IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NINA MAGDALENE WATTS RIGDON, DECEASED
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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
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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
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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
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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
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Wautubbee Water Association (OWNER) requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services on an as needed basis for the American Rescue Plan Act: Rural Water Associations Infrastructure Grant Program.
You are invited to submit three (5) copies of a proposal, in accordance with this request, by mail or hand-delivered to: Wautubbee Water Association, 7121 CR 130, Enterprise, MS 39330 (PH: 601-513-6521) no later than 2 p.m., on August 29, 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 including the preparation of facility plan(s), if necessary, 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 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.
Gerald Sanders
President
August 18, 2022
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ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF
THE TOWN OF STONEWALL, MISSISSIPPI
SETTING A SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Stonewall, Mississippi, met in special meeting on August 9, 2022, finding that a vacancy exists in an elective municipal office, due to the resignation of Alderman Benjamin Fleming, on August 3, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen further finding that the unexpired term of said office exceeds six months, therefore, pursuant to 23-15-857 of the MS Code of 1972, a special election must be held in the municipality of Stonewall, Mississippi, to fill the vacancy of Alderman;
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that a special election shall be held within the municipality of Stonewall, Clarke County, Mississippi, on September 20, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of Alderman Benjamin Fleming.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Town Clerk will give notice of said election, as required by law.
Alderman Ricky Carpenter moved to adopt the Resolution and Order, duly seconded by Alderman Richard Smith. The vote was as follows:
/s/ Alderman Ricky Carpenter
/s/ Alderman Richard Smith
/s/ Alderman Kimberley Street
/s/ Alderman Shanna Starks
Each candidate for the said office is required by law to qualify by 5:00 p.m. at least twenty (20) days prior to the date set for the said election. Each candidate shall qualify by Petition filed with the Town Clerk, which Petition shall be signed by not less than fifteen (15) qualifying electors of said Town. No qualifying fee shall be required of any candidate.
If no candidate of said Town in said election receives a majority of the votes cast therein, the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall have their names placed on the ballot for a run-off election to be held three (3) weeks, thereafter.
SO RESOLVED, ORDERED AND DIRECTED by the Mayor and the Board of Alderman of the Town of Stonewall, Mississippi, this the 9th day of August 2022.
Jerry Rich, Mayor
ATTEST:
Glynis Banes, Town Clerk
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Advertisement for Bid
Notice is hereby given that the BOARD OF SUPERVISORS of CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, will receive written sealed bids at the Clarke County Purchasing Department until 11:00 o’clock a.m. on September 6, 2022, for the purchase of the following Term Bids:
ASPHALTS & EMULSIONS
MILLING
CORRUGATED POLYETHYLENE PIPE & BANDS
CRUSHED LIMESTONE & DRY RIP RAP
CLAY GRAVEL
PEA GRAVEL
WASHED GRAVEL
SEMI-WASHED GRAVEL
SANDED GRAVEL
TREE TRIMMING
Detailed specifications and instructions to bidders are on file in the Office of the Purchase Clerk and may be obtained at no charge by contacting the Clarke County Purchase Clerk, Post Office Box 616, Quitman, Mississippi 39355, calling (601) 776-1011 or email to purchasing@clarkecountyms.gov.
The lowest and best bid received will be accepted, subject to the provisions of Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, annotated as amended, and the Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.
SO ORDERED, this the 18th day of July, 2022.
Mickey, President
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Testamentary were granted to the undersigned in the Estate of Annie Laura Waller, deceased, Civil File, Action Number 22-0120-S, by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi, on the 11th day of August, 2022. All persons having claims against the Estate of Annie Laura Waller 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 11th day of August, 2022.
NICOLE HARTIN DEAR,
ADMINISTRATRIX DEBONIS NON CUM TESTAMENTO ANNEXO
OF COUNSEL:
Leonard B. Cobb, MBN: 6319
Cobb Law Firm PA
PO Box 5633
Meridian MS 39302
601-693-1933
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF CLARKE
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, CLYDE R. EZELL and wife, CHRISTINE H. EZELL, became justly indebted to Great Southern Bank and to secure their indebtedness they executed a Deed of Trust to William C. Hammack, Trustee for the use and benefit of Great Southern Bank. The Deed of Trust is dated November 25, 2013, and was recorded on November 25, 2013, in Book 0353 at Page 517 among the land records in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Clarke County, Mississippi; and,
WHEREAS, CLYDE R. EZELL and wife, CHRISTINE H. EZELL defaulted in the payment of his indebtedness to Great Southern Bank and in the performance of other conditions and stipulations as set out in the above described Deed of Trust; and
WHEREAS, Great Southern Bank requested and directed the undersigned Trustee to execute this trust in accordance with terms of the Deed of Trust and applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William C. Hammack, will, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the 12th day of September, 2022, at the West door of the Clarke County Courthouse, Quitman, Mississippi, offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real property located in Clarke County, Mississippi:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 14 East, Clarke County, Mississippi; and running thence West along the South boundary line of said Section 5 for a distance of 680.0 feet; thence North 17°30' East for a distance of 255.0 feet; thence North 52°30' West for a distance of 293.0 feet to the point of beginning of the property herein conveyed, and from said point of beginning running thence North 52°30' West a distance of 140.0 feet; thence North 41°45' East a distance of 200.0 feet to the South boundary line of the Pachuta and Quitman Public Road; thence South 52°30' East along the South boundary line of said road a distance of 140.0 feet; thence South 41°45' West a distance of 200.0 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of the SE1/4 of the SE1/4 of said Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 14 East, Clarke County, Mississippi.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as trustee.
The Trustee is selling the property pursuant to authorization granted by judgment entered August 4, 2022, in CA No. 21-0001-CS in the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi.
This Trustee’s Notice of Sale was posted on the Bulletin Board in the Clarke County Courthouse on August 15, 2022, and is scheduled to be published in The Clarke County Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation in Clarke County, Mississippi, on the following dates: August 18, 2022, August 25, 2022, September 1, 2022, and September 8, 2022.
WITNESS my signature this the 15th day of August, 2022.
/s/ William C. Hammack
WILLIAM C. HAMMACK, Trustee
WILLIAM C. HAMMACK (MB #2994)
Glover, Young, Hammack, Walton & Simmons, PLLC
1724-A 23rd Avenue
Post Office Drawer 5514
Meridian, Mississippi 39302-5514
Telephone: (601) 693-1301
Telecopier: (601) 693-1363
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STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF CLARKE
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, CLYDE R. EZELL and wife, CHRISTINE H. EZELL, became justly indebted to Great Southern Bank and to secure their indebtedness they executed a Deed of Trust to William C. Hammack, Trustee for the use and benefit of Great Southern Bank. The Deed of Trust is dated November 25, 2013, and was recorded on November 25, 2013, in Book 0353 at Page 525 among the land records in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Clarke County, Mississippi; and,
WHEREAS, CLYDE R. EZELL and wife, CHRISTINE H. EZELL defaulted in the payment of his indebtedness to Great Southern Bank and in the performance of other conditions and stipulations as set out in the above described Deed of Trust; and
WHEREAS, Great Southern Bank requested and directed the undersigned Trustee to execute this trust in accordance with terms of the Deed of Trust and applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, William C. Hammack, will, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the 12th day of September, 2022, at the West door of the Clarke County Courthouse, Quitman, Mississippi, offer for sale and sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real property located in Clarke County, Mississippi:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 14 East and running thence West along the South boundary line of said Section 5 a distance of 680 feet, thence North 17 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 255 feet, thence North 52 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 433 feet to the Southwest corner of the Floyd E. Adkins lot, which is the point of beginning of the property herein conveyed, and from said point of beginning running thence North 52 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 130 feet, thence North 41 degrees 45 minutes East a distance of 200 feet to the South boundary line of the Old Pachuta and Quitman Public Road (which road is also known as Walnut Street), thence in a Southeasterly direction along the said South boundary line of said public road a distance of 130 feet to a point which is located North 41 degrees 45 minutes East a distance of 200 feet from the point of beginning, which point is also the Northwest corner of the said Floyd E. Adkins lot, thence South 41 degrees 45 minutes West along the West boundary line of the Floyd E. Adkins lot a distance of 200 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of said Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 14 East.
ALSO
Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 5, Township 2 North, Range 14 East, Clarke County, Mississippi, and run thence West along the South boundary line of said Section 5 a distance of 680.0 feet, run thence North 17 degrees 30 minutes East a distance of 255.0 feet, run thence North 52 degrees 30 minutes West a distance of 563.0 feet to the point of beginning of the parcel of land hereby conveyed. From said point of beginning run thence North 41 degrees 45 minutes East a distance of 200 feet, more or less, to the South right of way line of the Old Pachuta-Quitman Public Road, run thence North 54 degrees 21 minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 12.46 feet to a point on said right of way line, run thence South 38 degrees 06 minutes 38 seconds West 195.22 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.03 acre, more or less.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as trustee.
The Trustee is selling the property pursuant to authorization granted by judgment entered August 4, 2022, in CA No. 21-0001-CS in the Chancery Court of Clarke County, Mississippi.
This Trustee’s Notice of Sale was posted on the Bulletin Board in the Clarke County Courthouse on August 15, 2022, and is scheduled to be published in The Clarke County Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation in Clarke County, Mississippi, on the following dates: August 18, 2022, August 25, 2022, September 1, 2022, and September 8, 2022.
WITNESS my signature this the 15th day of August, 2022.
/s/ William C. Hammack
WILLIAM C. HAMMACK, Trustee
WILLIAM C. HAMMACK
(MB #2994)
Glover, Young, Hammack, Walton & Simmons, PLLC
1724-A 23rd Avenue
Post Office Drawer 5514
Meridian, Mississippi
39302-5514
Telephone: (601) 693-1301
Telecopier: (601) 693-1363
0818, 0825, 0901, 0908
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Request for Qualifications for Engineering Services
The Town of Stonewall requests Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for work related to planning, engineering, and implementation of water, sewer and/or other infrastructure projects with funding from The American Rescue Plan Act and/or other Federal and State funding.
You are invited to submit SOQ, in accordance with this RFQ to the Town of Stonewall, P. O. Box 1059/801 Erwin Road no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 7, 2022. The Consultant Engineer will be responsible for performing all planning, engineering and implementation services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited the following: 1) prepare preliminary cost estimate and preliminary engineering report; and if grant is awarded 2) prepare plans and specifications, 3) distribute bid documents, 4) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 5) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 6) hold preconstruction conference, and 7) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the Town of Stonewall and approve all payment requests. The Town of Stonewall is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Stonewall encourages Minority owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit SOQ.
All SOQ must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Statement of Qualifications for Consultant Engineering Services.” Statement of Qualifications will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications, (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail: Qualifications – List of qualifications of person to be assigned to project; Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of projects; Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services. The Town of Stonewall will evaluate each SOQ. The Town of Stonewall-reserves the right to reject and/or all SOQ. The Town of Stonewall will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose SOQ has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the selection committee and determined to be the most advantageous to The Town of Stonewall and other factors considered.
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CLARKE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SHIRLEY MOODY GRAY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 22-88
ELSIE A. STEWART, ADMINISTRATRIX
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 10th day of August 2022 by the Chancery Court of Clarke County, 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 pursuant to Miss. Code. Ann 91-7-151.
This the 15th day of August 2022.
/s/ Elsie A. Stewart, Administratrix
Prepared by: Jeff Arnold
(MSB# 104335)
Attorney for the Administratrix
Arnold and Associates, LLC
306 Maxey Dr. Suite B
Brandon, MS 39042
Ph:601-213-7581
Fax: 601-453-4882
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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. 354-2022-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 9 a.m. on September 21, 2022, 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 September 13, 2022. 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 August 17, 2022.
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
