NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Anthony L Gajda, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated May 18, 2022; said mortgage being recorded on May 19, 2022 as Instrument No. 3540632 as having been modified by an agreement recorded as Instrument No. 3577665, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3592966, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on July 30, 2025 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commencing at the purported NW corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 22, Township 10 S, Range 5 E of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama; thence S 04° 40’ E 989.45 feet to a P-K Nail found in the pavement of Charlie Gilliam Road; thence N 89° 45’ 51” E 24.00 feet to a point on the Easterly right of way of said road; thence 89° 55’ 52” E 185.84 feet to a 1/2” rebar found; thence N 89° 54’ 02” E 77.98 feet to the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; thence from the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; thence from the True Point of Beginning, N 89° 54’ 32” E 130.00 feet to a point; thence S 23° 27’ 18” W 356.97 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of said Cox Gap Road; thence S 23° 27’ 18” W 30.00 feet to a point in the Centerline of said Cox Gap Road; thence along said centerline N 65° 52’ 44” W 130.00 feet to a point; thence leaving said centerline N 25° 18’ 44” E 30.0 feet to a point on the Northerly right of way of said road; thence N 25° 13’ 24” E 166.40 feet to a point; thence N 25° 25’ 11” E 137.29 feet to the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; said lands lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama. Less and except any portion of subject property lying with public road right of way.
Said property is commonly known as 6120 Cox Gap Rd, Boaz, AL 35956.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 25-06986AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
25-06986AL
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by mortgage executed by Gemi Fassina to Maurice E, Hicks, M-Number 3415862 Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and subsequintly assigned to Maurice E. Hicks and Rinda T. Hicks, Trustees of the Mossy’s Landing Living Trust, dated December 5, 2022, and filed for record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in M- Number 3582748, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; the undersigned mortgage owner, Maurice E. Hicks and Rinda T. Hicks, Trustees of the Mossy’s Landing Living Trust have elected to declare the entire indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable as provided in the terms of said mortgage, and acting under and by virtue of the power and authority given by said mortgage, will be on the 4th of August, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse door, City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
To reach the point of beginning for the tract of land herein described, commence at the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4), in Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian and from thence run in a Westerly direction along the South line of said Forty a distance of 164 feet to a point, which point is the point of beginning to describe the tract of land herein conveyed; thence from said point of beginning continue to run in a Westerly direction along the South line of said Forty a distance of 72.0 feet to a point; thence deflect an angle of 91 degrees 55 minutes to the right and run in a Northerly direction a distance of 199.88 feet to a point on the South line of Main Street; thence deflect an angle of 91 degrees 00 minutes to the right and run in an Easterly direction along the Southerly line of Main Street, a distance of 72 feet to a point; thence deflect an angle of 89 degrees 00 minutes to the right and run in a Southerly direction a distance of 196.21 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing a portion of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) in Section Eleven (11), Township Twelve (12) South, Range Seven (7) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.
The proceeds of said sale will be used, expended and applied in accordance with the terms
of said mortgage.
Maurice E. Hicks, Trustee of the Mossy’s Landing Living Trust
Mortgage Owners
BRIAN KEITH COPELAND
COPELAND AND COPELAND, LLC
Attorney for owners
July 4, 11 and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Torynce F Butler and Vanessa Butler, Husband and Wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, its successors and assigns dated November 6, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on November 9, 2020 as Instrument No. 3511382, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Selene Finance LP by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3583933, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Selene Finance LP, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on June 25, 2025 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lots Number one (1), two (2) and three (3) in block number four (4) in the Ewing addition to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, as shown by the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, pages 396 and 397, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 207 Grant St, Gadsden, AL 35901.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
SELENE FINANCE LP
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 23-04836AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
05/23/2025,05/30/2025,06/06/2025,7/11/2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until July 25, 2025, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
23-04836AL
July 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage and security agreement executed by SANDRA LOWERY CARROLL and TRACY LEE CARROLL, a married couple, on the 14th day of February 2020, to 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as recorded in Instrument Number 3498956 in the office of the Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama; 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and security agreement due and payable and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and security agreement, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975 as amended, 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, as Mortgagee, will sell at public outcry, for cash to the highest bidder, in front of the Courthouse door, in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on June 25, 2025, the following described real and personal property situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commence at an existing railroad spike at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 4 East of Huntsville Meridian and run N 88°09’00” W, along the North line thereof, 235.75 feet to the Northwest R/W of Bluff Road (80’ R/W); thence run S 77°09’54” W, leaving said North line and along said R/W, 109.78 feet to an existing 3/4” pipe; thence run S 75°31’38” W, along said R/W, 249.47 feet to the Point of Beginning of the property described herein; thence run the following chord bearings and distances along said R/W: S 72°13’26” W 79.89 feet; S 69°51’38” W 199.51 feet and S 65°57’20” W 148.65 feet to a point; thence run N 09°42’48” W, leaving said R/W, 420.00 feet to a point; thence run N 68°59’05” E 427.62 feet to a point; thence run S 09°42’54” E 419.70 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the NW 1/4 of the NW 1/4, Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 4 East and the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 31, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, Etowah County, Alabama.
INCLUDING a security interest in one (1) 2020 Fleetwood 68’ x 28’ manufactured home, Serial No. FLE250TN1944030AB;
together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Said sale will be made subject to any existing Federal Tax Lien, if any, and/or Special Assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to the subject property.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of the said mortgage. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Margery Oglesby at the phone number shown below prior to attending the sale.
NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE
Notice is hereby given that the foreclosure sale which ran in this newspaper for three consecutive weeks, beginning May 30, 2025, was postponed on June 25, 2025, and the public sale provided for hereinabove has been continued to July 24, 2025, during the legal hours of sale.
Kristofor D. Sodergren
Attorney for 21st Mortgage Corporation
ROSEN HARWOOD, P.A.
2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200
P.O. Box 2727
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
(205) 344-5000
July 11, 2025
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Danny Lynn Guest and wife, Donna L. Guest, to Cardinal Health 110, LLC on the 22nd day of September, 2022, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #: 3548945, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and the undersigned, by reason of such default, having declared the entire remaining indebtedness secured by said mortgage to be immediately due and payable, and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given, that acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the undersigned, Dana L. Rice, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the Courthouse door in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 7th day of July, 2025, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
A tract or parcel of land described as beginning at the Southeast corner of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter, and from thence run North 3º 30’ West, and along the East line of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter to the Northeast corner thereof; thence run North 87º 15’ West, and along the North line of said North Half of the Southeast Quarter to the Northwest line of the Duck Springs Road; thence run in a Southwesterly direction and along the North-westerly line of said road to the West line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, said point also being in the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence run North and along the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter to the Northeast corner thereof; thence run North 87º 15’ West and along the North line of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter a distance of 2,640 feet to the Northwest corner thereof; thence run South 3º 30’ East, and along the West line of said North Half of the Southwest Quarter, a distance of 720 feet to the Northwest corner of the lands described in the deed from J. A. Funderburg, as Guardian of Edgar Funderburg and Louis Funderburg, dated January 14, 1916, and recorded in Deed Book “5-T”, Page 124, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence run South 87º 15’ East, and along the North line of said Funderburg lands a distance of 1,950 feet; thence run South 52º 30’ East and along the Northeast line of said Funderburg lands a distance of 800 feet to the Southwest corner of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter; thence run South 87º 15’ East and along the South line of said North Half of the Southeast Quarter, a distance of 2,640 feet to the point of beginning, said description embracing portions of the North Half of the Southeast Quarter, and portions of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter, in Section 32, Township 10, Range 6, East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that
help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process.
Said sale was postponed on the original sale date, with the sale being rescheduled to occur in front of the Courthouse door (being the door facing Forrest Avenue) in Gadsden, Etowah Coun-ty, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 14th day of July, 2025.
Cardinal Health 110, LLC
Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney
Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, PC
P. O. Box 129
Gadsden, AL 35902
July 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Amy Denise Roe was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/12/2025 to the Estate of Mary Darlene Patterson, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Jeff Howard Mayben was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2025 to the Estate of J. Howard Mayben, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Jeffery F. Bailey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 05/28/2025 over the Estate of Valerie Anne Bailey, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Dennis Jarrells was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/11/2025 to the Estate of Bobby E. Jarrells, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Joseph V. Giamalva and Virginia Paige McCullars was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 05/29/2025 to the Estate of Patty M. Giamalva, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Richy Brooks was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/13/2025 to the Estate of Jeanette A. Brooks, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Gerald Presley and Betty Burroughs was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 06/20/2025 to the Estate of Ann R. Burroughs, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Jan Jones was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/17/2025 over the Estate of Mitchell Bopp, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Shirley B. Thompson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/17/2025 to the Estate of Sarah L. Freeman, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Michael Keith Mosley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2025 over the Estate of Lucinda Ann Peppers, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Davis Bailey, Conservator was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/18/2025 over the Estate of Karen Faye Williams Tucker, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Sherry Ann Schnebel was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/17/2025 to the Estate of Terry Wayne Yenour, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Kemely Johnson Hatchett was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/17/2025 over the Estate of Michael Craig Hightower, Jr., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
June 27, July 4, and 11, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Ricky Joe Thompson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/09/2025 to the Estate of Mickey James Thompson, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Rebecca Annette Steakley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/12/2025 to the Estate of George O. Steakley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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FILE CLAIMS
Cloyce Bryan Hammonds was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/16/2025 to the Estate of Mary Faye Richardson a/k/a Mary Faye Hammonds, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: NANCY JAASKELAINEN, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-389
TO: Grace Lehmann and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 28 day of JULY 2025 at 1:30 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 25TH DAY OF JUNE 2025
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: MARY BROGDON,
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-293
TO: Traci Jordan and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the day of AUGUST 2025 at 1:00 P.M. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 27TH DAY OF JUNE 2025
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: ILA BURTON, INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-128
TO: Any interested party
Please take notice that a PETITION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY belonging to the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 11th day of AUGUST 2025 at 1:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 1ST DAY OF JULY 2025.
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HABIB SHARIF, DECEASED.
Case No.: S-6138
TO: Maryam Sharif Alexander, whereabouts unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court a Petition for Final
Settlement for the Estate of Habib Sharif, deceased.
You are FURTHER NOTIFIED the 27th day of August, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., has been set
and appointed as the day for the hearing of said petition and the taking of testimony in support thereof, at which time you can appear and contest the same if you see proper.
DONE THIS THE 8th DAY OF 8th DAY OF July 2025.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No.: 2025-00375
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELISABETH HARDIN AKA NETTIE ELISABETH HARDIN, DECEASED.
TO: Any and all unknown heirs; whereabouts unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court an instrument purporting to
be in the Last Will and Testament of ELISABETH HARDIN aka NETTIE ELISABETH HARDIN,
deceased, and a petition in writing and under oath praying for the admission to probate and record in this Court of said instrument as the true Last Will and Testament of the decedent.
You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 30th day of July, 2025
at 2:00 p.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the instrument filed with said petition and purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of ELISABETH HARDIN aka NETTIE ELISABETH HARDIN, deceased, should not be admitted to probate and recorded in this Court as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent.
DONE THIS THE 8th 8th DAY OF DAY OF July 2025.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
Notice of Action by Publication: TYLER MONTANA JUL PRESCOTT V. SANDRA L. JOHNSON, Case No. CV-2024-900179, was filed in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama on May 1, 2024, seeking to quiet title in rem to the property with an address of 2624 McClain Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 and described as follows:
Track Number Thirteen (13), according to Map Number One (1) of the Tarpley Subdivision recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 109, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.
TO: All persons claiming present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion or other interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or the lien thereon: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on May 1, 2024, and that you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint within 30 days from last publication, the 11th day of July, 2025 or thereafter suffer judgment in rem to be rendered against you because this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who are not personally served with a copy of the complaint. Your response must be filed with Etowah County Circuit Clerk, 801 Forest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 and served upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Sylvion Moss, 2100 First Ave. N., Ste. 500, Birmingham, AL 35203, phone number (205) 328-9445.
June 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP
Notice to: Any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown.
You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Christy K. Stevenson and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Christy K. Stevenson was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 7TH day of JULY 2025.
A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 12 day of AUGUST 2025, at 1:00 P.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
GARRY THRIFT, Plaintiff,
vs.
DV-2024-900364
ROBERT VINCENT OLIVER, et al., Defendants.
The Defendant, ROBERT VINCENT OLIVER, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Complaint, filed by Gary Thrift within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case.
Done the 25th day of June, 2025.
/s/ MATTHEW P. SKELTON
DISTRICT JUDGE
Joshua B. Sullivan
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
T: 256-547-7200
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT FOR BILL TO QUIET TITLE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
MARCUS WHITT,
Plaintiff,
V.
CV-2025-900255
SANDRA M. COLE,
including any
Heirs or Devises of the Same whose addresses and/or names are unknown at this time; and ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any person claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described property,
-and-
A PARCEL OF LAND described as follows:
H/S BASE YEAR LT 7 BLK 27 ORIG SURV ATTALLA
PLAT A-226-227 3-12-5
1764-97, 1823-187, WILL-1996, D-2005-3026,
D-2006-3245171,
Defendants.
The Defendant, SANDRA M. COLE and/or his, her, or their heirs or next of kin, and any
other individuals who may claim an interest in the aforementioned property, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Bill to Quiet Title filed by MARCUS WHITT, within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the aforementioned case.
Done the 23rd day of June 2025.
Cassandra Johnson
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County
Megan Huizinga
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-547-7200
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION TO QUIET TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
The Leira Group, Inc. Plaintiff,
V.
Civil Action no. CV-2025-900311.00
A tract of land described as tax parcel 15-09-31-3-000-056.003,and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in said property, Defendants, are hereby notified that The Leira Group, Inc. an Alabama Corporation, Plaintiff, has filed in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, a complaint for quiet title and other relief. The style of said action being identified as CV-2025-900311.00. The above named person, entities and all other persons or entities, known or unknown, are hereby notified that they must file an answer to said complaint in the identified civil action on or before 9/5/2025, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against
them in said Civil Action CV-2025-900311.00.
Done this 30th day of June 2025.
CASSANDRA JOHNSON,
CLERK OF COURT
Elizabeth P. Haney
Attorney for the Plaintiff
Inzer, Haney, McWhorter & Haney, LLC
PO Drawer 287
Gadsden, AL 35902
July 11, 18, 25, and
August 1, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
MACAW MANAGEMENT, LLC, PLAINTIFF,
VS
CASE NO.: CV-25-900319
GERTIE TAYLOR WALKER, her heirs and devisees, believed to be BRUCE HILT WALKER and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C and D, being those entities claiming an interest in that certain real property described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner Lot Number Twenty (20); then Run Easterly along the Southern edge of Eastview Avenue 90 feet; then run Southerly Fifty-one (51) Feet to a strake o the East line of Lot Twenty-one; Then run Westerly and parallel to the South line of Eastview Avenue to a stake 901 fee, more or less, Which is 51 feet Southerly from Northwest Corner, then run Northerly along Lot Number Twenty (20) to the Northwest corner of Lot Number Twenty (20) and being the beginning corner and All being part of Lot Number Twenty (20) and Twenty-one (21), in Block Number Three (3), College Heights 2nd Addition to The City of Gadsden, same being recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page Seventy-three (73) in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.
Parcel # 31-15-06-14-2-000-253
Defendants,
Defendant Gertie Taylor Walker, and her heirs, and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C and D, and all others claiming an interest in the property, must answer the Complaint filed by MaCaw Management, LLC to quite title to the above described property and other relief within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice, or therefore, a judgement by default may be rendered against them.
This the 23rd day of June 2025.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Court Clerk
David Livingston
247 S 8th St,
Gadsden, AL 35901
256) 546-9300
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Rainbow City Police Department
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-900286-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$8,938.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Aldo Rodrigo Solache Salinas
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 15th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 16th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 20, 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Gadsden Police Department Street Crimes/Narcotics Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-900200
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$2,000.00 U.S. Currency
Glock 22 SN#BAZV802
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Ronzell Dashard Robinson
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency and firearm. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 11th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, ex rel: Gadsden Police Department Street Crimes/Narcotics Unit,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-25-21-SJS
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$15,250.00 U.S. Currency
2018 Jeep Cherokee Track Hawk
VIN: 1C4RJFN94JC370852
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Derrick Kuhn
Vehicle Registration:
Ashley Pride
DBA: Ride With Pride Auto Sales
14006 US-231
Hazel Green, AL. 35750
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency and vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 11th day of August 2025. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 11th day of June, 2025
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE THE MATTER OF: J.H.
A CHILD
TO: Jennifer Michelle Hudgins and Andre Lamont Jemison
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to J.H. born 02-06-2008. You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama and with the Petitioner’s Attorney, Sheri W. Carver Stallings, Assistant Attorney General, STATE OF ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 220 West Main St. within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgement can be entered against you. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court may appoint an attorney if requested. Should the parent desire a courtappointed attorney, application should be made immediately upon receipt of notice by contacting the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama. A final hearing has been set for August 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. before Hon. Matthew Skelton at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, Alabama. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Clerk, Etowah County, Alabama
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Carver Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 West Main St.
Centre, AL. 35960
June 27, July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Synagro WWT, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for the Improvement of ALTOONA 2022 CWSRF BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL for the, Altoona Water and Sewer Board; SRF Project No. CS010903-01; GMC Project No. CBHM230079(1) , and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Trey Hopper, Goodwyn Mills Cawood, LLC.
Synagro WWT, Inc.
435 Williams Court, Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21220
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Prequalification Proposals from General Contractors shall be submitted and will be received on behalf of the Owner by Robins & Morton; submit electronically Attn: William Byrd at williamb@robinsmorton.com or delivery to 400 Shades Creek Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35209; UNTIL 5:00PM LOCAL TIME; ON FRIDAY, JULY 16, 2025, for:
GADSDEN ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT – EARLY DEMOLITION PACKAGE
CITY OF GADSDEN
GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Prequalification proposal requirements may be obtained from Robins & Morton, by written request via email or mailed on the Contractor’s company letterhead.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all prequalification and/or proposals, waive technical errors, and/or abandon this process if, in their judgment, the Owner’s best interests will be promoted.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at the City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 22, 2025, for the Gadsden Athletic Center Project, Bid Request No. 3607, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications and contract documents are open to the public for inspection at the City Hall. Electronic (pdf) specifications and contract documents can be distributed at no cost through Robins & Morton’s Building Connected Platform by requesting the invitation by email at williamb@robinsmorton.com or calling the City of Gadsden Engineering Department at 256-549-4520 or by email at hwilliamson@cityofgadsden.com. Bids will only be accepted from prequalified bidders.
The bidder shall file with his bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, in an amount equal to the lesser of five percent (5%) of the bid or ten thousand ($10,000).
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bond in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.
No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law, Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.
Any bidder, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et. seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license before the bid will be considered by the awarding authority. A current license number must be included on the bid.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 1500 West Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35901; Time & Date 7/14/2025 @ 2:00 pm, to review the project and answer Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference IS NOT REQUIRED but highly recommended FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDERS (and any subcontractors) intending to submit a proposal.
This is a tax-exempt contract.
By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.
Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.
THE CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Craig Ford, Mayor
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
June 27, July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. RP-STPAA-MR22(902) & NH-MR22(903) ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on July 25, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Traffic Signal and Operation Equipment Installation on SR-1, SR-25, SR-77, SR-291, SR-759, I-59, and I-759.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Three Hundred and Twenty-Five (325) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $90.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $10,211,637 To $12,480,890 .
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
July 4, 11, and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The City Council of the City of Gadsden will hold a public meeting on July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m., during the regular weekly council meeting, to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing an economic development agreement with AJM, LLC, authorized to do business in Alabama, which proposes to locate a Rural King Shopping Center on property at 302 North 3rd Street in Gadsden. No Rural King Shopping Center is presently located in Gadsden or Etowah County. AJM, LLC proposes to spend approximately $9,700,000.00 to develop the shopping center, and proposes to employ the equivalent of approximately 60 employees (29 full-time, 31 part-time) and to maintain that level of employment for the term of the agreement. AJM, LLC expects the Rural King Shopping Center to generate annual sales of more than $20,000,000.00. AJM, LLC has requested financial assistance from the City of Gadsden to make this project feasible. The City of Gadsden proposes to pay to AJM, LLC a sum equal to 2.25% of the City’s 5% sales tax revenue generated from sales at Rural King Shopping Center for a period of fifteen (15) years, beginning with the Opening Date, or until the total abatement amount paid by the City equals $7,753,144.00, whichever occurs first. The City of Gadsden seeks to provide citizens a wider and more diverse selection of retail stores available, to increase employment, and to increase the tax and revenue base of the City. All interested persons may examine and review the Agreement and Resolution in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours, before and after the meeting referenced herein.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
July 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The City Council of the City of Gadsden will hold a public meeting on July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m., during the regular weekly council meeting, to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing an economic development agreement with Southern Brew Corp., which is authorized to do business in Alabama, and proposes to locate a 7 Brew on property located at 202 E. Meighan Boulevard in Gadsden. Southern Brew Corp. proposes to spend approximately $2,900,000 in total development costs, and Southern Brew Corp. proposes to employ the equivalent of approximately 45 employees (8 full-time, 30 part time, 1 manager and 2 assistant managers) and to maintain that level of employment for the term of the agreement. Southern Brew Corp. expects the 7 Brew to generate annual sales of more than $1,700,000. Southern Brew Corp. has requested financial assistance from the City of Gadsden to make this project feasible. The City of Gadsden proposes to pay to Southern Brew Corp. a sum equal to 2% of the City’s 5% sales tax revenue generated from sales at 7 Brew for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the Opening Date, or until the total abatement amount paid by the City equals $200,000.00, whichever occurs first. The City of Gadsden seeks to provide citizens a wider and more diverse selection of restaurants available, to increase employment, and to increase the tax and revenue base of the City. All interested persons may examine and review the Agreement and Resolution in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours, before and after the meeting referenced herein.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
July 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
The City Council of the City of Gadsden will hold a public meeting on July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m., during the regular weekly council meeting, to consider the adoption of a resolution authorizing an economic development agreement with Triple C Development, LLC, which is authorized to do business in Alabama, and proposes to locate a Zaxby’s on property located at 900 Gilbert Ferry Road, SE in Gadsden. Triple C Development, LLC proposes to spend approximately $2,654,962 in total development costs, and Triple C Development, LLC proposes to employ the equivalent of approximately 43 employees (10 full-time, 30 part time, 1 manager and 2 assistant managers) and to maintain that level of employment for the term of the agreement. Triple C Development, LLC expects the Zaxby’s to generate annual sales of more than $1,700,000. Triple C Development, LLC has requested financial assistance from the City of Gadsden to make this project feasible. The City of Gadsden proposes to pay to Triple C Development, LLC a sum equal to 2% of the City’s 5% sales tax revenue generated from sales at Zaxby’s for a period of five (5) years, commencing with the Opening Date, or until the total abatement amount paid by the City equals $200,000.00, whichever occurs first. The City of Gadsden seeks to provide citizens a wider and more diverse selection of restaurants available, to increase employment, and to increase the tax and revenue base of the City. All interested persons may examine and review the Agreement and Resolution in the office of the City Clerk during normal business hours, before and after the meeting referenced herein.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
July 11, 2025
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR BIDS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. AL-21693-2024
CITY OF GLENCOE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Glencoe at Glencoe City Hall, 201 W Chastain Blvd, Glencoe, Alabama, 35905, until 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the following:
Resurfacing on Websters Chapel Road From SR-1 (US-431) to County Line
For the City of Glencoe, Project No. AL-21693-2024
The bracket estimate on this project is from $550,000.00 to $625,000.00. This bracket range is provided only as a general indication of a broad financial size category for the project. It should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will it have any bearing on any decision to award the contract. The principal items of work are approximately as follows:
594 Unclassified Excavation, per cubic yard
109 Machine Grading Shoulders, per station
1124 Superpave Bit Concrete Wearing Surface Layer ½” Max Agg, ESAL Range C/D, per ton
870 Superpave Bit Concrete Upper Binder Layer, ½” Max Agg, ESAL Range C/D, per ton
100 Superpave Bit Concrete Upper Binder Layer, Patching 1” Max Agg, ESAL Range C/D, per ton
24 Superpave Bit Concrete Upper Binder Layer, Widening 1” Max Agg, ESAL Range C/D, per ton
The entire project shall be completed in THIRTY (30) working days.
A cashier’s check (drawn on an Alabama Bank) or bid bond for 5% of the amount bid (maximum of $10,000.00) and made payable to the City of Glencoe must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. The City of Glencoe requires that the General Contractor’s Alabama license number is included on the outside of the sealed bid envelope to be considered and on the bid form. Proof of insurance coverages of the types and amounts as set forth in the project specifications will be required of the contractor, and any and all subcontractors, prior to beginning work. The contractor will be required to perform work amounting to at least 30% of the total contract cost within their organization.
Contractor prequalification is not required to bid on this project. However, the award of the contract will not be made to any bidder who, at the time of the award, is considered by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to be disqualified from bidding, nor to any bidder who is an affiliate of or has a corporate officer, director, or principal owner who is a corporate officer, director, or owner of, another person who is presently disqualified by ALDOT. Further details and definitions regarding this provision are included in the project specifications.
To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete original proposals made available by the owner. Bid documents (including plans and proposals) are available at Three Notch Group, Inc., 224 Broad St, Suite 201, Gadsden, Alabama 35901, (256) 543-9431 upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of $200. PDF electronic copies are available via email Jamie.christopher@3notch.com at no cost to the bidder. Checks shall be made payable to Three Notch Group, Inc. Bid documents will be mailed only upon receipt of deposit. No bid documents will be distributed later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids.
This is a federally funded project. The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act and other acts amendatory, supplementary, or relative thereto. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. MBE/DBE participation is encouraged; however, no specific MBE/DBE goals have been established for this project.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, all bidders are hereby notified that it will be affirmatively ensured that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids and to disregard any minor irregularities is reserved by the owner.
Honorable Chris Hare, Mayor
July 11, 18, and 25, 2025
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following storage unit will be disposed of on July 17, 2025 beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the business premises of B&J Thrift Store and Mini Storage at 1101 Hwy 77, Attalla, AL. 35954.
Chris Gilbeth
Unit 39
B&J Thrift and Mini Storage
1101 Hwy 77
Attalla, AL. 35954
256-485-8656
July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on August 29, 2025
2011 Chevrolet Cruze VIN:1G1PC5SH0B7229030
2015 Toyota Highlander VIN: 5TDKKRFH6FS048922
Thacker Towing
927 5th Avenue NE
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 504-1605
July 4 and 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that the Kelton Wrecker LLC will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles:
2016 HYUNDAIVELOSTER. VIN: KMHTC6AD8GU301445
1995 CHEVROLET GMT-400 VIN: 2GCEK19K3S1175022
2005 CADILLAC DEVILLE VIN: 1G6KD54Y25U196181
1997 NISSAN MAXIMA VIN: JN1CA21D8VT855402
The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 08/16/2025. The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unrea-sonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
July 11 and 18, 2025
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on August 15, 2025
2017 Dodge Journey Silver. Vin: 3L4PDCAB6HT528581
2014 Kia Sorento Gray. VIN: 5XYKT3A694G461428
2013 RAM 1500 WHITE. VIN: 1L6RR7FP205645292
2013 NISSAN ROGUE BLACK. VIN: 1N8A55MV9DW628597
2014 CHEVROLET 1500 WHITE. VIN: 3GCPLREC1EG111902
2004 HONDA ACCORD WHITE. VIN: 1H6LM66564A024317
2012 HONDA FIT BLACK. VIN: JHMGE8H50CC012200
2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA BURGUNDY VIN:2G1WH52K859197729
2021 FORD ESCAPE SILVER VIN:1FMCU0H60MUA07275
1990 FORD BRONCO II WHITE. VIN: 1FMCU12T2CUA03409
ER Towing
1733 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
July 11 and 18, 2025
