Legals for 10/30/2026 – 11/05/2026

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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 Joshua Bates, Tori Bates to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Solutions of Colorado, LLC, its successors and assigns dated April 29, 2024; said mortgage being recorded on May 8, 2024 as Instrument No. 3573811 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Planet Home Lending, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2026, Page 3615972 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Planet Home Lending, 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 November 25, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT 33, AS SHOWN ON THE CYPRESS GARDENS SUBDIVISION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN MAP BOOK L, PAGE 27, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Said property is commonly known as 2275 Cypress Bend Cir, Hokes Bluff, 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 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, went 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, if applicable.* The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements, if applicable. 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 Rule is the subject of ongoing litigation in several jurisdictions. We suggest that you seek your own legal counsel if you have questions about the status of the Rule and its applicability to your sale, if any.

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, if applicable.

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

[email protected]

File No. 26-08708AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger

10/23/2026,10/30/2026,11/06/2026

26-08708AL

October 23, 30, and November 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 Leahgrace Claire Thompson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for GenWay Home Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns dated March 6, 2026; said mortgage being recorded on March 11, 2026 in Deed Book 2026, Page 3605836 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Planet Home Lending, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2026, Page 3615364 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: The south 48 feet of Lot Number Fifteen (15), in Block Number Nine (9), of Walnut Park Addition according to map or plat thereof as the same appears of record in Book of Town Plats “B”, Page 117, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements thereon.

Said property is commonly known as 302 Clark St, Gadsden, AL 35904.

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.

PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

[email protected]

File No. 26-09108AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger 10/23/2026,10/30/2026,11/06/2026

26-09108AL

October 23, 30, and November 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 Joshua Llewellyn Knowles, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Federal Bank, A FSB, its successors and assigns dated June 7, 2024; said mortgage being recorded on June 7, 2024 as Instrument No. 3575390 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3600817 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, 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 December 3, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Thirty-Three (33) in Block Number One (1) in Rolling Green Farm Tracts Number One (1), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 265, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 368 Riverside Drive, Gadsden, AL 35903.

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

[email protected]

File No. 26-08229AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

October 23, 30, and November 6, 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 Auto Doctors of Attalla, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, to Emblem Credit Union on the 24th day of March, 2026, said mortgage being recorded in Book 2026, Page 3606408, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, along with that certain assignments of leases and rents executed by Auto Doctors of Attalla, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, to Emblem Credit Union on the 24th day of March, 2026, said assignment of leases and rents being recorded in Book 2026, Page 3606409, 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 rear Courthouse door Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 6th day of November, 2026, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, in Block 2, of the Stowers Rearrangement of portions of the Attalla Iron and Steel Company’s Addition, as recorded in Plat Book B, Pages 292-293, in Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama and Lots 11 and 12, in Block 10, of the Stowers Rearrangement of portions of the Attalla Iron and Steel Company’s Addition, as recorded in Plat Book B Pages 292-293 in Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mort-gage, 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. Pro-grams 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.

Emblem Credit Union

Dana L. Rice,

Its Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, PC

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden,

AL. 35902

October 30, 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 Labrena Artessa Brewster, an unmarried woman and Linda C Brewster, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Federal Bank, its successors and assigns dated November 30, 2011; said mortgage being recorded on December 7, 2011 as Instrument No. 3359124 as having been modified by an agreement recorded as Instrument No. 3420139 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2026, Page 3616772 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, 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 December 9, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Numbers One (1) and Three (3), in Block Number One (1) of the Glendale Subdivision to East Gadsden, according to the map or plat thereof as the same appears of record in Plat Book “E”, Page 53, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 1031 Springfield Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35903.

Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

[email protected]

File No. 26-09170AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

October 30, November 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 Lee Investment Consultants, LLC, to John Hayes, a married man on the 14th day of April, 2013, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument No. 3384268, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, also that certain mortgage executed by Lee Investment Consultants, LLC, to John Hayes, a married man on the 15th day of February 2019, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument No. 3479887, 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, J. Lance Smith, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the rear Courthouse door Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 23rd day of November, 2026, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Commencing at a nail in concrete marking the Northwest Corner, SW 4 of the NW 4, Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 7 East, thence along the North line of said forty North 87 degrees 40 minutes 04 seconds East 308.00 feet to a point; thence South 02 degrees 20 minutes 30seconds East 20.56 feet to a pinch pipe, also being the point of beginning; thence North 87 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds East 220.26 feet to a point; thence Sout 01 degrees 42 minutes 16 seconds East 173.71 feet to a CPF, Walker; thence South 83 degrees 31 minutes 22 seconds West 120.64 feet to the CPF, Walker; thence South 86 degrees 39 minutes 47 seconds West 101.98 feet to a grader blade; thence North 01 degrees 06 minutes 27 seconds West 184.24 feet to the point of beginning.

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.

John Hayes, a married man

BY:

J. Lance Smith, his Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, PC

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, AL 35902

October 30, November 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 Lee Investment Consultants, LLC, to John Hayes, a married man on the 15th day of February, 2015, said mortgage being recorded in Instrument No. 3479886, 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, J. Lance Smith, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash in front of the rear Courthouse door Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 23rd day of November, 2026, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

PIN: 25220; 25219; 25221:

All that part of Tract 13 of the J.T. Morris Farms Tract lying above that certain datum Plane of 512 feet above mean sea level as established by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey as adjusted in January 1955.

Save and Except: any portion thereof contained within the Plat of Riverview Addition Number 2 to Hokes Bluff as same appears of record in Plat Book “F”, Page 5, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and,

Save and Except: any portion thereof which would be either alone or together with other lands entirely surrounded by waters of the Coosa River or its tributaries such river or its tributaries be raised and back up to the 512 datum plane.

Subject to: all rights of the Alabama Power Company as set forth in instruments recorded in Book 7F, Page 321 and Book 1060, page 534, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

PIN: 92003:

To reach the point of beginning of a tract or parcel of land described herein commence where the North line of North Sibert Street intersects the East R/W line of Main Street and run East along the North line of North Sibert Street a distance of 133 feet to the point of beginning; thence run North and parallel to the East R/W line of Main Street for a distance of 124 feet to a point; thence run East and parallel with the South line of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 for a distance of 127 feet to a point; thence run South and parallel to the East R/W line of Main Street to a point in the South line of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4; thence run Westerly and along said South line to a point in the Easterly line of North Sibert Street; thence run Westerly and along the East line of said street to the point of beginning. Said description embracing a portion of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.

PIN: 28015; 92004; 84458; 28006:

A part of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of Section 14 Township 12 South, Range 7 East, Etowah County, Alabama and being more particularly described as follows: Commence at a existing axle at the Purported Southeast corner of the NW1/4 of the NW1/4 of said Section 14; thence S88°55’33”W, 433.30’ to a capped rebar found, (Dowdy); Said point being the point of beginning of the tract of land being herein described; thence run S89°52’18”W, 315.57’ to a iron pin found ½” solid rod; thence run N02°47’18”E, 113.42 feet to a ¾” rebar found; thence run S89°52’18”W 125.01 feet to a ¾” rebar found; thence run S02°47’18”W 108.33 feet to a ¾” rebar found, at the North 60’ Right of Way (R.O.W) of Sibert Street; thence run, along said North R.O.W N85°20’22”W 139.50’ to a point at the intersection of the North 60’ R.O.W of Sibert Street and the East Variable R.O.W of Main Street; thence run along the East variable R.O.W of Main Street, North along a curve with a Length of 65.48 and a Radius of 389.36 to a point; thence run along the East variable R.O.W of Main Street, N00°24’38”W, 347.94 feet to a ½” Capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence, leaving said R.O.W. run N87°04’10”E, 100.00’ to a ½” capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run N02°28’15’W, 208.00 feet to a capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run N88°15’05”E, 611.85 feet to a ½” capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run S04°54’56”W, 61.24’ to a ½” capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run S88°14’24”W, 77.83 feet to a ½” capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run S03°41’45”W, 203.06 feet to a ½” capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run S04°22’32”W, 199.52’ to a ½” capped rebar found (Dowdy); thence run S04°10’27”W, 195.70’ to a 1/25” capped rebar found (Dowdy); Said point being the point of beginning of the tract of land being herein described.

PIN: 28173:

Commencing at a ½” rebar marking the North West corner of lot 17 Block 1 J.C Morris Subdivision, lying on the Eastern 40’ right of way (R.O.W) of Sibert Road, in Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County Alabama; Said point being the point of beginning of the tract of land being herein described; thence, leaving said R.O.W, run S89°53’13”E for a distance of 212.74’ to an existing ½” rebar found; thence run N90°00’00”E, for a distance of 50.00’ to an existing ½” rebar found; thence run N90°00’00”E, for a distance of 100.00’ to an existing 5/8” rebar found at the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road; thence run, along said R.O.W, S07°23’33”W, for a distance of 141.36’ to a point at the intersection of the North 50’ R.O.W of Third Street and the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road; thence run, along said R.O.W of Third Street, N89°50’06”W, for a distance of 228.32’ to a point at the intersection of the North 50’ R.O.W of Third Street and the East 40’ R.O.W of Sibert Road; thence run, along said R.O.W of Sibert Road, N39°42’37”W, for a distance of 181.92’ to an ½” rebar found; Said point being the point of beginning of the tract of land being herein described; said property being a portion of Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama, and being lots 17, 18, 19, 20 and a portion of lot 21 J.C Morris Subdivision Block 1 Plat E-59.

PIN: 28172:

Commencing at a ½” rebar marking the North West corner of lot Block 1 J.C Morris Subdivision, lying on the Eastern 40’ right of way (R.O.W) of Sibert Road, in Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County Alabama; Thence leaving said R.O.W, run S89°53’13”E for a distance of 212.74’ to an existing ½” rebar found; thence N90°00’00”E, for a distance of 50.00’ feet to an existing ½” rebar found; thence run N90°00’00”E, for a distance of 100.00’ to an existing 5/8” rebar found at the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road; thence run, along said R.O.W, S07°23’33”W, for a distance of 141.36’ to a point at the intersection of the North 50’ R.O.W of Third Street and the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road; thence, leaving said R.O.W, run S05°48’00”W, for a distance of 50.24’ to a point at the intersection of the South 50’ R.O.W of Third Street and the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road; Said point being the point of beginning of the tract of land being herein described; thence run, along R.O.W of Appalachian Road, S05°48’00”W, for a distance of 162.26’ to a point at the intersection of the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road and the North East 40’ R.O.W of Sibert Road; thence run, along said R.O.W of Sibert Road, N44°59’17”W, for a distance of 228.98’ to a point at the intersection of the North East 40’ R.O.W of Sibert Road and the South 50’ R.O.W of Third Street; thence run along said R.O.W of Third Street, S89°50’60”E, for a distance of 178.28’ to a point at the intersection of the South 50’ R.O.W of Third Street and the West 110’ R.O.W of Appalachian Road; Said point being the point of beginning of the tract of land herein described; said property being a portion of Section 14, Township 12 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County Alabama and being a portion of lots 10 and 11 J.C Morris Subdivision Block 2 Plat E-59.

PIN: 28174; 28175:

Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16 of Block 2 of the J C Morris Subdivision as same appears of record in Plat Book “E”, page 59, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.

PIN:97229:

Commence at a 1” pipe marking the NE corner of tract (15), J.T. Morris Farm (AKA NE corner of Fraction “A”, Section 10, T-12-S, R-7-E), as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 120, in the Etowah County Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, said point on the Westerly R/W of Johnson Road (50’ R/W), thence S 04 degrees 56 minutes 45 seconds 49.95 feet along the East line of said tract (15) and along said R/W to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence leaving said East line of said tract (15) and said R/W N 89 degrees 39 minutes 15 seconds West 210.00 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), said point being the point of beginning. Thence South 04 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds West 170.21 feet to a crimped pipe, thence South 04 degrees 51 minutes 02 seconds West 249.26 feet to a crimped pipe, thence South 89 degrees 37 minutes 37 seconds East 209.55 feet to a pinched pipe on the East line of said tract (15), thence South 04 degrees 56 minutes 38 seconds West 861.43 feet along said East line of said Tract (15) to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence South 89 degrees 24 minutes 54 seconds West 498.62 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS) on the approximate 51; contour, thence along said approximate 512’ contour, the following chord bearings and distances: North 13 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds West 108.59 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 03 degrees 38 minutes 53seconds East 145.71 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 25 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East 94.77 feet to a point, thence North 05 degrees 42 minutes 27 seconds East 53.89 feet to a point, thence North 34 degrees 56 minutes 08 seconds West 53.43 feet to a point, thence North 43 degrees 06 minutes 14 seconds West 46.93 feet to a point, thence North 21 degrees 32 minutes 29 seconds West 73.77 feet to a point, thence North 68 degrees 04 minutes 13 seconds West 28.86 feet to a point, thence South 86 degrees 27 minutes 17 seconds West 51.56 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 66 degrees 24 minutes 01 seconds West 33.01 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 15 degrees 39 minutes 54 seconds West 184.35 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 38 degrees 54 minutes 18 seconds West 107.61 feet to a point, thence North 27 degrees 04 minutes 23 seconds West 90.78 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 12 degrees 06 minutes 10 seconds West 4904 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence leaving said approximate 512 contour South 89 degrees 39 minutes 50 seconds East 647.67 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 04 degrees 56 minutes 20 seconds East 340.28 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 21 seconds East 60.00 feet to the point of beginning.

Also a 50’ Access Easement described as follows:

Begin at a 1” pipe marking the NE corner of Tract (15), J.T. Morris Farms (aka NE corner of Fraction ”A”, Section 10, T-12-S, R-7-E), as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 120, in the Etowah County Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, said point on the Westerly R/W of Johnson Road (50’ R/W), thence South 04 degrees 56 minutes 45 seconds 49.95 feet along the East line of said Tract (15) and along said R/W to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence leaving said East line of said tract (15) and said R/W North 89 degrees 39 minutes 15 seconds West 210.00 feet to a ½” rebar capped (CA-497-LS), thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 21 seconds West 619.71 feet to a point, thence South 22 degrees 22 minutes 37 seconds East 153.79 feet to a point, thence South 06 degrees 21 minutes 31 seconds East 193.94 feet to a point, thence North 89 degrees 39 minutes 50 seconds West 60.06 feet to a point, thence North 06 degrees 27 minutes 57 seconds West 180.39 feet to a point, thence North 20 degrees 55 minutes 55 seconds West 217.48 feet to a point on the North line of said Tract (15), thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 21 seconds East 912.05 feet to the point of beginning, and the end of said easement.

John Hayes, a married man

J. Lance Smith, his Attorney

Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, PC

P. O. Box 129

Gadsden, AL 35902

October 30, November 6 and 13, 2026

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POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by April J Pruitt, an unmarried woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Southern Home Mortgage Corp., its successors and assigns, on September 8, 2017, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on September 8, 2017, as Instrument No. 3456279, as Instrument No. 3456732.Freedom Mortgage Corporation, 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 August 20, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Commence at a point that is North 29 degrees 27 minutes 24 seconds West 60.27 feet from the Southeast corner (RRSF) of the NE1/4 of the SE1/4 of Section 13, said point being located on the approximate North right of way of John L. Gap Road and the approximate west right of way of Leeth Gap Cutoff Road; thence run North 84 degrees 24 minutes 42 seconds West along and with said approximate North right of way of John L. Gap Road 337.61 feet to a point (IPR angle iron); thence North 01 degree 11 minutes 52 seconds West leaving said right of way 352.40 feet to a point (IPS) and the point of beginning; thence from said point of beginning run South 76 degrees 16 minutes 34 seconds East 353.33 feet to a point (IPS), said point being located on the approximate West right of way of Leeth Gap Cutoff Road; thence run North and along the West right-of-way line of Leeth Gap Cutoff Road a distance of 520.00 feet, more or less, to a point being the Southeast corner of the parcel conveyed to Julie Lankford by deed recorded in as Document #D-2003-486, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama; thence run North 82 degrees 38 minutes 19 seconds West and along the Southerly line of said Lankford tract 353.89 feet, more or less, to the Southwest corner thereof; thence run South in a direct line 455.00 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.

More Commonly Known as: 1395 Leeth Gap Cutoff Road, Boaz, AL 35956

This Property will be sold on as “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 is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

THIS FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO JANUARY 7, 2027 AT THE TIME AND PLACE SET FORTH ABOVE.

Freedom Mortgage Corporation (“Transferee”)

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 705

Birmingham, AL 35244

Phone: (801) 355-2886

October 30, 2026

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POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tony David Battles and Veda Evelyn Battles, husband and wife and David Earl Battles, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee as nominee for Family Savings Credit Union, its successors and assigns, on July 23, 2025, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on July 29, 2025 at Book 2025, at Page 3595491. Renasant 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 September 9, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

To reach the point of beginning, commence at the point of intersection of the Northwest right of way of Highway #11 and the Northerly right of way line of the Old Crudup Road and run in a Southwesterly direction along the Northwest right of way of Highway #11 a distance of 373.7 feet to a point, said point being the point of beginning; and being the Southern-most corner of the property described in Deed Book 1437, Page 253, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. From the point of beginning run Northwesterly and along the Southwesterly line of said “1437-253” tract and 211 feet to the Westernmost corner of said tract, thence Southwesterly along the line parallel with the Northwestern right of way of Highway #11 to a point in the centerline of a ditch, said point, also being in the Northeasterly line of the Ray Woodard property, thence Southwesterly of centerline of said ditch and along the line of the Ray Woodard property to the Northwest line of Highway #11, thence Northeasterly along the line of the Ray Woodard property to the Northwest line of Highway 411, thence Northeasterly along the line of Highway 411 to the point of beginning, and embracing a portion of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Four (4) Township Eleven (11) South, Range Six (6) East and a portion of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Nine (9) Township Eleven (11) South, Range Six (6) of Huntsville Meridian, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

More Commonly Known as: 1416 Valley Drive, Attalla, AL 35954

This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, ex-pressed 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 is pur-chase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

THIS FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 9, 2026 AT THE TIME AND PLACE SET FORTH ABOVE.

Renasant Bank (“Transferee”)

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 705

Birmingham, AL 35244

Phone: (801) 355-2886

October 30, 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 John Brackett Moore, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Zillow Home Loans, LLC, on January 12, 2024, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3568818; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, 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 September 10, 2025, 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: A tract or parcel of land described as beginning at a point in the center of the Public Road leading to Formans Lake and on the North line of Fractional Section Four (4) Township Twelve (12) Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian. Said beginning point is 176 feet measured along said North line Westerly from the North East corner of the Northeast Quarter of the above described Fractional Section, and thence run along the said North line run in a Southerly direction a distance of Three Hundred Ninety Two feet more or less to a point in the center of the Public Road leading from the Old Walnut Grove road to Formans Lake and from the center or from this point run in an Easterly Direction and meandering said road to the beginning point which is the center of the said road and on the said North line of the Fractional Section 4, and embracing a portion of the North East Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Fractional Section 4, Township (12) South of Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County, Alabama and being and lying west of Big Wills Creek containing two and 55/100 acres more or less, save and except however, that certain one half acres heretofore conveyed by W. B. Horton and wife, Ola Horton to Jackie Mims and wife, Lola Mims, by deed dated 27th February, 1951, and recorded in books 460, Page 279, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, said land being conveyed subject to the rights of the public to us the South 15 feet for road purposes, minerals in the above described property is reserved. Together with all improvements located thereon. Property street address for informational purposes: 3125 Miller Hollow Road, Attalla, AL 35954. 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 fees and 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. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 10, 2025 until November 19, 2025, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from November 19, 2025 until January 21, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from January 21, 2026 until April 1, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from April 1, 2026 until June 10, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from June 10, 2026 until August 19, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from August 19, 2026 until October 28, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from October 28, 2026 until January 5, 2027, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-06342-PM-AL

PUBLICATION DATES: August 22, 2025, August 29, 2025, September 5, 2025, September 26, 2025, December 5, 2025, March 13, 2026, April 24, 2026, June 12, 2026, August 28, 2026, October 30, 2026. NEWSPAPER: The Messenger

October 30, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Randy Box was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/21/2026 over the Estate of Glenna Boyd Caldwell, 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

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Sharon Russell Hall and Robert L. Posey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/22/2026 to the Estate of Joyce Lorraine Woods Posey, 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

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Brad Jackson Addison was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/20/2026 over the Estate of Trula Faye Addison, 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

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Stephen Craig Teague was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/16/2026 to the Estate of Chilton O. Teague, 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

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Michael Berry McMillan was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/14/2026 to the Estate of Jan Wynn McMillan, 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

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Latalia Riley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/09/2026 to the Estate of Larry Dewayne Riley 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Joseph Hutchins was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/15/2026 to the Estate of Paul Norris Hutchins, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Joe Lynn Washburn was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/15/2026 over the Estate of Bobby Joe Washburn, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Catherine Lance Pope was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/11/2026 to the Estate of Bobby Joe Lance, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Susannah Quigley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/09/2026 to the Estate of Nancy Beane, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Tommy Ray Early was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/29/2026 over the Estate of Thomas Edward Walker, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

James H. Griffin was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/09/2026 to the Estate of Henrietta Griffin, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Jesse Lee McCain was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/03/2026 to the Estate of Barry Jay McCain, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Catherine Lance Pope was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/10/2026 to the Estate of John Clanton Martin, 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

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAVID MICHAEL SIMS, DECEASED.

Case No.: 2025-00553

TO: Any and all persons interested in the Estate of David Michael Sims, deceased

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Daniel J. Sims, as an heir of the Estate of David

Michael Sims, filed a Petition to Declare Presumption of Death and for Letters of Administration on the 15th day of September, 2026.

You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 16th day of

November, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the petition should be denied.

DONE THIS THE 7th DAY OF October 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ERIC HUNTER, DECEASED.

Case No.: 2025-00302

TO: Alabama Medicaid Agency, USDA, Sherry Hutt, Tony Hunter, Christina Gardner, Jimmy Hunter, Jr., Stephen Hunter, Amanda Smith, Deanna Pruitt, Denise Pollard, Christopher Alford, Thomas Alford, Michael Alford, Cathy Lankford, Kristionna Meeks, Traci Sims, Misty Smith, Adam Hunter, C.H. and Kaylee Hunter, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court a Petition for Final Settlement and to Sell Real Property in the Estate of Richard Eric Hunter, deceased.

You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 17th day of November, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the said Petition for Final Settlement and to Sell Real Property in the Estate of Richard Eric Hunter, deceased, should not be granted.

DONE THIS THE 14th DAY OF October 2076.

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT EDWARD CROW, DECEASED.

Case No.: 2025-00499

TO: Bobby Crow, Stephen Woodard, Danielle Woodard, Guy Woodard, Charles Vann Crow, Tracy Dewayne Crow, Marie Crow Dendy, Wylene Crow Bynum, Wanda Woodard Daniels, Douglas Crow, Michelle Rinker, Agatha Crow Davis, Michael Rinker; 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 Robert Edward Crow, 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 18th day of December, 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 Robert Edward Crow, 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 16th DAY OF October, 2026

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: YANG “KUMI” FLYNN, INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2026-241

TO: Any interested party

Please take notice that a PETITION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 23 day of NOVEMBER 2026 at 1:00P.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 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.

Scott Hassell

PROBATE JUDGE

October 30, November 6 and 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: LAURA LEE WRIGHT, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2026-547

TO: Cathy Whitmore and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown

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 Pro-bate, and further, that the 30th day of NOVEMBER, 2026 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 22ND DAY OF OCTOBER 2026

Scott Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 30, November 6, and 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: MILFORD LEON GARMON, III, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2026-643

TO: Trent Garmon and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT AND/OR SERVICES of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 7th day of DECEMBER 2026 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 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 30, November 6 and 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: CATHERINE PATE, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2026-647

TO: Richard Pate and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown

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 Pro-bate, and further, that the 9th day of DECEMBER, 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 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026

Scott Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 30, November 6, and 13, 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 Donna Allred and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Donna Allred was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 27th day of OCTOBER 2026.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 1st day of DECEMBER 2026, 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

October 30, November 6, and 13, 2026

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LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rainbow City, Alabama’s Appropriate Municipal Official, pursuant to Ordinance No. 565, has made a finding that a building located on the following described property is a dangerous building because it is unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance and is subject to demolition:

STREET ADDRESS:

404 Williams Avenue, Rainbow City, AL 35906

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Lot Number Three (3), and the South 5 feet of Lot Number Four (4), Block 4, First Addition to Rainbow Estates, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “F”, page 335, Probate Office, Etowah County, lying and being in Rainbow City, Alabama.

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

15-09-30-0-001-181.000, PPIN 47913

All persons interested in said property are hereby notified that if the unsafe or dangerous condition is not remedied by demolition of said building on said property within 45 days of October 2, 2026, the demolition will be accomplished by the City and the cost thereof assessed against said property. In the meantime, it is ordered that said building and said property be and remain vacated.

A public hearing as provided for by Section 8(a) set forth in Ordinance No. 565 will be held on this matter in the Council Chambers at the Rainbow City Hall, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, Alabama, on December 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in the status of these proceedings should inquire with the Rainbow City Clerk at (256) 413-1217 or at 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, Alabama.

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE

STREET ADDRESS:

4504 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

A lot or parcel of land being 150’ x 300’ x 245.67’ x 300’ being a portion of Lot Number Nine (9) in Block “B” in the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 26-27, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama.

Also being described as: A lot or parcel of land being the northern 300 feet of Lot Number Nine (9) in Block “B” in the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, being 150’ x 300’ x 245.67’ x 300’, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 26-27, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama.

Further identified in the records of the Revenue Office, Etowah County, Alabama, as Pin #57169 and as parcel # 20-01-01-0-001-018.000.

PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:

20-01-01-0-001-018.000, PPIN 57169

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Be it known that on 10-20-2026 the Etowah County Commission voted to vacate a portion of Higgenbotham Road, Etowah County, Alabama. Said road being in Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of

Section 11, T-10-S, R-7-E of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama. The resolution to vacate said roadway does hereby destroy the force and effect of any dedication of said roadway because of its appearance on the map of Etowah County, Alabama.

October 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION PURSUANT TO ALA. CODE § 40-10-197(i)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the Order Resetting Public Auction entered October 23, 2026, by the Honorable Sonny J. Steen, Circuit Judge, in the above-styled tax lien foreclosure action, and pursuant to Ala. Code § 40-10-197(i), the real property described below will be sold at public auction as follows:

The public sale will occur on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and will occur at the main entrance of the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The property to be sold is described as follows:

Lot 6, Block 2 of the Goodwater Heights Addition as recorded in Plat Book B, Page 279 as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.

The manner and terms of the sale are as follows:

1. The property will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, subject to confirmation by the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

2. The minimum bid, as set by the Court pursuant to Ala. Code § 40-10-197(i)(5), is $7,202.87.

3. The highest bidder must pay a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $2,500.00 immediately upon being declared the highest bidder. The deposit will be applied to the purchase price.

4. The balance of the high bid must be delivered to the Circuit Clerk of Etowah County, 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite 202, Gadsden, Alabama 35901, in cash or certified funds, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2026.

5. If the highest bidder fails to pay the balance timely, the next highest bidder must pay its bid amount to the Circuit Clerk within twenty-four (24) hours of the highest bidder’s default. If the next highest bidder also fails to pay, the sale will be void. A defaulting highest bidder’s deposit will be applied to court costs, attorney’s fees, and commissioner’s fees as determined by the Court at the confirmation hearing.

6. The sale is subject to confirmation by the Court at a later date. Upon confirmation, the Court will enter judgment vesting title in the successful bidder and will direct the Circuit Clerk to execute and deliver a clerk’s deed.

This notice is also posted at the Etowah County Judicial Building as required by Ala. Code § 40-10-197(i)(4). For further information, contact the Circuit Clerk of Etowah County at (256) 549-2150 or the undersigned counsel.

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

256-547-7200

October 30, November 6 and 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

MERCURY FUNDING, LLC, Plaintiff,

PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, HAVING A PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF 21-02-09-0-001-052.000, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE PARAGRAPHS BELOW,

AND

LISA TUCK; JILL DEAN a/k/a MELANIE JILL DEAN; BRIAN TUCK; KELLY TUCK; THE HEIRS OF RUBY H. DEAN a/k/a Ruby Jo Harris Dean; and FICTITIOUS DEFENDANTS A, B, C, and D, being those persons or entities claiming an interest in, or possession of, certain real property located in Etowah County, Alabama, and more particularly described below,

Defendants.

CIVIL ACTION NO.: 31-CV-2025-900145.00

The heirs of Ruby H. Dean a/k/a Ruby Jo Harris Dean, and any person or entity claiming an interest in the property described in the style of the Verified Amended Complaint In Rem must answer the Verified Amended Complaint In Rem filed by Mercury Funding, LLC (“Mercury Funding”), seeking possession and quiet title to that certain property more particularly described as follows:

ETOWAH COUNTY PARCEL NO.: 21-02-09-0-001-052.000

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot # 16 in Jenkins Addition to Southside, Alabama, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 5, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama

ADDRESS: 3160 Jenkins Circle North, Gadsden, Alabama 35907

within 30 days from the last publication date, and serve a copy of same to William S. Hereford, the attorney for Mercury Funding, whose address is Burr & Forman LLP, 420 North 20th Street, Suite 3400, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, or, thereafter, a judgment for possession and quiet title by default may be entered against them in Case Number 31-CV-2025-900145.00, Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

Done this the 21st day of Oct. 2026.

CASSANDRA JOHNSON

CLERK CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

October 23, 30,

November 6 and 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION FOR PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY SALE AND DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

NANCY HUNT, PLAINTIFF

CASE NO.: CV2026-900468

JEFFREY HOWARD OWEN, DEFENDANTS.

NOTICE ISSUED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFENDANT: JEFFREY HOWARD OWEN, and any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming any future contingent, reversionary, reminder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described real property:

A tract of land described as beginning at a point in the North line of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 which is 54.8 feet West of the Northeast corner of said forty, and from thence run in a Southerly direction and parallel with the East line of said forty to a point in the South line of said forty; thence in a Westerly direction and along said South line to the Southwest corner of said forty; thence in a Northerly direction and along the West line of said forty to the Northwest corner of said forty; thence in an Easterly direction and along the North line of said forty to the point of beginning, and being a portion of the SE1/4 of the NE1/4 in Section 30, Township 11 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.

Please take notice that Nancy Hunt has filed an action in the Circuit Court of Etowah County seeking partition of real property by sale and division to the above described property. The above named defendant, whose whereabouts are unknown and/or has not been personally served with process despite the efforts described in the record of this case, must answer said Complaint on or before December 14, 2026, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against the said Defendants in Etowah County Circuit Court Case Number CV-2026-900468.

Done this 21st day of October, 2026.

CASSANDRA JOHNSON,

Clerk of the Court

J. Lance Smith

Attorney for Plaintiff

200 Chestnut Street, Suite A

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 543-3664

October 23, 30, November 6 and 13, 2026

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: GADSDEN STREET CRIME/NARCOTICS UNIT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

PLAINTIFF

CIVIL DIVISION

V.S.

CASE NO:CV-26-900506-CDR

$1,611.00 U.S. Currency

Glock 21 SN# WHR480

Smith & Wesson 38 Special

SN# DJZ6165

DEFENDANTS

In Re: Eddie Ricardo Lowery

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE

INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY AND FIREARMS:

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 firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 1st day of December 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 30th day of September, 2026

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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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

PLAINTIFF

CIVIL DIVISION

V.S.

CASE NO: CV-26-900503-SJS

$3,366.00 U.S. Currency

Glock 19 SN# 30623

Ruger P89 SN# 315-57789

Mercedez C250

VIN # WDDGJ4HB8CF926954

American Tactical Omni Hybrid

SN# NS344647

DEFENDANTS

In Re: Larry Dwan Smith, Jr.

TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE

INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARMS, AND VEHICLE:

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, firearms, and vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 29th day of September, 2026

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION

STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ETOWAH COUNTY DRUG ENFORCECMENT UNIT,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

PLAINTIFF

CIVIL DIVISION

V.S.

CASE NO: CV-26-80-BTC

$1,117.00 U.S. Currency

DEFENDANTS

In Re: Justin Jamale Brewster

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 30th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.

DONE this the 29th day of September, 2026

Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk

Etowah County, Alabama

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN RE THE MATTER OF: K.W., A MINOR CHILD

CASE NO.: JU-2025-63.02

TO: Quintarius Lavontay Swann

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 K. W. born 11/15/2025 to Ayana Samiria Willliams. 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. Stallings, Assistant Attorney General, STATE OF ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 204 South River St., Centre, AL 35960, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or a termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court may appoint an attorney if requested. Should the parent desire a court-appointed attorney, application should be made immediately upon receipt of notice of the action by contacting the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama on or before the 12th day of November 2026.

Cassandra Johnson

Circuit Clerk of Etowah County, Alabama

Attorney for Petitioner:

Sheri W. Stallings

Assistant Attorney General

Etowah County Department of Human Resources

204 South River Street

Centre, Alabama 35960

October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2026

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JOB COMPLETION

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC hereby gives notice of completion Patching, Leveling and Resurfacing designated areas within the City of Southside, Etowah County, Alabama. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on October 16, and ending on October 30, 2026. All claims should be filed at Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC P.O. Box 1890, Gadsden, Alabama, 35902 during this period.

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC

PO. Box 1890

Gadsden, AL. 35902

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that A & S Electrical Contractors, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for Construction of Parking Lot Lighting at Southside Athletics, at Etowah County, Alabama for Etowah County Board of Education, Owner, 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 B. Craig Lipscomb Architect 422 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901.

A & S Electrical Contractors, Inc.

906 Nuckolls Street

Gadsden, AL 35903

October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2026

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JOB COMPLETION

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC hereby gives notice of completion for Project: STPAA-2826(250) in Etowah and Cherokee County, Alabama. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on October 23, 2026 and ending on November 6, 2026. All claims should be filed at Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC., P.O. Box 1890, Gadsden, Alabama, 35902 during this period.

Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC

P.O. Box 1890

Gadsden, AL. 35902

October 23, 30, and November 6, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

Bulls Construction Group, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. TAPSU-TA24(903) in Etowah County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on October 30, 2026 and ending on November 20, 2026. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 360302 Birmingham, AL. 35236 during this period.

Bulls Construction Group, LLC

P.O. Box 360302

Birmingham, AL 35236

October 30, November 6, 13, and 20, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden

Locality: Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Engineer: Three Notch Group, Inc.

The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

6th Street, Gray Road, Burns Park and Walnut Park Area Sewer Rehabilitation

CWSRF Project No.: CS011044-01

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the offices of the Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 AM local time. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person from properly licensed contractors at the board’s offices located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 until Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

Gravity Sewer Main Cleaning and CCTV Inspection, Gravity Sewer Main CIPP Lining, Service Lateral CIPP Lining, Manhole Rehabilitation with Multi-Component Liner, and related ancillary work (Schedule 1). Also includes further Manhole Rehabilitation and CIPP Lining of Existing Service Laterals and related ancillary work at various locations as determined and directed by the Owner (Schedule 2).

The Owner requires the Project to be Substantially Completed within 150 Calendar Days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 180 Calendar Days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Agent, Three Notch Group, Inc (Michelle Wilson – [email protected]). Printed copies are available for a non-refundable fee in the amount of $200.00 per set. Copies in .pdf format are available via email at no cost to the bidder.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be issued. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Agent.

The attention of bidders is called to the provisions of State Law Governing General Contractors, as set forth in Title 34, Chapter 8, Article 1, Code of Alabama of 1975, as amended; and the provisions of said law shall govern bidders insofar as applicable. The above-mentioned provisions of the Code make it illegal for the Owner to consider a bid from anyone who is not properly licensed under such code provisions. In addition, bidders must carry the MU classification as listed in the latest edition of the Roster of the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama. The Owner will not consider any bid unless the bidder produces evidence that they are so licensed. All nonresident contractors preparing bids shall submit with their bid evidence of proper registration with the Alabama Secretary of State as a foreign corporation, and a Certificate of Good Standing as a Foreign Corporation from the State of Alabama Department of Revenue.

The attention of nonresident bidders is called to the provisions of Alabama Law, Title 39, Chapter 3, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, whereby In the letting of public contracts in which any state, county, or municipal funds are utilized, except those contracts funded in whole or in part with funds received from a federal agency, preference shall be given to resident contractors, and a nonresident bidder domiciled in a state having laws granting preference to local contractors shall be awarded Alabama public contracts only on the same basis as the nonresident bidder’s state awards contracts to Alabama contractors bidding under similar circumstances; resident contractors in Alabama, are to be granted preference over nonresidents in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.

Issued by:

Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden

By: Chad Hare, P.E.

Title: General Manager

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPSU-2815(258) 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 November 06, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling, Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe on Randall Street from the junction of Haralson Avenue to the junction of South 6th Street in Gadsden. Length 0.338 mi.

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 Thirty (30) Working Days.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $9.00 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 $232,712 To $284,426 .

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

October 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden

Locality: Gadsden, Alabama

Engineer: Three Notch Group, Inc.

The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Chestnut Street Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person from properly licensed contractors at the offices located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard Gadsden, Alabama 35901 until Tuesday, November 10, at 2:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

Rehabilitation of approximately 565 linear feet of 18-inch gravity sewer main and associated sanitary sewer service laterals

The Owner requires the Project to be Substantially Completed within 30 calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run, and completed and ready for final payment withing 60 calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run.

Bidding documents are on file for examination by prospective bidders at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard Gadsden, Alabama 35901 during normal business hours.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be issued. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, ob-tained from sources other than the Issuing Agent.

Issued by:

Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden

By: Chad Hare

Title: General Manager

October 23, 30, and

November 6, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS FOR PHASE THREE RENOVATIONS TO THE CENTRE GYMNASIUM FOR THE CITY OF CENTRE, ALABAMA 350 E. MAIN STREET CENTRE, ALABAMA 35960

Sealed construction proposals, in duplicate, will be received at the office of the City Clerk, Centre City Hall, 350 E. Main Street, Centre, Alabama, 35960 until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The bidder shall file with his bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, payable to the City of Centre, 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).

Bid Documents may be examined at the office of the Architect, The Owner; Alabama AGC / ISQFT Plan Room; McGraw Hill Construction; and Construct Connect. Electronic copies of Bid Documents may be obtained from the Architect upon request of same by email. No printed hard copies of bid documents will be issued. Plan requests should be submitted to [email protected]. Only email requests will be accepted. The same process is applicable to sub-contractors and vendors.

General Contractors who obtain bid documents and wish to withdraw from the Official Bidders List must do so in writing to the Architect prior to the bid date. Bids received from General Contractors who are not on the Official Bidders List will not be accepted or opened. Thomas M. McElrath, Architect, makes no guarantee of bid documents obtained by Contractors and Vendors from sources other than the issued documents provided by the Architect. Contractors and Vendors who base their pricing from bid documents obtained otherwise, either in part or whole, do so at their own risk.

A Mandatory Attendance Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the Project Site. All General Contractor Bidders expecting to submit a bid shall have a knowledgeable representative at this meeting.

Scope of Work includes, Phase Three renovations of the existing Centre Gymnasium located on the City’s Property at 350 E. Main Street, Centre, AL. The Work consists generally of general demolition of existing equipment, fixtures and finishes in the gymnasium, office and gymnasium toilet areas. New gymnasium flooring, wood wainscot, trim and base at the new seating addition. New HVAC systems for the renovated office areas, main gymnasium and new seating addition. New lighting and power and fire alarm system extension at the renovated areas. New finishes (T-111 plywood wainscot and gyp. bd. walls and lay-in ceiling at the new addition) and new gyp bd., resilient flooring, rubber base and lay-in ceiling in the renovated office areas. Project will also consist of new motorized bleachers and new motorized basketball backstops at the gymnasium area and new sidewalks at exit locations.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted. 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.

Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. The Owner desires to delay the “Start Date” of this project until 3-1-27 and requests that no bid be withdrawn until that date. In order for the successful bidder to be able to “lock in” pricing for materials that are subject to price fluctuations, the Owner will issue a letter stating that they are agreeable to paying for “stored materials” that are purchased prior to the start date subject to said materials being stored in a bonded warehouse or facility. The successful bidder will provide proof of enrollment in the Federal E-Verify Program and in compliance with the Beason-Hammon Act (Act 2011-535). The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.

CITY of CENTRE, ALABAMA

350 East Main Street, Centre, Alabama

(256) 927-5222

THOMAS M. McELRATH, ARCHITECT.

717 Merit Springs Road, Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 490-8244

October 30, November 6, and 13, 2026

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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026- 276 (HB508), which ordered an election to be held on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 relating to Etowah County, Alabama; and

WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendment, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, to be published once a week for four successive weeks preceding the date appointed for the election in each newspaper qualified to run legal notices in the county affected;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, an election will be held in Etowah County, Alabama, in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:

AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-276

Section 28-11.20 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Etowah County and requiring voter approval to annex any territory within the county into any municipality not located wholly within the boundaries of the county before January 1, 1986, is repealed.

FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in each newspaper qualified to run legal notices in Etowah County, Alabama.

October 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026

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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026-341 (SB271), Act No. 2026-378 (HB380), Act No. 2026-379 (HB511), and Act No. 2026-424 (SB5), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022;

WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendments; and

WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendments, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:

AMENDMENT

PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-341

PART I.

Section 127 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, is amended to read as follows:

“Section 127

(a) ~~In case of the governor’s removal from office, death or resignation~~ If a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor, the lieutenant governor shall become governor.

(b) If ~~both~~ a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor and the office of the lieutenant governor ~~be removed from office, die or resign~~ more than ~~sixty~~60 days prior to the next general election, at which any state officers are to be elected, a governor and lieutenant governor shall be elected at such election for the unexpired term., ~~and in the event of a vacancy in the office, caused by the removal from office, death or resignation of the governor and lieutenant governor, pending~~ During such vacancy and until their successors shall be elected and qualified, the office of governor shall be held and administered by either the president pro ~~tem~~.tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, or state treasurer in the order herein named.

(c) In case of the impeachment of the governor, his or her absence from the state for more than twenty days, ~~unsoundness of mind, or other disability~~or incapacity to serve, the power and authority of the office ~~shall~~, until the governor is acquitted, returns to the state, or is ~~restored to his mind, or relieved from other disability~~no longer incapacitated, shall devolve in the order ~~herein named,~~described in subsection (b) upon the lieutenant governor, president pro ~~tem~~.tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, and state treasurer. If any of these officers be are under any of the disabilities herein specified, the office of the governor shall be administered in the order named by such of these officers as ~~may be~~ are free from such disability.

(d) If the governor ~~shall be~~ is absent from the state over twenty days, the secretary of state shall notify the lieutenant governor, who shall enter upon the duties of governor; if both the governor and lieutenant governor ~~shall be~~ are absent from the state over twenty days, the secretary of state shall notify the president pro ~~tem.~~tempore of the senate, who shall enter upon the duties of governor, and so on, in case of such absence, he or she shall notify each of the other officers named in ~~their~~ the order of succession herein provided, who shall discharge the duties of the office until the governor or other officer entitled to administer the office in succession to the governor returns.

(e) If the governor-elect fail or refuse from any cause to qualify, the lieutenant governor-elect shall qualify and exercise the duties of governor until the governor-elect qualifies.; ~~and in the event both~~ If both the governor-elect and the lieutenant governor-elect ~~from any cause~~ for any reason fail to qualify, the president pro ~~tem.~~ tempore of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, and state treasurer, shall, in like manner, in the order named, administer the office until the governor-elect or lieutenant governor-elect qualifies.

(f) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the lieutenant governor more than 60 days before the next general election at which any state officers are to be elected, a lieutenant governor shall be elected at such general election for the unexpired term.”

PART II.

The following provision is added to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to read as follows:

Notwithstanding any other provision of the constitution:

(1) The Lieutenant Governor and officers of both houses of the Legislature shall be paid an amount set by joint resolution; and

(2) Any expenditure of funds appropriated for use by members of the Legislature for travel shall be approved by an officer of the Legislature elected from the full membership of the respective chamber.

AMENDMENT

PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 26-378

(a) Whenever two or more contiguous county boards of education deem it advisable to consolidate the administration of their respective county school systems under one remaining controlling multi-county board of education, each county board of education shall adopt and record within the minutes of each board an agreement providing for the consolidation. A formal resolution adopted by all members of the agreeing boards shall detail and provide for the payment of their respective indebtedness, specify how the consolidation will take place, identify how the remaining controlling multi-county board of education will operate, provide for the roles and duties of the resulting multi-county board members, and designate the time frame during which the consolidation will be implemented. Subject to subsection (c), the consolidation shall be finalized as designated in the formal resolution.

(b) Before a consolidation may occur, the State Board of Education shall conduct an impact study on the potential effects of the proposed consolidation, including, but not limited to, the impact on students, families, educational quality, educational programs, staff, facilities, transportation and operations, finances and taxes, community identity, and governance. At least 30 calendar days before adopting the formal resolution finalizing the consolidation, the State Board of Education shall post a copy of the impact study on the public website of the State Department of Education.

(c)(1) If, within 30 days after the adoption of the formal resolution, 25 percent of the qualified electors residing within the boundaries of any of the school systems proposing consolidation submit a protest, in writing, to any of the affected county boards of education, the consolidation may not occur unless the consolidation is approved by a majority of the qualified electors residing in each county or counties wherein all affected county school systems are located who vote in a referendum election as provided in this subsection.

(2) The consolidation shall become operative only if approved by a majority of the qualified electors who reside within the combined territory of the affected county school systems who vote in a referendum election to be held on the date of the next regularly scheduled general election. The order setting the election shall be entered by the judge of probate of each affected county within one month after the expiration of the 30-day time period provided in subdivision (1). Notice of the election shall be given by the judge of probate of each county, and the election shall be held, conducted, and the results canvassed in the manner as other county elections. The ballots shall have printed at the top a statement of the purpose of the referendum election and directly underneath, in plain type and on different lines, the words, “For Consolidation,” and “Against Consolidation.” If a majority of the qualified electors voting in the combined territory of the affected county school systems vote to approve the consolidation, the consolidation shall be finalized as designated in the formal resolution.

(d) The consolidation shall not operate to relieve any board of education, or other governing body, of liability for obligations previously incurred, or to impair rights existing before the consolidation. The agreement and formal resolution shall be binding on the combining county boards of education. If a consolidation occurs, the remaining controlling multi-county board of education shall have the right to compel the execution of contractual obligations made to any of the boards before the consolidation.

(e) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to provide for the implementation of this section.

(f) The Legislature, by general or local law, may enact legislation to implement approved board consolidations pursuant to this section.

AMENDMENT

PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-379

(a) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction, at the beginning of each school day, to conduct The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and give all students the opportunity to voluntarily recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.

(b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction to allow a prayer to be conducted, provided that:

(1) The prayer must be initiated by and led by a student; and

(2) No student may be required to participate in a prayer.

(c) Any policy adopted by a local board of education pursuant to this section shall ensure that students have the right to opt out of participation in the Pledge of Allegiance or the prayer based on their own beliefs.

(d) Violations of this section may be reported to the local superintendent of education. The local superintendent of education shall review the violation

AMENDMENT

PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-424

(a) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction to broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner during school hours, at least once per week.

(b)(1) A local board of education shall select for broadcast, pursuant to subsection (a), any recording of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner that is archived within the Library of Congress and available on the Library of Congress website.

(2) A local board of education, alternatively, may adopt a policy allowing, during school hours, for the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner from original sheet music, archived within the Library of Congress and available on its website, by a school-sanctioned band program, choral program, vocal group, or vocalist.

FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in every county as required by law.

Kay Ivy, Governor

Wes Allen

Secretary of State

October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following storage units will be auctioned on November 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.

Jennifer Drummond – Unit 538

Jacqueline Looney – Unit 326

Tabatha Mobuary – Unit 421

Dana Bradley – Unit 1-20

Kodjovi Missika – Unit 391

Lisa Tuck – Unit 184

Deborah Walker – Unit 408

Lisa Tuck – Unit 533

Stacy Kelly – Unit 559

Sheryl Post – Unit 617

Brett Matthews – Unit 793

Lisa Rydel – Unit 5A-8 & 5A-9

Lanalda Woods – Unit 83-14

David Partiridge – Unit G15

Roosevelt Johnson – Unit 49

Rodney Eley – Unit 54

Jacob Cornelious – Unit 717

Marlana Pruitt – Unit 427

Charles Stanley – Unit 595

Annete Barge – Unit 13-23

Brandon Garrard – Unit 162

Sonya Atchison – Unit 361

Tammy Parker – Unit 482

Adam Stinson – Unit 548

Joe Gielarowski – Unit 577

Phillip McGuire – Unit 660

Ayden Rossenberger – Unit 838

Katie Baracomb – Unit 52-17

Justin Cox – Unit 63-767

Carson Riddlespur – Unit M2

Donna Parton – Unit 45

Jolinda Perrin – Unit 1-4

David Turner – Unit 135

Cherri Hudson – Unit 173

Carolyn Moore – Unit 183 & 186

Shane Smith – Unit 419

Latonya Rutledge – Unit 446

Tammy Parker – Unit 482

Jessica Spears – Unit 520

Kristie Bell – Unit 585

Danielle Mead – Unit 619

Christian Hulsey – Unit 684

Angela Vaughn – Unit 739

Suzanne Barrett – Unit 740

Joshua Kilgore – Unit 831

Dana Bradley – Unit 1-20

Angela Nelson – Unit 13-11

Brenda Gipson – Unit 13-24

Robert Lash – Unit 33-15

Kim Emerson – Unit 211-19

Dewayne Hardin – Unit N1

Brunson Assoc. Collection Dept – Unit 151

Jerry Kinard – Unit 177

Marlana Pruitt – Unit 427

Matthew Cole – Unit 464

Alexander Bothwell – Unit 496

Stefnie Propst – Unit 540

Mary Butler – Unit 581

Deborah Perry – Unit 662

Reggie Powell – Unit 680

Nicholas Branson – Unit 734

Steve Powell – Unit 788

Lylah Donaldson – Unit 834

Austin Lane – Unit 68-3

Annette Barge – Unit 13-23

Latona Garrett – Unit 15-10

Thomas Preston – Unit 37-12

Leon Taylor – Unit 211-33

Sammy Satcher – Unit M-3

Michael Herring – Unit R-18

Southtowne Mini Warehouses

199 Woodland Drive

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

October 30 and November 6, 2026

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the Contents of the following storage buildings will be dis-posed/auctioned by Lock Tite, LLC on November 14, 2026 at 11:00 am at 104 Green Valley Road, Glencoe, AL. 35905

Sandra Jackson – Unit 99

Lock Tite, LLC.

104 Green Valley Road

Glencoe, AL. 35905

October 30 and November 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 11/30/2026.

2013 NISSAN SENTRA SILVER – VIN: 3N1AB7AP5DL728766

UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC

2501 3rd Street SW

Attalla AL. 35954

256-538-6600

October 23 and 30, 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 December 4, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

1999 GMC Sierra Black – VIN# 2GTEC19T7X1539102

2012 Nissan Pathfinder – VIN# 5N1AR1NNXCC621927

2010 AUDI A4 Black – VIN # WAUFFAFL8AN068046

ER Towing

1733 Forrest Ave

Gadsden, AL 35901

(256)547-1549

October 30 and November 6, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-616-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1401 FORREST AVENUE in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LTS 1-2 BLK 1 W A CROCHERON 2ND ADD PLAT A-101 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-2-000-218.000

PIN# 36820

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given CYNTHIA NORTON, 1401 FORREST AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901-3438.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on

October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-617-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1108 GRANT AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 21 BLK 40 GARDEN CITY SUB NO 2 PLAT C-411 11-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-01-11-3-000-129.000

PIN# 31115

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to CHRISTIAN DAVID MOSSO, 205 HOKE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903-1704.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-618-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 205 HOKE STREET in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly de-scribed as:

LT 2 BLK 40 GARDEN CITY SUB #2 PLAT C-410 GADSDEN 11-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-01-11-3-000-110.000

PIN# 31094

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to DOMINGA MOSSO, 205 HOKE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-619-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 520 SPRING STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 1 BLK 9 WARD’S ADD PLAT B-53 GADSDEN 32-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-09-32-4-000-343.001

PIN# 20089

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given LEONARDO D WILLIAMS, 520 SPRING STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901-2136.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-620-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 3606 WALNUT STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

PARCEL 1:

LT 9 BLK 1 JAMES H PRUETT 2ND ADD PLAT E-153 GADSDEN 12-12-5

PARCEL: 2

LT 8 BLK 1 JAMES H PRUETT 2ND ADD PLAT E-153 GADSDEN 12-12-6

PARCEL 3:

LT 7 BLK 1 JAMES H PRUETT 2ND ADD PLAT E-153 GADSDEN 12-12-5

Tax ID#: 16-01-12-0-001-084.000, 16-01-12-0-001-084.001, & 16-01-12-0-001-085.000

PIN# 51595, 51596, & 51597

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to FRANKIE L & wf VICKI J PARTEE, 3606 WALNUT STREET, GADS-DEN, ALABAMA 35904-2332.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-621-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

1007 N. 9TH STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

Lot 23 in Block 31 of Thornton Addition, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 334 and 335, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

TAX PARCEL ID: 10-08-33-3-000-155.000

PIN# 16766

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to Estate of DARIAN MAHONE, 1327 5TH STREET N.W., ATTALLA, ALABAMA 35954, OCCUPANT, 1007 N. 9TH STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, CAROLYN CYRUS, ADDRESS UNKNOWN.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-622-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

103 14TH STREET N (HOUSE) in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

That back portion of Lots Numbered 40, 41, 42, and 43, in Block “C”, in Stroud’s Subdivision to East Gadsden, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Book of Town Plats “B”, page 84, in the Probate Office, and being and lying in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, and more particularly described as that land bound by the NE boundary line of said Lots, the outer boundary lines of lots numbered 40 and 43, and a line running parallel to the NE boundary line, and intersecting the out boundary line of Lots 40 and 43.

Tax Parcel No: 15-01-11-3-000-463.000

PIN: 31380

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to MILTON VERTMORE LUCAS, JR., LETITIA KING LUCAS, 1519 MCKINLEY AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, OCCUPANT, 103 14TH STREET N, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-623-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

813 AVENUE F in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Lot 4 in Block 30 according to Coosa Land Company’s Resurvey of Thornton Addition as recorded in Plat Book “B” at Page 334, in the Office of the Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon.

TAX PARCEL ID: 10-08-33-3-000-110.000

PIN# 16716

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to CHADWICK TODD BICKERS, 813 AVENUE F, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of the City Code and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-624-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

Whereas, the Building Official has determined that a structure located at

1815 ADAMS STREET (HOUSE) in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly de-scribed as:

T W1/2 of Lot Numbers One (1) and Two (2) in Gadsden Reality Company’s South Gadsden Addition according to the map or plat thereof as the same appears of record in Book of Town Plats “B”, Page 314 and 315, in the Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Tax Parcel No: 15-03-08-3-000-020.000

PIN: 39600

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the City Code, notice of a public hearing has been given to VICTOR GUTIERREZ, 1815 ADAMS STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904, HAROLD CLEVENGER, 1815 ADAMS STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the structure constitutes a nuisance in violation of

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing or repairing said structure and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the City Code.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-625-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 707 ABERCROMBIE STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 12 ABERCROMBIE ADD PLAT B-46 GADSDEN 32-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-09-32-4-000-180.000

PIN# 19892

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE INC, P O BOX 9800, MARYVILLE, TENNESSEE 37802, OCCUPANT, 707 ABERCROMBIE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901, BOBBIE J DAVIS, 237 NEWPORT ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE 37934.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-626-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1425 ALABAMA STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 6 BLK 4 W A CROCHERON 2ND ADD PLAT A-101 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-2-000-249.000

PIN# 36846

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to BUTLER PROPERTIES, LLC, 207 ROSELAND CIRCLE, RAINBOW CITY, AL 35906, OCCUPANT, 1425 ALABAMA STREET, GADSDEN, AL 35901

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-627-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1511 ALABAMA STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 18 & 20 BLK 4 W A CROCHERON 2ND ADD PLAT A-101 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-2-000-244.000

PIN# 36838

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to STONE CREEK PROPERTY LLC, 458 BAY POINT DRIVE, RAIN-BOW CITY, ALABAMA 35906-7360, LANE CONSTRUCTION LLC, 458 BAY POINT DRIVE, RAINBOW CITY, ALABAMA 35906-7360, OCCUPANT, 1511 ALABAMA STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-628-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 948 3RD AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 1 & N1/2 LT 2 F G LEE’S HOME PLACE SUB PLAT C-335 4-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-02-04-3-000-096.000

PIN# 33836

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to RAUL F. RAMIREZ & ESTEFFANY TEJEDA DELGADO, 948 3RD AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-629-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1100 6TH AVENUE in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LOTS 2,4,6 BLK 16 GADSDEN LAND & IMP CO PLAT A-23 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-4-000-133.000

PIN# 37150

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to TIFFANY JORDAN, 1100 6TH AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-630-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1201 CHESTNUT STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

BEG INT N ROW CHESTNUT & W ROW OF 12TH ST TH N 76.5 ALONG 12TH ST TH W 94 TH S 76.5 TO N ROW OF CHESTNUT ST TH E 94 ALONG ROW TO POB LYING IN NW1/4 SE1/4 GADSDEN 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-4-000-084.000

PIN#37092

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to FREDRICK E. & MARTHA NORMAN, 2210 CENTRE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903-3346, OCCUPANT, 1201 CHESTNUT STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-631-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1124 CHOICE STREET in District 5 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LOT 14 BLK 8 GADSDEN LAND & IMPROVEMENT CO PLAT A-23 GADSDEN 5-12-6

Tax ID#:15-03-05-4-000-326.000

PIN# 37412

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given DAVID M WOODALL, 1125 CHOICE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901-0384.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-632-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1541 EWING AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 31 INDIA SUTHERLIN EST PLAT C-311 35-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-07-35-2-000-023.000

PIN# 15016

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given DARREN L SMITH AND KRISTIN B DIVINE, 1541 EWING AVENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901-2560, DAVID W & WF REBECCA A GATTIS, 419 LAKEPOINT DR, GADSDEN, AL 35901-5365.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-633-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 609 HOOKS LAKE ROAD in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more

particularly described as:

SE COR SE1/4 TH W 705S TO E ROW HOOKS LAKE RD TH NW’LY 150S ALONG ROW TO POB TH NW’LY 292.65 ALONG ROW TH NE 147.3 TH SE 9.2 TH SE 230.42 TH SE 104.14 TH SW 393 TO POB LYING IN SE1/4 SE1/4 GADSDEN 35-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-07-35-4-000-163.003

PIN# 15479

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to JUAN & MA ANGELICA FLORES, FLORES, 609 HOOKS LAKE ROAD, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901-9001

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-634-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 994 HOOKS LAKE ROAD (County records list property address as 0) in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 5 BLK 1 TIMBERLANE ADD PLAT G-265 GADSDEN 35-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-07-35-1-000-036.000

PIN# 14934

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to JOHN DOBBS, 990 HOOKS LAKE ROAD, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-635-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 21 LITTLE STREET in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly de-scribed as:

LT 78 CONE MILLS PARCEL #1 PLAT F-51 31-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-09-31-3-000-122.000

PIN# 18537

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to JAMES M STEEL, 21 LITTLE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABMA 35904-1434.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-636-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1504 MALONE STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LTS 14-15 BLK A O H ALFORD SUBD NO 1 PLAT B-348 GADSDEN 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-2-000-176.000

PIN#36793

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to HEMAN MAURICE MCCRAY, 613 SOUTH 10TH STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901-3915, OCCUPANT, 1504 MALONE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-637-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1514 -A MALONE STREET in District 3 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LOTS 24-25 BLOCK A O H ALFORD SUBD NO 1 5-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-03-05-2-000-181.000

PIN# 36798

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to LOVETT REALTY, LLC, 215 SOUTH 8TH STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903, OCCUPANT, 1514-A MALONE STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35901.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-638-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 308 MILLER STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 9 BLK 9 WEST POINT ADD PLAT B-140-141 GADSDEN 1-12-5

Tax ID#: 16-01-01-4-000-167.000

PIN# 50372

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to MARY TORRES & HUSB RICHARD TORRES, 308 MILLER STREET, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-639-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1417 MONTE VISTA DRIVE in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more par-ticularly described as:

LT 9 & NE 20 LT 8 BLK 5 MOUNTAIN BROW EST ADD 1 PLAT F-359 27-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-08-27-0-001-104.000

PIN# 15793

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER BOWEN, 1417 MONTE VISTA DRIVE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-640-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 200 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 15 BLK O OAKLEIGH EST PLAT G-55 GADSDEN 25-11-6

Tax ID#: 10-07-25-2-000-066.000

PIN#: 14100

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, 200 MORNINGVIEW DRIVE, GADSDEN, AL-ABAMA 35901.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-641-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 225 OAKLEIGH DRIVE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LT 9 BLK D OAKLEIGH EST PLAT G-55 25-11-6

Tax ID#:10-07-25-2-000-180.000

PIN# 14215

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been LEON GREEN LIFE ESTATE AND CHRIS MARRIE AND ANGELIA GREEN AND CALEB GREEN, 225 OAKLEIGH DRIVE, GADSDEN, AL 35901-1722.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION. NO. R-642-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 503 PEARL STREET in District 6 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly de-scribed as:

LTS 9-10 BLK 1 WALNUT PARK ADD PLAT B-117 1-12-5

Tax ID#: 16-01-01-4-000-403.000

PIN# 50626

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given PATRICK H FIELDS JR, 503 PEARL STREET, GADSDEN, AL 35904-2231.

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-643-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1217 ROBINHOOD ROAD in District 7 in the City of Gadsden, more particu-larly described as:

LT 4 SHERWOOD HILLS UNIT 2 PLAT G-109 35-11-5

Tax ID#: 09-07-35-0-001-027.000

PIN# 9895

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to PAMELA DENISE GASKIN & JOHN SCOTT GIBBS, 1217 ROBINHOOD ROAD, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35904-1015

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. R-644-26

Ordering Abatement of Nuisance

located at 1301 STROUD AVENUE in District 2 in the City of Gadsden, more particularly described as:

LTS 39-40 BLK B STROUDS SUB #1 TO E GAD PLAT B-85 GADSDEN 11-12-6

Tax ID#: 15-01-11-3-000-485.000

PIN# 31358

is a nuisance and ordered its abatement; and

Whereas, as required by the Code of Ordinances, notice of a public hearing has been given to JONATHAN MORALES & CECILIA MORALES, 1301 STROUD AV-ENUE, GADSDEN, ALABAMA 35903-3009

Now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:

1. The Council finds that the property constitutes a nuisance in violation of the Code Ordinances and should be abated.

2. The Building Official is authorized to abate the nuisance by removing said nuisance and to give notice of this decision in accordance with the Code Ordinances.

Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 13, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA. FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A FEDERAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARD

DESIGNATED FLOODPLAIN

To: All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals

This is to give notice that the City of Gadsden has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The City of Gadsden has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve the natural and beneficial functions and intrinsic values of the floodplain and the potential impacts on the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, as amended, and HUD’s floodplain management regulations at 24 CFR Part 55, including the decision-making procedures at 24 CFR 55.20.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:

The following project is subject to the eight-step decision-making process in 24 CFR 55.20:

East Gadsden Community Aquatic Center – The City of Gadsden proposes to construct a new outdoor aquatic facility on the existing East Gadsden Community Center campus located at 921 Wilson Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35903. The project will expand the recreational amenities available at the existing community center and provide additional opportunities for recreation, physical activity, aquatic and watersafety programming, and youth, family, and community activities.

The proposed project will include an outdoor recreational swimming pool with zero-entry access and integrated aquatic/recreational features. The project will also include construction of a pavilion and support building containing ADA-accessible restrooms, pool equip-ment areas, chemical storage, janitorial and maintenance areas, and shaded space for facility users.

Associated site improvements will include sidewalks and pool decking; parking improvements; demolition, grading, and retaining walls; electrical, telecommunications, sanitary sewer, stormwater, and water utility improvements; perimeter fencing and gated access; security cameras and lighting; signage; landscaping and irrigation; site furnishings; and stormwater management/detention improvements necessary to support the aquatic facility. The final configuration of individual aquatic features and site improvements will be based on final design and engineering.

The project is proposed to be assisted with approximately $4,500,000 in CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee funds. The preliminary total project cost is approximately $5.87 million, subject to final design, bidding, and approved project scope.

FLOODPLAIN:

The project site is located within a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Zone AE, and occurs within the applicable Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) floodplain. Because the proposed project includes new construction and associated site improvements within the floodplain, the City of Gadsden is completing the flood-plain management decision-making process required by 24 CFR 55.20.

The extent of the FFRMS floodplain was determined using the 0.2-percent annual-chance flood approach. The proposed activity may affect approximately two (2) acres of the FFRMS floodplain. The floodplain provides natural and beneficial functions that may include floodwater storage and conveyance, moderation of stormwater flows, erosion control, waterquality maintenance, groundwater recharge or discharge, and habitat for flora and fauna. The area also has recreational, and community value associated with the existing municipal community-center campus. The City will also evaluate practicable alternatives to locating the proposed improvements within the floodplain, including alternative locations, alternative project designs or configurations that may reduce floodplain impacts, and the noaction alternative.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION:

Potential floodplain impacts associated with the proposed project may include changes in impervious surface area, stormwater runoff, grading and drainage patterns, temporary soil disturbance and erosion during construction, and the placement of new structures and site improvements within the floodplain.

As part of the eight-step review, the City will identify measures to avoid and minimize adverse impacts to the floodplain to the extent practicable. The final project design will incorporate applicable floodplain protection, stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment-control, and water-quality measures. Newly constructed structures within the FFRMS floodplain will be elevated to the applicable FFRMS floodplain elevation or flood-proofed where permitted and applicable. Flood-sensitive electrical, mechanical, pool-operating, chemical-storage, and other equipment and building systems will be located or protected to minimize potential flood damage and the release of hazardous or pool-related chemicals during a flood event.

Final grading and drainage plans will be designed to minimize adverse effects on flood storage, drainage patterns, and surrounding properties. Construction practices will include appropriate erosion and sediment controls and measures to prevent sediment, construction debris, fuels, chemicals, and other pollutants from entering stormwater systems or downstream waters.

Final stormwater management/detention, grading, drainage, utility, and pool-discharge plans will also incorporate measures to prevent sediment, chlorine, pool chemicals, or oth-er pollutants from adversely affecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitat.

All applicable floodplain mitigation requirements resulting from the eight-step decision-making process will be incorporated into the final project plans, specifications, construction documents, contractor requirements, and project implementation.

The City of Gadsden has reevaluated alternatives to development in the floodplain and has determined that there is no practicable alternative to the proposed floodplain development. Environmental files documenting compliance with Executive Order 11988, as amended by Executive Order 13690, are available for public inspection, review, and copying upon request at the times and location identified below.

COMMENTS ON FLOODPLAIN ACTIVITIES:

There are three (3) primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by an activity in a floodplain and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative sites outside of the floodplain, alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by the City of Gadsden, Community Development Department, Gadsden City Hall – 3rd Floor, 90 Broad St, Gadsden, AL, 35901 on or before November 9, 2026, or seven (7) days from the date of the publication of this notice. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday at City of Gadsden, Community Development Department. Comments may also be submitted via email at [email protected].

October 30, 2026

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ORDINANCE NO. O-32-26

Amending Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

WHEREAS, the City of Gadsden applied for and accepted a grant from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $23,459.00 (R-148-26) to be allocated as follows:

The Gadsden Police Department will purchase the following equipment and supplies for the Etowah County Dive Team:

Buoyancy Compensation Devices – $6,819.60

Heads-Up Display Dive Computers – $6,210.00

Diver Intercom with Blue and Yellow Ropes – $5,497.00

Gas Manifold Blocks – $959.98

Storage Cabinet – $1,141.94

Neck/Hood Seals for Dry Suits – $1,103.40

Exposure Protection Gloves – $727.84

Wet/Dry Suit Hangers – $271.84

Shipping – $586.29

The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office has opted to defer funding from this solicitation with the understanding that the Etowah County Dive Team will continue to provide assistance as needed within Etowah County.

Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that the General Fund Budget adopted by Ordinance No. O-26-26 (Fiscal Year 2027 Budget), is amended by increasing the following accounts:

#192-8555-331.00-00 (Revenue) in the amount of $23,459.00 and account #192-85-85 55-420-424330(Non-Cap Other Equipment) in the amount of $23,459.00.

Adopted by the City of Gadsden on October 20, 2026.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

October 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council chambers of Attalla City Hall located at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, AL 35954. The following items will be considered:

Variance requested and filed by DeeAnne Brown to consider a variance to put a modular home on the property located at 4314 Pleasant Valley Road, Attalla, AL 35954. The property is currently zone M-2.

October 23 and 30, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

The Estate of: Leah Knight, Deceased

You will take notice that a Petition for Disposition of Remains filed by London Pearce, for the disposition of the remains of Leah Knight, who passed from this life and stepped into eternity on the 28^th day of June 2026, is set to be heard on the 4^th day of November 2026 at 10:00 a.m, alleging that there are no known next of kin to take custody if the remains of the Decedent.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this matter or desire to take custody of the remains of the Decedent of the proper disposition, you must file a written response within two (2) days of the last publication herein with the Clerk of Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL. 35901.

Done this the 29^th day of October 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 30, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

The Estate of: Robert Andrew Brunson, Jr., Deceased

You will take notice that a Petition for Disposition of Remains filed by London Pearce, for the disposition of the remains of Robert Brunson, who passed from this life and stepped into eternity on the 15^th day of October 2026, is set to be heard on the 4^th day of November 2026 at 10:00 a.m., alleging that there are no known next of kin to take custody if the remains of the Decedent.

Done this the 29^th day of October 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

October 30, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that ER TOWING will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles

1999 GMC Sierra Black

VIN# 2GTEC19T7X1539102, 2012

Nissan Pathfinder

VIN# 5N1AR1NNXCC621927

2010 AUDI A4 Black

VIN # WAUFFAFL8AN068046

The public auction will be held at ER Towing, 1733 Forrest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901at 8:00am on December 4, 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.

October 30 and November 6, 2026