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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2023, Ashton Leigh Bailey aka Ashton L. Bailey,
an unmarried individual, executed a Deed of Trust to Tim Williams,
Trustee for 21st Mortgage Corporation, Lender, which Deed of Trust was
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi in Instrument no. 202303494; and,
an unmarried individual, executed a Deed of Trust to Tim Williams,
Trustee for 21st Mortgage Corporation, Lender, which Deed of Trust was
recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
Mississippi in Instrument no. 202303494; and,
WHEREAS, 21st Mortgage Corporation, the present owner of the
indebtedness and holder of the above described Deed of Trust, appointed
Jeff D. Rawlings in the place and stead of Tim Williams, or any
subsequently appointed substituted trustee, said Substitution of Trustee
being recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said County in
Instrument no. 202601816; and,
indebtedness and holder of the above described Deed of Trust, appointed
Jeff D. Rawlings in the place and stead of Tim Williams, or any
subsequently appointed substituted trustee, said Substitution of Trustee
being recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of said County in
Instrument no. 202601816; 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, 21st Mortgage Corporation, the legal holder of said indebtedness,
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 and for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expenses
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, 21st Mortgage Corporation, the legal holder of said indebtedness,
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 and for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expenses
of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeff D. Rawlings, Substituted Trustee in said Deed of
Trust, will on the 28th day of August, 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 Wayne County Courthouse, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Trust, will on the 28th day of August, 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 Wayne County Courthouse, located at 609
Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Commence at the Northeast corner of the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 29,
Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; and thence
run South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 346.50 feet, more or
less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ) to the
POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds
West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a found plastic corner; thence run
South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 486.75 feet, more or less,
to a found plastic corner; thence run South 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds East 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence
run North 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West 486.75 feet, more or
less, back to the point of beginning, contains (2.00) acres, more or
less, and being located in the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 29, Township
9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Township 9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; and thence
run South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 346.50 feet, more or
less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ) to the
POINT OF BEGINNING; thence run North 89 degrees 23 minutes 11 seconds
West 179.00 feet, more or less, to a found plastic corner; thence run
South 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds East 486.75 feet, more or less,
to a found plastic corner; thence run South 89 degrees 23 minutes 11
seconds East 179.00 feet, more or less, to a metal rebar (1/2 ); thence
run North 00 degrees 49 minutes 58 seconds West 486.75 feet, more or
less, back to the point of beginning, contains (2.00) acres, more or
less, and being located in the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 29, Township
9 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
This sale includes a 2023 Hamilton Ingram GB Manufactured Home, Serial
no. HH22AL15716
no. HH22AL15716
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 27th day of July, 2026.
/s/ Jeff D. Rawlings
Jeff D. Rawlings, Substituted Trustee for
21st Mortgage Corporation
Jeff Rawlings
Rawlings & MacInnis, P.A.
P.O. Box 1789
Madison, Ms. 39130
601-898-1180
Publish: Aug. 6, Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2024, Ronnie M. Mason, executed a Construction
Deed of Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community Bank of
Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was recorded on February 27, 2024, at
Instrument No. 202400557 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi;
Deed of Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community Bank of
Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was recorded on February 27, 2024, at
Instrument No. 202400557 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 June 4, 2025, at Instrument Number 202501505 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 June 4, 2025, at Instrument Number 202501505 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, I, Pine Belt Land Title, LLC, Substituted Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on August 27, 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 front 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:
said deed of trust, will on August 27, 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 front 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:
Section 17: Starting at the Northeast corner of the S Ω of the SE º of
NW º and running West 324 feet; thence South 417 feet, thence East 420
feet; thence North 50 feet to Highway #63 and to the Point of Beginning,
all in Section 17, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County,
Mississippi.
NW º and running West 324 feet; thence South 417 feet, thence East 420
feet; thence North 50 feet to Highway #63 and to the Point of Beginning,
all in Section 17, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Indexing Instructions: SE º of NW º of Section 17, Township 7 North,
Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 30th day of July 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley
Pine Belt Land Title, LLC
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
Prepared By:
PINE BELT LAND TITLE, LLC
p.o. box 183
new Augusta, MS 39462
601-964-7878
PUBLISH: August 6, 2026, August 13, 2026, and August 20, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2017 GMC Yukon, VIN#1GKS1BKC8HR259596, to be sold for charges on August
28, 2026, at Jason's Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS.
28, 2026, at Jason's Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS.
Publish: Aug. 6, Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2021 Dodge Ram, VIN#3C6RR7KT3MG664962, to be sold for charges on August
28, 2026, at Jason's Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS.
28, 2026, at Jason's Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS.
Publish: Aug. 6, Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
1968 Pontiac Bonneville Sedan, VIN#262878E111613, to be sold for charges
on August 28, 2026, at Jason's Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive,
Waynesboro, MS.
on August 28, 2026, at Jason's Wrecker Service, 215 Azalea Drive,
Waynesboro, MS.
Publish: Aug. 6, Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLEN A. SANDERSON, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2024-151
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Testamentary having been granted on the 21st day of April,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Glen A. Sanderson, 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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Glen A. Sanderson, 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 3rd day of August, 2026.
/s/ BY: LONNIE SANDERSON
LONNIE SANDERSON, Executor
of the Estate of Glen A. Sanderson, Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
George T. Dickerson, MSB# 6117
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB # 102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
601-735-2773 Phone
601-735-5345 Facsimile
Publish: Aug. 6, Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, Victor B Payton AKA Victor Isiah Payton,
executed a Deed of Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community
Bank of Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was recorded on June 13, 2024,
at Instrument No. 202401657 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi;
executed a Deed of Trust to Donald G. Griffin, Trustee for Community
Bank of Mississippi, which Deed of Trust was recorded on June 13, 2024,
at Instrument No. 202401657 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 July 24, 2026, at Instrument Number 202601855 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 July 24, 2026, at Instrument Number 202601855 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, I, Pine Belt Land Title, LLC, Substituted Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on September 3, 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 front 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:
said deed of trust, will on September 3, 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 front 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:
Section 13: Commencing at a point where the South line of the NE º of
NE º, Section 13, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi, and the Easterly line of State Highway #63 intersect; and
run thence East 100 feet, thence Northerly parallel with said Highway
for 60 feet, thence West for 100 feet, thence Southerly along said
Highway for 60 feet, to the point of beginning.
NE º, Section 13, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi, and the Easterly line of State Highway #63 intersect; and
run thence East 100 feet, thence Northerly parallel with said Highway
for 60 feet, thence West for 100 feet, thence Southerly along said
Highway for 60 feet, to the point of beginning.
Indexing Instructions: NE º of the NE º of Section 13, Township 8
North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 4th day of August 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley
Pine Belt Land Title, LLC
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
Prepared By:
PINE BELT LAND TITLE, LLC
p.o. box 183
new Augusta, MS 39462
601-964-7878
PUBLISH: August 13, 2026, August 20, 2026, and August 27, 2026
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BANKFIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES, PLAINTIFF
V.
BYRON BOYKIN, DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-CV-51
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: BYRON BOYKIN
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
BankFirst Financial Services, Plaintiff, seeking replevin and a final
hearing to determine the rights of the parties as to the possession of
the property described in the Replevin Complaint on file in this action.
BankFirst Financial Services, Plaintiff, seeking replevin and a final
hearing to determine the rights of the parties as to the possession of
the property described in the Replevin Complaint on file in this action.
You are required to appear before the Circuit Court of Wayne County,
Mississippi, located at 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301, on
the 21st day of September, 2026, at 1:30 o clock p.m., and defend
against said Complaint.
Mississippi, located at 2600 Courthouse Blvd., Meridian, MS 39301, on
the 21st day of September, 2026, at 1:30 o clock p.m., and defend
against said Complaint.
If you fail to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you
for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 31st day of
July, 2026.
July, 2026.
KATHRYN REVETTE
CIRCUIT CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY
By: Traci Odom
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS on December 13, 2024, DANIEL BABIN AND DONNA BABIN, HUSBAND AND
WIFE, executed a Deed of Trust to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED
HOME LOANS, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, which Deed of
Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Instrument Number 202403801; which Deed of
Trust has been duly transferred and assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING,
LLC, by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on March 12, 2026, in
Instrument Number 202600684 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi.
WIFE, executed a Deed of Trust to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED
HOME LOANS, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, which Deed of
Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Instrument Number 202403801; which Deed of
Trust has been duly transferred and assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING,
LLC, by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on March 12, 2026, in
Instrument Number 202600684 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi.
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured
by said deed(s) of trust, and Planet Home Lending, LLC, as beneficiary,
has authorized and instructed Padgett Law Group as substitute trustee to
foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public
auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.
by said deed(s) of trust, and Planet Home Lending, LLC, as beneficiary,
has authorized and instructed Padgett Law Group as substitute trustee to
foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public
auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.
THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale
contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes
made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed
and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Front Door of
the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and will sell
within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on
September 10, 2026, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and
secured by said deed(s) of trust.
contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes
made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed
and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Front Door of
the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and will sell
within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on
September 10, 2026, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and
secured by said deed(s) of trust.
Padgett Law Group will convey only such title as vested in it as
Substituted Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as:
Substituted Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as:
Wayne County, Mississippi, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, SECTION 22:
BEGINNING AT A RAILROAD SPIKE FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH; RANGE 6 WEST IN
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS
WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 325.92 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON
THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW ST. PAUL CHURCH ROAD; THENCE
SOUTH 29 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID ROAD FOR 35.32 FEET TO A
LEAD SPRING FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE THELMA M.
JORDAN PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1056, PAGE 229; THENCE NORTH 60
DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY FOR
210.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY; THENCE
NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 40.00 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE
WEST FOR 254.06 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE NORTH FOR 237.52 FEET TO A
REBAR SET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18
MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 492.64
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LAND BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING A POWER LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH; RANGE 6 WEST IN
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS
WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 325.92 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON
THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW ST. PAUL CHURCH ROAD; THENCE
SOUTH 29 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID ROAD FOR 35.32 FEET TO A
LEAD SPRING FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE THELMA M.
JORDAN PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1056, PAGE 229; THENCE NORTH 60
DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY FOR
210.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID JORDAN PROPERTY; THENCE
NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 40.00 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE
WEST FOR 254.06 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE NORTH FOR 237.52 FEET TO A
REBAR SET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18
MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR 492.64
FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
LAND BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING A POWER LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY.
AND ALSO A 2019 MANUFACTURED HOME WITH SERIAL NUMBER, FLE250TN1842997AB.
SAID MANUFACTURED HOME HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS REAL PROPERTY AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
SAID MANUFACTURED HOME HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS REAL PROPERTY AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the
sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to
Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you
must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.
Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of
the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right
to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder
fail to timely tender the total amount due.
sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to
Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you
must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.
Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of
the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right
to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder
fail to timely tender the total amount due.
/s/ Jana Nye Manlove
August 4, 2026
Padgett Law Group,
Substituted Trustee
5100 Poplar Avenue, Ste 2208 Memphis, TN
Phone: (850) 422-2520
Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument recorded on
08/03/2026, in Instrument Number 202602002; of the records of the
aforesaid county and state.
08/03/2026, in Instrument Number 202602002; of the records of the
aforesaid county and state.
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
Section 900
ADVERTISEMENT
Service Expansion Project
Engineer's Project No. CNG-101-25
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District
Waynesboro, Mississippi
The Board of Directors of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District will receive
bids for the construction of a Gas Main Relocation Project in
Waynesboro, Mississippi. Proposals shall be accepted until no later
than 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Monday September 14, 2026, in the Waynesboro
office of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District located at 609 Station
Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi. All bids received will be publicly
opened and read aloud.
bids for the construction of a Gas Main Relocation Project in
Waynesboro, Mississippi. Proposals shall be accepted until no later
than 10:00 a.m. Local Time, Monday September 14, 2026, in the Waynesboro
office of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District located at 609 Station
Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi. All bids received will be publicly
opened and read aloud.
The work shall consist essentially of the following: Construction of
approximately 5.33 miles of 10" HDPE High Pressure Gas Main with
connections and appurtenances along and/or across U.S. Hwy 84, U.S. Hwy
45, MS Hwy 145 and County roads in Wayne County Mississippi.
approximately 5.33 miles of 10" HDPE High Pressure Gas Main with
connections and appurtenances along and/or across U.S. Hwy 84, U.S. Hwy
45, MS Hwy 145 and County roads in Wayne County Mississippi.
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way
limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
The Board of Directors of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District hereby
notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and
women's business enterprise will be afforded the full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or
national origin in consideration for an award.
notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and
women's business enterprise will be afforded the full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or
national origin in consideration for an award.
The Plans and Contract Documents are on file and may be examined or
purchased at the following locations:
purchased at the following locations:
Chas. N. Clark Associates, 714 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
Each bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier's Check, Certified Check,
or solvent bank or a Bidder's Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed
to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five percent
(5%) of the total bid, payable to Chickasawhay Natural Gas District as
bid security. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
Contract Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
contract amount. Bidders may not withdraw their Proposal for a period
of ninety (90) days after the date of submission.
or solvent bank or a Bidder's Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed
to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five percent
(5%) of the total bid, payable to Chickasawhay Natural Gas District as
bid security. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
Contract Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
contract amount. Bidders may not withdraw their Proposal for a period
of ninety (90) days after the date of submission.
The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted
in a sealed envelope and deposited at the Waynesboro Office of
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District, 609 Station Street, Waynesboro,
Mississippi 39367 prior to the hour and date above designated. Bidders
choosing to submit electronically are required to contact the Engineer
of Record, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. at www.clarkengineersprojects.com for
information regarding electronic bidding requirements.
in a sealed envelope and deposited at the Waynesboro Office of
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District, 609 Station Street, Waynesboro,
Mississippi 39367 prior to the hour and date above designated. Bidders
choosing to submit electronically are required to contact the Engineer
of Record, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. at www.clarkengineersprojects.com for
information regarding electronic bidding requirements.
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District
Kenny Odom, Chairman
Publish: Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2023, Elizabeth P. Freeman, executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded September 27, 2023, in the Land
Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202302755 in the Chancery Clerk's
Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which Deed of Trust was recorded September 27, 2023, in the Land
Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202302755 in the Chancery Clerk's
Office of Wayne County, Mississippi,
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
secured by said Deed of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deed of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee
will, on the 4th day of September, 2026, offer for sale at public outcry
and sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County
Courthouse in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, for
cash to the highest bidder, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to-wit:
will, on the 4th day of September, 2026, offer for sale at public outcry
and sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours of
11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County
Courthouse in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, for
cash to the highest bidder, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Tract 1: A parcel of land in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3,
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the
Southwest Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 3 for the
Point of Beginning; thence run North along the West side of said forty
for 420 feet; thence run East parallel with the South side of the forty
for 420 feet; thence run South for 420 feet to the forty line; thence
run West along the said forty line for 420 feet to the Point of
Beginning, containing 4.0 acres, more or less.
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, more
particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: Commencing at the
Southwest Corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of said Section 3 for the
Point of Beginning; thence run North along the West side of said forty
for 420 feet; thence run East parallel with the South side of the forty
for 420 feet; thence run South for 420 feet to the forty line; thence
run West along the said forty line for 420 feet to the Point of
Beginning, containing 4.0 acres, more or less.
Tract 2: Commencing at a point situated 420.0 feet North of Southwest
corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 8 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run East for a distance of
420.0 feet; thence run South for a distance of 420.0 feet; thence run
East for a distance of 228.08 feet; thence run North 28 degrees 30
minutes West for a distance of 478.0 feet; thence run North 39 degrees
00 minute West for a distance of 158.6 feet, more or less, to the South
line of the newly constructed Highway #84; thence run in a Westerly
direction along South right-of-way line of said Highway for a distance
of 320.0 feet, more or less, to the West line of the NE 1/4 of the NE
1/4; thence run South along the West line for a distance of 114.0 feet,
more or less, to the Point of Beginning, containing two (2) acres, more
or less; LESS AND EXCEPT the following described property: A certain
parcel of land situated in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3,
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, described by
metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 648.80 feet
East of the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 3;
thence run North 28 degrees 30 minutes West for a distance of 220.0
feet; thence run West for a distance of 180.0 feet; thence run South for
a distance of 200.0 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the
NE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence run East for a distance of 280.0 feet, more or
less, to the Point of Beginning.
corner of the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 8 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run East for a distance of
420.0 feet; thence run South for a distance of 420.0 feet; thence run
East for a distance of 228.08 feet; thence run North 28 degrees 30
minutes West for a distance of 478.0 feet; thence run North 39 degrees
00 minute West for a distance of 158.6 feet, more or less, to the South
line of the newly constructed Highway #84; thence run in a Westerly
direction along South right-of-way line of said Highway for a distance
of 320.0 feet, more or less, to the West line of the NE 1/4 of the NE
1/4; thence run South along the West line for a distance of 114.0 feet,
more or less, to the Point of Beginning, containing two (2) acres, more
or less; LESS AND EXCEPT the following described property: A certain
parcel of land situated in the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3,
Township 8 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi, described by
metes and bounds as follows, to-wit: Commencing at a point 648.80 feet
East of the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of said Section 3;
thence run North 28 degrees 30 minutes West for a distance of 220.0
feet; thence run West for a distance of 180.0 feet; thence run South for
a distance of 200.0 feet, more or less, to the South forty line of the
NE 1/4 of NE 1/4; thence run East for a distance of 280.0 feet, more or
less, to the Point of Beginning.
Tracts 1 and 2 containing in the aggregate 5.0 acres.
together with all and singular the improvements situated thereon and
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Title to said property is presumed to be good but I will convey only
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
The aforesaid property will be sold and conveyed without covenants of
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 10th day of August, 2026.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
POSTED: August 10, 2026
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KRISTY JEANETTE HOLIFIELD, DECEASED
MARY ANNE WALKER, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2026-143
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 6th day of August, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Executrix upon the Estate of Kristy Jeanette Holifield, 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.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
Executrix upon the Estate of Kristy Jeanette Holifield, 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 August, 2026.
/s/ Mary Anne Walker
Mary Anne Walker. Executrix
of the Estate of Kristy Jeanette Holifield, deceased
Dates of Publication: 08/13/2026; 08/20/2026; 08/27/2026
IN THE MATTER OF PURCHASING OR LEASING ROAD MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR
THE USE OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
THE USE OF THE WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI considers
it necessary and to the best interest of the public that is purchase,
hire or lease for the use of the Board of Supervisors constructing,
reconstruction and maintaining the public roads thereof, the hereafter
described road machine and equipment in the purchase of which it intends
to take advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code
of Mississippi, as amended, and pay therefore in installments; or take
advantage of the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, or pay cash in its discretion, it is therefore:
it necessary and to the best interest of the public that is purchase,
hire or lease for the use of the Board of Supervisors constructing,
reconstruction and maintaining the public roads thereof, the hereafter
described road machine and equipment in the purchase of which it intends
to take advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code
of Mississippi, as amended, and pay therefore in installments; or take
advantage of the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, or pay cash in its discretion, it is therefore:
ORDERED, that the Clerk of the Board do forthwith cause to be published,
in the manner provided by law, the following notice, to-wit:
in the manner provided by law, the following notice, to-wit:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Wayne County,
Waynesboro, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the
8th day of September, 2026, for the sale, hire or lease to it, for the
use of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors of the following described
road machinery and equipment, to-wit:
Waynesboro, Mississippi, will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. on the
8th day of September, 2026, for the sale, hire or lease to it, for the
use of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors of the following described
road machinery and equipment, to-wit:
One or more new 2027 or Newer Tri-Axle 84,000 GVW Dump Truck(s)
District 1
WAYNE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE INSURANCE COVERAGE ON A LEASE-PURCHASE
AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT
In purchasing said equipment, the Board reserved the right (1) to take
advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended and pay therefore in installments, and when the
amount of the notes are determined, at the said meeting, public bids
will be accepted for the sale of the said notes thereof, or (2) to take
advantage of the provision of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, and to hire or least the same, or (3) to pay
cash in its discretion.
advantage of the provisions of Section 19-13-17 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended and pay therefore in installments, and when the
amount of the notes are determined, at the said meeting, public bids
will be accepted for the sale of the said notes thereof, or (2) to take
advantage of the provision of Section 31-7-13 of the 1972 Code of
Mississippi, as amended, and to hire or least the same, or (3) to pay
cash in its discretion.
Published by Order of the Board of Supervisors on August 4, 2026.
/s/ Jeremy Carr
Jeremy Carr,
Clerk of Board,
Chancery Clerk
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHALYNDIA CHANQUIS LACEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2022-163
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Testamentary having been granted on the 31st day of August,
2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Challyndia Chanquis Lacey,
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.
2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Challyndia Chanquis Lacey,
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 August, 2026.
/s/ Erits L. Parker
ERTIS L. PARKER, Executrix
of the Estate of Chalyndia Chanquis Lacey, Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
George T. Dickerson, MSB# 6117
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB # 102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367
601-735-2773 Phone
601-735-5345 Facsimile
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF PRIDE ENERGY CO. FOR EXTENSION OF INACTIVE WELL STATUS
UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN DIAMOND FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN DIAMOND FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 337-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN DIAMOND FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI
TAKE NOTICE that Pride Energy Co. has filed a Petition with the
Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board requesting that the Board grant an
extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28 (2) (a) for all
applicable wells in Diamond Field including the following Wells located
in Diamond Field, in Wayne County, Mississippi:
Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board requesting that the Board grant an
extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28 (2) (a) for all
applicable wells in Diamond Field including the following Wells located
in Diamond Field, in Wayne County, Mississippi:
Well Name & No., API No. & Location
WELL NAME: WEAVER 1
API NO.: 23-153-00671-00
LOCATION: Sec. 1-T9N-R7W, Wayne County, MS
WELL NAME: WEAVER B-1
API NO.: 23-153-20065-00
LOCATION: Sec. 1-T9N-R7W, Wayne County, MS
WELL NAME: WEAVER C-1
API NO.: 23-153-20097-00
LOCATION: Sec. 1-T9N-R7W, Wayne County, MS
WELL NAME: LAND ET AL 1-A
API NO.: 23-153-20421-00
LOCATION: Sec. 1-T9N-R7W, Wayne County, MS
WELL NAME: ALLEN NO. 1-7 WELL
API NO.: 23-153-20928
LOCATION: Sec. 7-T9N-R6W, Wayne County, MS
TAKE NOTICE that said matter will be heard at the regular September 2026
meeting to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on September 16, 2026 in
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202 at which time
and place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter.
meeting to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on September 16, 2026 in
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, 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. Tuesday, September 8, 2026
[seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for said hearing].
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request a continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026
[seven (7) days prior to the date stated above for said hearing].
Failure to so notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request a 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.
This the 11th day of August, 2026.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
BY: /s/ Jess S. New
Jesse S. New
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER:
W. Eric West (MS Bar No. 7116)
McDavid, Noblin & West PLLC
248 East Capitol Street, Suite 840
Jackson, Mississippi 39201
Telephone No.: (601) 948-3305
Email: ewest@mnwlaw.com
Publish: August 20, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
JIMMY J. BRAZELL, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
ZHOU QIAN BRAZELL, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 2026-117
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ZHOU QIAN BRAZZELL whose post office address and street address are
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
unknown after diligent search and inquiry.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Jimmy
J. Brazell. There are no other Defendants in this action.
J. Brazell. There are no other Defendants in this action.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Complaint at 1:30
p.m. on the 21st day of September 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of
the Jones County Courthouse in Jones County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/PEtition.
p.m. on the 21st day of September 2026, in the Chancery Court Room of
the Jones County Courthouse in Jones County, Mississippi, and in case of
your failure to appear and defend, a Judgment will be entered against
you for the money or things demanded in the Complaint/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 the 11th day of
August, 2026.
August, 2026.
(SEAL)
Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 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 WELLS LOCATED IN THE EAST AND CENTRAL
EUCUTTA FIELDS IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN THE EAST AND CENTRAL
EUCUTTA FIELDS IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 305-2026-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 following wells in the East and Central
Eucutta Fields in 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 following wells in the East and Central
Eucutta Fields in Wayne County, Mississippi:
WELL NAME: GM&O RR NO. 18
API NO.: 2315300370
WELL NAME: C T C MINERALS 13-2 NO. 3
API NO.: 2315320513
WELL NAME: WALTER-LEGGETT 35-9 NO. 2
API NO.: 2315320614
WELL NAME: STANLEY 1-14 NO. 2
API NO.: 2315320627
WELL NAME: DAVIS 35-11
API NO.: 2315320723
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.
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 16th day of
September, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
September, 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, September 8, 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, September 8, 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 August, 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: August 20, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT
CDBG-PF GRANT #1201-24-077-PF-01
COUNTY OF WAYNE, MISSISSIPPI
ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO. WCBS-102-24
Sealed bids will be received by the County of Wayne, Mississippi,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am
local time on Friday, September 18, 2026, to supply all labor,
materials, and equipment necessary for construction of the
Administrative Building Handicap Accessibility Project.
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 am
local time on Friday, September 18, 2026, to supply all labor,
materials, and equipment necessary for construction of the
Administrative Building Handicap Accessibility Project.
The work generally consists of an ADA accessibility project with
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and
doors.
exterior and interior renovations of the Wayne County Administration
Building and MSU Extension Office in Waynesboro, Mississippi such as
modifications to restrooms, parking areas, access ramps, railings, and
doors.
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
Contract time shall be 120 consecutive calendar days from the effective
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses,
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
date shown in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages will be assessed
in the amount of the actual costs incurred for each consecutive calendar
day beyond the specified contract time. Special Damages: In addition to
the amounts provided for liquidated damages, expenses, and other losses,
the Contractor, in the event of such default, shall pay to the Owner the
actual costs, expenses, and other losses reasonably incurred by Owner.
Bidder must be qualified under Mississippi Law and show a current
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of
Public Contractors establishing his classification as to the value and
type of construction on which he is authorized to bid. Each Bidder
shall write his Certificate of Responsibility Number on the outside of
the sealed envelope containing his proposal.
Proposals shall be submitted in duplicate, sealed, and deposited with
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the
actual date of the opening thereof.
the County of Wayne, Mississippi prior to the hour and date hereinbefore
designated. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the
actual date of the opening thereof.
Each Bidder must submit with his proposal a separate attachment stating
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's
qualifications.
his qualifications to perform the work. The Statement of Qualifications
shall list past projects of similar size and nature, a list of
references with name and telephone numbers, a list of key personnel who
will perform the work, and other information supporting the Bidder's
qualifications.
Awarding public contracts to non-resident Bidders will be on the same
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment
of non-resident contractors.
basis as the non-resident Bidder's state awards contracts to
Mississippi Contractors bidding under similar circumstances. In order to
ensure that Mississippi's so-called Golden Rule is followed state law
requires a non-resident bidder to attach to his bid a copy of his
resident state's current laws pertaining to such state's treatment
of non-resident contractors.
Each Bidder must deposit with his proposal, a Bid Bond or Certified
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security.
Check in an amount equal to five percent of his bid, payable to the
County of Wayne, Mississippi, as bid security.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond and
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
Performance Bond each in the amount of 100 percent of the contract
amount.
Contract Drawings, Contract Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, and
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans,
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E.
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official
bid online.
Bidders Proposal Forms are on file and open to public inspection in the
office of the County Clerk of Wayne County Mississippi. The Plans,
Specifications, and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and
obtained online via the website of the Engineer, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E.
at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan
holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and
Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official
bid online.
All hard copy proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Wayne
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility
number on the outside of the envelope.
County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked
"WCBS-102-24, Bid Proposal Administrative Building ADA Improvement
Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility
number on the outside of the envelope.
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible,
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of
1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible,
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs.
contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs.
The County of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The County of
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected
status in consideration for an award.
Wayne hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that
in a contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be
afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this
invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected
status in consideration for an award.
The Engineer is Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. 714 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS
39440.
39440.
The County of Wayne reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to
waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
BY: Keith Clay, President
County of Wayne, Mississippi
Publish: August 20 & August 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA GAYLE MCMICHAEL, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-23
RULE 4(i) SUMMONS
TO A DATE CERTAIN
(BY PUBLICATION)
To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF PATRICIA GAYLE MCMICHAEL,
DECEASED, WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
DECEASED, WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE PETITION TO DETERMINE HEIRS AT LAW WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS
IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition to Determine
Heirs at Law at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 5th day October, 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.
Heirs at Law at 1:30 o'clock P.M. on the 5th day October, 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.
The Petition on file with the Chancery Court of Wayne County describes
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this12th day of August,
2026.
2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
By: Angie Walker
Deputy Clerk
Publish: August 20, August 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA GAYLE MCMICHAEL, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 12th day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael,
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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix upon the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael,
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 12th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Lynn Smith
LYNN SMITH, Administratrix of the Estate of Patricia Gayle McMichael,
Deceased
Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
Kathryn D. Clay
MS Bar No.: 102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Tel: (601) 735-2770
Fax: (601) 735-5345
Publish: August 20, August 27 & September 3, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2017, Sharon Louise Huff, executed a Land Deed of
Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State Bank,
which Deed of Trust was recorded April 3, 2017, in the Land Deed of
Trust Records as Instrument 201701199 in the Chancery Clerk's Office of
Wayne County, Mississippi, and
Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State Bank,
which Deed of Trust was recorded April 3, 2017, in the Land Deed of
Trust Records as Instrument 201701199 in the Chancery Clerk's Office of
Wayne County, Mississippi, and
WHEREAS, the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust was renewed and
extended on August 15, 2024, by Sharon Louise Huff who executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which said Deed of Trust was recorded September 4, 2024, in the
Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202402637 in the Chancery
Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
extended on August 15, 2024, by Sharon Louise Huff who executed a Land
Deed of Trust to John R. Gunn, Trustee for the benefit of First State
Bank, which said Deed of Trust was recorded September 4, 2024, in the
Land Deed of Trust Records as Instrument 202402637 in the Chancery
Clerk's Office of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deeds of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deeds of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
secured by said Deeds of Trust and the legal holder of the note secured
by said Deeds of Trust has requested the undersigned to sell said
property for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and cost of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the undersigned Trustee
will, on the 11th day of September, 2026, offer for sale at public
outcry and sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours
of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County
Courthouse in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, for
cash to the highest bidder, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to-wit:
will, on the 11th day of September, 2026, offer for sale at public
outcry and sell during the legal hours of sale, being between the hours
of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Main Front door of the Wayne County
Courthouse in the City of Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, for
cash to the highest bidder, the following described property situated in
Wayne County, Mississippi, to-wit:
Lot 7, Block C, Eastwood Subdivision, First Addition, City of
Waynesboro, as per plat thereof now on file in the office of the
Chancery Clerk, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Waynesboro, as per plat thereof now on file in the office of the
Chancery Clerk, Wayne County, Mississippi.
together with all and singular the improvements situated thereon and
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Title to said property is presumed to be good but I will convey only
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
The aforesaid property will be sold and conveyed without covenants of
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
representation or warranty, and subject to taxes, if any, which may be
outstanding.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this the 17th day of August, 2026.
/s/ JOHN R. GUNN, Trustee
JOHN R. GUNN - MSB # 5069
ATTORNEY AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 1154
WAYNESBORO, MS 39367
(601) 735-3440
Posted: August 17, 2026
Publish: August 20, August 27, September 3 & September 10, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDITH WHITE FOXWORTH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2019-96
RULE 4(i) SUMMONS
TO A DATE CERTAIN
(BY PUBLICATION)
To: ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW OF JUDITH WHITE FOXWORTH, DECEASED,
WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
WHOSE NAMES ARE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
THE NOTICE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS SUMMONS IS IMPORTANT AND YOU MUST
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said notice at 9:00
o'clock A.M. on the 30th day September of 2026, in the courtroom of
the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in
case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or
petition.
o'clock A.M. on the 30th day September of 2026, in the courtroom of
the Wayne County Chancery Courthouse at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and in
case of your failure to appear and defend a judgment will be entered
against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or
petition.
The Petition on file with the Chancery Court of Wayne County describes
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
the nature of the action filed against you. You are not required to
file an answer or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If
you desire to file an answer, a copy thereof should be mailed to Kathryn
Clay, 705 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 12th day of
August, 2026.
August, 2026.
JEREMY CARR
Wayne County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk
/s/Angie Walker
By: Deputy Clerk
Publish: Aug. 20, Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2026
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