MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Whereas, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Justin Jacobs, an unmarried man, to Family Savings Credit Union on the June 21, 2024, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #3576390, Mortgage Records, 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 the rear entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse door (being the door facing the back parking lot) in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on, March 9, 2026 the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Lots 3 and 4, as shown on map of the Rearrangement of Block B, Southmont Addition, Attalla, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book H, Page 83, Probate Office, 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.
Family Savings Credit Union
Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney
Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, P.C.
P. O. Box 129
Gadsden, Alabama 35902
(256) 543-3664
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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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 Larry E Rogers, A Married Man and Amanda Rogers to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for MortgageAmerica, Inc., its successors and assigns dated August 28, 2007; said mortgage being recorded on August 31, 2007 as Instrument No. 3278528 and re-recorded as Instrument No. 3282282 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 2026, Page 3603244 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 March 18, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 1 AND ALL OF LOT NUMBER TWO (2) IN BLOCK NUMBER TWO (2), IN BROOKLINE SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “D”, PAGE 141, PROBATE OFFICE, AND LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Said property is commonly known as 702 Tidmore Bend Rd, 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.
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. 25-07479AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
02/13/2026,02/20/2026,02/27/2026
25-07479A
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Barbara McCurdy, Unmarried woman and Deric W. Cline, Unmarried Man, to Regions Bank , on May 9, 2022, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on May 26, 2022, as Document Number 3541089. Regions Bank , the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on March 5, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
THE FOLLOWING LANDS AND PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED THEREON, LYING IN CITY OF SOUTHSIDE. ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA TO WIT: PARCEL ONECOMMENCE AT AN EXISTING RAILROAD SPIKE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH. RANGE 6 EAST OF THE HUNTSVILLE MERIDIAN, AND RUN SOUTH 03 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF, 466.70 FEET TO AN EXISTING PK NAIL; THENCE RUN SOUTH 38 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, LEAVING SAID EAST LINE 834.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST 45.09 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 47 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST. 330.38 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF SMITH ROAD (60 FEET RIGHT OF WAY): THENCE RUN NORTH 38 DEGREES 39MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 45.09 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY 330.40 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 9 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.PARCEL TWOCOMMENCE AT AN EXISTING RAILROAD SPOKE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 9. TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE HUNTSVILLE MERIDIAN, AND RUN SOUTH 03 DEGREES 50 MINUTES 30 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF, 466.70 FEET TO AN EXISTING PK NAIL: THENCE RUN SOUTH 38 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, LEAVING SAID EAST LINE, 879.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST. 112.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN NORTH 47 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS WEST, 330.38 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SMITH ROAD (60 FEET RIGHT OF WAY); THENCE RUN NORTH 38 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 112 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST. 330.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST. ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.PARCEL THREECOMMENCE AT AN EXISTING RAILROAD SPIKE AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST OF THE HUNTSVILLE MERIDIAN, AND RUN SOUTH 03 DEGREES 59 MINUTES 39 SECONDS EAST, ALONG THE EAST LINE THEREOF, 466.70 FEET TO AN EXISTING PK NAIL; THENCE RUN SOUTH 38 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, LEAVING SAID EAST LINE 991.75 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN; THENCE CONTINUE SOUTH 38 DEGREES 40 MINUTES 53 SECONDS WEST, 234.42 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER. OF DEED BOOK 1199, PAGE 635, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST 330.50 FEET TO AN EXISTING PINCH PIPE ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SMITH ROAD (60 FEET RIGHT OF WAY): THENCE RUN NORTH 38 DEGREES 39 MINUTES 35 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY, 234.41 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE RUN SOUTH 47 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 26 SECONDS EAST, LEAVING SAID RIGHT OF WAY 330.38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PROPERTY BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4, SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 13 SOUTH, RANGE 6 EAST, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.
More commonly known as: 3601 Smith Rd, Southside, AL 35907-0835
This Property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, 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 part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Regions Bank (“Transferee”)
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (801) 355-2886
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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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 Garner B McBride, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Renasant Bank, its successors and assigns dated March 16, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on March 17, 2023 as Instrument No. 3554707 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Renasant Bank by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3571184 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Renasant Bank, 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 April 1, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows:
A portion of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama, described as follows, to wit: Commence at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 6 East for the point of beginning and thence run Southerly along the East line of said Quarter a distance of 150 feet; thence run Westerly a distance of 80 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said Quarter; thence run Northerly to a point on the North line of said Quarter, which is 100 feet West of the point of beginning; thence run East 100 feet along the North line of said Quarter to the point of beginning, all lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama, save and except the portion conveyed to the State of Alabama as described in Deed recorded in Book 1902, Page 155, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 2997 Hall Dr, Gadsden, AL 35907.
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. Bidders must perform their own due diligence. 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.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, will go into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258.
RENASANT BANK
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. 25-06846AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
02/20/2026,02/27/2026,03/06/2026
25-06846AL
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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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 Jeffery B Gibson, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Hamilton Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated July 27, 2017; said mortgage being recorded on August 3, 2017 as Instrument No. 3454429 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC D/B/A Mr. Cooper by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3493610 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 May 29, 2025 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lots Number Seven (7) and Eight (8) in Block Number Two (2) Ellison Second Addition as recorded in Plat Book B, page 243, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 2936 E Highland St, Altoona, AL 35952.
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. 25-06879AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
05/02/2025,05/09/2025,05/16/2025,06/20/2025,07/18/2025,08/22/2025,09/26/2025,10/31/2025,12/19/2025,01/09/2026,02/27/2026
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until July 2, 2025, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, June 20, 2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until August 6, 2025, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, July 18, 2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until September 10, 2025, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, August 22, 2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until October 10, 2025, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, September 26, 2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until November 12, 2025, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, October 31, 2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until January 7, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, December 19, 2025
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until February 11, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, January 9, 2026
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until March 13, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, February 27, 2026
25-06879AL
February 27, 2026
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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 Jason A Duron to Compass Bank dated June 29, 2018; said mortgage being recorded on July 2, 2018 as Instrument No. 3469929 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, Successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass Bank, 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 April 1, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot Number Sixteen (16), in Block Number Two (2), in Sheffield Heights Addition as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 81, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 1210 Windsor St, Gadsden, AL 35903.
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 fir
st 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. Bidders must perform their own due diligence. 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.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, will go into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BBVA USA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMPASS BANK
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. 26-08083AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
02/27/2026,03/06/2026,03/13/2026
26-08083AL
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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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 Brad Scott Wilson and wife, Sylenia Belle Wilson, to River Bank & Trust on the 12th day of July, 2016, said mortgage being recorded at Instrument #: 3436841, 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 2nd day of March, 2026, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
PARCEL 1: Lots 50 & 51 in Indian Hills Estates, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “I”, Page 134, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.
PARCEL 2: Lot 19, River Hills Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “J”, Page 65, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Southside, Etowah County, Alabama. ALSO for a point of beginning: Commence at the NW corner of Lot 19, River Hills Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “J”, Page 65, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence run South along the West boundary line a distance of 140.00’ to the point of beginning; thence continue South along the West boundary line a distance of 34.12’ to an iron pin set and an existing wood fence; thence run Southeasterly in a direct line and along wood fence a distance of 218.25’ to the SE corner of Lot 20; thence run in a Northeasterly direction and along radius line a distance of 40.00’ to the NE corner of Lot 20; thence run in a Southwesterly direction along the South line of Lot 19 a distance of 214.85’ to the point of beginning. Said tract embracing a portion of the SW1/4 of the NW1/4 in Section 32, Township 13 South, Range 6 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama. Containing 0.21 acres more or less.
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 in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 6th day of March, 2026.
RIVER BANK & TRUST
Dana L. Rice, Its Attorney
Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, PC
P. O. Box 129
Gadsden, AL 35902
February 27, 2026
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Paul Roberts,II and Alison Roberts husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Superior Bank, its successors and assigns, on August 5, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3317933; with loan modification agreement recorded December 27, 2021 in Instrument Number 3532887; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on April 29, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number Fourteen (14) of Westminster, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “I”, Page 43 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 210 Wellington Place , Rainbow City, AL 35906. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, 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. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the winning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee, and if applicable, (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031) and reimbursement of any expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 26-02666-MF-AL
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Kenneth D. Morgan was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/14/2026 to the Estate of Mary Elaine Boyd, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Fort McClellan Credit Union was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/14/2026 to the Estate of Stanley Earl Stroup, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Dana Johnson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/16/2026 to the Estate of Thomas Anthony Musick, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Robert Webster Curnutt was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/20/2026 to the Estate of William Parker Curnutt, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jordan Gaskey Fugatt was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/22/2026 over the Estate of Deborah Gramling Gaskey, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Kevin Edward Silvey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/23/2026 to the Estate of Terry B. Silvey, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Leigh Hunt was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/23/2026 over the Estate of Mark Dewayne Steapleton, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Ray R. Solley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/27/2026 to the Estate of Doris S. Chapman, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Kendall Willmore was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/27/2026 over the Estate of Mark Hanback, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jadea Smith Chandler was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/27/2026 over the Estate of Louie Benson Walls, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Valery Keith Alford was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/28/2026 to the Estate of Mary D. Alford, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Bobby Barron and Lynn Barron was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/04/2026 to the Estate of Patricia Faye Barron, 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
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Anna Stevens was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/25/2025 to the Estate of Steven Thomas Stevens, 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
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jamie Anderson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/02/2026 over the Estate of Reba June Conner, 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
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Victoria Hollar was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/02/2026 over the Estate of Carolyn Garbe, 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
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Sheila Diane McCarthy was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/09/2026 to the Estate of Jerry M. Foster A/K/A Jerry Mack Foster, 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
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Melton Pascal Terrell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/11/2026 to the Estate of Melton G. Terrell, 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
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Timothy Gerald McCarver and Brain Scott McCarver was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/12/2026 to the Estate of Thomas Gerald McCarver, 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
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELLA JEAN STEELE DECEASED.
Case No.: 2025-00636
TO: WILLIAM THACKER; 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 Ella Jean Steele, 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 1st day of April, 2026 at 10:00 a.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 Ella Jean Steele, 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 25th DAY OF February, 2026
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: WALTER ALLEN,
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-31
TO: Malcolm Allen and Diretha Allen, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 23rd day of MARCH 2026 at 2:30 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 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
Scott Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: JERRY LEE BIGGS, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-122
TO: Any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 31ST day of MARCH 2026 at 1:00 pm. 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 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: REAGAN PIERCE, INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-590
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 1st day of APRIL 2026 at 1:30p.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 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
February 27, March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
BILLY W. FOX, SR., DECEASED
CASE NO: 2026-00101
A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of BILLY W. FOX, SR., Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, Billy W. Fox, Jr. on the 5th day of February, 2026; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902, within 30 days of the date of this publication.
Done this the 5th day of February 2026.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
February 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BOBBY LEE JONES, II, DECEASED
CASE NO: 2026-00087
A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of BOBBY LEE JONES, II, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, Phyllis Ann Jones on the 4th day of February, 2026; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902, within 30 days of the date of this publication.
Done this the 17th day February 2026
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
February 27, 2026
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF: THE PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD
NOTICE TO: Unknown Father
ADDRESS: unknown
You will take notice that a Petition to Change Name of Minor Child born to Courtney Smith (Douglas), was filed on the 16th day of December, 2025, Minor Child’s birth date is 02/16/2020.
You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be and appear before this Court on the 31st day of March, 2026, at 2:00 o’clock p.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted to Courtney Smith.
This the2nd day of February 2026.
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP
Notice to: Any unknown family members whose whereabouts are unknown
You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Dale Richter and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Dale Richter was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 9TH day of FEBRUARY 2026.
A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 17TH day of MARCH 2026, at 1:30 p.m.., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP
Notice to: Sheena Jones, whose whereabouts are unknown
Haley Jones, whose whereabouts are unknown
You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Phyllis L. Jones and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Phyllis L. Jones was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 25th day of FEBRUARY 2026.
A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 1st day of APRIL 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CV – 2026 – 900048
GRACE DARLENE WHITLOCK and JUSTIN WHITLOCK
PLAINTIFFS
v.
BARBARA CAROL PITTS AND
THE REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
To reach a point of beginning for the hereinafter described parcel of land, commence at the Southeast corner of the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4; thence run South 88 degrees 00 minutes West, along the South line thereof, 30.08 feet to a point in the West line of Turner Road; thence run North 02 degrees 14 minutes East along said West line, parallel with the East line of SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, 1,150.15 feet to a point; thence run South 84 degrees 20 minutes West, 789.6 feet to a point, which is the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence from said point of beginning deflect 180 degrees left and run North 84 degrees 20 minutes East 100 feet to a point; thence deflect left and run North 02 degrees 14 minutes East 277.43 feet, more or less, to a point on the South line of Rocky Ford Road 80-foot right of way; thence Westerly along the South line of Rocky Ford Road 100 feet, more or less, to a point which is North 02 degrees 14 minutes East from the point of beginning; thence deflect left and run South 02 degrees 14 minutes West 277.43 feet, more or less, to the South property line, the point of beginning, and embracing portions of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4) in Section Seven (7), Township Twelve (12) south, Range Eight (8) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.
AND
Fictitious Defendants A-D, whose identities and whereabouts are unknown, and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described herein
DEFENDANTS
The Defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, and any other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described below, must answer Plaintiffs’ Complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case.
The subject property is described as follows:
To reach a point of beginning for the hereinafter described parcel of land, commence at the Southeast corner of the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4; thence run South 88 degrees 00 minutes West, along the South line thereof, 30.08 feet to a point in the West line of Turner Road; thence run North 02 degrees 14 minutes East along said West line, parallel with the East line of SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, 1,150.15 feet to a point; thence run South 84 degrees 20 minutes West, 789.6 feet to a point, which is the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence from said point of beginning deflect 180 degrees left and run North 84 degrees 20 minutes East 100 feet to a point; thence deflect left and run North 02 degrees 14 minutes East 277.43 feet, more or less, to a point on the South line of Rocky Ford Road 80-foot right of way; thence Westerly along the South line of Rocky Ford Road 100 feet, more or less, to a point which is North 02 degrees 14 minutes East from the point of beginning; thence deflect left and run South 02 degrees 14 minutes West 277.43 feet, more or less, to the South property line, the point of beginning, and embracing portions of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter (E 1/2 of SE 1/4) in Section Seven (7), Township Twelve (12) south, Range Eight (8) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.
The address of the subject property is 7903 Rocky Ford Road, Gadsden, AL 35903. The PIN for the subject property is 23258.
A person with a right to redeem the property may do so at any time prior to the entry of final judgment in this action by filing a timely answer or motion in the court. A judgment quieting title may cause a person with an interest in or claim on the property to lose their interest or claim. Any person claiming an interest in the property may appear in this action. Any person who is entitled to redeem may request that the property be sold at public auction. IN SUMMARY, IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO LOSE ANY INTEREST OR EQUITY, OR BOTH, YOU MAY HAVE IN THE PROPERTY, YOU MUST TAKE ALL REQUIRED MEASURES TO APPEAR IN AND RESPOND TO THIS TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE ACTION.
Done the 5th day of February, 2026.
Jason Knowles, Attorney for Plaintiffs
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-547-7200
February 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: GADSDEN STREET CRIMES/NARCOTICS UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-2025-900614-SJS
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,976.00 U.S. Currency
Cobra Handgun
SN: CT020531
Hipoint 999 Carbine
SN: F21605
Smith & Wesson SD-9 SN: FZX74191
DJI Mini 2SE Drone Model# MT2SD
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Model# MWX162-3850-7.38
VRI Drone
Model# DRCLS16-N0C
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Brandon Shane Jackson
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARM AND 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 property. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 17th day of April 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 18th day of February, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ATTALLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO:CV-25-900529-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
2017 Black Dodge Charger
VIN: 2C3CDXKT5HH533846
Emergency Lights, Controllers, Sirens, Microphones, radios, Computers, Cameras, Mounting hardware, Wiring Kits, Etc.
Glock 43X 933
SN# CCTW004
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Nathan Michael Novotny
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARM AND 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 property. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 17th day of April 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 18th day of February, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by The Etowah County Board of Education at the board office 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 2:00pm CST, Monday, March 2, 2026 for Football Stadium Lighting Renovations at Southside High School and Hokes Bluff High School: at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Digital documents are available from the Architect at no cost. Request via email.
Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures will be eligible to bid for the Project. Submit prequalification request on a form AIA A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.
Prequalification packages are due at the office of the Architect by 12pm CST on Monday, February 23, 2023.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect ; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Etowah County Board of Education (Awarding Authority)
B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@bclarch.com (Architect)
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by The Etowah County Board of Education at the board office 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 2:15pm CST, Monday, March 2, 2026 for Football Stadium Lighting Renovations at Gaston High School and Glencoe High School: at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Digital documents are available from the Architect at no cost. Request via email.
Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures will be eligible to bid for the Project. Submit prequalification request on a form AIA A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.
Prequalification packages are due at the office of the Architect by 12pm CST on Monday, February 23, 2023.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect ; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Etowah County Board of Education (Awarding Authority)
B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@bclarch.com (Architect)
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by The Etowah County Board of Education at the board office 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 2:30pm CST, Monday, March 2, 2026 for Football Stadium Lighting Renovations at West End High School and Sardis High School: at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Digital documents are available from the Architect at no cost. Request via email.
Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures will be eligible to bid for the Project. Submit prequalification request on a form AIA A305, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.
Prequalification packages are due at the office of the Architect by 12pm CST on Monday, February 23, 2023.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect ; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgement, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Etowah County Board of Education (Awarding Authority)
B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@bclarch.com (Architect)
February 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Alabama Grading & Excavation, LLC, has completed the Micro-Milling and Resurfacing on SR-291, Project No; STPAA-0291 (501) Etowah County located at SR-291, AL for the Alabama Department of Transportation, Owner(s), 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 Alabama Department of Transportation, North Region – Guntersville Area, PO Box 550, Guntersville, AL 35976.
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following storage units will be auctioned on March 11, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the business premises of Southtowne Mini Warehouses, Southtowne is located at 199 Woodland Drive, off of Steele Station Road in Rainbow City, AL. 356906.
Marcia Hardney Unit 24C & 170
Tammy Delia Unit 165
Jacqueline Looney Unit 326
Kenneth Maltbie, Jr. Unit 336
Sonya Atchison Unit 361
Janis Poleate Unit 407
Brian Labar Unit 720
Nicholas Branson Unit 734
Chris Patterson Unit 775
Steve Powell Unit 788
Frankie Pollard Unit 792
Justin Self Unit 805
Suzanne Moon Unit 818
Btyan Charlton Unit 830
Lauri Price Unit 28-1B
Ligaya Ferguson Unit 34-1A
Sherrie Rector Unit 48-7
Lisa Rydel Unit 5A-8,9
Clyde Williams Unit 80-1
Latona Garrett Unit 15-10
Suzanna Rager Unit 48-16
Alonna Baswell Unit 53-11
Southtowne Mini Warehouses
199 Woodland Drive
Rainbow City, AL. 35906
February 27 and March 6, 2026
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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 March 27, 2026.
2011 Honda Fit
VIN: JHMGE8H69BC004636
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2501 3rd Street SW
Attalla AL. 35954
256-538-6600
February 20 and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Matt’s Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2001 Lexus GS Vin #JT8BD69S310137728 The public auction will be held at Matt’s Towing 927 B 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 3/31/2026
The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low. The seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
February 20 and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Matt’s Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2020 Nissan Sentra. Vin #3N1AB8CV1LY254124 The public auction will be held at Matt’s Towing 927 B 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 3/31/2026
The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low. The seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
February 20 and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Thacker Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2017 Honda CRV Vin #5J6RW2H85HL046388 The public auction will be held at Thacker Towing 927 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 3/27/2026
The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low. The seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
February 20 and 27, 2026
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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 April 6, 2026.
2013 HONDA CIVIC
VIN: 19XFB2F86DE224710
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2501 3rd Street SW
Attalla AL. 35954
256-538-6600
February 20 and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Tommy Tows will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2000 Yamaha Motorcycle XVS11AM B VIN # JYAVP11E8YA007796. The public auction will be held at Tommy Tows, located at 3403 Forrest Avenue Gadsden, AL. 35904 at 8:00am on 3/28/2026
The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low. The seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
February 20 and 27, 2026
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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 April 3, 2026
2011 Ford Ranger White. VIN: 1FTKR4EE9B9A30991
2007 Cadillac DTS White VIN: 1G6KD57Y97U232544
1999 Lincoln Town Car Black VIN: 1LNHM81W6XY659796
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Orange VIN: 2GNAXJEV9J6185854
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Black VIN: 5N1ARZM7DC6Z9878
2008 Kia Sportage Red VIN: KNDJF724187526877
ER Towing
1733 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)547-1549
February 27 and March 6, 2026
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CITY OF GLENCOE, ALABAMA NOTICE OF PROPOSED ACTION AT PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING
Notice is hereby given that on March 10, 2026 at 6:00 P.M., Central Time, at City Hall at 201 Chastain Boulevard West, Glencoe, AL 35905, the City Council of the City of Glencoe, Alabama (the “City”) will hold a meeting, which will constitute a public meeting at which a public hearing will be held, to consider, discuss, vote upon, and take other action authorizing and approving a Commercial Development Proposal between the City and Fisher Investment Group, LLC and Redfield Group Auctions, Inc., (collectively known as “Developers”) under which the Developers will acquire property, construct and operate an auction business within the corporate limits of the City and the City will assist in the form of an incentive agreement. The City proposes to convey title to city-owned property, located at 605 Main Street West in Glencoe, to the Developers for the purpose of the construction of a new building and the relocation of an existing auction business from outside the City. The parties agree that the value of said property is Four Hundred Twenty
Five Thousand ($425,000.00) Dollars. The City shall have reversion rights that shall remain in full force and effect until the Developers have paid the City the total sum of Four Hundred and Forty-Five Thousand ($445,000.00) Dollars. This payment is to be calculated using all tax payments made to the City by the Developers (i.e., sales tax and occupational tax). As additional incentive, the City shall reimburse the Developers one-half of the sales tax paid for the Developer’s
first year in operation as well as 400 double-axle truckloads of fill dirt, or chert, for use in the proposed construction. The value of the chert provided will be deemed to be Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars for purposes of the Developers’ debt to the City.
The City proposes to enter into this agreement for the purpose of promoting the development of commercial property within the City Limits of Glencoe which is projected to create a number of jobs as well as substantial tax income. The City believes that the proposed development will have at least the following public benefits: promote and continue economic and industrial development within the City, increase the City’s tax revenue, provide additional employment opportunities for the City’s citizens and otherwise promote the health, welfare, and prosperity of the citizens of the City. Further, the City will seek to determine at this public meeting whether the expenditure of public funds as described in this notice serves a valid and sufficient public purpose, notwithstanding any incidental benefit accruing to any private entity or entities.
Notice of this public meeting is being published pursuant to the requirements of Section 94.01 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901 (also known as Amendment 772 to the Alabama Constitution of 1901), as amended, and all other applicable laws, to the extent applicable.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENCOE, ALABAMA
February 27, 2026
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OFFICIAL LIST OF POLL WORKERS FOR THE SPECIAL ELECTION COMMISSION DISTRICT #1MARCH 10, 2026
ABSENTEE
Chief Inspector –
Jennifer Cain
Inspector – Tina Sewell
Chief Clerk – Carol Hill
Clerk –Denise Sanchez
BEAT 1 BOX 11; EAST GADSDEN
RECREATION
CENTER; MACHINE 1
Chief Inspector –
Patricia Welch
Inspector –
Joseph Farmer
Chief Clerk –
John D. Bradford
Clerk – Lesia Finister
Clerk – Robin Weston
BEAT 2; SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY
CENTER; MACHINE 1
Chief Inspector – Joyce Ponder
Inspector – Larry Unger
Chief Clerk –
Peggy Samples
Clerk – David Barnett
Clerk – Beth Lee
Clerk – Cheryl McElwee
BEAT 2; SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY
CENTER; MACHINE 2
Inspector –
Deborah Standridge
Chief Clerk –
Connie Unger
Clerk –
Johnny Brothers
Clerk – Jillian Walker
Clerk –
Beverly Leboeuf
BEAT 2; SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY
CENTER; MACHINE 3
Inspector –
Toni Sharpton
Chief Clerk –
William J. Steinka
Clerk – Pam Weeks
Clerk – Amanda Doss
Clerk – Teresa Brothers
BEAT 4; GEORGE WALLACE SR CITIZENS CENTER; MACHINE 1
Chief Inspector –
Dell Mackey
Inspector –
Dot Godfrey
Chief Clerk –
Karen Drenner
Clerk – Judy Buchanan
Clerk – Flora Naler
BEAT 4; GEORGE WALLACE SR CITIZENS CENTER; MACHINE 2
Inspector –
Sammee Dabbs
Chief Clerk –
Gwinette Watson
Clerk – Thelma Hodge
Clerk – Veronica Fish
Clerk – Lori Allen
BEAT 5 BOX 1; HOKES BLUFF
COMMUNITY
CENTER; MACHINE 1
Chief Inspector – Towana Fuqua
Inspector –
Rod Rylander
Chief Clerk –
Linda Johnson
Clerk – Dale Jakiel
Clerk – Patricia Nanc
Clerk – Kenneth Means
Clerk – Melody Strozier
Publication Date:
February 27, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to extend the number of continuous days that lodging must be supplied before the lodging tax no longer applies; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-28-91.02, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
§45-28-91.02
(1) Beginning October 1, 2016, 2026, the first four hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($491,000) of the annual proceeds of any lodging tax due Etowah County pursuant to Section 45-28-243, Section 45-28-243.01, or any other lodging tax payable to the county shall be paid into the county treasury to be distributed to the Etowah County Tourism Board established by this part to be used to carry out the purposes of this part. The remaining portion of the proceeds shall be distributed to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority
(2) Notwithstanding
any provision of Section 45-28-243 or Section 45-28-243.01, the lodging taxes levied by Section 45-28-243 and Section 45-28-243.01 shall not apply to rooms, lodgings, or accommodations supplied for a period of 30180 continuous days or more in any place.”
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6 and 13, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILLTO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to amend Section 45-28-243, Code of Alabama 1975; to increase the amount of time necessary for accommodations supplied to be exempt from privilege and license tax in the county.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-28-243 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ45-28-243
(a) In Etowah County, there is hereby levied and imposed, in addition to all other taxes of every kind now imposed by law, a privilege or license tax upon every person, firm, or corporation engaging in the business of renting or furnishing any room or rooms, lodging, or accommodations to transients in any hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, tourist cabin, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished to transients for a consideration, in an amount of two percent of the charge for such room, rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, including the charge for use or rental of personal property and services furnished in such the room. There is exempted from the tax levied under this section any taxes on rentals or services under Division 1, commencing with Section 40-23-1, of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 40. The tax shall not apply to rooms, lodgings, or accommodations supplied for a period of 30 180 continuous days or more in any place.
(b) Municipal privilege license taxes which are levied and collected by the application of a flat percentage rate on gross sales or gross receipts from sales, and which are passed on directly by the licensee-seller to the purchaser-consumer or user shall be excluded from gross sales or gross receipts, as the case may be, in the computation of the tax herein levied in this section.
(c) The tax herein levied in this section shall be collected in the same manner as the state lodgings tax as provided in Chapter 26, Title 40, and shall be additional thereto; and the net proceeds thereof of the tax shall be payable to the county general fund for the purposes on of promoting tourism and beautification. Such The funds shall be used as follows: Fifty percent for the support and promotion of tourism and fifty 50 percent for the support and promotion of beautification and ecology as determined by the resolutions of the Clean and Beautiful Community Commission and the Gadsden-Etowah County Tourism Board. The State Department of Revenue shall promulgate such adopt rules and regulations and provide such forms and instructions as are necessary to implement this section.”
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced inthe 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to amend Section 45-28-121, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for the membership of the personnel board.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-28-121 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ45-28-121
(a) In Etowah County, there is hereby created and established a personnel department for the government and control of all employees and appointees holding positions in the classified service, as defined in Section 45-28-121.03.
(b)(1) The personnel department shall consist of a personnel board and a personnel director. The personnel board shall consist of five members. Three members shall be appointed for a term of six years each as follows: One to be appointed by
a. Upon the term of the member who is a joint appointee of the judge of probate judge and the sheriff of the county; one to be expiring on September 30, 2028, one member appointed by the judge of probate.
b. Upon the term of the member appointed by the county commission; and one to be appointed as expiring on September 30, 2030, one member appointed by the county commission upon the recommendation of the county engineer.
c. Upon the term of the member who is a joint appointee of the county tax assessor and the county tax collector; however, the terms for the above three named initial appointees shall be staggered. For the first appointments the joint appointee of the probate judge and the sheriff of the county shall be for two years; the first appointee by the county commission shall be for a term of four years; and the first joint appointee by the county tax assessor and county tax collector shall be for six years. The other two members of the board shall be appointed for one-year terms. One of the additional members shall be appointed annually expiring on September 30, 2026, one member appointed by the revenue commissioner.
d. Upon the term of the member appointed by the President of the Etowah County Chamber of Commerce; and one member shall be appointed annually expiring on September 30, 2026, one member appointed by the county commission upon the recommendation of the chief administrative officer.
e. Upon the term of the member appointed by the President of the Etowah County Labor Council expiring on September 30, 2026, one member appointed by the President of the Northeast Alabama Labor Council.
(2) Subsequent terms on the board shall be for four years and shall begin on October 1.
(c) The members of the board shall be qualified electors of the county. No person shall be appointed to the board who holds any salaried public office or employment with the county, nor shall any member, while a member of the board or for a period of one year after he or she has ceased to be a member, be eligible for appointment to any salaried office or employment in the service of the county or any county elective office.
(d) For regular meetings of the board or special hearings or meetings of the board relating to a pending disciplinary action, each member shall receive sixty dollars ($60) per diem, not to exceed one hundred eighty dollars ($180) per month paid from the county treasury, and the chair shall receive seventy-five dollars ($75) per diem, not to exceed two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) per month paid from the county treasury.”
Section 2. This act shall become effective on July 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILLTO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to repeal Sections 45-28-120, 45-28-140, 45-28-160, and 45-28-220, Code of Alabama 1975, as obsolete.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) Section 45-28-120, Code of Alabama 1975, requiring Etowah County to pay health insurance premiums of laid-off employees, is repealed.
(b) Section 45-28-140, Code of Alabama 1975, authorizing the county commission, by resolution, to allow certain charitable and volunteer organizations to have equipment
repaired and to purchase gasoline or motor fuel from the county at cost, is repealed.
(c) Section 45-28-160, Code of Alabama 1975, authorizing any county officer or person designated to draw warrants or checks on the county treasury to use mechanical or facsimile devices for signatures on warrants or checks, is repealed.
(d) Section 45-28-220, Code of Alabama 1975, requiring every applicant for a license to hold a public concert or other event to have written prior approval from the Etowah
CountyCommission two weeks before the date of the event, is repealed.
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
