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
0610, 0617, 0624, 0701
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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
0610, 0617, 0624
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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.
0610, 0617, 0624
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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
0610, 0617, 0624
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
CLARKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
Separate sealed bids will be received by the Clarke County Economic Development District in the County Supervisors boardroom at the Clarke County Courthouse, Quitman, Mississippi, until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 19, 2021, for the construction of an Industrial Site Grading Project in the Quitman Industrial Park, also known as Engineer's Project No. CCEDD-101-20. Bids will be opened in public and read aloud.
The Plans, Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and obtained online via the website of the Engineer of Record, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official bid online.
All hard copy proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Clarke County Economic Development District with the outside of the envelope marked “CCEDD-101-20 Proposal Industrial Site Grading Project”. Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the envelope. Online bids shall be accepted and opened as instructed in the contract documents and as shown on the website.
Basis of Award: The award, if made, will be to the lowest and best qualified bidder. The Board intends to accept the lowest and best bid and reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.
Total Contract Time as Advertised: 40 Calendar Days
The Economic Development District hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that, in any contract entered pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
Certified Check or Bid Bond for five percent (5%) of total bid payable to Clarke County Economic Development District must accompany each proposal.
Bidders are hereby notified that any proposal accompanied by letter qualifying in any manner the condition under which the proposal is tendered will be considered an irregular bid, and such proposals will not be considered in making the award.
Fred Blackledge, President Clarke County Economic Development District
0624, 0701
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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
0620, 0624, 0701
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of June, 2021, the Town of Enterprise, PO Box 266, Enterprise, MS 39330, filed applications for permits to continue to divert or withdraw the public waters of the State of Mississippi in the county of Clarke, for beneficial use from the Lower Wilcox Aquifer, in the county of Clarke, for public supply purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amount of water at the indicated location(s):
PERMIT# MS-GW-15663
.07 MG/D Volume
450 GPM Rate
Location: SW, NE, S26, T04N, R14E
PERMIT# MS-GW-13724
.07 MG/D Volume
400 GPM Rate
Location: SE, NW, S20, T04N, R15E
Any person, firm, association, or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, ATTN: Chris Hawkins, PO Box 2309, Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said application should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, a permit will be issued on or after ten (10) days following publication date.
If protested, the application will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after, Tuesday, the 13™ day of July 2021, at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.
OFFICE OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES
Chris Hawkins, P.E.
Chief, Permitting, Certification, and Compliance Division
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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
0617, 0624, 0701
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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
0617, 0624, 0701
