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 Gary Clanton, Cherry Wright to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for MORTGAGEAMERICA INC, its successors a nd assigns dated October 12, 2006; said mortgage being recorded on October 20, 2006 as Instrument No. 3257700 as having been modified by an agreement recorded as Instrument No. 3583774 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3558324 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on November 9, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commencing at a 3/8 inch rebar at the Southeast corner of Section 13, Township 10 South Range 4 East. Thence North 02 degrees 28 minutes 33 seconds West 999.87 feet to a point on the West right-of-way of Pleasant Hill Church Road BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Thence South 88 degrees 24 minutes 00 seconds West 342.18 feet to a one half inch rebar set Cap No. CA-0078. Thence North 01 degree 06 minutes 43 seconds East 45.30 feet to a one half inch rebar set Cap No. CA-0078. Thence North 75 degrees 54 minutes 31 seconds East 354.19 feet to a one half inch rebar set Cap No. CA-0078 on the West right-of-way of Pleasant Hill Church Road. Thence South 01 degree 06 minutes 43 seconds West 121.99 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Property being in Etowah County, Alabama and containing 0.66 acres, more or loss. Property subject to all existing rights of way and or easements that are recorded or unrecorded. ALSO: A Non Exclusive Easement for ingressegress being Twenty feet in width and lying North of and parallel to the North line of the above described property.
Said property is commonly known as 634 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Boaz, AL 35956.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. 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 TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCF 2 ACQUISITION TRUST
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
File No. 26-09060AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
October 2, 9, and 16, 2026
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jonathan Garner, a married man and Allison Garner, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Guild Mortgage Company LLC., its successors and assigns, on November 18, 2021, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3531271; the undersigned Guild Mortgage Company 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 December 9, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Beginning at a 1/2 inch capped rebar (LS#21183) on the Eastern Right-of-Way of Taylor Road (35 foot R/W) and also marking the Southwest corner of Lot Fifty-Nine (59), Block Two (2), Taylor Subdivision Addition to Glencoe, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 401, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence along said Right-of-Way North 00 degrees 26 minutes 29 seconds East 111.67 feet to a 1/2 inch capped rebar (LS#21183); thence leaving said Right-of-Way North 80 degrees 34 minutes 28 seconds East 139.86 feet to a 1/2 inch capped rebar (LS#21183); thence South 00 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds West 111.67 feet to a 1/2 inch capped rebar (LS#21183); thence South 80 degrees 34 minutes 28 seconds West 139.88 feet to the Point of Beginning. Said property being all of Lots Fifty-Nine (59), Sixty-One (61), Sixty-Three (63), Sixty-Five (65) and a portion of Lot Sixty-Seven (67), all in Block Two (2) of Taylor Subdivision Addition to Glencoe, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 401, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and also being Lot Five (5) of Taylor Trails, an unrecorded subdivision.. Property street address for informational purposes: 900 Taylor Road , Glencoe, AL 35905. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the winning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee, and if applicable, (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031) and reimbursement of any fees and expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Guild Mortgage Company LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-12061-GM-AL
October 2, 9, and 16, 2026
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by ERIC MARTIN, an unmarried man, to SAMUEL LEE ROY HILL dated September 20th, 2019 and recorded in Instrument No.: 3491675 in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, and the Mortgagee, by reason of such default having declared all the indebtedness secured by said mortgage due and payable and said mortgage subject to foreclosure, and said default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the Mortgagee will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest and best bidder in front of the Courthouse door of the Etowah County Courthouse, during the legal hours of sale on the 30th day of October, 2026, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama:
Lot Number Ten (10), Block “B”, according to the survey of Lincoln Park, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 291, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the records of the Probate Court. The property will be sold without warrant, or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the property.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in the 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.
s/David C. Livingston By: David C. Livingston
Attorney for Mortgagee
P.O. Box 1621
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9300
October 9, 16, and 23, 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
File No. 22-02543AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
02/06/2026,02/13/2026,02/20/2026,05/01/2026,06/12/2026,08/07/2026,09/18/2026,10/16/2026
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.
The Messenger, August 7, 2026
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until September 30, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
The Messenger, September 18, 2026
AMENDMENT TO NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
The sale date under the above mentioned Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed until November 9, 2026, and public notice thereof having been given, the above notice is hereby republished with this amendment.
October 16, 2026
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FIL CLAIMS
William Paul Bradford and Roy Patrick Bradford was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/08/2026 to the Estate of Donald Ray Bradford, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jimmy Hasse was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/08/2026 to the Estate of Patricia Bohannon, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all per-sons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Paula Bruce was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/08/2026 to the Estate of Patricia Ann Willis Jolley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Latalia Riley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/09/2026 to the Estate of Larry Dawayne Riley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Brenda Logan was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/21/2026 to the Estate of Lillie Mae Logan, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all per-sons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Wendy Miller was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/20/2026 to the Estate of John M. Miller, II., deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Randy Box was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/21/2026 over the Estate of Glenna Boyd Caldwell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Sharon Russell Hall and Robert L. Posey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/22/2026 to the Estate of Joyce Lorraine Woods Posey, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Brad Jackson Addison was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/20/2026 over the Estate of Trula Faye Addison, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Stephen Craig Teague was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/16/2026 to the Estate of Chilton O. Teague, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Michael Berry McMillan was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 09/14/2026 to the Estate of Jan Wynn McMillan, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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NOTICE OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID WAYNE GARRETT, DECEASED
CASE NO: 2026-00614
A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of David Wayne Garrett, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioner, Charley Stanfield on the 9th day of October, 2026; Notice is hereby given that a hearing has been scheduled for December 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. 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 10th day of October 2026
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DAVID MICHAEL SIMS, DECEASED.
Case No.: 2025-00553
TO: Any and all persons interested in the Estate of David Michael Sims, deceased
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Daniel J. Sims, as an heir of the Estate of David
Michael Sims, filed a Petition to Declare Presumption of Death and for Letters of Administration on the 15th day of September, 2026.
You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 16th day of
November, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the petition should be denied.
DONE THIS THE 7th DAY OF October 2026
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF RICHARD ERIC HUNTER, DECEASED.
Case No.: 2025-00302
TO: Alabama Medicaid Agency, USDA, Sherry Hutt, Tony Hunter, Christina Gardner, Jimmy Hunter, Jr., Stephen Hunter, Amanda Smith, Deanna Pruitt, Denise Pollard, Christopher Alford, Thomas Alford, Michael Alford, Cathy Lankford, Kristionna Meeks, Traci Sims, Misty Smith, Adam Hunter, C.H. and Kaylee Hunter, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court a Petition for Final Settlement and to Sell Real Property in the Estate of Richard Eric Hunter, deceased.
You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 17th day of Novem-ber, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the said Petition for Final Settlement and to Sell Real Property in the Estate of Richard Eric Hunter, deceased, should not be granted.
DONE THIS THE 14th DAY OF October 2076.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rainbow City, Alabama’s Appropriate Municipal Official, pursuant to Ordinance No. 565, has made a finding that a building located on the following described property is a dangerous building because it is unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance and is subject to demolition:
STREET ADDRESS:
404 Williams Avenue, Rainbow City, AL 35906
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot Number Three (3), and the South 5 feet of Lot Number Four (4), Block 4, First Addition to Rainbow Estates, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “F”, page 335, Probate Office, Etowah County, lying and being in Rainbow City, Alabama.
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
15-09-30-0-001-181.000, PPIN 47913
All persons interested in said property are hereby notified that if the unsafe or dangerous condition is not remedied by demolition of said building on said property within 45 days of October 2, 2026, the demolition will be accomplished by the City and the cost thereof assessed against said property. In the meantime, it is ordered that said building and said property be and remain vacated.
A public hearing as provided for by Section 8(a) set forth in Ordinance No. 565 will be held on this matter in the Council Chambers at the Rainbow City Hall, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, Alabama, on December 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in the status of these proceedings should inquire with the Rainbow City Clerk at (256) 413-1217 or at 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, Alabama.
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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LEGAL PUBLICATION NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Rainbow City, Alabama’s Appropriate Municipal Official, pursuant to Ordinance No. 565, has made a finding that a building located on the following described property is a dangerous building because it is unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance and is subject to demolition:
STREET ADDRESS: 4504 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, AL 35906
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A lot or parcel of land being 150’ x 300’ x 245.67’ x 300’ being a portion of Lot Number Nine (9) in Block “B” in the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 26-27, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama.
Also being described as: A lot or parcel of land being the northern 300 feet of Lot Number Nine (9) in Block “B” in the R.R. Yeats Subdivision, being 150’ x 300’ x 245.67’ x 300’, according to map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 26-27, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Etowah County, Alabama.
Further identified in the records of the Revenue Office, Etowah County, Alabama, as Pin #57169 and as parcel # 20-01-01-0-001-018.000.
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
20-01-01-0-001-018.000, PPIN 57169
All persons interested in said property are hereby notified that if the unsafe or dangerous condition is not remedied by demolition of said building on said property within 45 days of October 2, 2026, the demolition will be accomplished by the City and the cost thereof assessed against said property. In the meantime, it is ordered that said building and said property be and remain vacated.
A public hearing as provided for by Section 8(a) set forth in Ordinance No. 565 will be held on this matter in the Council Chambers at the Rainbow City Hall, 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, Alabama, on December 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in the status of these proceedings should inquire with the Rainbow City Clerk at (256) 413-1217 or at 3700 Rainbow Drive, Rainbow City, Alabama.
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Plumbers Wholesale Supply Co., Inc., Plaintiff
V.
William Charles, Defendant
Case No. DV-2025-900981.00
A complaint has been filed in the District Court of Etowah County, Alabama, styled Plumbers Wholesale Supply Co., Inc., Plaintiff vs. CHARLES WILLIAMS, Defendant, bearing case # DV2025-90000981, claiming the sum of $8,439.26 plus cost of court.
Publication of this notice in a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks shall constitute service upon the defendant. If defendant wishes to contest this action, he must file a written answer within thirty (30) days from the date of service with the District Clerk of Etowah County, Alabama, with a copy of said answer being served upon DANA L. RICE, Attorney for Plaintiff, at P. O. Box 129, Gadsden, AL 35902, or thereafter a judgment by default may be entered against said defendant.
Done this 2nd day of September 2026
Matthew P. Skelton
District Judge
Dana L. Rice,
TURNBACH, WARREN, RICE, FREDERICK & SMITH, P.C.
P. O. Box 129
Gadsden, AL 35902
256-543-3664
September 25, October 2, 9, and 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ALEA STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION REGION F TASK FORCE,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-26-900418-CDR
PLAINTIFF
VS.
2020 Dodge Durango SRT
VIN# 1C4SDJGJ6LC224054
DEFENDANTS
Interested Party:
GEICO
One Geico Plaza
Washington, D.C. 20076
Attn: Claims/Salvage Department
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 27th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 21st day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
September 25, October 2, 9, and 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ETOWAH COUNTY DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-26-900426-CDR
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,553.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANTS
In Re: David Isaiah Coats
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 27th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 28th day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ETOWAH COUNTY DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-26-900425-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$2,934.00 U.S. Currency,
Glock 43 9mm Pistol
SN# ACW160,
2013 Cadillac XTS VIN: 2G61U5S37D9182422,
2015 GMC Yukon
VIN: 1GKS2CKJ6FR289551
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Demetrie Deshaun Borden
Owner: Sonja Borden
316 Castle Drive
Rainbow City, AL. 35906
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, VEHICLES AND FIREARM:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency, vehicles, and firearm. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 27th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 28th day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ETOWAH COUNTY DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO: CV-24-25-GCD
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$5,894.00 U.S. Currency,
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Lester Casina Smith
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 27th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 28th day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: GADSDEN STREET CRIME/NARCOTICS UNIT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
PLAINTIFF
CIVIL DIVISION
V.S.
CASE NO: CV-26-900506-CDR
$1,611.00 U.S. Currency
Glock 21 SN# WHR480
Smith & Wesson 38 Special
SN# DJZ6165
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Eddie Ricardo Lowery
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY AND FIREARMS:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency and firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 1st day of December 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 30th day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: GADSDEN POLICE DEPARTMENT STREET CRIMES/NARCOTICS UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
PLAINTIFF
CIVIL DIVISION
V.S.
CASE NO: CV-26-900503-SJS
$3,366.00 U.S. Currency
Glock 19 SN# 30623
Ruger P89 SN# 315-57789
Mercedez C250
VIN # WDDGJ4HB8CF926954
American Tactical Omni Hybrid
SN# NS344647
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Larry Dwan Smith, Jr.
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARMS, AND VEHICLE:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency, firearms, and vehicle. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 29th day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ETOWAH COUNTY DRUG ENFORCECMENT UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
PLAINTIFF
CIVIL DIVISION
V.S.
CASE NO: CV-26-80-BTC
$1,117.00 U.S. Currency
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Justin Jamale Brewster
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seek-ing condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described currency. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 30th day of November 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said currency.
DONE this the 29th day of September, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Be it known that John Blackwell, Jhonathan De La Cruz, Richard Kuhn and Carlos & Vixtoria Majano being the owners of property abutting Higgenbotham Road hereby request the Etowah County Commission to vacate said a portion of said road described as follows:
A prescriptive right-of-way lying in the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and the Northwest 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, T-10-S, R-7-E and shown on the Etowah County tax map as being 30’ in width and lying 15’ left and right of a centerline being further described as follows.
Commence at a point being the Northeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, T-10-S, R-7-E. From said Point of Commencement run south along the east line of said quarter section to a point of intersection with the southern right-of-way line of Antioch Road, said point also being the northeast corner of Parcel 02-01-11-0-000-011.009, PIN 72057 as described in Instrument No. 3436367 and record in the Judge of Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. From said point run westerly along the northern boundary of said parcel and said southern right-of-way line of Antioch Road to the point of intersection with the southeast right-of-way line of Higgenbotham Road as shown on the Etowah County tax map. Thence continue westerly along said southern right-of-way line of Antioch Road, departing from said parcel boundary to the point of intersection with the centerline of Higgenbotham Road and the Point of Beginning.
From said Point of Beginning run along the centerline of Higgenbotham Road S 61°4’24” W a distance of 213.366’; thence S 62°34’27” W a distance of 101.626’; thence S 60°9’43” W a distance of 85.610’; thence run along a curve to the left having a Radius = 3869.922’, Curve Length = 213.086’, Chord Length = 213.059’, Delta = 03°09’17”; thence S 54°26’33” W a distance of 222.002’; thence S 52°58’53” W a distance of 162.707’; thence S 54°46’59” W a distance of 301.555’; thence run along a curve to the right having a Radius = 809.661’, Curve Length = 123.473’, Chord Length = 123.356’, Delta = 8°44’15”; thence S 69°2’15” W a distance of 89.911’ to the intersection with the eastern right-of-way of Higgenbotham Road and the end of said centerline.
This matter will be considered at the 10-20-2026 Etowah County Commission meeting at 9:00 am at the Etowah County Commission Office, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
September 25, October 2, 9, and 16, 2026
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION PETITION OF: ETHAN TODD HILL.
CASE NO.:2026-00512
TO: Unknown father Address unknown
Please take notice that a petition for adoption of a child born to Jackquline Nicole Hill has been filed in said Court by the Petitioner(s) named above alleging that the identity and/or whereabouts of the biological father of said minor child are unknown and have not been disclosed to the Court. The minor child’s date of birth is 07/24/2018. As a notified party, you may appear in the adoption proceeding to contest or support the attached petition. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of service of this notice with counsel for said Petitioner, whose name and address are as shown below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court at the following address: P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902. If you fail to respond within thirty (30) days and appear at the hearing, the Court may construe that failure as an implied consent to the adoption and waiver of a right to appear and of further notice of the adoption proceedings. If the adoption is approved, your parental rights, if any, will be considered terminated.
Attorney for Petitioner:
Joseph Andrew Jones, Esquire
600 Broad Street, Suite 101
Gadsden, AL 35901
Given under my hand this the 29th day of September 2026.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN RE THE MATTER OF: K.W., A MINOR CHILD
CASE NO.: JU-2025-63.02
TO: Quintarius Lavontay Swann
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Etowah County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to K. W. born 11/15/2025 to Ayana Samiria Williams. You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Sheri W. Stallings, Assistant Attorney General, STATE OF ALABAMA DEPT. OF HUMAN RESOURCES 204 South River St., Centre, AL 35960, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you. A parent has the right to representation of an attorney in a dependency or a termination of parental rights trial, and, if indigent, the Court may appoint an attorney if requested. Should the parent desire a court-appointed attorney, application should be made immediately upon receipt of notice of the action by contacting the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama on or before the 12th day of November 2026.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Clerk of Etowah County, Alabama
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
204 South River Street
Centre, Alabama 35960
October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2026
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JOB COMPLETION
Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC hereby gives notice of completion Patching, Leveling and Resurfacing designated areas within the City of Southside, Etowah County, Alabama. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on October 16, and ending on October 30, 2026. All claims should be filed at Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC P.O. Box 1890, Gadsden, Alabama, 35902 during this period.
Vulcan Materials Asphalt & Construction, LLC
PO. Box 1890
Gadsden, AL. 35902
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that A & S Electrical Contractors, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for Construction of Parking Lot Lighting at Southside Athletics, at Etowah County, Alabama for Etowah County Board of Education, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify B. Craig Lipscomb Architect 422 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901.
A & S Electrical Contractors, Inc.
906 Nuckolls Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
October 16, 23, 30, and November 6, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID
Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden
Locality: Gadsden, Alabama 35901
Engineer: Three Notch Group, Inc.
The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
6th Street, Gray Road, Burns Park and Walnut Park Area Sewer Rehabilitation
CWSRF Project No.: CS011044-01
A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the offices of the Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 AM local time. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person from properly licensed contractors at the board’s offices located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 until Tuesday, November 3 at 10:00AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work:
Gravity Sewer Main Cleaning and CCTV Inspection, Gravity Sewer Main CIPP Lining, Service Lateral CIPP Lining, Manhole Rehabilitation with Multi-Component Liner, and related ancillary work (Schedule 1). Also includes further Manhole Rehabilitation and CIPP Lining of Existing Service Laterals and related ancillary work at various locations as determined and directed by the Owner (Schedule 2).
The Owner requires the Project to be Substantially Completed within 150 Calendar Days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 180 Calendar Days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run.
Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Agent, Three Notch Group, Inc (Michelle Wilson – [email protected]). Printed copies are available for a non-refundable fee in the amount of $200.00 per set. Copies in .pdf format are available via email at no cost to the bidder.
Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be issued. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Agent.
The attention of bidders is called to the provisions of State Law Governing General Contractors, as set forth in Title 34, Chapter 8, Article 1, Code of Alabama of 1975, as amended; and the provisions of said law shall govern bidders insofar as applicable. The above-mentioned provisions of the Code make it illegal for the Owner to consider a bid from anyone who is not properly licensed under such code provisions. In addition, bidders must carry the MU classification as listed in the latest edition of the Roster of the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama. The Owner will not consider any bid unless the bidder produces evidence that they are so licensed. All nonresident contractors preparing bids shall submit with their bid evidence of proper registration with the Alabama Secretary of State as a foreign corporation, and a Certificate of Good Standing as a Foreign Corporation from the State of Alabama Department of Revenue.
The attention of nonresident bidders is called to the provisions of Alabama Law, Title 39, Chapter 3, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, whereby In the letting of public contracts in which any state, county, or municipal funds are utilized, except those contracts funded in whole or in part with funds received from a federal agency, preference shall be given to resident contractors, and a nonresident bidder domiciled in a state having laws granting preference to local contractors shall be awarded Alabama public contracts only on the same basis as the nonresident bidder’s state awards contracts to Alabama contractors bidding under similar circumstances; resident contractors in Alabama, are to be granted preference over nonresidents in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.
Issued by:
Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden
By: Chad Hare, P.E.
Title: General Manager
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPSU-2815(258) ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on November 06, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling, Resurfacing, and Traffic Stripe on Randall Street from the junction of Haralson Avenue to the junction of South 6th Street in Gadsden. Length 0.338 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Thirty (30) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $9.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $232,712 To $284,426 .
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
October 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on October 15, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m. on the premises of Stock It N Lock It Mini Storage located at 3403 Rainbow Parkway, Rainbow City, AL. 35906.
Malijah Brown Unit 461-N
Alexis Calloway Unit 148-F
Lauren Fowler Unit 310-K
Kelli Kellen Unit 19-A
Calvin Sumpter Unit 201-H
Cindy Mitchell Unit 431-M
Stock It N Lock It Mini Storage
3403 Rainbow Parkway
Rainbow City, AL. 35906
October9 and 16, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on November 1, 2026 on the premises of 77 Storage LLC., 2800 Forestdale Road, Southside, AL. 35907.
Unit B1 – Andrew Hill
Unit B15 – Matthew Copeland
77 Storage LLC
2800 Forestdale Road
Southside, AL 35907
October 16 and 23, 2026
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that the Contents of the following storage buildings will be SOLD by Off Campus Storage on October 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 474 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL. 35903.
Dexter Harrell Unit 53 and 71
Antwon Powell Unit 70
Othay Rutledge Unit 76
Jerome Threatt Unit 172
Off Campus Storage
474 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL. 35903
October 16 and 23, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on 11/13/2026 at 8:00 a.m.
2008 GMC Env.
VIN: GKDT13S882171126
Tommy Tows
3403 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL. 35904
(256) 490-3715
October 9 and 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on 11/13/2026 at 8:00 a.m.
2008 Nissan Armada
VIN: 5N1BA08D78N630069
Tommy Tows
1912 3rd Street
Attalla, AL. 35954
(256) 490-3715
October 9 and. 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on 11/13/2026 at 8:00 a.m.
1996 Toyota T100
VIN: JT4TN12D6T0022271
Tommy Tows
1912 3rd Street
Attalla, AL. 35954
(256) 490-3715
October 9 and 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Matt’s Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2009 Buick ENCLAVE Vin# 5GAER23D69J114745 The public auction will be held at Matt’s Towing 927 B 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am 11/13/2026
The Seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low. The seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
October 9 and 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on 11/23/2026 at :00 a.m.
2007 Jeep Commander
VIN: 1J8HH48K17C599338
1997 Honda Civic
VIN: 2HGEJ6445V105995
A&J Towing LLC
4975 Hopper Road
Altoona, AL. 35952
October 9 and 16, 2026
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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026- 276 (HB508), which ordered an election to be held on a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 relating to Etowah County, Alabama; and
WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendment, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, to be published once a week for four successive weeks preceding the date appointed for the election in each newspaper qualified to run legal notices in the county affected;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, an election will be held in Etowah County, Alabama, in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendment to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-276
Section 28-11.20 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, relating to Etowah County and requiring voter approval to annex any territory within the county into any municipality not located wholly within the boundaries of the county before January 1, 1986, is repealed.
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in each newspaper qualified to run legal notices in Etowah County, Alabama.
October 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026
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STATE OF ALABAMA PROCLAMATION BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2026 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2026-341 (SB271), Act No. 2026-378 (HB380), Act No. 2026-379 (HB511), and Act No. 2026-424 (SB5), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022;
WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendments, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:
AMENDMENT
PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-341
PART I.
Section 127 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, is amended to read as follows:
“Section 127
(a) In case of the governor’s removal from office, death or resignation If a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor, the lieutenant governor shall become governor.
(b) If both a vacancy occurs in the office of the governor and the office of the lieutenant governor be removed from office, die or resign more than sixty60 days prior to the next general election, at which any state officers are to be elected, a governor and lieutenant governor shall be elected at such election for the unexpired term., and in the event of a vacancy in the office, caused by the removal from office, death or resignation of the governor and lieutenant governor, pending During such vacancy and until their successors shall be elected and qualified, the office of governor shall be held and administered by either the president pro tem.tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, or state treasurer in the order herein named.
(c) In case of the impeachment of the governor, his or her absence from the state for more than twenty days, unsoundness of mind, or other disabilityor incapacity to serve, the power and authority of the office shall, until the governor is acquitted, returns to the state, or is restored to his mind, or relieved from other disabilityno longer incapacitated, shall devolve in the order herein named,described in subsection (b) upon the lieutenant governor, president pro tem.tempore of the senate, speaker of the house of representatives, attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, and state treasurer. If any of these officers be are under any of the disabilities herein specified, the office of the governor shall be administered in the order named by such of these officers as may be are free from such disability.
(d) If the governor shall be is absent from the state over twenty days, the secretary of state shall notify the lieutenant governor, who shall enter upon the duties of governor; if both the governor and lieutenant governor shall be are absent from the state over twenty days, the secretary of state shall notify the president pro tem.tempore of the senate, who shall enter upon the duties of governor, and so on, in case of such absence, he or she shall notify each of the other officers named in their the order of succession herein provided, who shall discharge the duties of the office until the governor or other officer entitled to administer the office in succession to the governor returns.
(e) If the governor-elect fail or refuse from any cause to qualify, the lieutenant governor-elect shall qualify and exercise the duties of governor until the governor-elect qualifies.; and in the event both If both the governor-elect and the lieutenant governor-elect from any cause for any reason fail to qualify, the president pro tem. tempore of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the attorney-general, state auditor, secretary of state, and state treasurer, shall, in like manner, in the order named, administer the office until the governor-elect or lieutenant governor-elect qualifies.
(f) If a vacancy occurs in the office of the lieutenant governor more than 60 days before the next general election at which any state officers are to be elected, a lieutenant governor shall be elected at such general election for the unexpired term.”
PART II.
The following provision is added to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022 to read as follows:
Notwithstanding any other provision of the constitution:
(1) The Lieutenant Governor and officers of both houses of the Legislature shall be paid an amount set by joint resolution; and
(2) Any expenditure of funds appropriated for use by members of the Legislature for travel shall be approved by an officer of the Legislature elected from the full membership of the respective chamber.
AMENDMENT
PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 26-378
(a) Whenever two or more contiguous county boards of education deem it advisable to consolidate the administration of their respective county school systems under one remaining controlling multi-county board of education, each county board of education shall adopt and record within the minutes of each board an agreement providing for the consolidation. A formal resolution adopted by all members of the agreeing boards shall detail and provide for the payment of their respective indebtedness, specify how the consolidation will take place, identify how the remaining controlling multi-county board of education will operate, provide for the roles and duties of the resulting multi-county board members, and designate the time frame during which the consolidation will be implemented. Subject to subsection (c), the consolidation shall be finalized as designated in the formal resolution.
(b) Before a consolidation may occur, the State Board of Education shall conduct an impact study on the potential effects of the proposed consolidation, including, but not limited to, the impact on students, families, educational quality, educational programs, staff, facilities, transportation and operations, finances and taxes, community identity, and governance. At least 30 calendar days before adopting the formal resolution finalizing the consolidation, the State Board of Education shall post a copy of the impact study on the public website of the State Department of Education.
(c)(1) If, within 30 days after the adoption of the formal resolution, 25 percent of the qualified electors residing within the boundaries of any of the school systems proposing consolidation submit a protest, in writing, to any of the affected county boards of education, the consolidation may not occur unless the consolidation is approved by a majority of the qualified electors residing in each county or counties wherein all affected county school systems are located who vote in a referendum election as provided in this subsection.
(2) The consolidation shall become operative only if approved by a majority of the qualified electors who reside within the combined territory of the affected county school systems who vote in a referendum election to be held on the date of the next regularly scheduled general election. The order setting the election shall be entered by the judge of probate of each affected county within one month after the expiration of the 30-day time period provided in subdivision (1). Notice of the election shall be given by the judge of probate of each county, and the election shall be held, conducted, and the results canvassed in the manner as other county elections. The ballots shall have printed at the top a statement of the purpose of the referendum election and directly underneath, in plain type and on different lines, the words, “For Consolidation,” and “Against Consolidation.” If a majority of the qualified electors voting in the combined territory of the affected county school systems vote to approve the consolidation, the consolidation shall be finalized as designated in the formal resolution.
(d) The consolidation shall not operate to relieve any board of education, or other governing body, of liability for obligations previously incurred, or to impair rights existing before the consolidation. The agreement and formal resolution shall be binding on the combining county boards of education. If a consolidation occurs, the remaining controlling multi-county board of education shall have the right to compel the execution of contractual obligations made to any of the boards before the consolidation.
(e) The State Board of Education shall adopt rules as necessary to provide for the implementation of this section.
(f) The Legislature, by general or local law, may enact legislation to implement approved board consolidations pursuant to this section.
AMENDMENT
PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-379
(a) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction, at the beginning of each school day, to conduct The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and give all students the opportunity to voluntarily recite The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.
(b) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction to allow a prayer to be conducted, provided that:
(1) The prayer must be initiated by and led by a student; and
(2) No student may be required to participate in a prayer.
(c) Any policy adopted by a local board of education pursuant to this section shall ensure that students have the right to opt out of participation in the Pledge of Allegiance or the prayer based on their own beliefs.
(d) Violations of this section may be reported to the local superintendent of education. The local superintendent of education shall review the violation
AMENDMENT
PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2026-424
(a) Each local board of education shall adopt a policy requiring each public K-12 school under its jurisdiction to broadcast The Star-Spangled Banner during school hours, at least once per week.
(b)(1) A local board of education shall select for broadcast, pursuant to subsection (a), any recording of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner that is archived within the Library of Congress and available on the Library of Congress website.
(2) A local board of education, alternatively, may adopt a policy allowing, during school hours, for the performance of the first stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner from original sheet music, archived within the Library of Congress and available on its website, by a school-sanctioned band program, choral program, vocal group, or vocalist.
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in every county as required by law.
Kay Ivy, Governor
Wes Allen
Secretary of State
October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026
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ORDINANCE NO. O-30-26
Amending City Code Section. 74 Regarding Licenses and Taxation
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 11, Chapter 51, Article 2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, municipalities are granted the authority to license and tax businesses operating within their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Alabama, Section 28-12-1, et seq., consumable hemp products are eligible for sale in the state by retailers licensed by the Alabama Alcohol Beverage Control Board (“ABC Board”) upon approval by the local governing body of the county or municipality in which the licensee’s facility is located; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gadsden desires to establish rules, regulations, license fees and operational regulations for businesses engaged in the sale of consumable hemp products;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA as follows:
Section 1. Section 74 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gadsden is amended to add the following:
ARTICLE XII. – CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS
SEC. 74-305. Authority.
This article is enacted pursuant to the authority granted in Code of Ala., §§ 28-12-1 et seq., as amended. Any federal or state law that comes into effect after the effective date of this article that conflicts with a provision of this article shall supersede the conflicting provision of this article.
SEC. 74-306. Definitions.
Words and phrases used in this article which are not herein specifically defined, but which are specifically defined in Code of Alabama, Sec. 28-12-2, shall be given the meaning ascribed to them in said Section 28-12-2. Further, for purposes of this article, the following words shall have the following meanings:
1. “City” shall mean the City of Gadsden, an Alabama municipal corporation.
2. “Person” shall include every individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, limited liability partnership, or other form of business organization engaged in any for-profit or not-for-profit activity.
3. “Consumable Hemp Product” shall mean:
a. A finished product that is intended for human or animal consumption and that contains any part of the hemp plant or any compound, concentrate, extract, isolate, or resin derived from hemp. The term includes, but is not limited to, products that contain cannabinoids. The term does not include seeds or seedderived ingredients that are generally recognized as safe by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
b. The term excludes both of the following, which are strictly prohibited in the state:
1. Any smokable hemp product. Smokable hemp products include, but are not limited to, any plant product or raw hemp material that is marketed to consumers as hemp cigarettes, hemp cigars, hemp joints, hemp buds, hemp flowers, hemp leaves, ground hemp flowers, or any variation of these terms to include any product that contains a cannabinoid, whether psychoactive or not.
2. Any product that contains psychoactive cannabinoids that are created by a chemical synthesis, modification, or chemical conversion from another cannabinoid, utilizing non-cannabis materials. This does not include a cannabinoid produced via decarboxylation of naturally occurring acidic forms of cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol acid, into the corresponding neutral cannabinoid, through the use of heat or light, without the use of chemical reagents or catalysts, and that results in no other chemical change.
4. “Consumption” shall mean ingesting or topically applying to skin or hair.
5. “Retailer” shall mean any person or business entity who sells consumable hemp products to individual consumers or to the enduser, whether from a storefront or online, within the corporate limits or police jurisdiction of the City.
6. “CHP License” shall mean an annual license issued by the City for the privilege of selling consumable hemp products.
7. “CHP Licensee” shall mean a person who has received a license to sell consumable hemp products from the City.
SEC. 74-307. CHP License – Required for each place of business.
No person may sell, or engage in business as a retailer of, a consumable hemp product in the corporate limits of the City, without first obtaining a CHP License from the City. A separate CHP License is required for each business location.
SEC. 74-308. Application and Background Verification.
Utilizing the same method outlined in Section 6-45 of the City of Gadsden code of Ordinances, upon receipt by the Revenue Department of a completed application for a CHP License and notification to the appropriate departments, the City Clerk shall set down the application for hearing not more than twenty (20) days after receipt of the application from revenue.
Any materially false or fraudulent information provided during the application process, or discovered later throughout the duration of the CHP License, is grounds for denial or revocation of the CHP License, subject to the procedures set forth in Section 74-86. Incomplete applications shall not be processed until the missing information is provided; applicants shall be given written notice of any deficiency and fourteen (14) days to cure. The City reserves the right to verify the veracity of all information submitted in a CHP License application, which may include personal interviews and criminal background checks.
SEC. 74-309. City Council Action on CHP License Applications
At a regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the City Council will take up the matter of the CHP License application and, if necessary, the applicant’s corresponding request for the City’s consent in connection with their ABC Board application to sell consumable hemp products. The City Council shall approve the application unless it finds one or more of the following grounds for denial:
Aiding, abetting, countenancing or encouraging the use of the premises by person who violate the criminal laws of this state and city of the premises
Being delinquent in payment to the city of any license fee or tax of any kind or nature levied upon and due by the licensee.
The applicant or any person with a ten percent (10%) or greater proprietary or profit interest has been convicted of a felony involving fraud or controlled substances within the preceding ten (10) years;
The applicant’s proposed premises do not comply with applicable zoning, building, fire, or health codes
The applicant has had a CHP License or any City License revoked within the preceding two or less years
The applicant is not in compliance with all applicable state licensing requirements.
Violating an ordinance of the city.
Creating a nuisance to the community.
Any denial shall be in writing and shall state the specific grounds therefor.
SEC. 74-310. CHP Licenses nontransferable; separate CHP License; display of CHP License.
CHP Licenses are non-transferable. Any successor in title or new tenant to the licensed premises must apply for their own CHP License. Each place of business shall require a separate CHP License. No CHP License will be issued to mobile businesses like food trucks. CHP Licenses are required to be posted in a conspicuous place at or in the place for which the same was issued and must be made available for review and inspection by City personnel and all law enforcement agencies.
SEC. 74-311. CHP License fees imposed.
The annual CHP License fee for each person desiring to engage in the retail sale of consumable hemp products is $500.00 per licensed place of business in the corporate limits of the City. This CHP License fee is in addition to any and all other business licenses, sales taxes, and other sums owed to the City by the CHP Licensee or the business.
CHP License fees are not prorated for partial years, and they are not refunded, rebated, or prorated due to voluntary surrender of such CHP License before the expiration thereof. In the event of revocation or suspension that is subsequently overturned on appeal, the CHP Licensee shall be entitled to a prorated refund of the license fee for the unexpired portion of the license term.
Renewals of CHP License fees are due and payable annually as and when annual business licenses are renewed, and they are subject to the same provisions as business licenses for penalties and interest.
SEC. 74-312. Age Restrictions and Signage.
Prior to initiating any sale of consumable hemp products to a customer, an employee of the CHP Licensee must verify that the customer is at least 21 years of age. Proof of age may be established only by one of the following: (1) a valid driver license of any state; (2) a valid United States Uniformed Service Identification card; (3) a valid passport; or (4) a valid identification card issued by any agency of a state for the purpose of identification, bearing a photograph and date of birth of the individual in question.
700- Specialty Retailer:
The licensed premises are restricted to those 21 years of age or older, including all employees. The CHP Licensee shall sell only consumable hemp products and related accessories unless the CHP Licensee also holds an applicable retail liquor license. Sales shall be restricted to offpremises consumption only. The CHP Licensee shall maintain a minimum of five hundred (500) square feet of dedicated sales and service area, which shall not include offices, storage areas, or areas not open to customers or not used for the sale or display of products authorized under this CHP License.
A sign no less than 8½ by 11 inches with letters at least two inches in height must be posted on or inside the door, stating: “It is illegal for anyone under 21 years of age to enter this li-censed location”.
710-Pharmacy:
A pharmacy CHP Licensee may sell topical and sublingual consumable hemp products only, in a pharmacy licensed by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy and the ABC Board. Products must be placed in an area not accessible to the general public.
Individuals under 21, but at least 18 years, of age may sell consumable hemp products only under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and only if the CHP Licensee is certified in the State’s Responsible Vendor Program.
720-Retail Food Store:
A sign (8½ by 11 inches, font no smaller than 2 inches) must be posted on the glass stating: “These products contain hemp derived compounds. Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.” All consumable hemp beverages shall be placed behind glass or a clear plastic or acrylic material in an area dedicated only to consumable hemp beverages.
Consumable hemp beverages shall not be visible from any area that contains candy, toys, or other products intended for, or primarily of interest to, children.
SEC. 74-313. Record Keeping and Audits.
No CHP Licensee shall offer for sale or sell any consumable hemp product that does not comply with the requirements of Code of Alabama § 28-12-20, including: (1) a corresponding certificate of analysis from an independent testing laboratory; (2) being in the original sealed container as packaged by the producer; (3) meeting the serving size and total THC content requirements of § 28-12-23; and (4) meeting the labeling requirements of § 28-12-25. Each CHP Licensee shall maintain and make immediately available for inspection a copy of the certificate of analysis for each consumable hemp product offered for sale on the li-censed premises.
CHP Licensees shall retain all records and receipts for hemp product purchases, including certificates of analysis, for three (3) years from the date of purchase.
Records must be immediately available for inspection by authorized personnel and may be maintained electronically if they are immediately transferable.
SEC. 74-314. Right of Entry and Inspection.
As a privilege of holding a CHP License, the CHP Licensee agrees and consents that it shall, at all times during business hours, allow authorized City code enforcement and law enforcement officers to enter and inspect those portions of the licensed premises used for the storage, display, sale, bookkeeping, or record keeping of consumable hemp products, including locked areas, locked cabinets, and locked facilities located thereon. Failure or refusal to comply shall constitute grounds for revocation of the CHP License by the City Council following the procedures set forth herein.
SEC. 74-315. Operational Prohibitions.
Consumption: No person may consume a consumable hemp product on the licensed premises.
Staffing: A CHP Licensee must have an employee present in the sales and service area of the licensed premises at all times the premises is open to customers. All purchases of consumable hemp products must take place inside and within the licensed premises.
Inventory: No CHP Licensee shall have any consumable hemp products on the premises that are not intended for legal sale, except for items being held for return to a distributor or for quality control purposes.
Sales to Impaired Persons: No person may sell or provide a consumable hemp product to any person who exhibits clearly visible signs of intoxication from alcohol or controlled substances, such as slurred speech, inability to maintain balance, or loss of consciousness.
SEC. 74-316. Revocation of CHP License
The City Council may revoke a CHP License upon their finding of the CHP Licensee’s violation of this article or of any County, State or Federal laws or regulations pertaining to the sale of consumable hemp products. Further, the City Council may revoke a CHP License upon their finding that any criminal conduct is occurring on the licensed premises by an employee, agent, owner, or representative of the CHP Licensee.
Prior to revocation, the City shall provide the CHP Licensee with written notice specifying the grounds for revocation and shall afford the CHP Licensee an opportunity to appear and be heard before the City Council at a properly called meeting no fewer than fourteen (14) days after the date of such notice. The CHP Licensee may present evidence and testimony in their defense at this meeting. The City Council’s decision shall be rendered in writing, and the CHP Licensee may appeal the decision to a court of competent jurisdiction within thirty (30) days.
SEC. 74-317. Post-Revocation Bar.
In the event of a revocation of a CHP License, no renewal or reissuance of such CHP License shall be issued to permit the sale of consumable hemp products by the same business enterprise, its owners, officers, directors, or any person who held a ten percent (10%) or great-er proprietary or profit interest in the revoked licensee’s business at the time of the violation, until after the expiration of two (2) years from the date any such revocation becomes final and effective. The two-year period will be extended for any period of time that the former CHP Licensee continues to violate this article.
SEC. 74-318. Penalties and Violations.
ABC Board Violations: The rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the Alabama ABC Board, in effect as of the date of adoption of this article, are hereby adopted as laws and ordinances of the City to the extent they pertain to the sale of consumable hemp products. The City Council may, by resolution, adopt subsequent amendments to ABC Board rules and regulations as they are promulgated.
Any violation of this article shall be a misdemeanor and, if found guilty, may result in a fine up to $500.00, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. If the violation relates to the unauthorized sale of consumable hemp products, then each day the activity occurs, or each unauthorized sale, shall constitute a separate offense.
Any violation of this article may result in the revocation of the CHP License. The City reserves the right to consider violations of this article in connection with any other licensing decisions involving the CHP Licensee, subject to the applicable procedures governing such other licenses.
Section 2. The section, subsections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance are severable. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a valid judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall not affect the validity of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. The city council declares that it is its intent that it would have enacted this ordinance without such invalid or unconstitutional provisions.
Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on October 6, 2026.
Jennifer Smith, City Clerk
October 16, 2026
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
10/16/2026
City of Attalla
612 4th St NW
Attalla, AL 35954
256-538-9986
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Attalla.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about 11/3/2026 the City of Attalla will submit a request to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for the release of ARC funds under the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA), to undertake a project known as Attalla Sewer Improvements Project # AL-23068 for the purpose of sewer system improvements in the following 3 areas: 1. Trenchless (cured in place and/or pipe bursting) sewer main rehabilitation for approximately 1,500 LF near Interstate 59 exit # 181, central coordinates 33.989331 & -86.091888; 2. Trenchless (pipe bursting) sewer main rehabilitation of approximately 1,000 LF in the Wilson st. and Bartlett circle area, central coordinates 33.992622 & -86.096319; and 3. Installing 1,400 LF of new 12” sewer main in the E.R. Ballard Dr road right of way. central coordinates 33.994506 & -86.095054. Total project $1,000,000 with $500,000 ARC funds and $500,000 local funds.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Attalla has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Attalla City Hall, 612 4h St NW, Attalla, AL 35954 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 AM to 4 PM.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Attalla. All comments received by 11/2/2026 will be considered by the City of Attalla prior to authorizing submission of a Request for Release of Funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Attalla certifies to ADECA that Larry Means in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. ADECA’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Attalla to use Program Funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
ADECA will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Attalla certification for a period of 15-days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer or the City of Attalla; (b) the City of Attalla has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CRF part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR part 58 before approval of a Release of Funds by ADECA; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFRR part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to the State at: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Community and Economic Development Division, PO Box 5690, Montgomery, AL 36103. Potential objectors should contact ADECA to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Larry Means, Mayor
October 16, 2026
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OFFICIAL LIST OF POLLWORKERS FOR THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER3, 2026
ABSENTEES CHIEF INSPECTOR – JENNIFER CAIN
INSPECTOR – TINA SEWELL
CHIEF CLERK – ALANNA LANKFORD
CLERK – KENDRA STEPHENS
CLERK – ANN MARIE BETHUNE
CLERK – TRACI MCCARVER
NOCCALULA KIWANIS PAVILLION MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – PEGGY DAVIDSON
INSPECTOR – KAREN DEAIBES
CHIEF CLERK – PAMELA MICHELL
CLERK – DOUG DAVIDSON
CLERK – ELAINE WAGNON
NOCCALULA KIWANIS PAVILLION MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – GLENELL GRANT
CHIEF CLERK – ANNETT BURNS
CLERK – JILL GARDNER
CLERK – DEBBIE LEMONS
CLERK – BETTY SUE COVINGTON
GADSDEN SR WELLNESS CTR MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – GINA CHASTAIN
INSPECTOR – RICKEY HUNTER
CHIEF CLERK – TRACI SHARP
CLERK – PEGGY TILLEY
CLERK – LINDA TAYLOR HICKS
CLERK – TAMALA FOMBY
GADSDEN SR WELLNESS CTR MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – PATRICIA STRICKLAND
CHIEF CLERK – LINDA KING
CLERK – RHONDA SPURLING
CLERK – DEBRA ST JOHN
CLERK – DEBORAH REEVES
GADSDEN SR WELLNESS CTR MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – RENAY STOKES REEVES
CHIEF CLERK – GRACIE GREEN
CLERK – JOSEPH NICHOLS
CLERK – SHELLEY FREEMAN
CLERK – JANICE POLEATE
CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – GERALD MAXWELL
INSPECTOR – DONNA GREEN
CHIEF CLERK – CATHY GREEN
CLERK – ROSE RANCHER
CLERK – CEDRIC DUPREE
CLERK – DEBRA P SPEAR
CLERK – DONZELLA WILLIAMS
CARVER COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – EKRA TOLBERT
CHIEF CLERK – AUDREY STEWARD
CLERK – WALTINNA GRAY
CLERK – DELMA SMITH
CLERK – JACQUELINE CARR
CLERK – MARTHA HOYETT
DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – SIMIYIA AARON
INSPECTOR – SHEILA BILLINGSLEY
CHIEF CLERK – BARBARA RIGGINS
CLERK – JAMES MICHAEL
CLERK – SHAKIRRA DOYLE
CLERK – DELORES ABNEY
DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – DAVID MICALE
CHIEF CLERK – GLORIA HOPE
CLERK – LUCILLE LLOYD
CLERK – SHARRON SUTTLES
CLERK – LAURA WELLS
CLERK – ALVIN BOLTON SR
CLERK – RAYMOND MACON JR
MEADOWBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – SANDRA PLUMMER
INSPECTOR – FRANKIE COPELAND
CHIEF CLERK – DEBRA HARKER
CLERK – VALERIE BRYSON
CLERK – JUDY SWAFFORD
MEADOWBROOK BAPTIST CHURCH MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – JAMIE PAYTON
CHIEF CLERK – LESLIE WAYNE PAYTON
CLERK – THOMAS CASH
CLERK – DENISE WELCH
CLERK – ANNA PARKER
CLERK – DANILYA STOUTE
EAST GADSDEN RECREATION CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – PATRICIA WELCH
INSPECTOR – JOSEPH FARMER
CHIEF CLERK – JOHN BRADFORD
CLERK – SHARON A. GREEN
CLERK – LILLIE STOKES
CLERK – LESIA FINISTER
EAST GADSDEN RECREATION CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – DIANNE TREADWELL
CHIEF CLERK – ROBBIE MILLER
CLERK – MARY BURSE
CLERK – MABEL DAVENPORT
CLERK – MICHAEL WITT
CLERK – JENNIFER CROWLEY
CLERK – MILDRED HUTCHINSON
EAST GADSDEN RECREATION CENTER MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – MALINDA EVANS
CHIEF CLERK – MYRA WILLIAMS
CLERK – TOWANNA WILSON
CLERK – DENISE SIMS
CLERK – PHYLLIS MATHEWS
CLERK – CHRIS DANIEL
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – BONNIE CHILDS
INSPECTOR – TERESA BROTHERS
CHIEF CLERK –PAM WEEKS
CLERK – DAN CHILDS
CLERK – DAVID NELMS
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTE MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – JOYCE PONDER
CHIEF CLERK – SHARON ROGERS
CLERK – PEGGY SAMPLES
CLERK – JILL NELMS
CLERK – BEVERLY LEBOEUF
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – RACHEL MORGAN
CHIEF CLERK – DOROTHY HAYES
CLERK – ANITA HESTER
CLERK – WILLIAM LEBOEUF
CLERK – DEBORAH STANDRIDGE
SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 4
INSPECTOR – CHERYL MCELWEE
CHIEF CLERK – CONNIE UNGER
CLERK – DONNA MORGAN
CLERK – DAVID BARNETT
CLERK – LARRY UNGER
GEORGE WALLACE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR- REBECCA HENSON
INSPECTOR – DOT GODFREY
CHIEF CLERK – LORI CLAY
CLERK – PEGGY CASE
GEORGE WALLACE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – SAMMEE DABBS
CHIEF CLERK – SUSAN NOOJIN
CLERK – VERONICA FISH
CLERK – FLORA NALER
GEORGE WALLACE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – BRIANNA RUDD
CHIEF CLERK – THELMA HODGE
CLERK – GWINETTE WATSON
HOKES BLUFF COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – TINA SMITH
INSPECTOR – LEIGH ANN REYNOLDS
CHIEF CLERK – KENNETH MEANS
CLERK – DALE JAKIEL
CLERK – MARSHALL HALLACK
HOKES BLUFF COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – RODNEY RYLANDER
CHIEF CLERK – KELLEY MCGINNIS
CLERK – RICKEY YOUNG
CLERK – LARRY DAVENPORT
CLERK – JO ANN MITCHELL
HOKES BLUFF COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – TOWANNA FUQUA
CHIEF CLERK – LINDA JOHNSON
CLERK – PATRICIA NANCE
CLERK – CYNTHIA DAVENPORT
CLERK – MELODY STROZIER
NORTHEAST ETOWAH COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – RODNEY EVERETT
INSPECTOR – KEELIE HOLLAND
CHIEF CLERK – JERRY LANE
CLERK – MATEEON ALLDREDGE
NORTHEAST ETOWAH COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – CONNIE ARNOLD
CHIEF CLERK – MAXINE LANE
CLERK – CHITA KITE
CLERK – AVERY CLARK
NORTHEAST ETOWAH COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – GREG JOHNSON
CHIEF CLERK – SHIRLEY GRANGER
CLERK – ROBIN PHILLIPS
CLERK – RENITA STEVENS
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – KAREN BRYSON
INSPECTOR – DAVID WILSON
CHIEF CLERK – CHARLES BRYSON
CLERK – MEGAN REESE
CLERK – DONNA HENRY
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – ROSE ANN WHITLEY
CHIEF CLERK – GLORIS DEERMAN
CLERK – DERANDA HANEY
CLERK – TERRI SMITH
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATTALLA MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – LEONIDAS HICKS
INSPECTOR – GLORIA BRADBERRY
CHIEF CLERK – EVA THOMPSON
CLERK – RODNEY HICKS
CLERK – ELLA WOODY
CLERK – CARLA DENISE GREEN
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ATTALLA MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – DEBRA DUPREE
CHIEF CLERK – MARY MOORE
CLERK – MERI RENFROE
CLERK – ANNIE RENEA CRUMPLER
CLERK – MARQUAN ROPER
CLERK – YOLANDA MORAGNE
JANE PHILLPS COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – STACY THOMPSON
INSPECTOR – KATHY JONES
CHIEF CLERK – JENNIFER BUTTS
CLERK – STEPHANIE JACKSON
CLERK – BROOKLYN JONES
JANE PHILLIPS COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – MARY BOLEY
CHIEF CLERK – DORIS JACKSON
CLERK – JANET HUGHES
CLERK – SHANNON MUNIZ
CLERK – PERRY ANDERSON
SARDIS COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – MICHELLE NELSON
INSPECTOR – ERNESTINE HODGES
CHIEF CLERK – MARY TRAYLOR
CLERK – MARSHALL JACKSON
CLERK – THOMAS VAUGHN
CLERK – GUNNER CARR
SARDIS COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – SUSAN ROSS
CHIEF CLERK – PAULINE BANKSTON
CLERK – DEAN ANDERSON
CLERK – TAMBRA TONEY
CLERK – DEBRA HASWELL
CLERK – ANN HAMRICK
SARDIS COMMUNITY CENTER MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – MARLA SELINA SMITH
CHIEF CLERK – SKYLER ANN NAYLOR
CLERK – HENRY TRAYLOR
CLERK – CRYSTAL CONNELL
CLERK – KATHY VAUGHN
AURORA BAPTIST CHURCH MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR – ADA MCDOUGALD
INSPECTOR – CYNTHIA HANRAHAN
CHIEF CLERK – JEFFERY OWEN
CLERK – MARY HARRIS
CLERK – JUDY ROBERTSON
AURORA BAPTIST CHURCH MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – CONNIE MCWHORTER
CHIEF CLERK – JOY WILKS
CLERK – ALICIA HARRIS
CLERK – HARRIS WILKS
WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY CTR; MACHINE 1
INSPECTOR – TERESA BRANNON
CHIEF CLERK – STEPHEN MCGLATHERY
CLERK – DEBORAH GOSS
CLERK – MARY JANE SMITH
CLERK – PATRICIA LANDIS
WALNUT GROVE COMMUNITY CTR; MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – PAM KEY
CHIEF CLERK – JAMES RHODES
CLERK – TRACY BRAND
CLERK – CRAIG BRANNON
GALLANT ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH; MACHINE 1
INSPECTOR – LISA ELDERS
CHIEF CLERK – CARRIE CARVER
CLERK – CHAD CARVER
CLERK – SONYA ISBELL
CLERK – ASHLEY HARE
CLERK – RICHARD SMITH
CLERK – BRANDY FILMORE
CLERK – JENNIFER MCCLENDON
RAINBOW CITY RECREATION CENTER; MACHINE 1
CHIEF INSPECTOR- SHEILA FORD
INSPECTOR – DONNA CHAMBLEE
CHIEF CLERK – DOTTIE KINKADE
CLERK – PHYLLIS GARRETT
CLERK – THOMAS WOODALL
CLERK – DONNA BADGETT
RAINBOW CITY RECREATION CENTER; MACHINE 2
INSPECTOR – BONNIE FOREMAN
CHIEF CLERK – JAMES THORNTON JR
CLERK – MADDISON MATHIS
CLERK – CURTIS CONARD
CLERK – KEVIN HATHCOCK
CLERK – SYDNEY GUNTER
RAINBOW CITY RECREATION CENTER; MACHINE 3
INSPECTOR – DIANE MATTHEWS
CHIEF CLERK – JOHN C COPELAND
CLERK – KEVIN CONKLIN
CLERK – SHARON COKER
CLERK – DONALD STEPHENS JR
RAINBOW CITY RECREATION CENTER; MACHINE 4
INSPECTOR – JIMMY BOZEMAN
CHIEF CLERK – JANICE HUMPHREY
CLERK – TERESA CONARD
CLERK – DEREK JAMES
CLERK – KELLY STEPHENS
CLERK – BETH LEE
WHORTON BEND FIRE STATION
INSPECTOR – DELL MACKEY
CHIEF CLERK – GAY NELL YANCEY
CLERK – RANDY WORD
CLERK – BETH PAYNE
CLERK – GREG THOMPSON
CLERK – LYNN TAYLOR
CLERK – REBECCA WORD
CLERK – KEVIN PAYNE
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Election Schools will be held at:
Gadsden State Community College
Beck Conference Center
203 College Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
On October 22, 2026 at 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm
Election School is mandated by law for all Election Officers to attend.
In the event that you are unable to work the November 3, 2026, General Election, please contact the Etowah County Probate Judge’s office at (256)549-5342 or (256)549-5341.
October 16, 2026
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Prequalification Proposals from General Contractors shall be submitted and will be received on behalf of the Owner by Robins & Morton; submit electronically Attn: William Byrd at [email protected] or delivery to 400 Shades Creek Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35209; UNTIL 5:00PM LOCAL TIME; ON FRIDAY, November 6, 2026, for:
GADSDEN ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT – GAC FIELDHOUSE PACKAGE
CITY OF GADSDEN GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Prequalification proposal requirements may be obtained from Robins & Morton, by written request via email or mailed on the Contractor’s company letterhead.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all prequalification and/or proposals, waive technical errors, and/or abandon this process if, in their judgment, the Owner’s best interests will be promoted.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at the City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 18, 2026, for the Gadsden Athletic Center Project, Bid Request No. 3654, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.
Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications and contract documents are open to the public for inspection at the City Hall. Electronic (pdf) specifications and contract documents can be distributed at no cost through Robins & Morton’s Building Connected Platform by requesting the invitation by email at [email protected]. All bidders must be registered with Robins & Morton in order to submit a bid. Bids received from non-Qualified bidders will be rejected.
The bidder shall file with his bid either a cashier’s check drawn on an Alabama bank, payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama, or a bid bond executed by a surety company duly authorized and qualified to make such bonds in Alabama, in an amount equal to the lesser of five percent (5%) of the bid or ten thousand ($10,000).
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any and all bids.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bond in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.
Any bidder, whether a resident or non-resident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et. seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license before the bid will be considered by the awarding authority. A current license number must be included on the bid.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 1420 West Meighan Boulevard, Gadsden, AL 35901; Time & Date 11/9/2026 @ 09:00, to review the project and answer Bidder’s questions. Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference IS NOT REQUIRED but highly recommended FOR ALL PRIME CONTRACTOR BIDDERS (and any subcontractors) intending to submit a proposal.
This is a tax-exempt contract.
By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.
Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bidders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.
THE CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA
Craig Ford, Mayor
October 16, 2026
