Public notices for May 22, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $3,000,000 OF TAXABLE UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY OF MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
As provided by a resolution adopted by the Morgan City Council (the “Governing Auth- ority”), acting as the governing authority of the City of Morgan City, State of Louisiana (the “City”), on April 28, 2026, the City HEREBY DECLARES ITS INTENTION to issue up to Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) of Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of paying a portion of the costs of constructing and acquiring improvements, extensions, and replacements to the drinking water component of the City’s combined utility system comprised of the electric light and power plants and systems, the drinking water plants and systems, and the natural gas transmission and distribution plants and systems (collectively, the “System”).
The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City and shall be secured by and payable, equally with the City’s outstanding Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2009B and Taxable Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, solely from the income and revenues derived or to be derived from the operation of the System, after provision has been made for payment therefrom of all reasonable and necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the System. The Bonds will not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the City, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City. The Bonds will be issued pursuant to Part II of Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority (the “Act”).
The Bonds will be issued in one or more series as authorized by ordinance(s) adopted by the Governing Authority, will mature not later than 30 years from their date of issuance, will bear interest at rates not more than 2.45% per annum, and will be subject to prepayment anytime without penalty.
As provided by the Act, all of the other details of the Bonds will be set forth in the ordinance(s) authorizing their issuance, including the following: covenants relating to the management and operation of the System, the imposition and collection of rates and charges from the System’s customers, the expenditure of such rates and charges, the issuance of future bonds and the creation of future liens and encumbrances against the System and all other pertinent matters as may be necessary to the authorization and issuance of the Bonds.
The Bonds are expected to be sold at a private sale, as provided for in the Act, to the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund of the State of Louisiana, and the Bonds will also be approved by the State Bond Commission prior to their delivery.
THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Governing Authority will meet in open and public session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at six o’clock (6:00) p.m., at the City Court Building, 7261 Hwy. 182 East, Morgan City, Louisiana 70380, to hear any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. If at such hearing a petition duly signed by electors of the City in a number not less than five percent (5%) of the number of such electors voting in the last election held in the City object to the issuance of the Bonds, then the Bonds shall not be issued until approved at an election held for that purpose. Any such petition must be accompanied by a certificate of the St. Mary Parish Registrar of Voters certifying that the signers of the petition(s) are registered electors of the City and the number of signers amounts to not less than five percent (5%) of the registered voters that voted in the last election held in the City, all as provided by the Act.
CITY OF
MORGAN CITY, STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Adv. May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
St. Mary Parish Consolidated Gra- vity Drainage District No. 2A
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Call to order 6:00 P. M.
Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Patureau
Roll Call: Paul Rappmundt, Matthew Patureau, Nelda Dural, Don Hicks, and Shannon Boykin(absent)
Public Comment: None.
Guest: None
Ms. Dural made a motion to accept the minutes from the March regular meeting, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried.
The March treasurer’s reports for the Amelia and Morgan City/Siracusaville areas were presented. Mr. Hicks made a motion to approve the treasurer’s reports, second by Ms. Dural. All were in favor, motion carried.
Ms. Dural made a motion to enter into executive session, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. A motion to come out of executive session was made by Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. A motion to move forward with what was discussed in executive session was made by Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor, motion carried.
New Business: A motion to spend no more than $2000 to spray the retention pond was made Ms. Dural, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. There was discussion but no action needed re- garding the Ditch/Sump clean out that Mayor Dragna will help out with. Mayor Dragna will be using the long reach at no charge, but the DD2A Board will be financially re- sponsible for the transportation of the equipment.
Old Business: Mr. Rappmundt presented the board with operating procedures and processes paperwork for the PO system. No action was taken. Mr. Rappmundt gave an update on the Emerson/SCADA system, no action was taken. An update on the generators for the Amelia area was given. Miller Engineers said that they have gotten approval on some of the land owens to move forward. Mr. Rappmundt presented the board with maintenance issues at stations 1, 6, and 7. Mr. Rappmundt said he’s working on putting emergency operations procedures in place for the pump stations. Mr.Rappmundt also said the audit is almost done,
Mr. Moffett gave his station reports.
Board Member Reports: None
Motion to Ad- journ was made by Ms. Nelda, second by Mr. Hicks. All were in favor. Motion carried. The meeting ended at 7:42 pm
Adv. May 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE
PROGRAM
We PUSH WILL ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) BEGINNING MAY 13, 2026 THROUGH MAY 22, 2026. BIDS WILL BE DUE ON MAY 27, 2026 AT 4:00 PM AND WILL BE OPENED ON MAY 27, 2026 AT 6:00 PM IN THE OFFICE AT 514 FIRST STREET FRANKLIN, LA 70538.
EACH BID SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE TO DESIGNATE WHICH BID YOU ARE SUBMITTING SEE BELOW:
BID # 26-12 FROZEN FOOD & GROCERY SFSP & CN LABEL ITEMS
BID # 26-13 SUPPLIES - SFSP
BID #26-14 EQUIPMENT SFSP
SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY EMAIL REQUEST BY EMAILING WEPUSHTXLA@GMAIL.COM WE PUSH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND WAIVE INFORMALITIES INCIDENT THERETO.
CONTACT IN- FORMATION:
DR. LADALE WEBSTER-LAMB
WE PUSH, DIRECTOR
512.765.4837
WEPUSHTXLA@GMAIL.COM
PLEASE READ SOLICITATION CAREFULLY!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. May 15, 20 and 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Invitation to Bid for Food and
Beverage Items
WE PUSH 501 (C))(3)is soliciting bids for the provision of food items: baked goods, canned, staples, frozen, refrigerated, meat, seafood and poultry, spices, paper products, and FROZEN FOOD & GROCERY & CN LABEL ITEMS, SUPPLIES and EQUIPMENT for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) for the period of May 25, 2026 through August , 2026.
Sealed bids relative to the above will be received by We PUSH at 514 First Street Franklin, LA 70538 at 4:00 P.M. on May 27, 2026 until 6:00 pm when they will be opened and publicly read.
Specifications and bid documents may be obtained upon request from We PUSH in writing, by email at wepushtxla@gmail .com or by calling 512.765.4837
We PUSH 501 (c)(3)
Dr. LaDale
Webster-Lamb,
Executive Director
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Adv. May 15, 20 and 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff will conduct a proposed budget hearing for their upcoming fiscal year on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Office, Parish Courthouse – Fourth Floor, Franklin, LA. The purpose of the hearing is to invite public comment on the expenditure of funds by the Sheriff for the fiscal year July 1, 2026 thru June 30, 2027. The proposed budget is available for public inspection during regular office hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This notice is prepared and published in compliance with Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:1301-1314. This will be an important meeting and all interested persons are urged to attend.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact our office at (337) 828-1960, describing the assistance that is necessary.
(S) Gary L.
Driskell
Gary L. Driskell,
Sheriff and Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement District and ex-officio Chief Executive Officer of the Law Enforcement District Sub-District No. 1
Adv. May 22, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the St. Mary Parish Board of Adjustments will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Monday, June 1, 2026, AT 5:45 P.M. in the Parish Council Meeting Room, Fifth Floor Courthouse, Franklin, Louisiana, for the following purposes:
Variance Re- quest for Triple S Marine / SDL Investments LLC. represented by Shaun Roberie for a Front Yard Setback Variance to deviate from the required 30 ft. to 15 ft. in a Heavy Industrial (HI) Zoned District located at 1300 Lake Palourde Rd., Amelia, LA 70340 Sec.14 T16S R13E; - Parcel Id# 3524261005.00 - Lot Tract “ABCDEFGHIJKLMA” Per Plat 193 305128 Acq. 205 306724. (Zon-1505)
All persons are invited to this meeting to submit their approval or objections to the above VARIANCE REQUEST.
St. Mary Parish
Board of
Adjustments
John “Booker” Davis,
Chairman
Adv. May 15, 22 and 29, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING REQUESTS
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held to consider the following requests:
1) Variance Re- quest - Property located at 117 Bernard St., Patterson, Louisiana
Request for a zoning variance to allow a C-1 Commercial business (Pet Boarding Facility) on property currently zoned R-2 Mixed Residential
2) Rezoning Re- quest – Property located at 518-522 St. Lucy Street, Patterson, Louisiana
Request to re- zone R-2 Mixed residential to C-1 Commercial for use by Cardinal Lumber.
The Public Hearing will take place on May 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Patterson City Hall.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Adv. May 13, 20 and 22, 2026
Cost: $21.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Patterson Housing Authority monthly board meeting held on May 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm at 409 Grout st Patterson La. 70392 Public invited.

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District Court
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PARISH OF
ST. MARY
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STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC
Vs. No. 139319 Div “E”
Henry P. Tabor, Jr.
TAKE NOTICE, that by virtue of Order of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable 16th Judicial District Court, in and for the Parish of St. Mary, and to me directed, in the above numbered and entitled suit, I have seized the following mentioned and described property, to wit:
That certain lot or parcel of land together with all buildings and im- provements thereon situated and the component parts thereof, and all rights, ways, privileges, servitudes and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining lying and being situated in Morgan City, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, being known designated and described as LOT NO. 9 IN SQUARE NO. 3 OF ARENZ ANNEX to the City of Morgan City, as per the map or plan of land of said subdivision recorded under St. Mary Parish COB Entry No. 30410; subject to restrictions, servitudes, rights-of-way and outstanding mineral rights of record affecting the property.
to satisfy the sum of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY SIX AND 88/100 ($155,086.88) DOLLARS with interest thereon at 4.875% per annum from July 01, 2023, until paid; all ex- penses incurred in enforcing the note and mortgage in- cluding reasonable attorney’s fees; if/as applicable, such other or additional amounts incurred or advanced for taxes, insurance premiums, special assessments, re- pairs to and/or maintenance of the property, for the protection, preservation, repair and recovery of the property, for the protection and preservation of the lien of the mortgage, for the protection and preservation of the mortgagee’s interest thereunder, and other amounts provided by the mortgage and ap- plicable law, such as late charges, escrow advances, for the payment of taxes and insurance, corporate advances, property appraisals, inspection fees, prior attorney fees and expenses, abstract and title charges, NSF charges, attorney fees and expenses, and other charges which plaintiff is permitted to prove by verified petition, verified supplemental petition, or affidavit filed or submitted before distribution by the sheriff of the proceeds of the judicial sale herein; and all law charges, fees and expenses incurred in connection or relating to this proceeding including without limitation sheriff’s commission, sheriff’s costs, court costs all as permitted by the note or mortgage being en- forced by this proceeding; and all costs of this proceedings, as well as all sheriff’s costs and commission
All successful bidders must have cash, cashier’s check or a verifiable letter of credit in favor of said bidder from a solvent bank, savings and loan association or other such financial institution authorized to do business in the state of Louisiana and full payment must be made on the date of sale. Letter must state that money is available on the date of sale.
I shall expose the same at public sale, for Cash, according to law WITH appraisement to the last and highest bidder, at the principal front door of the 1st floor lobby area of the Court House in the Parish of St. Mary, Town of Franklin, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 24th day of June A.D., 2026, be- tween the legal hours commencing at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff’s Office
Parish of St. Mary, La.
Thursday, the 11th day of May A.D., 2026
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. May 22 and June 19, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE
AGENDA
ST. MARY PARISH 911 COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT
1200 David Dr. Building B
Morgan City, LA 70380
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1:00 P.M.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Guests(s): Kristin Holcombe of Kolder, Slaven, & Co.
4. Public Comment
5. Minutes: April 23, 2026
6. Income Statement: April 2026
7. Expense Statement: April 2026
8. Old Business: Tech Pro Quote for 5 replacement computers
9. New Business: 2025 Audit Report by Kolder Slaven & Co; VFIS Insurance Renewal; 2026-2027 FA Intergovernmental Agreement
10. Director Updates
11. General Discussion
12. Adjournment
Adv. May 22, 2026

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ST. MARY NOW

Franklin Banner-Tribune
P.O. Box 566, Franklin, LA 70538
Phone: 337-828-3706
Fax: 337-828-2874

Morgan City Review
1014 Front Street, Morgan City, LA 70380
Phone: 985-384-8370
Fax: 985-384-4255