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Public Notices 06-04-26
June 02, 2026
File: MS23359
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2019, Darlene C. Edge executed a certain Deed of
Trust to Cecil D McClellan, III, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as
nominee for American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns which
Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on August 14, 2019, as Document Number 201902585.
Trust to Cecil D McClellan, III, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as
nominee for American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns which
Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on August 14, 2019, as Document Number 201902585.
WHEREAS, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, the current holder and/or
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on April 24, 2026,
as Document Number 202601078; and
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on April 24, 2026,
as Document Number 202601078; 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, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, the legal holder of said
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on June 11, 2026 offer for sale at public
outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the main front door of the County Courthouse of
Wayne County in Quitman, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi, to wit:
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, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, the legal holder of said
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on June 11, 2026 offer for sale at public
outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00
a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the main front door of the County Courthouse of
Wayne County in Quitman, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi, to wit:
COMMENCING AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF THE EUCUTTA AND SHUBUTA
PUBLIC ROAD INTERSECTS THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID ROAD FOR A
DISTANCE OF 322.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF LAND TO BE
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE
OF PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
PUBLIC ROAD INTERSECTS THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF
SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF SAID ROAD FOR A
DISTANCE OF 322.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF LAND TO BE
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
EAST PARALLEL WITH SAID ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE
OF PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE, MORE OR LESS,
ALSO, COMMENCING AT A POINT SITUATED 837.0 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH,
RANGE 9 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE NORTH FOR A
DISTANCE OF 2430.0 FEET; THENCE WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 161.0 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 2430.0 FEET; THENCE EAST FOR A DISTANCE
OF 161.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 9.0 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON AND APPURTENANCES
THEREUNTO BELONGING.
CORNER OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH,
RANGE 9 WEST, IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; RUN THENCE NORTH FOR A
DISTANCE OF 2430.0 FEET; THENCE WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 161.0 FEET;
THENCE SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 2430.0 FEET; THENCE EAST FOR A DISTANCE
OF 161.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 9.0 ACRES, MORE OR
LESS, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS SITUATED THEREON AND APPURTENANCES
THEREUNTO BELONGING.
More commonly known as: 45 Springhill Church Rd, Shubuta, MS 39360
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the
foreclosure deed.
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN"), a bureau of the
U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real
estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are
the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide
identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or
trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal
law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide
required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the
foreclosure deed.
Halliday, Watkins and Mann, P.C.
Substitute Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: May 14, 2026, May 21, 2026, May 28, 2026, June 4,
2026
2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, the occupants listed before entered into a rental agreement
with Nolan Clark Storage Buildings, for self-storage at the facility,
located at 812 Winter Street, Waynesboro, MS, next to Bumpers Drive In,
and the occupants listed below are default in payment of the sums due
under said agreement.
with Nolan Clark Storage Buildings, for self-storage at the facility,
located at 812 Winter Street, Waynesboro, MS, next to Bumpers Drive In,
and the occupants listed below are default in payment of the sums due
under said agreement.
AND WHEREAS, the occupants listed below have been notified by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the
occupant, of the occupants' default and the claims to the claims of the
undersigned; and more than fifteen (15) days have now expired since
notice by certified mail was postmarked.
mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the
occupant, of the occupants' default and the claims to the claims of the
undersigned; and more than fifteen (15) days have now expired since
notice by certified mail was postmarked.
AND WHEREAS, SHANTAE N. HILL #102 have remained in default.
AND WHEREAS, MELISSA J. JENKINS — UNIT #125 have remained in default.
AND WHEREAS, Nolan Clark Storage Buildings claims a lien on the contents
of said units, all as provided by Section 85-7-121 through 85-7-129 of
the MISSISSIPPI CODE of 1972; and
of said units, all as provided by Section 85-7-121 through 85-7-129 of
the MISSISSIPPI CODE of 1972; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of all the same, said occupants and the
general public are hereby notified that the contents of said units will
be sold to the highest bidder at a public lien sale to be held on
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at NOLAN CLARK
STORAGE BUILDINGS, located at 812 Winter Street (next to Bumpers),
Waynesboro, MS. All sales will be final and no warranty or guarantee of
any will attach to the property sold from the undersigned for any
purpose.
general public are hereby notified that the contents of said units will
be sold to the highest bidder at a public lien sale to be held on
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time at NOLAN CLARK
STORAGE BUILDINGS, located at 812 Winter Street (next to Bumpers),
Waynesboro, MS. All sales will be final and no warranty or guarantee of
any will attach to the property sold from the undersigned for any
purpose.
/s/ Ginger Gardner
Facility Manager
Publish: May 21, May 28 & June 4, 2026
NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that the following property has been abandoned on
private property located at 384 Dyess Bridge Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
private property located at 384 Dyess Bridge Road, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Description of Property: Gleaner 4 Row Combine, Serial #FKS40662
The above-described property has remained unclaimed by its owner despite
attempts to resolve the matter. The owner or any person claiming an
interest in the property must contact the undersigned and arrange
removal of the property within 15 days from the date of the final
publication of this notice.
attempts to resolve the matter. The owner or any person claiming an
interest in the property must contact the undersigned and arrange
removal of the property within 15 days from the date of the final
publication of this notice.
If the property is not claimed and removed within the stated time
period, the property will be considered abandoned and may be sold,
disposed of, or otherwise handled according to applicable state law.
period, the property will be considered abandoned and may be sold,
disposed of, or otherwise handled according to applicable state law.
For inquiries or claims regarding this property, contact:
Larry W. Stevens
384 Dyess Bridge Road,
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Publish: May 21, May 28 & June 4, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CURTIS LEROY EVERETT, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-201
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 27th day of
February, 2026, and issued on February 27, 2026, by the Chancery Court
of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, Lashunda Everett,
Administratrix of the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, 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, and issued on February 27, 2026, by the Chancery Court
of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, Lashunda Everett,
Administratrix of the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, 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 15th day of May, 2026.
/s/ Lashunda Everett
Lashunda Everett, Administratrix of
the Estate of Curtis Leroy Everett, deceased
Publish: May 21, May 28 & June 4, 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 May 16, 1973, executed by
DARLENE O. SANDERS AKA DARLENE MILLS SANDERS and K. C. SANDERS conveying
certain real property therein described to PAUL D. SANDRES, COUNTY
SUPERVISOR, FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, as Trustee, for UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 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
May 16, 1973, in Book 460, Page 33; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 16, 1973, executed by
DARLENE O. SANDERS AKA DARLENE MILLS SANDERS and K. C. SANDERS conveying
certain real property therein described to PAUL D. SANDRES, COUNTY
SUPERVISOR, FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, as Trustee, for UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 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
May 16, 1973, in Book 460, Page 33; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) OR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, FORMERLY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION; and
and assigned to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) OR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, FORMERLY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION; 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 June 25, 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 June 25, 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:
THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE, LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF
THE HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE NW1/4 OF THE
SW1/4 OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH; RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE RUN
EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 222 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES EAST FOR A
DISTANCE OF 544 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 60 DEGREES SOUTH 239 FEET TO THE
CENTER LINE OF THE HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD, THENCE RUN NORTH OF THE
CENTER LINE OF THE SAID HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 700
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
MISSISSIPPI, TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE CENTER LINE OF
THE HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE NW1/4 OF THE
SW1/4 OF SECTION ONE (1), TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH; RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE RUN
EAST FOR A DISTANCE OF 222 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 15 DEGREES EAST FOR A
DISTANCE OF 544 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST 60 DEGREES SOUTH 239 FEET TO THE
CENTER LINE OF THE HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD, THENCE RUN NORTH OF THE
CENTER LINE OF THE SAID HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD FOR A DISTANCE OF 700
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
LESS AND EXCEPT FROM THIS CONVEYANCE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY,
TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE CENTER LINE OF LINE OF THE HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC
ROAD AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION
ONE (1), TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE RUN EAST 210 FEET,
THENCE RUN SOUTH 15 DEGREES EAST 210 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST PARALLEL WITH
THE NORTH LINE OF THIS PLOT OF LAND 210 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID
HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD THENCE RUN NORTH 210 FEET ON THE CENTER LINE OF
SAID PUBLIC ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
TO-WIT: BEGINNING AT THE CENTER LINE OF LINE OF THE HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC
ROAD AND THE NORTH LINE OF THE OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION
ONE (1), TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 9 WEST, THENCE RUN EAST 210 FEET,
THENCE RUN SOUTH 15 DEGREES EAST 210 FEET, THENCE RUN WEST PARALLEL WITH
THE NORTH LINE OF THIS PLOT OF LAND 210 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID
HOLLIS CREEK PUBLIC ROAD THENCE RUN NORTH 210 FEET ON THE CENTER LINE OF
SAID PUBLIC ROAD TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
459 HOLLIS CREEK RD, RICHTON, MS 39476. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
459 HOLLIS CREEK RD, RICHTON, MS 39476. 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. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
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: 05/28/2026, 06/04/2026, 06/11/2026, 06/18/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANNETTE H. STEVISON, DECEASED
CHRISTITY ANN NAPP, EXECUTRIX
77CH1:2026-CV-105
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 18th day of May, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
Christity Ann Napp, Executrix, upon the Estate of ANNETTE H. STEVISON,
deceased, in 77CH1:2026-CV-105, 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.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
Christity Ann Napp, Executrix, upon the Estate of ANNETTE H. STEVISON,
deceased, in 77CH1:2026-CV-105, 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 18th day of May, 2026.
/s/ CHRISTITY ANN NAPP, Executrix
Publication: 5/28/26, 6/4/26 & 6/11/26
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE GUARDIANSHIP OF KEVIN CARVAJAL LOPEZ, A MINOR
PETITIONER: ELTON DAVIS
CAUSE.: 77CH1:26-cv-00067
RULE 81 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: DAVID CARVAJAL VAZQUEZ
THE COMPLAINT OR PETITION WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT
AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
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 P.M. on the 13th day of July 2026, in the Chancery Courtroom of
the Wayne County Chancery Court at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS
39367, 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 P.M. on the 13th day of July 2026, in the Chancery Courtroom of
the Wayne County Chancery Court at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS
39367, 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 the 21st day of
May 2026.
May 2026.
William Jeremy Carr,
Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi
By: Angie Walker, D.C.
Publish: May 28, June 4 & June 11, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SALE
3C Rentals, LLC, 400A Court St. Waynesboro, MS 39367, will sell at
auction on June 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM, the contents of the following
storage units to satisfy unpaid rent per Mississippi Self-Service
Storage Facility Act:
auction on June 6, 2026, at 8:00 AM, the contents of the following
storage units to satisfy unpaid rent per Mississippi Self-Service
Storage Facility Act:
B15 & B14 — Amy Taylor
B16 — Nora Kelly
B5, A7, A2 & A1 — Angela Frasier
Sale to be held at the above mentioned address. Cash Only. Contents Sold
As-Is. We reserve the right to refuse any bid and withdraw any item from
sale.
As-Is. We reserve the right to refuse any bid and withdraw any item from
sale.
Publish: May 28 & June 4, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO BID FOR HUNTING AND FISHING RIGHTS
BID NO. 10499
Notice is hereby given by the Wayne County Board of Education that
sealed bids will be received by said Board until 10:00 A.M. on Monday,
June 22, 2026 in the Office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A
Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 for a lease of hunting and fishing
rights on the following described Sixteenth Section Public School Trust
Lands, Wayne County, Mississippi:
sealed bids will be received by said Board until 10:00 A.M. on Monday,
June 22, 2026 in the Office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A
Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 for a lease of hunting and fishing
rights on the following described Sixteenth Section Public School Trust
Lands, Wayne County, Mississippi:
Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 6 West
Containing 628.5 acres, more or less
In accordance with Section 29-3-41 of the MS Code, all bids will be
opened at the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Wayne
County School District at 5:00 P.M., Monday, June 22, 2026. The Wayne
County Board of Education requires a minimum bid of $6.25 per acre with
the lease contract ending June 30, 2029. All bidders must enclose a bid
deposit (cashier's check, money order, or personal check) in the
amount of the annual rent with the bid when submitted. It is understood
the checks and/or money orders will be returned to the bidders whose
bids are not accepted.
opened at the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Wayne
County School District at 5:00 P.M., Monday, June 22, 2026. The Wayne
County Board of Education requires a minimum bid of $6.25 per acre with
the lease contract ending June 30, 2029. All bidders must enclose a bid
deposit (cashier's check, money order, or personal check) in the
amount of the annual rent with the bid when submitted. It is understood
the checks and/or money orders will be returned to the bidders whose
bids are not accepted.
The Lessee is required to pay the annual taxes on the property to the
Wayne County Tax Collector. The Lessee is also required to pay a
one-time filing fee to the Wayne County Chancery Clerk upon execution of
lease.
Wayne County Tax Collector. The Lessee is also required to pay a
one-time filing fee to the Wayne County Chancery Clerk upon execution of
lease.
The Wayne County Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and
all bids, but if any bid is accepted, the Board will award said lease to
the highest and best bidder.
all bids, but if any bid is accepted, the Board will award said lease to
the highest and best bidder.
Additional information can be obtained by contacting the
Superintendent's Office at 601-735-4871.
Superintendent's Office at 601-735-4871.
WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lynn Revette,
Interim Superintendent of Education
Publish: June 4 & June 11, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT:
The Board of Education of the Wayne County School District (the
"District") adopted a resolution on May 26, 2026, authorizing the
transfer of certain Surplus Funds described in the aforesaid resolution
from District Fund #4031 to District Fund #4025. Notice is hereby given
pursuant to Section 27-105-367, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
(the "Act") that the District will transfer the Surplus Funds to Fund
#4025 unless a petition against the proposed transfer, signed by the
lesser of twenty percent (20%) or fifteen hundred (1500) of the
qualified electors residing in the District, shall be filed with the
District's Superintendent on or before 4:00 p.m. on July 6, 2026, which
date is at least thirty (30) days after the date of the first
publication of this Notice. If such petition is filed, an election on
the question of such transfer shall be called and held according to the
provisions of the Act.
"District") adopted a resolution on May 26, 2026, authorizing the
transfer of certain Surplus Funds described in the aforesaid resolution
from District Fund #4031 to District Fund #4025. Notice is hereby given
pursuant to Section 27-105-367, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended
(the "Act") that the District will transfer the Surplus Funds to Fund
#4025 unless a petition against the proposed transfer, signed by the
lesser of twenty percent (20%) or fifteen hundred (1500) of the
qualified electors residing in the District, shall be filed with the
District's Superintendent on or before 4:00 p.m. on July 6, 2026, which
date is at least thirty (30) days after the date of the first
publication of this Notice. If such petition is filed, an election on
the question of such transfer shall be called and held according to the
provisions of the Act.
/s/ Wilma Taylor
Board of Education
Wayne County School District
Publish: June 4, June 11 & June 18, 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DECLARING THE NECESSITY FOR AND ITS
INTENTION OF BORROWING MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS
DESCRIBED HEREIN; ORDERING SAID RESOLUTION TO BE PUBLISHED; AND SETTING
THE DATE UPON WHICH THE BOARD IS TO TAKE FINAL ACTION UPON THE QUESTION
OF AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF SAID MONEY
INTENTION OF BORROWING MONEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS
DESCRIBED HEREIN; ORDERING SAID RESOLUTION TO BE PUBLISHED; AND SETTING
THE DATE UPON WHICH THE BOARD IS TO TAKE FINAL ACTION UPON THE QUESTION
OF AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF SAID MONEY
WHEREAS, the Board of Education (the "Board") of the Wayne County School
District (the "District"), acting for and on behalf of the District,
hereby finds and determines as follows:
District (the "District"), acting for and on behalf of the District,
hereby finds and determines as follows:
• It is necessary and desirable that a maximum of Three Million Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) (the "Maximum Principal Amount")
be borrowed for the purposes of making repairs, alterations and
additions to school buildings of the District, erecting school buildings
and other buildings used for school purposes, purchasing heating plants,
air conditioning, fixtures and equipment for such buildings, purchasing
land for school purposes, purchasing school buses and transportation
equipment, improving and equipping such lands for school recreational
and athletic purposes, refinancing outstanding notes and paying the
costs of such borrowing (the "Project").
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000) (the "Maximum Principal Amount")
be borrowed for the purposes of making repairs, alterations and
additions to school buildings of the District, erecting school buildings
and other buildings used for school purposes, purchasing heating plants,
air conditioning, fixtures and equipment for such buildings, purchasing
land for school purposes, purchasing school buses and transportation
equipment, improving and equipping such lands for school recreational
and athletic purposes, refinancing outstanding notes and paying the
costs of such borrowing (the "Project").
• It is in the best interests and to the District's advantage to
obtain the funds needed for the Project by a loan or loans in the total
Maximum Principal Amount evidenced by a note or notes (the "Notes")
issued in the manner and form provided by Section 37-59-101, et seq., of
the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (the "Act"). The Notes may be
issued in one or more series over a period not to exceed two (2) years,
provided that the total of all Notes issued hereunder may not exceed the
maximum principal amount stated herein.
obtain the funds needed for the Project by a loan or loans in the total
Maximum Principal Amount evidenced by a note or notes (the "Notes")
issued in the manner and form provided by Section 37-59-101, et seq., of
the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (the "Act"). The Notes may be
issued in one or more series over a period not to exceed two (2) years,
provided that the total of all Notes issued hereunder may not exceed the
maximum principal amount stated herein.
• Under the provisions of Section 37-59-115 of the Mississippi Code of
1972, as amended, the limitation of Section 37-59-5 of the Mississippi
Code of 1972, as amended, on the indebtedness which may be incurred by
school districts is not applicable to the proposed loan or loans
evidenced by the Notes.
1972, as amended, the limitation of Section 37-59-5 of the Mississippi
Code of 1972, as amended, on the indebtedness which may be incurred by
school districts is not applicable to the proposed loan or loans
evidenced by the Notes.
• The purposes for which the proposed Notes are to be issued as herein
set forth are purposes authorized by the Act and other laws of the State
of Mississippi, and the Board is authorized and required to declare the
necessity for and its intention of borrowing such money and issuing the
Notes of the District as evidence of the same.
set forth are purposes authorized by the Act and other laws of the State
of Mississippi, and the Board is authorized and required to declare the
necessity for and its intention of borrowing such money and issuing the
Notes of the District as evidence of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board, as follows:
• The foregoing premises are true and correct.
• The Board declares that it is necessary to borrow an amount not
exceeding the "Maximum Principal Amount" for the purpose of paying the
costs of the Project, all at a total cost approximately equal to the
maximum principal amount of the Notes to be issued hereunder.
exceeding the "Maximum Principal Amount" for the purpose of paying the
costs of the Project, all at a total cost approximately equal to the
maximum principal amount of the Notes to be issued hereunder.
• The Board declares that no funds are available in the school funds
of the District or from any other source with which to pay the costs of
the Project, and that it is necessary that the costs thereof be borrowed
in the manner and form provided by the Act.
of the District or from any other source with which to pay the costs of
the Project, and that it is necessary that the costs thereof be borrowed
in the manner and form provided by the Act.
• The Board declares its intention to borrow such money and to issue
the Notes as evidence of the same. The loan or loans evidenced by the
Notes shall bear interest at the rate or rates to be specified by
further resolution of the Board but shall not exceed a greater overall
maximum interest rate to maturity than the rates now or hereafter
authorized under the provisions of Section 19-9-19 of the Mississippi
Code of 1972, as amended. The Notes shall be dated as of the date of
delivery thereof, or as otherwise agreed by the parties, and shall
mature over a period not to exceed twenty (20) years, provided the term
of any Notes issued to buy buses or transportation equipment shall not
exceed ten (10) years, with the first installment of principal and/or
interest thereon to be made within one year from the date thereof. An
annual levy of a special tax which shall not exceed three mills on the
dollar of assessed value of taxable property within the District, along
with any other funds the District may pledge, shall be sufficient to pay
the principal and interest on the Notes to be issued hereunder and all
other notes issued and outstanding under the Act, as the same shall
respectively mature and accrue.
the Notes as evidence of the same. The loan or loans evidenced by the
Notes shall bear interest at the rate or rates to be specified by
further resolution of the Board but shall not exceed a greater overall
maximum interest rate to maturity than the rates now or hereafter
authorized under the provisions of Section 19-9-19 of the Mississippi
Code of 1972, as amended. The Notes shall be dated as of the date of
delivery thereof, or as otherwise agreed by the parties, and shall
mature over a period not to exceed twenty (20) years, provided the term
of any Notes issued to buy buses or transportation equipment shall not
exceed ten (10) years, with the first installment of principal and/or
interest thereon to be made within one year from the date thereof. An
annual levy of a special tax which shall not exceed three mills on the
dollar of assessed value of taxable property within the District, along
with any other funds the District may pledge, shall be sufficient to pay
the principal and interest on the Notes to be issued hereunder and all
other notes issued and outstanding under the Act, as the same shall
respectively mature and accrue.
• Unless a petition signed by not less than 20% of the qualified
electors of the District requesting that an election be called on the
question of incurring said indebtedness is filed with the Board prior to
5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2026, final approval of the borrowing of said
money and authority for the issuance of said Notes shall be given by the
Board at its meeting to be held at the aforesaid date and time at the
1523A Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
electors of the District requesting that an election be called on the
question of incurring said indebtedness is filed with the Board prior to
5:00 p.m. on June 22, 2026, final approval of the borrowing of said
money and authority for the issuance of said Notes shall be given by the
Board at its meeting to be held at the aforesaid date and time at the
1523A Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
• The Secretary of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to
cause this Resolution to be published in the Wayne County News, a
newspaper having a general circulation in the District and qualified
under the provisions of Section 13-3-31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
as amended. The Resolution shall be published once a week for two
consecutive weeks, with the first publication thereof to be made not
less than 15 days prior to June 22, 2026, on which date the Board will
take final action on the question of authorizing the borrowing of said
money.
cause this Resolution to be published in the Wayne County News, a
newspaper having a general circulation in the District and qualified
under the provisions of Section 13-3-31 of the Mississippi Code of 1972,
as amended. The Resolution shall be published once a week for two
consecutive weeks, with the first publication thereof to be made not
less than 15 days prior to June 22, 2026, on which date the Board will
take final action on the question of authorizing the borrowing of said
money.
• That all orders, resolutions or proceedings of the Board in conflict
with the provisions of this Resolution shall be and the same are hereby
repealed.
with the provisions of this Resolution shall be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Having received the affirmative vote of the majority of the Board
members, the Resolution was adopted on May 26, 2026.
members, the Resolution was adopted on May 26, 2026.
BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Publish: June 4 & June 11, 2026
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