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Public Notices 02-19-26
February 17, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DESTINY HOLMES, Natural Mother of MBW, PETITIONER
VERSUS
GAVIN WEST, Natural Father of MBW, RESPONDENT
CAUSE NO. 2025-256
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: Gavin West
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
You have been made a Respondent in the Petition filed in this Court by
the Petitioner seeking terminate of your parental rights of a minor
child M.B.W. born unto Destiny Holmes in September, 2018.
the Petitioner seeking terminate of your parental rights of a minor
child M.B.W. born unto Destiny Holmes in September, 2018.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for
Termination of Parental Rights at 9:00 o clock A.M. on the 24th day of
March, 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.
Termination of Parental Rights at 9:00 o clock A.M. on the 24th day of
March, 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 28th day of
January, 2026.
January, 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
Angie Walker
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 5, Feb. 12 & Feb. 19, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2024, Christopher Joe Hurtt executed a Deed of
Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community Bank of Mississippi,
which Deed of Trust was recorded on February 8, 2024, at Instrument No.
12400409 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi;
Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community Bank of Mississippi,
which Deed of Trust was recorded on February 8, 2024, at Instrument No.
12400409 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi;
WHEREAS, the aforesaid Community Bank of Mississippi, the holder of said
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument recorded January 23, 2026, at Instrument Number 202600218 in
the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi;
and
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument recorded January 23, 2026, at Instrument Number 202600218 in
the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi;
and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby, having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, Community Bank of
Mississippi, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to
execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the
terms of said deed of trust for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees
and expense of sale;
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby, having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, Community Bank of
Mississippi, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to
execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the
terms of said deed of trust for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees
and expense of sale;
NOW, THEREFORE, Pine Belt Land Title, LLC, Substituted Trustee in said
deed of trust, will on March 5, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry for
cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the steps of the Wayne County
Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the following described
property situated in the County of Wayne, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
deed of trust, will on March 5, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry for
cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being between
the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the steps of the Wayne County
Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the following described
property situated in the County of Wayne, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Commencing at the SW Corner of the NW º of the SE º of Section 13,
Township 7 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, thence run
East for a distance of 16.1 feet to the centerline of a gravel road
(William Cooley Drive) thence run in a Northerly direction along the
centerline of a gravel road as follows: North 10 degrees 11 minutes 00
seconds East for a distance of 500.0 feet, thence run North 11 degrees
49 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 200.0 feet, thence around a
curve to the right of a line with a radius of 805.64 feet and a length
of 210.07 feet, thence run North 25 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds East
for a distance of 453.23 feet, thence run North 82 degrees 48 minutes 25
seconds West along an old fence line (claim line by Cooley) for a
distance of 410.32 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South along
red painted line for a distance of 1347.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
Township 7 North, Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, thence run
East for a distance of 16.1 feet to the centerline of a gravel road
(William Cooley Drive) thence run in a Northerly direction along the
centerline of a gravel road as follows: North 10 degrees 11 minutes 00
seconds East for a distance of 500.0 feet, thence run North 11 degrees
49 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 200.0 feet, thence around a
curve to the right of a line with a radius of 805.64 feet and a length
of 210.07 feet, thence run North 25 degrees 27 minutes 55 seconds East
for a distance of 453.23 feet, thence run North 82 degrees 48 minutes 25
seconds West along an old fence line (claim line by Cooley) for a
distance of 410.32 feet to a concrete monument, thence run South along
red painted line for a distance of 1347.00 feet to the Point of
Beginning.
Indexing Instructions: NW º of SE º of Section 13, Township 7 North,
Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Range 9 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 5th day of February 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley
Pine Belt Land Title, LLC
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
PUBLISH: February 12, 2026, February 19, 2026, and February 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONNA MARIE TATE BURGESS, DECEASED
TERRY JOE BURGESS, ADMINISTRATOR
NO. 2026 - 24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
__________________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 6th day of
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, TERRY JOE BURGESS, Administrator of the Estate of Donna
Marie Tate Burgess, 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.
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned, TERRY JOE BURGESS, Administrator of the Estate of Donna
Marie Tate Burgess, 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 6th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Terry Joe Burgess
TERRY JOE BURGESS, ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 2026
INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOREST PRODUCTS FOR SALE
NOTICE
BID NO. 10490
Sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County School District up to
and no later than 10:00 a.m., March 4, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
and no later than 10:00 a.m., March 4, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
Section 16, Township 8 North, Range 5 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the material for
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office,
phone number 601-765-8631.
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office,
phone number 601-765-8631.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
Wayne County School District
Lynn Revette,
Interment Superintendent
Publish: Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SETH WISE and LOUISE WISE, PLAINTIFFS
Versus
SKYLER GOLLOTEE, DEFENDANT
NO. 2026-0028
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
To SKYLER GOLLOTTE, whose address and whereabouts remain unknown to
PLAINTIFFS after diligent search and inquiry
PLAINTIFFS after diligent search and inquiry
You have been made a defendant in the above-referenced civil action
filed in this Court by Plaintiffs seeking termination of your parental
rights as to the minor child born in 2024, C.J.W.
filed in this Court by Plaintiffs seeking termination of your parental
rights as to the minor child born in 2024, C.J.W.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the complaint for relief
filed against you in this cause of action at 1:30 p.m. on 16 March 2026
in the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. In case of your failure to appear
and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the relief sought
by the plaintiffs. You are not required to file an answer or other
responsive pleading, but you may if you so desire.
filed against you in this cause of action at 1:30 p.m. on 16 March 2026
in the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. In case of your failure to appear
and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the relief sought
by the plaintiffs. You are not required to file an answer or other
responsive pleading, but you may if you so desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court on 06 February 2026.
Jeremy Carr,
WAYNE COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
Angie Walker
By: Deputy Clerk
CRUZ GRAY
No. 104340
Gray Law Firm
P.O. Box 666
Laurel, MS 39441
601-422-0000
Publish: Feb. 12, Feb. 19 & Feb. 26, 2026
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 March 19, 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 March 19, 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: 02/19/2026, 02/26/2026, 03/05/2026, 03/12/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
VS.
SHACOREY LACHELLE EVERETT, CO-PETITIONER/RESPONDENT
VS.
JAQUEL HARRIS AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Jaquel Harris and Unknown Putative Father, who is not to be found in
the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by
said Petitioners.
the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
address is not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by
said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE AMENDED PETITION FILED
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF
MARCH, 2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609
AZALEA DR. IN WAYNESBORO, 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.
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF
MARCH, 2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609
AZALEA DR. IN WAYNESBORO, 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.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 2nd day of February,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND H.J.M., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND H.J.M., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
ADRIANNA MARIE MCLAIN, CHRISTOPHER CARR, AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-258
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Adrianna Marie Mclain, Christopher Carr, and Unknown Putative
Father, who are not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent
inquiry and whose post office addresses are not known to the Petitioners
after diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
Father, who are not to be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent
inquiry and whose post office addresses are not known to the Petitioners
after diligent inquiry made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and H.J.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and H.J.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2026
IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR.
IN WAYNESBORO, 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 IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 26th DAY OF MARCH, 2026
IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR.
IN WAYNESBORO, 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.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 2nd day of February,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF STROUD PETROLEUM, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL
STATUS FOR WELLS LOCATED IN THE SMITHTOWN FIELD, WAYNE AND GREENE
COUNTIES, MISSISSIPPI
STATUS FOR WELLS LOCATED IN THE SMITHTOWN FIELD, WAYNE AND GREENE
COUNTIES, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 80-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Stroud Petroleum, Inc. ( Petitioner ) has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
Docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the following Wells:
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
Docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the following Wells:
WELL NAME: Walley 6-4 No. 1
API NUMBER: 23-041-20122
WELL NAME: White 31-13 No. 1
API NUMBER: 23-153-20699
in the Smithtown Field, Wayne and Greene Counties, Mississippi.
The Petition in this matter is on file in the records in the office of
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 18th day of
March, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
March, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
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 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, which is
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure
to so notify the Board and the Petitioner s representative shall be a
waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.
notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, which is
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. 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 the Board may adopt an order concerning a Petition which
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 11th day of February, 2026.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse S. New
Executive Director
PETITIONER'S COUNSEL:
William F. Blair
BLAIR LAW FIRM, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: February 19, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF STROUD PETROLEUM, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL
STATUS FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE EAST YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
STATUS FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE EAST YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 84-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Stroud Petroleum, Inc. ( Petitioner ) has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
Docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the Graham No. A-3 Well (API No. 23-153-20481) in
the E. Yellow Creek Field, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
Docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the Graham No. A-3 Well (API No. 23-153-20481) in
the E. Yellow Creek Field, Wayne County, Mississippi.
The Petition in this matter is on file in the records in the office of
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 18th day of
March, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
March, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
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 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, which is
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. Failure
to so notify the Board and the Petitioner s representative shall be a
waiver of your right to contest or request a continuance.
notify the Board and the Petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, which is
seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing. 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 the Board may adopt an order concerning a Petition which
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 11th day of February, 2026.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse S. New
Executive Director
PETITIONER'S COUNSEL:
William F. Blair
BLAIR LAW FIRM, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: February 19, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OR RAY ARTIST POWE, DECEASED
LILLIE POWE, DEMESHA LEVERETTE WARREN, RAMON LEVERETTE AND ARTIS RAY
POWE, CO-PETITIONERS
POWE, CO-PETITIONERS
CAUSE NO. 25-cv-00253
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on February 18th, 2026, by
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Administrator of the Estate of Ray Artis Powe, 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 the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication
of this notice or they will be forever barred.
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Administrator of the Estate of Ray Artis Powe, 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 the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication
of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 10th day of February, 2026
/s/ Lillie Powe
Lillie Powe, Administrator
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY
FOR PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026
001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 26,259.29
001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 15,799.78
001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 18,644.74
001- 104 JEREMY CARR EMPLOYEES 11,260.10
001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 38,755.37
001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 7,353.45
001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 6,362.58
001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 557.70
001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 561.63
001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 35,335.88
001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,366.62
001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 13,118.25
001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 12,310.66
001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,337.81
001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 6,155.89
001- 165 LUNACY COURT 968.33
001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 29,461.44
001- 167 CORONER 5,927.08
001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 215.05
001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,189.29
001- 180 ELECTIONS 49,829.13
001- 200 SHERIFF 228,721.61
001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 13,768.82
001- 262 CONSTABLES 13,365.91
001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 4,745.20
001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 18,748.69
001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATIRON 8,382.33
001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 5,853.31
001-664 SMPDD 9,529.00
008- 000 BALANCE SHEET 118.00
009- 000 BALANCE SHEET 18.50
012-201 SHERIFF FUND RAISER 1,300.00
013-208 FORFEITED FUNDS (SHERIFF) 264.20
015- 153 COUNTY ESCROW 8,709.60
096- 153 REAPPRASIAL/MAPPING 9,658.33
097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 61,779.03
101-678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 2,188.45
104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 959.02
106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 11,050.24
107- 269 FIRE REBATE CODE FUNDS 154,395.47
150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 27,488.65
151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 42,853.63
152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 43,239.53
153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 49,175.07
154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 33,507.20
155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 47,269.62
156-343 WASTE TIRE FACILITY 5,206.00
190- 202 INMATE CANTEEN COMMISSIONS 5,559.62
216-810 2020 BOND A 1,940.00
217-811 2020 BOND B 1,940.00
218-812 USE TAX BOND 1,940.00
302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 236.20
305- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 12,043.99
305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 22,984.35
305- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 17,487.82
305- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 10,936.62
305- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 11,588.47
355-250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 4,197.12
357- 814 MATHERVILLE FROST 27,506.56
400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 121,440.94
664- 000 BALANCE SHEET 15,943.96
681- 000 BALANCE SHEET 739,716.92
691- 000 BALANCE SHEET 19,633.58
692- 000 BALANCE SHEET 8,353.17
693- 000 BALANCE SHEET 5,819.56
694- 000 BALANCE SHEET 183.17
695- 000 BALANCE SHEET 332.26
696- 000 BALANCE SHEET 283.17
697- 000 BALANCE SHEET 377.56
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TOTAL 2,131,510.52
THIS IS A SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURES LISTING THE TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS BY
EACH DEPARTMENT. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE
TOTALS IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
EACH DEPARTMENT. A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL EXPENDITURES REPRESENTING THESE
TOTALS IS RECORDED IN THE SUPERVISORS DOCKET AND IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC
INSPECTION IN THE CHANCERY CLERKS OFFICE DURING REGULAR HOURS.
CLERK OF THE BOARD
Publish: February 19, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY G. WILLIAMS, DECEASED
DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, EXECUTRIX
NO. 2026-33
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF TOMMY G. WILLIAMS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 13th day of February,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, Executrix of the Estate of Tommy G.
Williams, 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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, Executrix of the Estate of Tommy G.
Williams, 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 13th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Dana A. Williams Laney
DANA A. WILLIAMS LANEY, Executrix
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES C. BRITTON, JR., DECEASED
BILLY RALP GANT, ADMINISTRATOR
CIVIL ACTION NO.: 26-12
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The unknown heirs-at-law of James C. Britton, Jr., deceased, whose
post office address and street address are unknown after diligent search
and inquiry to ascertain same.
post office address and street address are unknown after diligent search
and inquiry to ascertain same.
You have been made a Defendant in a Motion filed in this Court by Billy
Ralph Gant seeking a determination of heirship of James C. Britton, Jr.,
deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion to Determine
Heirship.
Ralph Gant seeking a determination of heirship of James C. Britton, Jr.,
deceased. The known heirs-at-law have joined in the Motion to Determine
Heirship.
You are summoned to appear and defend the Motion filed against you in
this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m.. on the 26th day of March 2026 in
the courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a
Judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the
Motion.
this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m.. on the 26th day of March 2026 in
the courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse, the City of Waynesboro,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a
Judgment will be entered against you for the things demanded in the
Motion.
You are not required to file and answer or other pleadings, but you may
do so if you desire.
do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 9th day of
February, 2026.
February, 2026.
JEREMY CARR,
CHANCERY CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES C. BRITTON, JR., DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 26-12
_____________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
_____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 5th day of
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of James C. Britton, Jr.,
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 the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
February, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Administrator of the Estate of James C. Britton, Jr.,
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 the law within ninety (90) days from the
first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
This the 7th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Billy Ralph Gant
BILLY RALPH GANT, Administrator
Publish: Feb. 19, Feb. 26 & March 5, 2026
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