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Benson frustrated by Saints’ 1-4 start

Team owner says record 'not acceptable' BY ROD WALKER and MATTHEW PARAS

speaking at the Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club luncheon Tuesday. Staff writers “That is not acceptable to me,” New Orleans Saints fans aren’t Benson said about the 1-4 record. the only ones frustrated about the “And it falls short of what our fans truly deserve. I hear the frustrateam’s 1-4 start this season. Saints owner Gayle Benson ex- tion directed towards our team and pressed her frustration, too, while our organization. It is not lost on

Moore and general managme. Our fans invest their time and their hearts in the er Mickey Loomis directly, Saints. They are right to while also taking personal expect more than we have blame for the situation. delivered.” “Kellen Moore and his In an eight-minute coaches are responsible speech, Benson issued a for preparing our players very rare in-season rebuke Benson to perform,” Benson said. of the Saints’ direction, put“Mickey Loomis and our football staff are responting serious pressure on the team to turn its record around. sible for building a roster capable She even called out coach Kellen of sustained success. Our players

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are responsible for their preparation and execution. I am responsible for holding this organization accountable.” Moore is in his second season with the club. Loomis, who has been employed since 2000 and remained in his role since 2002, has been Benson’s sole general manager with the Saints since she took

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‘Open court’ issue still far from settled in Orleans Judge closed courtroom for Murrill indictment

BY MATT BRUCE Staff writer

lated to Hurricane Ida in 2021. “The bayous are who we are,” said Noah Lirette, the parish’s chief administrative officer. “It’s important we take care of them, because when we take care of them, we take care of ourselves.” Balanced on a ﬂoating platform in the bayou Wednesday, the excavator

A report released Friday found lapses in how Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce deputies reacted after a judge ordered reporters from his courtroom so a grand jury could indict Attorney General Liz Murrill. But the 32-page internal affairs report left open a question that’s lingered since reporters and sheriff’s deputies clashed July 2 in the hallway outside Judge Leon Roche’s locked courtroom. Was the judge right to send the public out, when state law calls for indictments to be returned in “open court”? The Louisiana Supreme Court initially called Roche’s decision wrong, as it stayed the case against the Republican attorney general on 16 counts of public intimidation and malfeasance in ofﬁce. Three months later, the issue remains far from settled inside the Orleans Parish criminal courthouse, where judges have routinely told bailiffs to clear courtrooms for grand juries, according to accounts from the Sheriff’s Office

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An excavator lifts an abandoned steel boat from Bayou Petit Caillou during a vessel removal project in Chauvin last week. BY MARGARET KATES

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It took more than two hours and the power of a large excavator to pull the 20-foot steel boat from its watery grave. But at least it was being removed. The difficulty in pulling the abandoned boat from Bayou Petit Caillou in Chauvin last week illustrated a persis-

tent problem across Louisiana’s coast. An untold number of abandoned and derelict vessels pose navigation and environmental hazards, but there are few options to clear them. There has been at least one notable example of progress recently. Terrebonne Parish is targeting dozens of abandoned boats for removal from its waterways, with the help of a grant, a nonproﬁt and insurance proceeds re-

Davis campaign has strong grassroots effort Candidate seeks to offset Letlow’s advantages BY TYLER BRIDGES Staff writer

Katrina Robertson was looking for potential Jamie Davis voters Saturday as she canvassed on Chamberlain Street in Baker. Spotting a man in work clothes in his front yard, Robertson walked up to him and began a pitch for Davis, a farmer from Tensas Parish who is the Democratic candidate in this fall’s U.S. Senate election.

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The man identiﬁed himself as John Green, said he keeps up with the news and plans to vote for Davis, not U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, the Republican candidate. “He’s all for Louisiana,” H H H Green told Robertson. Robertson smiled, handed him a campaign brochure and said, “Make sure you tell all your friends, your family and members of your church.” As she walked away, she noted Green’s support in a campaign app on her cellphone. If Davis is to overcome tall odds in the Nov. 3 election, people like Robertson will have played a key role. Davis

has built an extensive grassroots effort and digital network and is relying on that to overcome Letlow’s huge money advantage in the Senate election. The campaign has 25 paid H H H organizers throughout the state and 4,000 volunteers who are knocking on doors, making phone calls, sending texts and posting video of Davis on digital media, said Kaitlyn Joshua, statewide ﬁeld organizer. Davis and his team are targeting independent voters dismayed with Presi-

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Katrina Robertson, right, and Tonnia Jacobs look at a map together to figure out what doors to knock on next while ä See DAVIS, page 5A canvassing for Jamie Davis in Baker on Saturday.

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SEOUL, South Korea — A 59-yearold man stabbed at least eight people Tuesday at a shopping mall in the South Korean city of Incheon, police and fire ofﬁcials said. One victim was in life-threatening condition and received surgery at a nearby hospital. The suspect attacked shoppers as he moved through the mall before business owners and bystanders subdued him, according to Incheon’s Namdong District Police Station and witnesses. The man has a history of violent offenses and mental illness and was required to wear an electronic monitoring anklet, according to South Korea’s Justice Ministry. The man’s name was not released, in keeping with South Korean practice for most criminal suspects. Witnesses told South Korean media that the attacker appeared to have knives tied to both hands and stabbed people in different parts of the mall while moving up and down the ﬂoors on an escalator.

CVS to pay $315M to settle opioid case WASHINGTON — CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday. The settlement resolves a lawsuit brought in 2024 that accused the healthcare giant of providing massive amounts of opioids and other controlled substances “to fuel its own profits at the expense of public health and safety.” It’s the latest effort by the federal government to hold accountable companies that officials have alleged helped fuel the U.S. addiction and overdose crisis. “Today’s settlement is a significant milestone in the Justice Department’s efforts to combat the opioid epidemic by cracking down on pharmacies who unlawfully fulfill prescriptions for controlled substances,” Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward said in an emailed statement.

Police confiscate robot that groped 16-year-old COLOGNE, Germany — German authorities opened an investigation into possible sexual harassment after a robot controlled by two young men touched the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl and made thrusting movements toward her, police said. Police in the western city of Cologne responded after the incident overnight Saturday to Sunday in which the robot’s suspected 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion were said to have ﬁlmed the alleged assault. They were said to have streamed the incident and commentated on it online. Cologne police spokesman Christoph Bermel said the two male teenagers have not been charged but are considered suspects, and investigators were examining whether the robot’s movements were preprogrammed or controlled in real time. Police were unfamiliar with this type of incident, he said.

Fla. executes man who sought death sentence STARKE, Fla. — A Florida prisoner who said he killed his cellmate speciﬁcally to get on death row was executed Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the attack. James Robertson, 63, declined to offer any last words before receiving a three-drug injection and was pronounced dead about 10 minutes later. It was a stark contrast to the failed execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee two weeks ago, where she was rushed to the hospital after surviving two lethal doses of pentobarbital. Robertson’s execution, the first in Florida since Pike, comes at a time of escalating attention on the death penalty in the United States.

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BY KATE BRUMBACK, RUSS BYNUM, KATHY MCCORMACK and JOHN SEEWER Associated Press

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Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, speaks as President Donald Trump listens at a 2025 reception celebrating Greek Independence Day in the East Room of the White House. Guilfoyle resigned Tuesday.

Guilfoyle resigns amid misconduct allegations

wish her well.” tation, and my integrity.” Ambassador accused we“She went to Greece. She was do“I have dedicated my profesa good job, but we didn’t like sional life to ﬁghting for justice, of offering to trade ing what we were reading,” Trump standing up for what is right, and influence for money said just after Guilfoyle’s resigna- defending the values that make

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WASHINGTON — The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct, and she announced within two hours that she was quitting, ending days of talk and speculation about her professional fate. Guilfoyle insisted that she would “vigorously defend” herself. President Donald Trump’s administration had said earlier Tuesday it had asked Guilfoyle to leave her post after she faced severe criticism over allegations she engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. That revelation came in response to a question to freshly minted White House press secretary Katie Zacharia at her ﬁrst media brieﬁng Tuesday morning. Zacharia said Guilfoyle “has been a wonderful asset to the team, and

tion, which was posted on her X account. He said he had not spoken to her but “she will not be there.” Guilfoyle’s departure comes after its possibility was previewed to The Associated Press over the weekend and Trump registered his unhappiness on Monday at reports about her alleged conduct. Those comments came a day after the AP, citing a senior U.S. official, reported that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct. In a series of stories dating to late last month, The Wall Street Journal has reported questionable conduct by Guilfoyle, including an alleged threat to a host country official, accepting improper gifts and services and offering to use her influence inside the Republican administration in return for the payment of a large credit card bill. Guilfoyle addressed the accusations directly in her resignation post on X, saying, “These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my repu-

America exceptional,” she said. “I will not allow false accusations to deﬁne my decades of public service.” In a statement released late Sunday, Guilfoyle’s lawyers denied that she had done anything wrong and claimed that the money she was seeking from a Trump donor was payment for services — public appearances and speaking engagements that predate her ambassadorial nomination — that had not been paid. The lawyers, David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, also rejected allegations of impropriety related to Guilfoyle’s travel on private planes, saying that before every such trip she “sought, obtained and followed State Department guidance and followed the Department’s travel regulations.” They did not immediately return calls Tuesday. After defending Guilfoyle following the ﬁrst report, Rubio declined to comment publicly on the growing allegations. Last week, Rubio said: “Our ambassador has been a strong ambassador here.”

Cornell suspends parties at active fraternity houses State police gain role in investigating campus assault reports

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Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school’s latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation. The measures announced Tuesday by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff include a suspension of all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026-27 academic year and a new “zero tolerance” policy for violations that would result in the immediate emergency suspension of a chapter. “These measures will provide time for a thorough review of fraternity life at Cornell to determine whether and how it can safely continue,” Kotlikoff wrote in a letter to the campus community. Cornell has more than 20 active fraternities afﬁliated with its Interfraternity Council. The council did not immediately respond to an email request for comment. It’s not immediately clear if Cornell’s actions would extend to parties and events held off campus. It’s not the first time Cornell has cracked down on fraternity parties. The university temporarily suspended them in 2022 after reports of a sexual assault and students being drugged at fraternityafﬁliated housing. Cornell also tightened fraternity safety

ATLANTA — Witnesses watched in horror as a man riding a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia was ejected from his seat, almost seeming to hover above the car before hitting several people and falling to his death. The nightmarish death prompted Six Flags to temporarily close nine similar coasters across North America. Police and a state agency that oversees ride inspections are investigating, but many questions remained Tuesday, including how the man fell out and whether there were problems with his restraints. The man, a school employee from Atlanta, was killed Monday while riding Goliath, the park’s tallest roller coaster with a ﬁrst hill of 200 feet. “It looked like he was hovering because the car was moving underneath him,” said Nick Mendenhall, who had just ridden Goliath with his son and was watching the coaster cars passing overhead. The man fell headfirst back into the coaster, Mendenhall said, then was ejected from the ride on its ﬁnal turn. “It felt like slow-motion, but it happened in an instant,” Mendenhall said. “I was just praying in those moments. I was praying: ‘God, please let him stay in that car.’” Goliath towers above the entrance at Six Flags over Georgia just outside Atlanta with a series of hills and turns. It doesn’t take riders upside down. There are no seat belts. Instead, riders are restrained with lap bars that pull down over their legs and waist. The man who died was 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, according to Cobb County police. Investigators and park employees told investigators that he was thrown from the coaster before striking other patrons.

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Demonstrators attend an Oct. 5 protest against Cornell University’s handling of the alleged 2024 gang rape case.

rules in 2019 after freshman Antonio Tsialas was found dead in a gorge following an alleged hazing incident. A year earlier, a fraternity was placed on probation over a contest in which members competed to have sex with women they considered overweight. The university president said the school would begin conversations with students and faculty experts about “the development of safe social alternatives” to Greek life party culture and invest money to get those initiatives off the ground. Kotlikoff also committed to adding a case manager to the school’s Ofﬁce of Civil Rights to help those who report sexual misconduct on the Cornell campus navigate the process, and to working with New York State Police to allow its criminal investigators — who are independent of Cornell — to investigate allegations. Crimes reported on Cornell’s campus are generally investigated by campus police, a department that has full law enforcement powers but is controlled by the university.

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Continued from page 1A report. One veteran bailiff described it as “standard procedure.” Several judges and litigators who subscribe to that closed-door tradition say it’s meant to protect grand jurors who investigate in secret from being outed or inﬂuenced. Others consider it an illegal denial of access to public proceedings. Murrill cried foul after Roche closed his courtroom for her indictment over threatening letters she sent to city ofﬁcials. She pointed to state law that says indictments “shall be returned into the district court in open court.” The Louisiana Supreme Court cited news reports from the day of Murrill’s indictment to cast shade on Roche’s decision. A majority found the law means that “grand jury returns occur in the public eye.” The decision wasn’t final, however, and the court hasn’t revisited the question since special prosecutor Laurie White dismissed Murrill’s indictment in late July.

Views from the bench Elsewhere in Louisiana, officials say closing courtrooms for grand jury returns is uncommon. Jefferson Parish courtrooms are typically open to the public for them, according to 24th Judicial District Attorney Paul Connick’s ofﬁce. Chief Judge Don Johnson, of the 19th Judicial District Court, said the same is true in Baton Rouge. Frederick Welter, a top prosecutor for District Attorney Don Landry in Acadiana, said he’s not seen the public cleared from a Lafayette courtroom in 25 years of presenting cases to grand juries. In New Orleans, Judicial Administrator Rob Kazik said judges have met to review the Supreme Court’s stay order in Murrill’s case, but there’s no sign of a unified response from the 12 district judges.

Several New Orleans judges agreed in interviews that grand jury returns typically take place in near-empty courtrooms with only a judge, prosecutor, clerk and court reporter around. They disagreed on the meaning of “open court.” District Judge Kimya Holmes said that with her, the public is always free to watch. “If I’m on the bench, the court is open,” Holmes said. “I had the grand jury for six months, and the courtroom was open every single time.” Judge Camille Buras, who faces an election challenge from Roche in the fallout of legislation to shrink the court, said she’s rarely if ever cleared her courtroom for indictments. The most she recalled over 28 years is removing jailed defendants from court, Buras said. Removing the public altogether would take a “compelling, exceptional reason,” Buras said. “I don’t ever remember there being a problem with a return or grand juror anonymity.” The court’s newest judge, John Fuller, however, said he keeps the public out to protect jurors. Letting in the public would “ﬂy in the face” of grand jury secrecy, said Fuller, a longtime defense attorney. Fuller said he’s fought cases in more than 20 Louisiana parishes. “And guess what I have never seen: an indictment returned before an audience of the general

“I was worried about the grand jurors’ safety. That was my ultimate goal. I had to protect them from their identity being revealed. I had to protect their privacy. I had to protect them from possible retaliation that may have come as a result.”

them from possible retaliation that may have come as a result.” Roche said his research supported his view, including a 2023 appeals court ruling that found a judge on the bench counts. “I couldn’t find a single case that said open court means the public is allowed to be in the courtroom,” he said. Roche claims his closures JUDGE LEON ROCHE the day of Murrill’s indictment were the only time he’s shut out the public. He said he never told deputies to kick public.” The grand jury’s probe of media out of the building. Murrill, which The TimesPicayune revealed a few Open courts really open? days earlier, drew an unusuJurists and legal experts differed on whether Roche al crowd. With District Attorney Ja- went too far. “I think an open courtroom son Williams recused as an alleged victim of Murrill, is, in fact, an open courtroom,” the citizen jurors convened said Keva Landrum, a former in the courthouse basement judge and district attorney in instead of their usual meet- New Orleans. “Grand jurors, ing place in the District At- yes, there is a level of secrecy. But I don’t think that you can torney’s Ofﬁce. Roche described a media close the courtroom — just swarm in a recent interview. like in a murder trial — unless He said he received reports there is a speciﬁc, articulated that reporters tried to speak to entering jurors. Other reporters, he said, peeked through a window of the jurors’ meeting room and tried to eavesdrop. Roche said he feared they’d start taking snapshots or videos. “I was worried about the grand jurors’ safety,” Roche said. “That was my ultimate goal. I had to protect them from their identity being revealed. I had to protect their privacy. I had to protect

reason.” Will Snowden, a Loyola University law professor who founded education and advocacy group The Juror Project, agreed. “There is this transparency component that is abided by,” Snowden said. “When people are being charged in the community, the community has to witness it.” Advocates from the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press condemned Roche’s order as unconstitutional, claiming in a public letter that he failed to hear objections. The group offered training. The court’s chief judge, Magistrate Judge Juana Marine Lombard, said she shared the letter and urged the judges to follow opencourt procedures. Lombard, who does not handle grand juries, called the issue “a double-edged sword.” “If the jurors start to feel unsafe, if they start to feel their identity is compromised, it’s going to be that much harder for us to get

those people here,” she said. James Carter, a former criminal justice commissioner in New Orleans who is now president of the National Bar Association, agreed with Roche’s interpretation. He said open court rules are rooted in constitutional guarantees to an impartial jury, legal counsel and a speedy trial. “That framework has many different interpretations,” Carter said. Snowden views it differently, deﬁning open court as one that lets in the general public barring overt safety risks. “The governor talks about launching an investigation, sending state troopers to ﬁnd out what’s going on with the grand jurors,” Snowden said. “So what he (Roche) was worried about is actually coming to fruition. But it is not in the regular course of business for grand jury indictments to be returned in a closed courtroom.”

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board, plastic from chairs and a multitude of other contaminants can leach into the waterway, damaging water quality, Keating said. In some cases, diesel fuel can leak into the water. In the case of an active leak, the U.S. Coast Guard is dispatched to clean up the spill and mitigate the damage, Keating said. It can cost anywhere from a few

thousand to hundreds of thousands of dollars to remove a derelict boat from the waterway, Keating said, depending on its size and position. Many local governments do not have the funds to do it, she said. “The cost of removing the boat is typically more than the value of the boat itself,” Keating said. “We have to find sustainable, affordable ways to dispose of boats at the

agency does not track the locations of abandoned and derelict vessels in the state. It works with local governments and private citizens to identify the last registered owners of a reported abandoned vessel, though sometimes that can’t be conﬁrmed. It is “undetermined” how many abandoned and derelict vessels are in Louisiana, Russo said. The BoatUS Foundation obtained a $10 million grant in 2023 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Marine Debris Program to address abandoned and derelict vessels around the country. The funds were appropriated as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2022, Keating said. Terrebonne Parish was one of 10 recipients of grant funds, Keating said. After the distribution of the money, some of the remaining funds will be used for improving the foundation’s “abandoned and derelict vessel” database, which relies on public input. The foundation will be hosting a conference on abandoned and derelict vessels at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown New Orleans in December, Keating said. The “Turning the Tide” summit is also funded by the NOAA grant.

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Abandoned boats can become more dangerous if they sink to the bottom, said Alanna Keating, director of outreach for BoatUS. Boaters may not be aware that there’s anything there and collide with them. As water and mud ﬁll an abandoned boat, chemicals left on

A worker sprays water to remove mud from an abandoned steel boat as an excavator lifts it from Bayou Petit Caillou in Chauvin.

end of their lives.” In Louisiana, boat owners are not required to hold insurance, Lirette said. And if officials are unable to locate the owners, the local government is left to conduct the removal. It can take three to six months for officials to prepare for a boat removal, Lirette said. It requires lining up funding, giving boat owners adequate time to claim their vessel and obtaining the necessary permits to do the project. But Lirette said he hopes there won’t be as many abandoned boats in the future. He said owners are now more motivated to remove their boat instead of letting them become property of the parish. Gross littering fines for abandoning a boat have doubled, Lirette said. And a 2025 law passed by the Louisiana Legislature required the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to create regulations for salvaging or removing abandoned boats. The new law gives people who aren’t the owners the opportunity to salvage a damaged or derelict boat, which Lirette hopes will reduce the number of owner-abandoned vessels. Jason Russo, boating law administrator with the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, said the

Environmental and safety hazard

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Continued from page 1A dent Donald Trump and Democrats who didn’t vote for the party’s candidate in recent elections. “I’m going to be your next senator,” Davis tells crowds at every stop. That’s not how the Letlow campaign sees it.

Letlow’s advantage Letlow is broadcasting two television ads now with more to come given that she has raised so much more money than Davis. Two outside groups have broadcast ads in her support as well. Her Letlow campaign is also phone banking and targeting voters with texts and digital media. L e t l o w ’s campaign Davis notes that Republican candidates received 401,000 votes in the closed May primary when she and state Treasurer John Fleming knocked out U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, and the two advanced to the Republican runoff. The Democratic candidates won 344,000 votes as Davis and Gary Crockett advanced to the runoff. Letlow and Fleming then combined for 316,000 votes in June when Letlow won the Republican nomination, while Davis and Crockett collected 196,000 votes when Davis won to set up the upcoming election to replace Cassidy. The Letlow campaign also notes that Republicans

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Continued from page 1A over as the team’s owner upon her late husband Tom’s death in 2018. During her speech, Benson said she would not “accept this level of performance” nor make excuses for the team’s performance. The Saints have lost three straight games — all at home in the Caesars Superdome. The team now faces a pivotal two-game stretch in which the Saints will travel for Sunday’s game against the New York Giants and then host the NFL’s ﬁrst-ever game in France against the Pittsburgh Steelers. “I am committed to making the decisions necessary to improve this team,” she said. “Everyone in this organization understands the urgency. We must prepare better, execute consistently and correct the mistakes that are costing us the games.” Benson was particularly unhappy with the team’s Monday night loss Oct. 5 to the Atlanta Falcons. That game came on a night the team and city celebrated the 20-year anniversary of

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Tonnia Jacobs, from right, Paula White, Shannon Myles and Christina Routin walk through a neighborhood while canvassing for Jamie Davis in Baker on Saturday. steadily gained ground on Democrats in voter registration figures before finally passing them this year and becoming the biggest political party in Louisiana. “You can’t take anything for granted,” said Letlow campaign manager Parker Carey. “Julia has a clear path to victory, and our focus is on executing that. We know we have to earn every vote.” The Senate campaign has generated little interest since the June runoff, with Letlow running a low-profile campaign, choosing to avoid mentioning Davis during her campaign appearances and TV ads and refusing his call for a debate.

Limited focus on issues Neither candidate is spending much time talking about the issues. Davis recently rolled out a platform of “Louisiana First” policies that includes protecting rural hospitals from closing, opposing the use of eminent domain to

the ﬁrst game in the Dome after Hurricane Katrina. “Losing this year’s anniversary game to Atlanta truly disappointed me,” she said. Benson also indicated she was not pleased with last weekend’s 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The owner noted the Saints inducted Drew Brees into the team’s Ring of Honor, only for her team to not uphold the same standard the Hall of Fame quarterback set during his playing days. “His legacy includes a championship, extraordinary records and a lasting commitment to New Orleans,” she said. “It also includes a standard of preparation, discipline and accountability. The best way to honor that legacy is to uphold those standards today.” Benson’s strong statement Tuesday came as a major surprise. The 79-year-old rarely speaks publicly about her team in season and when she does, her comments are typically supportive. Last November, in an interview with The TimesPicayune, Benson said she was disappointed in slow starts from the Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans

seize property for private carbon capture and sequestration projects and restoring SNAP benefits for the poor that were eliminated in the One Big Beautiful Bill passed by Trump and Congress last year with Letlow’s backing. Letlow’s web page says, “Julia will work with President Trump to keep the border secure, rebuild American energy dominance, protect our elections, cut taxes for working families, restore law and order, defend conservative values, and put Louisiana and America ﬁrst.” Both campaigns are gearing up for the early voting period, which lasts for a week beginning Tuesday and ending Oct. 27. Republicans and Democrats alike see Davis running more strongly than recent Democratic Senate candidates, who haven’t won more than 40% of the vote since 2014, when then-U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu lost her reelection campaign with 44%. But national prognostica-

— Benson’s NBA team — but stood by Loomis. She called the idea of ﬁring Loomis “ridiculous,” saying he does a “great job” and has been one of the top general managers in the NFL. She also said then that she was excited about Moore, believing that he had the makeup to be a “very special coach.” But that was then. At the lectern, Benson said her team couldn’t take its fans’ loyalty for granted, noting, “generations have built their Sundays around the Saints.” But Benson also knows what she said won’t be enough. “Words will not restore our fans’ confidence,” she said. “Our performance must do that.”

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Cassidy and Fleming supporters who are not sold on Letlow. On Griffon’s show, Davis talked about his love for bass fishing — “that’s my favorite,” chimed in Griffon — and said Trump’s tariffs have hurt Louisiana farmers by raising the cost of their goods. On Cunningham’s show, Davis described himself as “just a common guy with strong values who believes that a man should get out and go to work. If you put in the work, you shall reap the harvest.” Afterward, Cunningham said Davis “comes across as very genuine.” Letlow has yet to appear on either host’s program during this election cycle. Letlow has been engaged in what she calls “a listening tour” that will take her throughout the state. She visited Monroe, Jena and Lake Charles on Tuesday. “Never in a million years did I think that this little girl from north Louisiana would be serving in the U.S. House of Representatives,” Letlow told a crowd in St. Tammany Parish last week. “It has been the highest honor and

calling of my life.” In one campaign ad, Letlow said she is holding the Federal Emergency Management Agency and big insurance companies accountable to lower flood insurance costs in Louisiana. In another, she said she is fighting to ban “Communist China” from owning land in the United States. For now, Davis is crisscrossing the state — he made six stops in New Orleans on Tuesday and one in Gonzales — and counting on his grassroots network. Tonnia Jacobs joined Robertson in canvassing for Davis on Saturday, lamenting that many people weren’t home or wouldn’t answer the door. But in other neighborhoods, Jacobs said, “I’m getting a lot of Republicans voting under the table for Jamie.” Still, Letlow’s campaign feels good about their chances. “We’re grateful for all the support from the Republican ecosystem at large, and we’re confident that everyone is doing what they can to elect Julia,” said Carey, the campaign manager.

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ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests and was confirmed during surgery. The statement made no mention of treatment going forward, and the Vatican said doctors were not currently speaking of chemotherapy or other therapies Pope Leo XIV pending the results of other tests. The Vatican press office noted the medical statement spoke of the “radical” removal of the lobe as an indication that doctors removed all suspect tissue in hopes of removing any lingering traces of the cancer. Leo’s lymph nodes also would have been removed and tested, to determine if the cancer had spread, and there was no word yet on those test results. “Adenocarcinoma is the most common (type of lung cancer), also with the most favorable prognosis,” said Dr. Stephen Liu, a lung cancer expert at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. “While we know the diagnosis, we now need to know the stage.” “We now need to know how big it is, how many spots in the lung are involved. Is it just one nodule, or more than one, and the lymph nodes, are they cancerous?” Liu said. If the cancer has spread, more tests will be needed to determine what kind of therapy to pursue, he said.

Options include chemotherapy, a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy or targeted therapy, which involves oral pills for specific cancers. The 71-year-old was in the operating room for about three hours, the statement said. The surgery itself lasted approximately 90 minutes. “The surgery was successful, and there were no complications,” the statement said, adding that the pope later returned to his room. Leo had walked into Rome’s Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier in the day and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him. The Vatican said the surgery would be performed by a team led by Gemelli’s chief thoracic surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora. The American pontiff has offered a rare level of transparency about the first publicly disclosed major health problem of his 17-month papacy. He revealed the discovery of the localized nodule during his Sunday noon prayer and announced that he would have it removed. Oncologists said prior to the operation that even if the nodule turned out to be cancerous, Leo’s prognosis would be “excellent” since it would have been removed at an early stage. The Vatican on Monday canceled all Leo’s audiences through Tuesday. While Gemelli has a specific papal apartment that past popes have used, complete with a private chapel on the 10th floor, Leo will actually be staying in a nearby room since the papal apartment is undergoing renovations, according to the Vatican press office. There was no word on whether Leo would be able to keep his planned trip to South America next month. Oncologists often advise patients not to fly for three weeks after surgery — which would give the pope

just the interval needed to make his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, depending on his recovery. The current itinerary for the trip is ambitious and the longest of his papacy to date, calling for Leo to clock just over 19,000 miles on a dozen flights and two helicopter rides, and a signiﬁcant altitude change in Peru. “He has decided to undergo surgery soon in order to not change his plans for future overseas trips, so there is no need to worry, as it is not an emergency,” said Tokyo Cardinal Kikuchi Tsutomu, who saw Leo on Monday. A lung nodule is a small abnormal area measuring less than 1.2 inches that sometimes appears on a CT scan of the chest or abdomen. Often, the scans are done to investigate trauma or a lung infection, unrelated to a lung cancer screening. A nodule can be benign or malignant, and oftentimes surgical removal is recommended both to establish whether it is cancer and to treat a malignancy while it is still localized. This is believed to be the second hospitalization for Leo, who is known to be sporty and in good shape, with weekly tennis games and swimming. As a young missionary priest, he came down with typhoid fever in 1985, soon after arriving in Chulucanas, Peru. The illness and hospitalization were a cathartic moment for him to decide to stay in the poverty and discomfort of Peru after living in relative comfort in Rome — a decision that ultimately paved the way to his papacy, according to an interview

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serves more than 70,000 LHCC OptumRx. Now, starting in January, four patients each year,” the letter insurers are on track to offer says. In a Sept. 22 news release, LouMedicaid plans in Louisiana, down from six last year. isiana Healthcare Connections As of August, 1.2 million said contract negotiations were BY ALYSE PFEIL people are enrolled in Healthy ongoing at that time. Staff writer Louisiana, the state’s Medicaid “The current agreements are Healthcare coverage by one of program, which provides health approximately 15 years old,” the the state’s four remaining Med- insurance to poor and disabled news release said. “In the years icaid insurers is in question due people. Of those, roughly 357,000 since they were established, to a contract dispute between the are insured through Louisiana health care delivery, technology and expectations for collaborainsurer and the state’s largest Healthcare Connections. health system, health officials tion between health plans and Contract dispute said Monday. providers have evolved considLouisiana Healthcare ConnecIt is unclear why Louisiana erably. Louisiana Healthcare tions is one of four plans current- Healthcare Connections, owned Connections believes its partnerly slated to provide Medicaid by parent company Centene, ship with Ochsner should evolve coverage in Louisiana next year. and Ochsner have not reached as well.” But in June, the company told an agreement. State Sen. Patrick McMath, Louisiana Healthcare Connec- R-Covington, mentioned the Ochsner Health it plans to end its contract with the health sys- tions did not respond to a request impasse during a Senate health committee meeting Monday, tem effective Dec. 1, according for comment. Ochsner provided a statement calling the stalled agreement to a recent letter Ochsner sent to Louisiana Department of Health but did not answer questions “very concerning.” In an interview, McMath said about what is causing the disMedicaid Director Seth Gold. he wants to be sure Medicaid Without Ochsner providers in agreement. network, Louisiana Healthcare “As the largest provider of beneficiaries across the state Connections could fall short of Medicaid services across the have coverage, especially as Louisiana is on track to network adequacy standards, state of Louisiana, our drop to four Medicaid government requirements that focus is always on supplans. He said he’s hopeinsurers cover enough doctors porting the health and and hospitals for patients, Gold well-being of the people ful the companies will resaid Monday. and communities we solve their differences. The contract dispute and un- serve,” Ochsner’s state“When there’s a discertainty about the Medicaid ment said. “We work agreement with the largplan’s future come after two closely with state leadest health system in the of Louisiana’s other Medicaid ers toward that shared McMath state, Ochsner, that has insurers announced within the goal. As part of that on70,000 Louisiana Healthlast 12 months that they will no going collaboration, we recently care Connections patients, we’re longer provide coverage in the provided LDH with an update on gonna be paying to see how those state. our provider network agreement negotiations are going,” he said. Healthy Blue, owned by par- with Louisiana Healthcare ConGold, the Medicaid director, ent company Elevance, decided nections. By being proactive and noted that “failure to reach an this year to leave Louisiana’s forthcoming about the status of agreement would lead to OchMedicaid market effective Jan. those discussions, our goal is to sner no longer being in network 1. The company has not said why help ensure Medicaid beneﬁcia- for LHCC starting December 1.” it is ending services here, though ries have clear information and He said the Health DepartElevance reportedly announced can continue receiving the care ment will ensure LHCC meets this summer that it planned to they need without disruption.” the state’s standards for patients’ downsize its Medicaid business In a letter dated Oct. 9 to the access to care. in a number of states due to weak Health Department, Ochsner “We’re continuing to run the proﬁt margins. said that since June it has “con- network adequacy reviews to And in December 2025, Louisi- tinued good-faith negotiations to make sure that they can meet ana did not renew its Medicaid reach an agreement and avoid that with or without Ochsner,” contract with United Healthcare disrupting care for LHCC mem- he said. after Attorney General Liz Mur- bers.” “The potential impact on pa- Email Alyse Pfeil at alyse. rill clashed with the insurer over its pharmacy benefit manager, tients is significant. Ochsner pfeil@theadvocate.com.

Supreme Court agrees to hear DOGE lawsuit BY MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear arguments in a watchdog’s lawsuit seeking public records about billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efﬁciency. The high court is intervening for a second time in Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington’s case, which seeks access to DOGE records from its operations in the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term. The Trump administration asked the court to hear the case. Last year, the high court reined in a district court’s order for the government to produce DOGE-related records to CREW. The high court’s conservative majority concluded in June 2025 that U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled too broadly in ordering documents to be turned over to the group. CREW claims DOGE is a federal agency and therefore is subject to the Freedom of Information Act. The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from FOIA’s

requirements as a presidential advisory body. Cooper ruled in CREW’s favor and ordered expedited processing of the group’s records request. An appeals court panel also sided with CREW. The Trump administration claims the panel ignored the Supreme Court’s direction to consider separation-of-powers concerns and intruded on the “autonomy and conﬁdentiality” of presidential advisers. “Subjecting advisory bodies to intrusive discovery triggers the very concerns that Congress sought to avoid by excluding presidential advisory bodies from FOIA’s reach,” Justice Department attorneys wrote. The administration also says the appeals court impermissibly authorized the plaintiffs to take a sworn deposition of DOGE acting administrator Amy Gleason. CREW says the appeals court fully complied with the Supreme Court’s previous order. The group also asserts that the public has a right to know how DOGE helped the administration carry out a sweeping overhaul of government operations in 2025.

Man gets 40 years in murder of Tupac Shakur BY JESSICA HILL Associated Press

LAS VEGAS — An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip. The killing, rooted in a long-running gang feud, had gone unsolved for decades — captivating the public and tormenting Shakur’s loved ones — until Duane “Keffe D” Davis started bragging about it in interviews and a memoir. Davis, 63, was convicted in August of ﬁrst-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. A former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, Davis stared blankly at

Judge Carli Kierny as she imposed a penalty that, even with credit for time served, won’t see him eligible for parole until he’s at least 100. “You don’t get to take a man from his family; you don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him and just walk away from it, especially when that man is Tupac Shakur,” Kierny said. “The world never forgot about him and his death and neither did Las Vegas.” Davis, whose lawyer said he will appeal his conviction, is the only person ever charged in Shakur’s death. The late rapper’s legend has only grown in the years since, and his songs continue to resonate with themes of hardship, love and Black struggles.

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People walk on the beach Monday after the passing of Hurricane Simon in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Death toll from storms rises to 6

brought heavy About 300 military perHurricane Simon, hurricane rain to the southern state of sonnel, police and rescue Guerrero, killing one per- workers searched along Tropical Storm son. Ensenada’s El Pipila stream But the worst damage was Tuesday, while the Mexican Rachel remnants reported farther north, in Navy continued looking for lash Mexico the coastal city of Ensena- the missing ﬁshermen, state

BY FRANCISCO JAVIER CRUZ and MARTÍN SILVA REY Associated Press

ENSENADA, Mexico — The death toll from Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel rose to six Tuesday after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides along Mexico’s Pacific coast, authorities said. Hurricane Simon continued moving slowly off Mexico’s Pacific coast as a Category 1 storm, bringing heavy rain to Nayarit and Sinaloa states, where authorities remained on alert for rising rivers and flooding. Over the weekend, the

da, Baja California, where flooding caused by Rachel’s remnants killed at least five people. The victims included a 13-year-old girl whose body was found Sunday, two women ages 30 and 35 and a 4-year-old boy whose bodies were recovered Monday, and an unidentified person found near a stream Tuesday, the state prosecutor’s office told The Associated Press. Five others remained missing in Baja California, including three in Ensenada and a father and son who went fishing Saturday in San Felipe, on the Gulf of California, and never returned.

civil protection authorities said. Floodwaters swept away vehicles, damaged homes and cut off access to some communities. Johana Nuriulu, a resident of Ensenada’s Buena Vista community, said the flooding began overnight, shortly after heavy rain knocked out electricity. “We heard a loud noise that sounded like ocean waves, but very intense,” she said. When she stepped outside, she discovered a nearby stream had overﬂowed. “The water was sweeping everything away; it took a cabin ... animals, everything.”

Zelenskyy: Ukraine received no intelligence about missiles BY HANNA ARHIROVA and JUSTIN SPIKE

Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine received no early warning from its partners about ﬁve Russian ballistic missiles that hit civilian infrastructure in the capital of Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday, as tensions rise between the Ukrainian leader and U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy did not specify which partners he was talking about. He characterized the barrage as “particularly vile” and emphasized that receiving intelligence from partners about such attacks “helps save lives” and is “one of the most critical issues.” “This is precisely what

helps prevent people from being killed — when there is an early warning about ballistic missiles,” he wrote in a post on X. Trump said the U.S. has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine. “We are helping them, and we are sharing intel,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “We want the war to end, so we’re working with them and with Russia on getting the war to end.” More missiles struck Kyiv late Tuesday, targeting energy systems. Zelenskyy said again that the country received no early warning from partners. “It is important that the world does not stay silent about this,” he posted on

X. “And it is important that the United States really see what is happening and who is responsible for this war continuing.” Zelenskyy’s remarks come days after Trump unleashed biting criticism of him, including comments that it was time for a new president in Ukraine and that Zelenskyy has not done enough to end the war. The criticism marks perhaps the lowest point in their relationship since their disastrous Oval Ofﬁce meeting in February 2025.

CAIRO — A limited fire broke out Tuesday in an administrative building at Aramco, one of the world’s largest oil facilities, that was targeted in an attack in the country’s Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said. The ministry said no injuries were reported. The attack came as the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi coalition fighting them exchanged attacks Tuesday night. The fighting marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis and came shortly after the Saudi coalition reported a series of alerts for incoming missiles heading for the Eastern Province, a major oil-producing region, and the capital Riyadh. Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense said debris from two intercepted Houthi missiles fell on residential areas in Riyadh, injuring four people and damaging 15 homes. The coalition of forces in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia carried out new airstrikes Tuesday on the Houthi rebel-held Yemeni capital, the Houthi-run broadcaster

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A truck loaded with firewood drives Tuesday through the Al-Basateen neighborhood in Aden, Yemen. Al Masirah and residents said. The strikes marked a fresh escalation in the Middle East crisis and came shortly after a coalition spokesman urged residents to evacuate the area for their safety. Witnesses reported hearing strong explosions in Sanaa hours after the coalition struck the Subaha fuel facility west of the city. In a rare statement earlier, the coalition had urged civilians in the Houthi-controlled capital to leave the Yemeni Oil Company site, on a hill overlooking the capital, and nearby stor-

age areas ahead of a possible strike. Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki accused the Houthis of using the facility and its underground fuel depots for their arsenal of missiles and drones. Houthi ofﬁcials appeared to have anticipated the attack. The oil company said its storage facilities were empty and that a Saudi strike would not affect oil reserves or supplies for residents. Still, witnesses in the city said lines of cars formed at some gas stations amid fears of a shortage.

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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Two candidates in the race for St. Tammany Parish sheriff are outrunning their competitors in fundraising with a month to go before the election, according to initial campaign ﬁnancial reports released earlier this week. Robert Hodges and Daniel Seuzeneau combine for 88.2% of all money raised in the race as of Oct. 3. Hodges’ campaign had collected $585,113 as compared to Seuzeneau’s $435,055.

were from the official starts of their campaigns — for Seuzeneau on July 27 and Hodges on Aug. 3 — through Oct. 3. Meanwhile, challengers Scott Illing had raised a total of $109,090, and David Maki was at $27,150. This race is shaping up to be the most closely watched on the northshore. It is needed to ﬁll the unexpired term of former Sheriff Randy Smith, who resigned and pleaded

30, 2028, and it currently is being held by interim Sheriff Bret Ibert. Greg Buisson, a local political consultant who ran Smith’s campaign for election in 2019, said the numbers for Hodges and Seuzeneau are signiﬁcant at this early stage. “We did not really spend that kind of money until we actually hit the runoff (against former Covington police chief Tim Lentz),” Buisson said. “So for them to have that kind of money in the primary, it’s pretty signiﬁcant.”

Neither of the top two campaigns has spent more than 30% of its war chest to date. Seuzeneau’s largest expense thus far has been $44,000 to Velocity Agency LLC of Mandeville, a social media management company. Meanwhile, Hodges paid $39,110 to polling company Baselice and Associates and $20,000 to KLH Consulting of Metairie. Illing has dished out more than $28,000 of his funds to campaign consultants Karen Carvin and Eric McVicker. “The money I have raised is coming from friends — $100 here, $500 or so. Meanwhile, (Hodges

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Data centers, water rates are key issues

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN Staff writer

A three-way race for a seat on a powerful state board that regulates utility companies is drawing extra interest as concerns about data centers and utility rates both locally and nationally mount ahead of the November midterms. The next person who holds the Public H H H H H H Service Commission seat for District 1, which covers the southeastern portion the state, will vote on whether to approve the rate increases companies propose and whether to approve plans for companies like Entergy to build new infrastructure for projects like artificial intelligence data centers. The race features state Rep. Stephanie Hilferty, R-New Orleans, who has served in the Louisiana Legislature for Hilferty 10 years; Chris Justin, a no-party chemical engineer who formerly consulted for the commission; and Democrat Connie Norris, a nurse who has been fighting before the comJustin mission for lower water rates. It will be the first time in over a decade that the district has a new commissioner. Eric Skrmetta, who has held the post for 16 years, is term-limited. Norris H i l f e r t y, w h o edged out two major opponents in the spring Republican primary, is the favorite to win the reliablyRepublican district, which includes Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, Livingston and several other parishes. But the presence of a no-party candidate on the ballot could shake up the race. All three candidates say they are passionate about the Public Service Commission and have tried to make their cases to voters about why they are the best choice to lower utility rates. Hilferty is casting herself as a consensus builder who is in touch with the community, saying she has a proven track record of making utilities more affordable through state legislation. Justin argues he is better qualified than Hilferty to be a watchdog due to his expertise, and he has

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New Orleans property Candidate challenging N.O. magistrate judge firm owner arrested Man accused of impersonating police officer

BY BEN MYERS and JAMES FINN Staff writers

The owner of a Louisiana company accused of pocketing millions of dollars through online property sales was arrested Monday in Assumption Parish on counts of impersonating a police officer, officials said. CivicSource owner Bryan P. Barrios, of Thibodaux, was pulled over for speeding on La. 398 west of Labadieville, the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Tuesday. The release said a deputy who stopped Barrios noticed a pair Barrios of law enforcement badges on the front passenger seat of his vehicle. Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Lonny Cavalier said Barrios displayed one badge from the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office. Although the badge was authentic, Iberia officials told the Assumption deputies that Barrios is not employed there. Iberia deputies relayed that a similar incident happened two years ago when Barrios was pulled over in Lafourche Parish, Cavalier said. “The way it was explained to

me was that he was stopped in Lafourche and identified himself as (having) some affiliation with Iberia Parish,” Cavalier said. Additional details about the earlier incident were not immediately available. Spokespeople for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office did not immediately return requests for comment Tuesday. Barrios worked for the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office after receiving state-mandated Peace Officer Standards and Training certification in 2011, according to state records. He requalified for the annual certification through 2017. It is not clear when he separated from the Sheriff’s Office. Cavalier said the Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office seized the Iberia Parish badge and the second one from Barrios’ car. It is not clear what agency the second badge represented. Cavalier said the Sheriff’s Office is investigating how Barrios obtained the two badges. Barrios was stopped about 4 p.m. Monday afternoon while traveling 86 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone, Cavalier said. Officials said he was booked on a felony count of fraudulent portrayal of a law enforcement officer or firefighter.

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Incumbent Lombard faces newcomer Debose

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in 2007, losing to Laurie White in runoff. She survived a challenge to her candidacy from Debose, who claimed that Lombard swore falsely on her qualifying form that she ﬁled her state income taxes in 2023. Civil District Judge Veronica Henry disqualiﬁed Lombard, but she convinced appeals courts that she was mistaken, not untruthful. “God and the courts were on my side,” Lombard said.

When people are arrested in New Orleans, their first stop in the court system is usually a wooden bench facing a magistrate judge or commissioner at the criminal courthouse. Magistrate court consists of four appointed commissioners empowered to set bails and sign warrants and detention orders for arrestees, and a single elect- Chanel Debose ed judge who can dispose of misBecoming judge has been a demeanor theft, assault and do- longtime goal for Debose, 55, mestic violence cases. For near- who pits herself as a change agent poised to breathe ly 50 years, only three needed upgrades into have held the judgeship the court. in New Orleans. She’d planned to wait On Nov. 3, New Orsix years when Camille leans voters will decide Buras, the longtime if incumbent Juana Majurist over Section H, rine Lombard retains would age out of ofher seat as magistrate judge for the next six Debose fice. But when Debose years or if challenger learned that fellow Chanel Debose supJudge Leon Roche qualiplants her. fied to run for Buras’ The early voting peseat on the final day of qualifying, she set about riod begins Tuesday and to challenge Lombard. runs through Oct. 27. Like Lombard, Debose Lombard, 60, has filled began her career at the various roles inside the criminal courthouse, courthouse over the Lombard starting in 1999 as a years, including a sixyear stint as a magistrate com- defense attorney. She said she missioner before her election as spent the next 17 years handling its judge in 2020. ä See SEAT, page 2B Lombard ran for judge in one

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Continued from page 1B civil and criminal cases. In 2016, Debose was contracted to crack down on unlicensed burials and price-gouging morticians as an administrative prosecutor for the Louisiana Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The obscure agency investigates public health and ethical complaints. A 27-year attorney, Debose said she continues that work today but returned to the courthouse last November to begin handling criminal defense cases as part of the public defender’s conﬂict panel. Debose said she envisions enhancing magistrate division’s specialty courts and wants to add

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more victims advocacy resources. She also envisions a magistrate court that starts sooner and fasttracks procedural appearances like speedy trial hearings, so defendants don’t have to wait hours in the courtroom. “The people believe that it’s time for a change,” she said. “After talking to them, I believe that they’re exhausted of electing the same officials and getting the same results. It’s time for our city to have some hope. I believe that I’m that hope and that change.” Debose, one of the final candidates in Orleans Parish to qualify, has raised about $18,700, including $11,000 in loans from herself, according to her most recent campaign finance reports, which cover through Sept. 24. “There are some people who are skeptical, but I’m not deterred,”

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were approved by the PSC and tied to needed water system imContinued from page 1B provements. Those changes were needed “primarily because of the lack of investment from the previattacked Hilferty for accepting ous owners.” The company occasionally recampaign donations from utility companies. ceives complaints about brown “I’ve gotten contributions from water, which is typically tied to businesses all over the state of the high level of manganese in Louisiana, from different aspects Louisiana, Ernst said. The U.S. and segments of industry and res- Environmental Protection Agency idents and ratepayers,” Hilferty does not regulate manganese. said. “It speaks to the fact that they’ve seen my 10-year record Key issues in the race in the Legislature, and they know The problems with Magnolia that I’m somebody that will look Water have emerged as a key isat issues and make an informed sue in the race. In June, the PSC decision.” approved the company’s rate plan, Hilferty also argued that she a decision panned by Norris, but won the primary because she also ordered an investigative audit was the best watchdog candidate; into its ﬁnancial practices. many of the utility companies did Meanwhile, fears that housenot want her to come out ahead, holds could be on the hook for she said. power costs associated with data Meanwhile, Norris said she has centers represent an increasingly been fighting for two years to widespread concern for voters. make the state address concerns Polls have shown that data cenabout Magnolia Water, which St. ters are unpopular nationwide. Tammany Parish residents say In Louisiana, where state leaders more than tripled their water bills have largely welcomed them with after buying up failing water sys- open arms, Meta’s data center in tems. Customers have also com- Richland Parish is expected to use plained about brown water and 4,500 megawatts of power. Advocates for the project say it boil-water advisories; as a customer, Norris said she has been would be a groundbreaking ecopersonally impacted. nomic investment for the state, Steve Ernst, director of Louisi- leading to job growth and commuana regulatory relations for Mag- nity investment. Entergy, which nolia Water, said all rate increases is currently seeking the PSC’s ap-

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Continued from page 1B Barrios did not respond to an email, phone call and text message Tuesday. He has not yet entered a plea or been formally charged. The Sheriff’s Ofﬁce said he remained jailed Tuesday afternoon pending a hearing to set his bail. Bob Ellis, a lawyer representing CivicSource in litigation with the city of New Orleans, said he hadn’t spoken with Barrios since the arrest. Barrios’ arrest adds to cascading legal troubles fac-

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Continued from page 1B and Seuzeneau) are getting $10,000, $12,000 at a time,” said Illing, who said that made him less beholden to special interests. “They are going to have lots of obligations to these high-rollers,

each week. She was appointed by the court’s judges as a magistrate commissioner in 2010 and remained in that role until 2016, when thenGov. John Bel Edwards tapped her to be the state’s ﬁrst African American commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The election comes at a pivotal juncture for the district court, less than two months before one of the biggest shifts in its 100year history. Backed by Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican supermajority in the Legislature passed measures to shrink the court from 12 felony sections to nine on Jan. 1. If Lombard is reelected, she’ll retain her rotating post as the district court’s chief judge for another year. “I think at a critical time like

this, we don’t need to start taking chances on the unknown when we know the court is about to go into a little bit of disarray.” Lombard said. “Remember, the city’s still in a budget crisis, the state doesn’t plan to fund us after this year. It’s not just about what y’all see us doing on the bench. We have to run this courthouse in a way that serves the general public.” Being temporarily ousted from the race has done little to slow the incumbent’s support. Lombard has drawn the backing of Mayor Helena Moreno and the local Democratic Executive Committee. Lombard has raised over $36,000, including a self-loan of $3,000 last month, while spending more than $33,500 on the trail, state campaign finance reports show.

but each gave different arguments for why they are the best choice for voters. Hilferty, a commercial real estate agent who joined the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2016 and is term-limited, said voters need only look at her track record in the Legislature to know that she is the best person for the job. Since 2017, Hilferty said, she has worked on legislation to improve the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board. She wrote legislation that helped residents who had been paying erroneous bills get relief, she said. “So, when I say, like, ‘I’m going to help the constituents’ or ‘I’m going to work for them,’ that’s not me just saying that,” Hilferty said. “I’ve already done it, and I can do it on a bigger scale.” Meanwhile, with his background in engineering and as a PSC consultant, Justin said he has better know-how to spot when companies unfairly raise rates. Utility companies “have a ﬁduciary responsibility to make as much money as they can, and they are very creative and relentless, and there are many mundane ways Candidates make their cases in which they do this that commisAll three candidates said ad- sioners do not understand, and that dressing problems with Magnolia is how they’re able to get away Water and protecting customers with it,” Justin said. “I understand from power costs associated with this stuff. I’m not going to let them data center are priorities for them, pull one over on me.”

Justin also said he will require cheaper, alternative solutions to powering the state that avoid building new infrastructure. Utility companies receive a return on investment for infrastructure they build, he said, arguing the arrangement disincentivizes firms from finding cheaper ways to get power, such as investments in energy efficiency. Norris, the Democrat in the race, said she decided she would run for the commission because of how frustrated she became with Magnolia Water, and what she felt was a failure by the PSC to address customers’ concerns. “This campaign is driven by conviction, not cash,” she said. “There’s an immediate harm that needs to be fixed.” Norris said she would work to increase transparency, making the PSC more accessible to the public and requiring utility companies to hold community meetings to hear customer concerns. Even with three candidates in the race, it is likely that Hilferty can bank on a win, according to John Couvillon, a pollster and political consultant in Louisiana. President Donald Trump carried District 1 with 68% of the vote in 2024, and U.S. Sen. John Kennedy won it with 71% of the vote in 2022, he said. Both are Republicans. “There’s Republicans to spare,” Couvillon said.

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Juana Marine Lombard A big proponent of second chances for nonviolent and firsttime offenders, Lombard said she believes in offering people in her courtroom resources to rectify their criminal behavior, as opposed to jail time. She established the magistrate court’s first misdemeanor domestic violence intervention court and also handles a pretrial mental health docket. The magistrate judge handles all misdemeanor matters that aren’t attached to felony cases. That includes first-time domestic violence, most theft cases under $1,000 in value, property damage, stalking and many gun charges. Lombard estimated she sees an average of about 250 defendants

proval to build power plants to expand the project, says its deal with Meta has plenty of protections for ratepayers and would lower rates across the board. Critics, however, note Meta’s contract is shorter than the life of the energy infrastructure and say ratepayers could have to foot a multibillion-dollar bill for power they don’t need if Meta decides to leave the state. Entergy has argued the state will need that power either way. In the past, the PSC has largely been supportive of Meta’s proposals. The board is expected to vote on a proposal that would expand the project in December, a month before new members take their seats. All candidates agree that the PSC needs to make sure that companies like Meta pay for their own power needs. Justin and Norris have harshly criticized how the PSC has functioned in recent years, arguing it is not working for the people and only acting as a rubber stamp to whatever big companies want. Both Justin and Hilferty say the PSC should wait until after the board turns over to make its decision on Meta.

ing him and his companies, which presented a novel approach to selling properties that otherwise only would have been available at sheriff’s auctions. The TimesPicayune | The Advocate reported Monday how Barrios’ companies have faced numerous lawsuits and courtordered judgments in recent years, along with an FBI investigation. Judges in three states have ordered Barrios to pay at least $6.9 million stemming from claims entered by local ofﬁcials, prospective property buyers and lenders who alleged he made off with their

money. In New Orleans, Barrios is entangled in a lawsuit with the city, which accuses him of cheating the local government and buyers out of $3 million. Barrios denies all of the allegations against him and CivicSource, blaming his company’s struggles on the city of New Orleans. He alleges the city failed to properly compensate his company for years and has sued the city for at least $22 million, court records show — a ﬁgure the city’s lawyers call “preposterous.” Ofﬁcials in St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes also

say CivicSource owes them money. Across Louisiana, records show ofﬁcials in more than 10 cities and parishes issued termination notices on contracts with the ﬁrm over the past year. The city of New Iberia, in Iberia Parish, was among them. CivicSource and its parent firm, Archon Information Systems, were founded in 2008 out of Metairie. Under agreements with local governments, CivicSource would list properties for sale on its website, allowing prospective buyers to peruse options and enter bids without leaving their homes.

The business spread across Louisiana and later to Kansas and Tennessee. While civil claims against Barrios’ company began emerging several years ago, CivicSource has more recently faced criminal scrutiny as well. The Sedgwick County, Kansas, Sheriff’s Office opened a probe of the company’s alleged failure to repay $1.28 million to the county government late last year. The Sheriff’s Office said the FBI’s New Orleans field office later took over the investigation. Several people involved in CivicSource

and I don’t want that.” Neither the Hodges nor Seuzeneau campaigns responded to an interview request for this story. Maki said “it’s just ridiculous” the amount of money raised thus far. His largest expense has been $10,000 to the political consultant ﬁrm of James Hartman and Associates. He has collected 2.3%

of all the money raised by the four campaigns — and that’s not counting PAC money, of which Maki has none. “The local humane society has been trying to raise money for years to build a new building,” he said. “Meanwhile, look at the money these guys have come up with in three months for a sheriff’s race. I have a prob-

lem with that.” While Hodges leads the race in money gained, many other factors could be in play, Buisson said. The big advantage for Seuzeneau is his name recognition in the parish, especially on the east side, where he worked for the Slidell Police Department for two decades and was the unit’s interim chief for seven

months when Randy Fandal became mayor last October. Both Hodges and Illing are known on the west side of the parish. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the runoff would be held Dec. 12.

transactions say they have been contacted by FBI special agents, and Barrios said he had provided an agent information about the ﬁrm. An FBI spokesperson declined to comment. Barrios has said he has “nothing to hide” from law enforcement. His company, he said in a recent interview, “has done nothing but good in every jurisdiction it’s in.”

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Visa wins approval for business in China

BEIJING — U.S. payments giant Visa said Tuesday that it received approval to prepare to set up a bank card clearing business in China, a move that could allow Visa to compete for a share of the country’s large payments market. Some analysts see the development as an encouraging sign for American businesses following Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s meetings with President Donald Trump during a state visit to Washington last month. The San Francisco-based payment processing company said the long-awaited approval marked “a signiﬁcant step forward in Visa’s long-standing commitment to China.” “We greatly appreciate the important role of the leaders of the United States and China in pursuing a constructive and strategically stable relationship between the world’s largest economies,” Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said in a statement. China’s ofﬁcial Xinhua news agency said authorities require that Visa complete preparatory work within one year. After that it can apply to commence its domestic bank card clearing business operations in the country. Mastercard and American Express have already started domestic clearing in China under joint ventures.

Walmart to cover GLP1s, insulin for workers Walmart Inc. plans to cover more than 250 prescription drugs without charge for its employees and add other health benefits to attract and retain workers at a time when many companies are raising healthcare costs. The list of covered medications includes many generics alongside some in-demand branded drugs such as Novo Nordisk A/S’ Ozempic and Eli Lilly & Co.’s Mounjaro. The retailer will offer those at no cost for people with Type 2 diabetes after prior approval. Some insulin and inhalers will also be covered for employees who participate in the company’s medical plans next year, Chief People Officer Donna Morris said Tuesday in a memo to staff viewed by Bloomberg News. Other covered drugs include medicines to treat migraines, dementia and cardiovascular conditions. The actions by the largest U.S. private employer come as other corporations cut back on beneﬁts due to rising medical costs, including many that have eliminated coverage of GLP-1s for weight loss.

Kroger to lay off 3,000 as it leans into AI Grocery store chain Kroger said it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artiﬁcial intelligence to streamline operations. “Technology is reshaping what’s possible,” CEO Greg Foran wrote to employees. “The way work gets done is changing across every industry; we must adapt and take advantage of technology. We need to adopt capabilities, reduce duplicative work and look closely at where work is best ﬁt to be done.” Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy, meant “to improve the customer experience, make work easier for associates and produce better business outcomes.” Cincinnati-based Kroger is the largest standalone U.S. supermarket chain with 409,000 employees and more than 2,700 stores operating under various brands. Kroger named former Walmart executive Foran CEO in February, 11 months after the abrupt resignation of its previous CEO. Foran has a reputation for being tech-savvy and detailoriented. He led Walmart’s U.S. division from 2014 to 2019, where he focused on cleaning up stores, ensuring items were in stock and improving the fresh produce selection.

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Big banks post strong Q3 profits But warn of higher rates, inflation

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The Associated Press NEW YORK — Wall Street’s biggest banks reported another strong quarter on Tuesday, as the U.S. consumer continues to pay their bills and businesses keep investing heavily in AI. But even as JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs reported higher profits from a year ago, they warned about the long-term impact of higher interest rates as well as the impact higher prices could have on the consumer if inﬂation is not brought under control. JPMorgan posted a $15.3 billion proﬁt in the third quarter, or $5.57 a share, up from $14.4 billion or $5.07 a share, in the same period

a year earlier. The results missed analysts’ expectations, with Wall Street looking for the bank to earn $5.93 a share. It was a rare earnings miss for JPMorgan and its CEO, Jamie Dimon. The last time the bank missed analysts’ expectations was nearly three years ago. The investment banking division of JPMorgan was to blame this quarter, as its fixed income trading desks saw a slowdown in activity compared to both earlier this summer as well as last year. Still, shares rose 0.2% in midday trading. “The U.S. economy continued to be fueled by strong business investment and ongoing consumer spending,” Dimon said in a statement. “However, large fiscal deficits, sticky inflation, elevated asset prices, rising interest rates and geopolitical conditions continue to shift under the surface.” The big banks typically kick off

the quarterly earnings season, and this is a key one for the stock market given that robust corporate profits have helped propel the S&P 500 to record levels. Analysts expect companies in the S&P 500 to deliver overall growth of nearly 30% in earnings per share from a year earlier, according to data provider FactSet. If they’re correct, it would be the third consecutive quarter of growth that exceeds 25%. Goldman Sachs, whose thirdquarter profits rose sharply due to a sharp rise in stock-trading revenue, also reported that its bond trading activity slowed last quarter. The bank posted a profit of $5.29 billion, or $17.01 a share, compared to $4.1 billion, or $12.25 a share, a year earlier. Goldman shares rose 0.6%. The bond market saw significant levels of volatility and turmoil this summer, as investors became in-

creasingly worried about government spending and inflation. The yield on cornerstone financial instruments like 10-year and 30-year Treasurys rose to levels not seen in years. Higher diesel, technology and food prices gave the Federal Reserve reason to raise interest rates last month, despite pressure from the White House to not do so. The higher interest rates and election-fueled volatility have made some businesses pause any significant investments until later this year, or early 2027. OpenAI, the owner of ChatGPT, said it plans to delay its initial public offering until next year. That IPO is expected to be an investment banking bonanza for Wall Street, as was the public offering of SpaceX earlier this summer. Despite the volatility, bank CEOs said they continue to see growth in the economy in the short-to-medium term.

Stocks edge back from records First batch of summer profit reports drop

BY STAN CHOE

AP business writer NEW YORK — The first big batch of summertime profit reports from U.S. companies made waves on Wall Street after topping analysts’ expectations, but many canceled each other out. That left U.S. stock indexes little changed near their records on Tuesday. The S&P 500 edged down by less than 0.1% and pulled a bit further from its all-time high set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 180 points, or 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite dipped 0.2%. Those modest moves masked some big swings happening underneath the market’s surface. Goldman Sachs, for example, jumped more than 4% at the start of trading after the bank delivered a profit for July through September that blew past analysts’ expectations. But its stock quickly erased all of it and then flipped between gains and losses before finishing with a dip of 0.2%. Goldman Sachs benefited in the summer from strong growth for its business that offers loans to clients for trading stocks, among other things, even as CEO David Solomon said it’s dealing with a “complicated operating environment” created by lots of uncertainty. Expectations are high for profits across all kinds of U.S. companies. Analysts are forecasting overall growth of nearly 30% for companies in the S&P 500 during the summer from a year earlier, according to FactSet. If they’re correct, it would be the third straight quarter of growth better than 25%. And companies need to hit those high numbers to justify the record-setting runs for their stock prices despite the many worries on Wall Street about high inflation, increased pressure from the bond market and the war with Iran. UnitedHealth Group’s stock swung sharply even though it reported stronger profit and revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The healthcare company also raised its forecast for profit over the full year of 2026. After rallying as much as 5.6% shortly after trading began, it erased all of it and finished with a dip of 0.2%.

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Options traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York. More firmly in the losing column was Wells Fargo, whose stock dropped 3.1% after the bank reported weaker revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, even though its profit topped Wall Street’s estimates. CEO Charlie Scharf cited weaker revenue from its venture capital investments, among other things. But Scharf also gave a potentially encouraging signal about the broader economy and future profits for companies across industries. He said that “our data shows that our consumer and business customers are doing well.” That’s despite uncertainty about the economy and recent surveys showing Americans have become more discouraged about their finances. At the country’s biggest bank, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted “elevated asset prices” as one of the potential risks for the economy. He also mentioned high inflation, rising interest rates and “geopolitical conditions.” “These forces may be manageable, but we remain prepared for a wide range of outcomes,” he said. JPMorgan Chase’s stock flipped between gains and losses through the day before

finishing with a drop of 0.9%. It reported a weaker profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected, but it also gave a forecast for net interest income in the current quarter that topped Wall Street’s estimate. Outside of earnings reports, some of the sharpest action was for stocks in the computer chip industry. Worries have been high for a while about whether chip stock prices have shot too high in the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology, and concerns climbed further following reports that China’s memory chipmaker CXMT is making advances that could challenge industry heavyweights. That includes companies like Micron Technology of Boise, Idaho, and Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix of South Korea. Micron fell 3.6% and was the single heaviest weight on the S&P 500. South Korea’s Kospi stock index tumbled 5.5% for its worst day in nearly two months. Bumble, meanwhile, leaped 56.6% after the app company that helps people make relationships said it agreed to a $1.3 billion, all-cash buyout by Ithaca Holdings. All told, the S&P 500 edged down by 1.79 points to 7,805.45. The Dow Jones Industrial

Cyberattacks hit European supermarket chains

food and reported ﬁres. According supply chain. It is unprecedented, of our food security.” Refrigeration systems heart “It was a wake-up call for every- to BFM-TV, hackers forced a con- extremely serious, and unaccepttinuous defrost cycle and set tem- able,” Schelcher said. one,” he said. are disrupted Carrefour and Monoprix superSeparately, Dutch supermarket peratures as high as 122 degrees

BY ANGELA CHARLTON and DEE-ANN DURBIN Associated Press

PARIS — Cyberattacks disrupted European supermarket chains, affecting refrigeration systems at hundreds of stores in France and forcing a major grocer to shut down websites serving customers in Europe and the United States. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told Parliament on Tuesday that about 700 of the country’s 10,000 supermarkets were affected. He said there was no risk to France’s food supplies but acknowledged that the attack “touches the

giant Ahold Delhaize said Tuesday it was working to restore systems it had shut down following what it described as a security issue. The company said its stores — including Albert Heijn in the Netherlands, Delhaize in Belgium and Stop & Shop, Food Lion and Giant in the United States — remained open, but the websites for those brands remained ofﬂine Tuesday. Ahold Delhaize said it had no evidence that customer or employee data had been stolen. The Paris prosecutor’s ofﬁce said Tuesday that its cybercrime unit was investigating the large-scale attack in France, including the extent of damage caused by spoiled

F on stores’ refrigeration systems. French supermarket group Groupement Mousquetaires, which operates more than 4,000 stores across Europe, said 300 of its Intermarché and Netto stores were impacted. Some refrigerated and frozen food display cases remained out of service Tuesday. Dominique Schelcher, CEO of French grocery chain Cooperative U, said 80 of the company’s 2,000 stores were affected. Most managed to prevent disruptions to refrigeration, but some had to discard food, he said in a post on X. “Targeting equipment essential to the preservation of fresh products is an attack on the French food

markets were also impacted. The French government’s cybersecurity agency said Tuesday it was “aware of numerous compromises” involving refrigeration system remote control modules made by Danish company Danfoss as well as U.S.-based Copeland. Danfoss said Monday that most affected systems were older products that no longer received software or security updates, and that it was working with affected customers to limit the damage. “Danfoss has long advised customers to keep supported systems updated with the latest ﬁrmware, as well as to operate behind a ﬁrewall,” the company said.

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Slidell, LA on Monday, October 19, 2026, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. A Catholic Funeral Mass will begin at 12:00 noon. Interment will be private in the Baas Family plot, Greenwood Cemetery New Orleans, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Please visit www.honak erforestlawn.com to sign guestbook. Arrangements Honaker Funeral Inc., Slidell, LA.

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TED P. BAAS, 82, of Bay St. Louis MS, passed away peacefully on Oct 4, 2026. Born Aug 24, 1944, in New Orleans to parents Laurence John Baas Sr. and Gladys Felicity Roux Baas, he was christened Theobald Philip Baas after his grandfather. He is survived by his daughters Rebecca Baas McTaggart and Lindsey Baas Reece (Greg), his six grandchildren Elliott James, Julian Daniel, Nolan Laurence, Paul Stafford, Maya Lin, and Graham Philip; his dear friend and former wife of 29 years, Nancy Part Baas of Slidell; his dear friend and partner of 20 years, Susan Schwankhart of Bay St. Louis, his brothers Ray C. Baas (Bernadette) of Mandeville and Roy Franc Baas (Fay) of New Orleans and Westminster CO, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Laurence J Baas, Jr. and nephew Jason Patrick Baas. Ted graduated from St. Aloysius High School in 1962, attended LSU New Orleans, served in the Louisiana National Guard, and worked as a computer tech manager and internal auditor, before establishing an active licensed realestate brokerage business in Louisiana and Mississippi in the 1980s. He resided in Bay St. Louis and is well known in New Orleans-Slidell, Picayune MS, and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ted loved music, fishing, crabbing, road trips, the New Orleans Saints, and, most importantly, connecting and staying in touch with family, friends and clients. His digital music collection covers 60 years of music, which he loved sharing with everyone. He was lovable and gregarious, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who never met a stranger. He will be sorely missed by all. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West,

For his work in pharmacology, Dr. Bayhi's awards include, but are not limited to, the Bristol Pharmaceutical Award of Excellence in Pharmacology and the Albert Lauve Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy Award. Dr. Bayhi went on to attend Loyola Law School of New Orleans, achieving his Juris Doctorate in 1988. He used the knowledge gained from his studies at Loyola to act as an expert witness and consultant on medical malpractice cases. Throughout his career, Dr. Bayhi contributed to the advancement of anesthesiology through professional organizations, institutional committees, medical-legal service, and published research. He was member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

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extensive work in cardiovascular anesthesiology, hospital administration, and pharmacology, a testament to the breadth of his knowledge and dedication to the medical profession.

George Illoy Bacuetes, son of the late Chief Petty Officer Victorino & Isabel Gonzalez Bacuetes, born March 24, 1950, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026 at the age of 76. Lifelong Algerine and longtime resident of McDonoghville, George graduated from Behrman High School in 1968. For decades he and his late brother were proprietors of Al and George's Body Shop, an auto-repair mainstay on Monroe St. in Gretna, where they forged enduring friendships. He loved family, loved NASCAR & had a special place in his heart for homeless kittens. He is survived by his daughter Brooke Mary LaJaunie-Bacuetes (Christopher), granddaughter Merritt AnnMarie Massey, sister Myrna Bacuetes, dear family friend & Algiers centenarian, Ann "Lucy" Baker (late William). He was beloved by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Preceded in death by siblings Beatriz Smith (Harold), Victor Bacuetes, Dalis Bacuetes, Alejandro Bacuetes (Rose), Hector Bacuetes (Eileen), Aida Wahl (Ronald), Teresa Buniff (Sidney) & Isabel Bacuetes & by godmother Aida Viola Benitez (Raphael). A memorial service will be at Holy Name of Mary Church in Algiers Point on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Family & close friends are invited to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the LA SPCA and Wounded Warrior Project.

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His scholarly work included, but was not limited to, publications on uterine inversion and complications following dural puncture. He was affiliated with numerous medical and legal professional organizations, reflecting his expansive professional interests and commitment to the intersection of medicine and law. His innovations continue to be cited to this day. Dr. Bayhi's career stands as a testament to his lifelong love of learning, clinical excellence, medical education, and service to the healthcare community and people of Louisiana. His enthusiasm for teaching was at the forefront of his work, and training the next generation of medical and nursing students was his passion. Most preeminent in his life, and which informed both his work pursuits and personal, was his deep love for helping those who required it. Dr. Bayhi was a soul who could not help but ensure the wellbeing of all in his care, even the smallest of animals, who he was a known rescuer and caretaker of. In life and in love, Dr. Bayhi was driven, at his core, by a desire to leave the world a better place than it was before he left it. He is preceded in death by his father, Candidus Allen Bayhi and his mother, Raley Guidry Bayhi. He is survived by his daughter and only child, Chanel Bayhi, his brother Kurt Bayhi, and his former wife, Kevin Schabel Bayhi. "The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long - and you have burned so very, very brightly."

leaves behind his cherished aunts and uncles: Billy Bertaut (Yvette), Alison Larriviere (Jerry), Michael Bertaut, and David Boudreaux Sr. (Dona); and his cousins: Ashley Stickman (George), Henry Stickman, Grace Stickman, Kristen Bertaut, Jacob Larriviere, Jarod Larriviere, Jack Larriviere, David Boudreaux Jr., and Lisa Boudreaux, along with many extended family members and dear friends who will forever hold him in their hearts. Cole was preceded in death by his older brother, Garrett Bertaut, his grandfather, Alvin Bertaut, Sr., and his grandparents, Louise Boudreaux and Dudley Boudreaux. Cole graduated from St. Catherine of Siena, Brother Martin High School, and University of New Orleans where he majored in healthcare management. While pursuing his degree, he worked at Martin's Wine Cellar for several years. After graduating, he went on to work his dream job for Ochsner Baptist as a Supply Chain Coordinator, of which he was extremely passionate. He was our miracle baby ever since the age of 2, when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). By the grace of God and his older brother, Garrett, who donated his bone marrow, Cole had been in remission for the past 23 years of his life. Even during his battle with ALL, his smile, humor, and courageous spirit uplifted those around him. He never let his diagnoses define who he was or what he was capable of. He made friends with ease, ran cross-country throughout high school, excelled at his work, and travelled when he could. As parents, we thank God for giving us 26 years with Cole and getting the chance to watch him grow and mature into the man he became. He was kind and easygoing, always just happy to be present and joining in on whatever festivity was going on. His smile and laughter were one of a kind, and you couldn't help but laugh and smile along with him. He loved his siblings, both human and feline. His strength, bravery, and courage were of the utmost caliber, traits that his siblings all admired. Even as he battled his most recent diagnosis, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (a form of glioblastoma), he looked forward

Dr. Daniel Allen Bayhi, M.D., J.D., RPh passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2026 in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Bayhi was born on December 10th, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He dedicated his professional life to medicine, education, and patient care, building a distinguished career in anesthesiology in Louisiana. A graduate of Xavier University College of Pharmacy, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology in 1972, he went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1976. He completed his internship and residency in anesthesiology at Charity Hospital, serving as chief resident, and became board-certified in anesthesiology in 1982. Dr. Bayhi served as an associate professor and Gratis Faculty of Anesthesiology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, as well as holding the title of Gratis Faculty at Tulane School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology. He held important leadership positions in obstetric anesthesiology at Charity Hospital, University Hospital, NorthShore Regional Medical Center, in addition to numerous other hospitals throughout Louisiana. His career also included

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Dr. Bayhi's name to your local animal shelter. A favorite of his was St. Francis Thrift Store & Kitty Haven (https://www.sfas.org).

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Amilynn Madonna Clesi, loving known by her family as Sissy. Born on July 1, 1939 and entered into eternal life on October 9, 2026. Amilynn was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Clesi, Sr. and Norma Fox Clesi; stepmother, Ramona B. Clesi; brother, John J. Clesi, Jr. (Elaine); and sister Norma Jean Ducoing (Les). Survivors include her sister, Carol C. Wedig (Brian); nephews and nieces, John J Clesi III, Norma C. Yount, Julie C. Charpentier, Michael Clesi, Tammy D. Sccarengos Kelly D. Wilbert, Lesa D. Kelley, Lesley Ducoing, and Paul Wedig; and many great nephews and nieces.

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Dr. Bayhi's service will be held on Saturday, October 17th, 2026 at Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. Visitation is from 12pm 2pm, with service starting at 2pm, and cremation to follow at a later date.

to our family facetimes, trips, and staycations, as well as visiting with friends and extended family. He kept his smile strong despite the multiple hospital visits, appointments, and treatment plans. He loved playing video games, putting together sports car LEGO sets, and watching crime TV, Duck Dynasty, and Fast & Furious. He was the Saints', Seattle Seahawks', and LSU's #1 fan, owning countless tshirts and making sure to never miss a game. His two favorite seasons were football and Mardi Gras, in which he enjoyed going to Uptown parades, watching the floats, listening to the bands, and catching all the throws he could hold. Family and friends are invited to attend Cole's Homegoing Service on Friday, October 16, 2026 for 12 PM at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001. Visitation begins at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to American Childhood Cancer Organization, www.acco.org, and to the National Brain Tumor Society, www.braintumors i i f

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Fink, Edward Jason

Edward Jason Fink, age 98, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026 at the Inspired Senior Living facility in Kenner, La. Born December 8, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts, son of the late Harry and Tina Fink. Ed graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1946 and immediately joined the Army as a medical technician where he served in northern Italy. He left the Army in 1949 but remained in the Army reserves. He was called up by the Army reserves in 1951 where he worked in an Army band playing music in several venues. He subsequently went into the Air Force initially as a medic and later joined an Air Force band. He left the Air Force in 1953 and attended the University of Georgia where he received his Bachelor's degree in 1958 and met his wife, Barbara. He did subsequent work at the Quarantine station in Algiers where he did research as part of the Aedes aegypti eradication program. He received his Master's Degree in Public Health at Tulane University in 1969. In 1970, he was transferred to New York and worked at Kennedy airport until he retired in 1983. He then moved to Durham, North Carolina where he taught the life and times of Charles Darwin at the DILR program at Duke University. He finally moved to New Orleans in 2015, following the death of his beloved wife, Barbara. Mr. Fink was an aficionado of music enjoying listening to and playing music, particularly Jazz. In 2016, he discovered his amazing singing voice. He was also an active scholar studying evolution and neurobiology in his later years. Mr. Fink is survived by two sons, Mark and wife Kit, Daniel and wife Debbie; grandson Yashar, several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends and colleagues. The family in particular wishes to thank all the

staff at Inspired Living Kenner for making his time there special.

Gautier, Terry Stanislaus

Terry Stanislaus Gautier peacefully entered eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2026, age 81. Terry was a native of Edgard, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. He was born on December 3, 1944, to the late Lionel Gautier, Sr. and Gertie Oubre Gautier. Terry was the father of Andrell and Terry Gautier, Jr., He was the grandfather of Julian N. Gautier Granger. Terry was the companion of Idella Ruffin and the brother of the late Ora Mae Well, Lionel, Jr., Burnel, Thaddeus, Ronald, Elwin and Herbert Gautier. Terry was the husband of the late Marie Caroline Steib Gautier. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, Priest and parishioners of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church are invited to the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2349 LA18, Edgard, LA 70049. Fr. Robustiano MorgiaCelebrant. Visitation 8:00am until the time of Mass. Interment St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Final Arrangements entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, LLC. 605 Main Street, Laplace, LA 70068. 985-3591919. "Providing Care & Comfort is Our Highest Mission."

Goudeau Jr., Lucius

Joseph, Goudeau, and Alnetta Baker (husband Thomas); He also leaves behind his cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, and friends. Lucius is preceded in death by his parents, Lucius Goudeau, Sr., and Willie Mae Slaughter Goudeau; sister, Mae Ceola Williams; and brother-in-law Alfred Beverly, Sr. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Charbonnet Funeral Home, 1615 St. Phillip Street., New Orleans, Louisiana. A graveside service will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on October 17, 2026 at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, 5187 LAHighway 361, Goudeau, Louisiana. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the New Orleans VA Medical Center and Guardian Angel Hospice.

Jones, Kinch

Kinch Jones, Jr. transitioned from this life and joined his parents in death on September 23, 2026 at the age of 69. Kinch was born on November 4, 1956 in Mobile, AL to Lizzy Lu Halley and Kinch Jones, Sr. He grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Carver High School. He worked at Waste Management for over 50 years and authored the book Freedom Town. He is preceded in death by siblings Beatrice Halley and Mary Halley Griffin, Ed Halley, and Dan Halley. He is survived by siblings Doris Simmons and Fred Halley. He leaves behind seven children, Tonyell Ford, Trenell Smith, Kinnice Grant, Randy Nelson, Jermaine White, Kinch Jones, III, and Travis Jones plus a host of grandchildren. He lived in Memphis, TN most of his adult life, and he returned to New Orleans four years ago after being diagnosed with dementia. He was cared for by his devoted cousin, Kim Williams until his passing. He passed away peacefully in his sleep. Funeral service will be held at Charbonnet Funeral Home on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 Am. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM. Internment will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Lucius Goudeau, Jr. peacefully entered eternal rest on October 2, 2026, at age 74. Born in Pineville, Louisiana, he moved with his family to New Orleans in 1958. Lucius graduated from George Washington Carver Senior High School in 1971 and attended Delgado Community College. Lucius made the commendable decision to enlist in the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, he became a certified aircraft mechanic. As a proud veteran, Lucius served his country with honor and he was deployed to the Middle East during Operation Desert Storm. After retirement from the United States Postal Service, he enjoyed relaxing at home watching western movies and his favorite football team, the San Francisco 49ers. Lucius leaves behind his loving and devoted sisters, Audrey Beverly, Virginia Joseph, Antoinette Goude and Al

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Montero II, Joseph Hyacinth

Joseph Hyacinth Montero II joined his beloved wife Nancy in heaven on her birthday on October 10, 2026 at the age of 91. Joe is survived by his brother, Brother Paul Montero, S.C.; his nephew James Martin (Liz) and James' son James Martin; his niece Claire Martin Moore (Jeff) and their sons Dawson, Daniel and Mason Moore; his niece Mary Martin Lowe (Scott) and their sons Jack and Sam Lowe; his sister-in-law Sally Josephson (Bob) and their sons Robert Josephson (Sarah) and Colle Josephson (Melissa); and his many cousins and extended family. He was preceded in death by Nancy, his wife of 38 years, his parents Odell and Anite Mabile Montero, his sister Margaret Ann Montero Martin and his brother-inlaw James Dawson Martin, and his niece Ann Elizabeth Martin.Joe was born on October 29, 1934 in Donaldsonville and with Nancy lived for many years in Labadieville. A 1952 graduate of Catholic High School in Donaldsonville, he attended Louisiana State University and Nicholls State University.From his earliest years as a high school student performing electrical and plumbing repairs at Catholic High School to his eighties when he continued assisting with parish finances at St. Philomena Church in Labadieville, Joe demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving his church, school, community, and country.Immediately after graduating from high school, Joe enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard, serving for 20 years before retiring as Platoon Sergeant (E7). His desire to serve his community also led him to local government. In 1961 he was elected Director of Finance for the City of Donaldsonville. Joe cherished his many of icipating in

The Times-Picayune ✦ nola.com October 14, 2026 ✦ 5B may many✦ Wednesday, years of participating in soDonaldsonville.com for men's retreats at Manresa the Montero family. Retreat Center, serving as Retreat Captain for 18 years and a term as president. Over a 40-year career at Assumption Bank & Trust in Napoleonville, Joe held numerous positions before retiring as president in 1997. Joe was chairPisciotta Jr., Guy man of the Community Joseph 'Pete' Bankers of Louisiana from 1988-89. Deeply involved in the Labadieville community and beyond, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, and American Legion, and volunteered at numerous church and school fairs and festivals. A devoted member of St. Philomena Church, Joe served as Director of Finance for many years and taught in the parish's high school reGuy Joseph Pisciotta, Jr., ligious education program. He and Nancy were found- known to family and ing members of the St. friends as Pete, passed Philomena Adoration away on Sunday, October 2026, in Metairie, Chapel and served as 11, Eucharistic Ministers. Joe Louisiana at the age of 80. will be remembered by all He was born in New who knew him as a man of Orleans, Louisiana on May extraordinary kindness, 20, 1946. Pete was a firegenerosity, patience, and fighter who later moved integrity. He loved his ex- onto banking and then intended family and col- formation technology serleagues, and they loved vices. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and was an avid him. The family expresses New Orleans Saints and heartfelt gratitude to the LSU Tigers fan. Pete was a personnel, especially the part of the 1963 graduating nurses and aides, at Ollie class of Redemptorist High Steele Burden Manor; the School. He is survived by staff of Clarity Hospice of his two children, six grandBaton Rouge; Reverend children, and two greatMatthew Dupre, pastor of grandchildren. Pete was Ascension of Our Lord; the preceded in death by his Brothers of the Sacred parents, his sister, and his Pete will be Heart and the Sisters of St. brother. Joseph; and all who loved, deeply missed by his loved supported, and prayed for ones and all who knew him. Family and friends are Joe. A Mass of Christian buri- invited to attend the al will be held on Saturday, Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 17, at 10:00 a.m. at October 17, 2026, being Ascension of Our Lord held at Greenwood Funeral Catholic Church in Home, 5200 Canal Blvd., Donaldsonville, Louisiana. New Orleans, LA 70124 beReverend Matthew Dupre, ginning at 11 AM. Visitation pastor, will be the cele- will be from 9 AM until brant. Visitation in the Mass time. Burial will folat Greenwood church will take place from low 8:30 a.m. until Mass. Cemetery. Interment will be at 2 pm at Greenoaks Memorial Park, 9595 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Brothers of the Sacred Heart, United States Province, 4600 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122; or to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, 3134 Hundred Oaks Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.our

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Recommendations for the constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot Louisiana voters will consider 10 proposed constitutional amendments in the Nov. 3 election, with early voting running from Tuesday, Oct. 20 through Tuesday, Oct. 27. Five of them concern property taxes; on these issues, we have generally opposed erosion of our tax base with exemptions that create special classes of citizens. We all benefit from the services that government provides and should contribute to their continuation. On the property tax amendments, the newspaper makes the following recommendations. The paper will publish recommendations on the remaining amendments tomorrow. Amendment 1: Expansion of Property Tax Exemption for Spouses of Disabled Veterans. No. Louisiana currently grants a property tax exemption to surviving spouses of disabled veterans if they remain in the same home. This would allow the spouse to transfer that benefit one time to another property, as long as the new exemption does not exceed the original. While these spouses may be well-deserving, we must stick with our principles in this case and say that even narrowly tailored exemptions do not need to be enshrined in our constitution. The state can and should help this population in other ways. Amendment 2: Flexibility in Property Tax Adjustments. Yes. This amendment would allow a local government to lower the amount of a millage it collects and then return it to the higher, voter-approved rate any time during the millage’s term, rather than just once every four years. In other words, it still allows voters to set a maximum rate, while allowing local officials to reduce it temporarily if warranted. We believe this new flexibility would discourage taxing bodies from rolling millages forward if there’s no immediate reason, in case they might need the revenue in the future. Amendment 6: Increase Property Tax Exemptions for Senior Citizens. No. This amendment would allow local parishes and municipalities, with a vote of the public, to gradually increase the homestead exemption for senior citizens whose adjusted gross income falls below $100,000, or a future cap as adjusted for inflation. While we support making it easier for seniors to stay in their homes, we are concerned that such special property tax breaks erode the funding available to support government services and schools. They also exacerbate inequities between homeowners and shift the burden to fewer taxpayers, particularly younger ones who also may struggle to pay their bills. Amendment 9: Broaden the Special Assessment Which Freezes Property. No. This is another attempt to provide tax relief to older residents. The amendment would boost the income cutoff to receive a special assessment, or tax freeze, from $100,000 to $150,000. We recommend a “no” vote here too, for the same reasons we outlined under Amendment 6. Amendment 10: Tax Break for Rehabilitated Blighted Properties. No. This amendment would allow localities to grant property tax exemptions on rehabilitated formerly blighted residential property of up to 75% of its assessed value for up to 20 years. The tax exemption stays with the owner of the property, not the original developer. Putting blighted property back into commerce is a worthwhile goal, but 20 years strikes us an unduly long period of tax relief. We also have the same overall concerns here that we do about proposed tax breaks discussed elsewhere.

CORRECTION An editorial on Thursday incorrectly attributed the number of school closings needed to NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Fateama Fulmore. The number came from an analysis by education nonproﬁt New Schools for New Orleans.

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Cutting city health budget in half jeopardizes vulnerable residents As president and CEO of the Louisiana Public Health Institute, my job is to understand what helps our communities become healthier and to work alongside partners who share that commitment. One of LPHI’s most valued and dependable partners in that work is the New Orleans Health Department. That is why I’m deeply concerned about the proposed 51% cut to NOHD’s budget and what it would mean for all of us, especially our most vulnerable residents. Health is shaped by far more than medical care. In conversations across the city, people talk about housing, ﬂooding, safe streets, education, food access, postpartum support, homelessness prevention and health care. And when I ask individuals, families and organizations in New Orleans where they turn for help navigating those needs, the answer I hear most often is NOHD. When New Orleanians need support with violence prevention, safer streets and crosswalks, youth vaping preven-

tion, school mental health, maternal and child health, hurricane preparedness, support for medically fragile residents or a safe place for people to sleep, NOHD is most often the call we make. The department may not provide every service directly, but it plays a critical role as a connector, convener and problem solver. That role is not easy to replace. It is built through trust, relationships and years of showing up for residents and partners. Cutting NOHD’s budget in half would weaken the public health infrastructure New Orleans relies on, not just during a crisis, but every day. NOHD shows what is possible when a city treats health as the foundation for safety, opportunity and well-being. To protect that progress, New Orleans must sustain and prioritize funding for this critical work.

Recently on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Sen. John Kennedy stated that he would consider running for president if “goobers” on his side of the aisle decided to run. That is more than a little ironic, coming just days after Kennedy was part of the Republican kangaroo court grilling former special prosecutor Jack Smith about the investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, riot which attempted to take over the halls of American government. When things weren’t playing out as Kennedy and the other GOP persecutors had hoped, he tauntingly interrupted Smith’s responses with not-so-salient questions: “Do you believe in the tooth fairy?” and “How about the Easter Bunny?” When Smith indicated that he did not in response to both questions, Kennedy accused Smith of stalling his answers and angrily added a final oratorical gem, “You make me want to throw up in my mouth.” That response was as undignified and irrelevant as his prior questions, especially because Smith was not stalling; he was rudely interrupted by Kennedy. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines the noun “goober” as “a naive, ignorant or foolish person.” Any objective person watching that moronic diatribe by Kennedy (it is available unedited online) would reasonably conclude that he is a goober. His attack-mode questioning of Smith also clearly indicates that he was on a political character assassination rip, not a fact-finding mission. Kennedy’s highly partisan and unobjective conduct does not reflect well on Louisiana or its citizens. We deserve and should demand better representation. I hope the voters will remember his grandstanding when Sen. Goober comes up for reelection.

SHELINA DAVIS president and CEO, Louisiana Public Health Institute New Orleans

Why sacrifice green space for transit hub? I am concerned about the proposed RTA transit center on the Basin Street neutral ground near Canal Street. The transportation needs of New Orleans deserve serious attention, but so does something that seems to have received considerably less public discussion: what we would lose by placing a major transit facility in this unusually open corridor. The broad green space along Basin Street is more than an empty strip of land. In the midst of a dense and increasingly developed part of the city, it provides openness, light, greenery and a sense of visual relief. To many of us, it functions much like a public park. Its proximity to the Laﬁtte Greenway makes that open character even more important. The greenway has created

a remarkable linear public space, and a connection toward Canal Street offers an opportunity to strengthen a network of pedestrian-oriented green spaces in this part of New Orleans. I have been surprised that there has not been more extensive coverage of the proposal’s implications for this public landscape. The question is not simply where we can put a transit center. It is also whether we should sacriﬁce an existing public amenity in order to do so. New Orleans needs good public transportation, but we should carefully consider both the transportation beneﬁts and the permanent changes to the character of Basin Street before proceeding.

RONALD DURNFORD New Orleans

Still no proof of widespread voter fraud In the Oct. 7 metro section, the story at the top of the page was about three indictments for ballots allegedly cast illegally in the 2024 elections. This is and continues to be an incredible waste of federal employees’ time and citizens’ taxes to pay the investigators’ payroll. If the current administration is so concerned about waste and fraud, look ﬁrst in your own house!

After two years of controlling the federal government, this administration has been unable to produce any proof of election theft or widespread fraud. It is time for the current administration to move on from a lost cause and to truly work on our current challenges, to truly make America a country we are all proud to call home.

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COMMENTARY Lessons from Jim Bakker’s death In the 1980s the media gave them the name “televangelists.” These were men (and a few women) who preached a “prosperity gospel,” which claimed that God would reward donors who gave money to their “ministries.” Jim Bakker, who died last week at age 86, was among the most successful of the group, if your standard for success is money and fame. Bakker spent four and a half years in prison after being convicted in 1989 of defrauding followers in a scheme involving holidays at his Heritage Cal USA Christian theme Thomas park and resort. I opposed his imprisonment, recommending the biblical standard of restitution. Putting him in prison, I said, did not help the people who had been defrauded. He wrote me a letter from his prison cell, thanking me. When Bakker was released from prison I invited him to my home. I had met him on a few occasions and appeared once on his “PTL” TV show. “PTL” stood for “Praise the Lord,” or “People That Love,” which he used interchangeably. Bakker “loved” in an unbiblical way. A woman named Jessica Hahn claimed Bakker drugged and raped her when she was a 21-yearold church secretary. Hahn was given a $279,000 (equivalent to $790,663 in 2025) pay-off for her silence, which was paid with PTL’s funds to Hahn through Bakker associate Roe Messner. In a drama resembling a soap opera, Bakker’s wife, Tammy Faye, divorced him and married Messner. When he came to my home, I said, “I think I know the answer to this question, but I want to hear it from you. When did you start to go wrong?” Bakker replied, “When I surrounded myself with people who told me only what I wanted to hear.” That should also be a warning for politicians. I told him that television was like a drug and he had been a heavy “user.” I advised him to stay off TV. He did for a while but went back in 2023 with a new wife (Tammy Faye had died) and a new show. Religion can occasionally be as phony as politics. Both require lots of money and both have been guilty of some-

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Jim Bakker speaks to a television audience in 1986 at PTL Ministry in Fort Mill, S.C. times not telling the truth. Even some non-Christians may be familiar with the verse: “The love of money is the root of all evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) It goes on to say, “ Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” That was true of Bakker, as well as the late Jimmy Swaggart who was caught with a prostitute in a seedy motel, but managed to continue on TV, duping his declining number of followers. It’s sad to see how so many people can be fooled into believing lies. I blame biblical illiteracy. In 2019, the Pew Research Center published a survey titled “What Americans Know About Religion.” When examining evangelical knowledge of the Bible, they found: n Only 66% of evangelicals knew that Jesus was from Nazareth, while 86% knew that Moses led the Israelites out

of Egypt. n Only 69% of evangelicals knew that Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, while 91% knew that David killed Goliath with a stone. n 25% of evangelicals thought the Golden Rule was one of the Ten Commandments. And yet some of these same people want the Ten Commandments placed in public schools. This one always makes me laugh: “Surveys by the Barna Research Group show that roughly 10% to 12% of Americans mistakenly believe Joan of Arc was the wife of Noah.” After the laughter and “holier than thou” expressions recede, there is still the problem of TV evangelists ripping off decent, gullible people. Jim Bakker is gone, but others remain. Email Cal Thomas at tcaeditors@ tribpub.com.

The Republican senator who’s fed up with presidential family sleaze John Curtis is happy, even though tory decisions.” he is a U.S. senator. And although his Curtis’s letter urges Grassley to demeanor is as mild as an Indian sum- subpoena these two presidential sons to testify in order to “establish the mer in October, the Republican has done something comparable to poking facts, determine whether existing ethics, disclosure, or anti-corruption a puma with a short stick. laws apply, and identify reAfter a business career, Curtis became mayor of Provo, forms necessary to prevent the Utah’s fourth-largest city, presidency from becoming a then served three terms in the vehicle for private enrichment House. He could be as unhappy by those closest to it.” as former executives often Including, presumably, presiare when they find themselves George dents. The current one in his waist-deep in the molasses of second term has traded more Will legislative processes. securities than all members of Curtis, however, takes seCongress combined. The poet Don Marquis (1878-1937) riously the congressional duty to said: “Writing a book of poetry is like exercise oversight of the executive dropping a rose petal down the Grand branch. So, in this second year of his Canyon and waiting for the echo.” first term, he has written a letter to Curtis’s letter is like that. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley-R, chair of Grassley has spent 51 of his 93 years the Judiciary Committee. on Capitol Hill mastering the art of In it, Curtis notes the collapse of dusty responses to awkward specificipublic trust in government, and one reason for this: “Members of presities. He replied to Curtis’s letter not dential families using their names and with a letter, but with comments to a proximity to the President to advance reporter who posted them on X: “I think the fact is that it takes time, private business interests.” The reand if you were going to ask me when markable seediness of the two most you’re going to have a hearing, there’s recent presidential families has prono way I could answer that today.” vided a target-rich environment. There was Hunter Biden. Now there And Grassley made this self-refuting promise: “I’m going to take his reis Donald Trump Jr.’s “acceptance of significant gifts,” including “a lavquest seriously and sit down with staff and see what we can do.” ish wedding afterparty, on a private Translation: Go away. Curtis’s letter island,” Curtis writes, provided by a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Pu- is, however, a wholesome declaration tin. There are also Trump Jr.’s “active of senatorial independence. It is an afpromotion of family-backed cryptofirmation that politics is a team sport currency ventures, his continued pur- only up to a point — the point at which legislative responsibilities supersede suit of international real estate deals involving direct meetings with foreign party loyalties. Without this, the Madiheads of state, and his reported invest- sonian equilibrium — the checks and balances between the legislative and ments in defense contracting” and “significant financial and advisory ties executive branches — collapses. It has collapsed. Those who created to prediction market platforms that the constitutional architecture in 1787 depend on favorable federal regula-

neither anticipated nor desired what existed by 1800 — a party system. It took another century for party loyalties and presidentialism to eclipse Congress’s institutional pride and dilute its jealous protection of its primacy. The great issues of the 19th century — tariffs for revenue, the disposal of public lands, the conﬁnement, or not, of slavery — were ruled on by Congress. Debates there were widely disseminated for a public of avid newspaper readers. Curtis has taken a risk. The federal government touches everything. Its executive branch, wielded by someone gifted at nursing grudges, could torment Utah. The federal government owns 64.4% of Utah’s land, secondmost among the states (Nevada, 80.1%). Also, drought and development have put extraordinary pressure on declining water resources, giving fresh pertinence to an old Western axiom: “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for ﬁghting over.” The West has booming, and thirsty, metropolises. Curtis, who was not born yesterday, knows that all the Republican senators willing to offend the poked puma could share one bowl of the Senate restaurant’s bean soup. But he also knows that a not-negligible number of them have indicated that they are glad he wrote his letter. When he is no longer a senator — may that day be long distant — he says this will have been “one of my proudest moments.” If emulated, an accumulation of such moments could produce the rebirth of a healthy, rivalrous relation between presidents and Congress. Email George Will at georgewill@washpost.com.

How populist politics succeeds and fails Why is populism, broadly defined, on the brink of historic victories around the world, while populism in the form of President Donald Trump’s Republican Party is poised to lose one or both houses of Congress in the United States? The troubles Trump’s Republicans face are not a mystery. It was always unlikely that Republicans would maintain their hair’s-breadth House majority. But the 2026 lineup of Senate seats looked favorable, with only one Republican defending a seat in a state Kamala Harris carried and all but one defending seats in states Trump carried by double digits in 2024. At least two Democrats were defending seats in states Trump carried in 2024, and retirements opened up two other seats in marginal states. That picture has now changed. Persistent inflation, some of it plausibly triggered by Trump’s tariffs, has hurt Republicans. Democrats have Michael sprinted to big polling leads in GeorBarone gia and North Carolina, and various combinations of weak Republicans and strong Democrats have left Republicans trailing in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio and Texas — states Trump carried by double digits two years ago. Democrats are already planning investigations of Trump’s financial shenanigans and drafting articles of impeachment. They have high hopes of a 2028 trifecta: the House, Senate and presidency. Republicans’ trifecta hopes are clouded by the prospect of primaries pitting Trump supporters against his opponents. What a different picture in the rest of the world. Populist veteran Marine Le Pen is the frontrunner for president of France next year, while next month’s snap election in Spain is likely to put the populist Vox party into a governing coalition. Germany’s populist AfD just won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, and it’s getting hard to imagine how the traditional parties can keep excluding it from federal coalitions. Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, with roots in a populist party that had been excluded from power for years, heads the longest-serving government in post-World War II Italy. Britain’s populist Reform UK party has lost its lead in public polls after the Labour government ditched Keir Starmer and installed Andy Burnham as prime minister. But it’s interesting that Labour, founded in 1900, felt obliged to reach beyond the usual parliamentary leadership ranks to select first a professional barrister and then a regional mayor. Reform UK, founded in 2018, is still polling ahead of the Conservatives, whose roots go back to 1846. The populist complaint, voiced in loud and raucous terms, is that established parties in government have not just failed to solve these problems but have refused to do so. They have cordoned off populist parties and candidates, as if opposing open borders for immigrants who are difficult to assimilate or supporting tough sentences for violent criminals were morally equivalent to Nazi or communist mass murder. So how do we explain why populism is on the rise beyond the U.S., even as it seems mired in failure here? One explanation is that Trumpism is not really mired in failure. Trump has been president of the U.S. for almost six of the last 10 years and has had substantial policy successes. They range from economic growth exceeding that of other major countries to the recent treaty promising American control of Greenland. That success is part of his problem. After three and a half years of the Biden administration arguing that the law left it no alternative to an open-door immigration policy, the second Trump administration has proved that the border can be controlled. This success signals to a future administration that it will pay a steep price if it returns to open borders. But for the moment, voters no longer need a Trumpist to close the border. It’s been done. There is something in the nature of populist politics — the willingness to take on and persevere against established media, corporate, academic and party elites — that produces a peculiarly personal kind of leadership. Success in ignoring hoary shibboleths only encourages such leaders to defy warnings they would be better off heeding. The president’s party has suffered as well from his choice of suboptimal Republican nominees, which has already cost Republicans several Senate seats and seems on the verge of, amazingly, costing them a Senate seat in Texas as well. A leader who has gotten where he is by defying conventional wisdom that proves wrong gets into the habit of defying it even when, as on many occasions, it is absolutely right. From time to time, we hear predictions from politicians, both populist and conventional, that their side will govern for the next generation. That seldom happens. In the 32 years since 1994, presidential elections have produced party trifectas -- majorities in both houses of Congress and control of the presidency -- in six of eight election years. But only once did a trifecta last as long as four years, and in one case, it ended after five months. Populist movements can achieve worthy goals spurned by more conventional forces. But they are subject to the rules that every person’s strength is also his weakness and that, in human affairs, success tends to breed failure. Michael Barone is on X, @MichaelBarone.

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Saints forgo play action despite Moore’s ‘love’ BY MATTHEW PARAS Staff writer

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Fundamentally, Kellen Moore said he believes in the effectiveness of play action. And the New Orleans Saints coach doesn’t appear to buy the oldschool idea that a Analysis team ﬁrst has to establish the run for play action to work. “Love it,” Moore said of play action. So why doesn’t he call it more often?

Sunday’s 23-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings highlighted the Saints’ glaring lack of play-action use, with Fox analyst and former Saints quarterback Drew Brees openly questioning why Moore wasn’t leaning more into the tool to combat a blitz-heavy opponent. But Sunday’s game was no exception. Over Moore’s ﬁrst two seasons, the Saints have had one of the low-

est play-action rates in the NFL, ranking 29th this season and 31st in 2025, according to Next Gen Stats. Moore’s track record as an offensive coordinator isn’t much better. As the play-caller for three teams over six seasons before arriving in New Orleans, Moore’s teams ranked above average in play action only twice. Even then, they didn’t crack the top 10. Here’s a breakdown by year, correlated with the ranking and Moore’s team at the time: 2026: 18.8% (29) (New Orleans

Saints) 2025: 18.4% (31) (New Orleans Saints) 2024: 23.9% (16) (Philadelphia Eagles) 2023: 22.1% (18) (Los Angeles Chargers) 2022: 26.5% (15) (Dallas Cowboys) 2021: 23.7% (21) (Dallas Cowboys) 2020: 20.8% (28) (Dallas Cowboys) 2019: 26.3% (12) (Dallas Cow-

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Saints coach Kellen Moore calls a ä See SAINTS, page 5C play vs. the Raiders on Sept. 27.

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Wade rules out Luis, is still conﬁdent on others BY TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writer

where inside coach Kim Mulkey’s house, talking to Neighbors and other media members about the season ahead. “She’s just oozing with confidence,” Neighbors said in a hallway during a break between segments. And for good reason: Williams now is the unquestioned face of LSU women’s basketball. Angel Reese is gone. Flau’jae Johnson is, too. Williams still has two high-profile teammates in se-

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — RJ Luis’ status with LSU men’s basketball is resolved. LSU coach Will Wade said Luis, a former St. John’s star who signed an NBA contract in 2025, will not play at the school. “We’re going to follow all the SEC protocols with him,” Wade said on a virtual call during ä Scott Rabalais: SEC media day on Issue is over, but Tuesday. “I think damage is done. it’s been pretty clear what the SEC PAGE 4C protocols are on all that. He didn’t travel with us to McNeese, and he hasn’t been rostered.” LSU beat McNeese State 63-60 on Thursday in an exhibition at Townsley Law Arena. CBS Sports reported on Aug. 26 that the SEC ﬁnalized extensive punishments to penalize a program if it signs a player who signed a pro contract (as well as not formally withdrawing from the draft) in professional leagues such as the NBA, WNBA and NFL. While awaiting word on multiple players’ eligibility, Wade said Sept. 23 that he’s had 15 players practicing with the team since Sept. 2. That included Luis, who was granted a preliminary injunction on Aug. 24 that allowed him to play college basketball. One day later, SEC presidents, chancellors and athletic directors voted to set rules to prevent member schools from rostering athletes who ﬁt any of these three criteria: n Previously declared for the NFL, NBA or WNBA draft, and did not “appropriately withdraw” from those drafts. n Signed a contract with an NFL or

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LSU guard Mikaylah Williams finishes a layup during the first practice of the season on Sept. 21 at the PMAC.

HER TEAM NOW Williams undisputed leader of LSU squad intent on Final Four return

BY REED DARCEY Staff writer

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mike Neighbors was looking forward to seeing Mikaylah Williams in person on Tuesday. The former Arkansas coach and current SEC Network analyst is one of her biggest fans. He has been for almost a decade. So Neighbors was bummed about the fog. Because it hung over the Baton Rouge area on Tuesday long enough to spoil LSU’s travel plans for SEC media days, he couldn’t

speak face-to-face with the player he once compared as a freshman to Maya Moore. The one who prompted him to joke he wished the WNBA would change its eligibility rules so she’d leave college basketball and never torch one of his teams for 21 points again. Plan B was Zoom. That’s how Neighbors got to touch base with Williams one ﬁnal time before her senior season. Neighbors was on a TV set in a boutique hotel ballroom in Birmingham. Williams was at a table some-

Leavitt takes ‘maybe’ approach to LSU turnovers BY JON BLAU

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LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt reflected Tuesday on the eight interceptions he’s thrown in six games, and he wondered aloud. Is that really bad? “Maybe,” Leavitt answered himself. He was referencing “The Parable of Maybe,” as Leavitt titled it, sometimes referred to as “The Story of the Chinese Farmer,” which is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. As it goes, the farmer lost a horse, and the man’s neighbors told him he was unlucky. “Maybe,” the farmer answered.

The next day, the horse returned, along with several wild ones. The neighbors told the farmer he was lucky. He again answered, “Maybe.” The next day, the farmer’s son broke his leg riding one of those wild horses, which seemed very bad. But the farmer said, “Maybe,” before the army visited him, looking for conscripts, and his son was spared because he wasn’t ﬁt to ﬁght. This goes to show the “process of nature,” as British philosopher Alan Watts described it, is an “in-

tegrated process of immense complexity.” It’s not great for Leavitt to lead FBS football in interceptions right now, but the season is still unfolding. “Maybe that makes me transition my thought process and how I approach the game,” Leavitt said, “and then I play better and we win more games and things like that. “Maybe I get more depth in my drops so I’m further away from the guard so he doesn’t make a play on my hand and I get the ball up and down better so I don’t sail it on a dig,” Leavitt added, recalling a short drop back at Kentucky that led to an interception.

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NFL suspends Bears DE Sweat for two games

Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat has been suspended for two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. The league announced the punishment on Tuesday. Chicago visits Atlanta on Sunday and hosts New England on Oct. 22. The loss of Sweat is a big blow for the Bears as they look to bounce back from Sunday’s 31-7 loss at Green Bay. He has two of the team’s 12 sacks through ﬁve games. The 6-foot-6 Sweat was selected by Washington in the ﬁrst round of the 2019 draft. He played for the team for four-plus seasons before he was traded to Chicago on Oct. 31, 2023. Sweat has 23½ sacks in 47 games with the Bears, including 10 last season.

Rams cut kicker Mevis, sign Grupe away from Bears

The Los Angeles Rams cut kicker Harrison Mevis one day after he missed two field-goal attempts in a 37-34 overtime loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The Rams are also signing former New Orleans kicker Blake Grupe off the New York Jets’ practice squad. Mevis missed an early 50-yard field goal against the Bills, and his 48-yard attempt in overtime was blocked by Greg Rousseau. His four missed field goals through five games are the most in the NFL this season. Head coach Sean McVay said afterward that the Rams’ kicking unit “cost us the game tonight.” The Rams (2-3) have been plagued by poor special teams play since the start of last season, and McVay vowed to make a thorough review.

Harris can sign in NFL after trying to play at LSU STAFF PHOTO BY DAVID GRUNFELD New Orleans Pelicans forward Julian Reese talks with the media during Pelicans media day on Sept. 28 at the Smoothie King Center.

Reese a proud rebounder, brother BY ROD WALKER Staff writer

Julian Reese doesn’t hesitate to answer the question, much like he doesn’t waste any time grabbing a basketball that clangs off the rim. The question is a simple one: Who is the best rebounder in the family? Him or his big sister, WNBA star Angel Reese? “Me, of course,” the New Orleans Pelicans forward said. Reese is in his second NBA season and ﬁrst with the Pelicans after being signed in late September to a two-way contract. The Pelicans coveted Reese for his rebounding prowess. He started in 10 of the 13 games he played in last season for the Washington Wizards. He averaged 11.8 points and 10.8 rebounds. That included a season-high 20 rebounds against the Utah Jazz. He had at least 10 rebounds in six of his 13 games and recorded ﬁve double-doubles. His best game was a 26-point, 17-rebound outing against the Jazz. His minutes have been limited so far in the preseason. He logged just three minutes in last Thursday’s loss to the Miami Heat, recording two points and one rebound. He likely will get more

minutes as the Pels wrap up their preseason schedule this week. They play on the road against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday and then ﬁnish up the preseason slate Friday at home against his former team, the Wizards. The Wizards signed him in February, eight months after he went undrafted in 2025. Although he hasn’t played much in the NBA, the words of wisdom Angel always gives him came in handy as he waited. “(She) basically just (tells me) to stay ready,” Reese said. “Last year I got called up late in the season. Just staying ready and taking advantage of my opportunity. Now that I have my opportunity, roll with it. I’m just staying ready and just attacking and doing whatever I can for the team.” Pelicans coach Jamahl Mosley likes what he’s seen in Reese. Last season, Reese grabbed nine rebounds in his second NBA game playing against the Orlando Magic, coached by Mosley at the time. “Julian is a workhorse,” Mosley said. “He just comes in and does his job. He knows exactly how he rebounds the basketball and where he can ﬁnd his spacing on the floor. He gets into the right position to be able to collect the

boards.” Rebounding runs in the Reese family. Angel, who starred at LSU, has led the WNBA in rebounding in each of her three seasons. His mom, Angel Webb Reese, was a star basketball player and proliﬁc rebounder at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. “I really think it’s coincidence,” Reese said about the rebounding gene. “We weren’t just in the driveway working on rebounding. It just kinda happened. My mom was good at rebounding at UMBC, leading the country at some point. I feel like I think it’s just kind of a role we found and we’re taking advantage of it now.” Why is Reese so good at rebounding? “Just taking it personal,” he said. “I feel like every rebound that comes off is mine and just doing whatever I can to get it. I think it’s just all heart. Just going up and getting the rebound. It’s like a lost skill in the game today, especially at my position.” His sister is doing the same thing. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are in the WNBA Finals, and they begin their series against the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday. Reese is proud of Angel’s suc-

cess. She was named the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year last week. “Very inspirational, I’m not going to lie,” he said. “She inspired me to be great here. (She’s) proving everybody wrong and just living in her truth. It’s a blessing.” Now the 23-year-old Reese, a year younger than his sister, is trying to make his own mark in the NBA. “I feel like if I keep doing what I’m doing now, keep rebounding at a high level and playing defense and talking, I feel like I’ll stick in the league,” Reese said. “In this league, some guys ﬁnd their niche and mine happens to be rebounding. So if I do that at a high level, I feel like I’ll be able to stay.” And like his sister, he’ll get to make a name for himself in Louisiana. The Maryland native is in New Orleans now, just 80 miles from Baton Rouge where his sister became Bayou Barbie while leading LSU to a national championship. “Seeing the love they gave to her and showed her, I appreciate Louisiana for that,” Reese said. “I can show that love back by playing hard and giving them everything I have every night.”

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Three future LSU gymnasts set for world championships BY SCOTT RABALAIS

Staff writer

The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships begin Saturday in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with a big future LSU Tiger presence. LSU commitments Hezly Rivera and Reese Esponda are on the U.S. team, while Lia Redick represents Canada. Rivera, of Oradell, New Jersey, has won the past two U.S. national all-around titles. A member of the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Rivera is expected to make the team for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Esponda, of Shenandoah, Texas, won the ﬂoor title at nationals and was fourth in the all-around.

Also on the U.S. team are former Florida gymnast Skye Blakely, Utah commitment Claire Pease and Charleigh Bullock. Bullock, who is from Spotsylvania, Virginia, is being recruited by LSU and was third in the all-around at nationals. Rivera, Esponda and Redick are expected to sign with LSU in November. The women’s competition begins Sunday, with the team final Oct. 21 and the women’s allaround ﬁnal Oct. 23. NBC Sports Network and Peacock will have coverage starting Tuesday. Documentary nominated The SEC Storied documentary on legendary LSU gymnastics coach D-D Breaux is up for some big awards Wednesday night.

“The Fighting Tiger” has been nominated for four Women’s Image Awards: best documentary film, best show/film producers (Lisa Lax, Nancy Stern Winters and Amanda Postel), best show/ film writers and best show/film directors (Lax and Stern). The documentary premiered Feb. 4. Coach Innes Former LSU gymnast Emily Innes has been named the team’s graduate student coach for the 2027 season. Innes joins coach Jay Clark and assistant coaches Courtney McCool Griffeth, Garrett Griffeth and ex-Tiger Haleigh Bryant, who enters her second season. A native of Pittsburgh, Innes competed for LSU as a senior af-

ter spending her ﬁrst three seasons at Washington. Mark your calendar Dates and times for LSU’s 2027 schedule are out. The Tigers begin Jan. 1 with their Gymnastics 101 exhibition meet and open the regular season in the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad on Jan. 9 in Greenville, South Carolina. LSU’s home opener is Jan. 15 against Arizona State. Big home meets include Georgia on Jan. 29, NCAA champion Oklahoma on Feb. 12 and Florida on Feb. 26. The SEC championships will be March 20 in Tampa, Florida. LSU will not host an NCAA regional as it did in 2026. TV assignments will be announced at a later date.

The NFL reversed course, saying former Ole Miss defensive lineman Zxavian Harris is free to sign with teams this season after a failed attempt to return to college football and play for LSU. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday, the league reversed its Sept. 16 ruling making Harris ineligible to be signed during the 2026 season, saying the defensive tackle did not participate in an ofﬁcial practice or game with LSU, clearing the way for him to be signed by an NFL team. Harris and Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright had tryouts in the NFL this summer after going undrafted. They then tried joining their former coach Lane Kifﬁn at LSU.

UCLA worried that QB Iamaleava done for season

UCLA coach Bob Chesney said there’s “serious concern” that quarterback Nico Iamaleava could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. The 22-year-old was hurt just before halftime of the Bruins’ 17-15 victory over Oregon on Saturday when he scrambled for a ﬁrst down and was sandwiched between two defenders. The No. 12 Bruins (5-0, 3-0 Big Ten) host Wisconsin (4-1, 2-0) Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Iamaleava has thrown four touchdowns, four interceptions and completed 62.1% of his attempts for 982 yards on the season. He’s also a threat as part of the Bruins’ rushing attack in his second season in Westwood since transferring from Tennessee.

Celtics, guard Pritchard agree to contract extension

Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard agreed to terms Tuesday on a new contract extension. The extension is a two-year deal worth $44.2 million that kicks in next season. It runs through the 2028-29 campaign and also includes a mutual option for 2029-30. The mutual option would trigger if either the team or the player opts in. Pritchard, the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, had two years remaining on his current fouryear, $30 million pact, which is viewed as one of the league’s team-friendliest contracts. His $7.8 million salary this season ranks sixth on the Celtics’ payroll.

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Area underclassmen shining this season BY SPENCER URQUHART

top player on offense for the 6-0 Skippers. The 6-foot dual-threat quarterback The high school football has thrown for 759 yards, season is now six weeks in, 13 touchdowns and just two and there are several under- interceptions along with classmen who have emerged 237 yards rushing and four touchdowns. as key contributors. Many of the New Orleans area’s top teams have had DL Edward Dailey sophomores and freshmen Edna Karr (So.) shine, some of whom alNicknamed “Hulk,” ready have Division I re- Dailey is a 6-3, 276-pound pass-rushing force for a cruiting attention. Listed below are eight Karr defensive line that New Orleans area under- had to replace last year’s classmen who have stood All-Metro defensive MVP, out through the season’s Richard Anderson. Daifirst six weeks. ley has stepped up in big games this year, recording WR AJ Bright two sacks against Ruston in the Superdome and a safety Northshore (So.) After quitting football against John Curtis. as a freshman to focus on basketball, Bright returned QB Jack Grace to the field this fall and has Country Day (So.) become a true differenceGrace continues to air it maker on offense for North- out in Country Day’s high shore, which is 6-0 for the scoring offense, becoming first time. The 5-foot-9 soph- the first prep quarterback omore has racked up 688 in Louisiana to reach 30 receiving yards and eight passing touchdowns on the touchdowns on 34 catches season. Listed among last week’s midseason All-Metro in six games. MVP candidates, Grace also QB Krew Collura leads the state in passing yards with 2,205. Mandeville (So.) Mandeville leaned on its running backs in last DL Broderick Sanders week’s win over Covington, John Curtis (Fr.) but Collura is usually the Sanders was a highly Staff writer

touted recruit with Division I offers heading into his freshman year, and he’s lived up to the hype. The 6-4, 220-pound defensive end is an anchor up front for a stout defense, recording a team-high three sacks year along with 35 tackles and six tackles for loss.

RB Allen ‘Cinco’ Shaw Shaw (So.) The younger brother of Shaw quarterback Allen “Red” Shaw is the go-to running back for an Eagles offense that is averaging over 35 points per game. A powerful runner at 5-9, 195 pounds, “Cinco” has 11 touchdowns and nearly 500 rushing yards on the season.

RB Caleb Williams Riverside (Fr.) Williams has taken over as Riverside’s lead running back as a freshman, and he’s had success so far in one of the state’s most explosive offenses. Riverside’s new bell cow back is just 5-8 and 160 pounds but has plenty of speed, rushing for 506 yards and six touchdowns so far on 62 carries. Email Spencer Urquhart at surquhart@ theadvocate.com.

Mount Carmel’s strong start too much for Chapelle BY SPENCER URQUHART Staff writer

Clean play resulted in big leads for Mount Carmel during the ﬁrst two sets of Tuesday’s district volleyball match against Chapelle. Mount Carmel committed just three errors in the opening two sets, resulting in the Cubs winning each set by 15 points. Chapelle came close to forcing a fourth set after leading the majority of the third, but the Cubs came back to complete a 25-10, 2510, 25-23 victory at Chapelle. Mount Carmel limited Chapelle’s attack, allowing just 25 kills. The Cubs got redemption from last year after seeing their season end against Chapelle in the quarterﬁnals. “Something that I’ve been preaching to my girls recently is that we’ve got to get the other team out of system, and we did that,” Mount Carmel coach Ashley Lala Miller said. “We just played really disciplined on defense, and we knew what (Chapelle’s) tendencies were.

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Continued from page 1C Maybe the best football of Leavitt’s season is ahead of him. LSU, sitting at 1-2 in SEC play, needs it with No. 16 Mississippi State visiting Tiger Stadium at 11 a.m. Saturday. “There’s going to be different momentums and bigger situations in big games,” Leavitt said, “and I got to be the one that’s always going to be the equalizer there.” Leavitt has, in many respects, played better in LSU’s last three games. He pulled a hamstring against Texas A&M, which forced a willing scrambler to sit in the pocket and throw on time to his receivers. He completed 73.5% of his passes for 275 yards and two touchdowns at Kentucky, but he again threw an interception. He’s had at least one in every game. Leavitt rejects the premise that he’s been turnoverprone in his career. In two seasons at Arizona State, he had 34 touchdowns compared to nine picks. But it’s become an obvious problem at LSU, which he’s trying to ﬁx.

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“We had more errors than I would’ve liked in that third set, but to come back and pull through, I’m super proud.” The scoring attack was spread out for Mount Carmel. Senior Lila Franovich, who recently reached 1,000 career kills, led the way with 10 kills and a block. Mount Carmel had six players record five or more kills. Giulianna Aratti, a junior, finished with seven kills, and senior Gabrille Locascio had six kills along with freshman Andy Clement. “We worked on hitting around based on where (Chapelle) plays defense, so I think sharp angle was working really well for me,” Franovich said. “That’s what I stuck to because I kept getting (points) on it.” Junior setter Sarah Clement helped set up Mount Carmel’s attack with a teamhigh 20 assists while also recording five kills. Junior Briley Ross finished with 13 assists. Allie Steele, a senior, was also a key contributor for Mount Carmel with five kills

and a block. Kyleigh Smith, a junior, ﬁnished with three aces for the Cubs. Chapelle’s attack was led by senior hitter Victoria McCann, who recorded a teamhigh 10 kills. Other Chapelle contributors included sophomore Isabelle Wilson with 15 assists, and senior Audrey Dubuc had four kills along with junior Si’iah-Michele Payre. “(Mount Carmel) was big at the net, so they were able to control our outside hitters,” Chapelle coach Jodee Pulizzano said. “Not many teams do that very well against us. I thought we were too focused on what they were doing instead of taking care of the ball on our side.” Mount Carmel is now 21-4 after entering Tuesday’s match as the No. 2-ranked team in the Division I power ratings. Chapelle (20-4) was ranked No. 4. Mount Carmel will return home for its next match on Wednesday against St. Joseph’s. Chapelle will be back in action against St. Amant on Thursday on the road.

At the same time, it’s hard to do anything well while trying to not make mistakes. Leavitt finds himself coming back to simple lessons, like honing in on the depth of his drop back, focusing on his target rather than the football’s spin and just playing within himself. He fumbled with just more than four minutes left on a second-and-6 with LSU leading Kentucky 27-24. He tried jumping while tossing a ball to running back Dilin Jones, because a Wildcats defensive lineman was pushing left guard William Satterwhite into Leavitt’s lap. “That one was pretty brutal,” Leavitt said. “There’s, like, not much you can say there other than, you know, don’t jump and pass the ball.” The LSU defense held and Kentucky missed a field goal in that instance, but Leavitt knows he has to be a “savvier player” and not try to win the game in one play. If he has to win the game by himself, in a sense, it’s through his individual preparation during the week to feel confident in his abilities and take what a defense is giving him. “I think confidence is an earned trait through the

work that you put in and the way that you perform and practice,” Leavitt said, “and then ultimately shows up in the game.” Leavitt has thought deeply about these concepts, as evidenced by his knowledge of “The Parable of Maybe,” his work with sports performance coaches Craig Manning and Sean Drake, and a host of other methods he employs to focus his mind and body. The toughest part for Leavitt has been leading LSU through his mistakes. “For me, I know it’s my fault. How can I get them going while then re-centering myself?” Leavitt said. “So I go kind of take care of myself for a second, da-dada, move on, ﬂush it — and then go approach the guys and go get it the next drive.” As a team, LSU is trying to not “panic,” Leavitt said, after two straight SEC road losses have narrowed the Tigers’ path to the College Football Playoff. Maybe it’s bad. Maybe it’s good. But LSU and Leavitt can’t dwell on it. “That’s how the ball bounces,” Leavitt said. “At the end of the day, I put everything in God’s hands and he has a plan for me.”

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Tulane quarterback Trace Johnson gets ready to throw against Southern Miss on Sept. 26 at Yulman Stadium.

Tulane might switch QBs for Memphis BY GUERRY SMITH

ä Memphis at Tulane.

Without saying the words, Tulane coach Will Hall made it clear on Tuesday he was leaning toward giving freshman quarterback Trace Johnson his ﬁrst career start in Friday’s mustwin home game against Memphis (6:30 p.m., ESPN). Johnson and Kadin Semonza split first-team repetitions at practice, but it was just as easy to read between the lines in Hall’s statement about their twoway battle as it was last Tuesday leading up to the Army game. Tulane (2-3, 0-1 American Conference), a touchdown underdog to Memphis (5-1, 2-0), cannot lose and still harbor realistic hopes of reaching the league championship game for the fifth consecutive year. “We gotta play better at quarterback,” Hall said. “Anybody with eyes can see that.” Contrast that comment with the one he made seven days ago following Semonza’s fourth-quarter benching in a 24-21 win against Southern Miss on Sept. 26. “Kadin has been playing really well,” he said then. “I think he was the highest rated quarterback in our conference by PFF (Pro Football Focus) going into that game against Southern Miss. … We had ﬁve drops where he hit people right in the hands. If our guys make those catches, he had close to probably 300 yards and we win convincingly and everyone’s talking about what a good game he had.” Semonza was victimized again by two big drops in Tulane’s 20-17 loss at Army, but he also missed three critical throws that would have produced touchdowns. Harassed by a blitzer, he led open tight end Dawson Johnson too far on a thirdand-goal incompletion that forced the Wave to settle for a field goal in the sec-

ond quarter. On the Wave’s final series, he underthrew Destyn Hill in the end zone after Hill got free with a double move and was woefully short of wide-open receiver Garrett Mmahat at the goal line on fourth down when he saw him late after scrambling forward. Tulane never touched the ball again. Army drove for a chip-shot, tie-breaking field goal as time ran out. Semonza, who has started four games after relieving Zeon Chriss-Gremillion to begin the third quarter in the opener at Duke, is 64 of 119 (53.8%) for 804 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. Johnson went 2 of 5 for 35 yards in relief as Tulane rallied from a 21-14 fourth-quarter deficit against Southern Miss. Don’t expect an announcement of the pecking order before kickoff on Friday, but Tulane needs a spark after struggling at times against statistically two of the worst defenses in the FBS (Southern Miss is fifthto-last in yards allowed; Army is 11th from last in yards per play allowed). Hall listed the three ingredients he looks for in his quarterbacks. The first was get the Wave to the right play after reading the defense and throw it to the right guy after going through his progressions. Second was avoid turnovers, something Semonza has been good at aside from the end zone interception that got him benched against Southern Miss. Three was make off-schedule plays, exactly where Semonza failed at the end against Army. “Every now and then the play doesn’t work out right and you have to make an off-schedule play, so that’s what we’re looking for,” Hall said. “Who can do those three things the best to give

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us the best opportunity to win?” If the switch to Johnson happens, he comes with a solid pedigree. His father, Doug Johnson, was a twoyear starting quarterback at Florida and five-year NFL backup. His coach as a senior in high school was Heisman Trophy-winner and three-time Pro Bowler Carson Palmer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft. “We’re comfortable with every single one of them as a group,” said redshirt freshman guard Gresham Perry, Tulane’s only lineman who has started at the same spot in every game. “We know their cadences. We’re comfortable with them inside the building and outside the building.” The numbers just have not been there with Semonza. Dropped passes are partially responsible for him having the ﬁfth-lowest completion percentage out of 128 eligible quarterbacks, but certainly not the sole reason. “Ultimately that’s my responsibility,” Hall said. “I’ve had a lot of great quarterbacks. I’m a quarterback developer, but we’ve got to play better at quarterback.”

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SEC MEDIA DAYS

Richard discusses why she left LSU women BY REED DARCEY and TOYLOY BROWN III Staff writers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Former LSU women’s point guard Jada Richard said Tuesday that she relied on her “faith in God” when she decided to leave the Tigers in April and sign with Ole Miss. Richard, an Opelousas native, started 34 games last season as a sophomore at LSU. Coach Kim Mulkey and her staff initially believed she would return for the 2026-27 season and play a similarly important role as a junior, but the 5-foot-7 guard transferred instead. “I would say everyone that knows me knows that I’m strong in my faith, strong in my faith in God,” Richard said at SEC media days, “and I’m not ashamed of it. I would just say that when you’re that in tune with yourself, that’s what drives my life, and a lot of people may not understand, but it’s not for anyone to understand. “The only thing that matters is that I’m here at Ole Miss, and I think that’s what we should focus on.” LSU lost ﬁve players from its 2025-26 roster to the transfer portal, including starter Kate Koval, the Ukrainian center who left the program in August after the Tigers announced they had signed Russian center Anna Minaeva. More than 20 players transferred from one SEC program to another this past offseason, too. Mulkey and her staff signed one of them, former Florida guard Laila Reynolds, a year after they did the same with MiLaysia Fulwiley — the All-SEC senior guard who left her hometown South Carolina program in 2025 to join one of its chief rivals. But LSU still was “caught off guard” by Richard’s decision to leave, Mulkey said in July. Now she’s expected to start

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LSU guard Jada Richard, right, celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Jacksonville in a first-round NCAA Tournament game on March 20 at the PMAC. Richard will play for Ole Miss this season.

SEC MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK at point guard for Ole Miss and serve as “the leader of the team,” coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin said on Tuesday. “For me, it was a no-brainer once she got in the portal,” McPhee-McCuin said, “that I would want to recruit her. Just because I believed in her before she even got to college.”

Dioubate’s decision There aren’t many players more well-traveled in the Southeastern Conference than Mo Dioubate. The 6-foot-8, 235-pound LSU men’s forward spent the ﬁrst two years of his career at Alabama, spent last season with Kentucky and will suit up for coach Will Wade’s Tigers this season. Dioubate, who spoke to “SEC Now” on the SEC Network during the conference’s media day Tuesday, revealed that his relationship with his new coach didn’t start when Wade was among the ﬁrst people to contact him in the transfer portal last offseason.

Their ties go back to when Wade tried to bring him to his last stop at NC State. “He was trying to recruit me last year when he was at NC State, and I was in the transfer portal,” the senior said, smiling. “I wasn’t trying to go to NC State. I went to Kentucky (but) we kind of had that relationship a little bit. So it wasn’t a hard decision. It’s Baton Rouge.” On the second try, Wade earned the commitment of the forward who averaged 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds in 21.6 minutes per game last year at Kentucky. Dioubate said he likes the city he plays in, Wade’s straightforward nature and the way his teams have played over prior seasons. While the roster LSU has assembled has been controversial for eligibility questions, Dioubate said his teammates are “ﬁred up.” “We have a full team. We practice together every day,” Dioubate said. “It just felt like forever since I played an actual basketball game. Guys are ﬁred up, we have a lot to prove and I felt this year is gonna be a good year for us.”

LSU won’t play Luis, but damage from saga persists After months of legal wrangling, public excoriating and unprecedented threats of Southeastern Conference excommunication, at least one part of the saga is over at LSU. The school decided last month against rostering — a new verb for me, as I’m sure for many of you — former NFL Scott Rabalais training campers Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris in football. On Tuesday, during LSU’s nontrip to SEC basketball media days, we learned men’s basketball isn’t rostering former NBA minor-leaguer RJ Luis, either. LSU, the home of Heisman winners and basketball immortals, is not going to be the home of former pro football and basketball players looking for a second, potentially lucrative lease on their college careers. LSU apparently will make peace with former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels before pros such as Wright, Harris and Luis get to suit up there. Men’s basketball coach Will Wade conﬁrmed Tuesday that Luis won’t be a Tiger going forward. He previously practiced with the team but didn’t play in its 63-60 exhibition win Thursday at McNeese State. “We’re going to follow all the SEC protocols with him,” Wade said. Did LSU have much choice? The SEC threatened severe penalties for teams that would put players who have signed NFL, NBA or WNBA contracts on their rosters. For LSU, that even escalated one DEFCON level further, with SEC membership reportedly considering whether to throw charter member LSU out of the league. Apparently the SEC is still holding the threat of expulsion in the most recent version of its federal

lawsuit against LSU, but frankly that would be the definition of overkill now that Luis is not playing. The SEC is keeping this up because LSU gave it the perfect test case for establishing its long sought-after self-governance. First, Lane Kiffin decided not to bring on Wright and Harris — though injuries like the one to tight end Trey’Dez Green have shown the Tigers definitely could have used them. Luis was an even bigger difference-maker. He was the Big East Player of the Year at St. John’s two seasons ago. With him, and all the other transfers Wade has/ has tried to land, the Tigers could well have been a top-15 team going into this season. I had sympathy for Wright and Harris. Yes, both signed with NFL teams — Harris was briefly with the Saints, whose 1-4 start shows they may need him more than LSU did — but neither ever played in a real game. Luis, on the other hand, decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility at St. John’s to turn pro before signing with both the Jazz and Celtics. Wright and Harris were caught in between the athletes granted a fifth year because of the COVID pandemic and those who now compete under the NCAA’s new “five for five” eligibility rule. But Luis made a conscious grab for the NBA money and missed. LSU and Wade made the smart decision to walk away from him, despite the huge impact Luis could have made on their season. LSU is still waiting to see whether former UCLA players Skyy Clark and Donovan Dent will get their temporary restraining order upheld, granting them and about 70 other athletes across the country a fifth year of eligibility. Without them, LSU looks like a long shot to make the NCAA Tournament this season. But as Wade said in his Wade way, what’s one more bad year for LSU men’s basketball after the past four

seasons under former coach Matt McMahon? A bigger question is whether all this fight was worth it for LSU overall. The answer is not at all. Again, Luis could have made a huge impact, but none of these players in question was worth the school getting dragged through the mud or kicked out on its ear. LSU ended up portrayed as a renegade program trying to bend rules to their breaking point. Its relationship with the SEC as a whole has been damaged for years to come. Meanwhile, the LSU basketball programs couldn’t avoid being the target of jokes, speculation and outright conspiracy theories on social media Tuesday as to why Wade, Kim Mulkey and their players couldn’t make it to Birmingham, Alabama, for SEC media days. Baton Rouge Metro Airport was reportedly too foggy on Tuesday morning for their charter flight to take off. With 32 sets of men’s and women’s coaches and players converging, the SEC told LSU there was no room at the inn for its group either later Tuesday or Wednesday. So, both coaches and one of their players did Zoom calls instead with reporters. I live miles away from the Baton Rouge airport, but I can at least confirm that it was quite foggy near LSU on Tuesday morning. The first time I’ve seen fog here literally in months. It was just bad luck, and another thing not worth the risk. That said, is it possible for anyone involved with LSU to cross the street, much less take a 330mile flight, without there being some controversy? Criticism? A court injunction? Maybe the end of the Luis saga is a sign things are finally beginning to settle down at LSU from a “National Story Every Two Hours” situation, but my radar is still scanning for the next big blow up.

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Continued from page 1C nior guards MiLaysia Fulwiley and Jada Williams, but neither of them has been with the Tigers as long as she has. The 2026-27 season, which tips off for LSU on Nov. 2, will be her fourth in Baton Rouge. When they were recruiting Williams, Mulkey and her staff sold the Bossier City native on the possibility that the program could one day be hers. Williams committed to the Tigers before Reese ever appeared in a game for them, which was an early sign that Mulkey had begun restoring the program to the national power it is today. LSU won the 2023 national title, reached the Elite Eight in 2024 and 2025, then fell in the Sweet 16 last season. It’s still trying to climb back to the Final Four. If this is the season the Tigers break through again, Williams will be the one to lead them there. “You’re not gonna see the Mikaylahs of the world and the Flau’jaes of the world much anymore,” Mulkey said. “And what I mean by that is staying where they started. You’ll see a few across the country. To me, it’s more about probably how they were raised, and you stay the course. The grass isn’t always greener at other places.” The challenge for Williams is leading a program with its fair share of newcomers. The Tigers lost ﬁve players to the transfer portal. The new-look group features two freshmen, three transfers and an international signee. The group isn’t particularly deep, either, because center Kate Koval left the program in August. There are now only 11 total players on the roster. And Spanish forward Noa Morro is out until at least late November with a stress fracture in her shin. Mulkey thinks Williams will have to take on more responsibilities. Neighbors thinks she can handle them. The former Arkansas coach has been watching Williams drain her signature pull-up jumpers since she was in eighth grade. He’s even seen her play softball and marveled at how hard she could hit the

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Continued from page 1C other professional league, NBA or G League, or WNBA or affiliated team. n Been listed on a roster by any of those professional teams. After going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, Luis signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz in June 2025 before being traded to the Boston Celtics two months later. Luis was waived by the Celtics in October 2025 before signing a deal with its NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. He was waived by the G League team before the start of the season because of an injury. Luis averaged 18.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game at St. John’s during the 2024-25 season, winning Big East Player of the Year honors. He entered the transfer portal but didn’t commit to a new school, deciding to stay in the draft in 2025. Other players’ eligibility Since Wade couldn’t fly to media day because of fog in the Baton Rouge area, he spoke virtually to the broadcasters on the SEC Network and to reporters on a separate teleconference call. In both interviews, he said he believes his other players will be cleared by the NCAA for this season. “We have another scrimmage tomorrow (Wednesday), and we anticipate having a few more guys tomorrow than we had at McNeese,” Wade said on the SEC Network. “We have a pretty good idea of who’s (getting) eligible.” Wade said the media make “a massive deal” about the state of the LSU roster, but any of the players would say things are operating normally. “We don’t worry about what anybody else is saying or what anybody else really thinks,” he said. “We’re pretty secure in who we are and pretty secure in what we’re doing”. Wade was asked why he’s confident that a couple of his players will receive favorable court rul-

ball. Since Williams has been playing college basketball, Neighbors has seen her make a “slow, steady progression.” She deferred to her older teammates in her freshman season. Then, across the last two years, she’s gradually grown into the player Neighbors thought she could become when he first watched her take the floor. “She’s so dangerous in the last two minutes,” he said. “So dangerous. “She’s got the confidence to make the play, the ability to make the play. A lot of people have the ability but not the confidence, and she’s got them both.” Now LSU wants to see whether Williams has the leadership skills. The senior is the quiet, soft-spoken type. The player who prefers to lead by example. The Tigers, though, need her to use her voice more than ever. “I think, for me,” Williams said, “leading this team would be having to speak up and speak often.” She will have to drive a large chunk of the offense, too. Williams has improved her shooting efficiency from both the field and from beyond the arc in all three years of her career. Last season, she shot 51% from the field and 42% from 3-point range while grabbing a career-high 5.3 rebounds per game and assisting on a career-high 3.6 shots per game. Williams’ scoring average was down, but that’s because she was playing fewer minutes than she did as a sophomore. LSU had a deep, versatile roster that set NCAA scoring records before Duke ended its season in the Sweet 16 with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer. After that loss, Williams said she was “frustrated” to fall short of the Final Four for her third year in a row. On Tuesday, she said she had “unfinished business” and that she was “excited” to renew LSU’s push for a Final Four. “Everybody’s ready to learn,” she said. “Everybody’s bought in. Everybody works extremely hard. And just the culture we have and the team chemistry we have is one of the best I’ve had since I’ve been here. “So I’m just excited.” Neighbors is, too. That was clear on Tuesday – despite the fog.

ings in their fifth-year eligibility cases despite the NCAA “winning” recently in court. A Kentucky eligibility lawsuit saw the Kentucky Court of Appeals dissolve the injunction that permitted some Class of 2022 athletes to play. An Ohio appellate court also reversed a preliminary injunction for more than 20 athletes seeking a fifth year. “I just feel good about some of the information we have on the ground on some things,” he said. “I would caution that some things are painted as wins and really aren’t wins, and people run with that. I feel good about my information, and we’ll see if we’re right.” UCLA transfer guards Skyy Clark and Donovan Dent are the only players on LSU who are challenging the NCAA for a fifth year of eligibility. They are among the more than 70 plaintiffs who gained eligibility for a fifth season through a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit filed in California against the NCAA. What will determine their eligibility going into the regular season is a court hearing for a preliminary injunction on Oct. 20. Dent, however, was among the players who participated in the McNeese exhibition. The four notable players who didn’t play but were present in the McNeese exhibition were 22-year-old Italian-Senegalese wing Saliou Niang, 23-year-old French center Brice Dessert, 24-year-old Israeli center Gilad Levy and Clark. Wade said he’ll accept responsibility for whatever outcome happens this season. “I’m the one who made the decision to do this,” he said. “If it doesn’t work, you can pin it right on me. But we feel very confident about the group, and we feel very confident about the guys that we have. With our full roster, we have a puncher’s chance in most games.” LSU opens the regular season against LSU New Orleans on Nov. 3 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

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Rams in familiar spot while sitting under .500 BY GREG BEACHAM AP sportswriter

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen runs the ball as Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens defends during the second half of a game on Monday in Inglewood, Calif.

Bills QB Allen showcases improv skills to beat Rams BUFFALO, N.Y. — With Josh Allen debuting a new TV commercial seemingly every week, the Bills quarterback was recently asked whether he ever took acting lessons. “Nah,” he responded with a grin. “I’ll just kind of wing it.” It’s no different in his day job. Playing in primetime not far from Tinseltown, and with his Hollywood wife Hailee Steinfeld yelling “Go, Josh!” from the SoFi Stadium stands, Allen once again showcased his ability to improvise. He essentially carried the Bills to a 37-34 overtime win over the Rams on Monday night. He went 12-of-19 passing for 210 yards with a touchdown and an interception while playing without receivers DJ Moore and Joshua Palmer, and against a Rams defense that took away the deep ball. And Allen used his legs, lowering his shoulder to absorb contact and finishing with 10 carries for 121 yards and a TD. The performance put to rest any questions about whether he was playing hurt after rushing for just

24 yards combined over his previous two games. “Listen, when it’s there, it’s there,” Allen said of his willingness to run. “I don’t want to make a living in that. I understand that. But I do know how much of a backbreaker that can be on a defense when you feel like you’re in a pretty good coverage.” Allen’s competitive drive and athletic ability have made the Bills a perennial contender, with playoff appearances in each of the past seven seasons, although he has yet to reach a Super Bowl. He has transformed the offense. The Bills were 0-30 when allowing 30 or more points from 2012 to 2018, Allen’s rookie season. Since then, Buffalo is 10-11 in such games. The question for Buffalo is how much of the load Allen must carry to compensate for his team’s flaws, ranging from running back James Cook’s ball-security issues — he’s fumbled four times this season, losing two — and a new-look defense that ranks among the NFL’s worst in various categories. On Monday, Allen got help from Greg Rousseau block-

ing a would-be, game-winning field goal in overtime, and Cook rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns. But with the outcome in the balance, it was Allen who took off on back-toback runs of 19 and 13 yards to set up Tyler Bass’ gameending 45-yard field goal. Buffalo improved to 4-1, shaking off a loss to New England. And Allen upped his career record to 92-40, tied with Peyton Manning and trailing only Russell Wilson (98) and Patrick Mahomes (95) for wins through a player’s first nine seasons. As Allen acknowledged after the win, the Bills have plenty to clean up if they expect to return in February to SoFi Stadium, the site of this season’s Super Bowl. Buffalo leads the NFL in yards per play at 6.7 and is tied for first with Detroit with 161 points. But Buffalo ranks 30th in the NFL in yards allowed at 1,943. The Bills are 31st in red-zone scoring defense and 31st in fourth-down defense. Opponents have converted 8 of 9 fourth-down attempts (88.9%), with only Tennessee faring worse by allowing conversions on 4 of 4 fourth downs.

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phins, Minnesota’s Week 4 opponent, ran play-action plays 36.8% of the time. Minnesota’s other three opponents ranged from 14% to 21%. “I wasn’t able to get into that flow,” Moore said. “That’s on me. You’ve got to play good ﬁrst- and seconddown football to play in those situations and it got too dropback-y, and certainly, I feel like I’ve got to do a better job there.” The Saints also did not run any screen plays against the Vikings, another way New Orleans could have tried to combat Minnesota’s blitz. “I have to create more opportunities to be in the play action and the screen game,” Moore said.

with former LSU star Malik Nabers, who is coming off back-to-back 100-yard games and had a whopping 20 targets in Sunday’s tie against the Washington Commanders. Winston threw for 395 yards and two touchdowns when he last faced the Saints, but that was with the Cleveland Browns in a 2024 game that New Orleans still won 35-14.

Continued from page 1C boys) What’s going on? “I have to do a better job of it,” Moore said. “Obviously, there are situations that dictate your ability to do play action as much as you’d like. But I’ve got to do a better job there.” What was bizarre about Sunday’s loss to the Vikings is that nothing about the game situation suggested play action would be off the table. Even when Minnesota took the lead, New Orleans found itself in a one-score game. And even if play action is harder to sell from shotgun than under center, the Saints still were under center for 13 of 43 plays. But the Saints ran only two play-action plays against the Vikings. The first resulted in a first-quarter, 14-yard completion to Chris Olave. The second, run in the third quarter, resulted in a 1-yard loss to Kendre Miller that technically counted as a rushing attempt because quarterback Tyler Shough threw the ball behind the line of scrimmage. The play-action rate of 3.8% not counting Miller’s play ranked far behind how other teams tried to attack the Vikings. The Miami Dol-

Next up The Saints beat the New York Giants last season, but New York is hardly the same team that it was a year ago. Coach John Harbaugh has helped the Giants race out to a 3-1-1 start, taking ﬁrst place in the NFC East. The Giants have continued to play well even after losing starting quarterback Jaxson Dart to a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. Dart’s replacement? That would be former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston, who was with New Orleans from 2020-23. Winston has built a strong connection

More blitzes coming As long as the Saints struggle to contain the blitz, teams will keep running it. Their next opponent already has established it is comfortable attacking offenses that way. According to Next Gen Stats, the Giants have the ﬁfth-highest blitz rate in the league at 38.7%. Against the Commanders, the Giants blitzed on 59.5% of dropbacks, behind only the Vikings at 61.5%. Shough, according to Next Gen Stats, has been blitzed on 32.4% of his dropbacks this season. He has a 92.1 passer rating with a 65.6% completion rate, ﬁve touchdowns and two interceptions. Shough’s quarterback rating in those situations is higher than without facing a blitz, but his yards per attempt drops from 6.9 to 5.4 when under duress.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Rams have been one of the NFL’s most consistent winners in their decade under coach Sean McVay. Yet during four of the past five seasons, they’ve also been under .500 at this early point in the year. The preseason Super Bowl favorites are back in that familiar October spot after falling to 2-3 after their wild, 37-34 overtime ASSOCIATED PRESS PHTOT BY PHOTO loss to Josh Allen and the Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum celebrates Buffalo Bills on Monday a first down during the second half of a game against the night. History suggests there’s Buffalo Bills on Monday in Inglewood, Calif. little reason for Rams fans to worry yet about a team no ... I don’t even know what per game after topping with the NFL’s most pro- you want to call it. Congrats the league last season — ductive offense and third- to the Bills, and I’m excited although the Rams’ scorstingiest defense. McVay about how we move for- ing has declined from an has a long history of fixing ward.” NFL-best 30.5 points per his team’s early-season Los Angeles’ biggest game last season to just problems, and Los Ange- problems have been on 23.8 this year, largely beles made the playoffs after special teams, and McVay cause of their seven-point two of those three previous took a big step toward Melbourne debacle. slow starts over the past change Tuesday by cutting The defense ranks third Mevis and signing Blake in the NFL with 285.2 half-decade. Yet the Rams’ failures Grupe as kicker. yards per game allowed, Yet Mevis, who has missed and that’s with no impact this season have many sources, and McVay has a league-high four field goal from reigning AP NFL Deattempts this season, wasn’t fensive Player of the Year plenty of work to do. “None of it makes me feel responsible for the Bills’ 70- Myles Garrett. good right now,” McVay said yard kickoff return to open Matthew Stafford after the Rams rallied to the game. He also wasn’t the spammed the Puka Nacua force overtime against the blocker who allowed Greg button against the Bills Bills, only to be undone by Rousseau to get a hand on for a whopping 24 targets, Harrison Mevis’ final missed Mevis’ overtime field goal and the All-Pro receiver field goal and Josh Allen’s attempt. responded with a careerAside from special high 17 catches for 138 unstoppable scrambles. “I’m proud of the effort, but teams, the Rams aren’t yards and a touchdown on none of how I feel is positive in terrible shape, despite Monday. Davante Adams other than I’m proud of the their record. added two more TD reTheir offense leads the ceptions after leading the resilience, the guts that our team displayed. But there’s league with 424.4 yards league last season.

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Dream’s WNBA Finals games change venues BY DOUG FEINBERG AP basketball writer

The Atlanta Dream will host the Golden State Valkyries in Game 3 and Game 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, allowing for larger attendance, after the league moved one up a day and altered tipoff of the other to avoid conﬂicts at the venue. Game 3 of the best-of-seven series now will be Wednesday, Oct. 21. Tipoff for Game 4 on Saturday, Oct. 24, now will be noon, 21/ 2 hours before the previously scheduled start time. The series begins Saturday in California. “I put quite a bit of pressure on the commissioner of the NBA and the WNBA. I felt, look, it’s not really about us, it’s about the league,” Warriors and Valkyries owner Joe Lacob said Tuesday in a phone interview with The Associated Press. “The look would not be too good to have Ballhalla and 18,000 fans here and 3,500 over there. I think it’s important for the league to play these games in the ﬁnals, a great championship between two very good teams, in front of the same kind of crowd in both places.” The location of the Dream home games had been up in the air because the team wanted to play at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks that seats more than 17,000 fans, as opposed to

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Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese, right, celebrates with DeWanna Bonner, left, after their team defeated the New York Liberty in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals on Friday in New York. their normal home, Gateway Center Arena, which holds only 3,500. The Valkyries have sold out every game in their 18,064-seat Chase Center in San Francisco in their two seasons. “It’s really exciting,” Dream forward Angel Reese said. “I really do enjoy Gateway, so I wouldn’t have

minded being here in Gateway. But I know the growth of women’s basketball, the growth of the Atlanta Dream, the support here that we have is just phenomenal and it has continued to skyrocket. “We’re going to miss our Gateway, but I’m really excited to be able to make that happen. Every-

one that did make that happen, I’m really thankful for it and I’m looking forward to all the fans coming out.” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert expressed appreciation for the cooperation between the teams and TV networks to make the schedule adjustments. “We are grateful for the efforts made by numerous stakeholders, including the Dream, the Valkyries, the Hawks, State Farm Arena, and NBC Sports and USA Sports,” Engelbert said in a statement. “The change of venue dramatically expands the seating capacity and ensures that the Dream will be able to provide an extraordinary atmosphere for the ﬁrst WNBA Finals game to be played in the Atlanta market since 2013. We are pleased that thousands more fans across the Southeast region will have the opportunity to experience the ultimate WNBA action — the WNBA Finals — in person.” There were conflicts at State Farm Arena for Game 3, with a concert by singer Sombr on Oct. 22, and for Game 4, with the Hawks holding their home opener the night of Oct. 24. “We are thrilled that we will be able to accommodate the Dream as they host Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena. Playing for a championship is special, and we want the Dream to feel

the full support of the city during this amazing run,” said Andrew Saltzman, president of business enterprise and chief commercial officer of the Hawks and State Farm Arena. While the Dream played most of its regular-season games at Gateway Center Arena, it moved six regular-season games and the three previous home playoff games to State Farm Arena. Atlanta will play all of its home games next season at State Farm Arena after signing a multiyear deal earlier this month. It’s unclear where a Game 6 would be held if the WNBA Finals go that long because the Hawks have another home game on Oct. 29. The Valkyries had their own conﬂict with Game 2 on Monday, when Doja Cat had a concert scheduled that night at Chase Center. The concert was moved to Oct. 25. Meanwhile, Dream coach Karl Smesko said guard Allisha Gray is improving after missing Game 3 of the semiﬁnal series win over the New York Liberty with a left hand injury. Even so, Smesko said he did not know if Gray, who was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice, would be available for Saturday’s game. “No word on Game 1,” Smesko said. “But it’s trending in the right direction.”

SCOREBOARD Sports Betting Line NFL Thursday FAVORITE Seattle

Sunday

OPEN 2½

FAVORITE OPEN at JAX 1½ Baltimore 7 at IND 3½ at NE 9½ Pittsburgh 1½ New Orleans 2½ at PHILA 6½ Chicago 3 at RAMS 13½ Buffalo 6½ at K.C. 2½ at GREEN BAY 3

East

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 2½ (40½) at DENVER TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 2½ (42½) Houston 4½ (41½) at CLE 7 (44) Tennessee 7½ (43½) NY Jets 2½ (39½) at TAMPA 1½ (45½) at GIANTS 1½ (40½) Carolina 3 (49½) at ATLANTA 12½ (51½) Arizona 5½ (53½) at VEGAS 8½ (42½)LA Chargers 1½ (53½) Dallas

College Football Wednesday

FAVORITE OPEN Kennesw St 5½ W. Kentucky 1½

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 3 (52½)at MISOU ST 1½ (53½)at SAM HOU

FAVORITE OPEN E. Carolina 6½ Ga Southern 2½ at TEX ST 9½

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 4½ (47½) at UAB 3½ (47½) at OLD DOM 14½ (70½) Colorado St

FAVORITE OPEN Memphis 6½ at PURDUE 2½ App St 2½

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 7 (55½) at TULANE 3½ (52½) Washington 1½ (49½) at C. CAR

FAVORITE OPEN at J. MADSN 10½ Pittsburgh 6½ at ARMY 3½ Ohio State 1½ Northwestrn 7½ at WEST VA 2½ at B. GREEN 8½ at CLEMSN 43½ at TEXAS 9½ at SMU 6½ at KSU 8½ at LSU 10½ at MARYLND 4½ at TX A&M 44½ at TEMPLE 23½ at BUFFALO 3½ W. Michigan 8½ at DUKE 4½ at MIA (OH) 9½ at TX TECH 12½ at VA TECH 8½ UNLV 3 at GEORGIA 16½ Toledo 6½ at MICHIGAN 6½ at WYOMING 8½ at OLE MISS 7½ Alabama 1½ Tulsa 3 at UL 3½ at ORGN ST 13½ at NDSU 14½ at VANDER 6½ at MIA (FL) 16½ at BAYLOR 6½ Arkansas St 6½ at S. FLA 18½ at UCLA 3 Notre Dame 10½ at OKLAH 6½ at HOUSTON 2½ Louisville 12½ at STANFRD 32½ at UTSA 7 La Tech 14½ San Jose St 10 Ohio 13½ Utah 13½ Fresno State 8½ Wake Forest 8½ New Mexico17½ at OREGON 7½

TODAY O/U UNDERDOG 12½ (58½) Georgia St 6½ (43½) at B. COLL 2½ (55½) Florida Atl 3½ (51) at INDIANA 7½ (49½) at MSU 1½ (63½) Cincinnati 6½ (47½) Ball State 42½ (56½) Char South 10½ (52½) Florida 9½ (52½) Virginia 4½ (55½) Kansas 14 (58½) Miss St 4½ (57½) Rutgers 45½ (56½) Citadel 21½ (47½) Charlotte 6½ (41½) UMass 6½ (43½) at C. MICH 3½ (47½) N. Carolina 9½ (46½) Akron 14½ (48½) Arizona St 10 (57½) Ga Tech 1½ (48½) at A.F. 20½ (49½) Auburn 6½ (53½) at E. MICH 6½ (42½) Penn State 7½ (40½) N. Illinois 6 (59½) Missouri 8½ (52½) at TEN 4½ (46½) at RICE 4½ (49½) Troy 17½ (52½) Wash St. 14½ (42½) Nevada 6 (50½) Arkansas 21½ (55½) Florida St 6½ (48½) TCU 7 (62½) at SO. MISS 20½ (45½) Kent State 2½ (43½) Wisconsin 10½ (46½) at BYU 7 (43½) Kentucky 4½ (62½) Oklah St 14½ (56½) at SYRACSE 35½ (55½) Elon 6½ (56½) Navy 15½ (57½) at ULM 7½ (46½) at UTEP 15½ (49½) at SAC ST 15½ (49½) at COL 7½ (46½) at SDSU 9½ (53½) at CAL 14½ (45½) at HAWAII 7½ (52½) Nebraska

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

MLB

NHL

Wednesday

FAVORITE LINE at WASHINGTON -141 at COLORADO -150

W L T Pct PF 4 1 0 .800 164 3 2 0 .600 110 2 3 0 .400 93 0 5 0 .000 70

PA 141 94 96 132

Jacksonville Indianapolis Houston Tennessee

W 4 2 1 0

South

North

Baltimore Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati

West

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF .800 123 .400 124 .200 110 .000 58

PA 70 138 112 109

T 0 0 0 0

Pct PF .800 146 .600 93 .600 111 .600 128

PA 119 112 109 109

W L T Pct PF 4 0 0 1.000 118 3 2 0 .600 97 3 2 0 .600 132 0 5 0 .000 84

PA 77 111 129 129

W 4 3 3 3

Kansas City Denver Las Vegas L.A. Chargers

L 1 3 4 5 L 1 2 2 2

NATIONAL CONFERENCE East N.Y. Giants Philadelphia Dallas Washington

W 3 2 2 1

Pct PF .700 109 .400 92 .400 138 .300 115

PA 106 112 136 149

Carolina Atlanta Tampa Bay New Orleans

W L T Pct PF 2 2 0 .500 121 2 3 0 .400 119 1 4 0 .200 100 1 4 0 .200 118

PA 109 122 112 151

South

North

Minnesota Green Bay Detroit Chicago

West

W 5 3 3 3

San Francisco Seattle L.A. Rams Arizona

L 1 3 3 3

L 0 2 2 2

T 1 0 0 1

UNDERDOG Milwaukee

LINE +148

UNDERDOG Montreal Dallas

LINE +117 +123

Pro basketball WNBA Playoff Glance (x-if necessary)

Finals (Best-of-5) No. 2 Golden State vs. No. 4 Atlanta Saturday, October 17: Atlanta at Golden State, 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 19: Atlanta at Golden State, 7 p.m. Thursday, October 22: Golden State at Atlanta, 7 p.m. Saturday, October 24: Golden State at Atlanta, 2:30 p.m. x-Monday, October 26: Atlanta at Golden State, TBA x-Thursday, October 29: Golden State at Atlanta, TBA x-Saturday, October 31: Atlanta at Golden State, TBA

T Pct PF 0 1.000 109 0 .600 104 0 .600 164 0 .600 119

PA 64 112 148 96

W L T Pct PF 5 0 0 1.000 154 3 2 0 .600 134 2 3 0 .400 119 1 4 0 .200 108

PA 93 105 120 162

Thursday’s Games

Tampa Bay 24, Dallas 16

Sunday’s Games

Jacksonville 19, Philadelphia 17, London, GBR Cincinnati 31, Miami 24 Green Bay 31, Chicago 7 Houston 26, Tennessee 3 Minnesota 23, New Orleans 13 N.Y. Giants 27, Washington 27, OT N.Y. Jets 17, Cleveland 12 New England 45, Las Vegas 17 Pittsburgh 34, Indianapolis 22 Denver 23, L.A. Chargers 17 Detroit 45, Arizona 21 San Francisco 32, Seattle 29 Baltimore 30, Atlanta 23, OT Open: Kansas City, Carolina

Monday’s Games

Buffalo 37, L.A. Rams 34, OT

Thursday, Oct. 15

Seattle at Denver, 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Houston vs Jacksonville at London, GBR, 8:30 a.m. Baltimore at Cleveland, noon Carolina at Philadelphia, noon Chicago at Atlanta, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon New Orleans at N.Y. Giants, noon Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, noon Tennessee at Indianapolis, noon Arizona at L.A. Rams, 3:05 p.m. Buffalo at Las Vegas, 3:25 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Kansas City, 3:25 p.m. Dallas at Green Bay, 7:20 p.m. Open: Cincinnati, Miami, Detroit, Minnesota Monday, Oct. 19 Washington at San Francisco, 7:15 p.m.

Pro football NFL Glance AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Buffalo 6 7 6 15 3 — 37 L.A. Rams 0 7 7 20 0 — 34 First Quarter Buf—FG Bass 49, 13:23. Buf—FG Bass 23, :10. Second Quarter LAR—Adams 4 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 8:00. Buf—Cook 17 run (Bass kick), 5:09. Third Quarter LAR—Corum 1 run (Mevis kick), 10:11. Buf—Coleman 7 pass from J.Allen (kick failed), 2:45. Fourth Quarter LAR—Nacua 2 pass from Stafford (pass failed), 14:16. Buf—J.Allen 1 run (Kincaid pass from J.Allen), 11:28. LAR—Adams 5 pass from Stafford (Mevis kick), 7:14. Buf—Cook 5 run (Bass kick), 1:39. LAR—K.Williams 1 run (Mevis kick), :05. First Overtime Buf—FG Bass 45, 1:55.

A—73,882.

First downs Total Net Yards Rushes-yards Passing Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Interceptions Ret. Comp-Att-Int Sacked-Yards Lost Punts Fumbles-Lost

Buf 25 436 37-234 202 1-14 7-219 0-0 12-19-1 1-8 1-52.0 2-1

Penalties-Yards 13-112 11-84 Time of Possession 30:08 37:57 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Buffalo, J.Allen 10-121, Cook 25-111, Davis 2-2. L.A. Rams, Williams 16-49, Corum 5-19, Nacua 2-9. PASSING—Buffalo, J.Allen 12-19-1-210. L.A. Rams, Stafford 40-54-0-383. RECEIVING—Buffalo, T.Johnson 4-72, Shakir 3-80, Davis 1-31, Coleman 1-7, Cook 1-7, Kincaid 1-7, Knox 1-6. L.A. Rams, Nacua 17138, Williams 6-27, Higbee 5-83, Adams 5-51, Corum 3-53, Allen 2-24, Atwell 1-4, Parkinson 1-3. MISSED FIELD GOALS—L.A. Rams, Mevis 50, Mevis 48.

Major League Baseball MLB Postseason Glance LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7) American League (TBS, TruTV, HBO Max)

Cleveland 1, Tampa Bay 0

Late Monday Buffalo 37, L.A. Rams 34, OT

Wednesday

National League FAVORITE LINE at LA DODGERS -182

Buffalo New England N.Y. Jets Miami

LAR 33 454 23-77 377 0-0 7-194 1-3 40-54-0 1-6 2-46.5 0-0

Monday, Oct. 12: Game 1: Cleveland 7, Tampa Bay 3 Tuesday, Oct. 13: Game 2: Cleveland at Tampa Bay, n Thursday, Oct. 15: Game 3: Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16: Game 4: Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 6 p.m. x-Saturday, Oct. 17: Game 5: Tampa Bay at Cleveland, 8 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 19: Game 6: Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 5 p.m. x-Tuesday, Oct. 20: Game 7: Cleveland at Tampa Bay, 8 p.m. National League (FOX, FS1)

Milwaukee 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 0

Sunday, Oct. 11: Game 1: Milwaukee 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 Monday, Oct. 12: Game 2: Milwaukee 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 Wednesday, Oct. 14: Game 3: Milwaukee (Gasser 5-5) at Los Angeles Dodgers (Snell 4-1), 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15: Game 4: Milwaukee at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9 p.m. x-Friday, Oct. 16: Game 5: Milwaukee at Los Angeles Dodgers, 9 p.m. x-Sunday, Oct. 18: Game 6: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m. x-Monday, Oct. 19: Game 7: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Late Monday Cleveland 7, Tampa Bay 3 Cleveland

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Tuesday’s games SOUTH

Delaware (2-3) at Middle Tennessee (2-3), 6 p.m. FIU (3-2) at Jacksonville St. (4-2), n

Wednesday’s games MIDWEST

Kennesaw St. (1-4) at Missouri St. (1-4), 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST

W. Kentucky (2-4) at Sam Houston St. (1-4), 7 p.m. Thursday, October 15

SOUTH

East Carolina (3-2) at UAB (3-3), 6:30 p.m. Georgia Southern (2-4) at Old Dominion

(2-4), 6:30 p.m.

SOUTHWEST

Colorado St. (2-3) at Texas State (2-3), 7 p.m.

Friday’s games EAST

Columbia (3-1) at Penn (2-2), 6 p.m. SOUTH Memphis (5-1) at Tulane (2-3), 6:30 p.m. Appalachian St. (3-2) at Coastal Carolina (2-4), 7 p.m.

MIDWEST

Washington (3-3) at Purdue (3-3), 7 p.m.

Saturday’s games EAST

CCSU (2-3) at Mercyhurst (1-5), 11 a.m. Duquesne (1-4) at Stonehill (2-4), 11 a.m. Rhode Island (3-3) at Yale (3-1), 11 a.m. FAU (4-1) at Army (3-2), 11 a.m. Brown (2-2) at Princeton (3-1), 11 a.m. Cincinnati (4-1) at West Virginia (3-3), 11 a.m. New Haven (1-5) at Robert Morris (3-3), 11 a.m. Hampton (1-5) at Sacred Heart (2-4), 11 a.m. Pittsburgh (5-1) at Boston College (2-3), 11 a.m. Rutgers (1-4) at Maryland (2-4), 11:30 a.m. Bryant (4-2) at Maine (1-5), noon Merrimack (2-4) at Dartmouth (1-3), noon Holy Cross (2-4) at Harvard (4-0), noon Monmouth (NJ) (4-2) at New Hampshire (2-5), noon Charlotte (0-6) at Temple (2-4), noon Georgetown (1-4) at Colgate (4-2), noon UMass (4-2) at Buffalo (3-3), noon Lehigh (6-0) at Cornell (2-2), 1 p.m. Albany (NY) (3-3) at Stony Brook (4-2), 1:30 p.m. Lafayette (1-4) at Bucknell (1-5), 2 p.m. Villanova (2-4) at Fordham (2-5), 2:30 p.m. Morehouse (0-1) at Howard (2-4), 2:30 p.m. LIU Brooklyn (2-5) at Wagner (1-5), 4 p.m. Louisville (3-3) at Syracuse (2-3), 6:30 p.m.

SOUTH

Charleston Southern (3-3) at Clemson (3-2), 11 a.m. Mississippi St. (4-1) at LSU (4-2), 11 a.m. Georgia St. (4-1) at James Madison (6-0), 11 a.m. Chicago State (1-5) at NC A&T (2-5), 11 a.m. Morehead St. (1-5) at Davidson (2-5), noon McNeese St. (2-4) at Northwestern St. (0-6), noon VMI (0-6) at Wofford (4-3), 12:30 p.m. Presbyterian (3-3) at Stetson (1-5), 1 p.m. Austin Peay (5-2) at West Georgia (1-5), 1 p.m. E. Kentucky (2-4) at Tennessee Tech (5-1), 1:30 p.m. Bethune-Cookman (3-3) at MVSU (3-4), 2 p.m. Gardner-Webb (2-5) at UT Martin (2-4), 2 p.m. Florida A&M (2-4) at Jackson St. (5-1), 2 p.m. Grambling St. (4-2) at Alabama A&M (5-2), 2 p.m. Georgia Tech (2-3) at Virginia Tech (4-2), 2:30 p.m. Auburn (3-2) at Georgia (6-0), 2:30 p.m. Missouri (5-1) at Mississippi (4-1), 2:30 p.m. Alabama (5-1) at Tennessee (5-1), 2:30 p.m. North Carolina (3-2) at Duke (4-1), 2:30 p.m. Towson (0-7) at Campbell (5-1), 2:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin (6-0) at Nicholls (2-4), 3 p.m. Troy (3-2) at Louisiana-Lafayette (4-2), 4 p.m. West Alabama (0-0) at West Florida (3-2), 4 p.m. South Dakota (5-2) at Murray St. (1-5), 4 p.m. Lamar (5-1) at SE Louisiana (3-3), 4 p.m. Morgan St. (5-1) at Tennessee St. (1-5), 5:30 p.m. Arkansas (2-4) at Vanderbilt (3-3), 6 p.m. Florida St. (3-3) at Miami (5-0), 6 p.m. Arkansas St. (2-4) at Southern Miss. (1-4), 6 p.m. Kent St. (2-4) at South Florida (4-2), 6 p.m. Mercer (5-2) at Samford (1-5), 6 p.m. Abilene Christian (3-4) at North Alabama (4-2), 6 p.m. Louisiana Tech (3-2) at Louisiana-Monroe (0-5), 7 p.m.

MIDWEST

Kansas (2-3) at Kansas St. (3-2), 11 a.m. Ohio St. (5-1) at Indiana (6-0), 11 a.m. Ball St. (1-5) at Bowling Green (2-4), 11 a.m. Northwestern (4-1) at Michigan St. (2-4), 11 a.m. Dayton (4-1) at Butler (5-1), noon Marist (3-3) at Drake (2-4), noon W. Michigan (4-2) at Cent. Michigan (3-3), 12:30 p.m. S. Dakota St. (5-1) at North Dakota (5-2), 1 p.m. W. Illinois (3-3) at SE Missouri (3-3), 2 p.m. Lindenwood (Mo.) (1-4) at E. Illinois (2-4), 2 p.m. Toledo (4-2) at E. Michigan (4-3), 2:30 p.m. Penn St. (3-3) at Michigan (3-2), 2:30 p.m. Akron (1-5) at Miami (Ohio) (3-3), 2:30 p.m. Illinois St. (4-2) at S. Illinois (3-4), 3 p.m. N. Iowa (3-2) at Youngstown St. (5-2), 5 p.m. Nevada (2-3) at N. Dakota St. (5-1), 6 p.m.

SOUTHWEST

Florida (4-2) at Texas (4-1), 11 a.m. Virginia (4-2) at SMU (4-1), 11 a.m. The Citadel (2-4) at Texas A&M (3-3), noon Alabama St. (3-3) at Ark.-Pine Bluff (3-2), 2 p.m. Alcorn St. (4-3) at Prairie View (2-5), 2 p.m. Arizona St. (3-2) at Texas Tech (5-0), 2:30 p.m. Tulsa (3-3) at Rice (1-5), 3:30 p.m. Cent. Arkansas (2-4) at Tarleton St. (6-0), 6 p.m. TCU (2-3) at Baylor (4-1), 6 p.m. UT Rio Grande Valley (3-3) at Incarnate Word (2-4), 6 p.m. East Texas A&M (2-4) at Houston Christian (3-3), 6 p.m. Kentucky (5-1) at Oklahoma (3-2), 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma St. (4-1) at Houston (5-1), 6:30 p.m. Navy (2-3) at UTSA (5-1), 7 p.m. San Jose St. (3-3) at UTEP (1-5), 8 p.m.

FAR WEST

Idaho (1-5) at Montana (5-2), 2 p.m. Idaho St. (4-2) at Weber St. (4-3), 2 p.m. N. Illinois (0-5) at Wyoming (3-3), 2:30 p.m. UNLV (4-2) at Air Force (4-1), 2:30 p.m. Valparaiso (3-3) at San Diego (2-4), 3 p.m. Washington St. (1-5) at Oregon St. (4-2), 5 p.m. Portland St. (2-4) at N. Arizona (5-2), 6 p.m. Montana St. (5-1) at E. Washington (2-5), 6 p.m. Elon (4-3) at Stanford (2-4), 6:30 p.m. Wisconsin (4-1) at UCLA (5-0), 6:30 p.m. Notre Dame (6-0) at BYU (5-0), 6:30 p.m. Cal Poly (4-3) at N. Colorado (2-5), 7 p.m. UC Davis (4-2) at S. Utah (2-4), 7 p.m. Ohio (4-2) at Sacramento St. (1-5), 9 p.m. Utah (5-0) at Colorado (2-3), 9:15 p.m. Fresno St. (4-2) at San Diego St. (2-4), 9:30 p.m. New Mexico (4-1) at Hawaii (1-5), 9:30 p.m. Wake Forest (5-1) at California (3-3), 9:30 p.m. Nebraska (5-1) at Oregon (3-2), 10 p.m.

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National Football League NFL — Suspended Chicago Bears DE Montez Sweat two games for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. Suspended L.A. Rams LT Alaric Jackson two games for punching a Buffalo Bills player. BALTIMORE RAVENS — Released WR Chris Moore. Released WR Xavier Guillory from the practice squad. BUFFALO BILLS — Signed LB Michael Danna. Released CB Anthony. CAROLINA PANTHERS — Placed DT Cam Jackson on injured reserve. Designated RB Trevor Etienne, RT Taylor Moton and DT Tershawn Wharton to return from injured lists. Signed CB Robert Rochell to the practice squad. Released OLB Cam Gill from the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Activated DL Shemar Turner off the PUP list. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed RB Audric Estime to the active roster. Placed RB Raheim Sanders on injured reserve. Signed TE Devin Culp and G Vershon Lee to the practice squad. Released CB Myles Bryant and WR James Proche II from the practice squad. DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed RB Emari Demercado. Signed G Nick Leverett to the practice squad. Released CB Alex Austin from the practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed CB Elijah Culp to the practice squad. Released G Josh Gesky from the practice squad. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS — Signed LB Germaine Pratt to the practice squad. Signed TE Pharaoh Brown to the active roster. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Placed LT Anton Harrison on injured reserve. Signed S Kaevon Merriweather to the active roster. Signed LS Jacob Bobenmoyer to the practice squad. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Signed WR Justin Watson to the practice squad. Placed WR Tyquan Thornton on injured reserve. Signed LB Cam Jones to the active roster. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS — Signed WR Luke Grimm to the practice squad. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Signed QB Brady Cook to the practice squad. Released RB Jarquez Hunter from the practice squad. Waived WR Ryan Miller. Claimed WR Jared Wayne off waivers from Houston. Signed DL Jordan Jefferson to the practice squad. Released DL Mazi Smith from the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed RB Hassan Haskins and CB D’Shawn Jamison to the practice squad. Released LB Jose Ramirez from the practice squad. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Re-signed CB Decamerion Richardson. Released LS Cal Adomitis. Waived CB Jayden Price and WR Brock Rechsteiner. Released RB Ulysses Bentley and WR Trey Palmer from the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Signed LB Malik Harrison to the active roster. Signed DE Dawuane Smoot to the practice squad. NEW YORK JETS — Signed WR Jamaal Pritchett and DE Quinton Bell to the practice squad. Released WR Tyler Johnson and TE Cody Hardy from the practice squad. Released LB Troy Reeder. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Released CB Shaun Wade and TE Josiah Deguara from the practice squad. Signed T Xavier Truss and DT Zion Wilson to the practice squad. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Signed LB Elandon Roberts to the practice squad. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS — Activated WR Irv Charles from injured reserve. Released RB Velus Jones Jr.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League ANAHEIM DUCKS — Recalled F Roger McQueen from San Diego (AHL). Activated D Drew Helleson from injured reserve. Placed F Ryan Poehling on injured reserve. BUFFALO SABRES — Recalled D Dennis Gilbert from Rochester (AHL). Placed D Matt Grzelcyk on injured reserve. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Assigned F Nick Lardis to Rockford (AHL). DALLAS STARS — Placed F Harrison Scott on waivers. FLORIDA PANTHERS — Recalled G Cooper Black from Charlotte (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD — Recalled F Justin Kirkland from Iowa (AHL). Placed F Nico Sturm on injured reserve.

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BY IAN McNULTY | Staff writer

New Orlea ans has a cuisine and hospitality that’s known the world over, but this food-loving town also has become fertile ground for new expresssions and flavors from around the globe. I’ve been c covering New Orleans restaurants for more than 20 years,, and the inte erplay between the two has never been more robust. This restaurant g guide reflects both. The guide e also is intended specifically to serve locals. Given the city’s allure e as a travel destination, there’s no lack of lists aimed at visitors. B But people who live here have different needs and expectation ns, and build different relationships with the restaurants they make p part of their traditions, celebrations and daily life.

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Given the richness of possibilities across hundreds of compelling choices, I set a framework of restaurant categories each year and pick a comprehensible number (32 in this case). Then I ﬁll the list with my best dining experiences of the past year, restaurants where the food, service, experience and price (at whatever range) all align with the promise of what they’re offering. I have not included any restaurant less than four months old, because any restaurant needs to grow into itself. This means a number of restaurants I’m excited about aren’t included here. But hold all bets, because my upcoming list of best new restaurants of 2026 is coming soon. Restaurants are arranged alphabetically within their categories and include price keys.

Only in New Orleans, upscale traditional Defining Creole flavor in fine dining settings

Brigtsen’s Restaurant

n 723 Dante St., Riverbend, $$$$

Rustic Louisiana ﬂavor ﬁnds its highest level and gives its deepest satisfaction at the homey cottage bistro that chef Frank Brigtsen and his family have run for four decades. Roast duck, velvety shrimp bisque, blackened tuna and cochon de lait are executed with reverence. Trend averse and a tad old-fashioned, this restaurant makes newbies to New Orleans cuisine into believers.

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Fried soft shell crab and roasted crab claw appetizers share the table at Ralph’s on the Park, a restaurant for contemporary Creole cuisine in New Orleans. and has been greatly refreshed, including a menu that’s been both expanded and reﬁned. The saloon-style, stand-up oyster bar in the lounge is as classic as ever, now with a variety oysters.

Only in New Orleans, casual traditional

For an anytime connection to local ﬂavor Crabby Jack’s

n 428 Jefferson Highway, Jeffer-

son, $

A colorful lunchroom spinoff from the better-known restaurant Jacques-Imo’s Café has aged into a low-key classic, serving a mix of old-school New Orleans and Clancy’s Restaurant off-script signatures. The garn 6100 Annunciation St., Uptown, lic-topped fried chicken, homey $$$$ stuffed mirliton plate, shrimp Here’s an upscale restaurant Creole and dirty rice heavy on with the heart of a corner joint. liver share the menu with po-boys The gently modernized Creole overstuffed with fried seafood or menu is full of dishes that have duck rendered down to debris. become signatures. Fried oysters topped with melting wonks of Brie, smoked soft-shell crab, paneed veal and lemon icebox pie are as essential to Clancy’s as the mirrored dining room and marble-topped bar that feels like a neighborhood clubhouse.

Dooky Chase’s Restaurant

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n 2301 Orleans Ave., Treme, $$$

The rooms are ﬁlled with civil The garlicky oyster po-boy is rights history and African Ameri- served at Liuzza’s by the Track.

can art, and the spirit of the late matriarch Leah Chase is palpable across one of the city’s great social gathering places. Today, the Chase family is more than a steward of this legacy; the next generation is adding chapters to the story, starting with an expanded menu that moves from fried chicken and gumbo to revived house signatures and Creole classics.

Liuzza’s by the Track

n 1518 N. Lopez St., Mid-City, $

A corner bar near the horse track (and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival) is ﬁlled with neighborhood characters returning again and again for a menu of local ﬂavor dishes done one better with a distinctive house style, from the gumbo to the barbecue shrimp. With a schooner of beer and a garlic oyster po-boy in hand, New Orleans life feels grand.

Mosca’s Restaurant

n 4137 U.S. 90, Westwego, West

Bank, $$

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Bouillabaisse, a seafood stew with an aromatic fish broth, is served at Galatoire’s Restaurant.

Galatoire’s Restaurant

n 205 Bourbon St., French Quarter,

$$$$

Prized for its timeless feel, this Creole grand dame is no museum piece. There’s too much jubilant personality packed into the dining room and long bar, a gem on Bourbon Street. Devote half a day for the boozy Friday lunch. Dinner gives a quieter account of its bedrock of French Creole tradition with Gulf fish and lamb chops, classic sauces and crabmeat galore; add Sazeracs. (Note: TimesPicayune owner John Georges is an owner of Galatoire’s).

Mosca’s belongs to a tradition unto itself. There’s the rustic northern Italian cooking passed down through the Mosca family, the journey it entails to the edge of the exurbs (about 30 minutes from downtown), and all the stories that adhere to this place like the garlic cloves studding its magniﬁcent whole chicken. Everything is family-sized to share, and the more people at the table, the more pleasure a meal gives. Remember: cash only.

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Grilled shrimp, anchovy toast, endive and radicchio salad and roasted mussels fill a table at Evviva restaurant. restaurant, led by E.J. Lagasse, Emeril’s shows what Creole ﬂavor is like set to the highest levels of global cuisine, and how it can still feel intimately of New Orleans. It’s a peak dining experience, luxurious in every way. That includes the regal pricing (starting at $295), though it’s still likely less costly than ﬂying to try restaurants of this caliber in New York. It exceeds expectation at every turn. Meanwhile, the attached Wine Bar at Emeril’s gives a more affordable taste of the style.

Marigny, $$$

Restaurant August

Blackened redfish is topped with crawfish sauce over fried grit The original restaurant from cakes at The Munch Factory.

BRG Hospitality has always lived up to its name in the setting of polished elegance, like a classic temple of Continental gastronomy. Today, executive chef Corey Thomas serves haute Louisiana cuisine, intricate in technique, robust in flavor. There’s either a chef’s tasting menu ($185) or a prix ﬁxe fourcourse menu ($125), which has choices by course. Dishes are served a la carte only at the bar; consider that an option if only to try the spectacular desserts.

The Munch Factory

n 4141 Bienville St., Mid-City, $$

The gumbo is timeless, the blackened redﬁsh is a smart update on a classic, and snacks and appetizers like roast beef debris nachos and tuna tartar tacos are just delicious mashups. The Munch Factory has a new MidCity home and a mostly lunchtime format (open until 5 p.m.), but remains that mid-range, next generation Creole restaurant every New Orleanian needs for their playbook.

Palm & Pine

n 308 N. Rampart St., French Quar-

ter, $$$

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Duck confit schnitzel is served at the tasting menu restaurant Saint-Germain in New Orleans.

Saint-Germain

n 3054 St. Claude Ave., Bywater,

$$$$$

A bucket list-tasting menu (starting at $250) is hiding in this Crabcake with crisp onions is humble-seeming shotgun house, served at Pascal’s Manale. one that has made a remarkable Bucket list destination leap in elevation since ﬁrst openPascal’s Manale Restaurant ing. Today, co-chefs Blake Aguildining, where dinner n 1838 Napoleon Ave., Uptown, $$$ lard and Trey Smith take diners is a performance on a journey across a culinary Creole-Italian cooking, the terrain of artistry and imaginamarriage of Sicilian ﬂavor with New Orleans exuberance, has Emeril’s Restaurant tion. The meal feels more like a been the Pascal’s Manale story n 800 Tchoupitoulas St., Wareseries of individual culinary exthrough more than a century. house District, $$$$$ periences rounding into a whole The Uptown landmark is now rather than just a progression of part of Dickie Brennan’s group In a new era as a tasting menu courses. STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER

Evviva

n 2600 Dauphine St., Faubourg

n 301 Tchoupitoulas St., CBD, $$$$$

Vaucresson Creole Café & Deli

Unforgettable upscale dining experiences

Memorable meals that won’t break the bank

This darkly seductively spot offers the essence of Italian cooking as it’s practiced in Italy. Co-chefs Rebecca Wilcomb and Marcus Jacobs are always bringing something different for the season and from the market, presented with a nuanced simThe Kingsway plicity. The menu reads straightn 4201 Magazine St., Uptown, $$$$ forward and overdelivers with Chef Ashwin Vilkhu and his fresh ﬂavor. A few small plates family, of the excellent up- and a shared entrée make an afscale Indian restaurant Saffron fordable feast, and the wine list NOLA, have created something is long on value too. completely new for New Orleans with an elegant, seasonally changing Asian prix ﬁxe menu. Relatively accessible (starting at $95), it gives choices at each course, with dishes inspired by China, Japan, Vietnam and family recipes. The optional wine pairing is impressive. The bar is available for à la carte service. STAFF PHOTO BY BRETT DUKE

n 1800 St. Bernard Ave., 7th Ward, $

The Vaucresson family has been part of the Creole food story for generations, not the least for their hot sausage po-boys. Now, they have a new collaborator, chef Bunny Young, who has made the cafe into the old-school Creole restaurant of my dreams. The daily plate lunch menu offers one generous example after the next of soulful New Orleans pot cooking, like greens and turkey necks, smothered okra and étouffée.

Anytime midrange

Palm & Pine is the upscale/ casual neighborhood restaurant for the French Quarter. The feel around the colorful room is laidback; the cooking from cochefs Amarys Koenig Herndon and Jordan Herndon is serious, and often revelatory as humblesounding ingredients steal the show. Their menu runs through the Caribbean and Mexico across Texas and around the Deep South before landing in the realm of contemporary Creole.

Rosedale

n 801 Rosedale Drive, Navarre, $$

Hidden down a residential side street, Rosedale is the nicest neighborhood joint imaginable, punching way above its weight in quality of ingredients, creativity and wine. It’s led jointly by the legend Susan Spicer and her longtime protégé and now co-chef Allison Birdsall. They serve a fresh

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Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2026. There are 78 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager flew a Bell X-1 rocket engine-powered aircraft over a California desert, becoming the first person to break the sound barrier. In 2012, Yeager marked the 65th anniversary of that flight by breaking the sound barrier anew at age 89, this time in the back seat of an F-15. Also on this date: In 1066, Normans under William the Conqueror defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. In 1586, Mary, Queen of Scots, went on trial in England, accused of committing treason against Queen Elizabeth I. (Mary was beheaded in February 1587.) In 1910, aviator Claude Grahame-White flew his biplane over Washington, D.C., and landed it on West Executive Avenue, next to the White House. In 1944, German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel took his own life rather than face trial and certain execution for allegedly conspiring against Adolf Hitler. In 1964, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1964, in one of the greatest upsets in Olympic history, American Billy Mills, an Oglala Lakota, won the 10,000-meter race at the Tokyo Summer Games, setting a new Olympic record. In 1981, the new president of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, was sworn in to succeed the assassinated Anwar Sadat. In 1986, Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate Elie Wiesel was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. In 2008, a grand jury in Orlando, Florida, returned charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter against Casey Anthony in the death of her 2-yearold daughter, Caylee. (She was acquitted in July 2011.) In 2012, skydiver Felix Baumgartner became the first human to reach supersonic speeds in a free fall, leaping from a helium-balloon capsule 24 miles up in Earth’s stratosphere. Baumgartner reached a record 843.6 mph speed before his parachute opened and he landed safely in the New Mexico desert. In 2017, a truck bombing in the heart of Mogadishu killed more than 500 people in the capital of Somalia. A U.N. envoy to the nation, long reeling under decades of violence by warring factions, called it the deadliest terrorist attack ever in Africa. In 2024, a SpaceX rocket launched NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft on a mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa to determine whether conditions there could support life; the spacecraft will arrive in 2030. Today’s birthdays: Former White House counsel John W. Dean III is 88. Fashion designer Ralph Lauren is 87. Football Hall of Famer Charlie Joiner is 79. Golf Hall of Famer Beth Daniel is 70. Musician Thomas Dolby is 68. Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi is 65. Actor Steve Coogan is 61. TV host Stephen A. Smith is 59. Country singer Natalie Maines (The Chicks) is 52. Actor Chang Chen is 50. Singer Usher is 48. Actor-comedian Jay Pharoah is 39. Actor Rowan Blanchard is 25.

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The Wizards of OZ “If You Can’t Live in New Orleans, Let New Orleans Live in You!” is both the slogan and mission of WWOZ 90.7 FM, a volunteer-powered, listener-supported radio in the Crescent City. Jazz, blues, Latin, Cajun, funk and more are part of the programming at the station, which is in the French Quarter. And so, it was to the nearby Tableau restaurant and Le Petit Theatre that folks hied for the annual WWOZ Groove Gala. Guardians of the Groove traveled from 18 states to benefit their favorite radio station. Each year, the bash sells out in the blink of an eye. Eyes and ears had a feast, thanks to host Dickie Brennan of Tableau by Dickie Brennan & Co., who closed the entire restaurant, transforming it into an indoor Jazz Fest for the fest-dressed crowd. They reveled in “fabulous food, drink and Mango Freeze (with a shot)!” For decorations in the restaurant and courtyard, there were vinyl 45s (“records,” as formerly known) inserted into chandeliers, funky and fun WWOZ flags, drums, and other musical motifs. The restaurant’s third floor was transformed into a tropical oasis for VIP guests, who indulged in raw oysters, boiled shrimp, and caviar, all selected by Brennan. Spirits, too. The Wine Room featured carving stations, a

Sidney Cates, David Kerstein, Ron McClain charcuterie board, and cheeses. “World-class music” permeated the premises. Doreen Ketchens performed in the courtyard; the New Orleans Jazz Vipers (led by OZ Show Host Craig Klein) played in the restaurant; and teenage-phenomenon River Eckert commandeered Jeanne and Kevin Poorman the keyboard on the trombonist Klein (DJ Sparky), John second ﬂoor. Groovers Boutte, and radio station general gyrated to the lyrics of “Ooh Poo manager Beth Arroya Utterback, into Pah Doo.” the theater. OZillians sat while The excitement of a secondgala host-WWOZ board member line rallied the crowd at 8 pm as Norman Robinson launched the show, handkerchief-waving patrons describing WWOZ “the greatest traversed the restaurant, led by

station in the universe.” Happy hyperbole! John Boutte, along with his tambourines, opened the program. Two of his numbers were “All of Me” and “500 Miles.” After generous applause, Utterback presented him a special gift. She then assumed the role of auctioneer, hyping nine original items, such as “Sunset Dinner for 8 at Dickie Brennan’s House Featuring John Boutte,” an opportunity to be a WWOZ Show Host, and a Jazz Fest performance dress worn by Irma Thomas, WWOZ board member and the next performer. (An audience member wanted to buy the actual dress Thomas was wearing to sing.) Her 1964, and continuing, hit “Time Is On My Side” garnered lively applause. In the clothing department, Beth Utterback made special gifts. They were WWOZ shirts given to Dickie Brennan and board chair Bruce Wainer (attending with wife Ellie) to thank them as high-proﬁle Guardians of the Groove. The shirts were quickly donned. The concluding act was introduced by Norman Robinson announcing, “Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to funk it up.” The crowd complied, many twerking in the aisles or shimmying in their seats, to Big Sam’s Funky Nation. From the theater, movers moseyed back to the restaurant where dessert and more music awaited. A costumed Stephen

Archacki, along with Brad Brewster and Xiomara del Carmen, answered DJ Swamp Boogie’s beckoning. Sponsors were duly recognized. Among the dozens were Resource Bank, The Helis Foundation, Maverick Entertainment, Thelma Ceballos Meyers, State Farm agent, and private individuals. The OZ who’s who numbered in the hundreds and included board members Ron McClain, David Kerstein, Judge Sidney Cates, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, Chris LeBato, Brittany Major, David Francis,Tara Hernandez, and Bob Edmundson. Noted as VIPs were Jeanne and Kevin Poorman, Kathy and Richard Derbes, Bo and Dana Cooper, Ryan Berger, and the Goldfarb Family; and as WWOZ staff, Amy Kirk Duvoisin, Dave Ankers, Louis Dudoussat,Ashli Richard Morris, KaTrina Griffin, David Stafford, Beau Royster, Damond Jacob, Monica Landry, Murf Reeves, Maryse DeJean, Dee Lindsey, Jorge Fuentes, Carrie Booher, Karen Paige, Melanie Merz, and Charlie Steiner. Sighted, too, were Hazel Schleuter, Michael Dominici, Rich Arnold,Terry Stewart, Donna Flower, Liz Meneary, Sally Young, Leslie Cooper, David Dauterive, the Rev. Ron Clingenpeel,T.R. Johnson, Charles Burchell, Bill De Turk,Tom Saunders, Cole Williams, Duane Williams, Dr.Al Colon, David Kunian, Bob Rodrigue,Andrew Grafe, Kirkland Middleton, Dean Ellis, George Ingmire,Yolanda Estrada, and Black Mold, WWOZ longtime volunteer DJ. Others giving the Groove a go were John Rareshide, Christel and Keene Kelley, Julie Wise Oreck, Harry and Kim Rosenberg, and Steve Pettus. All anticipating the 2027 gala date.

Feast Fest

The Rev. Joe Palermo, Linda and Frank Sunseri,

PHOTOS BY REAGAN LAQUE

Andrea Mertz, Deacon John Laurent, Aline Harbison, Archbishop James Checchio, Karen Nichols Sylvia Schully, Susan Rodriguez

“An Evening in Wine Country” titled the annual gourmet gallivanting presented by chef John Folse & Company for The Cenacle on the Lake, a retreat center, and held at Chateau Golf and Country Club. The ballroom buzzed with attendees and their anticipation of a lovely evening. A highlight was the presentation of the 2026 Legacy Award to Linda Sunseri (with Frank), a longtime Cenacle volunteer of 48 Jennifer Cedro, Susie Veters years. Special thanks to sponsors and individuals were numerous. Joined by husband Kerry, Cenacle board member Karen Nichols chaired the gala and headed up a committee of 16. Additional headliners were Archbishop James Checchio, the Very Rev. Charles J. Benoit, Cenacle Executive Director Aline Harbison, the Rev. Joseph Palermo, Paul and Barbara Ceaser, Cory Howat, 2025 Legacy awardee Kathy Screen and Jennifer Cedro, Pam and Mark Truxillo,Andrea and Tommy Mertz, Susan and Fred Rodriguez, Suzanne Myers and Stacey Marcel, Kay Nunemacher and Debbie Greiner, Marianne Matassa and Denise Ehret, and Sisters Margaret Maggio, Kathleen Pittman,Ann Lacour, and Marjorie Hebert. They ﬁgured within the “record crowd” of attendees. Further features were the thematic décor, a 50/50 auction, and auctions, silent (100 items) and live. In the latter were two private dinners for 12 people at chef Folse’s White Oaks Estate and Gardens. And the gala meal? Poblano cheddar soup, sweet beet citrus salad, braised beef short ribs and The Vineyard lemon tart. The culinary art rated raves.

True Colors The fall event for the New Orleans Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club took place at the Uptown home co-host Donna Flower shares with husband Paul. All recalled the establishment of Pi Phi as an international women’s fraternity in 1867 that now claims some famous women in politics, communities and the arts. There’s a national foundation as well for philanthropic works. The local gathering was billed “Wine, Silver Blue and Philanthropy, Too.” Hundreds of dollars were raised for STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading) and books gifted will be placed in Little Free Library boxes around town. Arielle Gingrow spearheaded the event. Chatting as they enjoyed a buffet spread of ﬁnger sandwiches, dips and crackers, fruit selections, and delicious chocolate brownies were Cindy Ellington (event co-host with Donna Flower) and daughter Cynthia Schreiber, Margaret Maxwell and daughter Meredith Strachan, Linda Perschall, Pam Wooten, Gayle Ehrensing, Betsy Miller, Holly Snodgrass, Catherine Makk, Edie Wilson, Nancy Jane Carson, Coco Judd, Elizabeth Juge, Jeanie Perrilliat, Falon Perrin, Lynn Pedersen, and Patsy Green.

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Lobster crepe, chilled corn and truffle soup, watermelon salad, Wagyu steak and crab toast are on the summer menu at Gautreau’s Restaurant in New Orleans.

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Chada

n 3420 Bienville St., Mid-City, $$

take on New Orleans comfort food, through sandwiches, salads and a specials list that is always ﬁlled with compelling dishes.

The prettiest Thai restaurant in town gives one surprise after the next, from a luminous bar and verdant patio to cocktails as ornate as a ﬂower arrangement. But it’s not all just for snaps and reels. The flavors from chef Tom Intavichai ring true. Try the Chada shrimp, skewered and wrapped in crunchy fried noodles, the regal purple butterﬂy pea dumplings and stuffed chicken wings.

Modern upscale Contemporary cuisine across New Orleans

Commander’s Palace

n 1403 Washington Ave., Garden

District, $$$$

This mansion is the flagship of modern New Orleans dining, where a big-deal meal can also feel like a party. It brings the fun to ﬁne dining, braced by high standards held over generations. The menus include numerous pre ﬁxe offerings that are refreshingly affordable (and those 25-cent martinis at lunch!), or you can go big with chef Meg Bickford’s playground of a tasting menu ($90).

GW Fins

n 808 Bienville St., French Quarter,

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Chef Mike Nelson is breaking the template for Gulf seafood, while giving a better measure of the depth and quality of local seafood. His ever-changing menu could include spear-caught barracuda, swordﬁsh ground for seafood bolognese or magniﬁcent dry-aged cuts of bluefin tuna. With booths like opera boxes and a contemporary style around the room, it’s a posh setting for this innovative expression of modern Louisiana seafood.

Gautreau’s Restaurant

Dolfy’s

n 4508 Freret St., Uptown, $$$$

Dolfy’s is dialed specifically into Basque tradition with its embrace of wood-fire cooking and the straightforward simplicity of great ingredients. It’s the latest eatery from Adolfo Garcia Jr. and Sophia Petrou Garcia, and the early buzz is well deserved. A progression of small-bite pintxos, a splurge on a shared steak and the outrageously good STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER dessert list make this a top new restaurant. Get the tiny martini, Rabbit Rillettes is served with pickles, blackberry confiture and sourdough at Saint Claire. or maybe two. owner Chris Hannah’s way with cocktails, giving new life to classics. Chef Chris dos Reis is doing the same in the kitchen. This is Louisiana cuisine, from beignets and crawﬁsh bread to blackened redﬁsh, but in each step it’s been reimagined with a modern vision and exacting technique. Look for much more from Jewel of the South as its ambitious Cocktail Hour (1104 Decatur St.) project launches across the French Quarter in late October.

n 1728 Soniat St., Uptown, $$$$

Quietly excellent for decades, Gautreau’s is now in a distinct chapter with new owners and chef Rob Mistry expanding its horizons. The roasted chicken isn’t going anywhere, but now there are daring, sometimes dazzling new dishes, often drawing from the chef’s Indian heritage. There’s a timeless presence to the room with a worldly view of what Creole cuisine can be. That extends to the more playful menu at its sister wine bar Avegno next door.

Jewel of the South

n 1026 St. Louis St., French Quarter

$$$$

where the steak or chicken is just as sound a choice.

Ralph’s on the Park

n 800 City Park Ave., Mid-City, $$$$

The verdure of City Park across the street is part of the soothing ambience at Ralph Brennan’s Mid-City restaurant. These days, though, chef Chris Vazquez is setting a different pace with broader global inﬂuences worked through original renderings of Louisiana flavor. It’s unmistakably Creole while also modern and distinctive.

Saint Claire

n 1300 Richland Road, Algiers, $$$$

Dining here feels like lifting away from everyday life — a country retreat while still in the city, set in wooded property by the river with candlelight and cinematically arranged scenes STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER inside. The menu at this second Poisson a la Florentine, finished restaurant from chef Melissa Martin, of Mosquito Supper Club with caviar beurre blanc and a fame, is French with a Louisiana Parmesan tuile, is a signature lens. After dinner, take a drink to dish at MaMou. the front porch for an extra helping of the country ambience.

MaMou

n 942 N. Rampart St., French Quar-

ter $$$$

Essentially a modern French Chef Tom Branighan’s tiny Quarter tavern, Jewel of the art nouveau-esque brasserie is South has found acclaim for co- a romantic vision from Belle Epoque-era Paris, but the experience goes beyond looks. The service is polished, and lustiness and delicacy share the menu for a unique expression of modern Continental cuisine. It’s also a restaurant for wine lovers.

Zasu

n 127 N. Carrollton Ave., Mid-City,

$$$$

It might be impossible, but try to forget that Zasu has a Michelin star. This is not the high-touch tasting menu restaurant the rating conjures. Instead, it is, as always, a refined neighborhood bistro with relaxed elegance and chef Sue Zemanick’s personal approach to contemporary American cuisine. The tender baby ocPêche Seafood Grill topus, delicate crudo, home-style n 800 Magazine St., Warehouse pierogi and golden-crusted fish District, $$$$ are all pieces that long ago made The seafood restaurant that Zasu a local’s favorite. chef Donald Link and his partners first opened 13 years ago remains as vibrant and inventive Expanding the N.O. table as ever, with chef de cuisine Nicole Cabrera Mills more recentwith a diversity of flavor ly adding new spark with more Asian influences. Fill the table Acamaya with oyster platters, crudo and n 3070 Dauphine St., Bywater, $$$$ seafood salads and share a whole STAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER fish or large-format cut from the The upscale/casual seafood Beignets are served with caviar at daily specials. The wood-fire grill restaurant from chef Ana Casmakes this a seafood restaurant tro and her sister Lydia Castro Jewel of the South restaurant.

LUFU NOLA

n 301 St. Charles Ave., downtown,

The best Indian food is rightfully celebrated for its depth of flavor. This restaurant also shows the depth of possibility across the range it presents from the vast regional source mateSTAFF PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER rial of subcontinent. Great for downtown lunch with dosa and Arroz negra, dark with squid curries, it makes a nice casual ink, is a signature dish at Ana date night spot, too, with creCastro’s upscale Mexican ative cocktails. The name stands for “Let Us Feed U,” and that is a restaurant Acamaya. very good idea. can make you forget everything you think you know about Mexi- Miss Shirley’s Chinese can food. House-made masa and Restaurant vibrant salsas underpin a menu n 3009 Magazine St., Garden showing the modern pulse in District, $$ contemporary Mexican cooking. Don’t miss the crab chochoyotes Dining at this boisterously busy (masa dumplings) and the tex- restaurant always feels like jointural delight of the arroz negro. ing a family feast. The Lee family mixes the nostalgic gratification Compère Lapin of good American Chinese food n 535 Tchoupitoulas St., Warewith the flavor bombs of dim house District, $$$$ sum and more traditional dishes Chef Nina Compton’s upscale/ from their background in Hong casual restaurant draws a Creole Kong. Anyone who doesn’t alconnection through New Orleans ready know the whirling dervish to the Caribbean. Her cooking of hospitality that is Miss Shirley brings strong, vivid flavors, with herself definitely will by the time a particular strength in seafood the fortune cookies arrive. and a bold approach to spice. The curried goat with sweet potato Email Ian McNulty at gnocchi is the enduring signa- imcnulty@theadvocate.com.

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Curried goat with sweet potato gnocchi is a signature at Compere Lapin.

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10D ✦ Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune Public Notices Bids/Proposals

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PUBLIC NOTICE --2ND Annual NOLA-PS Finance Workshop The Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) Fi‐ nance Department will host its 2nd Annual Fi‐ nance Workshop on Mon‐ day, November 2, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM at Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue, 333 St. Charles Avenue, New Or‐ leans, LA 70130. All par‐ ticipants must register by Monday, October 26, 2026. This year’s theme is “CARE FOR THE FUTURE.” If you work with school finances, budgets, pur‐ chasing, or financial op‐ erations, this workshop is for you! This is an opportunity to learn, connect, ask ques‐ tions, and gain valuable insight that can help strengthen the way we manage and support our schools’ financial opera‐ tions. Whether you’re deep in the numbers every day or simply want to better understand the financial processes that impact our schools, there’s a seat for you at the table.

Louisiana Revised Statutes. In accordance with R.S. 38:2212 (A)(1) (b), the provisions and requirements stated in the Bidding Documents shall not be waived by any entity. St. John the Baptist Parish Council, a government being agency, is exempt from all sales tax. Therefore, the amount should con‐ tain no sales tax. No bid‐ may withdraw der his/her bid within fortyﬁve (45) days after the actual date of the open‐ ing thereof, except as provided under LA. R.S. 38:2214. Participation by minority and female owned busi‐ ness, as well as busi‐ nesses located in this Parish, is encouraged. Any person with disabili‐ ties requiring Special Ac‐ must commodations contact St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish at (985) 6529569 no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH COUNCIL Publish: September 30, 2026 October 7, 2026 October 14, 2026 202108-SEP 30-oct 7-14-3t $137.47 PUBLIC NOTICE --ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

Click on the link below to register!

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works

"Care for the Future" Fi‐ nance Workshop – Fill out form 203621-oct 14-21-2t $61.50

TITLE: DPW837 Citywide Sidewalks #1

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4816

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

TYPE OF SOLICITATION: CONSTRUCTION

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH Membrane Filters for Reverse Osmosis Unit Sealed Bids will be re‐ ceived by St. John the Baptist Parish Purchas‐ ing and Procurement De‐ partment in St. John the Baptist Parish Govern‐ ment Complex Building, 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, La. 70068, at the receptionist's desk or electronically submitted on Central Bidding, until October 22, 2026 at 9:45 A.M. Local Time. Bids shall be addressed to the St. John the Bap‐ tist Parish Purchasing and Procurement. Bid en‐ velopes shall be sealed, display the name and ad‐ dress of the bidder, and be clearly marked on the outside of the envelope “Bid 2026.28 – Membrane Filters for Reverse Osmo‐ sis Unit.” Any bids re‐ ceived after the speciﬁed time and date will not be considered. The sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on October 22, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Local Time, in the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Com‐ plex Council Chambers located at 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068. Bid documents may be viewed on or down‐ loaded from the parish website, www.sjbparish. www.centralbidd com; ing.com, or obtained by contacting Peter Montz or Mellissa Levandoske at the above address, phone 985-652-9569, or p. montz@Stjohn-la.gov or m.tassara@Stjohn-la.gov. and com‐ Questions ments regarding this Bid must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist Parish, Purchas‐ ing & Procurement De‐ partment, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p. montz@Stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. on October 16, 2026. St. John the Baptist Parish reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause; such ac‐ tions will be in accor‐ dance with Title 38 of the

DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: September 30, 2026

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p requires special accom‐ modation must contact the buyer listed within the bid no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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.”

ADVERTISING DATES: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 NOCP 9369

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:

203814-oct 14-21-28-3t $130.53

COMMODITY CODE(s): 913-47

Dates are subject to changes via an adden‐ dum posted by the Bu‐ reau of Purchasing on the City’s supplier portal.

Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans. Chief Procurement Ofﬁcer

TITLE: Set Aside DPW838 Citywide Specialty Sidewalks #1

ADVERTISEMENT TO INVITATION TO BID CITY OF NEW ORLEANS SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

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TYPE OF SOLICITATION: CONSTRUCTION

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.”

DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: September 30, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: October 29, 2026 1:30 PM CST

SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4827

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: October 14, 2026 2:30 PM CST TEAMS ONLY

TYPE OF SOLICITATION: CONSTRUCTION DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%) RELEASED ON: OCTOBER 14, 2026 DEADLINE TO RESPOND: NOVEMBER 12, 2026 1:30 PM CST

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PRE-BID CONFERENCE: October 14, 2026 2:30 PM CST TEAMS ONLY

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PUBLIC NOTICE ---

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 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.

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Department of Public Works

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Advertising Dates: September 30, October 7 and 14, 2026 NOCP 9348

DEADLINE TO RESPOND: October 29, 2026 1:30 PM CST

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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.

ADVERTISEMENT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF NEW ORLEANS

203816-oct 14-21-28-3t $108.30

DEADLINE TO RESPOND: Nov 11, 2026 PRE-BID CONFERENCE via TEAMS: Oct 28, 2026

If this solicitation is fed‐ erally funded, prospec‐ bidder/respondent tive must pay particular at‐ tention to all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government the State of and Louisiana. The Bureau of Purchas‐ uses commodity ing 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): 939-38,906-28,804-57

(CASE 2-26) – Patrick Melancon, 130 Colonial Club Drive, Harahan, LA 70123 Requesting a 3’ variance in the side yard, solely to the garage portion of the house. 9’ setback is required. They are proposing 6’ setback resulting in a 3’ variance. THIS NOTICE IS TO ADVISE SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST APPLIED FOR BY THEIR NEIGHBORS. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND EXPRESS THEIR OPINION ON THE REQUEST. BY THE ORDER RICHARD KITTOK – CHAIRMAN BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS

The following agenda items will be considered: RESOLUTIONS 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). 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. 2026-11 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. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact City Hall at (504) 737-6383, describing the assistance that is necessary. BY ORDER OF THE MAYOR TIMOTHY BAUDIER CITY OF HARAHAN Advertise October 14, 2026

203694-696402-oct 14-1t $ 117.81

PUBLIC NOTICE --Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived until the hour of 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th floor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday October 28, 2026 and read aloud for:

Automotive Windshields and Glass Replacement Detailed list of speciﬁca‐ tions is available at the above address. The Sher‐ iff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to ac‐ cept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities.

Automotive and Equipment Batteries

JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA.

Detailed list of speciﬁca‐ tions is available at the above address. The Sher‐ iff, Parish of Jefferson, reserves the right to ac‐ cept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities.

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 30, October 7 and 14, 2026

JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA.

202267-SEP 30-oct 7-14-3t $47.67

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Bid # 26-OCT-2802

p p g operational perfor‐ mance, and ensuring strict adherence to the regulations of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the State of Louisiana. All interested parties can request a complete proposal packet with detailed in‐ structions by emailing D’Andre@jphsdd.org. Telephone and in person request will not be con‐ sidered. The deadline for submission of proposals is on or before November 10, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. (CST). 203242-oct 8-1t $118.71

PUBLIC NOTICE -- The Louisiana Ofﬁce of the State Museum is re‐ questing proposals for a Public-Private Partner‐ ship project to design, build, furnish, operate, and maintain an in‐ door/outdoor café at the New Orleans Jazz Mu‐ seum. For more informa‐ tion go to opportuni‐ tiesinlouisiana.com. 202695-oct 2-20-t $93.29 PUBLIC NOTICE --The Town of Delight, AR is soliciting competitive bids for 26COR-100 Travel Management Services. Interested suppliers must submit a proposal in accordance with solicita‐ tion documents posted at http://www.coretrustpg. com/public-sector/solicit ations. Responses must be re‐ ceived by 3:00 p.m. CT, November 12, 2026. 202969-OCT 7-14-2T $138.16

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The Jefferson Housing Services Development District (HSDD) is solicit‐ ing proposals to secure professional advisory services to assist it with strategic planning, asset modernization, and fed‐ eral compliance. The se‐ lected Consultant will play a critical role in sup‐ porting and expanding affordable housing op‐ portunities, optimizing i l f

Detailed list of speciﬁca‐ tions is available at the above address. The Sher‐ iff, Parish of Jefferson,

TYPE OF SOLICITATION:

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PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Automotive Parts

SOURCING EVENT NO.: 4833

I, ERIC ROGERS, DOC #375175 have applied for clemency for my conviction of SECOND DEGREE MURDER. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225)342-5421. 203519 - OCT 12-14 3T $310

Chief Financial Officer

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

Advertisement: The Advocate October 7, 2026 October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 ____________________________________________________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6986 October 14, 2026 SUPPLY OF (1) ONE MULTI-MISSION UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGA) TACTICAL SYSTEM KIT Sealed Bid No. 26-6986 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: SUPPLY OF (1) ONE MULTI-MISSION UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE (UGA) TACTICAL SYSTEM KIT

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)

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 will be received until November 10, 2026 at 9:45am 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

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 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)

/S/

NATALIE HALL TARTAGLIA CLERK OF THE COUNCIL

/S/

GEORGE L. BRANIGAN PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL

POSTED ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 3:00 P.M.

____________________________________________________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6985 10/07/2026 CONTRACT TO PROVIDE GRASS CUTTING SERVICES (CITYWIDE) Sealed Bid No. 26-6985 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Harahan will conduct a Public Meeting on Thursday October 15, 2026, at the Harahan City Hall Council Chambers, 6437 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, 70123, at 6:30PM

202285-sep 30-oct 7-14-3t $46

202625-oct 7-14-21-3t $47.67

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, November 4, 2026, at 7:00PM for the following:

ADVERTISE: October 14, October 21, & October 28 _________________________________________________________________________________

Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived until the hour of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 28, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th ﬂoor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday October 28, 2026 and read aloud for:

Sealed bids will be re‐ ceived until the hour of 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 21, 2026 at the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Administrative Complex, 1233 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La. 4th ﬂoor, room 411. Bid will be opened at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday October 21, 2026 and read aloud for:

CONTRACT TO PROVIDE GRASS CUTTING SERVICES (CITYWIDE)

Called by the order of the Planning and Zoning Commission

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate September 30, October 7 and 14, 2026

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate October 7, 14 and 21, 2026

ADVERTISE: OCT 7, OCT 14, & Oct 21 2026 _________________________________________________________________________________

1. Master Plan

Bid # 26-OCT-2101

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Ofﬁce ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

For more information this sourcing about event, go to www.nola. gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Portal” under “BIDS & CONTRACTS”. Once on the Supplier Por‐ search “Open tal, Events.”

PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 23, 30, 2026 & OCTOBER 7, 14, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a regular meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals of the City of Harahan, State of Louisiana, will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 7:00pm at 6437 Jefferson Highway, Harahan, Louisiana, 70123 for the following case:

PUBLIC NOTICE ---

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Ofﬁce ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

PUBLIC NOTICE

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

JOSEPH LOPINTO III, SHERIFF PARISH OF JEFFERSON, LA.

Bid # 26-OCT-2801

PUBLISH ON SEPTEMBER 23, 30, 2026 & OCTOBER 7, 14, 2026

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

reserves the right to ac‐ cept or reject any and all bids in whole or in part and waive formalities.

The City of New Orleans strongly encourages mi‐ and nority-owned busi‐ women-owned nesses, socially and eco‐ nomically disadvantaged businesses and small businesses to respond to this solicitation, or to participate in subcon‐ opportunities tracting pursuant to this solicita‐ tion.

Kenner City Officials

COMMODITY CODE(s): 913-27

CITY OF HARAHAN LEGALS

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OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY OF KENNER CITY OF KENNER LEGALS

The Bureau of Purchas‐ uses commodity ing 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:

For more information this sourcing about event, go to www.nola. gov and click on “BRASS Supplier Portal” under “BIDS & CONTRACTS”. Once on the Supplier Por‐ search “Open tal, Events.”

RELEASED ON: Oct 14, 2026

James C. Simmons, Jr. Chief Procurement Ofﬁcer

TITLE: Solar Development Agriculture St.

The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and strongly minorityencourages and womenowned owned businesses, so‐ cially and economically busi‐ disadvantaged nesses and small busi‐ nesses to respond to this 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.

DBE OPPORTUNITY: YES (35%)

Advertising Dates: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 NOCP 9370

Thank you for your inter‐ est in doing business with the City of New Or‐ leans.

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT: Capital Project

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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. All interested bidders are encourage to attend.

Advertisement: The Advocate October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026 ____________________________________________________________________________ INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bid No. 26-6987 October 14, 2026 PROVIDE (14) FOURTEEN SETS OF INTEGRATED NIGHT VISION AND TARGET ACQUISITION SYSTEMS Sealed Bid No. 26-6986 The City of Kenner (also referenced as “Kenner” and “Owner”) will receive sealed bids for: PROVIDE (14) FOURTEEN SETS OF INTEGRATED NIGHT VISION AND TARGET ACQUISITION SYSTEMS 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 will be received until November 12, 2026 at 9:45am 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 October 14, 2026 October 21, 2026 October 28, 2026

CITY OF KENNER /s/Elizabeth Herring ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. BENANDI, ANGELO J JR & JULIA L BENANDI NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 15 INCHES 1220 WILLIAMS BLVD KENNER HEIGHTS/18A/28A MORADEL, AVA NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES 3324 TRINITY DR PEDROZA, CAROL H NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES 217 CYPRESS BAYOU LN SOUTHLAKE SQ E LOT 7 SECT 1 MANON-GONZALEZ, MILDRED NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES 628 SPARTAN LN HOLLY HEIGHTS SQ G LOT 42 SECT 2 POINTER, SCOTT NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES 3440 W LOYOLA DR UNIVERSITY CITY SQ 52 LOT F WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A NO GRASS/WEEDS OVER 7 INCHES 3440 W LOYOLA DR UNIVERSITY CITY SQ 52 LOT F ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. OLIVIER, MARY L JRALLC JOINT VENTURE LLC LABARBERA, EDWARD BARRIOS, GUSTAVO R

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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

(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

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

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

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

HARAHAN POLICE DEPARTMENT 6441 Jefferson Hwy. Harahan, LA 70123 (504) 737-9763 TOWN OF JEAN LAFITTE 4917 City Park Drive Lafitte, LA 70067 (504) 689-2208

GRAND ISLE PORT COMMISSION P.O. Box 500 Grand Isle, La 70358 Office phone: 985-787-2229

JEFFERSON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 501 Manhattan Blvd. Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 349-7600

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

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

GRAND ISLE INDEPENDENT LEVEE DISTRICT P.O. Box 757 Grand Isle, LA 70358 (985) 787-3196

JEFFERSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE 1233 Westbank Expressway Harvey, LA 70058 (504) 363-5500

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.191 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 27, 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 opening date for the following project: One (1) Year Contract for Diving Services for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage 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. 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 30, October 7 and 14, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #184 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., October 27, 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.

The project consists of the construction of baseball field improvements at Estelle Playground. 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 Meyer Engineers, Ltd., 4937 Hearst Street, Suite 1B, Metairie, LA 70001, Phone: 504.885.9892 by licensed contractors upon receipt of a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for an electronic set on a flash drive or a hard copy set will be available upon request for a deposit of $60.00 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.

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:

All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 9:00 am on November 3, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053. 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.

Two (2) Year Pre-Placed Emergency Contract for Roof Repairs and Replacements Parish Wide for the Department of General Services

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.

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14, and October 21, 2026

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 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 30, October 7, and 14, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 190 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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. 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: ESTELLE PLAYGROUND BASEBALL FIELD IMPROVEMENTS

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 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 212 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m October 22, 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 opening date for the following project: Two Year Contract to Purchase Aluminum Sign Blanks for the Jefferson Parish Traffic Engineering Division 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. 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

Misty A. Camardelle

Director Purchasing Department

Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7 and 14, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 175 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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. 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: AVONDALE SOUTH LIFT STATION GENERATOR and AVONDALE NORTH LIFT STATION GENERATOR SCIP PROJECT NO. D1512 The project consists of upgrading standby generators, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, electrical equipment, natural gas services, and associated site improvements at the Avondale North and South Lift Stations. 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 Infinity Engineering Consultants, LLC at 4001 Division Street, Metairie, LA 70002 (PHONE 504- 304-0548, FAX 504-355-0265) by licensed contractors upon receipt of $75.00 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 9:00 AM on October 29, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department, located at 200 Derbigny Street, Suite 4400, Gretna, LA 70053. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14, and October 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. Statements of Qualifications for interested SAMHSA certified and CAP-FUDT certified laboratories to perform laboratory services for employees and prospective employees. SOQ EVENT NO. 204 PUBLIC NOTICE The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution No.149184 is hereby soliciting a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionaire) from SAMHSA certified laboratories and CAP-FUDT certified laboratories interested in performing specimen collection and testing of forensic samples provided by employees and prospective employees of Jefferson Parish for analysis of drug and alcohol content, according to the Department of Health and

Human Services Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs, and to provide for related matters. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Council may award these contract services to one or more vendors as they deem appropriate based on the submittals received. Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., November 10,2026 Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered the proposer must meet the following: 1. The laboratory must be certified by SAMHSA and/or CAPFUDT; 2. The laboratory must have demonstrated experience in handling large employee populations, preferably over 2,000 employees. Evaluation Criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to provide required services as evidenced by professional experience in providing similar services to a population of 2,000 plus employees and include references from agencies for which similar scope of services are currently being provided with a contact person and telephone number for each reference; describe experience in providing expert testimony in Louisiana, Federal and State courts and administrative hearings; and describe other related experiences. (25 points) 2. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Parish’s needs on a timely basis. Provide the educational background and work experience of the staff members who are responsible for testing and certifying test results to Jefferson Parish. Attach copies of all university diplomas and degrees, professional licenses, certificates, and curriculum vitae of all employees assigned to provide services for this contract; and information regarding other relevant abilities to respond; and identify the location of the principal office where work will be performed, with preference being given to persons or firms with offices located in Jefferson Parish. (25 points) 3. Provide information demonstrating the Proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. (25 points) 4. Cost for services – Include fees to be charged for onpremises and off-premises alcohol and drug testing services. Also provide the fees for expert witness testimony by your laboratory director and toxicologist at judicial, administrative or other proceedings with respect to specimens tested by your lab. And, the fees for expert witness testimony by a technician or technologist. (25 points) Proposals are to be submitted on the new Supplier Portal and eProcurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system. Suppliers are able to browse solicitations anonymously, but will be required to register for free in order to submit for any solicitation. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline. (Resolution No. _149184_)_ All vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) and the Human Resource Management Questionnaire. A copy of the General Professional Services Questionnaire may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department at (504) 3642678 or the Jefferson Parish website at www.jeffparish.gov. All subcontractors must be listed in the appropriate section of the Questionnaire. Each subcontractor must provide a complete copy of the General Professional Services Questionnaire, applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement. Failure to provide the subcontractors’ complete questionnaire(s), applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement shall result in disqualification of proposer pursuant to J.P. Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-928 Disputes/Protests relating to this procurement shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance Sec. 2-932. Affidavits and Certificates of Insurance must be provided at the time the contract is approved. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14 and 21, 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #185 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 17, 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. 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: JEFFERSON PARISH WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS SOUTH NEW ORLEANS SUBDIVISION JEFFERSON PARISH PROJECT NO. 2023-028-WRB The project consists of water line placement by open cut, drain line and structure installation, open-cut drainage ditches, cold plane and overlay of existing roadway, asphalt roadway removal and replacement, and concrete driveway removal and replacement. This Bid is being funded with Federal financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development – Disaster Recovery under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) and therefore will include the associated federal requirements in the Community Development Block Grant Program - Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Rider (“CDBG-DR Rider”) as applicable in this solicitation and any resulting contract. Bidder shall comply with all federal requirements applicable to this bid. a. b. c.

Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) RCIP Project No. 26LDRC7718

12D ✦ Wednesday, October 14, 2026 ✦ nola.com ✦ The Times-Picayune

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS 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 EJES, Inc., 2626 Canal St., Ste. 202, New Orleans, LA 70119, Phone: 504-218-7103, by licensed contractors upon receipt of $100.00 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 AM on October 23, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. Attention of Bidders is called particularly to the requirements for Section 109 (Non-Discrimination) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (see CDBG-DR Rider), Section 503 (NonDiscrimination Against Employees with Disabilities) (see CDBG-DR Rider), and Section 504 (Non-Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (see CDBG-DR Rider and Invitation to Bidders Section P), Segregated Facilities (CDBGDR Rider), and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal government and State of Louisiana. For more information, see the CDBG-DR Rider attached hereto. 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 minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBEs), including MBEs, WBEs, and SBEs, to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs. Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract. Sureties used for obtaining bonds for this project must appear as acceptable on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Circular 570. This is required by the funding agency. Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Jefferson Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening: ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403 Jefferson, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7,14 and 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 172 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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. 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: SEVEN OAKS/ US HWY 90 INTERSECTION STREET LIGHTING JEFFERSON PARISH PROJECT NO. 2024-008-SL The project consists of providing new street lighting on aluminum poles and under bridge lighting at the intersection of Seven Oaks and US Hwy 90. 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 Perrin &Carter, Inc., 3501 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, LA. 70002, Phone: 504-831-7958 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $300.00 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 AM on October 26, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 7, 14, 21, 2026

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #225 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 3, 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 opening date for the following project: Three (3) Year Contract to Provide and Install Rental Generators and Various Power Equipment on an As Needed Basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services 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. 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: October 7, 14, and 21, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. CORRECTED PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ EVENT NO. 206 To provide qualified licensed Occupational Medicine Provider with an East or West Bank office who is interested in performing Occupational Medicine services including pre-employment, fitness for duty and other physical examinations, specimen collection for drug and alcohol tests, and administering medical treatment for Jefferson Parish employees and prospective employees. Jefferson Parish is hereby soliciting Statements of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) from vendor(s) interested and qualified in providing Medical Review Officer services for the Parish substance use program including drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review for employees and prospective employees and to provide for related matters. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Council may award these contract services to one or more vendors as they deem appropriate based on the submittals received. Deadline for Submissions: October 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM Minimum Qualifications In order to be considered the proposer must meet the following: 1. The proposer must hold a current Louisiana State Medical License, and must be in good standing. 2. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish, or both. 3. Proposer’s office staff should consist of an occupational doctor, at a minimum two (2) medical assistants, and one (1) support staff member. Evaluation Criteria: The following criteria shall be used to evaluate the Statements of Qualification the of vendors submitting. 1. Proposer’s qualifications. (25 points). 2. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Parish’s needs on a timely basis. The proposer’s office staff should at a minimum consist of one (1) doctor, two (2) medical assistants, and one (1) support staff member; please include names and titles of office staff and please state whether they have certifications and licenses that are related to occupational medicine; and identify any other relevant abilities of staff to respond. (25 points) 3. Demonstrated ability to provide required services; include professional experience in providing similar services to a population of 2,000 or more employees and include references from agencies for which similar scope of services are currently being provided which includes contact person and telephone number for each reference; identify the number of years that your practice has included occupational medicine, indicate whether it is full or parttime and other related experiences. (20 points) 4. Cost of services – See Attachment B. (20 points) 5. Provide information demonstrating the proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. (10 points) Proposals are to be submitted on the new Supplier Portal and eProcurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system. Suppliers are able to browse solicitations anonymously, but will be required to register for free in order to submit for any solicitation. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline. (Resolution No. 49183). All vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) and the Human Resource Management Questionnaire. A copy of the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or the Jefferson Parish website at www.jeffparish. gov. Submissions shall be submitted on the eProcurement site at www.JeffParish.gov/Supplier .

Evaluation Criteria: 1. Proposer’s qualifications and Professional Credentials as listed in Section J of General Professional Questionnaire, or other documents as provided: Proposer’s experience and qualifications as they align with the Minimum Qualifications, including the length and extent of experience as a Medical Review Officer; current Louisiana medical licensure and professional standing; MRO certification and experience performing services in accordance with applicable federal drug-testing requirements, including SAMHSA requirements; experience serving as an expert witness in Louisiana, federal, or state courts or in civil service matters; specialized training and continuing education related to drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review; and any additional professional credentials, certifications, or qualifications directly relevant to the Scope of Services. – (Maximum points awarded shall be 20). 2. Demonstrated ability to provide required services as evidenced through References and past projects listed in Section K and M of General Professional Questionnaire, or other documents as provided; include professional experience in providing similar services to a population of 2,000 or more employees include references from agencies for which similar scope of services are currently being provided and include contact person and telephone number for each reference; experience in providing expert testimony in Louisiana, Federal and State courts, or civil service appeals; participation or attendance at continuing education seminars for Medical Review Officer; and other related experiences. – (Maximum points awarded shall be 20). 3. Demonstrated ability to respond to the Parish’s needs on a timely basis. The vendor’s office staff should at a minimum consist of one (1) doctor, two (2) medical assistants and one (1) support staff member; please include office staff and please state whether they have training in drug and/ or alcohol testing and medication review processes and procedures; and other relevant abilities to respond. – (Maximum points awarded shall be 25). 4. Cost of Services includes record review, consultations, expert witness testimony, medication review, and office visits relating to drug and alcohol testing results. – (Maximum points awarded shall be 25). 5. Provide information demonstrating the Proposer’s understanding of the nature and scope of this project. Response should demonstrate the Proposer’s understanding of the role of an MRO in the Parish’s substance use program, including the provision of drug and/or alcohol testing services and medication review for employees and prospective employees. The Proposer should describe its proposed approach to performing the Scope of Services, including its understanding of applicable federal and state requirements, MRO responsibilities, review and verification of test results, medication review, communication of results, confidentiality requirements, and coordination with the Parish. The evaluation shall consider the extent to which the Proposer’s response demonstrates a clear understanding of the Parish’s operational needs and the specific services identified in the Scope of Service. – (Maximum points awarded shall be 10). Proposals are to be submitted on the new Supplier Portal and eProcurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system. Suppliers are able to browse solicitations anonymously, but will be required to register for free in order to submit for any solicitation. No submittals will be accepted after the deadline. (Resolution No. 149182). All vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) and the (Human Resource Management Questionnaire). A copy of the General Professional Services Questionnaire may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or the Jefferson Parish website at https://www.jeffparish.gov/468/ Statement-of-Qualifications-SOQ. All subcontractors must be listed in the appropriate section of the Questionnaire. Each subcontractor must provide a complete copy of the General Professional Services Questionnaire, applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement. Failure to provide the subcontractors’ complete questionnaire(s), applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement shall result in disqualification of proposer pursuant to J.P. Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-928 Disputes/Protests relating to this procurement shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance Sec. 2-932. Affidavits and Certificates of Insurance must be provided at the time the contract is approved. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 30, October 7, and 14, 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 222 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 10, 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 opening date for the following project: Two Year Contract for Rental, Servicing, Maintenance, Placement and Pickup of Portable Toilets, Toilet Trailer units and Sewerage Tanks for Parade Season and other Special Events for the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizen Affairs 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. 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

All subcontractors must be listed in the appropriate section of the Questionnaire. Each subcontractor must provide a complete copy of the General Professional Services Questionnaire, applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement. Failure to provide the subcontractors’ complete questionnaire(s), applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement shall result in disqualification of proposer pursuant to J.P. Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-928

For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678.

Disputes/Protests relating to this procurement shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court per Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinance Sec. 2-932.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 233

Affidavits and Certificates of Insurance must be provided at the time the contract is approved. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: September 30, October 7, & October 14, 2026 Corrected PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ EVENT NO. 205 PROVIDE MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER SERVICES FOR THE PARISH’S SUBSTANCE USE PROGRAM INCLUDING DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL TESTING AND MEDICATION REVIEW FOR EMPLOYEES AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES The Parish of Jefferson, authorized by Resolution 149182 is hereby soliciting Statement of Qualifications (General Professional Services Questionnaire) from vendor(s) interested and qualified in providing Medical Review Officer services for the Parish substance use program including drug and/or alcohol testing and medication review for employees and prospective employees and to provide for related matters. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Parish Council may award these contract services to one or more vendors as they deem appropriate based on the submittals received. Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m., October 30, 2026 Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered the proposer must meet the following: 1. The proposer must hold a current Louisiana State Medical License, and must be in good standing. 2. The proposer must hold a current certificate as a Medical Review Officer accredited by the federal drug testing law/SAMHSA. If proposer subcontracts with specimen collectors, they must be SAMHSA certified. 3. Proposer must be qualified as an expert Medical Review Officer in a Louisiana, Federal or State court. 4. Proposer must conduct business in an office/practice on either the East Bank or West Bank of Jefferson Parish.

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 10, 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 opening date for the following project: Three (3) Year Contract for Asbestos Testing and Consulting on an as needed basis for the Jefferson Parish Department of General Services and all Jefferson Parish Departments Parish Wide 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. 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

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director

Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and October 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 245 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 17, 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 opening date for the following project: Furnish Labor, Materials and Equipment to Repair and Inspect Various Cranes located at Various Eastbank Pump Stations for the Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage 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. 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: October 14, 21 and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. 246 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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. 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: Terrytown Head Start Center Roof Coating & HVAC Replacement The project consists of: Base Bid: The base bid encompasses the complete mechanical and electrical replacement scope as detailed in the contract documents. This includes, but is not limited to, the demolition of existing ground-mounted condensing units and above ceiling air handling units (AHUS), and the installation of new VRF heat pump systems, associated piping, electrical circuitry, ground pads, and controls. The base bid also includes all architectural support work, specifically the careful removal, protection, and reinstallation of the existing acoustical ceiling grid and tiles required to facilitate the mechanical overhead work. Add Alt. #1: In addition to the base bid, the contractor shall provide a separate line item cost to perform the complete roof restoration scope. This alternate includes all surface preparation, rust inhibition, seam sealing, fasteners encapsulation, and the application of a 100% high solids silicone roof coating system over the existing metal as detailed on the architectural roof plans, yielding a 20-year manufacturer’s NDL warranty. No roofing work shall be included in the base bid. 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 Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc., 3608 18th Street, Metairie, LA 70002, Phone: 504-833-5300 or fax 504-833-5350 by licensed contractors upon receipt of $150.00 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. Electronic copies can be requested for a fee of $25.00. 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at General Government Building located at 200 Derbigny St. Suite 4400 Gretna, La. 70053 on October 30, 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21 and 28,2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678 PUBLIC NOTICE SOQ Event No. 247 Statement of Qualifications from qualified professional consulting firms interested in providing professional consulting services for a Parishwide Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial Review Jefferson Parish is hereby soliciting statements of qualifications from vendor(s) interested and qualified in providing professional consulting services for a Parishwide Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study and Financial review for Jefferson Parish (Parishwide). Deadline for Submissions: 3:30 p.m. November 16, 2026 The Jefferson Parish Council may award these contract services to one or more vendors as they deem appropriate based on the submittals received

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JEFFERSON PARISH LEGALS General: The Jefferson Parish water and sewer utility system currently serves approximately 160,000 active water customer accounts and approximately 116,000 active sewer accounts across the East and West Banks of Jefferson Parish. The purpose of this study is to provide Jefferson Parish with an independent, comprehensive evaluation of its existing water and sewer rate structure and financial requirements. The study will assist the Parish in determining whether its current rates are appropriate to support the ongoing operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and future infrastructure needs of the Parish’s water and sewer systems. Scope of Work: The selected consultant will be expected to conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the Parish’s water and sewer systems and associated financial and rate structures. The general scope may include, but is not necessarily limited to: •

Review of existing water and sewer rates, rate structures, policies, and financial practices; Review of previously performed utility financial planning management studies and infrastructure assessment reports; Review and analysis of historical and projected operating and maintenance costs; Evaluation of existing and projected capital improvement and infrastructure needs; Review of system revenues, expenditures, debt obligations, reserves, and other relevant financial information; Analysis of water consumption, customer classifications, usage patterns, and other factors affecting revenues and rate requirements; Evaluation of alternative water and sewer rate structures and conduct regional and national comparative analysis; Evaluation of the adequacy and sustainability of existing rates to meet current and future system needs; Development and evaluation of alternative water and sewer rate structures and potential rate adjustments; Development of financial projections and recommendations regarding appropriate rates and revenue requirements; Preparation of a final report presenting findings, alternatives, and recommendations to Jefferson Parish.

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In addition, the selected consultant may be expected to evaluate recent billing and collections activity including, but is not necessarily limited to: • • • •

Review of collection rates and delinquency trends; Review of billing practices and procedures; Identification of unusual or inconsistent billing patterns; Analysis of water usage data for anomalies.

The selected consultant shall work with Jefferson Parish departments and staff to obtain and evaluate relevant operational, financial, customer, infrastructure, and capital improvement information necessary to complete the study. The scope is intended to provide a general description of the anticipated services. Jefferson Parish may refine the scope of services with the selected consultant based upon the proposed approach, qualifications, and recommendations. The firms submitting a Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire must identify all sub-consultant firms which they expect to use to provide professional services, and submit a General Professional Services Questionnaire for each sub-consultant firm. (Refer to Jefferson Parish Code Ordinance, Section 2-928). Compensation: Compensation for the required design services will be made on an hourly rate basis or a fixed fee basis, or a combination of both, depending on scope and complexity of the work. The Parish reserves the right to determine the method of payment (hourly or fixed) for each individual assignment. For hourly rate work, the firm shall be compensated by the appropriate Jefferson Parish Department on the basis of their certified and itemized salary costs plus a fee to cover overhead costs and profit in accordance with guidelines established in Attachment “A” to the Standard Professional Services Agreement for Jefferson Parish. For fixed fee work, the fee shall be negotiated with the firm by the Jefferson Parish Department of Capital Projects and shall be mutually agreeable to both parties. Compensation for supplemental services, if required, shall be in the form of “lump sum” or “hourly, not-to-exceed” for each supplemental service, which shall be agreeable to both parties. All costs associated with this project shall be subject to Jefferson Parish review and approval. Minimum Qualifications: In order to be considered the proposer must meet the following: 1. The persons or firms under consideration for professional services shall have at least one (1) firm representative who has at least five (5) years’ experiences in the field or fields of expertise required for the project; 2. The persons or firms under consideration for services shall have been in business at least five (5) years in the field or fields of expertise required for the project. Persons or Firms responding to this solicitation should also demonstrate: • Significant experience conducting municipal water and sewer rate studies with experience in Louisiana or Gulf Coast region utilities. • Experience with large utility systems (100,000+ accounts) • Experience analyzing utility billing data and consumption trends • Expertise in municipal finance and infrastructure funding • Experience working with public sector utilities Evaluation Criteria: Statements of Qualifications shall be submitted on the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire and shall demonstrate the firm’s qualifications, professional training and experience, past and current accomplishments, relevant references, available professional and technical resources, and experience performing similar services for Jefferson Parish or jurisdictions of similar size. The following criteria shall be used to evaluate each firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications: 1. 2. 3.

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Overall qualifications, specifically in relation to the minimum qualifications and criteria outlined in this request; (# 35 points) Professional training and experience; (# 35 points) Past and current accomplishments, for which references from clients or former clients and information gathered by inspection of current or recent projects may be considered; (# 10 points) Capacity for timely completion of the work, taking into consideration the professional and support manpower and technological resources; (# 10 points) The nature and quantity of work for the Parish or for jurisdictions of similar size previously performed and presently being performed by the proposer; (# 10 points)

Proposals are to be submitted on the new Supplier Portal and eProcurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier. Submissions will only be accepted electronically via the Parish’s e-Procurement system. Suppliers are able to browse solicitations anonymously, but will be required to register for free in order to submit for any solicitation. All vendors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire). A copy of the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire may be obtained by calling the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department at (504) 364-2678 or the Jefferson Parish website at www.jeffparish. gov. All subcontractors must be listed in the appropriate section of the Questionnaire. Each subcontractor must provide a complete copy of the Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire, applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement. Failure to provide the subcontractors’ complete questionnaire(s), applicable licenses, and any other information required by the advertisement shall result in disqualification of proposer pursuant to J.P. Code of Ordinances Sec. 2-928 Affidavits and Proof of Insurance are not required to be

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PUBLIC NOTICE --NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to the provi‐ sions of a resolution adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish Coun‐ cil, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Author‐ ity"), acting as the gov‐ erning authority of the Parish of St. John the State of Baptist, Louisiana (the "Parish"), on August 25, 2026, NO‐ TICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the Parish on SATURDAY, DE‐ CEMBER 12, 2026, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish qualiﬁed and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of

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the United States, the fol‐ lowing proposition, towit: PROPOSITION (BOND) Shall the Parish of St. John the Baptist, State of Louisiana (the "Parish"), incur debt and issue not exceeding $60,000,000 of general obligation bonds (the "Bonds"), in one or more series, for the pur‐ poses of constructing, acquiring and improving the Parish waterworks and wastewater systems and making other public in the improvements Parish, title to which shall be in the public, said Bonds to mature not later than 20 years from the date thereof, to bear interest at rates not ex‐ ceeding 6% per annum, and to be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by i l i f

submitted with the Statement of Qualifications (Jefferson Parish General Professional Services Questionnaire) but shall be submitted prior to contract approval. Disputes/protests relating to the decisions by the evaluation committee or by the Jefferson Parish Council shall be brought before the 24th Judicial Court. (Resolution No. 149087 & 149230). Parish-Wide. ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and October 28, 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #214 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparish.gov/supplier until 2:00 p.m., November 17, 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 opening date for the following project: Two (2) Year Contract for Landscape Maintenance Within the Right-of-way on Severn Avenue from Veterans Boulevard to W. Esplanade Avenue for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parkways. 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department located at General Government Building 200 Derbigny St. Suite 4400 Gretna, La. 70053. 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. 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: October 14, 21, and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID EVENT NO. #234 Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., December 3, 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. 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: Ames Blvd. Lighting: From Lapalco Blvd. to Barataria Blvd. Public Works Project No. 2025-005-SL This Bid is being funded with Federal financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the Louisiana Office of Community Development – Disaster Recovery under the Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (“RCIP” or “Program”) and therefore will include the associated federal requirements in the Community Development Block Grant Program - Disaster Recovery and Mitigation Rider (“CDBG-DR Rider”) as applicable in this solicitation and any resulting contract. Bidder shall comply with all federal requirements applicable to this bid. a. b. c.

Funding by CDBG-DR (SAM.gov Assistance Listing 14.228) Resilient Communities Infrastructure Program (RCIP) RCIP Project No. 26LDRC7708

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 G.E.C., Inc., 3445 North Causeway Blvd., Suite 707, Metairie, LA 70002. Phone: 504-838-6009. Available to licensed contractors upon receipt of $300.00 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.

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p y Article VI, Section 33 of the Louisiana Constitu‐ tion of 1974, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, with an estimated 10 mills to be levied in the ﬁrst year on the Bonds and the other general obligation bonds of the Parish, which amount is a reduction of 1.25 mills below the amount cur‐ rently being levied? 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 Com‐

All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory pre-bid conference which will be held at 10:00 AM on November 5, 2026 at Joseph S. Yenni Building located at 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd. Room 405, Elmwood, LA 70123. 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. The attention of bidders is called particularly to the requirements for conditions of employment to be observed and minimum wage rates (federal prevailing wage rates) to be paid under the Contract; Section 3 of the Housing and Community 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 (Non-Discrimination Against Individuals with Disabilities) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Segregated Facilities; Executive Order 11246; equal opportunity requirements; and all applicable laws and regulations of the Federal Government and State of Louisiana, including bonding and insurance requirements. For more information, see the CDBGDR Rider in the project manual. All contractors and subcontractors will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Davis-Bacon Act, the AntiKickback Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will conduct a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Joseph S. Yenni Bldg., 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., at 5:00 P.M., on Thursday, October 22, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests.

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 minority and/or woman-owned business enterprises (DBEs), including MBEs, WBEs, and SBEs, to stimulate participation in procurement and assistance programs.

EZ-7-26 11204 Jefferson Hwy., Request for a zoning map amendment to change Lots 48-67 and parts of Lots 68 and 69 of Square 3 of On Your Own Subdivision from R1A Single-Family Residential/ CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone to R-3 MultiFamily Residential/ CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone; bounded by the Mississippi River Levee, Cumberland St., and Florida St. Companion Case: ES-110-26 (Council District 3)

Successful bidder must have an active Unique Entity ID (UEI), as verified on www.sam.gov, prior to award of contract.

SP-33-26 4734 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Request for variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone regulations for Cadillac of New Orleans on Lot C1, Square 41, Pontchartrain Gardens Subdivision Section A; bounded by Lime St., Quincy St., & Harvard Ave.; zoned BC-2 Business Core District/CPZ. (Council District 5)

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact Jefferson Parish no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening: ADA Coordinator/Office of Citizens with Disabilities, 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd., Suite 403 Jefferson, LA 70123, (504) 736-6086, ADA@jeffparish.net Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678.

SP-44-26 5245 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Request for variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone sign regulations for Club 4 Fitness on Lot 1-A, Square 1, Pontchartrain Gardens Section D; bounded by Haring Rd., Yale St., and Kent Ave.; zoned C-2 General Commercial District/CPZ. (Council District 4) SP-54-26 1605 Jefferson Hwy., Request for variances to the CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone sign regulations for The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Center on Lot OH, Labarre Plantation; bounded by Betz Ave., the Earhart Expwy., and Coolidge St.; zoned H-2 Medical Service District/CPZ. (Council District 2) Bert Turner, PAB Chair

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Sealed Bids will be received electronically through our E-Procurement site at www.jeffparishbids.net until 2:00 p.m., November 19, 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.

The Jefferson Parish BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS will hold its regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, October 19, 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.

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:

W-2695 505 Francis St., Marrero, to appeal the decision of the Director of Building Permits regarding accessory square footage vs living square footage. R-1A Single-Family Residential District.

WOODMERE WALKING TRACK RESTROOM BUILDING The project consists of construction of a new accessible restroom building at Woodmere Walking Track. The structure has a total area of 324 square feet. The restroom structure consists of two (2) family type restrooms, a concrete porch and a plumbing chase area. Additional new site paving and utilities are also included in the project. 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. Meyer Engineers, Ltd., 4937 Hearst Street, Suite 1B, Metairie, LA 70001, (Phone: (504) 885-9892 or FAX: (504) 887-5056) by licensed contractors upon receipt of $80.00 for a hard copy set and /or a non-refundable fee of $25.00 for an electronic set on flash-drive. 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. All prospective bidders are invited to attend this non-mandatory prebid conference which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on October 29, 2026 in the Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department located at General Government Building 200 Derbigny St. Suite 4400 Gretna, La. 70053 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. Megan Grantham Director Purchasing Department

Misty A. Camardelle Assistant Director Purchasing Department

E-6146 221 Madelyn Ln, River Ridge, to permit an addition with living space in the required rear yard creating insufficient rear yard setback. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. E-6147 1421 Cherokee Ave., Metairie, to permit a new singlefamily residence with attached accessory space in the required rear yard creating insufficient rear yard setback. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. E-6148 4705 Toby Ln., Metairie, to permit an addition to a residence in the required rear yard creating insufficient rear yard setback. R-1A Single-Family Residential District. NOTE: Cases to be heard at the Next regularly scheduled Public Hearing on Monday, November 2, 2026, MUST BE FILED BEFORE Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. Grace Shockman, Administrative Assistant TIMOTHY VALENTI, CHAIRMAN ADV: The New Orleans Advocate October 7 & 14, 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, November 5, 2026 for the purpose of hearing arguments for and against land development requests. WS-115-26 2000 South Kenner Blvd., Subdivision of Lots H-4, H-5, SK-1, SK-2, SK-3, W, W1, Y, Y1, and part of 10-A-2, Live Oak Plantation Subdivision; Lots RB38 and E, Modern Farms Subdivision; and the GNOL Tract, into Lot RB1, River Birch Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, as a preliminary/final plat; bounded by the St. Charles Parish line and Live Oak Boulevard; zoned I-LF Landfill Industrial District. (Council District 3) WS-126-26 525 Modern Farms Rd., Subdivision of Lot 34-A, Modern Farms Subdivision into Lots 34-C and 34-D, Modern Farms Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana as a preliminary/final plat with an adequate public facilities waiver for proposed Lot 34-C and the dedication of 35’ to Jefferson Parish for Modern Farms Rd.; bounded by River Road, Lot B1., and Texas & Pacific Railroad R/W.; zoned S-1, Suburban District. (Council District 3) SP-28-26 1804 Barataria Blvd., Request for variances to Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) landscape and setback requirements for a dumpster enclosure at a multi-tenant retail development on Lot 3X, Square B16, Giase Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by Oak Drive, Giase Street, and Richland Drive; zoned C-2 General Commercial / CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. (Council District 3) SP-37-26 4828 10th St., Request for variances to Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone (CPZ) landscape and signage requirements for a new medical clinic on Lot Y-3B-6, Bell Plantation Subdivision, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, in the area bounded by 10th St., Avenue F, Wichers Dr. and Barataria Blvd; zoned C-2 General Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone / CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. (Council District 2) SP-40-26 1544 Manhattan Blvd., Request for variances to the sign regulations and the fence material requirements of the MUCD MixedUse Corridor District for a medical dispensary on Lot 20-A-1, Square 27, South New Orleans Subdivision; bounded by Gretna Blvd., York Ave., Ute Dr., and Manhattan Blvd.; zoned MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District. (Council District 2) SP-55-26 197 Westbank Expy., Request for variances to the fence material and location requirements of the MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District for cruise ship parking at the Oakwood Center on Lot D-3-A-1, Oakdale Subdivision; bounded by Wright Ave., Terry Pkwy., Hector Ave., and Westbank Expy.; zoned MUCD Mixed-Use Corridor District. (Council District 1) Bert Turner, PAB Chair

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate: October 14, 21, and 28, 2026 For additional information, please visit the Purchasing Webpage at https://www.jeffparish.gov/464/Purchasing or you may call 504-3642678. NOTICE OF EMERGENCY A Director Declared Emergency has been declared by the Director of the Jefferson Parish Department of Sewerage.

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On May 15, 2026, it was determined in the best interest of Jefferson

missioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, re‐ spectively, shall be those persons designated ac‐ cording to law.

Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other con‐ stitutional and statutory authority, and the ofﬁ‐ cers appointed to hold the said election, as pro‐ vided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and in accor‐ designated dance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due re‐ turns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FUR‐ THER GIVEN that the Gov‐ Authority will erning meet at its regular meet‐ ing place, the St. John the Baptist Parish Court‐ house, Rudolph Sorapuru Chambers, 2393 LA-18, Edgard, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 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 result of the said special election. All i d f h

The said special election will be held in accor‐ dance with the applica‐ ble provisions of Chapter 5, Chapter 6-A and Chap‐ ter 6-B of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised

The public is invited to inspect the proposed 2027 budgets for the 24th Judicial District Court’s Judicial Expense, Intensive Probation Drug Court, DWI Treatment Court, The Lab, Intensive Probation Services, and Smart Supervisions Funds, and to participate in a public hearing at 2:00 pm on Tuesday November 17, 2026 in the Thomas F. Donelon Courthouse, Suite 2100, 200 Derbigny St. Gretna, LA 70053.

Jefferson Parish is an equal opportunity employer.

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Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be re‐ mitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

ADV: The New Orleans Advocate:

ES-110-26 11204 Jefferson Hwy., Request to subdivide Lots 48-67 and parts of Lots 68 and 69, Square 3, On Your Own Subdivision into Lot 49L, Square 3, On Your Own Subdivision; bounded by the Mississippi River Levee, Cumberland St., and Florida St.; zoned R-1A Single-Family Residential/CPZ Commercial Parkway Overlay Zone. Companion Case: EZ-7-26 (Council District 3)

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The estimated cost of this election as deter‐ mined by the Secretary of State based upon the provisions of Chapter 8-A of Title 18 and actual costs of similar elections is $31,700.

Parish to proceed with a Director Declared Emergency to repair the radiator for the generator at the Bridge City Plant. The generator is the primary source of emergency power for the plant. The Director Declared Emergency is needed to prevent significant service delays in the event of a power outage, which would be a direct violation of the Plant Permit.

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p registered voters of the Parish are entitled to vote at said special elec‐ tion and voting machines will be used.

g y y water Mixed-Use District and the RIV Riverfront Design Overlay District (RIV-3 Bywater-Sub-Dis‐ trict), on Square 23, Lot 3, in the Third Municipal District, bounded by Chartres Street, Piety Street/Crescent Park, Louisa Street and the Mississippi River (Munic‐ ipal Addresses: 3220 Chartres Street and 500 Piety Street), will be con‐ sidered at its regular meeting of November 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., to be held either via video con‐ ference or in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1E07. Public comment will be received prior to a decision by the Council. For additional informa‐ tion, contact the Clerk of Council’s Ofﬁce at (504) 658-1085.

200423-sep 23-30-oct 714-4t $217.28 PUBLIC NOTICE --Pursuant to Comprehen‐ sive Zoning Ordinance Article 4.3.H.2 the re‐ quest of CRESCENT PARK HOTEL, L.L.C. - Request‐ ing the City Council hold a public hearing to re‐ quest an extension of time for the establish‐ ment of a Conditional Use (Zoning Docket 74/19, Ordinance No. 28282 MCS – Cal. No. 32,862) to provide for the establishment of a condi‐ tional use to permit a hotel in an HM-MU His‐ toric Marigny/Tremé/ By‐ i d i i

AISHA R. COLLIER CLERK OF COUNCIL

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PUBLICATION DATES: October 7, 14 and 21, 2026 NOCP 9356 203252-oct 7-14-21-3t $59.79

PUBLIC NOTICE --“Bridge Movie LLC wrapped principal pho‐ tography for LAST HAND on June 24, 2025. All ven‐ dors and creditors have been paid. For inquiries send correspondence to Bridge Movie LLC, 201 Rue Beauregard, Suite 202, Lafayette, LA 70508 by October 21, 2026." 202343-sep 30-oct 14-3t $148.75

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PUBLIC NOTICE --ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS WILL CONVENE ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 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: Sandra Weber – ZBA-1547 – Requests a variance to reduce the front yard setback to 0 feet where 25 feet is required as per SJB Code 113-183 (d), on Lot 50A of the River Glen Subdivision, which has municipal address of 216 West Street, Historic Garyville, St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. 203434-oct 14-1t $33.62

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 7016 NUMBER READ LN, CITY OF NEW OR‐ LEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: U.S. TRUST BANK COMPANY, NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ AS ATION, TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COM‐ MERCIAL CAPI‐ LOAN TAL TRUST 2022 2 VERSUS DHONG NGUYEN VIET AND HAI THI MONG TRAN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3371 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND, TO‐ WITH GETHER ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVE‐ MENTS THEREON, AND ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVI‐ WAYS, LEGES, SERVITUDES AND ADVAN‐ THERE‐ TAGES UNTO BELONG‐ ING OR IN ANY‐ WISE APPERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE THIRD DIS‐ TRICT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, PARISH OF OR‐ STATE LEANS, OF LOUISIANA, IN LAKE FOREST SUBDIVISION NO. 8, WARWICK EAST, LAKRATT TRACT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN OF RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 2B 2 B 4 AND 2B 2 B 3A, BY ROBERT E. INC., OSWALD, DATED 4/15/1978, APPROVED BY THE CITY PLAN‐ NING COMMIS‐ SION, IN COB 756, FOLIO 470; SAID LOT LIES IN THE AREA BOUNDED GENERALLY BY READ LANE AND BOULE‐ READ VARD AND PLAINFIELD DRIVE, AND DES‐ IGNATED AS LOT C. LOT C, COM‐ MENCES AT A POINT FORMED BY THE INTER‐ OF SECTION NORTHERN PROPERTY LINE OF THE INTER‐ STATE HIGHWAY SERVICE 10 ROAD AND THE WESTERN PROPERTY LINE OF READ LANE, THENCE ALONG WESTERN THE PROPERTY LINE OF READ LANE ON THE ARC OF A 89.69 CURVE FEET IN RADIUS, TO CURVING THE RIGHT AN ARC DIS‐ TANCE OF 79.74 TO A FEET POINT, THENCE N 59 DEGREES, 09'54" E, A DISTANCE OF 20.60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT C; THENCE N 34 DEGREES 00'40" W, A DISTANCE OF 87.98 FEET TO A POINT, THENCE N 55 DEGREES,

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59'20" E, A DIS‐ TANCE OF 6 E, A OF DISTANCE 64.91 FEET TO A ALONG POINT THE WESTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF READ LANE; THENCE IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION ALONG THE WESTERLY PROPERTY LINE OF READ LANES 30 DEGREES, 50'06" E, A DISTANCE OF 59.44 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S 59 DE‐ GREES, 09'54" W, A DIS‐ TANCE OF 27.94 FEET TO THE POINT OF BE‐ AC‐ GINNING; CORDING TO SURVEY BY R.L. SCHUMANN, DATED 11/29/1984, THE IS PROPERTY AS SHOWN ABOVE DESCRIBED, AND AS PER SURVEY GILBERT, BY KELLY & COUR‐ INC., TURTE, DATED 5/9/1994. FOR INFORMA‐ PUR‐ TIONAL POSES ONLY: THE IMPROVE‐ MENTS THEREON BEAR THE MUNICIPAL NO. 7016 READ LANE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, 70127.

GROUND, TO‐ WITH GETHER ALL THE BUILD‐ INGS AND IMPROVE‐ MENTS THEREON AND ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVI‐ WAYS, LEGES, SERVITUDES, APPURTE‐ NANCES AND ADVANTAGES THEREUNTO BE‐ LONGING OR IN ANYWISE AP‐ PERTAINING, SITUATED IN THE SIXTH DIS‐ TRICT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, STATE OF IN LOUISIANA, SQUARE NO. 628, JOSEPH, ST. BY BOUNDED AMELIA, MAGNOLIA, PENISTON AND SOUTH ROBERT‐ STREETS, SON ACCORDING TO A PLAN OF SURVEY BY GILBERT, KELLY AND COUTURIE, INC., SURVEYING AND ENGINEER‐ ING, DATED MARCH 13, 1978, AT‐ TACHED TO N.A. #283 566, SAID OF PORTION GROUND IS DESIGNATED AND MEASURES AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT:

SAID PORTION OF GROUND IS COMPOSED EN‐ TIRELY OF ORIG‐ INAL LOT NO. 12 AND 15 FEET OF ORIGI‐ NAL LOT NO. 13, COMMENCES AT A DISTANCE OF FEET, 2 31 INCHES, AND 2 LINES FROM THE COR‐ NER OF AMELIA AND STREET MAGNOLIA STREET, AND MEASURES THENCE 45 FEET ON FRONT AMELIA STREET, SAME THE WIDTH IN THE REAR, BY A DEPTH OF 72 FEET, 2 INCHES, AND 6 LINES ALONG THE SIDE LINE NEARER MAG‐ STREET NOLIA AND A DEPTH ON THE OPPO‐ SITE OF 72 FEET, 6 INCHES, AND 6 LINES (“Property”).

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WRIT AMOUNT: $135,667.36

WRIT AMOUNT: $76,298.92 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 21 MCCABE LAW FIRM, LLC 504 782 3436 RYAN MCCABE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 2630 32 AMELIA ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ FED‐ TITLED: ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS‐ SOCIATION VER‐ SUS ARION ANN HOLMES SMITH CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2529 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: ONE CERTAIN PIECE OR POR‐ TION OF

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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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GIBBS A/K/A LINDA S. GIBBS PAMELA AND GIBBS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-1161 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: ONE CERTAIN CONDOMINIUM PARCEL, TO‐ WITH GETHER APPUR‐ ITS TENANT INTER‐ EST IN THE COM‐ MON ELEMENTS OF THAT CON‐ DOMINIUM REGIME KNOWN AS FEDERAL FIBRE MILLS CONDOMINIUM, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE DECLA‐ RATION BEFORE MICHELLE R. NO‐ SHARABY, PUBLIC, TARY DATED MAY 1, 1990 AND REGIS‐ TERED IN CONVEYANCE INSTRUMENT NO. 20024 ON MAY 8, 1990, WHICH CONDO‐ MINIUM IS FORMED ON THE AS PROPERTY SHOWN ON EHX‐ "A" AN‐ IBIT NEXED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. SAID CONDO‐ MINIUM PARCEL IS DESIGNATED AS UNIT NO. 429 AND BEAR THE MUNICIPAL AD‐ 1107 DRESS SOUTH PETERS NEW STREET, LA ORLEANS, 70130. WRIT AMOUNT: $63,366.17 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 24 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 (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026

The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026

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THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1107 S. PETERS ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ FED‐ TITLED: ERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE AS‐ SOCIATION VER‐ LINDA SUS GIBBS A/AK/A LINDA SCHACHTER

THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 305 DE‐ CATUR STREET, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: LIBERTY AND BANK COM‐ TRUST VERSUS PANY STONER 305 DE‐ CATUR, LLC

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CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2496 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: ONE CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, with together all the buildings improve‐ and ments thereon, and all of the ways, rights, privileges, servitudes, ap‐ purtenances and advantages thereunto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the Second District of the City of New Or‐ leans, in SQUARE 29, thereof, bounded by De‐ catur, Bienville, and Chartres Streets, Conti designated as LOT R 2 on the plan of re‐ subdivision made by Gilbert, Kelly & Cou‐ turie, Inc., Sur‐ veying & Engineering, dated May 11, 2001, registered in Conveyance instru‐ Ofﬁce No. ment 232805, according to which said lot commences at a distance of 37 feet, 6 inches and 4 lines from the corner of De‐ catur and Bi‐ enville Streets measures and thence 26 feet, 7 inches and 0 lines front on Decatur Street, the same width in the rear, by a depth on the sideline nearer to Bi‐ enville Street of 88 feet,

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1 inch and 1 line, by a depth on the opposite sideline of 88 feet, 0 inches, 4 lines. The improve‐ ments thereon bear Municipal No. 305 Decatur Street, New Or‐ leans, Louisiana. WRIT AMOUNT: $2,019,311.47 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 23 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY SPEDALE, & APLC 225 343 3456 WANYE A. MAIORANA, JR The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT

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erty to wit:

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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ i

THAT CERTAIN LEASEHOLD ES‐ TATE CREATED BY THAT CER‐ LEASE TAIN RECORDED ON APRIL 28, 1999, AS CIN 177417, NA#99 19051, BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, AS LESSOR AND BREAKW1ND YACHT CLUB, INC., AS LESSEE, FOR THE PARISH ORLEANS, OF OF STATE LOUISIANA; AND AS EX‐ TENDED IN THAT CERTAIN LEASE

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RECORDED ON JANUARY 27,201 I, AS CIN 483267, NA# 2011 04025, BE‐ TWEEN NEW OR‐ LEANS MUNICI‐ PAL YACHT HAR‐ BOR OF THE CITY OF NEW AS ORLEANS, AND LESSOR BREAKWIND YACHT CLUB. INC., AS LESSEE, APPROVED BY THE NEW OR‐ LEANS MUNICI‐ PAL YACHT HAR‐ BOR ON NOVEM‐ BER 15, 2001, FOR THE PARISH OF OR‐ STATE LEANS, OF LOUISIANA, AFFECTING THE FOLLOWING DE‐ SCRIBED PROP‐

OPEN HOUSE PUBLIC HEARING STATE AND FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. H.000284/H.000286 US 90 Pearl River Bridges St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Hancock County, Mississippi The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), in conjunction with the Mississippi Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting two public hearings for the proposed replacement of the five US 90 bridges over the West Pearl, West Middle Pearl, Middle Middle Pearl, East Middle Pearl Rivers in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana and East Pearl River in St. Tammany Parish and Hancock County Mississippi. There will be two public hearings as detailed below: The first will be held at Pearlington Recovery Center 5265 Highway 604, Pearlington, Mississippi 39572 on October 20, 2026 from 4:30pm-7:00pm. The second will be held at Northshore High School 100 Panther Drive, Slidell, Louisiana 70461 on October 26, 2026 from 4:30pm-7:00pm. The purpose of the open-house-style Public Hearings is to present an overview of the project, alternatives studied, the preferred alternative, and impacts from the project. During the open house portion of the public hearing, a continuous multi-media presentation will be shown, and informational handouts, maps, and graphic displays will be available. Representatives from LADOTD will be present at both hearings to answer questions and discuss issues related to the project, including tentative real estate acquisition and construction schedules. Representatives from Mississippi Department of Transportation will be available at the public hearing in Pearlington. There will be a public comment period at both hearings beginning at 6:00pm where individuals may publicly submit verbal comments within a three minute time limit per individual speaker. Written statements can also be mailed to the address shown below, postmarked no later than November 4, to be included in the public hearing transcript. Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development Environmental Engineer Administrator, Section 28 P.O. Box 94245 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9245 Attention Carey Coxe

THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 7816 NUMBER BREAKWATER DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ LOAN TITLED: PARTNERS, L.L.C. VERSUS FRANK SCUR‐ MIALS LOCK CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No:

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Detailed information about the project alternatives considered is available in the Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA and appendices can be viewed on LADOTD’s public website at: https://www.dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-project-delivery/planning/ environmental/projects-public-notices/district-62-st-tammany/ Hard copies of the EA are available for public review at the following locations: St. Tammany Parish Public Library- Slidell Branch 555 Robert Blvd Slidell, LA 70458; St. Tammany Parish Public LibrarySouth Slidell Branch 3901 Pontchartrain Drive Slidell, LA 70458; Hancock County Public Library-Pearlington Branch 6096 First Avenue, Pearlington, MS; Louisiana State Library 701 N. 4th St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 and LADOTD Headquarters, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Should you require special assistance due to a disability in order to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD Environmental Section by telephone at (225) 242-4520, or at the LADOTD address above, at least five (5) working days prior to the respective public hearing dates. 200710-687485-sep 16-oct 14-2t $ 188.16

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A series of Public Hearings will be held in accordance with LA R.S. 48:231 and conducted by the Joint Transportation, Highways and Public Works Committee. Below is a list of the times and places where the hearings will be held. The purpose of the hearings is to review highway construction priorities for the state fiscal year 2027-2028. A copy of the Preliminary Program for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 will be available for review on October 1, 2026, by interested persons at the LADOTD Headquarters Building, 1201 Capitol Access Road, Room 200M, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 or online at https://www.dotd. la.gov/. All interested persons are invited for the purpose of becoming fully acquainted with the proposed program and will be afforded an opportunity to express their views in person. Oral testimony may be supplemented by presenting important facts and documentation in writing. Comments may also be provided at the link above. All interested parties will be able to listen to the meeting virtually. The information to participate virtually will be posted at the link above. Written statements and comments can be handed to the committee conducting the hearing or mailed to the following address, postmarked within 45 calendar days following the final hearing: JOINT TRANSPORTATION, HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE C/O LA DOTD (SECTION 85) P.O. BOX 94245 BATON ROUGE, LA 70804-9245 Should anyone requiring special assistance due to a disability wish to participate in this public hearing, please contact LADOTD (Attn: Ms. Mary Elliott) by mail at the address above or by telephone at (225) 379-1218 at least five days prior to the date of the public hearing. LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE HIGHWAY PRIORITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (2027-2028) Date & Time

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026 10:00 am

Jefferson (Grand Isle only), Lafourche, Terrebonne

Terrebonne Parish Council Chambers Government Tower 705 W University Ave, Lafayette

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 2:30 pm

Jefferson (except Grand Isle), Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles

Jefferson Parish Council Chambers Yenni Building 1221 Elmwood Park Blvd, New Orleans

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:00 am

Livingston, St. Helena, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington

Tangipahoa Parish Council Chambers 206 E Mulberry St Amite City

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 1:30 pm

Ascension, Assumption, E. Baton Rouge, E. Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. James, W. Baton Rouge, W. Feliciana

State Capitol Basement, House Committee Room 6, Baton Rouge

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 10:00 am

Caldwell, Catahoula, Concordia, Franklin, LaSalle, Tensas

Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Media Center 7293 Prairie Rd, Winnsboro

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 2:00 pm

E. Carroll, Jackson, Lincoln, Monroe Civic Center Miro-Madison Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Room Richland, Union, W. Carroll 401 Lea Joyner Expressway, Monroe

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 8:30 am

Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, Desoto, Red River, Webster

Bossier City Council Chambers 620 Benton Rd Bossier City

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 2:30 pm

Avoyelles, Grant, Natchitoches, Rapides, Sabine, Vernon, Winn

Pineville City Hall Council Meeting Room 910 Main Street, Pineville

Thursday, October 29, 2026 9:00 am

Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jeff Davis

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Council Chambers 1015 Pithon St, Lake Charles

Thursday, October 29, 2026 1:30 pm

Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion

Lafayette Consolidated Government City Hall Council Chambers Auditorium 705 W University Ave, Lafayette

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ERTY: THAT CERTAIN LEASEHOLD IN‐ TO‐ TEREST, WITH GETHER ALL THE IM‐ PROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, TO UNDER AND THAT CERTAIN LEASE BY THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, MU‐ NICIPAL YACHT HARBOR, DESIG‐ AS NATED BOATHOUSE NUMBER 30, TOGETHER WITH BUILDING THE AND IMPROVE‐ LO‐ MENTS AND CATED BUILT ON SLIP NO. 30, WHICH ARE LANDS PART OF THE PROPERTY UNDER THE JU‐ RISDICTION OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, AND UNDER THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF THE MUNICIPAL YACHT HARBOR MANAGER, DE‐ OF PARTMENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. IMPROVEMENTS THEREON BEAR NUMBER THE 7816 BREAKWA‐ TER DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70124. BEING SAME THE PROPERTY AC‐ BY QUIRED FRANK MIALS SCUR‐ LOCK BY ACT DATED JANUARY 25, 2011, REGIS‐ TERED IN CIN 484185; FURTHER INTER‐ EST ACQUIRED BY ACT REGIS‐ TERED IN CIN OR‐ 609148, LEANS PARISH, LA WRIT AMOUNT: $95,000.00 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‐ h i d

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p 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 3 NEWMAN, MATHIS, BRADY SPEDALE, & APLC 225 343 3456 JOSHUA P. MATHEWS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 401315 EAGLE ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEW RESIDEN‐ TIAL MORTGAGE TRUST LOAN 2014-3 VERSUS LARRY MAXWELL, ANGELA MARCELIN MCK‐ AND NIGHT P. JAMES MARCELIN IV CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR

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PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2001 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 4013-15 EAGLE NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70118 LOT 3, SQUARE 638 SEVENTH MU‐ DIS‐ NICIPAL TRICT ACQ MIN 724369 WRIT AMOUNT: $51,455.92 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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40th Judicial District Court St John the Baptist Parish, Clerk of Court News Paper Report Persons Subject to Service as 2026-652 Jurors for the Session of Petit Court Beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 09:00 AM Before Judge NGHANA LEWIS Jury Number 2026-652 AGE, MARKESHIA ANDERSON, DARCELL A ANDERSON, JAKOBI MAURICE ANDERSON, LORI CLARK ANDERSON, SHELIA F ANTONIO, ALEXANDER ARAGON, ALYSS KARINA ARCENEAUX, BRANDON ANTHONY ARCENEAUX JR, CHARLES D AUGUST, ZOEY MACKENIZE AUGUSTINE, DAVID A BAILEY, JOSHANIQUE ELOUISE BARNEY, EVELYN L BARTHOLOMEW, JONAH BEBER, SHANNA TREGRE BELONEY, JERRY L BELVIN, AVERY CENTORIA BERGERON, BENJAMIN EMILE BERGERON, LYDIA MARIE BERTEAU, DALE M BETHANCOURT, ODYSSEY BLACKMORE, CHIQUITA QUINIECE BLEAKLEY, TAYLOR MICHAEL BORNE, JADE MERCEDES BOURGEOIS, ERIN MARIE BOURGEOIS, GRAYLYN MARCEL BOUROUBA, DOUNYA BRAUD, CHANTA NICOLE BRENNAN JR, JOSEPH A BROCK, ANDRE P BROOKS, TRAVIS T BROWN, DONRAYELL SIMONE BROWN, JEFFREY DAVID BROWN, MYA AUVONNE BROWN, ROLAND BROWN, SHANITA BRUNET, BRANDON M BURL, ALBERT ALI BUTE, BEVERLY BEDWELL BUTLER, JOSEPH TYRONE BUTLER, MITHRA BUTLER, VONTRELL LATOYA CADE, EMONE OCTAVIA CAMBRE, VINITA VONKESE CARTER, KESHA R CEDRE, ELISA ROQUE CEJA, ALEXANDRA CONSUELO CHANEY, BENJAMIN ARCHIE CHAPMAN, STEPHEN J CHOPIN, DANTE CHARLES CLARK, JOYCE JONES COLBERT, BEULAH MAE COLE, KUTTER S COOPER, DAVID D COOPER JR, VERNON COUTY JR, JOSEPH C CRAWFORD JR, CHARLES LEO CREECY, ALEXSIS ROYAL CROOM, ANDREW L CURRY, CADENCE JOYCE DAVIS JR, DARRYL DAVIS, SUSAN M DEVARE, CRAIGORY DROPTHMORE, CHERYL L DUFRESNE, VINCENT J DUHE III, JAMES CLIFFORD DUHE, TYRA DANIELLE DUPARD, KADEN CORTEZ EDWARDS, PAULINE ETIE, TRAVIS J EUGENE, KENYETTA L EVANS, DARYONDA WASHINGTON EVANS, DERRICK EDWARD EVERY, JAKAYLA DYANI FARRIS, LOIS T FAVORS, ANITA NUMA FAVORS, LARRY ALBERT FERRYGOOD, RYSHEKIA TIARA FIFFIE, DETRELL

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TORNEYS AT 318-388LAW 1440 ASHLEY E. MOR‐ RIS The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 4442 NUMBER KNIGHT DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN THE ENTI‐ MATTER MORT‐ TLED: GAGE RESEARCH DBA CENTER, VETERANS UNITED HOME LOANS VERSUS JOHN JACOB DINES AND JU‐ LIANNE ELIZA‐ BETH WOODY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-12119 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 4442 KNIGHT DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127 LOT 8, SQUARE 9

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THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 1355471 CASTLE MANOR EXTENSION SUB‐ DIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $220,143.88 Seized in the suit, above TERMS - 100% CASH AT THE MOMENT OF AD‐ JUDICATION. 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 2 ALBERTELLI LAW 813-2214743 PENNY M. DAI‐ GREPONT The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 7071 NUMBER WHITMORE PL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ STAN‐ TITLED: MORT‐ DARD GAGE CORPORA‐ VERSUS TION ANIKA WILLIBY BEASLEY DI‐ WIFE VORCED OF/AND ARTHUR BEASLEY, JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR

FLEMING, CODY MICHAEL FORD, TERRIONA MARIE FOSTER JR, MICHAEL JAY FOSTER, NORMA J FRANCIS, DENNIS FRANCIS, QUAYLEN JAQUELLE FREDERICK, PATRICE W FUNCK, ASHLEY DAWN GIBSON, LAVANCE BALLARD GIBSON, TYRESE KYRELL GIROIR JR, HENRY J GIRON, OVIDIO GONZALEZ-CRESPO, ARMANDO JAVIER GORDON, RONISHA MARIE GRANT, ANGELA SAMPSON GRIFFIN, JERRY J GUIDRY, ADELE MARIA GUIDRY, TINA P GUYNES, ELDRY ALLEN HAHN, GABRIELLE MARIE HALEY, ANITA R HAMPTON, COREAN O HARRELL, EMILY LYNN HENRY, KAYCEE CATHERINE HOGAN, WILLIAM HUGH HOWARD, JOHN DAVIS IVEY, JANICE M JACKSON, DELVICO V JACOB, STEPHANIE RENEE JAGERS JR, PRIMAS JAGNEAUX JR, ZANNIE JAMES JAMES, JEFFREY ALBERT JAMES, SHANITA LATOYA JARREAU, HARRY JOSEPH JESTIS, SAMANTHA L JIMENEZ, MARIA ALEJANDRA JOHNSON, DESHAWN CLAYTON JOHNSON, DWAYNE JOHNSON, HERBERT JOHNSON, MONAE DAJONEK JOHNSON, SHELIA Y JONES, CHARLES EDWARD JONES, JO TRAYWICK JONES, NATASHA SHARELL JORDAN, ESOP ASKIA KEATING, ANNA B KEELING, DAMION ANTOINE KELLER JR, ROBERT R KELLEY, MIYA KATRICE KELLY, JAYDE BRIANNA KENDRICK, PENNIE BROWN KENYON, ASHLEY ELIZABETH KEYS, XENOPHEN KIRK KINDRICK, CAROL B LABRANCH, TATIANA DEIONE LABRANCHE, JAMEY LYNN LEBLANC, JARIUS CHRISTOPHER LEE, EARLINE LEE, JOHNNIE K LEE, MIKESHA T LENNIX, KAILEN LENNIX, KAYLA RAESHAUN LENNIX JR, OZZIE LEONARD, TELLY S LESTRICK, MILDRED W LEWIS, EMELDA MARIE LORANCA, KATIE ALEXANDRA LOUPER, TAIJHUN A’MYYA LOVE, RANEISHA BRISHAWN LUSCO JR, ROBERT J MARTIN, CINDY MARTIN III, GEORGE LOUIS MARTINEZ, PHYLLIS DAIGLE MCCALL, KARLISHA MONIQUE MCDONALD, LISA S MCTOPY, LINDA G MEANS, AMANDA MILLS, DESIREE N MIRANDA, JORDAN EMILIO MOLL, ANEKA ANTREAL MOORE, RONCHAE JANAE MORRISON, KENA TAKESHA MOSES JR, JOHN MURPHY, MICHAEL BRENNAN NARCISSE, ALISA NELSON, JULIE DENISE NICHOLAS JR, EDMOND

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PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2018-2272 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 7071 WHITMORE NEW OR‐ PL LEANS, LA 70128 LOT 24 - SQUARE H 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 881260 KINGSWOOD SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $60,703.64 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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NEAUX & ALLEN, 504-522LLC 8256 FOERSTNER G MEYER The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5169 NUMBER ST, PAULINE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WELLS BANK, FARGO VERSUS N.A. DANIELLE BOSE‐ MAN MAXWELL A/K/A DANIELLE BOSEMAN MAXWELL A/K/A DANIELLE MAXWELL A/K/A DANIELLE BOSEMAN AND EUGENE MAXWELL CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-4571 By virtue of a 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 on October 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

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5169 PAULINE ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126 LOT L - SQUARE 35 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 912504 GENTILLY WOODS SUBDI‐ VISION WRIT AMOUNT: $44,067.69 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 30 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): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 6643 NUMBER ST, COVENTRY CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐

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TITLED: NEWREZ D/B/A LLC SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SER‐ VICING VERSUS JARVIS BOLTON DEJA AND BOLTON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-638 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 6643 COVENTRY NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70126 LOT 30, SQUARE 7 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1381092 LAKRATT TRACT SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $246,655.60 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

NUGENT, CALVIN OBLETON, MALIK ZYION OCMAND, STEPHEN L OUBRE, YOUNEKIA M PACK JR, LARRY RANDELL PAGOAGA, SABRINA MARIE PARKER, TIDARRIUS P PARQUET, PAMELA D PAYNE, TERNELL NIKEA MARIE PAYTON, LAKESHIA NICOLE PENA, LYNDA RUTH PERANIO, STEPHANIE B PERDOMO-LUGO, PRIAMO JOSE PIERRE, ADRIANE PIERRE, SHONDA A PIVARAL SMITH, A LISSETTE PLATT, MICHAEL DUANE PRICE, BRIGITTE PROUT, SHELBY RAYSEAN PRUDE, BRIANESHA REIN, MALINDA W REVERON-REVERON, JULIE LENETTE RIGGIO, VICKI LYNN ROBERTSON, JADEN DAMOND ROBERTSON JR, MARTY ROBINSON, MAXINE P ROBINSON III, OLANDOUR DANIEL RODRIGUEZ, BRENDA MARGARITA ROMERO-CRESPO, JUAN J ROUSSELL, SHIRVELLY A SABILLON, SERGIO EVELIO SANCHEZ, KENDRA SCIONEAUX, ANTHONY J SCOTT DARBY, TRUDY ANN SCOTT, VALENCIA K SIMMONS, DAJANA QUINA SINGLETON, FRANCIS SMITH, AMARI SMITH, GEORGE CLAYTON SMITH, JANAY KEVION ST PIERRE, RUTH RAMIREZ STEIB, CATHERINE E STEPHAN, CASEY BARBARA STERLING, PATRICIA A STEWART, DESMOND ELIJAH STEWART, TERENCE J STIPE, ELLAYNA DIONE THOMAS, ANGELIA S TOLBERT, ASHLEY TREVISIA TOUPS, CELESTE HYMEL TREPAGNIER, ANIKA ZENO TREPAGNIER, BROOKE ANGELE TRICHE, PATRICIA A TURNER, RAY A VEAL, KACIE BRIANA VICKNAIR, NOAH MATTHEW VICKNAIR JR, WAYNE J VILLA, NATHAN PAUL VINNETTE, PERNELL WAGUESPACK, TAMARA SUE WALLACE, MICHAEL WALTERS, LYNDA MATTHEWS WARNER, LORI ANNE WASHBURN, DENISE VALLECILLO WASHINGTON, ALICE P WATSON, DAMON LAMOTT WATSON, EDWIN WATSON, JAMMIE ONEIL WEBER, KIMBERLY WEBER, KRISTEN A WHEELER, VICTOR DEWAYNE WILDES, MARDY R WILLIAMS, AISHA ZAKIA WILLIAMS, ASHLEY MORGAN WILLIAMS, BERNADETTE WILLIAMS III, EDDIE WILLIAMS, GENA J WILLIAMS, SHARDANNYA NYJA WILSON, PATRICIA ANN YOUNG III, BLANDY YOUNG, DALNISHA NICOLE YOUNG, LOUIS ANTHONY YOUNGBLOOD, WILLIE JOE ZENO, BREION 200642-687347-oct 14-1t $ 352.80

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TJ 20 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 WILLIAM S. TEBBE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 2231-33 ST, MARIGNY CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ HOPE TITLED: FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VERSUS M. AUDRA A/K/A GALLE AUDRA GALLE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-4944 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 2231-33 MARIGNY ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 LOTS 8 & 9 SQUARE 1171 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1260164 WRIT AMOUNT: $127,567.88 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 27 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): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 14754 RD, CURRAN CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WELLS BANK, FARGO VERSUS N.A. BOBBIE HARVEY ROBINSON

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A/K/A H. BOBBIE ROBINSON A/K/A BOBBIE ROBINSON, HEIR OF HENRY L. HARVEY A/K/A HENRY HARVEY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-9532 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 14754 CURRAN RD NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70128 LOT 66 - SQUARE J 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 199501196 WRIT AMOUNT: $10,232.07 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 16 LAW OFFICES OF C. HERSCHEL JR., ADCOCK, LLC (225) 7560373 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 4743 NUMBER DR, WARREN CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: NEWREZ VERSUS LLC O. GREGORY LEWIS, JR. A/K/A GREGORY LEWIS, JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-1197 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 4743 WARREN DR NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70127 LOT 15 - SQUARE 2 3RD MUNICIPAL

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DISTRICT MIN: ACQ 1337305 LAKELAND ACRES WRIT AMOUNT: $118,411.17 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 28 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 (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 1229 NUMBER FARRAGUT STREET, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ RE‐ TITLED: BANK GIONS MERI‐ VERSUS J WETHER MERSEREAU CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-6888 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 1229 FARRAGUT NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70114 LOTS 9 & 10, SQUARE 5 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1261491 WRIT AMOUNT: $145,094.61 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 7001 NUMBER MORRISON ROAD, THIS CITY, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WILM‐ SAV‐ INGTON INGS FUND SO‐ CIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OF TRUSTEE STARWOOD MORTGAGE RES‐ IDENTIAL TRUST 2020-INV1 VER‐ SUS HAI TRAN AND MTKTCAPITAL CORP. AND MTK‐ TCAPITAL CORP., TRUSTEE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-4491 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 7001 MORRISON RD NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70126 LOT 19, SQUARE 13 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT LAKRATT TRACT SUBDIVISION ACQ MIN: 1310053 WRIT AMOUNT: $94,060.93 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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BD 17 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5548 NUMBER VERMILLION BL, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: AMERI‐ MORT‐ HOME GAGE COMPANY VERSUS LLC KENNETH L. COOPER, KEN‐ L. NETH JR. COOPER, KELLI AND MARIE COOPER CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR

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PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2330 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 5548 VERMIL‐ LION BL NEW LA ORLEANS, 70122 LOTS 41 & 42, SQUARE 10 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1360870 PONTCHAR‐ TRAIN BOULE‐ VARD SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $156,535.79 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 8 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ AT TORNEYS 318-388LAW 1440 ELIZABETH C. PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 3621 NUMBER CT, MIMOSA CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ U.S. TITLED: TRUST BANK AS‐ NATIONAL SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT AS SOLELY OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISI‐ TRUST TION VERSUS ROBERT A. HUDSON, JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-5186 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 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 3621 MIMOSA CT NEW OR‐

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LEANS, LA 70131 482, LOT SQUARE 127 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 669565 TALL TIMBERS SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $131,421.41 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 13 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 ZACHARY G. YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 9/9/2026 & 10/14/2026 SEP 9-OCT 14-2T PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5710 NUMBER ROYAL ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ U.S. TITLED: BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VERSUS THE UN‐ OPENED SUCCESSION OF AND UNKNOWN OF HEIRS GLADYS PHILLIPS RAM‐ A/K/A SEY GLADYS PHILLIPS RAM‐ SEY A/K/A GLADYS P. RAMSEY A/K/A RAM‐ GLADYS VERNON SEY, RAMSEY, SHIR‐ RAMSEY LENE MUCKELORY A/K/A SHIRLENE R. MUCKELORY A/K/A SHIRLENE , MUCKELORY ATLAND WASH‐ INGTON, RAY PE‐ TERS, SHARON PETERS WARNER A/K/A P. SHARON WARNER A/K/A SHARON WARNER, ROD‐ PETERS, NEY RUTHA PETERS, PEGGY RAMSEY COREY AND BRADLEY, HEIRS OF LEON RAM‐ SEY, SR. A/K/A LEON ANTHONY RAMSEY, SR. A/K/A LEON A. SR. RAMSEY, A/K/A LEON AN‐ THONY RAMSEY A/K/A LEON A. RAMSEY A/K/A LEON RAMSEY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2362 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 5710 ROYAL ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 LOT 3 - SQUARE 112 3RD MUNICIPAL

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DISTRICT MIN: ACQ 447704 WRIT AMOUNT: $17,842.61 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 20 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): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 3343 ST ST, ANTHONT CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: PENNY‐ MAC LOAN SER‐ VICES, LLC VER‐ SUS MEREDITH

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RUBIN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-5117 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 3343 ST AN‐ THONY ST NEW LA ORLEANS, 70122 LOT A-1 SQUARE 2141 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1458088 WRIT AMOUNT: $157,386.95 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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The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 4861 NUMBER ROSEMONT PLACE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: SERVIS ONE, INC., DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES VER‐ SUS BRANDON J. DAVIS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-11558 By virtue of a 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock the following d ib d

40th Judicial District Court St John the Baptist Parish, Clerk of Court News Paper Report Persons Subject to Service as 2026-53 Jurors for the Session of Grand Jury Court Beginning Monday, October 19, 2026 at 09:00 AM Before Judge VERCELL FIFFIE Jury Number 2026-53 ABRAHAM, BRANDON JOSEPH ALMENDAREZ, FRANCIS MARBELLA BAKER, WANDA P BATISTE JR, DERON BEAN, MICHAEL RENARD BENTLEY, PAMELA JEAN BURRELL JR, CHARLES CABRERA, JOHANNA DE LOS ANGELES CAMBRE, GERTRUDE B COBB, AUDREY ANNETTE COLLINS, GAYNELL M CUNNINGHAM, ALFRED TYRELL DANGERFIELD, JOYCE WALKER DAVIS, ELLIONTAE LANAE DAVIS, JAMIE MARIE DAVIS, LAQUANA ANTOINETTE DUPUY, VALARIE A ENGLISH, ANITA ANN EZELL-TURNER, KENDRA DEDRIANNA FOLEY, KASHMIR KARRINGTON GALAN FUENTES, MELVIN JONATHAN GREEN, CATHERINE J GUIDRY, ALLISON MARIE GURLEY SR, STEVEN DAVID HANDY, LINDA E HERRERA, BARTOLO DONAN HOOVER, JEREMY JERRY, SHAMEKIA C JOHNSON, AARON DALE JOHNSON, DANYELLA MARIE JOHNSON, DAVID JOHNSON, TERRIYAKA L JOSEPH, ASHLEY JOSEPH, VERONICA NICHOLSON LABICHE, CORY Q LEAL, INGRID MERLYN LEESEMAN, ASHA DANAE LEESEMAN, JULIAN NEIL LEROUX JR, JOSEPH LOCKHART, SAMYA BRIELLE LOUP, MARK F MADERE, HARRY J MAJOR, LISA MARIE MCGRAW, JOHN P MILLER, AUNJEL MICHELLE MITCHELL, BRENDON MARK MOLIERE JR, KERRY BURNELL MONICA, ANTHONY A MORVANT, KERRI FALGOUST NUMA, MOYNA ANN PAUL, MONIQUE BLAKES PERRY-ENGLISH, SHELISA TRINETTE RAINEY, SUSAN A RANDOLPH, DAPHNE RILEY, TYRONNE J ROBINSON, KEOTHA JOVAN RODRIGUEZ, FRANCISCO ROMAIN, KIMBERLY F SHAVERS, LEOLA SINGH, SAVITA SNYDER, ALAJUWON STEMLEY, KENEISHA WILLIAMS STOKES, KEMARION CLARENCE SUMLER, MARK TERRY, LANDON PATRICK THOMAS, REGGIE A TOMASICH, SARAH DOROTHY VICKNAIR, KENNETH EDWARD WATKINS, MARGARET MARY CEASAR WEAVER, BRITTANY MICHELE WHITE JR, LEANDREW BERNARD WILLIAMS, JANADE LANAE WILLIAMS, LATASHA M WINDER, JORDAN NICOLAS WRITTEN, TYLER LOUIS 200645-687349-oct 14-1t $ 123.48

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g described prop‐ erty to wit: 4861 ROSEMONT NEW OR‐ PL LEANS, LA 70126 LOT 10 - SQUARE 11 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1467899 CARVER LANE SUBDIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $99,842.42 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 4 DEAN MORRIS, 318-388LLC 1440 ZACHARY G. YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 3741 NUMBER AV, INWOOD CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC VER‐ SUS TIFFANY SOR‐ A/K/AT‐ RELS, DAWN IFFANY AND SORRELS VIRGIL SORRELS, VIRGIL A/K/A SOR‐ BENNIE RELS CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-7531 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 3741 INWOOD AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70131 LOT 128 SQUARE 107 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1390005 WRIT AMOUNT: $202,953.18 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 3 DEAN MORRIS, 318-388LLC 1440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1772 N BROAD ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC VER‐ SUS THOMAS A. VE‐ LAZQUEZ A/K/A THOMAS ANTO‐ NIO VELAZQUEZ THOMAS A/K/ VELAZQUEZ AND LINDA DECOU VELAZQUEZ A/K/A LINDA D. VELAZQUEZ A/K/A LINDA VE‐ LAZQUEZ

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THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: WELLS BANK, FARGO VERSUS N.A. TONY ANTHONY MUSCARA A/K/A TONY M. AN‐ MUS‐ THONY A/K/A CARA TONY M. MUS‐ A/K/A CARA TONY MUSCARA A/K/A TONY A. MUSCARA CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-4021 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3183

1245 CASA CALVO ST NEW LA ORLEANS, 70114 LOTS 24 & 25 AND SQUARE 6 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1015292 SOUTH NEW OR‐ LEANS SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $75,825.02

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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

1772 N BROAD NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70119 LOT 13-A & SQUARE 1364 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1365365 WRIT AMOUNT: $112,841.76

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21 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): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 1245 NUMBER CASA CALVO ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN

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TJ 26 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 (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBERS 2614 2612AND ST 26121/2 CLAUDE AV, CITY OF NEW IN ORLEANS, THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: JOHN W. VER‐ HOLMES SUS ST. CLAUDE INVESTMENTS, LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2420 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 November

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19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 2614 AND 26121/2 ST 2612 CLAUDE AV NEW ORLEANS, LA LOTS 5, B & 4, SQUARE 367 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1205773 WRIT AMOUNT: $261,380.07 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 29 THE OAKES LAW FIRM, LLC 504367-3479 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1827 E HOMESTEAD DRIVE, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER ENTITLED: CAS‐ CADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST HB2 VER‐ SUS JOHN ALFORD, JR. AND JERRY D. AL‐ A/K/A FORD JERRY DEAN AL‐ A/K/A FORD JERRY ALFORD

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BD 28 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): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 828 NUMBER NORTH GALVEZ ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ FREE‐ TITLED: MORT‐ DOM GAGE CORPORA‐ VERSUS TION SELBY G. WIER‐ MAN A/K/A SELBY G. WIERMAN MOR‐ A/K/A RISON SELBY G. DIER‐ A/K/A MAN SELBY G. WIER‐ A/K/A NAN WIERMAN SELBY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2283 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2022-3956

828 NORTH GALVEZ ST NEW LA ORLEANS, 70119 LOT D & SQUARE 267 SECOND MUNIC‐ IPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1309262 WRIT AMOUNT: $207,825.88

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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

1827 E HOME‐ STEAD DR NEW LA ORLEANS, 70114 LOT: 95, SQUARE: C FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1100566 WRIT AMOUNT: $95,818.60

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TJ 9 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ AT TORNEYS 318-388LAW 1440 BRIGHAM J. LUNDBERG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 816 NUMBERS LIZARDI STREET CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN

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THE MATTER EN‐ CIT‐ TITLED: MORTGAGE, INC VERSUS ANDER‐ SON HAWKINS, ROXANNE TAYLOR, TONI TAYLOR, MICHAEL ROBINSON AND MALCOLM ROBINSON

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y in the First Dis‐ trict of the City November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-9151

5849 TULLIS DR NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131 LOTS 2, 3, 4 AND 5 - SQUARE 203 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 238921 WRIT AMOUNT: $21,128.82

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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit:

816 LIZARDI ST NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 LOT: 8, SQUARE: 227 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 715892 WRIT AMOUNT: $27,439.74

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GH 5 DEAN MORRIS, 318-388LLC 1440 ZACHARY GAR‐ RETT YOUNG The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5849 NUMBER TULLIS DR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDI‐ VIDUAL CAPAC‐ ITY, BUT SOLEY AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE NEW RESIDEN‐ TIAL MORTGAGE TRUST LOAN 2019-2 VERSUS WILLIAM GRAY AND CAROLINE ADAMS GRAY CAROLYN AKA ADAMS GRAY CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-9944 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,

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RB 8 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ AT TORNEYS 318-388LAW 1440 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION BEAR‐ GOUND ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 5201 N. GALVEZ ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: PLANET LEND‐ HOME INGS, LLC VER‐ SUS STEPHONE CAGE, JR. CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2025-10299 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 5201 N GALVEZ NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70117 LOT I - SQUARE 1099 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1432537 WRIT AMOUNT: $189,736.14 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff,

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RB 13 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 3631 NUMBER WHITE OAK AV, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ U.S. TITLED: TRUST BANK AS‐ NATIONAL SOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVID‐ UAL CAPACITY BUT AS SOLELY OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISI‐ TRUST TION CRES‐ VERSUS CENCIO JOSE MARTINEZ CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3765 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 3631 WHITE OAK AV NEW OR‐ LEANS, LA 70131 LOT 365 SQUARE 114 5TH MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1199979 TALL TIMBERS WRIT AMOUNT: $65,792.02 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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RB 14 HALLIDAY, WATKINS, AND MANN, P.C 318388-1440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 5425 NUMBER WIMBLEDON COURT, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ CAR‐ TITLED: RINGTON MORT‐ GAGE SERVICES, LLC VERSUS

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KEELAN RESEAN ANDERSON AND CON‐ ALONDA CHATA ANDER‐ SON CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-437 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 5425 WIMBLE‐ DON CT NEW LA ORLEANS, 70131 LOT 23; SQUARE 58 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1368048 AURORA GAR‐ EXTEN‐ DENS SIONS NO. 10 WRIT AMOUNT: $233,048.78 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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GH 16 LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP 504838-7535 WILLIAM S. TEBBE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL 1808 NUMBER CASA CALVO ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IN THE ENTI‐ MATTER ROCKET TLED: MORTGAGE LLC VERSUS DESIREE CAS‐ REEDER TINE, DERRICK CAS‐ TINE A/K/A DER‐ RICK A. CAS‐ TINE, KORY CAS‐ A/K/A TINE KORY S. CAS‐ TINE AND RHAN CASTINE CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-1853 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ i

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erty to wit:

CASA 1808 CALVO ST NEW LA ORLEANS, 70114 LOTS 55 & 56, SQUARE 14 FIFTH MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1126226 SOUTH NEW OR‐ LEANS SUBDIVI‐ SION WRIT AMOUNT: $46,046.84 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 10 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ AT TORNEYS 318-388LAW 1440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 7033 E

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TAMARON BL , CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ LAKE‐ TITLED: VIEW LOAN SER‐ LLC VICING, VERSUS MARK AND BIRDEN ERICA BIRDEN AKA DARBY ERICA BIRDEN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2024-6757 By virtue of a 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 7033 E BL TAMARON NEW ORLEANS, LA 70128 LOT 5 & SQUARE 4 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN #1330750 TAMARON SUB‐ DIVISION WRIT AMOUNT: $218,116.08 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

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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 12 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ AT TORNEYS 318-388LAW 1440 ELIZABETH C. PRICE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 1550 N ST, DERBIGNY CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ U.S. TITLED: TRUST BANK COMPANY, NA‐ TIONAL ASSOCI‐ AS ATION, TRUSTEE FOR VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LOAN TRUST 2024-6M M. VERSUS MOORE HOLD‐ INGS LLC CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-5544 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

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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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 1550 N DER‐ BIGNY ST NEW LA ORLEANS, 70116 LOT 10 & SQUARE 757 THIRD MUNICI‐ PAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN 1446468 WRIT AMOUNT: $186,238.89 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 17 MCCABE LAW FIRM, LLC 504782-3436 RYAN M MC‐ CABE The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t

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PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 4807 ST CLAUDE ST, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ TITLED: CAROL GODITUS VASQUES VER‐ SUS THOMAS L. TIPPIN AND ZACHARIAH A. TIPPIN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-3526 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 November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: 4807 ST CLAUDE NEW OR‐ ST LEANS, LA 70117 LOTS P & B SQUARE 421 3RD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT ACQ MIN: 1336445 WRIT AMOUNT: $68,007.41 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‐ h i d

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RB 19 THE LAW OFFICE KYLE S. OF SCLAFANI, LLC 504-875-4079 The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t PUBLIC NOTICE --SALE BY SHERIFF JUDICIAL ADVERTISE‐ MENT THAT CERTAIN OF PORTION GROUND BEAR‐ ING MUNICIPAL NUMBER 916 N ST, DERBIGNY CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, IN THE MATTER EN‐ FIRST TITLED: HORIZON BANK ADDI‐ VERSUS SON TYLER SUD‐ ERMAN CIVIL DISTRICT COURTFOR PARISHOF ORLEANS Case No: 2026-2481 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, h d

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p on the ground ﬂoor of the Civil Court District 421 Building, Loyola Avenue, in the First Dis‐ trict of the City November on 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, o'clock following the described prop‐ erty to wit: A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, to‐ gether with all buildings the improve‐ and ments thereon, and all of the rights, servi‐ ways, tudes, appurte‐ nances and ad‐ vantages there‐ unto belonging or in anywise apper‐ taining, situated in the SECOND DISTRICT of the City of New Or‐ leans, in SQUARE NO. 207, by bounded DERBIGNY, CLAI‐ ST. BORNE, PHILIP and DU‐ MAINE STREETS, com‐ mencing at a distance of one hundred twenty four feet, eight inches and two lines (124' 8" 2 ) from the corner of Derbigny and Dumaine Streets, desig‐ nated as LOT "A 1" on sketch of survey by D. E. Seghers & Sons, dated August 18, 1910, and is annexed to an act before Edgar Notary Grima, dated Public, August 24, 1910, and is taken from the origi‐ nal Lot "A" and mea‐ twenty sures eight feet, nine inches (28' 9") front on Der‐ twenty bigny, feet, six inches and ﬁve lines (28' 6" 5"') in width in the rear, by a depth of nine nine feet (99') between equal and paral‐ lel lines (“Prop‐ )

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erty”).

WRIT AMOUNT: $195,331.30 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. Michelle Woodfork Sheriff, Parish of leans

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TJ 11 HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN P.C. AT‐ AT TORNEYS LAW 318 388 1440 CANDACE A. COURTEAU The N.O. Advo‐ cate Date (s): 10/14/2026 & 11/18/2026 oct 14-nov 18-2t 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‐

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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, appurte‐ servitudes, nances and advantages thereunto belonging or in appertaining, anywise 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. Being the same property acquired by Andree Des‐ wife of/and forges, 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 by Rebecca acquired 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. 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 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 authorizing, judgment 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

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