Delta Community Action Agency

Public Notices

 PUBLIC NOTICE

I, Delores Price, do hereby give notice that I, located at 57 Collins Lane, am not, do not, am not a participant, nor am I responsible, for any activities, festivities or entertainments located on what’s called The Collins Place off Greer road from today’s date onwards.

4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25

   

SHERIFF’S SALE

State of Louisiana, Parish of Richland-Fifth District Court

SUSAN WINGO ADAMS

VS NO 49,546 SECTION C

MCKENZIE PROPERTIES LLC

By virtue of a WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of RICHLAND, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the courthouse in the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on

May 1, 2024

At 10:00am the following property, to-wit:

A certain tract or parcel of land containing 2.77 acres, more or less, situated in NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, Section 16, Township 17 North, Range 6 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, and being more particularly described as commencing at the Northeast corner of said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4; thence southerly along the East line of said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 337.63 feet; thence turning a deflection angle of 90°00’ right, continue westerly, parallel to the North line of said NE 1/4 or NW 1/4 a distance of 1046.0 feet to the POINT OF BEGiNNING; thence continue westerly, parallel to the North line of said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4, a distance of 278.92 feet to the West line of said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4; thence turning a deflection angle of90°04’02” left, continue southerly along the West line of said NE 1/4 of NW 1/4 a distance of 431.68 feet to the centerline of a proposed road; thence turning a deflection angle of 90°16’55” left:, continue easterly along the centerline of said proposed road a distance of 218.04 feet; thence turning a deflection angle of 90°00’ left, continue northerly a distance of 429.98 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, and being subject to a 30 foot right-of-way along the South line of the property herein described for a future road and all other right-of-way, easements and servitudes of record or of use.

Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said WRIT OF SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs. Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.

GARY GILLEY

RICHLAND PARISH SHERIFF

3/28, 4/18

 

Public Notice

I, DEBRA JORDAN, DOC #70 1999, have applied for clemency for my conviction of SCHEDULE IV. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 342-5421.

4/11, 4/18, 4/25

 

Public Notice

I, HERBERT SLEDGE, DOC #114914, have applied for clemency for my conviction of FIRST DEGREE MURDER. If you have any comments, contact the Board of Pardons (225) 342-5421.

4/11, 4/18, 4/25

 

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES

The Town of Delhi has been approved for a grant under the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI) - Round 1 for the purpose of constructing the Salter Street Stormwater Retention Pond. The Town of Delhi is interested in procuring the services of an administrative consulting firm to administer and implement the project.

The procedures for the selection of this firm will be in accordance with the procurement requirements of the Louisiana CDBG Program.  All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package.  That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm. The Town will award the contract to the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process.

Interested parties are invited to secure a proposal package from Delhi Town Hall at 205 Broadway Street, Delhi, LA 71232.  The response to this request must be received at the above-named address in such a manner that it is received no later than 3:00 PM on May 6, 2024. Please state “Town of Delhi Salter Street Stormwater Retention Pond – RFP for Administrative Consulting Services” on the cover. Responses received after the time and date set forth will not be considered. 

The Town of Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We encourage all Section 3, small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.

4/11, 4/18

 

Project No. 24-04-730E

Owner: Town of Rayville

Address: 109 Benedette Street, Rayville, LA 71269

Separate sealed Bids for the construction of   GIN ROAD REHABILITATION will be received by the  Town of Rayville  at the office located 109 Benedette Street, Rayville, LA 71269 until 10:00 A.M., (Local Time) Thursday, May 9, 2024; and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.

The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations:

Town of Rayville

109 Benedette Street

Rayville, Louisiana 71269

(318) 728-2011

McManus Consulting Engineers, Inc.

116 Smelser Road

Monroe, Louisiana 71202

(318) 343-5600

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office, McManus Consulting Engineers, Inc, located at 116 Smelser Road, Monroe, LA 71202 upon payment of a $150.00 deposit.  Deposit on the first set of documents furnished to prime bidders will be fully refunded, upon return of the documents no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids.  On other sets of documents furnished to prime bidders, the deposit less the actual cost of reproduction shall be refunded upon return of the documents no later than 10 days after receipt of bids. Contractor shall pay all shipping costs.  Alternatively, Bidding Documents are available on compact disc (as portable document format (PDF) files) for a non-refundable charge of $25, including standard shipping.  Overnight shipping is available at the expense of the contractor.  

Equal Opportunity in Employment: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the President’s Executive Order No. 11246, as amended. The requirements for bidders and contractors under this order are explained in the specifications.

Public Bid Law, LA R.S. 38:2212 (B)(1), does not permit the Entity to waive any provisions of R.S. 38:2212, and those stated in the Advertised Bid Documents.

Each bidder must have must   have an active Unique Entity ID (SAM), as registered and verified on www.sam.gov, prior to the beginning of construction.

Any person with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the Town of Rayville of no later than seven (7) days prior to bid opening.

IN PARTICULAR, BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND

CERTIFICATIONS TO BE EXECUTED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL.

Owner encourages Section 3 and minority owned businesses to submit bid proposals.

The Contractor shall be licensed with the Louisiana State Licensing Board in: 

HIGHWAY, STREET AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Project No. 24-04-730E, LA – 55022 DRA

Estimated Cost: $310,000 (LA R.S. 38:2212(H))

Harry J. Lewis, Mayor

Town of Rayville

April 9, 2024

4/11, 4/18, 4/25

 

GRAND JURY VENIRE

I, Melissa Morris, Fifth District Court and Jury Commissioners, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct list of the GRAND JURY VENIRE drawn by the Jury Commission to serve during the term of Court beginning MAY 1, 2024.

1. ALYEA, DEBRA WILKINSON

2. AUSBERRY, DEDRIC D

3. BALL, FRANKIE LEE

4. BELL, QUIENTY TYRONE

5. BIBLE, CHRISTINA

6. BLAIR, MEREDITH ANN

7. BOOKER, DAVID

8. BOOKER, JIMMY

9. BRANCH, DALTON AVERY

10. BRANCH, MALLORY HOPE

11. BURROWS, JOHN WAYNE

12. CARDIN, DALE E

13. CHAPMAN, KAREN ODOM

14. CHOCKLIN, LYNNETRA DEANN

15. CHOUCCOLI, MARLAN H

16. CHRICEOL, FRANCES EARLENE

17. CLARK JR, DOYLE GLENN

18. COLLOM, SONNY LYTTON

19. COLSON, LISA ANNE

20. CRAIG, STEPHANIE ANN

21. CROMWELL, ROXANE DEAN

22. DAIGLE, SHIRLEY CORMIER

23. DAVIS, FANNIE DENISE

24. DEAN, SHANEQUAL NICOL

25. DENMON, NAOMI MARIE

26. EPPINETTE, LEIGHTON PARKER

27. FINLEY, MATTIE JEAN

28. FOSTER, LINDA SUE

29. FRAGALA, MRS HENRIETTA INEZ

30. FREEMAN, CARRIE LEE

31. GARSEE, DENNIS JAMES

32. GILLEY, CHARLES K

33. GLASCOX, WENDY LICHELE

34. GRAHAM, JOSHUA LEE

35. GREEN IV, DOYLE

36. GREEN, MELBA COBB

37. GREEN, STUART

38. GREER, DANIEL H

39. HAIRE JR, LENARD MARVELIE

40. HARRELL, JEREMY VAN

41. HARRIS, JESSIE LEE

42. HAYES, SIERRA KEYONNA

43. HOLCOMB, STACY M

44. HOLLOWAY JR, HAROLD E

45. HOUSE, MAMIE SMITHEY

46. HURD JR, DONALD A

47. JOHNSON, DEMONTAE L

48. JOHNSON JR, LESTER WAYNE

49. JOLLY, ROBYN RENEE

50. JONES SR, BENNIE EUGENE

51. JONES, DOROTHY LAVON

52. JONES JR, FRANK B

53. JONES, GARRY DWAIN

54. JONES, KALEB DANIEL

55. JONES, LEE COLSON

56. LAMARTINIERE, HARRIET JANE

57. LAMB, TARA LYNN

58. LAWSON, CORA D

59. LEWIS, RASCHAD LASALLE

60. LINGEFELT, JENNIFER JONES

61. LIVELY, SAMANTHA PAIGE

62. MARTIN, DAVID

63. MAY, DE’MARIVUS DELON

64. MAY, RAFAEL DESHUN

65. MCCOY, MELISSA ANNE

66. MCDOWELL, BRELIN DEVETRIK

67. MCDOWELL, DAVID L

68. MIDDLETON, BRADY ALAN

69. MILES, SHIRLEY MAE

70. MORRIS, PATRICK ONEAL

71. MOSER, RODNEY KEITH

72. NASH, DOROTHY ELMORE

73. NEAL, BRENDA LYNETTE

74. NOBLES, BRYAN KEITH

75. NYLANDER, TRINITY MAE

76. OGLETHORPE, EDEN NICOLE

77. PARKER, DANA J RUNDELL

78. PERRITT, MRS MARION KAYE

79. RATCLIFF, JACOB ROWLAND

80. RHONE, JANICE DENISE

81. ROSS, XZAYVARUS DEON

82. RUSHING, JOSEPH MATHEW

83. RUSSELL, SARAH CASSELS

84. SAIN, KATYE JEAN

85. SANDERS, CAMERON ALLEN

86. SIMMS, HOWARD HEATH

87. SOUTHALL, AMY LEE STOUT

88. SPILLERS, JUSTIN LENIER

89. THOMAS, JOHN EDWARD

90. TRIM, RONALD CLAY

91. TRISLER, KARA GRACE

92. VALENTINE, MELISSA JEANETTE

93. WALKER, CHARLENE CONLEY

94. WILLIAMS, WANDA CARTER

95. WILSON, DANGELO D

96. WILSON, GLENNDARIUS

97. WILSON, MONETTA LAQUEN

98. WORD, MRS CONNIE STANLEY

99. YORK, MADISON ROSE

100. YOUNG, JASMINE TAKKIA

IN FAITH WHEREOF, Witness my signature and Official Seal of Office on the 28th day of March , 2024.

Melissa Morris

Clerk, Fifth District Court

Richland Parish, Louisiana

4/18, 4/25

 

Mangham Town Hall

Mangham Community Center

Regular Meeting 

February 12, 2024

6:00 PM

The Mangham Town Council met in a Regular Session at the Mangham Community Center, Mangham, Louisiana on February 12th of 2024.

Pledge was led by Mayor Killian

Invocation was led by Romero

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Killian

Present: Charlotte Boone

 Eddie Rhymes

 Lennette Romero

 Pamela Vaughn

Absent: Courtney Brunson

-A motion by Boone and seconded by Vaughn to approve minutes of January 8th 2024.

Motioned carried - Unanimously

-A motion given by Romero and seconded by Rhymes was given to pay bills.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

Police Report was given by Mayor Killian.

-A motion to accept the Police Report was given by Rhymes and seconded by Boone.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

Mayor Killian gave a booklet of information on elected official’s responsibilities to each aldermen, police chief and clerk.

Other business – Boone led discussion on how to acquire funds for playground, sidewalk and other 

 improvements for the town. 

Clerk Business – Aulds gave updated information on being able to play water bills online, via 

 Paystation.com.

-Motion to Adjourn was given by Romero seconded by Vaughn.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

4/18

 

Mangham Town Hall

Mangham Community Center

Regular Meeting 

March 11, 2024

6:00 PM

The Mangham Town Council met in a Regular Session at the Mangham Community Center, Mangham, Louisiana on March 11th of 2024.

Pledge was led by Boone

Invocation was led by Woods

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Killian

Present: Charlotte Boone

 Eddie Rhymes

 Lennette Romero

 Pamela Vaughn

Absent: Courtney Brunson

-A motion by Romero and seconded by Vaughn to approve minutes of February 12th 2024.

Motioned carried - Unanimously

-A motion given by Vaughn and seconded by Boone was given to pay bills.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

Police Report was given by Mayor Killian.

-A motion to accept the Police Report was given by Rhymes and seconded by Boone.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

Mayor Killian gave information on Spring Trash Pickup.

-A motion to accept a Spring Trash Pickup was given by Boone seconded by Rhymes.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

Other business – Boone led discussion on the town needing a committee board to help acquire funds to 

 make improvements for the town. Board must consist of 3-7 persons. Board must be 

 incorporated and file a 1023 for a 501c3. Aldermen were asked to make nominations 

 for the board.

 -Mayor Killian led discussion on LTAP grant.

 -Mayor Killian introduced having a student worker to come and assist in the office part- 

 time.

 -Mayor Killian gave information on Sugar Hill’s septic system.

 -Vaughn led discussion on street lights that are out or flickering.

Clerk Business – Aulds gave updated information on paying water bills online, via 

 Paystation.com.

 -Mayor Killian gave recommendation to apply for an American Express Credit card that 

 has zero annual cost.

 - Aulds gave information on trainings that are mandatory for the Town’s employees.

 - Aulds gave information on missing street signs.

 -Aulds gave information on business that have not paid for their Occupational License.

 -Aulds gave information regarding residents/business that have not paid Property 

 Tax for 2023.

 -Aulds informed counsel that the Town’s LGAP 2021 grant for $14,700.00 is now closed.

-Motion to Adjourn was given by Rhymes seconded by Boone.

Motion Carried – Unanimously

4/18

 

Town of Rayville Council Minutes 

Mayor- Board of Aldermen

Monday, April 08, 2024

The Town of Rayville held a Regular Council Meeting with Mayor - Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville State of Louisiana, taken Monday, April 08, 2024, at the Town Hall 109 Benedette St. Rayville LA  71269 at 6:00 PM.  With a quorum present, Board received agenda, public notice posted on Friday, April  5, 2024, the meeting was called to order by  Mayor Harry Lewis at 6:00 p.m. Prayer was led by Mayor Harry Lewis, and Pledge was led by Alderwoman Mayor Pro Tem Jerry Gordon.    

Present:   Mayor Harry Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem: Jerry Gordon Town Attorney: Damon Kervin, Chief of Police: Markus Turner, and; Town Clerk: Deborah T. Nealon; Alderwomen: Paula Cumpton, Consuela Hunter and Debra James; Alderman:  Joseph Fletcher, Assistant Chief of Police Czyz Williams.

Absent: Town Attorney: Damon Kervin 

Approval of the Minutes & Bills

Upon a motion by Alderwoman James, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, the Board agreed to approve last month minutes and bills from regular Council meeting.

Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James

Nays: None

Absent: None

With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.

Financial Reports

Upon a motion by Alderwoman James, seconded by Alderman Fletcher, the Board agreed to approve last month minutes and bills from regular Council meeting.

Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James 

Nays: None 

Absent: None

With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.

Chief of Police Report

Chief Turner stated fines collected for the month of March $9,389.27

Upon a motion by Alderman Gordon, seconded by Alderwoman Hunter, the Board agreed to adopt Resolution 2024-4; A resolution to adopt the month of April for each year as “Fair Housing Month” for the National Fair Housing Law.      

Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James 

Nays: None 

Absent: None

With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried.

Attorney’s Report

Clerk’s Report

Town Clerk Deborah T. Nealon stated that Sales Tax Collections for January $38,601.64

Mayor’s Report

•Each Ordinance and Resolution was read aloud separately by the clerk Deborah T. Nealon with a request for any comments from the public; the following were discussed and passed.

Adjournment 

Upon a motion by Alderwoman James seconded by Alderman Fletcher the Board agreed to adjourn regular council meeting.

Yeas: Cumpton, Fletcher, Gordon, Hunter, James 

Nays: None 

Absent: None

With a unanimous vote and consent from the Board, Mayor Harry Lewis declared the motion carried

Harry Lewis, Mayor

Deborah T. Nealon, Clerk

4/18

 

State of Louisiana

Parish of Richland

5th Judicial District

Succession of 

Evelina Lively Stowe

No. 9467

Filed: April 15, 2024

By Lisa Ri Hampton

Deputy Clerk of Court

Annual Accounts

Notice is hereby given to the creditors of this estate and to all other interested persons to show cause within 10 days from this notification, if any they have or can, why the third annual account presented by STEVID ALLEN STOWE of the Succession of Evelina Lively Stowe should not be approved and homologated.

/s/ Lisa R. Hampton

Clerk

4/18

Richland Today

603 Louisa Street
Rayville, LA 71269
Phone: (318) 728-6467
Fax: (318) 728-5991