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Public Notices 12-18-25
December 16, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
KEITH LAND, PLAINTIFF
VS.
SANDRA KAY BAILEY LAND, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO.: 2025-226
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: SANDRA KAY BAILEY LAND
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by KEITH
LAND, Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce. There are no other Defendants in
this action.
LAND, Plaintiff, seeking a Divorce. There are no other Defendants in
this action.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 26h DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
AFTER THE 26h DAY OF NOVEMBER 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 25th day of
November 2025.
November 2025.
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Walker,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2007 Chevrolet Silverado VIN# 1GCEC19V37Z189573 to be sold January 26,
2026 at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, 601-735-2008.
2026 at 9 a.m. at Stacey's Wrecker Service, LLC, 919 Wayne Street,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, 601-735-2008.
Publish: Dec. 4, Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TONY ANDREW COCHRAN, JR, DECEASED
CHRISTIAN BROOKE REYNOLDS, ADMINISTRATRIX
CAUSE NO. 2025-230
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 1st day of
December, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, Christian Brooke Reynolds, Administratrix of the Estate
of Tony Andrew Cochran, Jr., deceased, in CAUSE NO. 2025-230, notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims against the said estate to
present same to the Clerk of the said 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.
December, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, Christian Brooke Reynolds, Administratrix of the Estate
of Tony Andrew Cochran, Jr., deceased, in CAUSE NO. 2025-230, notice is
hereby given to all persons having claims against the said estate to
present same to the Clerk of the said 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 1st day of December, 2025.
/s/ CHRISTIAN BROOKE REYNOLDS
Publication Dates: December 4,11, & 18, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Wayne County High School
Football Field Turf
BID NUMBER
10488
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bids at the
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026 for
football field turf, for Wayne County High School. Complete bid
specifications may be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Superintendent of Education at 601-735-4871.
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026 for
football field turf, for Wayne County High School. Complete bid
specifications may be obtained by contacting the Office of the
Superintendent of Education at 601-735-4871.
All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the company name
and bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Office of the Superintendent
of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County School District reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid
from a vendor.
and bid number on the front of the envelope. Bids will be opened at
10:00 a.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Office of the Superintendent
of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne
County School District reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid
from a vendor.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Wayne County School District
Tommy Branch,
Superintendent of Education
Wayne County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school
district:
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school
district:
Mrs. Lynn Revette, Assistant Superintendent of Education, 810
Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Phone: 800-368-1019 Toll Free: 800-537-7697 Email: OCRmail@hhs.gov.
Publish: Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 2, 2004, executed by JEROME
D. COOLEY conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA
BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.,
Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as
same appears of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi filed and recorded June 2, 2004, in Deed Book 1118,
Page 544-549; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 2, 2004, executed by JEROME
D. COOLEY conveying certain real property therein described to DEBERA
BRIDGES, as Trustee, for CITIFINANCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, INC.,
Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as
same appears of record in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi filed and recorded June 2, 2004, in Deed Book 1118,
Page 544-549; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for
BMCF-EG Gunyah Series II Trust; and
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee for
BMCF-EG Gunyah Series II Trust; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on January 8, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the front door of the Courthouse
proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash
or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on January 8, 2026 within the lawful hours of
sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the front door of the Courthouse
proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash
or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to wit:
A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE S 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
AND DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 120.0 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NE
1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 115.0 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT TO BE CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE
EAST 80.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE WEST 80.0 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE NORTH 115.0 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT TO BE CONVEYED; THENCE NORTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE
EAST 80.0 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 150.0 FEET; THENCE WEST 80.0 FEET TO THE
POINT OF BEGINNING.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
103 EVANS ST, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
103 EVANS ST, WAYNESBORO, MS 39367. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 12/11/2025, 12/18/2025, 12/25/2025, 01/01/2026
NOTICE TO ALL BANKS
Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City
of Waynesboro, Mississippi will receive sealed bids until 10:00
o'clock a.m. Monday, January 5, 2026 from all banks of Wayne County
for the privilege of keeping all funds or any part thereof of said city
for the calendar years 2026 and 2027. 105% security must be pledged to
secure theses funds as required by law (Sec 27-105-315 Miss Code of
1972).
of Waynesboro, Mississippi will receive sealed bids until 10:00
o'clock a.m. Monday, January 5, 2026 from all banks of Wayne County
for the privilege of keeping all funds or any part thereof of said city
for the calendar years 2026 and 2027. 105% security must be pledged to
secure theses funds as required by law (Sec 27-105-315 Miss Code of
1972).
All bids must be marked "Bid for City Bank Depository" on outside of
envelope.
envelope.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids. The Board
further reserves the right to select one or more banks.
further reserves the right to select one or more banks.
Mary Dixon
Deputy City Clerk
Publish: Dec. 11 & Dec. 18, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BENNY HOLIFIELD AND SHIRLEY HOLIFIELD, PLAINTIFFS
VERSUS
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY PITTS, DECEASED; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS
HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE PRESCRIBED
PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BEING LOCATED IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 1.4 ACRES CAL N OF US HWY 84 IN SE ¼ OF SE ¼ S
4 T8N R7W, PARCEL: 106 04 00002600, DEFENDANTS
HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE PRESCRIBED
PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN, BEING LOCATED IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS 1.4 ACRES CAL N OF US HWY 84 IN SE ¼ OF SE ¼ S
4 T8N R7W, PARCEL: 106 04 00002600, DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO.: 25-241
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY PITTS, and ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE PRESCRIBED PROPERTY
REFERRED TO AS PARCEL: 106 04 00002600
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE PRESCRIBED PROPERTY
REFERRED TO AS PARCEL: 106 04 00002600
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Benny
Holifield and Shirley Holifield, Plaintiffs, seeking to quiet title.
Holifield and Shirley Holifield, Plaintiffs, seeking to quiet title.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
AFTER THE 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 3rd day of
December 2025.
December 2025.
JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Walker,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: Dec. 11, Dec. 18 & Dec. 25, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Waynesboro Housing Authority is requesting bids for "Lawn Care
Services 2026" for the Housing Authority properties. Bids will be
received at the Administrative Office, 1069 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS
39367 until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at which time all
bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Details, Specifications and
Bid Forms are available at the above address, or by contacting Richard
Taylor by email at richard@jwtconsultinginc.com or by phone (662)
664-4619. All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and the words
"Bid for Lawn Care Services" clearly written on the outside of the
bid envelope. The successful bidder will be required to provide general
liability and workers compensation insurance. The Waynesboro Housing
Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any
informalities in the bidding.
Services 2026" for the Housing Authority properties. Bids will be
received at the Administrative Office, 1069 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS
39367 until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at which time all
bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Details, Specifications and
Bid Forms are available at the above address, or by contacting Richard
Taylor by email at richard@jwtconsultinginc.com or by phone (662)
664-4619. All bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and the words
"Bid for Lawn Care Services" clearly written on the outside of the
bid envelope. The successful bidder will be required to provide general
liability and workers compensation insurance. The Waynesboro Housing
Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or to waive any
informalities in the bidding.
Publish: Dec. 18, 2025 and Jan. 8, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SAM C. KENNEDY, JR., DECEASED
SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, and BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY, CO-EXECUTORS
77CH1:2025-CV-242
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 9th day of December,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, and BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY,
Co-Executors, upon the Estate of SAM C. KENNEDY, JR., deceased, in
77CH1:2025-CV-242, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against the said estate to present the same to the Clerk of the said
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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, and BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY,
Co-Executors, upon the Estate of SAM C. KENNEDY, JR., deceased, in
77CH1:2025-CV-242, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims
against the said estate to present the same to the Clerk of the said
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 9th day of December, 2025.
/s/ SAM C. (KURT) KENNEDY, III, Co-Executor
/s/ BETTYE KAY KENNEDY KELLY, Co-Executor
Publish: Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
RAYNADA FRANKS, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
KANDLE SHEREE BLUE, Natural Mother of IDB and UNKNOWN FATHER(S) OF IDB,
DEFENDANTS
DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO.: 2025-250
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: KANDLE SHEREE BLUE (OR WHEREVER MAY BE FOUND)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION OR MOTION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint or Petition
at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 12th day January of 2026 in the courtroom
of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, 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 complaint or
petition.
at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 12th day January of 2026 in the courtroom
of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, 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 complaint or
petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 15th day of
December, 2025.
December, 2025.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
RAYNADA FRANKS, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
KANDLE SHEREE BLUE, Natural Mother of IDB and UNKNOWN FATHER(S) OF IDB,
DEFENDANTS
DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO.: 2025-250
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: UNKNOWN FATHER(S) (OR WHEREVER MAY BE FOUND)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION OR MOTION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint or Petition
at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 12th day January of 2026 in the courtroom
of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, 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 complaint or
petition.
at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 12th day January of 2026 in the courtroom
of the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, 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 complaint or
petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 15th day of
December, 2025.
December, 2025.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Dec. 18, Dec. 25, 2025 & Jan. 1, 2026
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