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 Milton F Duke, Jr to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for FirstBank, its successors and assigns dated October 23, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on October 24, 2023, as Instrument No. 3565373 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 6014, Page 399 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, ALABAMA.
The undersigned, Nationstar Mortgage LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 6th day of November, 2024 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot Number Nine (9) in Block “K” in Clubview Heights Supplemental Addition, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “E”, Pages 242 and 243, Probate Office, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 1109 Alcott Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
505 20th Street North, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 24-06315AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
September 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by Shari Williams to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. “MERS” as mortgagee, as nominee for Lender, MortgageAmerica, Inc. and lender’s successors and assigns dated April 25, 2008, and Recorded in Instrument #3293565 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, which said mortgage was subsequently assigned to Arvest Central Mortgage Company by instrument recorded in Instrument #3538001 in said Probate Court records; notice is hereby given that the undersigned as mortgagee will under power of sale contained in said mortgage, sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, during legal hours of sale on the October 21, 2024, at the front door entrance of the Courthouse of Etowah County, Alabama, the following described real property in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, being the same property described in the above referred to mortgage:
LOT NUMBER 26 ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF THIRD ADDITION TO GREEN MOUNTAIN LAKES HOMES, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 55, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.
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 property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the judge of the probate where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the mortgagee.
Arvest Central Mortgage Company
Mortgagee
William McFadden
McFadden, Rouse & Bender, LLC
718 Downtowner Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36609
September 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Christopher K. Yarber, unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Homestar Financial Corp., on September 13, 2013, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3391830; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing 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 November 14, 2024, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number Sixty-Six (66), Sixty-Seven (67), Sixty-Eight (68) and Sixty-Nine (69) in Block “C”, of Druid Park, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 343 in the Probate Office, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 4103 Oliver Drive , Rainbow City, AL 35906. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price plus any deed recording costs and transfer taxes must be paid in certified funds by noon the next business day at the Law Office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the address indicated below. Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 24-08042-MT-AL
September 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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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 Mary Nell Hawkins, A Single Woman to Compass Bank dated August 3, 2004; said mortgage being recorded on August 19, 2004, as Instrument No. M-2004-3651 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on the 6th day of November, 2024 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
BEGINNING AT THE NW CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK F, OAKVIEW ADDITION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 337, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WINDSOR STREET A DISTANCE OF 117.36 FEET; THENCE DEFLECT 89 DEG. 49 MIN. 02 SEC. RIGHT AND RUN SOUTHERLY A DIS-TANCE OF 188.0 FEET; THENCE DEFLECT 89 DEG. 38 MIN. 26 SEC. RIGHT AND RUN WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 118.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LANCASTER AVENUE; THENCE DEFLECT 90 DEG. 45 MIN. 08 SEC. RIGHT AND RUN NORTHERLY ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF LANCASTER AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 189.19 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID DESCRIPTION EMBRACING ALL OF LOTS 1-4 AND A PORTION OF LOT 5, BLOCK F, OAKVIEW ADDITION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 337, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; AND A PORTION OF LOTS 19- 21, BLOCK F, J.C. SIZEMORE SECOND ADDITION TO OAKVIEW ADDITION, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK C, PAGE 331, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Said property is commonly known as 701 Windsor St, Gadsden, AL 35903.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description the legal de-scription will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BBVA USA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMPASS BANK
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC
505 20th Street North, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 23-04562AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Elizabeth Marcella Larsen was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/13/2024 to the Estate of Catherine Donna Wadsworth, 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
September 20, 27, and October 4, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
C. Burton Dunn was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/06/2024 over the Estate of Donneisha Williams, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Paul Cunningham, Jr., was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/06/2024 to the Estate of Paul Cunningham, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Kimberly Lipscomb McDuffie was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/20/2024 over the Estate of J.D. McDuffie a/k/a James Disque McDuffie 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Carol Noel Sharp was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/21/2024 to the Estate of Sidney Earl Sharp, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Kendall W. Wilmore and Kelly W. Ray was/were appointed Personal Co-Representative(s) on 08/21/2024 to the Estate of Myrtle Faye Williams, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
C. Douglas Szramski was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/23/2024 to the Estate of Evelyn J. Szramski, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Sara Compton McWhorter was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/26/2024 to the Estate of Sarah Lou Mullinax, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Jameson Cade Garrison-Ledford was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/26/2024 over the Estate of April Mariea Ledford, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Diane Moore was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/27/2024 to the Estate of Virgil Lee Moore, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Michael Fambrough was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/30/2024 to the Estate of Dorothy M. Fambrough, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Valerie Lyn Taylor was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/30/2024 to the Estate of Neita M. Taylor, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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FILE CLAIMS
Billy T. Warren was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/03/2024 to the Estate of Virginia Ann Warren, 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
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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NOTICE OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE ESTATE OF: QUINTON CORDELE BAKER, DECEASED.
Case No.: 2024-00545
A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of QUINTON CORDELE BAKER,
Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by
Petitioner, TANYA BAKER TRIPP on the 2nd day of October, 2024. Notice is hereby given
that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate,
Etowah County, within thirty (30) days of this date of publication.
Done this 8th day of October 2024.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 11, 2024
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF
CONSERVATORSHIP
Notice to: John Gaddy, whose whereabouts are unknown
Any unknown family members, whose whereabouts are unknown
You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Shirley
Myers and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Shirley Myers was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 26th day of SEPTEMBER 2024.
A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters Conservatorship is set on the 19th day of NOVEMBER, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KATHLEEN SUTTLES DURHAM, DECEASED.
Case No.: S-12241
TO: DONALD DURHAM
Whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a Petition for Final Settlement was filed in the Office of the Judge of
Probate, Etowah County, Alabama and further, that the 3RD day of DECEMBER, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 24th DAY OF September, 2024.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
September 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: WHITNEY POPE,
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2024-602
TO: Frances Allen and any unknown family
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 19th day of NOVEMBER 2024 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 SEPTEMBER 2024
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No.: 2023-00376
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRED EDWARD MILLER, DECEASED.
TO: Any Interested Party
Please take notice that a Petition to Sell Real Property was filed in the Office of the Judge of
Probate, Etowah County, Alabama and further, that the 9th day of DECEMBER, 2024 at 10:00
a.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 2nd DAY OF October, 2024.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
October 4, 11 and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
ESTATE OF ANNIE JEAN GUYTON, deceased
CASE NO.: 2024-00106
NOTICE TO: Krystianna Freeman, devisees and beneficiaries under the Last Will and Testament of Annie Jean Guyton, deceased, heirs-at-law and next of kin of Annie Jean Guyton
The Personal Representative’s Petition For Order of Final Settlement and Decree Discharging Personal Representative shall be heard by undersigned at the Etowah County Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 on 4th day of December 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
Richard A. Rhea
THE RHEA FIRM
930 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL. 35901
Phone (256)547-6801
Fax (256-549-0271
October 11, 18, 25 and November 1, 2024
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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CROOK, CARL PLAINTIFFS,
CASE NO:. CV-2024-900248
VS
MARTIN, QUINCIA, DEFENDANS,
Quincia Martin who may claim an interest in the property located at 726 Sunnyvale Drive, Gadsden, AL. 35901, must file an Answer with the Clerk of the Court within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice of thereafter a judgement by Default may be rendered against you.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Court Clerk
David Livingston
Attorney for Plaintiff
P.O. Box 1621
Gadsden, AL. 35902
256-546-9300
September 20, 27,
October 4 and 11, 2024
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ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
BOBBY JOE MILINER, PLAINTIFF,
VS.
LARRY MILINER DECEASED; BERNICE ROSS, RUTHIE HEARD, DECEASED, ALL THE HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF LARRY MILINER, DECEASED ALL THE HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF RUTHIE HEARD, DECEASED.
DEFENDANT.
CASE NO.: CV-23-900315-WBO
The Plaintiff. Bobby Jo Miliner, recorded notice in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama of a pending Complaint to Quite Title action involving the following property:
Lot Number Thirteen (13) in Block Number Thirty-One (31) of the Gadsden Land and Improvement Company’s Thornton Addition, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “A”, Page 31, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. Property described herein does not constitute homestead. Said property is conveyed subject to:
(1) Ad valorem taxes for the current year and all subsequent years. (2) An easement granted to the City of Gadsden as shown by instrument recorded in Book “1103”, Page 291, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.
(2) GRANTOR’S SOURCE OF TITLE IS FOUND IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER: 3402764, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA. Property Address: 912 Spruce Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title action is hereby set for the 16th day of December 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in Judge William Ogletree’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Plaintiff, Bobby Joe Miliner. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
/s/ WILLIAM B OGLETREE
CIRCUIT JUDGE
FLOYD LAW FIRM, LLC
808 Chestnut Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6328
September 20, 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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NOTICE O PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE MATTER OF: G.P., A CHILD
JU-2023-96.02
TO: STEPHANIE MULLINS
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 G.P. born 3-22-2023. 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 Department of Human Resources 220 W. Main Street, Centre, Alabama 35960, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or default judgement can be entered against you. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court, may appoint an attorney if requested. Should the parent desire a 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. A final hearing will be set before Hon. William Clay at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, AL. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Cassandra Johnson
Etowah County Circuit Clerk
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 West Main Street
Centre, AL. 35960
September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE MATTER OF: ALF A CHILD
JU-2023-336.02
TO: LEONARD FORTNEY AND ALEXIS WEAVER
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 A.L.F. born 12-08-2023. 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 Department of Human Resources 220 W. Main Street, Centre, AL 35960, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or default judgement can be entered against you. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court may appoint an attorney if requested. Should the parent desire a 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. A final hearing has been set for November 6, 2024 at 1:30 pm. before Hon. Judge Nabors at the Etowah County Judicial Building in Gadsden, AL. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 West Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
Cassandra Johnson
Etowah County Circuit Clerk
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sherri W. Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 West Main Street
Centre, AL. 35960
September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No.: JU 2024-199.01
IN RE: A.R.I
A minor child
DOB: 01/07/2020
NOTICE TO: Justin Wayne Irvine, the father.
You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Natural Mother, Laura Alexander Elledge, to minor child, A.R.I, born on January, 7, 2020. You must file an Answer to the Peti-tion 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 set for hearing at 9:00 a.m. on November 20, 2024, before the Hon. Will Clay at the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama. You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition.
Dated this the 27th day of September
/s/ Cassandra Johnson
DISTRICT/JUVENILE COURT CLERK
Krystal Padula McWhorter
Attorney for the Natural Mother
834 Chestnut Street
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No.: JU 2024-198.01
IN RE: R.J.I.
A minor child
DOB: 06/05/2016
NOTICE TO: Justin Wayne Irvine, the father.
You are hereby given notice that a Petition has been filed by the Natural Mother, Laura Alexander Elledge, to minor child, R.J.I., born on June 5, 2016. 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 set for hearing at 9:00 a.m. on November 20, 2024, before the Hon. Will Clay at the Etowah County Judicial Building, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama. You may appear at the hearing and contest the Petition.
Dated this the 27th day of September 2024
/s/ Cassandra Johnson
DISTRICT/JUVENILE COURT CLERK
Krystal Padula McWhorter
Attorney for the Natural Mother
834 Chestnut Street
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
October 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024
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NOTICE OF COURT ACTION
In the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama
Case # CV-24-900343
James Webb
v.
Mark Restauri.
Publication Notice to: Mark Restauri.
A Complaint has been filed in this court for an ejectment action against you. You must file an answer to the Complaint within 30 days of perfection of service by publication. Your answer is to be filed in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 801 Forrest Ave. Gadsden, AL 35901.
Done this 25th day of September, 2024.
Cassandra Johnson
COURT CLERK.
David King, Esq.
Etowah County DHR
2100 Club Dr., Ste. 150
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-0201
September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA,
a municipal corporation, Plaintiff,
VS.
Case No. 2024-00456
TRACY WOODS, an individual; GEORGIA ANN WOODS, deceased; RICHARD WOODS, an individual; DERRICK WOODS, an individual; JOSEPH TONY WOODS, an individual; JAMES WOODS, deceased; JAMES WOODS, JR. an individual; SHARELLE WOODS, an individual; and BECKY NORDGREN, Etowah County Tax Collector Defendants.
TO: TRACY WOODS, GEORGIA ANN WOODS, deceased, RICHARD WOODS, DERRICK WOODS, JOSEPH TONY WOODS, JAMES WOODS, deceased, JAMES WOODS, JR., SHERELLE WOODS, and ANY AND ALL OTHER, CLAIMANTS, OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN
Whereabouts unknown, serve by publication
The City of Gadsden, Alabama, has filed a Complaint for Order of Condemnation in the
Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama involving the following property:
The Eastern 15 feet of Parcel 153, as described in Deed Book 1535, Page 35, Etowah County
Probate Office.
Said drainage easement being a portion of section 14, T-12-S, R-6-E, lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County Alabama.
You are hereby ordered to appear on or before the 20th day of November, 2024 at 11:00
a.m. when said Complaint will be heard and contest said Complaint should you see fit.
DONE THIS THE 20th DAY OF September, 2024.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
September 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA,
a municipal corporation,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Case No. 2024-00457
GEORGE WOODS, deceased; GEORGIA ANN WOODS, deceased; RICHARD WOODS, an individual; DERRICK WOODS, an individual; JOSEPH TONY WOODS, an individual; JAMES WOODS, deceased; JAMES WOODS, JR. an individual; SHARELLE WOODS, an individual; and BECKY NORDGREN, Etowah County Tax Collector Defendants.
TO: GEORGE WOODS, deceased, GEORGIA ANN WOODS, deceased, RICHARD WOODS, DERRICK WOODS, JOSEPH TONY WOODS, JAMES WOODS, deceased, JAMES WOODS, JR., SHERELLE WOODS, and ANY AND ALL OTHER, CLAIMANTS, OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN
Whereabouts unknown, serve by publication
The City of Gadsden, Alabama, has filed a Complaint for Order of Condemnation in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama involving the following property:
The Eastern 15 feet of Lot 1, Mandy Thaxton Addition, as recorded in Plat Book E, Page 55,
Etowah County Probate Office.
Said drainage easement being a portion of Lot I, Mandy Thaxton Addition as recorded in Plat
Book E, Page 55, Etowah County Probate Office, also being a portion of section 14, T-12-S, R-6-E, lying and being in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
You are hereby ordered to appear on or before the 20th day of November, 2024 at 11:00
a.m. when said Complaint will be heard and contest said Complaint should you see fit.
DONE THIS THE 20th DAY OF September, 2024
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
September 27, October 4 and 11, 2024
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA,
a municipal corporation,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Case No. 2024-00454
QUEEN ESTER PATMAN, deceased EMMA PATMON JENKINS,
any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interest parties claiming any right, title estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein; and BECKY NORDGREN, Etowah County Tax Collector
Defendants.
TO: QUEEN ESTER PATMAN, deceased, and ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS, OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN
Whereabouts unknown, serve by publication
The City of Gadsden, Alabama, has filed a Complaint for Order of Condemnation in the
Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama involving the following property:
Beginning at the Northernmost corner of the property as described in Deed Book 1231, page 537, Etowah County Probate Office, thence run North 47°54’52” East along the Southeast right-of-way of 16th Street for a distance of 25.00 feet, thence run South 45°53’56” East for a distance of 10.00 feet, thence run South 47°54’52” West a distance of 25.00 feet to the Northeast boundary of property described in Deed Book 1231, Page 537, Etowah County Probate Office, thence run North 49°53’56” West along said boundary for a distance of 10.00 feet to the eastern right-of-way of 16th Street and the point of beginning.
You are hereby ordered to appear on or before the 20th day of November, 2024 at 11:00
a.m. when said Complaint will be heard and contest said Complaint should you see fit.
DONE THIS THE 20th DAY OF September, 2024
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
September 27, October 4, and 11, 2024
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
MEGAN KAY MATHEW
VS
DR.2024-900232.00
JOBISH MATHEW
Jobish Mathew, whose whereabouts are unknown must answer Megan Kay Mathew’s complaint for divorce, or therefore, a judgement by default may be rendered against Jobish Mathew in Case No: DR-2024-900203-00 in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.
Dated this 24th day of September 2024
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Clerk
Etowah County Circuit Court
Clark Hall, Esq.
Attorney for Movant
750 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, Al. 35901
(256)547-4357
September 27, October 4, 11 and 18, 2024
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, A municipal corporation
Plaintiff,
V.
CASE NO.: 2024-00607
GULF STATES STEEL ACQUISITION CORP., an Alabama Corporation; GULF STATES STEEL, INC. OF ALABAMA, an Alabama Corporation; SHAWMUT BANK OF CONNECTICUT; ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; BECKY NORDGREN, Etowah County Tax Collector; and ANY AND ALL OTHER UNKNOWN HEIRS, CLAIMANTS OR INTERESTED PARTIES CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST) IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED HEREIN
Defendants.
TO: GULF STATES STEEL ACQUISITION CORP., GULF STATES STEEL INC. OF ALABAMA, SHAWMUT BANK OF CONNECTICT, and ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS whereabouts unknown, serve by publication.
The City of Gadsden, Alabama, has filed a Complaint for Order of Condemnation in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama involving the following property:
Legal Description of Tract 1
A part of the SE1/4 of the NW1/4, Section 8, Township 12S, Range 6E, identified as Tract No. 1 on Project No. STPOA-2815(253) in Etowah County, Alabama and being more fully described as follows:
Parcel 1 of 4:
Commencing from a common section corner for section 7, 8, 17 and 18, T-12-S, R-6-E, thence N30°38’15”E a distance of 4198.72 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line, also being the Point of Beginning of the property herein described;
Thence N62°45’53”E along the acquired right of way line a distance of 222.16 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet left of Hickory Street station 25+64.48;
Thence S00°30’28”W along the present right of way line a distance of 20.74 feet to a point on the present right of way line 29.41 feet left of Hickory Street station 25+63.56;
Thence S62°23’17”W along the present right of way line a distance of 189.66 feet to a point on the present right of way line 28.58 feet left of Hickory Street station 24+0.00;
Thence N52°02’05”W along the present right of way line a distance of 21.42 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet left of Hickory Street station 24+00.00, the point and place of Beginning;
The above described parcel contains 0.056 acre, more or less
Parcel 2 of 4:
Commencing from a common section corner for section corner for section 7, 8, 17 and 18, T-12-S, R-6-E, thence N31°59’41”E a distance of 4187.14’ feet to a point on the acquired right of way line, also being the Point of Beginning of the property herein described;
Thence N52°02’05”W along the required right of way line a distance of 18.54 feet to a point on the present right of way line 31.46 feet tight of Hickory Street station 24+00.00;
Thence N61°16’36”E along the present right of way line a distance of 132.86 feet to a point on the present right of way line 30.32 feet tight of Hickory Street station 25+57.70;
Thence S34°59’31”W along the present right of way line a distance of 1.91 feet to a point on the present right of way line 31.97 feet tight of Hickory Street station 25+56.25;
Thence S03°45’06”E along the present right of way line a distance of 18.22 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet left of Hickory Street station 25+55.75;
Thence S61°26’54”W along the acquired right of way line a distance of 114.76 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet right of Hickory Street station 24+0.00, the point and place of Beginning;
The above described parcel contains 0.057 acre, more or less.
Parcel 3 of 4:
Commencing from a common section corner for section 7, 8, 17 and 18, T-12-S, R-6-E, thence N32°54’23”E a distance of 4411.62 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line, also being the Point of Beginning of the property herein described;
Thence S88°59’57”E along the acquired right of way line a distance of 327.52 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet left of Hickory Street station 29+67.00;
Thence S01°00’03”W along the acquired right of way line a distance of 19.43 feet to a point on the oresent right of way line 30.57 feet left of Hickory Street station 29+67.00;
Thence N89°12’25”W along the present right of way line a distance of 316.00 feet to a point on the present right of way line 29.42 feet left of Hickory Street station 26+51.00;
Thence N19°36’15W along the present right of way line a distance of 6.054 feet to a point on the present right of way line 35.08 feet left of Hickory Street station 26+48.88;
Thence N31°11’50”W along the present right of way line a distance of 17.63 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet left of Hickory Street station 26+-39.48, the point and place of Beginning;
The above described parcel contains 0.148 acre, more or less.
Parcel 4 of 4:
Commencing from a common section corner for section 7, 8, 17 and 18, T-12-S, R-6-E, thence N33°58’54”E a distance of 4345.36 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line, also being the Point of Beginning of the property herein described;
Thence N16°34’20”W along the present right of way line a distance of 20.74 feet to a point on the present right of way line 30.23 feet right of Hickory Street station 26+67.03;
Thence S89°08’38”E along the present right of way line a distance of 277.97 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 29.53 feet tight of Hickory Street station 29+45.00;
Thence S01°00’03”W along the acquired right of way line a distance of 20.47 feet to a point on the acquired right of way line 50.00 feet right of Hickory Street station 29+45.00; Thence N88°59’57”W along the acquired right of way line a distance of 271.71 feet to a point on the present right of way line 50.00 feet tight of Hickory Street station 26+73.29, the point and place of Beginning;
The above described parcel contains 0.127 acre, more or less.
You are hereby ordered to appear on or before the 20th day of November, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. when said Complaint will be heard and to contest said Complaint should you see fit.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate Court
Etowah County, Alabama
J. Lance Smith
Turnbach, Warren, Rice,
Frederick & Smith, P.C.
200 Chestnut Street, Suite A P. O. Box 129
Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0129
(256) 543-3664/FAX (256) 543-3674
October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2024 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2024-121 (SB262), which ordered an election to be held on a proposed amendment to the Constitu-tion 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 suc-cessive 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 5, 2024, an election will be held in Etowah County, Alabama, in the manner and form provided by law upon the following pro-posed amendment to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:
AMENDMENT
PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2024-121
“Section 28-2.00
(a) The legislature Legislature, by general or local law, may by general or local law provide that a trial tax or charge on litigation of not more than . . . dollars (. . .) shall be taxed as costs in any case, action, or proceeding hereafter filed in the circuit court of fix, regulate, and alter the costs and charges of courts in Etowah county, whether at law or in equity, and that a like tax or charge of not more than . . . dollars (. . .) shall be taxed as cost in any case hereafter filed in the Etowah county court, the proceeds of such tax or charge shall be used for establishing, equipping, maintaining and operating the public law library in Etowah county established pursuant to Act No. 191, H. 596, which became effective August 1, 1955 (Acts of Alabama 1955, page 485), including the payment of the salaries of the personnel needed to operate such library County and provide for their distribution, including, but not limited to, for the establishment, equipment, maintenance, or operation of a public law library.
(b) All court costs and charges collected in Etowah County prior to the ratification of this amendment are hereby ratified, validated, and confirmed.”
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in each newspaper qualified to run legal notices in Etowah County, Alabama.
October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2024
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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2024 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2024-301 (HB302), proposing an amendment 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 amendment; and
WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendment, 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 5, 2024, an election will be held in the State of 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. 2024-301
(a) All sixteenth section and indemnity school land that is owned in fee simple by the Franklin County School System, is located in Fayette County and Walker County, and is for the exclusive use of schools in the Franklin County School System is vested in the Franklin County Board of Education. The board may manage, sell, lease, and control the land and any timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land.
(b) Any proceeds generated from the sale of timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land, or from the lease or sale of the land or its natural resources, shall be paid to the Franklin County Board of Education and deposited into the Franklin County Board of Education General Fund.
(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that this amendment supersede any other provision of this constitution that may be construed as conflicting with this amendment as it relates to the land and the rights, power, and control thereof and to the sale, lease, or other disposition of the land and timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land, and any proceeds and interest earned there-from.
(d) Upon ratification of this amendment, all proceeds realized from the sale, lease, or other disposition of the land or the sale of timber, minerals, or other natural resource of the land occurring before ratification of this amendment, and held in trust by the State of Alabama, shall continue to be held in trust, and any proceeds and interest derived from those transactions shall be paid to the Franklin County Board of Education.
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in every county as required by law.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Alabama to be affixed by the Secretary of State at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on this 19th day of September 2024.
Kay Ivy,
Governor
Wes Allen
Secretary of State
October 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 2024
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC hereby gives notice of completion of project RAEDAA-0025(556) in Etowah and Cherokee County Alabama. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on September 27, 2024, and ending on October 18, 2024.
All claims should be filed at Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC
P.O. Box 1890, Gadsden, Alabama, 35902 during this period.
September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October
15, 2024 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 Ben Noojin to consider
allowing the property located at 2324 3rd Street, Attalla, AL
35954 to be rezoned to R-3 multi-family housing to convert
the storage building to an apartment building with
approximately 4 apartments for rental income. The property is
currently zoned M-2 General Industry.
Mandy Cash, City Clerk
October 4 and 11, 2024
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed construction proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at the City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and service required to complete the DALEHAVEN PLACE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, Bid Request No 3576, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications, and Contract Documents are open to the public for inspection at the City Hall. Electronic (pdf) Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained from the City of Gadsden Engineering Department, Room 301, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama (phone: (256)-549-4520), immediately for free. All bidders must be registered with the City of Gadsden Engineering Department in order to submit a bid. Bids received from unregistered bidders will be rejected.
A Cashier’s Check (drawn on an Alabama bank) or Bid Bond for 5% of the amount bid (maximum of $10,000) and made payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. It is not required that a contractor be licensed in order to submit a bid; however, prior to award of a contract, proper proof of all applicable licensures must be provided by the contractor, proof of insurance coverages of the types and amounts as set forth in the project specifications will be required of the contractor, and any and all subcontractors, prior to beginning work. The contractor will be required to perform work amounting to at least 30% of the total contract cost with its own organization.
This is a Federally Funded Project. The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act and other acts amendatory, supplementary, or relative thereto. The project is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. MBE/DBE participation is encouraged; however, no specific MBE/DBE goals have been established for this project.
Minimum wage rates (Davis Bacon Act) for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.
In accordance with TITLE 49, Code of Federal Regulations, all bidders are hereby notified that it will be affirmatively ensured that in the 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 successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within six (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.
The right to reject any or all bids and to disregard any minor irregularities is reserved by the owner.
Any bidder, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et. seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license, before the bid will be considered by the awarding authority. A current license number must be included on the bid or a statement that is has been applied for.
Bidders must comply with the President’s Nos. 11246 and 11375 which prohibit discrimination in employment regarding race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also comply with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of1968, and Section III of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 170lu.
By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.
Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.
THE CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA
CRAIG FORD, Mayor
IVA NELSON, City Clerk
October 11, 2024
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR BIDS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO.
TAPSU-TA24(903) CITY OF GADSDEN BID # 3579 CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at Gadsden City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama, 35901, until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the following: Downtown Streetscape Improvements at Chestnut Street and South 6th Street – Phase II for the City of Gadsden, Pro-ject No. TAPSU-TA24(903), City of Gadsden Bid # 3579.
The bracket estimate on this project is from $850,000 to $1,050,000. This bracket range is pro-vided only as a general indication of a broad financial size category for the project. It should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will it have any bearing on any decision to award the contract. The principal items of work are approximately as follows:
1,226 – Removing Concrete Sidewalk, Per Square Yard
77 – 18” Roadway Pipe, Per Linear Foot
1,226 – Concrete Sidewalk, 4” Thick, Per Square Yard
856 – Combination Curb & Gutter, Type C, Per Linear Foot 1,692 – Micro-Milling Existing Pave-ment, Per Square Yard
46 – Asphalt Wearing Layer, Per Ton
70 – Asphalt Leveling, Per Ton
5 – Inlets, Type E, Each
3 – Manholes, Type M, Each
1 – Irrigation System, Lump Sum
1 – Decorative Lighting, Lump Sum
The entire project shall be completed in ONE HUNDRED TEN (110) working days.
A cashier’s check (drawn on an Alabama Bank) or bid bond for 5% of the amount bid (maxi-mum of $10,000.00) and made payable to the City of Gadsden must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. It is not required that a contractor be licensed in order to submit a bid; however, prior to award of a contract, proper proof of all applicable licensures must be provid-ed by the contractor. Proof of insurance coverages of the types and amounts as set forth in the project specifications will be required of the contractor, and any and all subcontractors, prior to beginning work. The contractor will be required to perform work amounting to at least 30% of the total contract cost within their organization.
Contractor prequalification is not required to bid on this project. However, the award of the contract will not be made to any bidder who, at the time of the award, is considered by the Al-abama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to be disqualified from bidding, nor to any bid-der who is an affiliate of or has a corporate officer, director, or principal owner who is a corpo-rate officer, director, or owner of, another person who is presently disqualified by ALDOT. Fur-ther details and definitions regarding this provision are included in the project specifications.
To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete original proposals made available by the owner. Bid documents (including plans and proposals) are available at CDG, Inc., 224 Broad St., Suite 201, Gadsden, Alabama 35901, (256) 543-9431 upon payment of a non-refundable deposit of $200. PDF electronic copies are available via email at no cost to the bidder. Checks shall be made payable to CDG, Inc. Bid documents will be mailed only upon re-ceipt of deposit. No bid documents will be distributed later than 24 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids.
This is a federally funded project. The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act and other acts amendatory, supplementary, or relative thereto. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. MBE/DBE participation is encouraged; howev-er, no specific MBE/ DBE goals have been established for this project.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the De-partment of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, all bidders are hereby notified that it will be affirmatively ensured that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids and to disregard any minor irregularities is reserved by the owner.
Honorable Craig Ford Mayor
October 11, 2024
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on October 12, 2024, beginning at 9:00 A.M. on the premises of 77 Storage located at 2800 Forestdale Road, Southside, Al. 35907.
Tonya Dale
Unit – A54
77 Storage
2800 Forestdale Road
Southside, AL 35907
October 4 and 11, 2024
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NOTICE OF EQUIPMENT POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned equipment on 10/31/2024 at 10am 2023 Bobcat ZT3500 serial#999350203860 Matt’s Towing 927 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954
September 27, October 4, 11, and 18, 2024
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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 11/15/2024
Gold 2005 Chevy Tahoe
VIN: 1GNEK13T15J258810
Tommy Tows
1912 3rd Street
Attalla, AL. 35954
(256) 490-3715
October 4 and 11, 2024
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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 November 22, 2024.
2022 Nissan Altima
VIN: 1N4BL4BV4NN409084
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
2075 HWY 77
ATTALLA AL 35954
256-538-6600
October 4 and 11, 2024
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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 11/29/2024.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser VIN:3C8FY688X5T518772
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe VIN: 1GNEC13Z43J148932
1995 Ford F350 VIN: 1FTJW36F1SEA31277
2012 BMW 750LI VIN: WBAKB8C58CDX20813
Thacker Towing & Recovery
927 5th Avenue NE
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 546-9994
October 11 and 18, 2024
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Matt’s Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the high-est bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2005 Dodge Durango VIN# 1D4HB48N15F542347 The public auction will be held at Matt’s Towing 927 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 11/19/2024 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 11 and 18, 2024
