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Legals 8/07/2026 – 8/13/2026

FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by the mortgage given by Jacqueline Leach, as Mortgagor, to G & M Homes, LLC, as Mortgagee, dated June 19, 2020, and recorded as Instrument Number 3524517, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, 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 Mortgagee will sell, at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the door of the Etowah County Courthouse in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on the 13th day of August, 2026, the following described property to-wit:

Lot Twenty-one (21), in Block Thirty-one (31), of Garden City Residential Subdivision No. 1, according to the plat or map thereof as the same appears of record in Plat Book “C”, pages 408 and 409, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage.

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 the 22nd day of July, 2026.

G & M Homes, LLC, Mortgagee

/s/ James C. Inzer, III

Inzer, Haney, McWhorter & Haney, LLC

Attorney for Mortgagee

July 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

STATE OF ALABAMACOUNTY OF ETOWAH

Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by John Micah Turner, unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Stockton Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated November 29, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on December 1, 2023 as Instrument No. 3566930 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2026, Page 3607741 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Servis One, Inc. DBA BSI Financial Services, 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 September 16, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot Number Fourteen (14) in Block “A”, and Lots Number Nine (9) and Ten (10) in Block “D”, in Casey Estates Rearrangement, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “H”, page 34, in the Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama. SAVE AND EXCEPT the following described property: Commence at the northwest corner of the Lot Number 10, Block “D”, Casey Estates, as recorded in Plat Book “H”, page 34, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and run in an easterly direction along the north line of said Lot Number 10 for a distance of 238.24 feet to the beginning point of this description; thence deflect 90 degrees 23 minutes to the right for a distance of 138.86 feet to a point on the northwesterly line of Sherry Lane; thence deflect 115 degrees 16 minutes to the left and run along the northwesterly line of said Sherry Lane for a distance of 219.76 feet to a point of curve; thence run in a northeasterly direction along the northwesterly line of said Sherry Lane on a curve to the right for a distance of 119.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot Number 10; thence run in a westerly direction along the north line of said Lot Number 10 for a distance of 307.80 feet to the point of beginning. The above described property embracing a portion of the Lot Number 10, Block “D”, Casey Estates, as recorded in Plat Book “H”, page 34, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 216 Casey Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903-1402.

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.

SERVIS ONE, INC. DBA BSI FINANCIAL SERVICES

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 25-06822AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

July 31,August 7 and 14, 2026

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by 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 MORTGAGE 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 Southernmost 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 #11, thence North-easterly along the line of Highway #11 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 an “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.  Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed. 

Renasant Bank (“Transferee”) 

Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.

3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 705

Birmingham, AL 35244

Phone: (801) 355-2886

August 7, 14, and 21, 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 Keith Pitman Toney, a married man and, Rita Lynn Toney to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for USAA Federal Savings Bank, its successors and assigns dated February 26, 2010; said mortgage being recorded on March 2, 2010 as Instrument No. 3328332 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank National Association by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3397536 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, U.S. Bank National Association, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on March 18, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT NO. 10 OF THE FIRST ADDITION TO GREEN MOUNTAIN LAKE HOMES AS RECORDED ON PLAT BOOK “H”, PAGE 117, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Said property is commonly known as 2095 Broughton Springs Road, Southside, AL 35907.

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

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. Bidders must perform their own due diligence. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, 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.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 22-02543AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger

02/06/2026,02/13/2026,02/20/2026,05/01/2026,06/12/2026,08/07/2026

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until May 27, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

The Messenger, May 1, 2026

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until July 8, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

The Messenger, June 12, 2026

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until August 19, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

August 7, 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 Andrew Floyd Nix, and wife and Janice Marie Nix to J.A.M. Consultants, Inc. dated November 29, 2005; said mortgage being recorded on December 14, 2005 as Instrument No. M-2005-5416 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to First Indiana Bank, N.A. by assignment recorded as Instrument No. M-2006-0571 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, BMO BANK N.A. s/b/m with First Indiana Bank, N.A., under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on June 10, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT (28) OF CEDAR HILLS FIRST ADDITION, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON PLAT BOOK “H” PAGE 17, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Said property is commonly known as 875 Cornelia Circle, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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

Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. 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.

BMO BANK N.A. S/B/M WITH FIRST INDIANA BANK, N.A.

as holder of said mortgage

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP

505 20th Street N, Suite 1775

Birmingham, AL 35203

Telephone: (205) 216-4238

FT21@mccalla.com

File No. 26-08354AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

The Messenger

05/01/2026,05/08/2026,05/15/2026,07/03/2026,08/07/2026

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until July 15, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

The Messenger, July 3, 2026

AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until August 17, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.

August 7, 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 Ju-lie 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 OCTOBER 1, 2026 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

August 7, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Cerry Mike Greer was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/23/2026 to the Estate of Rayfyl IL Greer, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August7 , and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Stephanie Garrard and Jackie Garrard was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/07/2026 to the Estate of Deloris Faye Harrison, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

David Benton King, Esq. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/08/2026 to the Estate of Janice Collier, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 8, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Danny P. Brady was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/22/2026 to the Estate of Jeffery S. Hopper, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Patrick Keith Hill was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/22/2026 to the Estate of Mary Lou Hill, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Mary Loriene Rodgers Harden was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/09/2026 to the Estate of Rosa Retencie Rodgers Holland, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Christian Prater was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/10/2026 over the Estate of Lawrence L. Prater, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Terry Lee White was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/13/2026 to the Estate of Shirley White Rubin, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Debra Jan Greenhaw was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/25/2026 to the Estate of Van Norris Greenhaw, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Kimberly Bailey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/26/2026 over the Estate of Philip Anthony Bailey, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Byron Rahmon Bonner was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 07/10/2026 to the Estate of Inzer Bonner, 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Vicki Lyle Potter was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/29/2026 over the Estate of Earlene Lyle, 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Nanette Kennedy was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/24/2026 over the Estate of Neal Wayne Holderfield, 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Laura Brothers was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/29/2026 to the Estate of Colleen Gwendolyn Jones Brothers, 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Barbara Boyd was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/26/2026 over the Estate of Christopher Dale Boyd, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Holly Marie Brock Johns was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/25/2026 to the Estate of Jimmy A. Brock aka Jimmy Allen Brock Sr., 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

James Leslie Baker was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) 06/25/2026 over the Estate of Bertie Baker, 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Brandy Clemmons was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 11/06/2025 to the Estate of Larry Gene Whisenant, 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

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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NOTICE OF ESTATE 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LINDA FAYE ALFORD, DECEASED 

CASE NO: 2026-00284 

A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of LINDA FAYE ALFORD, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, Thural Wayne Alford on the 6th day of March, 2026; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902, within 30 days of the date of this publication. 

Done this the 9th day of April 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF: PHYLLIS JONES, INCAPACITATED 

Case #: 2025-409 

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 2ND day of SEPTEMBER, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose. 

DONE THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JULY 2026 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF: LOWELL JONES, INCAPACITATED 

Case #: 2025-410 

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 2ND day of SEPTEMBER, 202 at 1:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose. 

DONE THIS THE 21ST DAY OF JULY 2026. 

Scott W. Hassell 

Judge of Probate

July 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF: CAMERON FLOWERS, A MINOR 

Case #: 2026-268 

TO: Carlton Flowers and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown 

Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP (MINOR) of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 2ND day of SEPTEMBER 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 21ST DAY OF JULY  2026

Scott W. Hassell 

Judge of Probate

July 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA BOHANNON, DECEASED. 

Case No.: 2023-00117 

TO: CRYSTAL HASSE AND TIFFANY NUNN; 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 Patricia Bohannon, 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 8th day of September, 2026 at 10:30 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 Patricia Bohannon, 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 21st Day of July 2026.

Scott W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE 

July 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF: JOHN WHITE, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED 

Case #: 2026-389 

TO: Tacsha White 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 Probate, and further, that the 8th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose. 

DONE THIS THE 22ND DAY OF JULY 2026 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7, and 14, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN THE MATTER OF: SHARON FAYE FULLER, INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2024-371 

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 8TH day of SEPTEMBER 2026 at 2:00 P.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose. 

DONE THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JULY 2026

Scott Hassell 

Judge of Probate

July 31, August 7 and 14, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

Case No.: 2024-00507 

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DONNEISHA SHAMBREA WILLIAMS, DECEASED. 

TO: C.W. and C.W., minor children of Donneisha Williams, whereabouts unknown 

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court a Petition for Final Settlement in the Estate of Donneisha Shambrea Williams, deceased. You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 22nd day of September, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the said Petition to Sell Property in the Estate of Donneisha Shambrea Williams, deceased, should not be granted. 

Done this the 4th day of August 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP 

Notice to: Kevin Barth, whose whereabouts are unknown 

Brian Barth, whose whereabouts are unknown 

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of William H. Barth, and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of William H. Barth, was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 31stday JULY of 2026. 

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 8th day of SEPTEMBER, 2026, at 2:30 pm., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. 

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2026-900368

DWAYNE ROWE, 

Plaintiff,                                                                                   

vs.                                                                                                                      

EMMA LOU DAVIS, AGUSTA HALE,

CORA HARRELL, JOE HARRELL,   et al.                              

Defendan ts.                                                                                

The Defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, and any other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described below, must answer Plaintiffs’ Complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case.

The subject property is described as follows:

Parcel #1:15-06-13-2-000-017.000  

One (1) acre in the Northwest corner of the following described land; Six (6) acres in the Northwest corner of the Northeast-Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4 of NW 1/4) Section (13) Township (12) Range (6) in East Gadsden Etowah County, Alabama, as shown of the Record in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County Alabama. The above described acre being a square acre being the same property as described as Parcel #15-06-13-2-000-017.000.

Parcel #2:15-06-13-2-000-018.000

A lot or parcel of land 55 feet wide by 138 feet long and described as beginning at a point in the North line of the NE1/4 of the NW 1/4 which point is 10 feet Easterly measured along said North line from the Northwest corner of said forty; thence in a Southerly direction and parallel to the West line of said forty a distance of 138 feet to a point; thence in an Easterly direction and parallel to the North line of said forty a distance of 55 feet to a point; thence in a Northerly direction and parallel to said West line a distance of 138 feet to a point in the North line of the forty; thence in a westerly direction along the North line of said forty a distance of 55 feet to the point of beginning, and lying and being in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) in Section Thirteen (13) Township Twelve (12) South of Range Six (6) East, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel #3:15-06-13-2-000-054.000  

Lot number 2 Block 1 in the Hale Subdivision G-323 East Gadsden, Section 13 Township 12S R 6E, Lying and Situated and being in Etowah County, Alabama, as recorded in Book 1792 page 101.

Done the 15th day of July, 2026.

/s/SONNY J. STEEN

CIRCUIT JUDGE

Joshua B. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-547-7200

July 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

Elite Real Estate Management 2, LLC,    

Plaintiff     

v.        

Justin Jacobs,  Defendant     CV – 2026 – 900173  

Defendant Justin Jacobs and any persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, possessory, or other interest in the lands described below must answer Plaintiff’s Complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the newspaper publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case. The subject property is described as follows: Lots 3 and 4, as shown on the map of the Rearrangement of Block “B”, Southmont Addition, Attalla, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 83, in the Etowah County Probate Office.  The address of the subject property is 506 Green Street SE, Attalla, AL 35954. 

Done the 3rd day of August, 2026. 

/s/Jason Knowles

Jason Knowles

Attorney for Plaintiff 

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC 

413 Broad Street 

Gadsden, AL 35901 

jason@kkslawgroup.com

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2025-900531

John d. Bailey, plaintiff,

Vs.

Lissa Maddox, Mac Smith, Tami Rains, Chris Smith, Gary Smith, and Michael Smith, including any heirs or devisees of the same and those whose addresses are unknown and any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any person claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the above described property, defendants. 

The defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, and any other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described below, must answer plaintiffs’ complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case.

The subject property is described as follows:

A parcel of land described as  Follows:

Parcel one:

For a point of beginning: commence at the southwest corner of lot number one (1), Carlisle acres subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in plat book k, page 49, probate office, Etowah county, Alabama; thence run north 85 degrees 04 minutes 06 seconds west a distance of 39.59 feet (plat), 39.81 feet (field) to a point, thence run south 05 degrees 12 minutes 06 seconds east a distance of 81.91 feet to the point of beginning; thence run south 75 degrees 31 minutes 54 seconds west a distance of 129.20 feet to a point; thence run north 20 degrees 48 minutes 06 seconds west a distance of 103.96 feet to a point; thence run south 77 degrees 30 minutes 54  seconds west a distance of 183.34 feet to a point; thence run south07 degrees 54 minutes 54 seconds west a distance of 133.75  feet to a point; thence run north 88 degrees 48 minutes 56 seconds east a distance of 368.59 feet to a point; thence run north 05 degrees11 minutes 34 seconds west a distance of 100.00 feet to the point of beginning, said tract embracing a portion of the northeast quarter (ne 1/4) of the southwest quarter (SW 1/4), section 3, township 11 south, range 5 east of the Huntsville meridian, Etowah county, Alabama, containing 1.00 acre, more or less.

Parcel two:  

Five (5) acres in a square in the NW corner of the ne ¼ of the SW ¼ of section 3, township 11 south, range 5 east,  lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama, together with all improvements located thereon. Less  and  except  those  portions  conveyed  to  Michael  Kevin  nix  by  deed  recorded  in d-1998-0225; save and except those portions conveyed to the exchange bank of Alabama by deed recorded in d-2001-2176; and save and except those portions conveyed to Lissa  Maddox by deeds recorded in d-2001-4039 and d-2001-4040, said descriptions  embracing a portion of the ne ¼ of the SW ¼ in section 3, township 11 south, range 5 east.

Done the 5th day of August, 2026

/S/Sonny J. Steen

Circuit judge

Joshua b. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 broad street

Gadsden, al 35901

Phone: 256-547-7200

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA

CV-2026-900334.00

ERIC McGEE, PLAINTIFF

v. KAREN SOFIA HEFNER HORDESKI, RICKY VAN HEFNER, RICHARD, LEE HEFNER and SHERI LYNN HEFNER, WILLARD HEFNER, KAREN HEFNER, KEN JAMIESON, MARY JAMIESON, et al,

DEFENDANTS. 

The Defendants, whose whereabouts are unknown, and any other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described below, must answer Plaintiff’s Complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case.

The subject property is described as follows:

A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

A parcel of land in the west half of the southwest quarter of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Ten (10), Range Five (5) East, more particularly described as follows: for a point of beginning, where the branch from the old Rogers Spring on Cox Gap Road, crosses the north boundary, thence southwest down the branch 233 yards to our west boundary thence south along the Sawmill Hollow branch 130 yards, thence east 120 yards, thence north 175 yards to the point of beginning.

Done the 5th day of August, 2026.

/s/SONNY J. STEEN

CIRCUIT JUDGE

Joshua B. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-547-7200

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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SERVICE BY PUBLICATION 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA, CV-2026-900117.00 

EXCHANGE BANK OF ALABAMA, Plaintiff

v.

MELISSA HIGDON, JASON BAILEY, and JENNIFER CANADY, Defendants

To:           Jason Bailey and Jennifer Canady

You have been made a defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Plaintiff seeking partition by sale of that real property situated in Etowah County commonly identified as 305 McElroy Street SE, Attalla, Alabama 35954, more particularly described as: 

T/L-2024 NO 108’ LT 1 BLK 2 MEADOWLAWN NO 1 PLAT E 155 ATTALLA SEC 16 TWP 125 R SE BK 1222 PG 307 MEADOWLAWN E-155#1 LOT 001 (PT) BLK 2. (Parcel #16-05-16-0-001-087.000) 

You are required to mail or hand-deliver a written response to the complaint in this action to the Etowah County Circuit Clerk, 801 Forrest Ave. #202, Gadsden, AL 35901 with a copy to Gilbert C. Steindorff IV, Attorney for Plaintiff, whose address is: Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC, 2100 Southbridge Parkway, Suite 228, Birmingham, Alabama 35209.

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 14th DAY OF AUGUST, 2026, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE LAST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS.  FAILING TO ANSWER OR PLEAD IN RESPONSE WILL RESULT IN A DEFAULT BEING ENTERED AGAINST YOU. 

Gilbert C. Steindorff IV

Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC

2100 Southbridge Parkway, Suite 228

Birmingham, Alabama 35209

205.225.7372

Email: gcsiv@rrllaw.com 

July 24, 31, August 7, and August 14, 2026

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PUBLICATION NOTICE 

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

CASE NO: 2026-00245 

STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL JOHN R. COOPER, DIRECTOR OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Petitioner, 

V. 

RICHARD WOODS AS SUCCESSOR TO GEORGE L. WOODS; BECKY NORDGREN, as the ETOWAH COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR; CITY OF GADSDEN, Defendants. 

NOTICE TO: JAMES WOODS, DERRICK WOODS, RICHARD WOODS, JOSEPH WOODS AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS, OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST 

ADDRESS: UNKNOWN 

You are hereby notified the Alabama Department of Transportation, by and through their attorney, John Porter, III., Esquire has filed a complaint in writing seeking to condemn for the ususes and purposes set forth in said complaint that certain real property located in the county of Etowah, State of Alabama, and described as follows: 

LEGAL DESCRIPTION 

A part of NW 4 of the SW 4 of Section 10, Township 12-5, Range 6-E, identified as Tract No. 49 on Project No. RACR-028-759-002 in Etowah County, Alabama and being more fully described as follows: 

Parcel 1 of 1: 

Commencing at the intersection of the present east R/W line of Stroud Ave and the present south R/W line of 10th Street N; thence southeasterly and along said present R/W line a distance of 127 feet, more or less, to a point on the acquired R/W line (said point offset 120’ LT and perpendicular to centerline of project at station 101+55.87), which is the point of BEGINNING; thence S 63°58′30′′ E and along the acquired R/W line a distance of 294.13 feet to a point on the acquired R/W line (said point offset 120’ LT and perpendicular to centerline of project at station 104+50.00); thence S 52°19′17′′ E and 

along the acquired R/W line a distance of 99.04 feet to a point on the acquired R/W line (said point offset 100’ LT and perpendicular to centerline of project at PT station 105+47.00); thence following the curvature thereof an arc distance of 456.55 feet and along the acquired R/W line to a point on the present west R/W line of Alabama and Tennessee River Railroad (said point also on the acquired R/W line (said point offset 100’ LT and perpendicular to centerline of project at PT station 110+46.42) (said arc having a chord bearing of S 75°19′27′′ E, a _counterclockwise direction, a chord distance of 465.55 feet and a radius of 1160.00 feet); thence S 47°10′34′′ E and along said present R/W line a distance of 28.83 feet to a point on the present north R/W line of Decatur Street; thence S 89°24’54” W and along said present R/W line a distance of 504.22 feet to a point on the present east R/W line of Stroud Ave; thence N 38°53’13” W and along said present R/W line a distance of 203.60 feet to a point on said 

present R/W line; thence N 45°19’33” W and along said present R/W line a distance of 243.96 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 1.41 acre(s), more or less. 

Please be advised that you have thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication to file an answer or other response with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902 and the attorney for the plaintiff, John Porter, III, Esq., 123 Laurel Street, Scottsboro, AL 35768. 

You are further notified that the hearing of said complaint has been set by this court for September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., at which time you may appear and answer said complaint or file objections thereto if you so desire. 

If the application to condemn is granted by the Court, a Commissioners’ hearing will be scheduled within 30 days thereafter to determine damages which may be due to the defendants. For information on the date and time of such hearing, please contact the Probate Court during regular business hours at 256-549-5333. 

This the 22nd day of July2026. 

Soctt W. Hassell

JUDGE OF PROBATE 

July 31, August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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NOTICE OF PENDENCY SUIT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY

Civil Action No. 31-CV-2026900181.00

JOE WISE and PATRICIA WISE, Plaintiffs,

A PARCEL OF LAND IN ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

And the Estate of Norma Jean Rhodes, deceased, and all Fictitious Defendants claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in said lands, or if any Defendant is deceased, such a Defendant’s heirs or devises shall be made parties in their stead.

In the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, there is pending in Case Number CV-2026900181.00, a verified Bill of Complaint filed by the Plaintiffs, Joe Wise and Patricia Wise, on the 27th day of March, 2026, against the below-described lands, lying in Etowah County, Alabama, and against the Estate of Norma Jean Rhodes, deceased; and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, lien or encumbrance on said lands and to clear up all doubts or disputes concerning the same. Plaintiffs claim to own all of said land in fee simple absolute, free of all liens and encumbrances. The subject property is described as follows:

Parcel #1:

The East Quarter (maps as east 1⁄2) of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (E1⁄4 of NW1⁄4 of SE1⁄4) in section Nineteen (19), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama.

Parcel #2:

To reach the point of beginning, begin at the northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 19, Township 11, Range 5 East of

Huntsville Meridian and run south and along the west line of said forty 525 feet to a point, which said point is the point of beginning to describe the property herein conveyed; and from said point of beginning run south and along the west line of

said forty 551.25 feet to a point; thence run east and parallel with the north line of said forty 400 feet to a point; thence run north and parallel with the west line of said forty 551.25 feet to a point; thence run west and parallel with the north line of said forty 400 feet to the point of beginning; and being a part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE1⁄4 of SE1⁄4), in Section Nineteen (19), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

All persons having an interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or any encumbrance thereon, are hereby directed to plead, answer, demur or otherwise respond to the Complaint on or September 21, 2026; or else suffer judgment by default to be rendered against them; it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint. Your response must be tiled with the Circuit Clerk, Cassandra “Saro” Johnson, Etowah county Courthouse, 801 Forrest Ave. #202. Gadsden. AL 35901.

Done this 15th day MAY 2026

CASSANDRA JOHNSON

Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama

Counsel for Plaintiff:

Jessica Guthrie-Hudson

Palisades Title & Land, LLC

Attorney for Plaintiff

204 3rd St, N.

Oneonta, AL 35121

205-706-6942

July 31, August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

Case No. 31-CV-2026-900327.00

Lucriferous Holdings LLC, Plaintiff, 

v. 

Mary Lynn S. Klinefelter; Lydia S. Loftin, her heirs or assigns if deceased; Sarah S. Marler, her heirs or assigns if deceased; Betty Sue Hicks, her heirs or assigns if deceased; Becky Nordgren, Etowah County Revenue Commissioner; A parcel of real property located at 1830 Mount Zion Ave, Gadsden, Alabama 35904; and all unknown persons who may claim any title, interest, lien, or encumbrance in the subject property, Defendants.

Notice is hereby given that a verified complaint has been filed by Lucriferous Holdings LLC seeking foreclosure of ad valorem tax liens pursuant to Ala. Code § 40-10-197, to quiet title in rem pursuant to Ala. Code § 6-6-560 et seq., and ejectment following foreclosure. This action concerns the following real property located in Etowah County, Alabama:

Lot Number Thirty-Five (35), in Block Number Two (2), in Edgewood Subdivision according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Book of Town Plats “D”, page 247, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, and lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Parcel No.: 15-03-07-4-000-145.000 Common address: 1830 Mount Zion Ave, Gadsden, Alabama 35904

This notice is directed to all defendants named above, including all unknown persons, heirs, or entities who may claim any right, title, interest, lien, or encumbrance in the property.

All persons claiming any title, interest, lien, encumbrance, or right of redemption in the property must appear and respond within thirty (30) days after the final publication of this notice, or they shall be forever barred from asserting any claim to the property. All responses must be filed on or before the 8th day of September 2026, being thirty (30) days after the last date of publication. This notice is issued for the purpose of perfecting service upon all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the complaint.

Pursuant to Ala. Code § 40-10-197(c)(3), any person with a right to redeem the property may do so at any time prior to the entry of final judgment in this action by filing a timely answer or motion in this court. A judgment quieting title may cause a person with an interest in or claim on the property to lose that interest or claim. Any person claiming an interest in the property may appear in this action. Any person who is entitled to redeem may request that the property be sold at public auction. In summary, if you do not want to lose any interest or equity you may have in the property, you must take all required measures to appear in and respond to this tax lien foreclosure action.

Dated this 29th day of June 2026.

Cassandra Johnson, 

Circuit Court Clerk Etowah County, 

STANLEY & ASSOCIATES, LLC

201 20th Street South

Irondale, Alabama 35210

Telephone: (205) 451-4196 

July 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

 IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: W.B.M., a minor child                                   

CASE NO.:         JU-2024-329.02

NOTICE TO:      TRINITY RENFROE, the father

You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources seeking to terminate your parental rights to minor child W.B.M., a minor child born to Hannah Morgan on November 27, 2024.  You must file an Answer to the Petition with the Clerk of the Etowah County Juvenile Court within fourteen (14) days from the date of last publication of this notice.  If you fail to file an Answer within the allowed time, a judgment by default may be entered against you.  You are further notified that you have the right to have an attorney represent you in this matter, and if you cannot afford to hire an attorney, one can be appointed by the Court to represent you.  The Petition is presently set for hearing at 9:00 a.m. on August 31, 2026, at the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Ave., Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition.

Dated this 15th  day of July 2026

Cassandra Johnson,

CLERK OF COURT

Laura T. Lloyd

Attorney for Etowah County DHR

P.O. Box 81 / 819 West Main St., Suite C

Centre, AL  35960

July 17, 24, 31, and

August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: J.J.D.T., a minor child                                                                        

CASE NO.:         JU-2024271.02

NOTICE TO:      BRITTANY GOSS, the mother

You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources seeking to terminate your parental rights to minor child J.J.D.T., a minor born to Brittany Goss on August 11, 2022.  You must file an Answer to the Petition with the Clerk of the Etowah County Juvenile Court within fourteen (14) days from the date of last publication of this notice.  If you fail to file an Answer within the allowed time, a judgment by default may be entered against you.  You are further notified that you have the right to have an attorney represent you in this matter, and if you cannot afford to hire an attorney, one can be appointed by the Court to represent you.  The Petition is presently set for hearing at 9:00 a.m. on August 26, 2026, at the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Ave., Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition.

Dated this 15th day of July, 2026.

Cassandra Johnson,

CLERK OF COURT

Laura T. Lloyd

Attorney for Etowah County DHR

P.O. Box 81 / 819 West Main St., Suite C

Centre, AL  35960 

July 17, 24, 31, and 

August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA 

IN RE: A.F.G.    CASE NO.:         JU-2016-292.04

IN RE: A.H.G.  CASE NO.:         JU-2016-293.04

NOTICE TO:      DEREK CRANFORD, the father

You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources seeking to terminate your parental rights to minor child A.F.G., a minor child born to Shaina Guyton on November 2, 2014, and A.H.G., a minor child born to Shaina Guyton on November 2, 2014.  You must file an Answer to the Petition with the Clerk of the Etowah County Juvenile Court within fourteen (14) days from the date of last publication of this notice.  If you fail to file an Answer within the allowed time, a judgment by default may be entered against you.  You are further notified that you have the right to have an attorney represent you in this matter, and if you cannot afford to hire an attorney, one can be appointed by the Court to represent you.  The Petition is presently set for hearing at 9:00 a.m. on August 27, 2026, at the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Ave., Gadsden, Alabama 35901.  You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition.

Dated this 15th day of July, 2026.

Cassandra Johnson,

CLERK OF COURT

Laura T. Lloyd

Attorney for Etowah

County DHR

P.O. Box 81 / 819 West Main St., Suite C

Centre, AL  35960

July 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 2026

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Water Works Board of Attalla will hold a public hearing on September 1, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 6:00 pm at the Attalla Water Board Office, 509 4th Street NW, Attalla, AL 35954 to discuss the submission of an application for the 2026 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and the Environmental Information Document (EID) associated with the proposed project.  The hearing will address the proposed construction of a new clearwell at the Water Treatment Plant located at 1780 Highway 77, Attalla, AL  35954.

A copy of the EID will be available for review at the Public Hearing.

Any person with a disability or communication impairment should contact the Water Works Board of Attalla at (256) 538-3322 if special accommodation is needed.  The Board will attempt to satisfy all reasonable requests.

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The City of Gadsden will conduct a Certified Public Test and Inspection of DS200 and ES Express Vote machines to be used in the Gadsden Municipal election on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Said test and inspection is open to the public and will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the former health department building located directly be-hind the Etowah County Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama.

Jennifer Smith

City Clerk/Treasurer

August 7, 2026

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INVITATION TO BID

BID INFORMATION

A. Project: Industrial Tank Recoating

B. Owner: Attalla Water Works Board

C.Engineer: Canyon Engineering, LLC

1.2

ANNOUNCEMENT

A. Your firm is invited to submit a sealed Bid for the project listed above. The Owner will receive Bids at the Attalla Water Works Board Office, located at 509 4th Street NW, Attalla, Alabama, 35954, until 11:00 AM local time on the 20th day of August 2026, at which time and place the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids not received by the indicated time will not be opened.

B. Project Description: Cleaning, blasting, minor repairs, recoating, and disinfecting of a 500,000 gallon welded steel elevated water tank known as the Industrial Tank.

C. Owner requires the Project to be completed in 60 calendar days.

D. Bidding Documents for a Unit Price contract may be obtained from the office of the Canyon Engineering, LLC, 1912 Gault Avenue N, Fort Payne, Alabama, 35967. Electronic copies will be available via a free download to all potential bidders.  Paper sets are available upon receipt of a $60.00 non-refundable amount per set.

E. Potential bidders may view the Bid Documents at the office of Canyon Engineering by appointment only.

F. Bidders will be required to provide Bid security according to the requirements in Document 002113 – Instructions to Bidders and Document 003100 – Available Project Information.

G. Refer to other Bidding requirements as described in Document 002113 – Instructions to Bidders and Document 003100 – Available Project Information.

H. Submit your Bid on the Bid Form provided. Bidders are required to submit the bid form, bid bond, and the E-Verify documents at the time of the bid.  Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the bidder, the bidder’s General Contractor’s license number, the project name, and bid date.  Bidders are asked not to submit the full contract documents and specifications book at the time of the bid.

I. Bidders must carry the Painting and Sandblasting construction classification as listed in the roster of the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors to be considered for the award of the project.

J. Your Bid will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 60 calendar days after submission.

K. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all Bids.

James G (Chuck) Chitwood, P.E.

President

Canyon Engineering

P.O. Box 680021

Fort Payne, AL  35968

(256) 558-0773

chuck@canyonengineeringllc.com

July 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ITB No. 2026-01

Etowah County Emergency Communications District

4610 Airport Rd.

Gadsden, AL 35904

Etowah County Emergency Communications District is issuing an Invitation to Bid(ITB) to interested qualified companies for a Grounding and Electrical Improvement Project. A mandatory prebid conference will be held on August 18th, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time at the Etowah County 911 center located at the address above.

Sealed proposals will be received on September 1st, 2026 until 2:00 PM Central Time at the above address, at which time there will be a public bid opening.

Award will be made only to competent and responsible bidders as mandated by Title 39 of the Code of Alabama who have the experience and other qualifications as set forth in the bid documents. Prequalification is not required.

Proposal documents may be requested at the above address during regular business hours or by emailing your request to lee.moore@911consult.com. 

Etowah County Emergency Communications District reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals, waive any informality in the proposals received, and to accept any proposal which, in its opinion may be in the best interest of Etowah County Emergency Communications District.

August 7, 14, and 21, 2026

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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) PERMIT

AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS

 PUBLIC NOTICE – 212

St. Clair County

Ira Phillips, Inc. c/o Mr. Jonathan Tang, 310 North 3rd Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, UIC Permit Number ALSI5580009 has applied for the issuance of a permit for Class V Injection Wells at Former Martin’s Texaco, 36950 U.S. Highway 231 North, Ashville, AL 35953 for the injection of activated carbon, calcium sulfate dihydrate, sodium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, potassium sulfate, sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate, silicic acid, sodium salt, sodium silicate, silicon dioxide, and ferrous sulfate solution to aid in the remediation of existing contamination. 

The draft permit contains requirements and limitations which are protective of ground 

water quality.

Copies of the draft permit, conditions, limitations and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://adem.alabama.gov/newsEvents/publicNotices.cnt, and at the following location Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.  A nominal fee for copying and/or mailing may be charged.  Arrangements for copying should be made in advance.

James H. Carlson, Chief

ADEM-Water Division

1400 Coliseum Blvd.

[Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463]

Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2400

(334) 271-7823

water-permits@adem.alabama.gov

Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department’s named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice. COMMENTERS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE UIC PERMIT NUMBER ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THEIR COMMENTS.  In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the draft permit.

A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing.  The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit.  The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision.

After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination.  The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record.  The Department will post responses to comments as well as the final permit determinations to the Department’s website at http://app.adem.alabama.gov/eFile/.  To find the response to comments and final permit determination, you may search by the permit number listed in this notice.

The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are emailed legal notices regarding proposed permits.  If you wish to receive such notices, please sign up at http://adem.alabama.gov by entering your email address on the left side of the page and clicking the submit button.

Notice is hereby given this 10th day of August, 2026, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

Edward F. Poolos

Director

Nondiscrimination Statement:  The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.

August 7, 2026

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF NANCY AVENUE

A petition has been received by the City of Gadsden for the vacation of  Nancy Avenue, described as follows:

Tract #1: Begin at an existing 1” pipe at the Southwest corner of Lot #8, in Block “16”, of Clayton Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book “D”, Pages 70 & 71, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and point being at the intersection with the Northerly R/W of Nancy Avenue (50’ R/W) and the Easterly R/W of Perry Street (50’ R/W), and run S02°01’41 “E, along said Perry Street Easterly R/W, 25.06 feet to a point; thence run S87°56’22”E, leaving said R/W, 300.09 feet to a point at the intersection with the Westerly R/W of Wilson Drive (50’ R/W); thence run N02°01’41”W, along said Westerly R/W, 25.06 feet to an existing¾” pipe; thence run N87°56’22”W, leaving said Westerly R/W , 300.09 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the annulled Nancy Avenue, lying between Block “16” on the North, and Block “17” on the South, Clayton Subdivision, Etowah County, Alabama and contains 0.17 acre (more or less).

Tract #2: Commence at an existing 1” pipe at the Southwest corner of Lot #8, in Block “16”, of Clayton Subdivision, as recorded in Pl at Book “D”, Pages 70 & 71, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, said point being at the intersection with the Northerly R/W of Nancy Avenue (50’ R/W) and the Easterly R/W of Perry Street (50’ R/W), and run S02°01’41”E, along said Perry Street Easterly R/W, 25.06 feet to the point of beginning of the property described herein; thence run S87°56’22”E, leaving said R/W, 300.09 feet to a point at the intersection with the Westerly R/W of Wilson Drive (50’ R/W); thence run S02°01’41 “E, along said Westerly R/W, 25.06 feet to a point; thence run N87°56’22”W, leaving said R/W, 300.09 feet to a point on said Perry Street Easterly R/W; thence run N02°01’41 “W, along said Easterly R/W, 25.06 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the annulled Nancy Avenue, lying between Block “16” on the North, and Block “17” on the South, Clayton Subdivision, Etowah County, Alabama, and contains .017 acre (more or less).

A resolution granting assent to this vacation will be considered by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 90 Broad Street.  Objections to the passage of the resolution will be heard at that time.  A map of the proposed vacation will be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Engineering Department, third floor, Room 302, City Hall.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk 

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF MARGIE STREET

A petition has been received by the City of Gadsden for the vacation of  Margie Street, described as follows:

A parcel of land that is described as beginning  at northeast  corner  of Lot  I  of the James Neal Subdivision recorded in Plat Book “ I”, Page  I60  as  filed  in  the  Probate  Court  of Etowah County, Alabama; thence in a westerly direction 118.32’ to the northwest corner of Lot I of said subdivision;  thence  in  a southerly direction  along  the western  boundary lines of Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of said subdivision the distance of 919.65’  to  the southwest corner of Lot 7 of said subdivision;  thence  west 5O.1’ to the southeast corner of Lot 8 of said subdivision; thence in a northerly direction along the  eastern boundary lines of Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of said subdivision the distance of 9l8.17’; thence in an easterly direction approximately 50’ to the northwest corner of Lot 1, being the point of beginning. Said property describing the area described as Margie Street as depicted on the James Neal Subdivision plat as recorded in Plat Book “I”, Page 160 as filed in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama.

A resolution granting assent to this vacation will be considered by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 90 Broad Street.  Objections to the passage of the resolution will be heard at that time.  A map of the proposed vacation will be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Engineering Department, third floor, Room 302, City Hall.

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk 

August 7,  14, 21, and 28, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on August 13, 2026 beginning at 9 a.m. on the premises of Stock It N Lock It Mini Storage located at 3403 Rainbow Parkway, Rainbow City, AL, 35906.

Mia Chalkey – Unit 188-G

Brandon Giles – Unit 187-G

Wes Gwin – Unit 95-D, 159-F and 503-L

Paige Halasinski – Unit 142-F

Jacob Morgan  – Unit 236-I

Andy Street – Unit 309-K

Justin Wade – Unit 213-H

July 31 and August 7, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following storage units will be auctioned on August 12, 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.

Roosevelt Johnson – Unit 49, 62-764

Catie Hall – Unit 92

Tami Powell – Unit 144

Jacqueline Looney – Unit 326

Sonya Atchinson – Unit 361

Dezira Blount – Unit 411

Tabatha Mobuary – Unit 421

Ryne Smith – Unit 475

Fredrick Milliner -Unit 523

Jessica Spears – Unit 520

Jennifer Drummond – Unit 538

Rhonda Usry – Unit 544

Mary Butler – Unit 581

Dazaree Turner – Unit 6-5

Chris Smith – Unit 715

Jacob Cornelious – Unit 717

Ligaya Furguson – Unit 34-1A

Barbara Mashburn- Unit 13-12

Regina Holliday – Unit 34-18

Katie Barcomb – Unit 52-17

Lanalda Woods – Unit 83-14

Southtowne Mini Warehouses

199 Woodland Drive

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

July 31 and August 7, 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 09/14/2026 at 9:00 a.m.

2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland

VIN:  1C4RJFCG4FC623368

A&J Towing LLC

4975 Hopper Road

Altoona, AL. 35952

August 7 and 14, 2026

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LEGAL ZONING NOTICE

At a regular meeting of the City Council of Gadsden to be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall, First Floor, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 commencing at 10:00 a.m., a public hearing will be held to consider the adoption of an ordinance substantially as follows:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, that the Official Zoning Map of the City of Gadsden adopted by Ordinance No. O-36-25, as amended, is hereby fur-ther amended by Zoning classification district for the following described properties:

“A request to rezone the following described properties from TR, Traditional Residential District to HC, Highway Commercial. (Property address being The Front Road Portion of  1651 Highway 411). 7.2 Acres 

TRACT 1 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

A part of section 35, township 11 south, range 6 east, Etowah county, Alabama, being more particularly described as commencing at the southwest corner of the southwest 1/4, of the northeast 1/4, of said section 35, then N89°35’41”E a distance of 742.05 feet to a 5/8” rebar, then N00°41’43”W a distance of 521.73 feet to a 5/8” rebar with yellow cap stamped CDG, then N00°56’06”W a distance of 201.50 feet to an iron set (this iron and all other irons referred to as “set” are 1/2” rebar with a red plastic cap stamped Allen CA-1005-LS), the point of beginning. Then from the point of beginning N00°56’06”W a distance of 141.21 feet to an iron set on the south right-of-way of U.S. highway 411. Then along the south right-of-way of said U.S. Highway 411 N58°14’21”E a distance of 496.66 feet to a 6” x 6” concrete monument. Then continue along said south right-of-way along a curve to the right having a radius of 1814.86 feet, an arc length of 435.54 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N65°04’18”E 434.50 feet to a busted 6” x 6” concrete monument. Then continue along said south right-of-way along a curve to the right having a radius of 1814.86 feet, an arc length of 27.46 feet and a chord bearing and distance of N72°25’38”E 27.46 feet to an iron set on the south right-of-way of an alley. Then leaving the south right-of-way of said Highway 411 and along the south right-of-way of an alley N89°55’28”E a distance of 86.89 feet to an iron set at the northwest corner of lot 1 of browning place subdivision as recorded in plat book I, page 92, probate office Etowah County, Alabama. The along the west boundary of said browning place subdivision S00°28’02”E a distance of 213.72 feet to a 1/2” steel rod. Then continue along said west boundary of browning place subdivision S89°04’37”E a distance of 39.54 feet to an iron set. Then continue along said west boundary of browning place subdivision S00°44’46”E a distance of 100.00 feet to a 3/8” bent rebar. Then continue along said west boundary of browning place subdivision S00°55’51”E a distance of 35.70 feet to an iron set. Then leaving said west boundary of browning place subdivision S89°39’11”W a distance of 462.15 feet to an iron set. Then continue S89°39’11”W a distance of 50.00 feet to a point on the west right-of-way of a future proposed road. Then along said west right-of-way S00°20’49”W a distance of 250.00 feet to an iron set. Then leaving said west right-of-way N89°39’11”W a dis-tance of 456.03 feet to the point of beginning and containing 6.23 acres more or less. According to a survey prepared by Allen Land Surveying dated 10-17-2025, project number 25-116.

TRACT 2 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:

A part of section 35, township 11 south, range 6 east, Etowah County, Alabama, being more particularly described as commencing at the southwest corner of the southwest 1/4, of the northeast 1/4, of said section 35, then N89°35’41”E a distance of 742.05 feet to a 5/8” rebar. Then N00°41’43”W a distance of 521.73 feet to a 5/8” rebar with yellow cap stamped CDG. Then N00°56’06”W a distance of 342.72 feet to an iron set (this iron and all other irons referred to as “set” are 1/2” rebar with a red plastic cap stamped Allen CA-1005-LS) on the south right-of-way of U.S. Highway 411. Then leaving said south right-of-way N00°56’06”W a distance of 227.39 feet to an iron set on the north right-of-way of said U.S Highway 411, the point of beginning. Then from the point of beginning, leaving said north right-of-way N00°56’06”W a distance of 146.99 feet to an iron set. Then N00°56’06”W a distance of 56.76 feet to an iron set. Then N89°19’57”E a distance of 322.09 feet to an iron set on the north right-of-way of said U.S Highway 411. Then along said north right-of-way S30°12’25”E a distance of 8.50 feet to a 6” x 6” busted concrete monument. Then continue along said north right-of-way N58°13’07”W a distance of 379.99 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.79 acres more or less. According to a survey prepared by Allen Land Surveying dated 10-17-2025, project number 25-116.

Jenifer Smith, City Clerk

August 7 and 21, 2026.

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