Legal Notices
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NINA MAGDALENE WATTS RIGDON, DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION NO: 21-0065-P
KENDALL PIERCE, PETITIONER
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: Alan Rigdon and Timmy Rigdon, II
THE FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND MOTION TO CLOSE ESTATE CURRENTLY PENDING IN THIS CIVIL ACTION IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said FIRST AND FINAL ACCOUNTING AND MOTION TO CLOSE ESTATE at 8:45 o’clock a.m. on the 7th day of September, 2022, in the Chancery 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 relief demanded in said Complaint, including the closing of this estate.
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 22 day of July, 2022.
(SEAL)
ANGIE CHISHOLM-GIBBS, CHANCERY CLERK OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Ellen Allen
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
AMANDA TRAWICK RAINEY
MISSISSIPPI STATE BAR NO. 99694
WITHERSPOON & COMPTON
POST OFFICE BOX 845
MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI 39302-0845
0804, 0811, 0818
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City of Quitman (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the following programs: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand‐ delivered to: Office of the City Clerk, Quitman City Hall, P.O. Box 16, Quitman, MS 39355 (PH: 601‐776-3728), no later than 2 p.m., on August 23, 2022. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting with project funding applications and, if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate, plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold pre‐construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the OWNER and approve all payment requests. The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority‐owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women‐owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points).To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: • Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project; • Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects; • Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and the proposed funding programs The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period to not exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
By: Mayor Steve Watkins
Mayor, City of Quitman
0804, 0811
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Enterprise (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the following programs: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand‐ delivered to: Office of the Town Clerk, Enterprise Town Hall, P.O. Box 266, Enterprise, MS 39330 (PH: 601‐659-7971), no later than 2 p.m., on August 23, 2022. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting with project funding applications and, if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate, plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold pre‐construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the OWNER and approve all payment requests. The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority‐owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women‐owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points).To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: • Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project; • Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects; • Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and the proposed funding programs The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period to not exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
By: Mayor Tony Chancelor
Mayor, Town of Enterprise
0804, 0811
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Town of Shubuta (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the following programs: Mississippi Municipality and County Water Infrastructure (MCWI) Grant Program, and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). You are invited to submit five (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand‐ delivered to: Office of the Town Clerk, Shubuta Town Hall, P.O. Box 416, Shubuta, MS 39360 (PH: 601‐687-1536), no later than 2 p.m., on August 23, 2022. Selection of an Engineer will be based on the criteria established in this Legal advertisement. Engineer(s) shall not submit any cost or price information with their proposals. Engineer(s) should submit complete proposals sufficient for final selection of the most qualified engineer. The Engineer will be responsible for assisting with project funding applications and, if awarded, the selected Engineer will provide all engineering services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate, plans and specifications; 2) distribute bid documents; 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation; 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts; 5) hold pre‐construction conference; and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the OWNER and approve all payment requests. The OWNER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The OWNER encourages Minority‐owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women‐owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for Engineering Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points), and Project Knowledge (20 Points).To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: • Qualifications –The qualifications of the firm and persons assigned to the project; • Experience – The firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, the project activities, and the status of the projects; • Project Knowledge – Familiarity with the OWNER’s infrastructure and the proposed funding programs The OWNER will designate a selection committee to evaluate each proposal. The selection committee may hold proposals for a period to not exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals. The OWNER will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to the OWNER, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. The contract will be on a fixed price basis. The OWNER has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
By: Mayor Cleveland Peebles
Mayor, Town of Shubuta
0804, 0811
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 27th day of July, 2022 by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, in case number 22-123-S to the undersigned upon the Estate of Deloriese S. Davidson, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of first publication, or they will be forever barred.
This the 27th day of July, 2022.
/s/BETTY MOFFETT STAMM, Administratrix
Robert M. Dreyfus, Jr.
2212 Ninth Street
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 553-8315
MSBN 6191
File No. LD22103
0804, 0811, 0818
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MELVIN RAY LOFTON, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 22-0116
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 15 day of July, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi to the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Melvin Ray Lofton, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same 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 they will be forever barred.
THIS the 26th day of July, 2022.
STEPHEN R. LOFTON
Administrator of the Estate of Melvin Ray Lofton, Deceased
OF COUNSEL:
WILLIAM R. RUFFIN
Attorney at Law
Post Office Box 565
Bay Springs, MS 39422
Telephone No. (601) 764-4555
Facsimile No. (601) 764-2234
MSB# 5724
0804, 0811, 0818
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF LIMESTONE COUNTY, ALABAMA
STEVEN BREWER,
PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT
VS.
SABRINA BREWER, AKA SABRINA LEWTER
DEFENDANT/PETITIONER
CIVIL ACTION NO.: DR-2014-900223.02
NOTICE
STEVEN BREWER, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer SABRINA LEWTER’s Complaint for Divorce within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice, or a judgment by default may be entered against him in the Circuit Court of Limestone County, Alabama.
SHERRY PHILLIPS
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
105 SOUTH MARION STREET
ATHENS, ALABAMA 35611
(256) 856-7222
ATTORNEY ID#PHI070
0811, 0818, 0825
