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Public Notices 03-26-26
March 25, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
1996 Chevrolet S10, VIN#1GCCS1449T8101571, to be sold for charges
onThursday, April 2, 2026 at Randy's Wrecker Service, 1001 West Ave.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. Phone # 601-735-1400.
onThursday, April 2, 2026 at Randy's Wrecker Service, 1001 West Ave.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. Phone # 601-735-1400.
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2003 Cadillac Escalade, VIN#1GYEC63TX3R276606, to be sold for charges on
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2008 Hyundai Sonata, VIN#5NPET46C28H372427, to be sold for charges on
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9 a.m. at Waynesboro Used Auto Parts, 127
Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
BID NUMER 10491
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOREST PRODUCTS FOR SALE NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County School District up to
and no later than 10:00 a.m., April 1, 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., April 1, 2026, for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
Section 16, Township 10 North, Range 6 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Section 16 Township 7 North Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Section 16 Township 7 North Range 7 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.
Lynn Revette,
Interim Superintendent of Education
Wayne County School District
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS LAMAR JOHNSTON, DECEASED
PAULA BAYS, EXECUTRIX
CAUSE NO. 2026-43
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THOMAS LAMAR JOHNSTON, DECEASED
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 3rd day of March, A. D.,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned upon the Estate of Thomas Lamar Johnston, 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 the first
publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned upon the Estate of Thomas Lamar Johnston, 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 the first
publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
DATED this, the 5th day of March, A. D., 2026.
/s/ Paula Bays
PAULA BAYS
Executrix of the Estate of Thomas Lamar Johnston
/s/ Risher G. Caves
RISHER G. CAVES – MS Bar No. 104526
CAVES & CAVES, PLLC
Post Office Drawer 167
Laurel, MS 39441-0167
601-428-0402
Publish: March 12, March 19 & March 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINOR CHILD A.J.M.
RENATA Y. MCGREW, as Natural Mother of A.J.M., PETITIONER
VS.
RICARDO LADELL GUSTON, SR., Proposed Natural Father of A.J.M. and
UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER(S), RESPONDENTS
UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER(S), RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 2026-42
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: UNKNOWN FATHER(S)
NOTICE TO RESPONDENT(S)
THE PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF PATERNITY, ESTABLISHMENT OF CUSTODY
AND OTHER RELIEF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
AND OTHER RELIEF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition at 1:30 P.M.
on the 20th day of April, of 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Courthouse in 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 motion.
on the 20th day of April, of 2026, in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Courthouse in 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 motion.
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 10th day of March,
2026.
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S SALE
WHEREAS, on 04/24/2006, SABRINA SHANTAE NELSON AND MARIO CLESHAUN
NELSON, JOINT TENANCY executed a promissory note payable to the order of
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, as Lender,
NELSON, JOINT TENANCY executed a promissory note payable to the order of
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, as Lender,
WHEREAS, the aforesaid promissory note was secured by a Deed of Trust
dated 04/24/2006, executed by SABRINA SHANTAE NELSON AND MARIO CLESHAUN
NELSON, JOINT TENANCY and being recorded on 04/27/2006 in Book 1160,
Page 686 of the records of the Wayne County, State of Mississippi; and
which aforesaid Instrument conveys to KIRK SMITH, Trustee and to
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, as Lender, Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, INC., as Beneficiary, the hereinafter described property; and
dated 04/24/2006, executed by SABRINA SHANTAE NELSON AND MARIO CLESHAUN
NELSON, JOINT TENANCY and being recorded on 04/27/2006 in Book 1160,
Page 686 of the records of the Wayne County, State of Mississippi; and
which aforesaid Instrument conveys to KIRK SMITH, Trustee and to
SOUTHSTAR FUNDING, LLC, as Lender, Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, INC., as Beneficiary, the hereinafter described property; and
WHEREAS, U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING
AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST
2006-НЕ4, МОRTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE4,
assigned said Deed of Trust to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National
Association, as successor in interest to Bank of America National
Association, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association,
as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2006-HE4 via an instrument filed of record on March 27, 2025 as
Document No. 202500907, in the office of the Clerk of the Wayne County,
State of Mississippi; and
AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JUNE 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST
2006-НЕ4, МОRTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE4,
assigned said Deed of Trust to U.S. Bank Trust Company, National
Association, as trustee, as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National
Association, as successor in interest to Bank of America National
Association, successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association,
as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,
Series 2006-HE4 via an instrument filed of record on March 27, 2025 as
Document No. 202500907, in the office of the Clerk of the Wayne County,
State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, as
successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as successor in
interest to Bank of America National Association, successor by merger to
LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE4 appointed Western
Progressive - Mississippi, Inc, as Substitute Trustee in the place of
the aforementioned original Trustee via an instrument dated 03/03/2026
and recorded on 03/09/2026 as Document No 202600620 of the records of
the Wayne County, State of Mississippi and
successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association, as successor in
interest to Bank of America National Association, successor by merger to
LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4,
Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE4 appointed Western
Progressive - Mississippi, Inc, as Substitute Trustee in the place of
the aforementioned original Trustee via an instrument dated 03/03/2026
and recorded on 03/09/2026 as Document No 202600620 of the records of
the Wayne County, State of Mississippi and
WHEREAS, default having occurred under the terms and conditions of said
promissory note and Deed of Trust and the holder having declared the
entire balance due and payable; and
promissory note and Deed of Trust and the holder having declared the
entire balance due and payable; and
WHEREAS, Western Progressive - Mississippi, Inc, the Substituted Trustee
in said Deed of Trust will on 04/09/2026, between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m., offer for sale and will sell at public outcry to the
highest bidder for cash at the Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, the following described property located
and situated in Wayne, Mississippi, to wit:
in said Deed of Trust will on 04/09/2026, between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m., offer for sale and will sell at public outcry to the
highest bidder for cash at the Wayne County Courthouse, 609 Azalea
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, the following described property located
and situated in Wayne, Mississippi, to wit:
A certain parcel of land situated in the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section
1, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more fully
described as follows, to-wit:
1, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more fully
described as follows, to-wit:
Commencing at a point where the East line of the said SW 1/4 of SW 1/4
of Section 1, and the Southerly line of Old Highway #84 Intersect and
run thence in a Northwesterly direction along said Highway for a
distance of 128.5 feet to the point of beginning: thence South 22
degrees West for a distance of 140.0 feet; thence North 64 degrees 10
minutes West for a distance of 97.0 feet; thence North 22 degrees East
for a distance of 140.0 feet to Old Highway #84; thence in a
Southeasterly direction along said Highway for a distance of 97.0 feet
to the point of beginning.
of Section 1, and the Southerly line of Old Highway #84 Intersect and
run thence in a Northwesterly direction along said Highway for a
distance of 128.5 feet to the point of beginning: thence South 22
degrees West for a distance of 140.0 feet; thence North 64 degrees 10
minutes West for a distance of 97.0 feet; thence North 22 degrees East
for a distance of 140.0 feet to Old Highway #84; thence in a
Southeasterly direction along said Highway for a distance of 97.0 feet
to the point of beginning.
More commonly known as: 1205 SPRING STREET, WAYNSBORO, MS 39367
Subject to the rights of way and easement for public roads and public
utilities, and to any prior conveyance or reservation of mineral of
every kind and character, including but not limited to oil, gas, sand,
and gravel in or under subject property.
utilities, and to any prior conveyance or reservation of mineral of
every kind and character, including but not limited to oil, gas, sand,
and gravel in or under subject property.
As the undersigned Substituted Trustee, Western Progressive -
Mississippi, Inc, will convey only such title as is vested in it under
said Deed of Trust.
Mississippi, Inc, will convey only such title as is vested in it under
said Deed of Trust.
ORIGINAL SIGNED this 12th day of March 2026.
Western Progressive — Mississippi, Inc.
as Trustee for beneficiary
Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299
https"//www/altisource.loginpage.spx
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS PREPARED BY:
Western Progressive - Mississippi, Inc
7730 Market Center Ave, Suite 100
El Paso, TX 79912
(866) 960-8299
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY A. DUNBAR, DECEASED
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, EXECUTOR
NO. 2026-61
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF TIMOTHY A. DUNBAR
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Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 13th day of March, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Executor or the Estate of Timothy A. Dunbar,
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.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
CHARLES M. LEGGETT, Executor or the Estate of Timothy A. Dunbar,
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 March, 2026
/s/ Charles M. Leggett
Charles M. Leggett, Executor
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS LAMAR JOHNSTON, DECEASED
PAULA BAYS, EXECUTRIX
CAUSE NO. 2026-43
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs-at-Law of Thomas Lamar Johnston, Deceased
You have been made a party to the suit filed in this Court by Paula
Bays, Executrix, seeking to establish the heirs at law of Thomas Lamar
Johnston, Deceased. Respondents in this action are the unknown
Heirs-at-Law of Thomas Lamar Johnston, Deceased.
Bays, Executrix, seeking to establish the heirs at law of Thomas Lamar
Johnston, Deceased. Respondents in this action are the unknown
Heirs-at-Law of Thomas Lamar Johnston, Deceased.
You are summoned to appear against the Petition filed against you in
this action at 9:00 A.M. on the 27th day of May, 2026 in the Chancery
Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in 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 Petition.
this action at 9:00 A.M. on the 27th day of May, 2026 in the Chancery
Courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in 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 Petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire, but if you want to object, you are required to appear
at said hearing.
so if you desire, but if you want to object, you are required to appear
at said hearing.
ISSUED under my hand and the seal of this Court on the 9th day of March,
2026.
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, MS
( S E A L )
BY: /s/ Angie Walker, D. C.
Risher G. Caves – MS Bar No. 104526
CAVES & CAVES, PLLC
Post Office Drawer 167
Laurel, MS 39441-0167
Telephone: 601-428-0402
Facsimile: 601-428-0452
Publish: March 19, March 26 & April 2, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF FORMENTERA OPERATIONS LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 114-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Formentera Operations LLC ("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 J. West 18-13 No. 1ST (API No. 23-153-20557)
in the West Yellow Creek Field in Wayne County, Mississippi and for
other relief as set forth in the Petition. 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.
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 J. West 18-13 No. 1ST (API No. 23-153-20557)
in the West Yellow Creek Field in Wayne County, Mississippi and for
other relief as set forth in the Petition. 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 Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th day of
April, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
April, 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, April 7, 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, April 7, 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 17th day of March, 2026.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL & 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: March 26, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL EUCUTTA
FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL EUCUTTA
FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 113-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Denbury Onshore, LLC ("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 GM&O Railroad No. 17 Well (API No.
23-153-00369) in the Central Eucutta Field in Wayne County, Mississippi
and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. 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.
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 GM&O Railroad No. 17 Well (API No.
23-153-00369) in the Central Eucutta Field in Wayne County, Mississippi
and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. 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 Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 15th day of
April, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
April, 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, April 7, 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, April 7, 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 17th day of March, 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: March 26, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR CERTAIN WELLS LOCATED IN
CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR CERTAIN WELLS LOCATED IN
CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 124-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI
TAKE NOTICE that TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC ("Tellus") has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for certain
wells listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for certain
wells listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular April 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on April 15, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson,
Mississippi, 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may
appear and contest said matter.
regular April 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock
a.m. on April 15, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson,
Mississippi, 39202, at which time and place all interested parties may
appear and contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request 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.
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.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
EXHIBIT "1"
Chaparral Field
Docket No. 124-2026-D
Wayne County, Mississippi
Well Name: Smith, Tempie
API No.: 23-153-20476
Well Number: 1
Section: 19
Township: 10N
Range: 7W
Well Name: Smith, Tempie
API No.: 23-153-20479
Well Number: 2
Section: 13
Township: 10N
Range: 7W
-END OF EXHIBIT-
Publish: March 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
MONICA NELSON, PLAINTFF
VERSUS
ANTONIUS C. NELSON, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO.: 2021-113
SUMMONS BY PROCESS SERVER
TO: ANTONIUS C. NELSON, 305 Martin Luther King Drive, Waynesboro,
Mississippi or wherever he may be found.
Mississippi or wherever he may be found.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE COMPLAINT WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Complaint filed
against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on the 4TH day of May, 2026 in
the courtroom of the Wayne County Chancery courthouse in Waynesboro,
Mississippi, and in the 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. You are not required to file an answer or
other pleadings but you may do so if you desire.
against you in this action at 1:30 p.m. on the 4TH day of May, 2026 in
the courtroom of the Wayne County Chancery courthouse in Waynesboro,
Mississippi, and in the 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. You are not required to file an answer or
other pleadings but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 17TH day of March
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY CLERK
(SEAL)
BY: ANGIE WALKER,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: March 26, April 2 & April 9, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: AMENDED PETITION OF TELLUS OPERATING GROUP LLC FOR AUTHORITY TO
CONVERT THE R. WEST WELL NO. 1 TO A SALTWATER DISPOSAL WELL, LOCATED IN
SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
IN THE WEST YELLOW CREEK FIELD UNIT, AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
CONVERT THE R. WEST WELL NO. 1 TO A SALTWATER DISPOSAL WELL, LOCATED IN
SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI,
IN THE WEST YELLOW CREEK FIELD UNIT, AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 118-2026-D
AMENDED PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners, operators and persons interested in West Yellow Creek
Field Unit including the following described lands therein Section 13,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Field Unit including the following described lands therein Section 13,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
TAKE NOTICE that TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC, has filed an Amended
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi in the
above-referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following
relief: Authorize Petitioner to convert the R. West Well No. 1 (the
"Well") to a saltwater disposal well. The Well is located at a
surface location that is 2549 feet North of the South line and 1872 feet
West of the East line of Section 13, Township 9 North, Range 8 West,
Wayne County, Mississippi, in the West Yellow Creek Field Unit.
Petitioner proposes to reenter and convert the Well to a saltwater
disposal well for the disposal of produced saltwater and produced
fluids. The proposed injection zone is at the depths of 5,646 feet to
6,386 feet in the Tuscaloosa Formation, and in the downthrown non-
productive Eutaw Formation at the depths of 5,410 to 5,646 feet. Tellus
requests an exception to the requirement of Statewide Rule 63 that calls
for 100 feet of cement above the upper most injection perforation.
Petitioner requests authority and preexisting authority to make, change
and/or add to perforations with the said injection zone from time to
time as Petitioner deems necessary or advisable.
Petition with the State Oil and Gas Board of Mississippi in the
above-referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following
relief: Authorize Petitioner to convert the R. West Well No. 1 (the
"Well") to a saltwater disposal well. The Well is located at a
surface location that is 2549 feet North of the South line and 1872 feet
West of the East line of Section 13, Township 9 North, Range 8 West,
Wayne County, Mississippi, in the West Yellow Creek Field Unit.
Petitioner proposes to reenter and convert the Well to a saltwater
disposal well for the disposal of produced saltwater and produced
fluids. The proposed injection zone is at the depths of 5,646 feet to
6,386 feet in the Tuscaloosa Formation, and in the downthrown non-
productive Eutaw Formation at the depths of 5,410 to 5,646 feet. Tellus
requests an exception to the requirement of Statewide Rule 63 that calls
for 100 feet of cement above the upper most injection perforation.
Petitioner requests authority and preexisting authority to make, change
and/or add to perforations with the said injection zone from time to
time as Petitioner deems necessary or advisable.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular April 2026 meeting to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on April 15,
2026, 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, and any
other place to which said meeting may be adjourned or convened, at which
time and place all interested parties may appear and contest said
matter.
regular April 2026 meeting to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on April 15,
2026, 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, and any
other place to which said meeting may be adjourned or convened, at which
time and place all interested parties may appear and contest said
matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026,
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026,
(seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing).
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request 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.
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.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
Publish: March 26, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BRANDILYN MCCARY, PETITIONER
VERSUS
TREVOR ROSS KITTRELL and UNKNOWN NATURAL FATHER(S), RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO.: 2025-126
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
To: UNKNOWN FATHER(S)
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 T.R.M.. born unto Brandilyn McCary in March, 2018.
the Petitioner seeking terminate of your parental rights of a minor
child T.R.M.. born unto Brandilyn McCary in March, 2018.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition for
Termination of Parental Rights at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 4th day of
May, 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 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 4th day of
May, 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 23rd day of March,
2026.
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
Kenisha Daniels
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: March 26, April 2 & April 9, 2026
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