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Public Notices 06-18-26
June 16, 2026
Odd and Odder
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HOUSE FOR RENT
House for Rent in Denham Community. $900 per month. 4 bedroom, 3
bathrooms. Call 205-457-3000 after 6 p.m.
bathrooms. Call 205-457-3000 after 6 p.m.
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
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
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
CAUSE NO. 25-0235
NOTICE is hereby given that Letters Testamentary on the Estate of ROBERT
WEST were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on May 29, 2026, and all persons having claim
against said Estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the
Clerk of said Court and to have them probated and allowed within ninety
(90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, failure
to do so will bar the claim.
WEST were granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Wayne
County, Mississippi, on May 29, 2026, and all persons having claim
against said Estate are hereby notified to present their claims to the
Clerk of said Court and to have them probated and allowed within ninety
(90) days from the date of the first publication of this notice, failure
to do so will bar the claim.
THIS, the 9th day of June, 2026
ESTATE OF ROBERT WEST, Deceased
MICHAEL NIX, EXECUTOR
Z.V. "Zeke" BAUCUM IV (MSB #105660)
BAUCUM LAW FIRM, PLLC
Post Office Box 306
Laurel, Mississippi 39441
Telephone (601) 699-1030
Email zbaucum@baucumlawms.com
Publish: June 18, June 25 & July 2, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF MOSBACHER ENERGY COMPANY FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE DIAMOND
FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE DIAMOND
FIELD IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 236-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Mosbacher Energy Company ("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 Herring 20-15 No. 1 (API No. 23-153-20829)
(the "Well") in the Diamond Field, 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 Herring 20-15 No. 1 (API No. 23-153-20829)
(the "Well") in the Diamond Field, 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
July, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202
at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
July, 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, July 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, July 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 11th day of June, 2026.
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: June 18, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Wayne County,
Mississippi, acting for and on behalf of COUNTY WIDE of said county and
state, will receive sealed bids at the courthouse in the city of
Waynesboro, Mississippi, Wayne County until 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of
July, 2026 for and on behalf of County Wide, for the purchase of the
following described services to wit:
Mississippi, acting for and on behalf of COUNTY WIDE of said county and
state, will receive sealed bids at the courthouse in the city of
Waynesboro, Mississippi, Wayne County until 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of
July, 2026 for and on behalf of County Wide, for the purchase of the
following described services to wit:
Hot Mix — 9.5 MM delivered and laid in place )per ton)
Hot Mix — 9.5 MM pick-up at plant (per ton)
Hot Mix — Contractor's Mix, pick up at plant (per town)
CRS-2 (per gallon)
Chip Seal — in place to include Single Bituminous surface treatment in
place, Crushed Stone Size 7 and Emulisified CRS-2 (per square yard)
place, Crushed Stone Size 7 and Emulisified CRS-2 (per square yard)
Tack — Liquid asphalt (per gallon)
The Board reserves the right to reject all bids and/or to waive
informalities.
informalities.
So order this the 11th day of June, 2026.
/s/ Jeremy Carr
Jeremy Carr,
Chancery Clerk
Publish: June 18 and June 25, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SELINA MARIE LONG, DECEASED
GEORGE A. LONG, ADMINISTRATOR
NO. 2026-134
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 8th day of June,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, GEORGE A. LONG, Administrator of the Estate of Selina Marie
Long, 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, GEORGE A. LONG, Administrator of the Estate of Selina Marie
Long, 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 8th day of June, 2026
/s/ George A. Long
George A. Long,
Administrator
Publish: June 18, June 25 and July 2, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY
FOR PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2026
001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 29895.68
001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 22,641.84
001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 13,047.16
001- 104 JEREMY CARR EMPLOYEES 11,213.87
001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 40,503.96
001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 7,295.95
001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 6,321.58
001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 524.54
001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 557.19
001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 150,251.49
001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,842.56
001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 123,839.66
001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 13,303.14
001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,297.47
001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 5,735.75
001- 165 LUNACY COURT 1,842.33
001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 30,487.56
001- 167 CORONER 5,100.05
001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 215.05
001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,189.29
001- 180 ELECTIONS 7,586.61
001- 200 SHERIFF 215,671.12
001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 14,986.46
001- 262 CONSTABLES 8,414.41
001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 752.55
001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 16,980.10
001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8,378.33
001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 5,175.59
001- 664 SMPDD 9,529.00
008- 000 BALANCE SHEET 147.00
009- 000 BALANCE SHEET 50.50
013- 208 FORFEITED FUNDS (SHERIFF) 998.00
015- 153 COUNTY ESCROW 10,794.55
016- 266 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDRAISER 2,999.99
062 -420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 3,958.34
096- 153 REAPPRASIAL/MAPPING 10,032.42
097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 57,324.68
104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 12.61
106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 15,202.54
107- 269 FIRE REBATE CODE FUNDS 6,367.61
150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 58,439.23
151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 43,549.35
152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 42,734.53
153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 44,509.22
154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 41,642.24
155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 51,879.47
190- 202 INMATE CANTEEN COMMISSIONS 1,148.10
302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 191.80
305- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 9,542.09
305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 10,450.84
305- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 36,531.95
305- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 13,525.06
305- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 6,266.15
363- 815 DEW MILLS 34,308.24
400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 97,965.06
664- 000 BALANCE SHEET 22,113.91
681- 000 BALANCE SHEET 625,892.62
691- 000 BALANCE SHEET 20,694.78
692- 000 BALANCE SHEET 8,804.53
693- 000 BALANCE SHEET 4,288.36
694- 000 BALANCE SHEET 129.58
TOTAL 1,943,071.64
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: Jun 18, 2026
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