-K from Grand Isle School. Leonard Ray was recognized and reports on the following: Handicap ramp going over the levee closest to Bridge Side Marina needs some bolts put in certain areas. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of July 8, 2026 regular schedule meeting. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzales for discussion concerning ordinance requested by Sunset Cove, LLC for approval to rezone a portion of Lot 34. Attorney Gregory Schafer spoke on behalf of Ben Leblanc regarding the disapproval of rezoning property. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with the hearing schedule for the regular town meeting of July 8, 2026 and August 12, 2026 at which time it will be eligible for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 1060 An ordinance requested by Sunset Cove, LLC (Miko Oliver) for approval to rezone a portion of Lot 34 of the Bourgrol Subdivision from B-3 (Business) to R-7 (Recreational Vehicle Subdivision Residential District) which is located in the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, all in accordance with a preliminary plan prepared by Angelette Design, entitled, “Sunset Cove Preliminary Plat - 6/18/26,” dated 18 June 2026. WHEREAS, Lot 34 of the Bourgrol Subdivision is presently zoned B-3 (Business); and WHEREAS, the owner of has requested that a portion of Lot

ORDINANCE NO. An ordinance approving the subdivision of property for Kaden Craig, LLC, into Lots 1-A, 2-A, and 3-A, being a portion of the former Tract A of the original Lot 8 on the southern side of Louisiana State Highway 1, all in accordance with a plat by Charles L. McDonald, dated August 12, 2025, and revised on October 2, 2025, and entitled “MAP SHOWING THE DIVISION OF A PORTION OF TRACT “A” OF THE ORIGINAL LOT 8, BELONGING TO KADEN CRAIG, LLC, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.” Chief Hernandez was recognized and reports on the following for July 3, 2026 through August 6, 2026: Total callouts 357, medicals 35, total arrest & total summons 22, total citations 87, total violations 102, total summons 12, total charges 14, court fines paid $21,721.22, tags sold $82,800.00. Ray Mayeau with GIS Engineering was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) Community Center - $145K estimate cost to repair structural supports, estimate painting columns $90K, HAVC estimate $148K. Estimated total $2,442,673.00 for repairs. 2.) GI and Vicinity Hurricane Ida Breakwater Repairs – Contractor will be TKTMJ with a bid amount of $50,233,000.00. USACE anticipates issuing the notice to proceed on or around July 1, 2026. Rocks are being delivered August 24, 2026. 3.) LADOTD - LA 1 Plum to Caminada Bridge has scheduled to start at the beginning of August 2026. Completion is the end of September 2026. 4.) Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly and unanimously agreed to pay final payment of retainage in the amount of $3,585.00 for Maintenance & Repair Building Roof Replacement. Ronnie Sampey with the GIGC was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) Stepping back on the GIGC duties. Randy Roberts & Dean Deroach will be volunteering their time to the GIGC. 2.) Oleander Hotel – contractors inside 2 months repairing the portion of the building from collapsing because of termites.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez and unanimously agreed to accept the minutes of July 8, 2026 regular schedule meeting. Council Member James Cheramie requested minutes to be noted he asked for written and signed opinion from Town Attorney and Attorney General on if I am being replaced or is another mayor pro tempore is being added and the Louisiana Statue that is being applied to accomplish this. Objecting the selection of mayor pro temp and alternate at last council meeting held on August 12, 2026. Motion by Council Member Loren Gonzalez seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to approve the minutes with amendment from Council Member James Cheramie. Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy for discussion concerning the collection fees. Council Member James Cheramie suggested charging residents, nonresidents and rental camps the same. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with the hearing schedule for the regular town meeting of August 12, 2026 and August 26, 2026 at which time it will be eligible for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 1061 An ordinance amending ARTICLE IV. - COLLECTION FEES, Sec. 74-116. – Schedule. and Sec. 74-118. Reduced garbage rate and exemptions (a) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that: ARTICLE IV. - COLLECTION FEES, Sec. 74-116. – Schedule. The monthly garbage collection rates will be changed as follows: All dwellings, places of business, installations, industrial developments, and all other similar places shall be charged a garbage collection or collection use fee as follows: (1)

Weldon Danos with GIPC was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) Shrimp facility lease agreement with David Chauvin Seafood. 2.) Commercial Dock Water Project potable water for boat slips. Cost for project $375 - $450K. Requested funding with JP Council. Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly for discussion. Discussion concerning increasing the permit fees and inspection fees to help with the cost of SCPDC as the town’s certified building official. Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly for discussion of the Town of Grand Isle to approve the two year appointment of David J. Camardelle. RESOLUTION: 2892 A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE INTENTION OF THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TO APPROVE THE TWO (2) YEAR APPOINTMENT OF DAVID J. CAMARDELLE AS A DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD OF THE LOUISIANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (THE “AUTHORITY”) AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 10-D OF TITLE 33 OF THE LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTES OF 1950, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, Chapter 10-D of Title 33 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, comprised of R.S. 33:4548.1 through 4548.16 is known as the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority Act (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Act creates the Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities and Community Development Authority (the “Authority”) for the purpose of assisting political subdivisions, as defined in the Act, and other designated entities in acquiring, financing and constructing certain facilities, including environmental, public infrastructure, community and economic development purposes and to otherwise establish programs to aid in the financing of local government and economic development projects; and WHEREAS, the Town of Grand Isle, State of Louisiana, previously passed a resolution to become a participating political subdivision of the Authority in accordance with the Act; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing authority of the Town of Grand Isle, State of Louisiana, acting in such capacity: Section 1. Approve the appointment of David J. Camardelle to serve as a Director of the Authority for a term of two (2) years from the date hereof. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately and a certified copy hereof shall be forwarded to the offices of the Authority. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: James Cheramie, Harley Stelly, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 And the resolution was declared adopted on this 12th day of August 2026. Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly to defer the letter of no objection to Coastal Use Permit # P20260350, LJH Limited, LLC, 166 Blackberry Lane, construction of a pier and boat house with deck.

Garbage collection fees for two pickups weekly shall be as follows: A. Lodging Establishments (1) Campgrounds (per space) .... $9.14 (2) Hotels & motels: a. Without kitchens or cooking facilities (per unit) .... $20.49 b. With kitchens or cooking facilities (per unit) .... $32.68 B. All businesses not otherwise listed …. $48.59 C. Restaurants, cafeterias, dancehalls, and supermarkets …. $202.66 D. Lounges, bar rooms, lunch counters, drive-ins without interior seating facilities, bunkhouses and warehouses or offices with cooking facilities, and marinas with or without grocery or bar …. $141.74 E. Grocery stores, bunkhouses and warehouses …. $101.22 F. Schools …. $506.15 G. U.S. Coast Guard …. $366.53 Camp rentals—based on sleeping capacity: H. 1—5 people …. $48.59 I. 6—10 people…. $97.22 J. 11—15 people …. $145.77 K. 16—20 people …. $192.42 L. over 20 people …. $242.94 M. Per family unit …. $28.96

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Collection facility fees for bulk waste and debris shall be as follows: A. Materials collected by the Town using a grapple truck: $50.00 per cubic yard; $15.00 per white good unit. B. Materials delivered to the collection facility by the customer: $34.00 per cubic yard; $10.00 per white good unit. Sec. 74-118. – Reduced sanitation rate and exemptions. (a) Reduced sanitation rate. (1) The principal permanent residence of any widow or widower, person receiving public welfare assistance, or person seventy (70) years of age or older shall be eligible for a fifty percent (50%) reduction in the monthly residential sanitation service fee. No income verification shall be required to qualify for this reduction. (2) Any sanitation account that, prior to September 1, 2026, is receiving the existing seventy (70) years of age reduced rate established under this section shall be deemed grandfathered and shall continue to receive that reduced rate. Such grandfathered accounts shall remain subject to any future adjustments resulting from: a. Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments b. Increases in disposal, hauling, landfill, transportation, or other contracted sanitation service costs applied proportionately to residential sanitation rates. (3) The reduced rate established herein shall apply only to the applicant’s principal permanent residence and shall not apply to secondary residences, rental properties, or commercial accounts. (b) Exemptions. The following shall be exempt from payment of residential sanitation collection fees: Town-owned buildings, the State Highway Barn, the Jefferson Parish Branch Library, fire stations, and churches, excluding parsonages or other residential dwellings associated with a church. This ordinance was considered section by section and as a whole and was offered by Council Member James Cheramie and seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy. Roll Call Vote Thereon as follows: YEAS: Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: James Cheramie, Harley Stelly ABSTAIN: 0 ABSENT: 0

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez and unanimously agreed to transfer $1,300.00 from 5403-18 hospitalization to 5305-18 miscellaneous. Transfer $300.00 from 5403-18 hospitalization to 5319-18 physicals. Transfer $3,000.00 from 5623-12 beach maint & signs to 5721-12 rental equipment.

This ordinance was declared adopted this 26th day of August, 2026, and shall become effective upon its adoption. The amendments to the sanitation collection fees established herein shall first apply to the initial sanitation billing cycle commencing after the effective date of this ordinance.

Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously agreed to lift the Council Adopted Variance Moratorium adopted February 11, 2026.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux for discussion of subdivision of property for Kaden Craig, LLC

Motin by Council Member Loren Gonzalez seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux to open for discussion. Council Member James Cheramie objects for new selection of Mayor Pro Tempore. Wanting written legal opinion. Motion by Council Member Loren Gonzales seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux and unanimously agreed to defer.

The following proposed ordinance was introduced with the hearing schedule for the regular town meeting of August 12, 2026 and August 26, 2026 at which time it will be eligible for adoption.

Motion by Council Member Harley Stelly seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez to open for discussion. Council Member Stelly wants to fine another company that can get our audit posted on a timely manner. Council unanimously agreed the approval of Camnetar & Co, CPA. Audit Engagement Letter for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 AUP Engagement Letter & Town’s Audit Compliance Questionnaire. Council Member James Cheramie request & reports: 1.) Procedures

ORDINANCE NO. 1062 An ordinance approving the subdivision of property for Kaden Craig, LLC, into Lots 1-A, 2-A, and 3-A, being a portion of the former Tract A of the original Lot 8 on the southern side of Louisiana State Highway 1, all in accordance with a plat by Charles L. McDonald, dated August 12, 2025, and revised on October 2, 2025, and entitled “MAP SHOWING THE DIVISION OF A PORTION OF TRACT “A” OF THE ORIGINAL LOT 8, BELONGING TO KADEN CRAIG, LLC, LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.” WHEREAS, the subdivision of the former Tract A will result in

creating individually, Lots 1-A, 2-A, and 3-A. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY the Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, that: SECTION I: The aforementioned Tract A owned by Kaden Craig, LLC, is hereby subdivided into three (3) lots as follows: Lot 1-A is bounded on the west by a 20’ alley or lane with a frontage of ±635.4’ on said alley or lane, bounded on the north by Louisiana State Highway 1 with a frontage of 79.33’ on said highway, bounded on the east by Lot 2-A of this subdivision with a frontage of ±642.3’, and bounded on the south by the Gulf of Mexico with a frontage of ±78.8’. Lot 1-A is more fully shown on said plat by Charles L. McDonald. Lot 1-A includes a 12’ utility servitude along Louisiana State Highway 1 and a 10’ sewer servitude leading to the sewer treatment plant located on Lot 3-A of this subdivision. Lot 2-A is bounded on the west by Lot 1-A of this subdivision with a frontage of ±642.3’, bounded on the north by Louisiana State Highway 1 with a frontage of 79.33’ on said highway, bounded on the east by Lot 3-A of this subdivision with a frontage of ±649.1’, and bounded on the south by the Gulf of Mexico with a frontage of ±78.8’. Lot 2-A is more fully shown on said plat by Charles L. McDonald. Lot 2-A includes a 12’ utility servitude along Louisiana State Highway 1 and a 10’ sewer servitude leading to the sewer treatment plant located on Lot 3-A of this subdivision. Lot 3-A is bounded on the west by Lot 2-A of this subdivision with a frontage of ±649.1’, bounded on the north by Louisiana State Highway 1 with a frontage of 79.34’ on said highway, bounded on the east by a road right-of-way with a frontage of ±657.7’, and bounded on the south by the Gulf of Mexico with a frontage of ±78.9’. Lot 3-A is more fully shown on said plat by Charles L. McDonald. Lot 3-A includes a 12’ utility servitude along Louisiana State Highway 1 and a 10’ sewer servitude serving Lots 1-A and 2-A leading from the sewer treatment plant located on Lot 3-A of this subdivision. SECTION II: The utility servitude granted by the property owner is accepted by the Town of Grand Isle for public use. The sewer servitude granted by the property owner is for the use of the owners of Lots 1-A, 2-A, and 3-A of this subdivision. The owners of the lots of this subdivision shall provide for common usage and maintenance of the sewer treatment plant located on Lot 3-A. This ordinance was considered section by section and as a whole and was offered by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux Roll call vote thereon as follows: YEAS: Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: James Cheramie ABSTAIN: Harley Stelly ABSENT: 0 This ordinance was declared adopted on the 26th day of August, 2026. Motion by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly for discussion of an ordinance approving and authorizing the hiring of SCPDC. The following proposed ordinance was introduced with the hearing schedule for the regular town meeting of August 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 at which time it will be eligible for adoption. ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF THE SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (“SCPDC”) AS THE TOWN OF GRAND ISLE’S CERTIFIED BUILDING OFFICIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOUISIANA LAW; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SCPDC FOR THE PROVISION OF SUCH SERVICES, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH SCPDC FOR THE TOWN’S USE RIGHTS TO SCPDC’S “MGO” PERMITTING SOFTWARE PLATFORM, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT B; AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DEFINE AND SUBSTITUTE THE TERM “BUILDING OFFICIAL” FOR “BUILDING INSPECTOR” THROUGHOUT; REPEALING AND REENACTING SECTION 18-1 TO ADOPT THE CURRENT, STATE-MANDATED EDITIONS OF THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR RELATED MATTERS. Chief Hernandez was recognized and reports on the following for August 7 through August 20, 2026: Total callouts 73, medicals 10, total arrest & total summons 1, total citations 18, total violations 21, total summons 0, total charges 0, court fines paid $10,338.74, tags sold $8,400.00. Kevin Keiser with GIS Engineering was recognized and reports on the following: Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux to open agenda for discussion of amendments to General Contract. Council Member James Cheramie motion to not open agenda for discussion of amendments and put the amendments on September 9, 2026 meeting. 1.) Community Center - $145K estimate cost to repair structural supports, estimate painting columns $90K, HAVC estimate $148K. Estimated total $2,442,673.00 for repairs. 2.) GI and Vicinity Hurricane Ida Breakwater Repairs – Contractor will be TKTMJ with a bid amount of $50,233,000.00. USACE anticipates issuing the notice to proceed on or around July 1, 2026. Rocks are being delivered August 27, 2026. 3.) LADOTD - LA 1 Plum to Caminada Bridge has scheduled to start at the beginning of August 2026. Completion is the end of September 2026. Ronnie Sampey with Restore Grand Isle & GIGC was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) Hector Lane dead tree limb leaning over lane, needs removing. 2.) GIGC will be purchasing material to refurbish crossings post & signs. 3.) Oleander Hotel repairs inside are done stabilizing the ceilings & walls. Weldon Danos with GIPC was recognized and reports on the following: 1.) No issues to report on. Normal business operations. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Loren Gonzalez for discussion of CEA between TOGI and Jefferson Parish Public School System. RESOLUTION NO. 2893 A resolution approving the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Town of Grand Isle and the Jefferson Parish Public School System for the Jefferson Parish School Board to provide one (1) classroom to facilitate normal education services to Grand Isle in lieu of former Head Start services which are no longer being offered, at a cost not to exceed Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($65,000.00), and to provide for related matters. (Townwide) WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United States or its agencies, or with any public or private organization, corporation or individuals; and WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of the citizens of Jefferson Parish; and WHEREAS, Town of Grand Isle (“TOWN”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, Jefferson Parish Public School System for the Jefferson Parish School Board (“BOARD”) is a constitutionally and statutorily-created local political body of the State of Louisiana with the constitutional and statutory authority to contract, including entering into Cooperative Endeavor agreements; and WHEREAS, TOWN and BOARD are authorized to enter into this Cooperative Endeavor Agreement pursuant to La. R.S. 33:1324 which permits any parish, municipality or political subdivision of the state, or any combination thereof, to make agreements between or among themselves to provide for educational facilities; and WHEREAS, TOWN is authorized by Article 1, Section 1 of the Louisiana Constitution to enter into this Agreement to promote the happiness and general welfare of the people; and WHEREAS, the Department of Jefferson Community Action Program (“JEFFCAP”) operates the Head Start Program; and WHEREAS, TOWN desires to work with the BOARD to facilitate at least one (1) classroom to meet the needs of the low-income families that may not be served due to the lack of transportation and availability of early childcare resources in the Grand Isle area; and WHEREAS, the public purpose of the Project is described as facilitating the BOARD’s normal education services to the Grand Isle area in lieu of the former Head Start services, which are no longer being offered; and WHEREAS, the PARISH will contribute Eighty-Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($83,500.00) towards the cost of these services; and WHEREAS, TOWN has a reasonable expectation of receiving a benefit or value of helping low-income families in Town of Grand Isle obtain early childcare resources which is at least equivalent to the Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($65,000.00) provided for in this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation; and WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Grand Isle will benefit from the efforts of these parties working together; and WHEREAS, TOWN desires to cooperate with BOARD in the implementation of the project as hereinafter provided. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of Grand Isle, State of Louisiana, acting as governing authority of said Parish: SECTION 1. That the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Town of Grand Isle and the Jefferson Parish Public School System for the Jefferson Parish School Board to provide one

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS (1) classroom to facilitate normal education services to Grand Isle in lieu of former Head Start services which are no longer being offered, at a cost not to exceed Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and 00/100 ($65,000.00), be and is hereby approved. SECTION 2. That all costs associated with this agreement shall be charged to Account No. 5609-08 Community Fair Fund (Island Strong Music Festival Event.) SECTION 3. That the Mayor David Camardelle, is hereby designated to sign any and all documents necessary, on behalf of the Town of Grand Isle. Mayor David Camardelle will work very closely with Council Member Brian Barthelemy

seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux. Vote there as follows: YEAS: Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: James Cheramie, Harley Stelly ABSENT: 0 This resolution was declared adopted this 26th day of August, 2026. Council Member James Cheramie raised a point of order regarding election of Mayor Pro-Tempore. Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux for discussion election Mayor ProTempore Alternate.

The resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: James Cheramie, Harley Stelly, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0

RESOLUTION NO. 2895 A resolution naming and electing a Mayor Pro-Tempore Alternate for the Town of Grand Isle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, that:

The resolution was declared to be adopted on this the 26th day of August, 2026.

This resolution was offered by Council Member Michael Scioneaux and seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy.

RESOLUTION No: 2894 A resolution naming and electing a Mayor Pro-Tempore for the Town of Grand Isle. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Town Council of the Town of Grand Isle, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana that:

Vote there as follows: YEAS: Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux NAYS: James Cheramie, Harley Stelly ABSENT: 0

Council Member Brian Barthelemy is hereby named and elected as Mayor Pro-Tempore for the Town of Grand Isle and is hereby charged with the duties and powers of said office as prescribed by law.

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PUBLIC NOTICE --Jefferson Parish Depart‐ ment of Community De‐ velopment Amendment to the Jef‐ ferson Parish CDBG-DR RCIP Recovery Proposal Public Meeting In accordance with the Jefferson Parish Citizen Participation Plan in line with HUD guidelines, Jef‐ ferson Parish is publish‐ ing this notice of a Public Meeting to be held on September Wednesday 30, 2026, at 3:30pm in Room 3503 of the General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053. Jefferson Parish received an allocation of HUD CDBG-DR funds in re‐ sponse to the impacts of Hurricane Ida through the Louisiana Office of Community Development (LOCD). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the proposed Amend‐ ment to the Jefferson Parish Resilient Commu‐ nities Infrastructure Pro‐ gram (RCIP) Recovery Proposal, as approved by the Parish and submitted to LOCD). Specifically, Jefferson Parish requests to replace the proposed Chas Pizani Pump Station Project with a project targeting a similar recov‐ ery objective but with a more assured comple‐ tion timeline. The pro‐ posed replacement pro‐ ject, Gloria Canal Im‐ provements Project, is a high priority to both Jef‐ ferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte. The meeting is to invite pub‐ lic comment on the pro‐ posed change. In addition to the public meeting, information on the Jefferson Parish RCIP Program can be found on the Jefferson Parish De‐ partment of Community Development website at: https://www.jeffparish. gov/1199/CDBG-DRResilient-CommunitiesInfrastruc Questions or comments on community priorities can additionally be sub‐ mitted to the Jefferson Parish Department of Develop‐ Community ment, Joseph S. Yenni Parish Office Building, Elmwood Park 1221 Boulevard, Suite 605, Jef‐ ferson, La. telephone (504) 736-6262 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provi‐ sions of the American Disabilities Act with Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, Jefferson Parish shall not discrimi‐ nate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or ac‐ tivities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommoda‐ tion under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to the ADA Coordinator at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy-two (72) hour advanced no‐ tice is required to re‐ quest Certified ASL inter‐ preters. ADA Coordinator / De‐ partment of Citizens Af‐ fairs 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403 Jefferson, LA 70123 (504) 736-6094 barry.sprague@ j ff i h

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City Council District 1: John I. Shaddinger, Jr. District 2: Johnny S. Nobles Jr. District 3: Lisa H. Valence District 4: Robert “Bobby” Utley District 5: Robert “Bobby B” Bonvillian The Westwego Borad of Adjustments will hold a hearing for a variance request at 410 Fourth St. Lots 1, 2, and 3, Sq. 46, Whitehouse Subdivision, Westwego, LA 70094 (410 4th St). The hearing will be held October 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM located at City Hall, 1100 Fourth St. Westwego, LA 70094 The Westwego Planning Advisory Board will hold a hearing to Resubdivide Lot 72B, Salaville Subdivision into Lots 72B1 and 72B2, Salaville Subdivision, (4 Westbank Expy) Westwego, LA 70094. The hearing will be held October 14, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Located at City Hall, 1100 Fourth St. Westwego, LA 70094 The Westwego Planning Advisory Board will hold a hearing to Amend Ordinance 1694 for the Resubdivision of Lots 72 and part of 70 Salaville Subdivision into Lots 72A and 72B, Salaville Subdivision, (4 Westbank Expy) Westwego, LA 70094. The hearing will be held October 14, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Located at City Hall, 1100 Fourth St. Westwego, LA 70094 201649-690494-sept 23-1t $ 62.37

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS WILL CONVENE ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE PARISH COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 1811 W. AIRLINE HIGHWAY, LAPLACE, LA TO RULE ON THE FOLLOWING RE‐ QUESTS: Deep South Signs, LLC – ZBA-1546 – Requests a variance to allow an in‐ crease in total square f t f th tt h d

Joint motion was made to waive rental fees for Friends of Grand Isle for the use of the Multiplex Ctr for the Gumbo Cook Off Saturday, October 24, 2026.

on Capital Lane. 2.) Baby changing table at Multiplex Ctr in ladies bathroom. 3.) Community Center playground needs baby swings. Council Member Brian Barthelemy request & reports: 1.) Gas director was appointed did not nominate myself. Council Member Michael Scioneaux request & reports: 1.) Talked to Ronnie Sampey about a sign on LA 1. Mayor’s report: 1.) Ground Breakwater Ceremony tomorrow at 10:00 am. Thanks to all previous council members who helped work on this project. Motion by Council Member Loren Gonzalez seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy and unanimously approved to adjourn meeting at 7:45 p.m. _______________________________ David J. Camardelle, Mayor ATTESTED: Town of Grand Isle _________________________________ Janet Scardino, Administrative Assistant Town of Grand Isle

Council Member James Cheramie request & reports: 1.) Congratulations to Brian Barthelemy and Loren Gonzalez for new positions. 2.) Asking Attorney General about dual office employment.

This resolution was declared adopted this 26th day of August, 2026.

This resolution was offered by Council Member Loren Gonzalez and

Motin by Council Member James Cheramie seconded by Council Member Harley Stelly to open for discussion of Automatic Transfer Switch replacement for the Multiplex generator, including vendor selection, authorization of associated installation cost and acknowledgment of required budget. Option 2 was granted. Total project cost $58,904.96. Vote there as follows: YEAS: James Cheramie, Harley Stelly, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member James Cheramie for discussion of donation $5,000.00 to the Grand Isle Garden Club, utilizing funds from 5609-08 Community Fair Account. Roll call was requested by Council Member James Cheramie and unanimously voted yes.

Council Member Loren Gonzalez is hereby named and elected as Mayor Pro-Tempore Alternate for the Town of Grand Isle and is hereby charged with the duties and powers of said office as prescribed by law.

Motion by Council Member Brian Barthelemy seconded by Council Member Michael Scioneaux for discussion election Mayor ProTempore.

seconded by Council Member Brian Barthelemy to approve Letter of no objection to Coastal Use Permit #P20260350, LJH Limited, LLC, 166 Blackberry Lane, construction for a pier and boathouse with deck. Vote there as follows: YEAS: James Cheramie, Loren Gonzalez, Brian Barthelemy, Michael Scioneaux ABSTAIN: Harley Stelly

Council Member Harley Stelly request & reports: 1.) Memory Lane – Council Member Michael Scioneaux says he is working on it. 2.) Council Member Tim Kerner working with him on more projects.

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Council Member Loren Gonzalez request & reports: 1.) Stop sign

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY - EAST SLFPA-E Officials Peter G. Vicari, President Ronald Schumann, Jr., Vice-President David Martin, Treasurer Gregory Marsiglia, Secretary Kerwyn King, Commissioner Elton Jude Meyers, Commissioner Kenneth Meyn, Commissioner John Grieshaber, Commissioner

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East 6920 Franklin Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122 Telephone: 504-286-3100 Fax: 504-283-1855 Internet: floodauthority. org

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA FLOOD PROTECTION AUTHORITY–EAST BOARD MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 The regular monthly Board Meeting of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (Authority or FPA) was held on September 17, 2026, in the Franklin Avenue Administrative Complex, Meeting Room 201, 6920 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, after due legal notice of the meeting was sent to each Board member and the news media and posted. Mr. Vicari called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and led in the pledge of allegiance. The roll was called and a quorum was present: PRESENT: Peter G. Vicari, President Ronald Schumann, Jr., Vice President David Martin, Treasurer Kerwyn King Elton J. Meyers Kenneth J. Meyn John Grieshaber ABSENT: Gregory Marsiglia ADOPTION OF AGENDA: RESOLUTION NO. 09-17-26-01 - APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 20, 2026 On the motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Meyers, the following resolution was offered: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approves the minutes of the Board Meeting held on August 20, 2026. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Schumann, Mr. Martin, Mr. King, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Meyn, Mr. Grieshaber NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Marsiglia PUBLIC COMMENTS: PRESENTATIONS: REPORT BY REGIONAL DIRECTOR COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION NO. 09-17-26-02 – TO AMEND AND ACCEPT THE OFFER TO PURCHASE THE FORMER EAST JEFFERSON LEVEE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 203 PLAUCHE COURT IN JEFFERSON, LA On the Motion of Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Meyers, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the building and land bearing municipal address 203 Plauche Court, Jefferson, LA, was listed for sale by public auction on January 21, 2026, in accordance with the appropriate statutes; and WHEREAS, because there were no acceptable bids to purchase the property, the SLFPA-E Board of Directors subsequently listed it with a broker and advertised a call for offers to purchase; and WHEREAS, on August 20, 2026, via board resolution 08-20-26-03, the Board of Commissioners of the FPA-East accepted Mr. David Schwab’s offer to purchase 203 Plauche Court for the amount of Three Hundred and Ninety Dollars ($390,000.00); and WHEREAS, property conditions discovered during the inspection period resulted in the Buyer and Seller entering into a mutually agreed upon reduced amount; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has agreed to accept the amended offer of Three Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) under the terms and conditions outlined in the attached purchase agreement. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the SLFPA-E Board of Commissioners hereby approves and accepts the amended offer of Three Hundred and Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) submitted by Mr. David Schwab to purchase the property located at 203 Plauche Court, Jefferson, LA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the SLFPA-E Regional Director is hereby authorized to execute any and all other documents necessary to accomplish the above. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Schumann, Mr. Martin, Mr. King, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Grieshaber, Mr. Meyn NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Marsiglia RESOLUTION NO. 09-17-26-03 – EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THE PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE DISTRICT AND FPA-EAST ESTABLISHING THE ALLOCATION OF THE NON-FEDERAL COST SHARE FOR THE LPV 200 STUDY. On the motion of Mr. Schumann, Seconded by Mr. Meyers, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, Water Resources development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-263, Section 8203, Expedited Modifications of Existing Feasibility Studies authorizes the Secretary to investigate increasing the scope of the project to provide protection against a 200-year storm event; and WHEREAS, Section 105(a) of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986, as amended (33 U.S.C. 2215(a)), specifies the cost-sharing requirements; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 02-22-24-07, the FPA Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of a Letter of Intent relative to fund 50 percent of the cost for the feasibility study to upgrade the Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity

portion of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction system to 200-year protection; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost for said study is $3 million; and WHEREAS the estimated portion of the 50 percent cost share for Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East for said study is $1,320,000 million; and BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, the SLFPA-E will contribute $1,320,000 towards the aforementioned project with payment made to the USACE upon execution of said agreement and corresponding MOU by all parties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Regional Director, or in his absence, the Director of Engineering, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the above. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Schumann, Mr. Martin, Mr. King, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Grieshaber, Mr. Meyn NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Marsiglia RESOLUTION NO. 09-17-26-04- AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AMONG THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, THE PONTCHARTRAIN LEVEE DISTRICT AND FPA-EAST ESTABLISHING THE ALLOCATION OF THE NON-FEDERAL COST SHARE FOR THE LPV 200 STUDY On the motion of Mr. Martin, Seconded by Mr. Schumann, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, Water Resources development Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-263, Section 8203, Expedited Modifications of Existing Feasibility Studies authorizes the Secretary to investigate increasing the scope of the project to provide protection against a 200-year storm event; and WHEREAS, Section 105(a) of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986, as amended (33 U.S.C. 2215(a)), specifies the cost-sharing requirements; and WHEREAS, Art VII, Sec l4(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that, for a public purpose, the State and its political subdivisions or political corporations may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 02-22-24-07, the FPA Board of Commissioners authorized the issuance of a Letter of Intent relative to fund 50 percent of the cost for the feasibility study to upgrade the Lake Pontchartrain & Vicinity portion of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction system to 200-year protection; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost for said study is $3 million; and WHEREAS the estimated portion of the 50 percent cost share for Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection for said study is $1,320,000 million; and WHEREAS the Agreement between the Department of the Army, State of Louisiana, Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) and Pontchartrain Levee District (PLD) will be executed for the 200-Year Risk Reduction Study; and WHEREAS, the State of Louisiana, through the Coastal Protection and Restoration (CPRA), will serve as the non-federal sponsor to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) with the SLFPA-E and PLD for the 200-Year Risk Reduction Study; and WHEREAS, the MOA will set forth the terms and conditions of the non-federal sponsor cost share to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the cost share split between SLFPA-E and PLD for the 200-Year Risk Reduction Study; and WHEREAS, the SLFPA-E will contribute $1,320,000 towards the aforementioned project with payment made to the USACE within 30 days of the signing of the MOA by all parties. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East Board of Commissioners authorizes the Regional Director to negotiate and enter into a Memorandum of Agreement between CPRA, the Pontchartrain Levee District (PLD), and the FPA-East establishing the allocation of the non-federal cost share for the LPV 200 Study. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Regional Director, or in his absence, the Director of Engineering, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the above The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Schumann, Mr. Martin, Mr. King, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Grieshaber, Mr. Meyn NAYS: ABSENT: Mr. Marsiglia RESOLUTION NO. 09-16-26-05 – MITIGATION OF OUTFALL CANAL EROSION – LONDON AVENUE PHASE 1 GENTILLY BOULEVARD TO MIRABEAU AVENUE PROJECT. On the motion of Mr. Schumann, seconded by Mr. Martin, the following resolution was offered: WHEREAS, the London Avenue Phase 1 Gentilly Boulevard to Mirabeau Avenue Mitigation Project was recently advertised, bids were opened and a construction contract was awarded; and WHEREAS, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (FPA) entered into an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (ID-IQ) Contract with Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., to provide Civil Engineering Services on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc., submitted a proposal dated August 13, 2026, in the total amount of $169,200.00 to provide Resident Inspection Services for the aforementioned project; and WHEREAS, funding for said services is in Budget Line item: FY 27 17. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East approves the issuance of a Task Order to Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $169,200.00 for performing resident inspection services for the Mitigation of Outfall Canal Erosion – London Avenue Phase 1 Gentilly Boulevard to Mirabeau Avenue Project. BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the FPA Regional Director, or in his absence the Director of Engineering, is hereby authorized to sign the aforementioned Task Order and any and all documents necessary to carry out the above. The foregoing was submitted to a vote; the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Vicari, Mr. Schumann, Mr. Martin, Mr. King, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Grieshaber, Mr. Meyn NAYS: None ABSENT: Mr. Marsiglia COMMENTS BY PRESIDENT AND COMMISSIONERS. The next Regular Monthly Meeting of the Board will be held on October 15,2026 at the Franklin Avenue Administrative Complex, Meeting Room 201, New Orleans, LA. There was no further business; therefore, the meeting was adjourned.

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS Kenner City Officials Mayor Michael J. Glaser, Sr.

Chief of Police Keith A. Conley

Council Members Joseph A. Stagni At-Large Div. A, George L. Branigan At-Large Div. B Dee B. Dunn District 1, Thomas “Tom” P. Willmott District 2 Joseph F. LaHatte, III District 3, Kristi K. McKinney District 4 Daniel W. Riehm District 5

City Hall 1801 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 468-7200 Kenner Police 500 Veterans Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 Telephone (504) 712-2200

ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,236, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY AMENDING AND REZONING TWO 60’ BY 300’ PORTIONS OF UNIMPROVED 12TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS BOUNDED BY OXLEY STREET, MARIA STREET, UNIMPROVED DUNCAN STREET, SQUARES 102 & 111 AND SQUARES 103 & 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 FROM R-1P PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, RD RECREATION DISTRICT, RR-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AND S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-5-26 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,237, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY RESCENDING ORDINANCE 10,465 ON LOT 12-A, SQUARE 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AND REZONING LOT 12-A, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED MAY 14, 2018 TO S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-6-26 PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 17, 23 & 30, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,236, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY AMENDING AND REZONING TWO 60’ BY 300’ PORTIONS OF UNIMPROVED 12TH STREET RIGHT-OF-WAYS BOUNDED BY OXLEY STREET, MARIA STREET, UNIMPROVED DUNCAN STREET, SQUARES 102 & 111 AND SQUARES 103 & 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, KENNER, JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 FROM R-1P PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, RD RECREATION DISTRICT, RR-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AND S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-5-26***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,237, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 11,062 ADOPTED MARCH 17, 2016 ENTITLED UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA MORE PARTICULARLY RESCENDING ORDINANCE 10,465 ON LOT 12-A, SQUARE 110, KENNER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AND REZONING LOT 12-A, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY & COUTURIE, INC. DATED MAY 14, 2018 TO S-I SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. CASE Z-6-26***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER).

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GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 17, 23 & 30, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

_________________________________________________________ ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,231, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF AN APPROXIMATE 26,831 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED 29TH STREET AND AN APPROXIMATE 7,500 SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF UNIMPROVED LEXINGTON STREET ADJACENT TO SQUARES 136 AND 139, AND LOTS 137-B, 137-C AND 137-D, BAINBRIDGE OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON SURVEYS BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED APRIL 23, 2026 AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THIS PORTION OF THE PROPERTY. CASE P-16-26 ***(IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER). PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA

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CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 10, 16, 23 & 30, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

_________________________________________________________ THE COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER, LOUISIANA, MET IN REGULAR SESSION ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M., AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD, KENNER, LOUISIANA WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: JOSEPH A. STAGNI GEORGE L. BRANIGAN DEE B. DUNN THOMAS “TOM” WILLMOTT JOSEPH F. LAHATTE KRISTI K. MCKINNEY DANIEL W. RIEHM NATALIE HALL THERESA HASTINGS

COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL CLERK ASST. COUNCIL CLERK

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AFTER THE MEETING HAD BEEN CALLED TO ORDER WITH THE ABOVE RESULTS, PURSUANT TO MOTIONS DULY MADE AND CARRIED, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS WERE APPROVED AND/OR ADOPTED. ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026 AT 5:30 P.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,253, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH ELOS ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION, TESTING, REPORTING AND SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$75,000.00 ANNUALLY. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,254, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM NU-WORX, LLC TO REMOVE, FURNISH AND INSTALL ROOF AT OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEALED BID 26-6977 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,875.00 FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,255, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SEILER INSTRUMENT & MANUFACTURING CO., INC. TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF THE STARMASTER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED AT THE KENNER PLANETARIUM AND MEGADOME CINEMA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 ANNUALLY FOR THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,256, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY MICROSOFT SURFACE LAPTOPS FROM SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION UNDER STATE CONTRACT NO. 4400035170 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $56,765.00 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,257, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURE FOR STATE AID TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,258, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY FOR STATE AID TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000.00 FOR THE KENNER POLICE DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,259, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KENT DESIGN BUILD, INC. DATED MAY 7, 2026 REGARDING THE PONTCHARTRAIN CONVENTION AND CIVIC CENTER G-LEAGUE RENOVATIONS FOR A NET INCREASE OF $162,286.24 TO THE AGREEMENT AMOUNT, RESULTING IN A TORTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $3,659,852.83. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,260, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH PELICAN EVENTS, LLC TO PROVIDE STAFFING SERVICES FOR GAME DAY RELATED EVENTS SCHEDULED AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN CONVENTION & CIVIC CENTER ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00 ANNUALLY. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,261, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. D/B/A/ DELTA PROCESS EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE GORMAN-RUPP PUMPS AND ACCESSORIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.00 FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,262, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE BID RECEIVED FROM ITA TRUCK SALES & SERVICE, L.L.C. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BASE CHASSIS, MODEL MV607 SBA WITH 175.00 WHEELBASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEALED BID 26-6980 IN THE AMOUNT OF $95,937.95 FOR THE FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

ON JOINT MOTION BY ALL COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS WERE INTRODUCED IN SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE/RESOLUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL PLEASE CALL (504)468-7254 FOR AN APPOINTMENT BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30 A.M. AND 4:30 P.M. MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED. SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,263, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MANDATORY AUTOMATIC ANNUAL TWO PERCENT SALARY INCREASES FOR COVERED KENNER FIREFIGHTERS BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST COMPLETED YEAR OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE AND CONTINUING WITHOUT A MAXIMUM SERVICE LIMIT. (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER)

PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 23, 30, 2026 & OCTOBER 7, 14, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

PUBLIC NOTICE THE KENNER CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF KENNER WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 AT 11:00 A.M. AT HERITAGE HALL, 303 WILLIAMS BOULEVARD KENNER, LOUISIANA, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING: SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 14,263, AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MANDATORY AUTOMATIC ANNUAL TWO PERCENT SALARY INCREASES FOR COVERED KENNER FIREFIGHTERS BEGINNING WITH THE FIRST COMPLETED YEAR OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE AND CONTINUING WITHOUT A MAXIMUM SERVICE LIMIT. (IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF KENNER CHARTER, THIS ITEM SHALL HAVE A 28 DAY LAYOVER)

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NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

/S/

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 3:00 P.M. PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 23, 30, 2026 & OCTOBER 7, 14, 2026 ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE In accordance with provisions of the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, as amended, the City of Kenner shall not discriminate against individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. If you require auxiliary aids or devices, or other reasonable accommodation under the ADA Amendments Act, please submit your request to legal@kenner.la.us or by calling (504) 468-4080 at least forty-eight ( 48) hours in advance or as soon as practical. A seventy- two (72) hour advanced notice is required to request Certified ASL interpreters.

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS

_________________________________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6983 09/16/2026 CONTRACT TO FURNISH AND INSTALL FLOORING AS NEEDED Sealed Bid No. 26-6983 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: CONTRACT TO FURNISH AND INSTALL FLOORING AS NEEDED Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at: 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062 All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. in the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, at which time the bids will be publicly read. CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate September 16, 2026 September 23, 2026 September 30, 2026 _________________________________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6984 September 23, 2026 Repair and Install Pumps, Motors, and Equipment as needed Sealed Bid No. 26-6984 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: REPAIR AND INSTALL PUMPS, MOTORS, AND EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED Bidders may obtain copies of the bid documents by visiting the City of Kenner’s website at www.kenner.la.us. Bidders may also obtain copies of the bid documents and submit bids electronically by visiting www.centralauctionhouse.com. Sealed bids may also be received by mail or in-person until Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. CST, by the City of Kenner in the Finance Department located at: 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive Building D Kenner, Louisiana 70062 All interested parties are invited to attend the Bid Opening on the same day at 10:00 a.m. CST in the City of Kenner, Building D Auditorium, 1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, Louisiana, 70062 at which time the bids will be publicly read. CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring Chief Financial Officer Advertisement: The Advocate September 23, 2026 September 30, 2026 October 7, 2026 _________________________________________________________ Legal Notice City of Kenner Wastewater Department Program 1 West 30th Street, Kenner, LA 70065

Pretreatment

Public Notice is hereby given that the Director of the City of Kenner Wastewater Department is issuing a new Wastewater Discharge permit to the following business: Liquid Environmental Solutions 2350 Crestview Street Kenner, LA 70062

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS Liquid Environmental Solutions process grease waste from restaurants by first offloading waste and filtering any solids, then collecting the waste in storage tanks to then be run through a series of 2 DAF Clarifiers to clean water and flocculate grease. The flocculated grease is then run through an industrial centrifuge to separate a cleaner and more purified grease. The more purified grease is then sold to biodiesel manufacturers. This corporation has been permitted under the City of Kenner Pretreatment Program for over 10 years. Their present five-year permit expires in September, 2026. Their new permit will have the same regulations and stipulations as their present and previous permits. This facility discharges treated and non-treated wastewater into the City of Kenner sanitary sewer system. This facility has not had any major changes in their operations since the issuance of their present permit in 2022. A copy of this permit will be available for public review at City of Kenner Building D, which is located at 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner. This permit will be on display for 14 days in order the Director to receive public comments. Any comments should be sent to: Ms. Joanne Massony, Wastewater Director 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive Kenner, LA 70062 Attention: Liquid Environmental Solutions Wastewater Discharge Permit Comments _________________________________________________________

Public Notices Sheriff Sales

Model: TRANSIT CONNECT WG Serial No.: 1FBAX2CM8KKA 31048 Viewing will be Monday held Tuesday 9:00 am 2:00 pm and Wednesday 9:00 am 12:00 pm at Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce 723 S. Lopez St., Orleans, New LA. Seized in the above suit, Terms: Cash, Cashier Check, Money Order or Certiﬁed Funds

Public Notices Sheriff Sales

The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of 10% of purchase the price and the balance by 4:00 pm the same day. Law Firm: COUCH LAMBERT LLC Attorney: PAUL S BRENNAN Address: 3501 N CAUSEWAY BD SUITE 800 METAIRIE LA 70002 Phone No.: 504 838 7747

NOTICE The Kenner Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in the Council Chambers, Heritage Hall, 303 Williams Boulevard, Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m. The applicant premises affected and the nature of the cases are as follows: Case P-18-26 – AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE OF LOT 145, SUASAN PARK SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON A SURVEY BY GIBERT, KELLY, AND COUTURIE, INC. DATED JUNE 15, 2026. Case P-19-26 - AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE 11,811 AND APPROVING THE PLAN OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 24-A-1 AND 30-A, SQUARE 225, LOT 12-A4, PLOT 12, AND LOTS 22, 23, AND 24, SQUARE 26 INTO LOT 12-A5, PLOT 12, CRESTVIEW OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A SURVEY BY DADING, MARQUES AND ASSOCIATES, LLC DATED JULY 30, 2026, WHICH LOTS ARE OWNED BY BLD SERVICES. /s/Robert Pastor Kenner Planning Commission

/s/ Christopher Sliwinski Planning Director

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In accordance with Sec. 91/2-7 of the City of Kenner Code of Ordinances, Regulations for removal of weeds, grass or other noxious matter, the following property owner(s) are hereby notified that within five (5) days of this notice, if said property owner(s) do not cut, destroy or remove such weeds, grass or deleterious, unhealthy growth, trash, debris, refuse, discarded or noxious matter from the premises involved, the City of Kenner will undertake the removal of weeds, grass or other noxious matter assessing all costs and an administrative fee of $250.00 against said property. The City of Kenner may undertake continued monthly maintenance of said property for a period of twelve (12) months without giving any additional notification to the owner. MOORCROFT, JOSEPHINA B MOORCROFT, JOSEPHINA B ESCUDERO, JIMMY H ESCUDERO, JIMMY H GRINSTEAD, WILLIE JR SIMONS, LEONARD & WF CITY REFUGE DRUG & ALCOHOL REHAB CENTER CASTRO, MIRIAM J LANCLOS, KIM

FENCE REGULATIONS NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES LITTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES LITTER ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

2712 KINGSTON ST 2712 KINGSTON ST 2721 -23 KINGSTON ST 2721 -23 KINGSTON ST 113 BAYLOR PL 201 GEORGETOWN DR

SQ 187/SEC 8/LOTS 48,49 & 50/VETERANS HEIGHTS SQ 187/SEC 8/LOTS 48,49 & 50/VETERANS HEIGHTS VETERANS HEIGHTS SQ 186 LOT 29-A SECT 8 VETERANS HEIGHTS SQ 186 LOT 29-A SECT 8 UNIVERSITY CITY SQ 108 LOT 25 UNIVERSITY CITY SQ 94E LOT 23

NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES

2737 BESSEMER ST 3 ANJOU DR 3045 WASHINGTON ST

LOT 22, SQ 192, VETERANS HEIGHTS CH EAST SQ 9 LOT 18 SECT 2 LINCOLN MANOR / 148 / 15-16 201647-690492-sept 23-1t $ 1,829.52

Public Notices Sheriff Sales

N.O. ADVOCATE Date(s): September 23, 2026 201347-sep 23-1t PUBLIC NOTICE ---

, , from Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce 723 S. Lopez St., this city, at 1:00 o'clock PM in the matter enti‐ tled: ONPATH FED‐ ERAL CREDIT UNION vs GRANT J. MATHIEU

SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

Civil District Court For the Parish of Orleans

2020 CHEVROLET TAHOE At auction by Sheriff on Octo‐ ber 07, 2026, f l

Case No: (00) 2026 5606

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Writ By Seizure Sale:

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of and

Seized in the above suit, Terms: Cash, Cashier Check, Money Order or Certiﬁed Funds

Year: 2020 Make: CHEVRO‐ LET Model: TAHOE Serial No.: 1GN‐ SCCKC7L‐ R124430

The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of 10% of purchase the price and the balance by 4:00 pm the same day.

Viewing will be Monday held Tuesday 9:00 am 2:00 pm and Wednesday 9:00 am 12:00 pm at Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce 723 S. Lopez St., Orleans, New LA.

Law Firm: NEW‐ MATHIS, MAN, & BRADY SPEDALE, APLC Address: 3501 N C S

Public Notices Sheriff Sales

Address: 3501 N CAUSEWAY BD 300 SUITE LA METAIRIE 70002 Phone No.: 225 343 3456 N.O. ADVOCATE Date(s): September 23, 2026 201534-sep 23-1t

THAT CEERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 6141 NUMBER VICKSBURG ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ HAN‐ TITLED: COCK WHITNEY VERSUS BANK WILSON HARRIS BARNES CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2023-13413

PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CEERTAIN

By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐

Public Notices Sheriff Sales

Writ of Fieri Fa cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of District Civil Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City September on 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ t t it

City of Gretna offiCial Journal CITY OF GRETNA LEGALS Gretna City Officials Mayor Belinda Cambre Constant Council Members: Dist. at Large: Wayne A. Rau Dist. 1: Rudy S. Smith Dist. 2: Michael A. Hinyub Dist. 3: Mark K. Miller Dist. 4: Randy S. Carr Chief of Police Brett J. Lawson City of Gretna Gretna City Hall 740 Second Street Gretna, LA 70053

P.O. Box 404 Gretna, LA 70054 Telephone: (504) 3631500 Website: www.gretnala.com Gretna Police Department 200 5th Street Gretna, LA 70053 Telephone: (504) 3664374 Website: www.gretnapolice.com

CITY OF GRETNA ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Mayor’s Office of the City of Gretna, Louisiana for the modernization of one (1) hydraulic passenger elevator located at the Gretna City Hall. The project must be completed by end of year 2027. Bids will be received at Gretna City Hall, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, 70053 and should be clearly marked as “SEALED BID PACKAGE” or electronically through Public Purchase at www.publicpurchase.com until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at which time bids will be officially opened and read aloud. Any bid received after closing time will be returned unopened. Copies of specifications and other contract documents are on file at Gretna City Hall in Gretna, Louisiana, www.gretnala. com and www.publicpurchase.com and are open for public inspection. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. at Gretna City Hall. No bid may be withdrawn for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. For questions concerning the electronic bidding process please contact Public Purchase at www.publicpurchase.com. For all other questions or requests contact Mickey Schultz at mickeys.schultz@lerchbates.com or (504) 418-1780. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. CITY OF GRETNA, LOUISIANA (S) BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR Publish: September 23, 2026 September 30, 2026 October 7, 2026 _______________________________________________________ Exhibit “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2026-037, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the Governing Authority’) on June 10, 2026, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “CITY”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the City of Gretna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna, qualified and entitled to vote at the said special election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: Proposition (Ambulance Millage) Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”) be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of four (4.00) mills (an estimated $683,939.47 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; including voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the object and purpose of providing ambulance service, within said city; a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Congressional General/Open Primary election of November 3, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows:

POLLING PLACES – CITY OF GRETNA G001

General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G002

David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, 323 Weidman Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G003

Ruppel Academy 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053

G004

Gretna No. 2 Kindergarten, 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G005

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G006

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Congressional General/Open Primary election of November 3, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows: POLLING PLACES – CITY OF GRETNA

collect a special tax of eight point five (8.5) mills (an estimated $1,453,371.38 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; excluding voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the object and purpose of providing fire protection in the City of Gretna, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana, the Mayor, and City Council of the City of Gretna in open session will proceed to canvass and declare the results of the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, election. This election has been called in conjunction with the Congressional General/Open Primary election of November 3, 2026. The said special election shall be held at the polling places for the below precincts, which polls will open at six o’clock (6:00) AM, and close at eight o’clock (8:00) PM, in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana R. S. 18-541, to wit: Listing of precincts and polling places where the proposition will be voted on, and all registered voters in each precinct will be eligible to vote on said proposition in this election is as follows:

G007

William Hart elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G001

G008

Frederick Douglas Elementary School, 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G002

G009

David Crockett Steam Fire Co., No. 47, 700 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, 323 Weidman Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G003

G010

Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053

Ruppel Academy 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053

G004

G011

Gretna Park Elementary School, 1130 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

Gretna No. 2 Kindergarten, 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G005

G012

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G006

G013 Parts

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G007

211 Parts

Harvey Volunteer Fire Station #61, 639 Maple Street, Harvey, LA 70058

William Hart elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G008

G001

Courtyard-Homewood, Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053

Frederick Douglas Elementary School, 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

General Government Building, 200 Derbigny Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G009

David Crockett Steam Fire Co., No. 47, 700 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G002

David Crockett Steam Fire Co. No. 1, 323 Weidman Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G010

Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053

G003

Ruppel Academy 815 Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053

G011

Gretna Park Elementary School, 1130 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G004

Gretna No. 2 Kindergarten, 701 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G012

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

G005

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

G013 Parts

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

G006

William S. Hart Elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

211 Parts

Harvey Volunteer Fire Station #61, 639 Maple Street, Harvey, LA 70058

G007

William Hart elementary School, 2001 Hancock Street, Gretna, LA 70053

225 Parts

Courtyard-Homewood, Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053

G008

Frederick Douglas Elementary School, 1400 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053

G009

David Crockett Steam Fire Co., No. 47, 700 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G010

Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, LA 70053

G011

Gretna Park Elementary School, 1130 Gretna Boulevard, Gretna, LA 70053

G012

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

G013 Parts

Timberlane Country Club/Café Hope, 700 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056

211 Parts

Harvey Volunteer Fire Station #61, 639 Maple Street, Harvey, LA 70058

225 Parts

Courtyard-Homewood, Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053

225 Parts

The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election, as determined by the Secretary of State, is based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18, and actual cost of similar elections is $2,600.00. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The City of Gretna executed this notice on the 10th day of June 2026. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 5, and Chapter 6-A of Title of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1287; will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second Street, Council Chambers on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PM, and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. THUS, DONE AND SIGNED at Gretna, Louisiana, on the 11th day of June 2026. /S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA ________________________________________________________ Exhibit “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2026-038, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the ‘Governing Authority’) on June 10, 2026, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “CITY”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the City of Gretna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna, qualified and entitled to vote at the said special election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: Proposition (Police Millage) Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”) be authorized to levy and collect a special tax of eight (8.00) mills (an estimated $1,367,878.94 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the special tax for an entire year) on all property subject to taxation in the City of Gretna; that being the same area contained within voting precincts G-001 through G-011, City of Gretna; and including voting precincts G-012 and G-013 Parts, Annexed Timberlane Subdivision; for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2028, and ending with the year 2037, for the purpose of maintaining existing City Police Department manpower levels, a work of permanent public improvement, title to which shall be in the public? On Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 5:30 p. m. in the Council Chambers at Gretna City Hall Building, 740 Second

The polling places at the precincts set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law. The estimated cost of this election, as determined by the Secretary of State, is based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18, and actual cost of similar elections is $2,600.00. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law. The City of Gretna executed this notice on the 10th day of June 2026. The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provision of Chapter 5, and Chapter 6-A of Title of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 18:1287; will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority: and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, Gretna City Hall, 740 Second Street, Council Chambers on the second floor, Gretna, Louisiana on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2026, at FIVE-THIRTY O’CLOCK (5:30) PM, and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election. THUS, DONE AND SIGNED at Gretna, Louisiana, on the 11th day of June 2026. /S/ BELINDA C. CONSTANT MAYOR CITY OF GRETNA STATE OF LOUISIANA ________________________________________________________ Exhibit “A” NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2026-039, adopted by the Gretna City Council (the ‘Governing Authority’) on June 10, 2026, acting as governing authority of the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”); NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held in the City of Gretna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voter in the City of Gretna, qualified and entitled to vote at the said special election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit: Proposition (Fire Millage) Shall the City of Gretna, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana (the “City”) be authorized to levy and

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CITY OF HARAHAN LEGALS Mayor Tim Baudier Councilmen Jason D. Asbill Tommy Budde Eric Chatelain Paul Johnston Michael Ricks Chief of Police Edward “Ed” Lepre City Clerk/Tax Collector Carrie Heustis

City of Harahan 6437 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-6383 Harahan Police 6441 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-9763

6437 Jefferson Highway Mayor and Harahan City Council Council Meeting Minutes Date: August 20, 2026 Time: 6:30PM Mayor Baudier opened the public meeting at 6:30PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Clerk. ROLL CALL Present: Councilman Jason Asbill, Councilman Tommy Budde, Councilman Eric Chatelain, Councilman Paul Johnston, Councilman Michael Ricks, Mayor Tim Baudier, Police Chief Edward Lepre, City Attorney Scott Stansbury, Municipal Clerk Carrie Heustis MAYOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT No Announcements Councilman Asbill made a motion to add New Business #6 ABO application for The Body Shop Bar and Grill to the agenda. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Second by Councilman Chatelain. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/AGENDA AMENDED SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Michael Marsiglia – Candidate for First Parish Court Judge, Division A Special Presentations was then opened to any non-Harahan candidates who wished to come up and speak about their candidacy. Jessica Raines - Candidate for First Parish Court Judge, Division B got up and spoke. Marco Marjanovic – Candidate for 24th Judicial District Court Judge, Division F got up and spoke. 2. Seither’s Seafood – Jason Seither couldn’t make it so this presentation was skipped. 3. Heidi Bruening with Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s. She gave a brief presentation about Parkinson’s Disease and spoke of the walk they are having in October. Heidi also requested permission to place signs at different locations throughout the city. Councilman Asbill made a motion to add New Business #7 Parkinson Walk Sign location approval and to take that up at this time. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Second by Councilman Chatelain. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/AGENDA AMENDED New Business #7 Louisiana Walks for Parkinson’s Sign Placement Approval. They would like permission to place signs at the following locations. Hickory Ave and Wilson St. Hickory Ave and 10th Street Jefferson Hwy and Ravan Hickory Ave and Citrus Blvd. Councilman Asbill made a motion to approve these locations. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Second by Councilman Ricks. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/SIGN LOCATIONS APPROVED 4. Amanda Strebeck – EisnerAmper - 2025 Financial Statement Audit Results Amanda Strebeck presented the 2025 audit results and answered council questions. The City of Harahan audit can be found on the Louisiana Legislative Auditors website. www.lla.la.gov. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Reading of the Minutes of the Council Meeting on July 16, 2026. Motion by Councilman Chatelain to dispense with the reading of the minutes. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Budde. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES Approval of the Minutes of the Council Meeting on July 16, 2026. Motion by Councilman Ricks to approve the minutes. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Johnston. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/MINUTES APPROVED COMMUNICATIONS Reading of the Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Meeting on August 5, 2026. Motion by Councilman Budde to dispense with the reading of the minutes. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Asbill. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES Approval of the Minutes of the Planning & Zoning Meeting on August 5, 2026. Motion by Councilman Chatelain to approve the minutes. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Second by Councilman Budde Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/MINUTES APPROVED RESOLUTIONS None ORDINANCES FOR APPROVAL PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2026-6 The following Ordinance was proposed by Councilman Asbill and seconded by Councilman Chatelain. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1333, the comprehensive zoning law of the City of Harahan relative to height regulations for single-family residential structures in the R-1A Single-Family Residential District Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Council Discussion 1. Jason Asbill 2. Paul Johnston Chris Marino, CBO, spoke. 3. Mike Ricks 4. Paul Johnston 5. Mike Ricks 6. Paul Johnston 7. Tommy Budde 8. Eric Chatelain 9. Mike Ricks 10. Paul Johnston 11. Eric Chatelain 12. Mike Ricks 13. Jason Asbill 14. Paul Johnston 15. Mike Ricks 16. Jason Asbill 17. Mike Ricks 18. Eric Chatelain 19. Paul Johnston 20 Mike Ricks 21. Jason Asbill Chris Marino, CBO, answered council questions. 22. Paul Johnston 23. Eric Chatelain 24. Jason Asbill 25. Mike Ricks 26. Tommy Budde 27. Jason Asbill 28. Tommy Budde 29. Jason Asbill 30. Tommy Budde Councilman Asbill asked they the move the amendment forward and then defer the ordinance as a whole. 31. Paul Johnston. Councilman Asbill made a motion to amend Proposed Ordinance 2026-6 to add the following language to the end of Section 1, Subsection D, “The forty-five-foot (45’) maximum height exception shall apply only to lots having a minimum lot frontage of seventy-five feet (75’) and shall not reduce, waive, or otherwise modify any setback requirement applicable in the R-1A District. For purposes of this subsection, all building height measurements shall be taken vertically from the higher of eighteen inches (18”) above the centerline elevation of the street fronting the lot or the top-of-curb elevation fronting the lot.” 32. Tommy Budde Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. 1. Maurizio Francescon Councilman Johnston spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. 33. Mike Ricks 34. Jason Asbill 35. Mike Ricks 36. Jason Asbill 37. Paul Johnston 38. Mike Ricks Mike Ricks called up Linda Domangue, with the planning and zoning board. She spoke and answered council questions. 39. Mike Ricks

40. Paul Johnston 41. Jason Asbill 42. Mike Ricks 43. Jason Asbill 44. Mike Ricks 45. Eric Chatelain 46. Paul Johnston 47. Mike Ricks 48. Paul Johnston Councilman Asbill moved to approve the amendment. Second by Councilman Chatelain. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: Budde ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/ORDINANCE AMENDED Councilman Asbill made a motion to defer Proposed Ordinance 2026-6 to the regularly scheduled October council meeting. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Second by Councilman Ricks. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/ORDINANCE DEFERRED PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-9 The following Ordinance was proposed by Councilman Asbill and seconded by Councilman Chatelain. An Ordinance amending Chapter 38, “Flood Damage Prevention,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Harahan to establish additional floodplain-management standards concerning hazardous materials, repetitive flood loss, and enclosed areas below elevated buildings; to require non-conversion agreements; and to otherwise provide with respect thereto. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Council Discussion 1. Jason Asbill 2. Tommy Budde 3. Jason Asbill 4. Tommy Budde 5. Jason Asbill Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/ORDINANCE PASSES ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) The following Ordinance was proposed by Councilman Asbill. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 An Ordinance Authorizing the Reconciliation, Transfer, Reclassification, and Adjustment of Certain City Funds, Interfund Balances, Capital Matching Funds, and Uncollectible Receivables; Committing Fund Balances to Project Matching Funds; Providing for the Accurate Presentation of the City’s Financial Position; and Providing for Related Matters. Councilman Asbill took a point of personal privilege to discuss this ordinance. The version sent to the clerk that was put in the packet had the word draft written across it. That was sent by mistake. He then passed out the correct version and redlined what is different than his draft. He would like the correct one to be published for consideration at the next meeting. The council then continued discussion regarding Proposed Ordinance 2026-10. OLD BUSINESS 1. Planning and Zoning Board Appointments. Current nominees; Lionel Hotard & Jimmy Dudenhoeffer Councilman Asbill spoke about his nomination of Jimmie Dudenhoeffer to the Planning and Zoning Board. Councilman Asbill then made a motion to move on his nomination. Jimmie Dudenhoeffer came up and spoke. Councilman Asbill made a motion to approve his nomination. Councilman Johnston spoke. Second by Councilman Chatelain. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Chatelain, Ricks NAYS: Budde, Johnston ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/NOMINATION APPROVED Councilman Chatelain spoke about his nomination of Lionel Hotard to the Planning and Zoning Board. There was a brief council discussion regarding his Councilman Chatelain made a motion to approve his nomination. Second by Councilman Ricks. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/NOMINATION APPROVED NEW BUSINESS 1. Monthly Financials Walter Oliff presented the financials and answered council questions. Todd Tournillon then presented an update regarding the FEMA fund and answered council questions. 2. The St. Rita Fall Festival Committee members respectfully request permission to sell beer and wine at the annual St Rita Fall Bingo. This year, the Bingo will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 5:00PM until 11:00PM. All proceeds from the Fall Festival will be used for charitable purposes benefiting St. Rita Parish. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Motion by Councilman Chatelain to approve. Second by Councilman Johnston. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/PERMISSION GRANTED 3. The St. Rita Fall Festival Committee members respectfully request permission to sell beer and wine at the annual St. Rita Fall Festival. The festival will be held this year on Friday, November 6, 2026, through Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 6:00PM until 11:00PM on Friday, from 12:00PM until 11:00PM on Saturday, and from 11:00AM until 7:00PM on Sunday. All proceeds from the Fall Festival will be used for charitable purposes benefiting St. Rita Parish. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Council Discussion 1. Tommy Budde 2. Paul Johnston 3. Tommy Budde Motion by Councilman Chatelain to approve. Second by Councilman Budde. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/PERMISSION GRANTED 4. The members of the St. Rita Fall Festival Committee respectfully request permission to block Bourg Street from Imperial Woods to Ravan Ave to Elaine Ave during the hours of operation for the St Rita Fall Festival. We also request to block Ravan Ave., Sunday November 8, 2026, from Jefferson Hwy to O’Neil Ct., from 10:30AM-4:00PM. We will use Ravan Ave to move the children from the school to Bourg Street for their classroom performances. The neighbors this will affect will be notified in advance of our intentions. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing.

Councilman Johnston spoke. Councilman Ricks spoke. Mayor Baudier spoke. PAY BILLS Bills paid in July 2026 Total expenditures $494,254.44 EXECUTIVE SESSION None ADJOURN Motion by Councilman Asbill and seconded by Councilman Johnston to adjourn the meeting at 9:18PM. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/MEETING ADJOURNED A.

The following matter involving pending litigation may be considered (Court, Case Number, Parties): 1. Wood Materials LLC, Wood Resources LLC v. City of Harahan, 24th JDC, Case 761-783, Div: “K” 2. Melanie Seeling v. City of Harahan, et al, No C-734196 19th JDC, Div ?, Case 734-196 3. Adams v. City of Harahan, US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Section H, Div 1, Civil Action Number 20-2794 4. B&M Properties LLC v. City of Harahan, et al, 24th JDC, Case 854-700, Div: “G” 5. 1600 Hickory Ave LLC v. City of Harahan, et al, 24th JDC, Case 866-373, Div: “G” B. The following matter involving prospective litigation for which formal written demand has been made, may be considered. C. The following matters involving discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of: Name: Submitted by:

Carrie Heustis Carrie Heustis, City Clerk (Electronically Signed) _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana, will be held at the regular meeting place, Harahan City Hall, 6437 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7:00PM for the following: 1. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-11 An Ordinance of the City of Harahan to impose a temporary moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or relocation of Mechanic Shops within the city limits. 2. Master Plan Review Called by the order of the Planning and Zoning Commission ADVERTISE: September 23, September 30, & October 7 _________________________________________________________ DECLARATION OF ELECTION RESULTS Be it known and declared that the governing authority of the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the “City”), did meet in open and public session to examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in the City on Saturday, June 27, 2026, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election the following proposition, to wit: PROPOSITION (MILLAGE RENEWAL) Shall the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana (the “City”), continue to levy a special tax of 5 mills on all the property subject to taxation within the City (an estimated $557, 600 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of 10 years, beginning with the year 2028 and ending with the year 2037, for the sole and only purpose of funding and supporting payroll, benefits and expenses to support maintaining valuable Officers and Administration staff of the Harahan Police Department? There was found by said count and canvass that there was a total of 1,047 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 531 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 516 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth. Therefore, it has been declared by the governing authority of the City that the proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the City on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Results by precinct are available from the City Clerk of the City during regular business hours or via the Louisiana Secretary of State’s website (voterportal.sos.la.gov). The actual cost of the election as determined by the Louisiana Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, is $1,671.38. City of Harahan, State of Louisiana _________________________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Harahan will conduct a Public Meeting on Monday September 28, 2026, at the Harahan City Hall Council Chambers, 6437 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, 70123, at 6:30PM The following agenda items will be considered: RESOLUTIONS PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11 A Resolution accepting the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Environmental Audit Report for the period of January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, and to inform the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that the following actions were taken and additional actions will be taken by the City of Harahan. PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2026-12 A Resolution of the City Council of Harahan authorizing the Mayor of Harahan to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana pertaining to funding to Cover Eroding Ditch at Colonial Club Entrance, Planning and Construction (FP&C Project No. 50-MC1-26-02). PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2026-13 A Resolution of the City Council of Harahan authorizing the Mayor of Harahan to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the State of Louisiana pertaining to funding for Emergency Road Repair and Replacement, Planning and Construction (FP&C Project No. 50-MC1-26-04). PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-14 A Resolution of the City of Harahan requesting the Mayor to impose a temporary moratorium on the establishment, expansion, or relocation of Mechanic Shops within the city limits. ORDINANCES FOR APPROVAL PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2026-6 (Deferred to the October 15, 2026, council meeting) An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1333, the comprehensive zoning law of the City of Harahan relative to height regulations for single-family residential structures in the R-1A Single-Family Residential District PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 2026-10 An Ordinance Authorizing the Reconciliation, Transfer, Reclassification, and Adjustment of Certain City Funds, Interfund Balances, Capital Matching Funds, and Uncollectible Receivables; Committing Fund Balances to Project Matching Funds; Providing for the Accurate Presentation of the City’s Financial Position; and Providing for Related Matters. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact City Hall at (504) 7376383, describing the assistance that is necessary. BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR TIMOTHY BAUDIER CITY OF HARAHAN Advertise September 23, 2026

Motion by Councilman Chatelain to approve. Second by Councilman Ricks. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/PERMISSION GRANTED 5. Propose September council meeting date change. Current meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2026. Possible new date Wednesday September 23, 2026 There was a brief council discussion regarding dates. The council decided on Monday September 28, 2026. Motion by Councilman Asbill to move the council meeting to September 28, 2026, at 6:30PM. Second by Councilman Chatelain. Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/COUNCIL MEETING DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED 6. High and low content ABO application for The Body Shop Bar and Grill, located at 2229 Hickory Ave for Bradley G Johnson. Mayor Baudier opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Baudier closed the public hearing. Council Discussion 1. Tommy Budde Councilman Asbill made a motion to approve contingent on the police chief’s final approval. Police Chief Lepre said he has met all the requirements. Second by Councilman Budde Mayor Baudier called for the vote, the vote was as follows: YEAS: Asbill, Budde, Chatelain, Johnston, Ricks NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None MOTION PASSES/ABO APPROVED ADDRESS THE COUNCIL 1. Spike Kittok 2. Jimmie Dudenhoeffer 3. Joshua Munna 4. Craig Johnston 5. Tommy Hughes 6. Maurizio Francescon 7. Linda Domangue Mayor Baudier asked for a point of personal privilege to read a statement from Sandy Lemoine thanking the Mayor and council for their continued support in transforming the Harahan Senior Center into a beautiful space and for investing in our seniors. SECRETARY’S REPORT Secretary’s report for July 2026 Total revenues $587,965.24 REPORTS Police Chief Lepre thanked the citizens of Harahan for reelecting him unopposed. He then read the monthly statistics and answered council questions. Councilman Asbill spoke. Councilman Budde spoke. Councilman Chatelain spoke.

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6141 VICKSBURG NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70124 LOTS 11 & 12 SQUARE 287 2ND MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1138167 LAKEVIEW SUB‐ DIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $141,863.03 Seized in the suit, above TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and balance the thirty within days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

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RB 1 NEWMAN MATHIS BRADY SPEDALE, & 225-343APLC 3456 WAYNE A. MAIO‐ RANA The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 931 NUMBER ELYSIAN FIELDS AV, CITY OF NEW IN ORLEANS, THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: HOME A A

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TITLED: HOME BANK, N.A. VER‐ KENNETH SUS HOLLAR, PAUL JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3306 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, h i h

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, together with all the building improve‐ and ments thereon, and all the ways, rights, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Third Dis‐ trict of the City of New Orleans, in Square No. 272, by bounded Fields Elysian North Avenue, Rampart, Marigny, and Burgundy Streets, which said lot is desig‐ nated by the Number Seven (7) commences at a distance of seventy eight feet, no inches, lines no (78’0”0”’) from the corner of Fields Elysian Avenue and North Rampart Street and mea‐ thence sures twenty six feet, i h

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y , no inches, no lines (26’0”0”’)front on Elysian Fields Avenue, same in width to the rear, by a depth of one two hundred feet, six inches, six lines be‐ (102’6”6”’) equal tween parallel and lines; all in ac‐ cordance with a sketch of survey by Errol E. Kelly, Sur‐ dated veyor, July 9, 1966, a copy of which is annexed to and made part of another Act for refer‐ ence.

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Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 404 NUMBERS STAFFORD PLACE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ FREE‐ TITLED: MORT‐ DOM GAGE CORPORA‐ VERSUS TION JUSTIN LAMAR WINCH A/K/A JUSTIN L. A/K/A WINCH JUSTIN WINCH CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11883

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and advantages be‐ thereunto longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Or‐ leans in that part known as Metairie Park, in 29, Square bounded by Av‐ enue “C”, Stafford Place, Drive Bellaire (formerly right of way of the Orleans New Public Highway) and Spencer Av‐ desig‐ enue, nated as Lot G 1, pursuant to a plan of resubdi‐ vision by BFM Corporation, dated August 20, 1987, ap‐ proved by the Planning City Commission on December 31, 1987 Subdivi‐ sion Docket # 68/87, recorded with the Regis‐ of Con‐ ter veyance at COB 815, FOLIO 487, and

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure Sale di‐ and rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: ALL THAT CER‐ TAIN PIECE OR OF PORTION to‐ GROUND, gether with all buildings the and improvements thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances, and

TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE LEGALS Jean Lafitte Officials Mayor Yvette Crain Councilman Kyle Darda Councilman Barry Bartholomew Councilwoman Verna Smith Councilwoman Christy Creppel Councilman Larry Kerner, Jr.

Police Chief Marcell Rodriguez Town of Jean Lafitte 4917 City Park Drive, Lafitte, LA 70067 Office: (504) 6892208 Fax: (504) 233-1207

REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 6:30 PM The Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte met in a Regular Meeting with the following members present: Councilman Bartholomew, Councilwoman Creppel, Councilman Darda, Councilman Kerner Jr. and Councilwoman Smith. The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. asking everyone to rise and pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Creppel the following was offered: A motion to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 12th, 2026. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Resubdivision Ordinance #420 On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilwoman Creppel the following resubdivision ordinance was adopted: An ordinance approving the plan of the resubdivision of Lots H-6-A and H-6-B, being a part of Berthoud Plantantation, Town of Jean Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, into Lots H-6-A-1 and H-6-B-1 all in accordance with a plan design by R.W. Krebs, dated April 21, 2026. WHEREAS, Steven Sandoz, Dawnell Sandoz and the succession of Joyce Wild Boudreaux and the succession Arnold J. Boudreaux are the owners of said lots H-6-A and H-6-B of Berthoud Plantation, Town of Jean Lafitte, Parish of Jefferson. WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot H-6-A and H-6-B into lots H-6-A-1 and H-6-B-1 all in accordance with a plan of survey and resubdivision by Richmond Krebs, dated April 21, 2026. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION I. That the plan of Richmond Krebs, dated April 21, 2026, showing the subdivision of lots H-6-A and H-6-B into lots, H-6-A-1 and H-6-B-1 of Berthoud Plantation, Town of Jean Lafitte, is hereby accepted and approved. SECTION II. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith RESOLUTION #2508 On a motion by Councilman Bartholomew and seconded by Councilman Kerner the following resolution was adopted: A resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointment to hire Joseph Kreger Jr. as the Chief of Police for the Town of Jean Lafitte, effective October 12, 2026, for a term running concurrent with the terms of the Mayor and Council. WHEREAS, the officials of the Town of Jean Lafitte desire to engage and hire a Chief of Police under the terms set out by Louisiana Revised Statue 33:381 (C) (30). WHEREAS, the Mayor or the five Council Members of the Town of Jean Lafitte by unanimous vote can terminate the appointee as Chief of Police. WHEREAS, the Chief of Police shall have the responsibility of enforcing the laws of the Municipality, with the qualifications for that office being someone who is P.O.S.T. Certified with extensive law enforcement experience. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION 1. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith RESOLUTION #2509 On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Darda the following resolution was adopted: A resolution approving the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Town of Jean Lafitte and Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, INC DBA Inclusivecare. WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(C) of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974 provides that for a public purpose, the Sate and its political subdivisions may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other, with the United Sates or it’s agencies, or with any public or private association, corporation or individuals. WHEREAS, Art. VII, Sec. 14(B) of the Louisiana Constitution of

1974 provides that public funds may be used for programs of social welfare for the aid and support of citizens of Louisiana and Town of Jean Lafitte.

Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town:

WHEREAS, InclusivCare is a private nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that provides vital primary health services to uninsured and indigent citizens whose health status would otherwise be places in jeopardy by delayed access to care.

SECTION 1. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution.

WHEREAS, more specifically medical, behavioral health and Substance Use Disorder, Urgent Care, Pharmacy, and other specialty services to all patients with a special emphasis on the impoverished, uninsured or otherwise at high-risk population of Town Jean Lafitte. WHEREAS, services are provided on a sliding fee scale to patients below 200% of the federal poverty level according to household income and size of household. WHEREAS, InclusivCare seeks to increase access to services and reduce barriers to care as outlined in Healthy People 2030. WHEREAS, InclusivCare will occupy Town of Jean Lafitte Medical Facility owned property located at 5140 Church Street (hereinafter designated as the “Facility”. WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of both parties and the citizens of Lafitte that InclusivCare continue to remain at this location and to continue to have access to the Facility in order to effectively serve the public. WHEREAS, the Town of Jean Lafitte has a reasonable expectation of improving the health of the population which will receive access to primary and comprehensive services that is at least equivalent to the consideration described in this Agreement. WHEREAS, the transfer or expenditure of public funds or property is not a gratuitous donation. WHEREAS, the citizens of the Town of Jean Lafitte will benefit from the efforts of these agencies working together. NOW THEREFORE, the Town of Jean Lafitte and Inclusivcare hereby agree that the foregoing preambles are true and correct and further agree as follows. SECTION 1 – SERVICES, upon final completion, of the facility the Town of Jean Lafitte hereby agrees to provide to InclusivCare the continued operation, occupancy and use of the FACILITY located at 5140 Church St. in Lafitte, Louisiana 70067, InclusivCare hereby agrees that it will utilize the Facility for its operations and services of benefits to the Town of Jean Lafitte and surrounding areas. Specifically, InclusivCare will occupy and use the facility to direct the operation and management of said facility in order to provide primary and comprehensive health services, specifically medical and behavioral health to all patients with a special emphasis on the impoverished, uninsured or otherwise at high-risk population of Town of Jean and surrounding areas. SECTION 2 – PAYMENT, the Town of Jean Lafitte will provide to InclusivCare continued use of the facility in consideration of the past, present and future fulfillment by InclusivCare of the above referenced services, functions and responsibilities, with the specific intention, understanding and agreement that the Town of Jean Lafitte will lease the facility at a rate of $1,500.00 per month under the agreement. Town of Jean Lafitte shall assume no liability. Town of Jean Lafitte shall not be responsible for the operation and business conducted at the facility for the duration of this agreement. SECTION 3 – The term of this agreement shall be effective on the first date of occupancy and shall expire December 31, 2029. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION 1. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith RESOLUTION #2510 On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Kerner the following resolution was adopted: A resolution approving The Town of Jean Lafitte shall accept ownership of a portion of the former LA 302 also known as Fisherman’s Blvd, beginning at the dead-end installation at Bayou Barataria and traveling northeast approximately 0.033 miles to its intersection with LA 45; in its current condition. WHEREAS, the Town of Jean Lafitte shall accept ownership of whatever rights the State of Louisiana through the Department of Transportation may own in and to aforesaid portion of the state route described herein as a binding agreement between the State of Louisiana and Town of Jean Lafitte. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION 1. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith RESOLUTION #2511 On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Darda the following resolution was adopted: A resolution accepting the Regular Legislative Session appropriation from the State of Louisiana for Act 3. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and

YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith RESOLUTION #2512 On a motion by Councilwoman Creppel and seconded by Councilwoman Smith the following resolution was adopted: A resolution accepting the Regular Legislative Session appropriation from the State of Louisiana for Act 961. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION 1. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith RESOLUTION #2513 On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Kerner the following resolution was adopted: A resolution approving the Rosethorne Booster Club Homecoming parade October 2, 2026, at 6:00 pm. WHEREAS, the parade will start at the Jules Nunez Pavilion and end in the Rosthorne Playground back parking lot. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte, a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION 1. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Bartholomew a motion to go into executive session for the Wallace Drennan litigation. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 On a motion by Councilwoman Creppel and seconded by Councilwoman Smith a motion to grant the Mayor any and all actions to settle the Wallace Drennan litigation. YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 No further business was discussed. On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilman Bartholomew the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. ________________ Town Clerk _________________________________________________________ Resubdivision Ordinance #420 On a motion by Councilwoman Smith and seconded by Councilwoman Creppel the following resubdivision ordinance was adopted: An ordinance approving the plan of the resubdivision of Lots H-6-A and H-6-B, being a part of Berthoud Plantantation, Town of Jean Lafitte, Jefferson Parish, into Lots H-6-A-1 and H-6-B-1 all in accordance with a plan design by R.W. Krebs, dated April 21, 2026. WHEREAS, Steven Sandoz, Dawnell Sandoz and the succession of Joyce Wild Boudreaux and the succession Arnold J. Boudreaux are the owners of said lots H-6-A and H-6-B of Berthoud Plantation, Town of Jean Lafitte, Parish of Jefferson. WHEREAS, said owner desires to subdivide said Lot H-6-A and H-6-B into lots H-6-A-1 and H-6-B-1 all in accordance with a plan of survey and resubdivision by Richmond Krebs, dated April 21, 2026. BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Councilmen of the Town of Jean Lafitte a municipal corporation domiciled in the Parish of Jefferson acting as governing authority of said town: SECTION I. That the plan of Richmond Krebs, dated April 21, 2026, showing the subdivision of lots H-6-A and H-6-B into lots, H-6-A-1 and H-6-B-1 of Berthoud Plantation, Town of Jean Lafitte, is hereby accepted and approved. SECTION II. The Mayor of the Town of Jean Lafitte is hereby authorized to sign and approve any and all documents necessary to give full force and effect to this resolution. The ordinance was submitted to a vote, and the vote thereon is as follows: YEAS: 5 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0 Councilman Bartholomew Councilwoman Creppel Councilman Darda Councilman Kerner Councilwoman Smith

_________________________ Town Clerk _________________________________________________________ SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the JEAN LAFITTE AMPHITHEATER STAGE will be received electronically through Central Bidding at www.centralauctionhouse.com or by hand delivery at the TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE, 799 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067, until 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Any bid received after the specified time and date will not be considered. Sealed bids to be marked “SEALED BID – JEAN LAFITTE AMPHITHEATER STAGE”. Complete Bidding Documents may be obtained from: Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. 909 Poydras Street, Suite 3050 New Orleans, LA 70112 The work is generally described as follows: Construction of an outdoor stage facility in an existing protected waterbody, consisting of concrete flatwork, timber and concrete piles, structural metalwork, electrical work, and related sitework. Copies of the bidding documents shall be obtained from the office of __(as noted above)_ upon deposit of $50 for each set of documents; or from the electronic bid submittal option as noted in the advertisement. The deposit on the first set of documents furnished to bonafide prime bidders will be fully refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. On other sets of documents furnished to bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents, in good condition, no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. A complete set of Contract Documents in PDF Format may also be secured by licensed contractors from Central Bidding at: www.centralauctionhouse.com, fees are applicable to Central Bidding Membership. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all bids for just cause. Such actions will be in accordance with Title 38 of the L.R.S. In accordance with L.R.S. 38:2212.B.(1), the provisions and requirements stated in the bidding documents shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived. Each Bidder must deposit with the bid, security in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, including all alternates, and payable without condition to the owner. Bid bonds shall be written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2218. Each electronic bid must be accompanied by electronic bid security bond in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount bid, including all alternates, and payable without condition to the owner. Vendors must submit an electronic bid bond through the respective online clearinghouse bond management system(s) as indicated in the electronic bid solicitation on Central Auction House. No scanned paper copies of any bid bond will be accepted as part of the electronic bid submission. The Contractor shall hold a Louisiana Contractor’s license in HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, HEAVY CONSTRUCTION, or MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract amount, written by a surety or insurance company meeting the requirements noted in L.R.S. 38:2219.A.(1)(a), (b) and (c). All prospective bidders are invited to attend a nonmandatory Pre-Bid Conference which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 1, 2026, at the Town of Jean Lafitte, 799 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall not relieve the bidder of the responsibility for information discussed at the conference. Furthermore, failure to attend the pre-bid conference and inspection does not relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing materials or performing any work that may be required to complete the work in accordance with the specifications with no additional cost to the owner. Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates to be paid under the Contract (Davis-Bacon Act), Section 3 (Low Income Resident Participation) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Section 503 (Non-Discrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) and Section 504 (NonDiscrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Segregated Facilities, Executive Order 11246, and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana and bonding and insurance requirements. Minority owned firms, small businesses, and/or Section 3 businesses are encouraged to participate. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Owner no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. Mayor Yvette Crain 2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Lafitte, LA 70067 OWNER TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA DATES: THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE WEDNESDAY, September 16, 2026 WEDNESDAY, September 23, 2026 WEDNESDAY, September 30, 2026

This ordinance was hereby adopted on this 9th day of September 2026 _____________________ Mayor

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FOLIO 487, and according to said plan, Lot G 1, begins at a distance of 300.75 feet from the corner of Bel‐ laire Drive and Stafford Avenue and measures thence 25 feet front on Stafford Drive, same width in the rear, by a depth of 120 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines. All in accordance with a survey by Gilbert, Kelly and Couturie, Inc., C.E. & S., dated July 25, 1988, which shows bounding streets of Stafford Place, Bellaire Drive (late N.O. Public Highway), Spencer Avenue (side), and Fleur de Lis Drive (late Avenue C) (“Property''). WRIT AMOUNT: $328,996.76 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ b

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Note: The pay ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 10 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318 388 1440 ELIZABETH CROWELL PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1851 ODEON ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

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ASSOCIATION VERSUS LICHELLE KNIGHTEN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-4677 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: That certain piece or portion of ground, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improve‐ ments thereon and all the rights, ways, privileges, ad‐ vantages there‐ unto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the State of Louisiana, Parish of Or‐

40th Judicial District Court St John the Baptist Parish, Clerk of Court News Paper Report Persons Subject to Service as 2026-648 Jurors for the Session of Petit Court Beginning Monday, September 28, 2026 at 09:00 AM Before Judge NGHANA LEWIS Jury Number 2026-648 ACOSTA, TOBY C ALEXANDER, SABRINA WASHINGTON ALL, HEIDI T ALLEN, CATHLYNN KIM ALLEN, RODMISTRIAL ARNETTE, COLBY LYNN BAILEY, ANASIA JANEA BARNES SR, DARROW JAMES BARTLEY, KIMBERLY CHARMAIN BELL, LATOYA BELVIN, BRALEN LE ANTHONY BONFIGLIO, KEVIN JOSEPH BORNE, APRIL M BOUDREAUX, SCOTT G BOURGEOIS, STEPHANY R BRACKENS JR, PAUL BRANTON, JENNIFER A BREAUX, SUZETTE BROWN, MICHAEL MAURICE BROWN, RAPHAEL RAYNARD BROWN, REGINA ANN CAMBRE II, ANDOUCHE CASHIO, DACY M CHACON, BRITTANY DANIELLE CHOPIN, MELVIN CLAIBORNE, URLANDA JONETTE CLARK, ARIANA I CLARK, TYCHANDER NICOLE CLOUDET, JUANITA COUTO CONTRERAS, GLENN J CORDON, EVA MARINA CORNELIUS, NELSON LJYA CORTEZ, BRENDA GLEATON COSEY JR, JAMES EDWARD COWART, DONTE DARNELL COX, MICHELLE FALGOUST CREECY, ROSE MARIE DANIELS, TERRION LASHAY DAVIS, JAMES LAWRENCE DAY, MICHAEL R DIXON, SHEUNTAI NYCHELLE DUNLAP, CANDICE LYNN ENGLADE, JOHN MICHAEL EUGENE, TERRANIKA FARNELL, JUSTON FARNELL, QUINA KENYADA FAVORITE, ANDREANA K FAVORITE, DARRIN FENROY, TAVARIS FERGUSON, ANGELIQUA S FERRIER, AMARI UNICE FERTITTA, HAILIE NICOLE FIELDS, LORRAINE MELTON FLEMING, ASHLEY MICHELLE FOBB, RYAN MICHAEL FOREST, MIA B FRANKLIN, DANIEL LEVI GARY, ANDRE JOSEPH GAYDEN, JOHN CHRISTOPHER GIBSON, JUSTIN JAMOL GREEN, BELINDA A GREEN, MELISSA S GREEN, PATRICIA B GREENBERG, BROOKE SALINGER HALL, DEVIN R HARGRAVE, DAVID HENRY HARGROVE, DANISHIA HARRIS, GRACIE MICHELLE HARRIS, KENDEL ASHWANN HAWKINS, LACONTA LACORMA HEBERT, PENNY M HECKATHORN, HARRISON JAMES HERNANDEZ, ROBERTO ISAIAH HOLMES, DEVEION HOUSE, GABRIELLE ELISE HUTCHINSON, LYNETTE R IRONS, ALAYCIA JACKSON, AALYIAH JACKSON, KOLENA M JACKSON, RANDY JAMES JACKSON, SHANNON F JACKSON, SHERALYANE MARIE JACOBS JR, FRANK D JAMES, CARL M JAMES, PRISCILLA ANN JAMES, RONEISHA JORNAE JASPER, DARREN M JEANDRON, CAROLINE JEFFERSON, DEVYN JEFFERSON, SHEMIRA MONET JEFFERY JR, ROLAND JOHNSON, JEREMIAH RUSTIN JOHNSON, RONALD JOSEPH, LASHAWN D JOSEPH, TIFFANY GATLIN JOUTY, APRIL ANN JUNG II, RONALD JOHN KINDRICK, JIMMY J LEBLANC, MARQUITA NICHEL LENNIX, CHANCE ARMOND

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Parish of Or leans in that part thereof known as Cypress Acres being a resubdi‐ vision of origi‐ nal Parcel C 1, all as per plan f bdi i i

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Number 483996, said Declaration of Title Change being recorded in COB 780, folio 633 on February 16, 1983, Orleans Parish,

Parish, Louisiana, said property being more par‐ ticularly de‐ scribed as fol‐ lows: Lot 11, Parcel C

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF SLFPA - WEST from July 2, 2026, to July 1, 2030.

SLFPA-W Officials SLFPA-West Bank Commissioners Scott M. Burke, President Ronnie L. Robinson, P.E., Vice-President Stephen P. Gauthé, Secretary-Treasurer Larry B. Ardoin, P.E., Commissioner William B. Fogle, Commissioner Mitchell L. Kirkland, P.E., Commissioner Matthew C. Martin, P.E., Commissioner Patrick J. Nunes, CISSP, Commissioner

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Jesse D. Noel, P.E., Regional Director Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 340-0318 www.slfpaw.org

PUBLIC NOTICE OF VACANCY Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank Board of Commissioners Pursuant to La. R.S. 38:330.1 et seq., notice is hereby given that applications are being accepted from persons interested in serving on the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank (“SLFPA-W”). Nine members serve on the Board of Commissioners. A Nominating Committee comprised of representatives of civic, professional, and academic organizations reviews applications and recommends individuals for appointments by the Governor and confirmation by the Senate. The Nominating Committee is comprised of representatives from the following organizations: Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, Leaders for a Better Louisiana, Louisiana Geological Survey, Association of State Floodplain Managers, National Society of Black Engineers, UNO College of Engineering, Tulane University School of Science & Engineering, Southern University College of Engineering, LSU College of Engineering, Louisiana Engineering Society, American Society of Civil Engineers, West Bank Business and Industry Association, and Holy Cross College. CURRENT VACANCY The Nominating Committee is accepting applications for one position on the SLFPA-W Board of Commissioners: 1.

Three members shall reside in Jefferson Parish on the west side of the Mississippi River within the jurisdiction of West Jefferson Levee District. Two members shall reside in Orleans Parish on the west side of the Mississippi River. Three members shall reside outside of Jefferson or Orleans Parishes. One member shall reside in the territorial jurisdiction of the Lafitte Area Levee District. QUALIFICATIONS Engineering/Related Field Professional Three members shall be either an engineer or a professional in a related field such as geotechnical, hydrological, or environmental science. At least one of the three members shall be a civil engineer. Non-Engineering Professional Three members shall be professionals in disciplines other than engineering, geotechnical, hydrological, or environmental science. They each shall, at a minimum, hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with at least ten years of professional experience in that discipline. Engineering/Related Field Professional or Non-Engineering Professional Three members shall possess the qualifications of either an engineering/related field professional or of a non-engineering professional. Once the new member is appointed, the composition of the Board must meet the residency and occupational qualifications defined above. HOW TO APPLY You may obtain an application by going online to www.slfpaw.org or contacting: Jesse D. Noel, P.E. Regional Director, Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West Bank 7001 River Road Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 371-6847 director@slfpaw.org Please submit application by October 9, 2026.

A resident who resides in Orleans Parish on the west side of the Mississippi River, within the jurisdiction of SLFPA-W to complete a term

LIONS, DAVID PAUL LUNA, GABRIEL MADERE, ALEX CHARLES MADERE, KAREN K MARKEY, KEIONDRA MARTIN, BETTY J MARTIN, CHRISTOPHER D MARTIN, LINDA POLK MARTINEZ, JORGE LUIS MAXWELL, CARIAN K MCCOY, ROGER D MCMULLEN, CAROL LOUISE MENDEZ, CRYSTAL MARIE MILLER, MYA MILLET, JOY T MILLET, TERRY A MOLLERE, JAYCEN CRAIG MONTEGUT, WALTON J MONTZ, KASSI ELIZABETH MOORE, DERRICK RICHARD MORRIS, BRANDON JOSEPH MORVANT, DAVID C NARCISSE, DA’NAISHA MO’NIQUE NATHAN III, WALLACE NERO, LESTER ERIC NEVERS, JADA RASHELLE NEWBY, BRIANA TRACYLEE NEWSOME, MELODY CHERISE OATES, JAQUISHA JONTELL OCMOND, CHRISTIE H PATEL, SEJAL PERALTA, VICTOR RAMON PERDOMOCUEVAS, YOANNY KARINA PERIN, JENNA A PETTIS, BRANDON J PIERCE, TERI PIERRE, HEAVEN MAKALA PIERRE, MONICA ANN PRATER, JOSEPH RAMIREZ, GERMAN RATCLIFF, KYISHA SHACOLE REED, MICHELLE MARIE REINE, BARRY S REINE, JULIE M REYES, ALEXIS GABRIEL RICKS, MICHAEL F RINGE, LUKE ANTHONY RIVET, QUINETTA MILTON ROD, NICHOLAS RICHARD ROSE, EDWARD C ROUSSEL, LISA M ROUSSELL, CHRISTINE BETTINA ROUSSELL, MICHAEL ROUSSEVE, MATTHEW SCIONEAUX, BRIAN J SCOTT, CAMELIA SCOTT JR, EDDIE L SEARS, WALISA RAYNA SENTIMORE, GREGORY SHAW, IMANI SIMONEAUX, AMANDA BROUGHTON SIMONEAUX, KEVIN SIMS, LAUREN ALON SMITH, MADISON ELIZABETH SNOWDEN, JAYCE CHRISTIAN SNYDER, CHANDA MONIQUE ST GERMAIN, DAWN D STEWART, JENNIFER ASHLEIGH STEWART, MARK ANTHONY STOLLENWERCK, HAILEY ROSE STONE, LORI JEAN SUAZO, SILVIA SOFIA THOMAS, ERIC DARNELL TONEY, ASHONDRA MONAE TORRES, ERIC TORRES, JANET K TREGRE, KEVIN P TRICHE JR, DORREL J TROSCLAIR, TRAVIS PAUL TURNER JR, FRED HOWARD VANATTA JR, DAVID ALLEN VICKNAIR SR, GLEN VICTOR, MARIETTA L WADHWA, SUNIL KUMAR WAITS, TANNER ADELINE WALKER, CASSANDRA WALKER JR, GRANT MARTIN WASHINGTON, ALEXIS ARMANI WASHINGTON, DANIELLE MELISSA WATERS, RASHEED AMEER WATKINS, KYRON JAMAL WATSON, NORMA JEAN WATSON, RAYMOND KEITH WEBER, RILEY THOMAS WEST, SEBASTIAN A WILLIAMS SR, BRYANT LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, EVELYN L WILLIAMS, RICKEY JERMAIN WILSON, RONDE JALEEL YOUNG II, TIMOTHY J Juror Count: 200 40th Judicial District Court St John the Baptist Parish, Clerk of Court News Paper Report Persons Subject to Service as 2026-649 Jurors for the Session of Petit Court Beginning Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 09:00 AM

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Before Judge NGHANA LEWIS Jury Number 2026-649 ALEXANDER, WARRENIKA MONIQUE ALLEN, CAREY WARREN BAILEY, SYLVIA M BARAHONA PINEDA, ANDY GEOVANY BAREFIELD, BRIAR ROBERT BATISTE JR, RASHAD DAMON BELL JR, RAYMOND BORDELON, MARY BORNE, BRIAN K BORNE, MILAN BORNE, TIFFANY BRADDY, TAYLA PATRICE BROWN, ARNOLD J BROWNING, CHRISTINE LAYTON CAMBRE, BRITTANY KIMBALL CARTER, KEVIN JOSEPH CASTAY, EMMA ORY CATOIRE, CHUCK COLLINS, JACORA VENESSA COLLYMORE, DWANA DIONNE DAVIS, BRIAN KEITH DEGUTIERREZ, REBECA DENNIS, TAMMIE WILLIAMS DENT, DEDRICK JEMIL DUHE, TAYLOR RENEE EAMES, DAVID WAYNE EPPERLY, LAYKEN MARIE FLEMING, DAMON DERRAL GAIR, JALEESA A GRIFFIN, EUNICE JACKSON GROW JR, LAZIN JOSEPH GROWS III, CALVIN HAYDEL, DALE T HAYDEN, BENJAMIN WILMER \HEPPNER, KEVIN J HILLS III, NATHAN HOLETON, JACOB MATTHEW HOLLINS, ARIANA MARIE HOLMES, FANNIE MAE HORTON JR, KENNETH HOWARD, STEVEN MATT HUBBARD, JOHNTRELL DIANTE ISAAC, TED JAMES, CHADWICK L JENKINS JR, STANFORD JOHNSON, CAROLYN S JOHNSON, ROSALIND W JOHNSON, SHANTELL NICOLE JONES JR, CHRISTOPHER ANTOINE JONES, KAREN R KIRK, GAYLE B LABAT, AMBER LYNN LACOUR, PLINZECA LANGE JR, ALTON J LASSEIGNE, FERRELL J LENNIX, VADA L LEWIS, DAMONE LEWIS, JERRI DESSIE LOPEZ-ARRIAGA, JANNETH LOVING, LOGAN JACOB LOWE, BRIAN MACON, REGINALD LAVENCE MCDONALD, DOROTHY M MCKNIGHT, LAWRENCE STEPHEN MELENDEZ, KEVIN JOSEPH MEYER, MIA FRANCES MORRIS, VERNON C NELSON, TAMARA SHANTAL NINA, FREDDY M NOVA, RANDALL NOVEROLA, FABIAN ARTURO OLIVER, DOMINICK ALEXANDER PABLO, SYLVIA LEOPOLD PARKER III, CLAUDELL PERCLE, ERIN MICHELLE PHILLIPS, TYE MALIK POWELL, BENJAMIN QUINONEZ, MIRANDA M REMONDET SR, HOUSTON E RHEA, LAMONT V RIDLEN JR, LARRY V ROBINSON JR, DAVID SCIONEAUX, J FAYE D SCOTT, MARGARET S SINGLETON, FREDRICK MICHEAL SKELTON, ZACHARY HARRISON STEIB, BENJAMIN TEBAULT, SAYLOR TERRY, DORA A THOMAS, DEWANNA MOESHA TURNER, WILLIE VICKNAIR, ALICE F WATSON, TIANA WILLIAMS, GLORIA WILLIAMS, KATISHA K WILLIAMS, LEO A WILLIAMS, TINYA DEVARE WILSON, CATHY B WINN, CHELSEA WRIGHT, NALASHA N Juror Count: 100

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Lot 11, Parcel C 1, is bounded by Odeon Street, Wall Boulevard, Victory Drive Plaza Subdivision and Magellan Canal, and commences at a distance of 400 feet from the intersection of Wall Boulevard and Odeon Street same width in the rear, by a depth of 110 feet between equal and parallel lines. WRIT AMOUNT: $44,075.09 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 26 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756 0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 211 CAMBRIDGE CT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: GITSIT SOLUTIONS, LLC, NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS SEPERATE TRUSTEE OF GV TRUST 2026 1 VERSUS EUGENE J. LEE A/K/A EU‐ GENE E. LEE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2915 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the buildings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, ad‐ vantages and appurtenances thereunto be‐ longing or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the PARISH OF ORLEANS, STATE OF LOUISIANA, situated in the City of New Or‐ leans, Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana, in the Fifth District of the City of New O l i l t

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the City of New Orleans, in plot J of Aurora Gar‐ dens Subdivision, bounded by Cambridge Court, Westch‐ ester Street, Maumus Av‐ enue and Au‐ rora Drive,, desig‐ nated as Lot No. 21 on print of survey by Adloe Orr, Jr. dated April 6, 1950 according to which said lot commences 400 feet from the corner of Westchester Street and Cambridge Court, measures thence 36.67 feet front on Cambridge Court. thence a further front on a curved line along an arc of said Cambridge Court of 52.36 feet a depth on line of Lot 20 133.75 feet and a depth on line of Lot 22 of 108.7S feet and a width in the rear of 80 feet; all more fully shown by sur‐ vey of Adloe Orr, C.E., dated March 14, 1969 annexed to an act passed before J. William Vaudry. Jr., Notary Pub‐ lic, dated March 27, 1969. And ac‐ cording to a sur‐ vey made by Gilbert, Kelly & Cou‐ turie, Inc., Sur‐ veying & Engi‐ neering, dated July 25, 198S said lot has the same measurement location and designation as mentioned above ("Prop‐ erty"). WRIT AMOUNT: $389,235.33 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 11 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318 388 1440 ELIZABETH C. PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2122 JOSEPHINE STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WILM‐ INGTON SAV‐ INGS FUND SO‐ CIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF ATLX 2025 RTL1 TRUST VERSUS HARVWOOD LLC AND JOHN UN‐ DERWOOD CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11881 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure

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Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, TO‐ GETHER WITH ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, AND ALL OF THE RIGHTS, WAYS, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐ NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING OR IN ANYWISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE FOURTH DISTRICT OF THIS CITY, IN SQUARE NO. 298, BOUNDED BY JOSEPHINE, S. SARATOGA AND SIMON BO‐ LIVAR STREETS AND JACKSON AV‐ ENUE, DESIG‐ NATED BY THE LETTER "Y" ON A PLAN OF SUR‐ VEY MADE BY GILBERT & KELLY, SURVEY‐ ORS, DATED MARCH 23, 1957, AND ACCORD‐ ING TO WHICH SAID LOT COM‐ MENCES AT A DISTANCE OF 82 FEET, 3 INCHES, 6 LINES FROM THE CORNER OF SIMON BOLIVAR STREET, AND MEASURES THENCE 18 FEET 3 INCHES 6 LINES FRONT ON JOSEPHINE STREET, THE SAME IN WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF 100' BE‐ TWEEN EQUAL AND PARALLEL LINES ("PROP‐ ERTY"). WRIT AMOUNT: $266,000.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 9 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318 388 1440 ELIZABETH CROWELL PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 900 MOSS ST, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: ROCKET MORT‐ GAGE, LLC VER‐ SUS THE UN‐ OPENED SUC‐ CESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF KERRY S

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HEIRS OF KERRY K. STEWARD A/K/A KERRY K. STEWARD A/K/A KERRY STEW‐ ARD AND THE UNOPENED SUC‐ CESSION OF AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JU‐ DITH RUBEN‐ STEIN STEWARD A/K/A JUDITH RUBENSTEIN STEWARD A/K/A JUDITH R. STEW‐ ARD A/K/A JU‐ DITH STEWARD CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-1046 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 900 MOSS ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOT A, SQUARE 463 2ND MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1227577 WRIT AMOUNT: $434,103.91 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 23 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 6049 SAINT ANTHONY AVENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: ADMINIS‐ TRATOR, U. S. SMALL BUSI‐ NESS ADMINIS‐ TRATION, AN AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOV‐ ERNMENT VER‐ SUS WARREN JOSEPH POPE A/K/A WARREN J. POPE A/K/A WARREN POPE AND RUBY RAINBOW BELLE A/K/A RUBY R. BELLE A/K/A RUBY BELLE, AS THE HEIRS OF WARREN VICTOR POPE A/K/A WARREN V. POPE A/K/A WARREN POPE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-6019 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable

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the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 6049 ST AN‐ THONY AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT F, SQUARE 4 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 850875 PONTCHAR‐ TRAIN BOULE‐ VARDS SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $68,718.97 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 31 TREVATHAN LAW FIRM, APLC 225-334-9222 ALLISON N. BEASLEY The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 724 PELICAN AV‐ ENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: U.S. BANK TRUST NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2023-A VERSUS BRIAN ELLISON A/K/A BRIAN LEE ELLISON A/K/A BRIAN L. ELLISON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-4220 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 724 PELICAN AVE NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70114 LOT 20 BIX, SQUARE 34-35 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT MIN: 1461011 WRIT AMOUNT: $264,141.73 Seized

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Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 30 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR., L.L.C. (225) 756-0373 DENNIS F. WIG‐ GINS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4141 ULLOA ST, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELL‐ POINT MORT‐ GAGE SERVIC‐ ING VERSUS KENDELL JOSEPH A/K/A KENDELL K. JOSEPH

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cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 10/28/2026

Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 838 7TH ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR GS MORTGAGEBACKED SECURI‐ TIES TRUST 2021-RPL2 VER‐ SUS CAROLYN SANTINAC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-4599 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2363

838 7TH ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115 LOT 19 - SQUARE 92 4TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1155991 WRIT AMOUNT: $114,433.73

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. MASKS FACE AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING.

4141 ULLOA ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOT 24-A SQUARE 778 1ST MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1359867 WRIT AMOUNT: $190,646.91

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RB 27 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 DENNIS F. WIG‐ GINS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date

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RB 25 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 6566 COLBERT ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQISI‐ TION TRUST VERSUS MICHELLE BRID‐ GET POHLMANN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF

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PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-881 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 6566 COLBERT ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70124 LOTS 43 & 44, SQUARE 174 SECOND MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1260284 LAKEVIEW SUB‐ DIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $391,966.35 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 17 JACKSON & MCPHERSON LLC 504-5819444 CRIS R. JACK‐ SON The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2165 BRUTUS ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: EF MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS THE PORRES GROUP LLC AND JUSTIN CRYER A/K/A JUSTIN D. CRYER CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-12394 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2165 BRUTUS ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT A-1 & SQUARE 3617 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1431586 WRIT AMOUNT: $209,100.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH.

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TERMS CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 16 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 ZACHARY G. YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4574 LAINE AVENUE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION VERSUS JOANN DAVIS AKA JO ANN DAVIS CAMEL CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-619 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 4574 LAINE AV NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126 LOTS 1, 2, 1A AND 2A, SQUARE 1-12 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT MIN: ACQ 1397339 BLUM ANTOINE SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $73,538.14 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 915-917 PORT ST THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER OF EN‐ TITLED; FED‐ ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS‐ SOCIATION VER‐ SUS MICHAEL FARLEY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2023-1314 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 915-917 PORT ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 LOT 26, SQUARE 279 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 262338 WRIT AMOUNT: $114,759.77 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 15 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐ RIS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 5100 KENDALL DRIVE, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: U.S. BANK NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION VER‐ SUS ANNAMAE C. WOODS A/K/A ANNA‐ MAE CROCKER WOODS A/K/A ANNAMAE CROCKER VIN‐ CENT WOODS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-867 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure di‐ and Sale rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court

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District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 5100 KENDALL DR NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70126 LOT K, SQUARE 25 THRID MUNICI‐ PAL DISRTICT ACQ MIN: 513646 WRIT AMOUNT: $15,863.23 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 13 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 ZACHARY G. YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1425 N. PRIEUR ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: U. S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LOAN TRUST 2021-03 VERSUS FLAW‐ LESS CON‐ STRUCTION L.L.C. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2023-2541 By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐ cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1425 N PRIEUR ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70116 LOTS: 12,13,14 SQUARE: 898 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1323706 WRIT AMOUNT: $712,500.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ h i d

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ce t o t e pu chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 21 MCCABE LAW FIRM, LLC 504782-3436 RYAN MCCABE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2602 DREUX AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COM‐ PANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGIS‐ TERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-WL2, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005WL2 VERSUS PHALON COR‐ NIST AND RENEE SYLVESTER CORNIST CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-3283 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2602 DREUX AV NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOTS 31 & 32 SQUARE 71 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 322868 GENTILLY GAR‐ DENS WRIT AMOUNT: $84,550.66 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 19 JACKSON & MCPHERSON, LLC 504-5819444 CRIS JACKSON The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date ( )

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Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 8460-42 BILL STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: WILMING‐ TON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPCITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR IBIS HOLDINGS A TRUST VER‐ SUS PELICAN PROS, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-256 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 8640-42 BILL ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127 LOT 13, SQUARE A THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1404812 LAKE GROVES PARK SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $138,532.41 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. MASKS FACE AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 18 JACKSON & MCPHERSON, LLC 504-5819444 CRIS JACKSON The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7642 TRICIA CT, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTERE ENTITLED: U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF 2 ACQUISI‐ TION TRUST VERSUS BROOK‐ LAND REALTY, LLC AND RICHARD HEBERT, JR. A/K/A RICHARD HEBERT

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CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-8915 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 7642 TRICIA CT NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128 LOT 39 - SQUARE D 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1422567 BRIARWOOD SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $135,735.55 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 11 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 ELIZABETH CROWELL PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 2680 LAVENDER STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WILM‐ INGTON SAV‐ INGS FUND SO‐ CIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURU‐ TIZATION TRUST 2023-INV3 VER‐ SUS ELISE ENTERPRISE LLC AND TRENELL D. SPEARS A/K/A TRENELL SPEARS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-8060 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock h f ll i

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noon, o clock the following described prop‐ erty to wit:

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2680 LAVENDER ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70122 LOTS 24 AND 18, SQUARE 17 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 202303685 EDGWOOD PARK SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $175,000.00

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BD 12 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 LAETITIA BLACK The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 6219 AND 6221 PAS‐ TEUR BOULE‐ VARD, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC VERSUS WALTER WILLIAMS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-7588 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 6219 AND 6221 PASTEUR BD NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT 17, SQUARE 4 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT, ACQ MIN: 1432919 WRIT AMOUNT: $239,612.11 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4521 NEW ORLEANS ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VERSUS ERIC GABOUREL, (A/K/A ERIC JASON GABOUREL) CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-10503 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 4521 NEW OR‐ LEANS ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122 LOT 7, SQUARE 3263 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT MIN ACQ #1190586 WRIT AMOUNT: $93,632.39 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 1 ALBERTELLI LAW, P.A. 813221-4743 PENNY M. DAI‐ GREPONT The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4918 MONTEGUT DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: ON‐ SLOW BAY FI‐ NANCIAL LLC VERSUS CHER‐ RLE PETITE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS

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ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3577 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 4918 MONTEGUT DR NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70126 LOT 3, SQUARE 23 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1354140 GENTILLY WOODS SUBDI‐ VISION WRIT AMOUNT: $111,514.82 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 4 ALBERTELLI LAW, P.A. 813221-4743 PENNY M. DAI‐ GREPONT The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 11270 S. IDLEWOOD CT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: PENNY‐ MAC LOAN SER‐ VICES, LLC VER‐ SUS KEVIN L. WILLIAMS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5933 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 11270 S IDLE‐ WOOD CT NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128 LOT 26 - SQUARE 3 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1247176 WRIT AMOUNT: $174,567.69 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment f dj di i

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at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 9 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 9010 PRITCHARD PLACE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC VERSUS JE‐ REMY BYRNE A/K/A JEREMY AUSTIN BYRNE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-9355 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 9010 PRITCHARD PL NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70118 LOT 2, SQUARE 405 SEVENTH MU‐ NICIPAL DIS‐ TRICT ACQ MIN: 1357583 WRIT AMOUNT: $182,313.55 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 3 ALBERTELLI LAW, P.A. 813221-4743 PENNY M. DAI‐ GREPONT The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2438 1ST STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ NTITLED: HSBC BANK USA, NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION, AS TRUSTEE, FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF NOMURA HOME EQUITY HOME LOAN, INC. ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-2 VERSUS ALBERT GIRARD, JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-9740 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2438 1ST ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113 LOT 17-A SQUARE 344 4TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 873544 WRIT AMOUNT: $77,411.36 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 21 LAW OFFICES OF HERSCHEL C. ADCOCK, JR. LLC (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2416-18 SOUTH JOHN‐ SON STREET, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: BANKPLUS VER‐ SUS 2416 JOHN‐ SON LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-11938 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the b i l d

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Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2416-18 S JOHN‐ SON ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70125 LOT 18, SQUARE 435 FOURTH MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1399910 WRIT AMOUNT: $211,080.36 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 24 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225-3433456 MARK C. LANDRY The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2757 ST. PETER ST, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER ENTI‐ TLED: EFCU FI‐ NANCIAL FED‐ ERAL CREDIT UNION VERSUS IMANI A. GAUDIN-COUN‐ TRY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-8905 By virtue of a Writ of Fieri Fa‐ cias directed to me by the Hon‐ orable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Or‐ leans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2757 ST PETER ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70119 LOT U, SQUARE 358 2ND MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1394247 WRIT AMOUNT: $342,378.93 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed h k

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Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 23 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY & SPEDALE, APLC 225-3433456 CHARLES E. SPEDALE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

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THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 84438445 PANOLA STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: US BANK TRUST NATIONAL AS‐ SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR VRMTG ASSET TRUST VERSUS ADONIS DUDLEY AS HEIR OF SHIRLEY M. FRANCIS A/K/A SHIRLEY M. FRANCIS A/K/A SHIRLEY FRAN‐ CIS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2023-3784

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by THAT CERTAIN the Honorable PORTION OF Judges of Civil GROUND BEAR‐ District Court ING MUNICIPAL for the Parish of NUMBERS Orleans, in the 2501,2503,2505,25 above entitled GEORGE NICK cause, I will pro‐ CONNOR DR, ceed to sell by CITY OF NEW public auction, ORLEANS, IN on the ground THE MATTER EN‐ floor of the Civil TITLED: U.S. District Court BANK TRUST Building, 421 NATIONAL AS‐ Loyola Avenue, SOCIATION, in the First Dis‐ AS TRUSTEE FOR trict of the City LB-TIKI SERIES on September VI TRUST VER‐ 24, 2026, at 12:00 SUS TIMOTHY J. o'clock noon, HASSON the following described prop‐ CIVIL erty to wit: DISTRICT COURTFOR 8443-8445 PARISHOF PANOLA ST NEW ORLEANS ORLEANS, LA Case No: 70118 2025-9906 LOTS 9 AND 10, SQUARE 291 By virtue of a SEVENTH MU‐ Writ of Seizure NICIPAL DIS‐ and Sale di‐ TRICT rected to me by ACQ MIN: the Honorable 112011 Judges of Civil WRIT AMOUNT: District Court $98,318.64 for the Parish of Orleans, in the Seized in the above entitled above suit, cause, I will pro‐ TERMS - CASH. ceed to sell by The purchaser public auction, at the moment on the ground of adjudication floor of the Civil to make a de‐ District Court posit of ten per‐ Building, 421 cent of the pur‐ Loyola Avenue, chase price, and in the First Dis‐ the balance trict of the City within thirty on September days thereafter. 24, 2026, at 12:00 Note: The pay‐ o'clock noon, ment must be the following Cash, Cashier's described prop‐ Check, Certified erty to wit: Check or Money Order. No Per‐ 2501,2503,2505,25 sonal Checks. GEORGE NICK FACE MASKS DR AND TEMPERA‐ CONNOR NEW ORLEANS, TURECHECKS LA 70119 ARE REQUIRED HALF OF LOT "F" UPON ENTERING AND HALF OF BUILDING. LOT "G" SQUARE 1369 Michelle M. 3RD MUNICIPAL Woodfork DISTRICT Sheriff, ACQ MIN: Parish of Or‐ 1434441 leans WRIT AMOUNT: $268,283.10 RB 31 HALLIDAY, Seized in the WATKINS, AND above suit, MANN, P.C 318TERMS - CASH. 388-1440 The purchaser at the moment The N.O. Advo‐ of adjudication cate Date to make a de‐ (s): posit of ten per‐ 8/19/2026 & cent of the pur‐ 9/23/2026 chase price, and the balance aug 19-sep 23-2t within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ PUBLIC NOTICE ment must be - - Cash, Cashier's SALE BY Check, Certified SHERIFF Check or Money JUDICIAL Order. No Per‐ ADVERTISE‐ MENT sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED GROUND BEAR‐ UPON ENTERING ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2741 BUILDING. BENNETT ST, Michelle M. CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN Woodfork THE MATTER EN‐ Sheriff, Parish of Or‐ TITLED: INVES‐ TAR BANK, NA‐ leans TIONAL ASSOCI‐ ATION VERSUS RB 17 DE‐ JACKSON & LAQUINTA QUITA MCPHERSON LLC 504-581- FRANKLIN 9444 KATE A. SOTO‐ C I V I L DISTRICT LONGO COURTFOR The N.O. Advo‐ P A R I S H O F ORLEANS cate Date Case No: (s): 8/19/2026 & 2026-765 9/23/2026 By virtue of a aug 19-sep 23-2t Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by PUBLIC NOTICE the Honorable --Judges of Civil SALE BY District Court SHERIFF for the Parish of JUDICIAL Orleans, in the ADVERTISE‐ above entitled MENT cause, I will pro‐ d t ll b

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cause, I will pro ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2741 BENNETT ST NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70131 LOT 5 & SQUARE 6 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT MIN ACQ #695221 FONTAINEBLEAU PLACE SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $130,865.77 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 4 CARVER, DAR‐ DEN, KORETZKY, TESSIER, FINN, BLOSSMAN & AREAUX, LLC 504-585-3800 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3632 CLERMONT DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. VERSUS LAURA M. LANDRY A/K/A LAURA LANDRY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-10730 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on October 29, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 3632 CLERMONT DR NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70122 LOTS 5 AND 6 SQUARE K THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #716460 GENTILLY PARK‐ WAY SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $146,831.61 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be h hi

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ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 29 THE LAW OF‐ FICES OF HER‐ SCHEL C. AD‐ COCK, JR., L.L.C. (225) 756-0373 COREY J. GIROIR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/23/2026 & 10/28/2026 Sep 23-oct 28-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1908 NORTH CLAI‐ BORNE AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CA‐ PACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURI‐ TIZATION TRUST 2024-INV1 VERSUS JERRIN D. MORGAN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2025 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 1908 NORTH CLAIBORNE AV NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116 LOT A, SQUARE 637 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1422250 WRIT AMOUNT: $232,500.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 10 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ TORNEYS AT LAW 318-3881440 ELIZABETH PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 214 BERKLEY DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: FED‐ ERAL HOME LOAN MORT‐ GAGE CORPORA‐ TION AS TRUSTEE FOR FREDDIE MAC SEASONED CREDIT RISK TRANSFER TRUST, SERIES 2020-1 VERSUS LUCILLE ED‐ WARD JOHNSON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-9102 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 214 BERKLEY DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 LOT 13 - SQUARE 112 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1122048 AURORA GAR‐ DENS SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $91,595.77 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 5 DEAN MORRIS, LLC 318-3881440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN PORTION OF GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2529 SAINT PETER ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTTER ENTITLED: TOORAK CAPI‐ TAL PARTNERS LLC VERSUS 5GK PROPERTIES LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-12172 By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale di‐ rected to me by the Honorable Judges of Civil Court District for the Parish of l i h

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for the Parish of Orleans, in the above entitled cause, I will pro‐ ceed to sell by public auction, on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil District Court Building, 421 Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 o'clock noon, the following described prop‐ erty to wit: 2529 SAINT PETER ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70119 LOT 168, SQUARE 9 SECOND MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1440839 WRIT AMOUNT: $277,000.00 Seized in the above suit, TERMS - CASH. The purchaser at the moment of adjudication to make a de‐ posit of ten per‐ cent of the pur‐ chase price, and the balance within thirty days thereafter. Note: The pay‐ ment must be Cash, Cashier's Check, Certiﬁed Check or Money Order. No Per‐ sonal Checks. FACE MASKS AND TEMPERA‐ TURECHECKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING BUILDING. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 18 JACKSON & MCPHERSON LLC 504-5819444 KATE SOTO‐ LONGO The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 8/19/2026 & 9/23/2026 aug 19-sep 23-2t Public Notices Successions

PUBLIC NOTICE --24TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 869-631 DIVISION: “D” SUCCESSION OF REBECCA JOHNSON FOS‐ TER BARRY FILED:__ ____, 2026 DEPUTY CLERK NOTICE TO SELL IMMOV‐ ABLE PROPERTY AT PRI‐ VATE SALE NOTICE IS GIVEN that LISA BARRY NARCISSE, the duly-appointed Ad‐ ministratrix in the above numbered and captioned matter, intends to make an application to the Court for the sale at pri‐ vate sale of the immov‐ able property herein de‐ scribed, to-wit: THAT CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all the build‐ ings and improvements thereon, and all the rights, ways, privileges, servitudes, appurte‐ nances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, situated in the CITY OF WESTWEGO, PARISH OF JEFFERSON, STATE OF LOUISIANA, in that part thereof known as HAR‐ BOR ESTATES SUBDIVI‐ SION, further designated and described as follows: LOT 133, Square 6, which said square is bounded by Wayne Avenue, Gwen Street, Rene Street and Heather Street, and said Lot commences at a dis‐ tance of 51.41 feet actual (51.51’ feet title) rom the corner of Gwen Street and Wayne Avenue and measures thence 50 feet front on Gwen Street, same width in the rear, by a depth of 100 feet be‐ tween equal and parallel lines. All as shown on survey of Rene A. Harris, C.E. dated September 1, 1972, annexed to act of Helen Manale, Notary Public, dated November 20, 1971, registered in COB 776, folio 834,, Jeffer‐ son Parish, Louisiana. Improvements thereon bear the Municipal Num‐ ber 7841 Gwen Street, Westwego, Louisiana.

Public Notices Successions the heirs and creditors of the decedent herein, and of this estate, be ordered to make any opposition which they have or may have to such application, at any time, prior to the issuance of the order or judgment authorizing, approving and homolo‐ gating such application and that such order or judgment may be issued after the expiration of ten (10) days, from the date of the publication of such notice, all in accor‐ dance with law. 20174-SEP 23-OCT 14-2T $126.84 PUBLIC NOTICE --24th JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF JEFFERSON STATE OF LOUISIANA NO.: 876-790 DIVISION B SUCCESSION OF FLAVIA FLAVORITE WIFE OF/AND NELSON J. LEMIEUX NOTICE OF PUBLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the creditors of this Estate and to all other persons herein inter‐ ested to show cause within seven (7) days from this notification (if any they have or can) why the Final Tableau of Distribution presented by the Administrator of this Succession should not be approved and homolo‐ gated and the funds dis‐ tributed in accordance herewith. Attorney: Taylor Loi-Danh Tran Publication: The Time Picayune / The Advocate Address: 840 St. Charles Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Telephone: (504) 636-7400 Clerk of Court 201721-SEP 23-1T $38.53 PUBLIC NOTICE --40TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST STATE OF LOUISIANA NO. 8224, DIVISION A SUCCES‐ SION OF RICHARD L. AL‐ FORD, JR. NOTICE OF AP‐ PLICATION FOR AUTHOR‐ ITY TO SELL IMMOVABLE PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MARY JO ELLEN ALFORD, in her ca‐ pacity as Administratrix of the Succession of Richard L. Alford, Jr., has petitioned this Court for authority to sell an im‐ movable at private sale, in accordance with the provisions of Article 33281 et seq. of the Code of Civil Procedure, to EBTESAM MOHSEN, for the total sum of EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($80,000.00) DOLLARS cash, in its pre‐ sent condition, as is, with no warranty as to the condition of the immov‐ able; however, the sale was subject to inspec‐ tions and appraisal with the purchaser paying own costs in connection with the sale including, but not limited to, all customary notary fees, taxes, and title, except for realtor fees and any customary seller costs. The immovable owned by the decedent which the Administratrix pro‐ poses to sell at private sale is described as fol‐ lows: 1000 Main Street, LaPlace, LA 70068 more particularly described, per the St. John the Bap‐ tist Assessor, Lot D, Square A, Farm Lot No. 5. Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposi‐ tion with the Court within seven (7) days from the date that publi‐ cation of this notice ap‐ pears. Attorney: Robert T. Garrity, Jr. and/or Pierre W. Mouledoux Address: 615 Hickory Ave, Hara‐ han, LA 70123 Telephone: (504) 738-1111 199605-SEP 3-23-2T $72.94 PUBLIC NOTICE --CIVIL DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH OF OR‐ LEANS STATE OF LOUISIANA NO: 2025-01726 Div. E-7 SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH S. NORMAN NOTICE IS GIVEN that ALEXIS C. JONES, Admin‐ istrator of the Succes‐ sion of JOSEPH S. NOR‐ MAN, has filed a petition for authority to pay heirs, debts and charges of the Succession in ac‐ cordance with a Tableau of Distribution contained in the petition. The peti‐ tion can be homologated after the expiration of seven (7) days from the date of publication. Any opposition to the appli‐ cation must be filed prior to homologation. CHELSEY NAPOLEON CLERK

RICHARD

Attorney: Ryan C. Hamilton 3835 Elysian Fields Av‐ enue New Orleans, LA 70122 Ryan@Rchamlaw.com 201764-SEP 23-1T $39.20

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Being the same property acquired by Andree Des‐ forges, wife of/and Christopher S. Casey, et al from C.I.T. Financial Services, Inc. by act be‐ fore Gilbert P. Cohen, N.P. dated February 7, 1985 and recorded in COB 1187, folio 205 and in MOB 1080, folio 235 of the records of the Parish of Jefferson. Being the same property acquired by Rebecca Johnson Foster Barry from Andree Desforges, wife of/and Christopher S. Case, et al by act of sale before Gilbert P. Cohen, N.P. dated April 29, 1985 and recorded in COB 1232, folio 235 and in MOB 1150, folio 235 of the records of the Parish of Jefferson.

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UPON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS, TO-WIT: ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($150,000.00) DOLLARS for one hun‐ dred percent (100%) in‐ terest in said property less the usual and cus‐ tomary expenses of the sale, all as per the agree‐ ment to purchase and sell. Notice is hereby given to all parties to whom it may concern, including the heirs and creditors of th d d th i d

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Prostate

CANCER KNOW THE FACTS Early detection can make a life-changing difference. 1 IN 8

American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. [1,2]

are 333+ 333,830 New U.S. cases [1,3] THOUSAND

estimated in 2026.

relative survival for 98% Five-year prostate cancer overall. [2,10]

survival when 99% Five-year prostate cancer is found before it spreads. [10]

BUT... THE TREND IS CHANGING Prostate cancer diagnoses are rising about 3% per year, while advanced-stage diagnoses are increasing nearly 5% per year. [1,4,5]

LOUISIANA BY THE NUMBERS 5,440

estimated new cases in 2026

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Louisiana men and the second-leading cause of cancer death among Louisiana men. [15,16]

KNOW YOUR RISK

Risk increases with age, particularly after 50. Risk is also higher for Black men, men with a family history, and men with certain inherited gene changes such as BRCA2. [4,7]

DON’T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS

Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. [8] That’s why talking with your doctor about when screening is right for you is important. PSA testing is commonly used to help detect prostate cancer. [9,11–13]

estimated deaths in 2026 [3]

450

THE RACIAL GAP Black men in Louisiana experience signiﬁcantly higher rates of prostate cancer:

209.6 vs. 129.9 cases per 100,000

34.5 vs. 16.0

deaths per 100,000 [16]

KNOW THE FACTS. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR. Sources: [1–16]. Statistics reflect the data years and methodologies of the cited sources. U.S. estimates are primarily from American Cancer Society 2026 estimates and NCI SEER; Louisiana data include Louisiana Tumor Registry 2018–2022 data. Sources accessed September 18, 2026.

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Articles by Amanda McElfresh | amcelfresh@theadvocate.com This article is brought to you by Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

Mary Bird Perkins gives prostate cancer patients time, options to choose their care

prostate cancer diagnosis can create an immediate sense of urgency. For many men, the first instinct is to have the tumor removed as quickly as possible. But, physicians at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Metairie encourage patients to take a different approach: slow down, receive education on different treatment options, have in-depth discussions with their significant others and make thoughtful decisions that will help them achieve their desired quality of life. “Because prostate cancer is not nearly as aggressive as other forms of cancer, it’s okay to take a couple of months to get different opinions and make a decision,” said Dr. Scott Delacroix, a urologic oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins in Metairie. “We define success as a patient being happy with their treatment choice three or four years from now. More often than not, patients change their minds. They don’t leave with a final treatment plan after their

ﬁrst visit with us. We encourage them to get more information.” The clinic specializes in genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular, with a team that includes two fellowship-trained urologic oncologists, a medical oncologist and other specialists. Dr. Delacroix said that allows each patient to receive in-depth, personalized care and conversation. It also means that Mary Bird Perkins offers state-of-the-art cancer treatment processes. Dr. Delacroix noted that Mary Bird Perkins has Elekta Unity, an MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy system. There are only 25 such units in the nation, and Mary Bird Perkins has the only one on the Gulf Coast. The technology gives doctors a clearer, real-time view of a patient’s tumor and surrounding anatomy, and allows them to adjust radiation so it is concentrated on the tumor while limiting exposure to healthy organs and tissue. “We’ve had patients who are concerned about

radiation because they’ve seen family members go through it 25 years ago and have a terrible experience. We educate them a lot on how much has changed and advanced since then,” said Dr. Matthew Mutter, a urologist at Mary Bird Perkins in Metairie. “It’s important to tell them that what they read online or hear from family is not always accurate anymore, or may not apply to them. The treatment education is so important.” Dr. Delacroix said that when surgery is the best option, a prostate removal is typically an outpatient procedure in which the patient can go home the same day. However, active surveillance is increasingly common for prostate cancer patients. Dr. Delacroix said this is becoming the preferred method when the cancer is localized and at a low risk of spreading. While men of all ages can be candidates for active surveillance – in which doctors regularly monitor the cancer with MRIs and biopsies – it can work

especially well for younger men who are interested in preserving sexual function and growing their families before considering more aggressive treatment. “I think the most complex part of what we do is matching the right treatment to the patient. That involves understanding what kind of quality of life they are looking for, their desires and goals and what side effects they are willing to potentially tolerate,” Dr. Delacroix said. “It can take them a few weeks to determine those goals. We also emphasize that most men who are treated for prostate cancer are going to be able to resume normal lives. That’s why we unpack the long-term consequences of each treatment.” Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Metairie is located at 2800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 140. Services include disease treatment, medical oncology, palliative care, patient navigation and social services, and support and survivorship. Visit marybird.org/metairie/ to learn more or schedule an appointment.

Advanced treatment and moments of human connection define cancer care at Mary Bird Perkins

or more than four decades, Patrick Dunne has built a life around beautiful objects and the stories they tell. As a decorator and founder of Lucullus Antiques in New Orleans, Dunne has written and spoken extensively about style, antiques, art, food and culture. His expertise has taken him to national television appearances and publications, plus trips around the world. At Serenity, the 200-plusyear-old Creole manor house he and Nathan Drewes own near Washington, La., history and beauty are part of everyday life. Good health has been vital to Dunne’s ability to make the most out of life. He has always exercised regularly. He’s never smoked or been a heavy drinker. A voracious reader of product labels, he can count on one hand the number of times he’s eaten fast food. So, when he began having concerning symptoms, he instinctually felt something was amiss. On the recommendation of Dr. George Karam, a longtime Louisiana physician and medical educator, Dunne met with Dr. Scott Delacroix, a urologic oncologist at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “I said, ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with me,’” Dunne recalled. “He gave me some tests. A few days later, he said, ‘It’s a good thing you’re here. I’m a cancer doctor, and that’s what you have.’” The cancer was approaching Stage 4 and was too close to other organs for surgery. Dr. Delacroix discussed options, including Elekta Unity, a n advanced MRI-guided adaptive radiation therapy system at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Baton Rouge. Treatment would mean 30 consecutive days of radiation. Dunne wasresistant to the idea. He and Drewes live and work in New Orleans, and had full business and social calendars. Plus, there was no guarantee the treatment would work. “When Dr. Delacroix explained it to me, I called Dr. Karam and said I wasn’t going to do this. It would be a huge disruption, and I didn’t want to take advantage of Nathan’s generosity,” Dunne said. “Dr. Karam said it wouldn’t be right to not use the resources available to me. He explained the potential consequences if I didn’t do the treatment and the possible effects if I did it. He said it would be better for the people around me if I tried it and it didn’t work, rather than not trying at all. That’s when it clicked for me.” Elektra Unity combines MRI imaging with radiation therapy, allowing clinicians to visualize a tumor and surrounding anatomy, then adapt the radiation as needed. There are only a few dozen such machines in the United States, and Dunne felt fortunate that the one at Mary Bird Perkins was within driving distance of home. “I knew this would be a supreme spiritual act of patience for me, and it truly was,” Dunne said. “But, I was very lucky. I had access to this treatment. I was able to ride to and from there in a comfortable vehicle. I had Nathan, who was willing to rearrange his schedule, care for me and make the drives. In those ways, I was very fortunate.” From his first visits, Dunne noticed something different about the atmosphere at Mary Bird Perkins. Receptionists greeted him warmly, and within a few days, were complimenting his bow ties. Those feelings of kindness and connection followed

him into the treatment room. The radiation team – medical physicist Jennifer Voss, and radiation therapists Trevante Taylor and Dally Munn – offered choices of music to listen to during his sessions. A longtime opera fan, Dunne soon brought lists of his preferred selections. The therapists, who were unfamiliar with the genre, asked about the music and became interested in his choices. Near the end of his treatment, Dunne learned they had kept his lists for future reference. During one session, Dunne began to cry while listening to legendary soprano Maria Callas. A therapist noticed his watery eyes, sensed that he was particularly emotional, and immediately embraced him. “It was one of the most magical healing experiences,” Dunne said. “There was no fear of it being inappropriate. It was a spontaneous human reaction, from one person to another. Everyone at Mary Bird Perkins is like that. It’s humanism in action.” There were lighter moments, too. One day, when Dunne was feeling discouraged, the team asked him to settle a debate over whether Taylor should buy a certain pair of boots. Dunne happily cast the deciding vote – a hard no. He regularly dispensed fashion advice, helped one team member decide on a new living room paint color and regularly brought treats from New Orleans bakeries to the team. “I don’t think these moments would happen in most other medical facilities,” he said. “When I completed treatment and they asked me to ring the bell, I did it to give the staff the credit. I didn’t feel like I had accomplished anything. They did all the work.” Voss said the team’s relationship with Dunne made an impact on everyone. “He brightened our days just as much as we hoped to brighten his,” she said. “We were truly sad to see our relationship with him come to an end, but we were also incredibly happy that he chose to have his treatment at Mary Bird Perkins. His story reflects not only the care he received, but also the meaningful connection he developed with the entire treatment team.” Dunne is officially in remission. He has a full slate of professional projects on deck. His and Drewes’ weekends at Serenity are filled with reading, music, cooking, gardening and spoiling their two large dogs. In many ways, life is back to normal. But, the experience has changed some things for Dunne. Growing up, discussing medical problems was off-limits. As an adult, he found the topic boring, and as someone who describes himself as “neurotically private,” he has long preferred not to get into the details of his own condition. Yet, his Mary Bird Perkins experience was so transformative – in more ways than one – that he is ready to share their impact with others. “If somebody tells me they or a loved one has cancer, I tell them they need to look at Mary Bird Perkins,” he said. “It’s exceptional medical care and exceptional personal attention.” Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other location in the region. Its culture of innovation helps attract the best personnel in the country, including expert physicians, highly specialized scientists and forward-thinking leaders. The mission is to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research and education. Visit MARYBIRD.org to learn more.

Mary Bird Perkins puts holistic health and survivorship at the center of cancer care

or many cancer patients, completing treatment can feel like crossing a finish line. But, even when the disease is in remission, the effects of treatment can affect a person’s daily life for months or years. At Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Metairie, physicians place a significant emphasis on that next chapter, helping patients manage the physical and emotional impacts and return as closely as possible to the lives they had before cancer. “You’re not just a number here. We dedicate time and resources to each individual, and there are staff members everywhere, including several social workers on site at all times,” said Dr. Matthew Mutter, a urologist at Mary Bird Perkins. The Metairie location specializes in genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular. Those forms of the disease can have long-term effects including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction, even when treatment is successful. Dr. Scott Delacroix, a urologic oncologist at the Metairie location, said doctors discuss those possibilities with patients before treatment begins. “We have learned that it is really important to address misconceptions about sexual function upfront. We don’t want to wait for the patient to tell us three years later that they are depressed because they feel their quality of life is hampered,” Dr. Delacroix said. “We like to have those conversations early on so we can help patients get where they want to be.” Discussions about sexual health and other intimate concerns can feel embarrassing or uncomfortable for some men. But, at Mary Bird Perkins, physicians have created an environment where patients can speak openly about their experiences and concerns without awkwardness or fear of judgment. Those conversations are an important first step toward identifying solutions. “I tell patients I’m just a simple, regular guy who happens to be a urologist. It’s important to me to build a rapport quickly,” Dr. Mutter said. “I also tell them they’re not the only person in this situation and their condition is more common than they think. I also let them know there are treatment options, so they don’t have to live like this.” As part of its emphasis on survivorship, Mary Bird Perkins physicians also see the cancer treatment process as an opportunity to focus on a patient’s broader health. Dr. Delacroix noted that many men have had little medical care prior to a diagnosis.

“Some men don’t go to the doctor at all for years, until they start having significant symptoms. We don’t disparage them for that. Instead, we try to take advantage of the chance to improve other aspects of their health,” he said. In particular, Dr. Delacroix said many patients have histories of smoking or excessive drinking, or they are clinically overweight. Those factors can lead to additional conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. “When they see us and we tell them these things, it’s often the first time they have heard it or thought about it,” he said. “They are surprised when we tell them that their chance of dying from their lifestyle is higher than their chance of dying from prostate cancer. They develop a new perception of their mortality and are open to making major lifestyle changes.” Dr. Mutter said the growing emphasis on survivorship reflects a broader understanding of what a successful cancer outcome should mean. Survival remains the first goal. But helping patients regain function, confidence and quality of life is increasingly part of the definition of success. “We see patients from all over Louisiana, as well as other states,” Dr. Mutter said. “All it takes is a single visit with us for them to understand that they not alone in their situation and Mary Bird Perkins is here to help.” Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Metairie is located at 2800 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Suite 140. Services include disease treatment, medical oncology, palliative care, patient navigation and social services, and support and survivorship. Visit marybird.org/ metairie/ to learn more or schedule an appointment.

4S ✦ Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune

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