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NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE APPLICATION
Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc., intends to file an application
for federal financial assistance with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service through the
Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households
(SEARCH) Grant Program.
for federal financial assistance with the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service through the
Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households
(SEARCH) Grant Program.
The proposed project includes preliminary planning, evaluation,
engineering and related activities to assess the Association's water
system needs and develop recommendations for future water system
improvements.
engineering and related activities to assess the Association's water
system needs and develop recommendations for future water system
improvements.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting will be held to discuss the
proposed project and provide interested members of the public an
opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed application
proposed project and provide interested members of the public an
opportunity to submit comments regarding the proposed application
PUBLIC MEETING
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc.
10 Water Works Street
Buckatunna, MS 39322
Any comments regarding this application should be submitted to
Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc.
Buckatunna Water Works Association, Inc.
Publish: September 10 & September 17, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM RAY HENDERSON, DECEASED
CAUSE NO: 2026-173
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Co-Executors upon the Estate of William Ray Henderson,
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 Co-Executors upon the Estate of William Ray Henderson,
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 27th day of August, 2026.
/s/ William Randall Henderson
WILLIAM RANDALL HENDERSON,
Co-Executor of the Estate of William Ray Henderson
/s/ Howard Kyle Henderson
HOWARD KYLE HENDERSON,
Co-Executor of the Estate of William Ray Henderson
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB#102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Tel: (601) 735-2773
Publish: Sept. 3, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JERRY W. HARVEY, DECEASED
CAUSE NO.: 2024-152
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Jerry W. Harvey, 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 Executor upon the Estate of Jerry W. Harvey, 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 27th day of August, 2026.
/s/ James Cooper Suthoff
JAMES COOPER SUTHOFF, Executor
of the Estate of Jerry W. Harvey, Deceased
DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.
Kathryn D. Clay, MSB #102160
705 Chickasawhay Street
Waynesboro, MS 39367
Phone: 601-735-2773
Fax: 601-735-5345
Publish: Sept. 3, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2004 Infiniti, VIN#, JNKCV51E24M613742 to be sold for charges on
September 25, 2026 at Jason's Wrecker, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS
39367.
September 25, 2026 at Jason's Wrecker, 215 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS
39367.
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JA'ONI BLAKELY
ARICA SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF JA'ONI
BLAKELY, PETITIONER
BLAKELY, PETITIONER
UNKNOWN WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF JA'ONI BLAKELY, DECEASED,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 2025-33
SUMMONS
(By Publication)
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE A WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARY OF
JA'ONI BLAKELY, DECEASED
JA'ONI BLAKELY, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Arica
Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ja'Oni Blakely, deceased. Defendants other than you
in this action are Arica Smith, (sister of Ja'Oni Blakely); Keon
Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni Blakely); Marcus Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni
Blakely) and; The Estate of Ruby Pickens, through its court appointed
Administrator, Arica Smith (Wayne County Chancery Court, MS Cause No.
2025-00032).
Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ja'Oni Blakely, deceased. Defendants other than you
in this action are Arica Smith, (sister of Ja'Oni Blakely); Keon
Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni Blakely); Marcus Smith, (brother of Ja'Oni
Blakely) and; The Estate of Ruby Pickens, through its court appointed
Administrator, Arica Smith (Wayne County Chancery Court, MS Cause No.
2025-00032).
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject petition.
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject 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 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Walker
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
LANCE STEVENS (MSB #7877)
Stevens Law Group, PLLC
190 Gateway Drive, Suite A
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
Tel: (601) 829-6618
Fax: (601) 829-6623
Web: www.lancestevens.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
DAVID L. SULLIVAN ( MSB#9850)
DAVID L. SULLIVAN, PLLC
Post Office Box 4413
Laurel, Ms 39441-4413
Telephone:(601) 649-4075
Facsimile: (601) 649-4216
Email: david@davidsullivlaw.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS
ARICA SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE WRONGFUL DEATH
BENEFICIARIES OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
BENEFICIARIES OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
UNKNOWN WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARIES OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS,
RESPONDENTS
RESPONDENTS
CAUSE NO. 2025-32
SUMMONS
(By Publication)
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE A WRONGFUL DEATH BENEFICIARY OF
RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the Petition filed in this Court by
Arica Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ruby Jean Blakely Pickens, deceased. Defendants other
than you in this action are Arica Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon
Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith,
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Wrongful Death Beneficiary; and Eric Jermaine
Blakely, was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens and
therefore his child, Jermarious Blakely, a minor, by and through his
mother, Ciera Harris Blakely, is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens
and Wrongful Death Beneficiary.
Arica Smith seeking a determination of Any and All Wrongful Death
Beneficiaries of Ruby Jean Blakely Pickens, deceased. Defendants other
than you in this action are Arica Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon
Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith,
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Wrongful Death Beneficiary; and Eric Jermaine
Blakely, was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens and
therefore his child, Jermarious Blakely, a minor, by and through his
mother, Ciera Harris Blakely, is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens
and Wrongful Death Beneficiary.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject petition.
Determination of Wrongful Death Beneficiaries at a hearing before the
Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th day
of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne County
Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable Jerry
Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment
will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in
the subject 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 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Walker
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
LANCE STEVENS (MSB #7877)
Stevens Law Group, PLLC
190 Gateway Drive, Suite A
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
Tel: (601) 829-6618
Fax: (601) 829-6623
Web: www.lancestevens.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
DAVID L. SULLIVAN ( MSB#9850)
DAVID L. SULLIVAN, PLLC
Post Office Box 4413
Laurel, Ms 39441-4413
Telephone:(601) 649-4075
Facsimile: (601) 649-4216
Email: david@davidsullivlaw.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUBY JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
ARICA SMITH, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF THE HEIRS AT LAW OF RUBY
JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
JEAN BLAKELY PICKENS, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-32
SUMMONS
(By Publication)
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE AN HEIR-AT-LAW OF RUBY JEAN
BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
BLAKELY PICKENS, DECEASED
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Arica
Smith seeking the determination of Any and All Heirs-at-Law of Ruby Jean
Pickens, deceased. Defendants other than you in this action are Arica
Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus
Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Heirs-at-Law; and Eric Jermaine Blakely was a
son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his child,
Jermarious Blakely, a minor, through his mother, Ciera Harris Blakely,
is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens and Heir-at-Law.
Smith seeking the determination of Any and All Heirs-at-Law of Ruby Jean
Pickens, deceased. Defendants other than you in this action are Arica
Smith, (daughter of deceased); Keon Smith, (son of deceased); Marcus
Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith, (son of deceased); Edward Smith
was a son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his
children Lataron Smith, Lamyra Smith and Allison Powe, a minor, by and
through her mother, Nicole Powe, are direct decedents of Ruby Jean
Blakely Pickens and are Heirs-at-Law; and Eric Jermaine Blakely was a
son of Ruby Pickens, but pre-deceased Ruby Pickens therefore his child,
Jermarious Blakely, a minor, through his mother, Ciera Harris Blakely,
is a direct decedent of Ruby Jean Pickens and Heir-at-Law.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Ruby Jean Pickens at a hearing before
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th
day of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne
County Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable
Jerry Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in the subject petition.
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Ruby Jean Pickens at a hearing before
the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to be held on the 28th
day of October, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in the courtroom of the Wayne
County Chancery Court, Waynesboro, Mississippi, before the Honorable
Jerry Sharp. In the event of your failure to appear and defend, a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in the subject 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 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR
CHANCERY CLERK OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: Angie Walker
DEPUTY CLERK
PREPARED BY:
DAVID L. SULLIVAN ( MSB#9850)
DAVID L. SULLIVAN, PLLC
Post Office Box 4413
Laurel, Ms 39441-4413
Telephone:(601) 649-4075
Facsimile: (601) 649-4216
Email: david@davidsullivlaw.com
Co-Counsel for Petitioner, Arica Smith
Publish: Sept. 10, Sept. 17 & Sept. 24, 2026
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on May 14, 2009, Junior McGay, a single man, executed a certain
Deed of Trust to Debera Bridges, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Citifinancial Real Estate Services, Inc., its successors and assigns
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, on May 18, 2009, as Document Number
200901907.
Deed of Trust to Debera Bridges, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Citifinancial Real Estate Services, Inc., its successors and assigns
which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, on May 18, 2009, as Document Number
200901907.
WHEREAS, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Successor By Merger to J.P. Morgan
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the current holder and/or assignee,
substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument
recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on August 28, 2026, as
Document Number 202602380; and
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the current holder and/or assignee,
substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument
recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on August 28, 2026, as
Document Number 202602380; 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, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Successor By Merger to J.P. Morgan
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the legal holder of said indebtedness,
having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of
trust, will on October 14, 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 front steps of Wayne County Courthouse, 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, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as Successor By Merger to J.P. Morgan
Mortgage Acquisition Corp., the legal holder of said indebtedness,
having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of
trust, will on October 14, 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 front steps of Wayne County Courthouse, to the highest and
best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wayne
County, Mississippi, to wit:
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND, TO-WIT: A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST,
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE ABOVE
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG THE SAID FORTY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF
525.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT
DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A
DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A LOT 85 FEET BY 105.0 FEET.
1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 8 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST,
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND
BOUNDS AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SAID
SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION, TOWNSHIP AND RANGE ABOVE
DESCRIBED; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG THE SAID FORTY LINE FOR A DISTANCE OF
525.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 210.0 FEET; THENCE RUN
SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE LOT
DESCRIBED AND CONVEYED; THENCE RUN WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET;
THENCE RUN SOUTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET; THENCE RUN EAST FOR A
DISTANCE OF 85.0 FEET; THENCE RUN NORTH FOR A DISTANCE OF 105.0 FEET TO
THE POINT OF BEGINNING, BEING A LOT 85 FEET BY 105.0 FEET.
More commonly known as: 44 West Ave, Waynesboro, MS 39367
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.
1107 Highland Colony Pkwy, Suite 207
Ridgeland, MS 39157
(801) 355-2886
Publish: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 & Oct. 8, 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. 349-2026-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 Joseph No. 1 Well (API No. 23-153-20860) (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 Joseph No. 1 Well (API No. 23-153-20860) (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 21st day of
October, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202 at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
October, 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, October 13, 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, October 13, 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 8th day of September, 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: Sept. 17, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CLAIMS SUMMARY
FOR PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 31, 2026
001- 100 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 23,352.18
001- 101 CHANCERY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 14,593.24
001- 102 CIRCUIT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT 14,554.58
001- 104 JEREMY CARR EMPLOYEES 10,942.12
001- 105 TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR'S DEPT 40,393.47
001- 121 FINANCIAL ADMN/COMPTROLLER 7,324.71
001- 122 PURCHASING ADMINISTRATION 6,341.43
001- 123 INVENTORY ADMINISTRATION 526.62
001- 124 RECEIVING ADMINISTRATION 559.41
001- 151 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING GROUNDS 45,871.46
001- 154 VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE 1,366.62
001- 160 CHANCERY COURT 11,881.99
001- 161 CIRCUIT COURT 11,707.45
001- 162 COUNTY COURT 7,316.13
001- 163 JUVENILE COURT 5,510.20
001- 165 LUNACY COURT 1,643.79
001- 166 JUSTICE COURT 29,089.36
001- 167 CORONER 10,198.52
001- 168 DISTRICT ATTORNEY 215.87
001- 170 PUBLIC DEFENDER 11,424.85
001- 180 ELECTIONS 7,120.40
001- 200 SHERIFF 234,699.22
001- 224 YOUTH DETENTION 14,508.34
001- 262 CONSTABLES 10,887.90
001- 420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 407.90
001- 450 WELFARE ADMINISTRATION 10,229.33
001- 119 EXCESS BIDS/OVER ASSESSMENTS 83.80
001- 400 PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 8,380.33
001- 630 SOIL CONSERVATION 6,250.00
001- 631 COUNTY EXTENSION 5,079.81
001- 664 SMPDD 9,529.00
001- 675 ADVERTISING COUNTY RESOURCES 450.00
001- 800 DEBT SERVICE 276,912.36
008- 000 BALANCE SHEET 130.50
009- 000 BALANCE SHEET 32.50
012- 201 SHERIFF FUND RAISER 1,897.36
013- 208 FOREITED FUNDS (SHERIFF) 3,332.62
015- 153 COUNTY ESCROW 14,042.13
062 -420 PINE BELT MENTAL HEALTH 3,958.34
096- 153 REAPPRASIAL/MAPPING 10,158.33
097- 265 EMERGENCY 911 60,117.08
104- 502 LAW LIBRARY 443.00
106- 250 VOL FIRE LOCAL ADVALOREM 16,300.30
107- 269 FIRE REBATE CODE FUNDS 6,367.61
150- 300 ROAD & BRIDGES 48,144.03
151- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 45,442.35
152- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 39,812.05
153- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 41,496.58
154- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 35,241.21
155- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 46,463.52
190- 202 INMATE CANTEEN COMMISSIONS 7,496.22
217 -811 2020 BOND A 1000.00
302- 678 INDUSTRIAL PARK 81.00
305- 301 DISTRICT 1 ROAD & BRIDGES 6,699.96
305- 302 DISTRICT 2 ROAD & BRIDGES 54,561.97
305- 303 DISTRICT 3 ROAD & BRIDGES 34,918.30
305- 304 DISTRICT 4 ROAD & BRIDGES 52,798.48
305- 305 DISTRICT 5 ROAD & BRIDGES 16,592.99
363- 815 DEW MILLS 275,799.10
400- 340 SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL 100,174.15
664- 000 BALANCE SHEET 16,642.97
681- 000 BALANCE SHEET 618,157.97
691- 000 BALANCE SHEET 28,357.47
692- 000 BALANCE SHEET 12,064.85
693- 000 BALANCE SHEET 4,219.38
694- 000 BALANCE SHEET 123.31
695- 000 BALANCE SHEET 315.48
696- 000 BALANCE SHEET 268.84
697- 000 BALANCE SHEET 358.49
TOTAL 2,443,362.83
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: Sept. 17, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2017, Tracy D. Smith and Diane C. Smith executed a
certain deed of trust to Michael Lyon, Trustee for the benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as
nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns which deed of
trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
State of Mississippi in Instrument No. 201702083; and
certain deed of trust to Michael Lyon, Trustee for the benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as
nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns which deed of
trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
State of Mississippi in Instrument No. 201702083; and
WHEREAS, LLG MS LLC has heretofore been substituted as Trustee by
instrument dated August 28, 2026 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery
Clerk's Office in Instrument 202602434; and
instrument dated August 28, 2026 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery
Clerk's Office in Instrument 202602434; 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, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 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 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, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, 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 expense of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LLG MS LLC, Substituted Trustee in said deed of
trust, will on November 5, 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 South Door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, to the highest and
best bidder for cash or certified funds the following described
property situated in Wayne County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
trust, will on November 5, 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 South Door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, to the highest and
best bidder for cash or certified funds the following described
property situated in Wayne County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 4,
Township 7 North, Range 7 West; thence East for a distance of 163 feet;
thence South a distance of 595 feet to the point of beginning of the lot
hereby conveyed: Thence South 57 degrees 40 minutes West for a distance
of 209 feet; thence South 32 degrees 20 minutes East a distance of 209
feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 209 feet;
thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West a distance of 209 feet to the
point of beginning, lying and being situated in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 4, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Township 7 North, Range 7 West; thence East for a distance of 163 feet;
thence South a distance of 595 feet to the point of beginning of the lot
hereby conveyed: Thence South 57 degrees 40 minutes West for a distance
of 209 feet; thence South 32 degrees 20 minutes East a distance of 209
feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 209 feet;
thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West a distance of 209 feet to the
point of beginning, lying and being situated in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 4, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
LOGS Legal Group LLP
579 Lakeland East Drive, Suite D
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-9299
69 Authier Road
Waynesboro, MS 39367
26-031953
Publication Dates: September 17, 2026, October 15, 2026, October 22,
2026 and October 29, 2026
2026 and October 29, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT
Chickasawhay Apartments, a proposed acquisition/rehabilitation
affordable housing development, 200 Turner Street in Waynesboro,
Mississippi, will apply to the Mississippi Home Corporation for an
allocation of HOME funds in an upcoming round. A public hearing is set
for 10 AM October 1, 2026, at 200 Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Contact person is Deborah Terrell at deborah.terrell@southernmg.net or
601-982-4300.
affordable housing development, 200 Turner Street in Waynesboro,
Mississippi, will apply to the Mississippi Home Corporation for an
allocation of HOME funds in an upcoming round. A public hearing is set
for 10 AM October 1, 2026, at 200 Turner St., Waynesboro, MS 39367.
Contact person is Deborah Terrell at deborah.terrell@southernmg.net or
601-982-4300.
Publish: September 17, 2026
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