Notice to Bidders
The Board of Trustees of the East Mississippi Regional Library will receive bids from financial institutions until 2:00 p.m. July 7, 2021, to become a depository for funds of the First Regional Library for two years beginning October 1, 2021 – September 30, 2023.
Such depository shall maintain the Library’s checking accounts and/or short-term investment accounts. All bidders shall meet the requirements provided in Section 27-105-305 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated as amended.
Bank branch locations in most Cities/Towns where East Mississippi Regional Library branches are located is desirable. In addition, all bidders shall provide for remote authorization for the electronic transfer of funds.
Sealed Bids should be addressed to:
East Mississippi Regional Library
Attn: Business Manager
116 Water Street
Quitman, MS 39355
The outside envelope containing the bid should be clearly marked with the words:
ATTENTION: BANK BID
The bids shall designate the security to be pledged for said depository. The Board reserves the right to take all bids under consideration and award the bid to the financial institution and or financial institutions proposing the best terms. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formality.
The bids will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval at the July 19, 2021 board meeting.
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CAP LOAN PROGRAM
Public Notice
The Board of Supervisors, acting for and on behalf of Clarke County, Mississippi (the “County”) took up for consideration the matter of authorizing and approving a loan on behalf of the County from the Mississippi Development Authority (the "Department") for the purpose of completing capital improvements identified as:
To purchase five new fire trucks.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COUNTY, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Governing Body of the County does hereby declare its intention to enter into a loan agreement with the Department in the principal amount not to exceed one million two hundred and fifty thousand Dollars ($1,250,000) for the purpose of completing the capital improvements identified above.
Section 2. The Loan will be secured by a Note executed and delivered by the County to the Department. Failure of the County to meet its repayment obligations shall result in the forfeiture of sales tax allocation or homestead exemption reimbursement in an amount sufficient to repay obligations due until such time as the indebtedness has been discharged or arrangements to discharge such indebtedness satisfactory to the Department have been made.
Section 3. The Governing Body proposes to authorize and approve the Loan from the Department in the amount and for the aforesaid purposes at a meeting of the Governing Body to be held at its regular meeting place at the Board of Supervisors room in Quitman, Mississippi at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the 5th day of July 2021, or at some meeting held subsequent thereto. This date assigned to authorize and approve the aforementioned loan documents has been set to meet program requirements which mandate that four public notices be issued prior to loan closing. This will allow sufficient time for public comments.
The motion having received the foregoing vote of the Governing Body, the President declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted, on this the 10th day of May, 2021.
Paul Mosley
PRESIDENT, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
(SEAL)
Angie Gibbs
CLERK
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ILA DOWNS, DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO.: 21-103-CS
LINDA ROLISON, PETITIONER
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been issued and granted by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, to LINDA ROLISON, as Administratrix of the Estate of ILA DOWNS deceased, on the 28th day of May, 2021 in the above entitled and numbered cause, all persons having claims against said estate of the said ILA DOWNS, deceased, are hereby notified and directed to have the same probated and registered with the clerk of said Court within ninety (90) days after this date, the date of the first publication of this notice, or the same will be forever barred.
THIS the 4th day of June, 2021.
LINDA ROLISON, Administratrix
JOSHUA B. TRAXLER
123 Main Street
Quitman, MS 39355
Telephone 601-776-9159
Fax: 601-776-4528
State Bar No. 101915
Attorney for Linda Rolison
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES GLEN SMITH, DECEASED
MARSHA SMITH SHUMACK, ALLEN DANIEL SMITH, VICTORIA SMITH AND JASON SMITH
PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO.: 20-169 (S)
V.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES GLEN SMITH, JR.
RESPONDENT
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: The Unknown Heirs-at-law of JAMES GLEN SMITH, JR., Deceased,
You have been made a defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Petitioner, Marsha Smith Shumack, Administratrix of the Estate of James Glen Smith, Jr., deceased, seeking to Determine the Heirship of James Glen Smith, Jr., deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 8:45 o’clock a.m. on the 21st day of July, 2021, in the Chancery Courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse at Quitman, Mississippi and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If you do file an answer, you must file the original of your response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT, THIS THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
(SEAL)
ANGIE CHISHOLM-GIBBS
Chancery Clerk of Clarke County, Mississippi
BY: Ellen Allen, D.C.
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
THE ESTATE OF DORA TAYLOR, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 20-0083S
DORA COLLINS, PETITIONER
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Known and Unknown Creditors of DORA TAYLOR
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 8:45 O’Clock a.m. on the 29th day of June 2021, before the Honorable Judge Smith in the Courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse located at 101 S Archusa Ave, Quitman, MS 39355.
If you fail to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the attached pleadings. You are not required to file an answer or other responsive pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 17th day of May, 2021.
Chancery Court Clerk of Clarke County
P.O. Box 689
Quitman, MS 39355
By: Brianna Underwood, DC
Presented By:
SHAKITA L. TAYLOR (MSB#103446)
PO Box 15783
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
Phone: (662) 516-5537
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BENNY JOE POPE, DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO.: 21-075-CS
VS ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF
BENNY JOE POPE, DECEASED
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION ON MOTION TO DETERMINE HEIRS OF BENNY JOE POPE, DECEASED
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF CLARKE
To: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BENNY JOE POPE, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in the Chancery Court by James Pope, Administrator of the Estate of Benny Joe Pope, Deceased, to determine the heirs of Benny Joe Pope.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Motion to Determine Heirs at 8:45 A.M. on the 7th day of July, 2021, in the courtroom of the Clarke County Courthouse in Quitman, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the Motion.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you must contact Traxler Law Office immediately if you are a heir of Benny Joe Pope, Deceased.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF SAID COURT, this the 1st day of June, 2021.
ANGIE GIBBS, CHANCERY CLERK OF CLARKE COUNTY, MS
BY: ______, D.C.
SUBMITTED BY:
JOSHUA B. TRAXLER
123 MAIN STREET
QUITMAN, MS 39355
TELEPHONE 601-776-9159
FAX- 601-776-4528
MS STATE BAR NO. 101915
Attorney for James Pope
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BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Re: Petition for Extension of Inactive Well Status of Well in Mannassa Field
Docket No. 233-2021-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners of, and persons interested in Section 29 of Township 2 North, Range 17 East, Mannassa Field, Clarke County, Mississippi:
Take notice that Pete's Pumping & Well Services, LLC has filed a petition in this docket requesting that this Board enter an order granting an extension of inactive well status for the Carmichael et al 29-8 No. 1 Well. Said Petition will be heard by this Board at 10 a.m. on July 21, 2021, in Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A copy of said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the office of this Board and may be there examined by any person interested.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance you must notify the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention in writing not later than 5 p.m. on July 13, 2021. Failure to so notify the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in accordance with the evidence presented.
Dated June 16, 2021.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Jesse New
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 576-4900
Representative for Petitioner:
James M. Nix
JONES AND NIX, PLLC
2 Country Place
Pearl, Mississippi 39208
(601) 948-6800
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Testamentary were granted to the undersigned in the Estate of Sibyl P. Belcher, deceased, Civil File, Action Number 21-0124-S, by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, on the 9th day of June, 2021. All persons having claims against the Estate of Sibyl P. Belcher are hereby notified to have the same probated and registered by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi within ninety days after this date. Failure to probate and register such claim within the ninety-day period will bar the same.
This the 9th day of June 2021.
GLEN JOHNSON, CO-EXECUTOR
JANELLE AVERA, CO-EXECUTOR
OF COUNSEL:
Leonard B. Cobb, MBN: 6319
Cobb Law Firm PA
PO Box 5633
Meridian MS 39302
601-693-1933
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Public Meeting
CLARKE COUNTY
A public meeting will be held at the Clarke County Courthouse, Board of Supervisors room located on East Church Street in Quitman, Mississippi, on Monday, July 5, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to become acquainted with Clarke County’s applications for Federal Funding through the Rural Development Community Facilities Program and discuss whether any environmental impacts would be involved.
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
SHERIKA OWENS, PLAINTIFF
VS.
ANNETTE MAYFIELD AND MICHAEL BUMPERS
DEFENDANTS
CIVIL ACTION, FILE NO. 20-042-P
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT, MICHAEL BUMPERS
UNKNOWN ADDRESS
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Sherika Owens, on a Complaint.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST SAID COMPLAINT AT 8:45 O’CLOCK A.M. ON THE 4TH DAY OF AUGUST 2021 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE CLARKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE AT QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE MONEY OR OTHER RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire and file same with the Clerk of this Court.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of this Court, this the 26th day of May, 2021.
ANGIE CHISHOLM-GIBBS, CHANCERY CLERK
CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Gibbs, D.C
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT CLARKE COUNTY
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE HEIRS OF DENNIS RAY POWELL, DECEASED
JIMMY D. SMITH, ADMINISTRATOR DE BONIS NON
CIVIL ACTION, FILE NO. 20-267-LP
JIMMY D. SMITH, PETITIONER
VS.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF DENNIS RAY POWELL, DECEASED, IF ANY, AND ALL PERSONS OR ENTITIES
UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF DENNIS RAY POWELL, DECEASED, RESPONDENTS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW OF DENNIS RAY POWELL, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Jimmy D. Smith, Petitioner, seeking to have determined and established the sole and only heirs-at-law of Dennis Ray Powell, deceased. You are summoned to appear and defend against the petition filed against you in this action at 8:45 a.m. on the 3rd day of August, 2021 in the Chancery Courtroom of the County Courthouse at Quitman, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition, thereby barring the claims of any other relatives of the decedent.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 11th day of June, 2021.
Angie Wade Chisholm
Chancery Clerk of Clarke County, Mississippi
P. O. Box 689
Quitman, MS 39355
By: Brianna Underwood
Of Counsel:
Ronnie L. Walton (MB #6933)
Glover, Young, Hammack, Walton & Simmons, PLLC
1724A 23rd Avenue (39301)
P. O. Drawer 5514
Meridian, MS 39302-5514
Telephone: 601-693-1301
Fax: 601-693-1363
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY LEE GUY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 21-0067-CS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi to Linda C. Cook, as Executrix of the Estate of Anthony Lee Guy, deceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present such claims to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or such claims will be forever barred.
Linda C. Cook, Executrix
W. Richard Johnson
Attorney at Law
1017 Jackson Street
Vicksburg, MS 39183
(601) 529-9343
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