NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Garner B McBride, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Renasant Bank, its successors and assigns dated March 16, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on March 17, 2023 as Instrument No. 3554707 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Renasant Bank by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3571184 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Renasant Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on April 1, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows:
A portion of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 6 East of Huntsville Meridian in Etowah County, Alabama, described as follows, to wit: Commence at the NE corner of the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4, Section 5, Township 13 South, Range 6 East for the point of beginning and thence run Southerly along the East line of said Quarter a distance of 150 feet; thence run Westerly a distance of 80 feet on a line parallel with the North line of said Quarter; thence run Northerly to a point on the North line of said Quarter, which is 100 feet West of the point of beginning; thence run East 100 feet along the North line of said Quarter to the point of beginning, all lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama, save and except the portion conveyed to the State of Alabama as described in Deed recorded in Book 1902, Page 155, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 2997 Hall Dr, Gadsden, AL 35907.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage first set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. Bidders must perform their own due diligence. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, will go into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258.
RENASANT BANK
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 25-06846AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
02/20/2026,02/27/2026,03/06/2026
25-06846AL
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jason A Duron to Compass Bank dated June 29, 2018; said mortgage being recorded on July 2, 2018 as Instrument No. 3469929 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, PNC Bank, National Association, Successor by merger to BBVA USA, formerly known as Compass Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on April 1, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot Number Sixteen (16), in Block Number Two (2), in Sheffield Heights Addition as shown by map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 81, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 1210 Windsor St, Gadsden, AL 35903.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, all outstanding liens for public utilities which constitute liens upon the property, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, easements, rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, restrictions, special assessments, covenants, the statutory right of redemption pursuant to Alabama law, and any matters of record including, but not limited to, those superior to said Mortgage fir
st set out above. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any representation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. Bidders must perform their own due diligence. The successful bidder must present certified funds in the amount of the winning bid at the time and place of sale.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
ATTENTION ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: On March 1, 2026, the data collection and reporting requirements under the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) new Anti-Money Laundering Rule (the “Rule”), found at 89 FR 70258, will go into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258.
PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BBVA USA, FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMPASS BANK
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 26-08083AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
02/27/2026,03/06/2026,03/13/2026
26-08083AL
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Paul Roberts,II and Alison Roberts husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Superior Bank, its successors and assigns, on August 5, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3317933; with loan modification agreement recorded December 27, 2021 in Instrument Number 3532887; the undersigned MidFirst Bank, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on April 29, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its rights, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit: Lot Number Fourteen (14) of Westminster, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “I”, Page 43 in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Rainbow City, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 210 Wellington Place , Rainbow City, AL 35906. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds in the amount of the winning bid made payable to Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. at the time and place of the sale. The sale will be conducted subject to: (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) final confirmation with the Mortgagee/Transferee, and if applicable, (3) collection of purchaser information needed to comply with the reporting requirements under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031) and reimbursement of any expenses incurred as a result of the collection of such information. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Tiffany & Bosco, P.A shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. MidFirst Bank, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 26-02666-MF-AL
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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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 Kennith S Nesmith, Monica G Nesmith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Federal Bank, its successors and assigns dated April 13, 2020; said mortgage being recorded on April 17, 2020 as Instrument No. 3500923 as having been modified by an agreement recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3594923 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Truist Bank by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3592792 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Truist Bank, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on April 15, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot Numbered Thirty-One (31), Western Hills, as recorded in Plat Book “I”, Page 54, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 2998 Cedar Cir, 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, will go into effect. The Rule applies to certain residential real estate sale transactions (including nonjudicial foreclosures) where the transfer is to a legal entity or trust, and which includes cash purchases, private financing or financing provided by an institution not subject to a federal Anti-Money Laundering or Suspicion Activity Report requirement. As part of this Rule, purchasers and sellers are required to provide additional information and documentation about themselves, their legal entities, and the source of funds used in the reportable transaction. The collection of this information and documentation is required to comply with the Rule’s federal reporting requirements. This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with your own independent legal counsel if you have questions about how the FinCEN Anti-Money Laundering Rule affects your transaction and whether your transaction is reportable.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Mortgage, and (3) to confirmation that the successful bidder has timely provided all information required for reporting under the Rule, 89 FR 70258.
TRUIST BANK
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 26-08157AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
26-08157AL
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the 25th day of March, 2021, by Jamie Lynn Kimbril, as mortgagor, in favor of Willett Properties, LLC, as mortgagee, as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama as Instrument #3518766, and said default continuing, the mortgagee, under power of sale contained in said mortgage will sell at auction for cash to the highest bidder on the steps of the Etowah County Courthouse in Etowah, Alabama, during legal hours of sale on the 2nd day of April, 2026, the following described real estate embraced in said mortgage, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lots 65 and 67, in Block 1, in Mary Martin Lay’s Glenfield Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book “D”, Page 101, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.
The address being 421 East Air Depot Road, Glencoe, Alabama, 35905.
The property is subject to the first mortgage of Alabama Teacher’s Credit Union at Inst. # 3459138, in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.
Said sale is made for the purpose of foreclosing of said mortgage, paying the mortgage debt, the costs and expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASE-MENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
ALABAMA LAW GIVES SOME PERSONS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. PROGRAMS MAY ALSO EXIST THAT HELP PERSONS AVOID OR DELAY THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. AN ATTORNEY SHOULD BE CONSULTED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THESE RIGHTS AND PROGRAMS AS A PART OF THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS
The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit her purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. Contact Jason Knowles at the phone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.
/s/ Jason Knowles
Jason Knowles
Attorney for Mortgagee, Jacqueline Carr Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden,
Alabama 35901
Ph: (256) 547-7200
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Kenneth D. Morgan was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/14/2026 to the Estate of Mary Elaine Boyd, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Fort McClellan Credit Union was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/14/2026 to the Estate of Stanley Earl Stroup, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Dana Johnson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/16/2026 to the Estate of Thomas Anthony Musick, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Robert Webster Curnutt was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/20/2026 to the Estate of William Parker Curnutt, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jordan Gaskey Fugatt was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/22/2026 over the Estate of Deborah Gramling Gaskey, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Kevin Edward Silvey was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/23/2026 to the Estate of Terry B. Silvey, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Leigh Hunt was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/23/2026 over the Estate of Mark Dewayne Steapleton, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Ray R. Solley was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/27/2026 to the Estate of Doris S. Chapman, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Kendall Willmore was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/27/2026 over the Estate of Mark Hanback, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jadea Smith Chandler was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/27/2026 over the Estate of Louie Benson Walls, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Valery Keith Alford was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/28/2026 to the Estate of Mary D. Alford, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Bobby Barron and Lynn Barron was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/04/2026 to the Estate of Patricia Faye Barron, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Anna Stevens was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 04/25/2025 to the Estate of Steven Thomas Stevens, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jamie Anderson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/02/2026 over the Estate of Reba June Conner, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Victoria Hollar was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/02/2026 over the Estate of Carolyn Garbe, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Sheila Diane McCarthy was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/09/2026 to the Estate of Jerry M. Foster A/K/A Jerry Mack Foster, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Melton Pascal Terrell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/11/2026 to the Estate of Melton G. Terrell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Timothy Gerald McCarver and Brain Scott McCarver was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/12/2026 to the Estate of Thomas Gerald McCarver, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Sonia O’Hair was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 01/14/2026 to the Estate of Geraldine O’Hair, 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
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
James Chadwick Bankston was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/03/2026 over the Estate of James Lamar Bankston, 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
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Brenda Wright was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/04/2026 over the Estate of Clarence Todd Wright 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
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Cade Matthew Guest and Spencer Guest was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 02/05/2026 to the Estate of John Matthew Guest, 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
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Harold E. Powell was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/05/2026 to the Estate of Frankie Janelle G. Powell, 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
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Chris D. Smith was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/17/2026 over the Estate of Benny Denson Hood, 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
March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JEAN ABNEY, DECEASED
CASE NO: 2025-00803
A Petition for Summary Distribution of the Estate of MICHAEL JEAN ABNEY, Deceased, having been submitted to the Honorable Scott W. Hassell, Judge of Probate, by Petitioners, Callie Abney Nolan and Michael Cody Abney on the 29th day of December, 2025; Notice is hereby given that all persons contesting said Petition shall file a response thereto with the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, P.O. Box 187, Gadsden, AL 35902, within 30 days of the date of this publication.
Done this the 31th day of December, 2025
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
March 6, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ELLA JEAN STEELE DECEASED.
Case No.: 2025-00636
TO: WILLIAM THACKER; whereabouts unknown
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court an instrument
purporting to be in the Last Will and Testament of Ella Jean Steele, deceased, and a petition in writing and under oath praying for the admission to probate and record in this Court of said instrument as the true Last Will and Testament of the decedent. You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 1st day of April, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the instrument filed with said petition and purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Ella Jean Steele, deceased, should not be admitted to probate and recorded in this Court as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent.
DONE THIS THE 25th DAY OF February, 2026
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: WALTER ALLEN,
ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-31
TO: Malcolm Allen and Diretha Allen, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 23rd day of MARCH 2026 at 2:30 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
Scott Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 20, 27, and March 6, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: JERRY LEE BIGGS, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-122
TO: Any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 31ST day of MARCH 2026 at 1:00 pm. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 19TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: REAGAN PIERCE, INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2025-590
TO: Any interested party
Please take notice that a PETITION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY belonging to the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 1st day of APRIL 2026 at 1:30p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 24TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026.
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
February 27, March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP
Notice to: Sheena Jones, whose whereabouts are unknown
Haley Jones, whose whereabouts are unknown
You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Phyllis L. Jones and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Phyllis L. Jones was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 25th day of FEBRUARY 2026.
A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 1st day of APRIL 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR RULE NISI
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No.: DR-23-900007.02
Austin Eubanks v. Averie Cebrian
TO: Austin Eubanks, whose whereabouts are unknown and who cannot be served after reasonable diligence.
You are hereby notified that a Petition for Rule Nisi has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Domestic Relations Division, in the above- styled action.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest these proceedings, you must file a written response within 30 days of the date of the last publication herein with Paul R. Roberts II, Attorney for Defendant, at the address shown below, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.
Failure to respond within the time allowed by law may result in a judgment being entered against you.
CODY D. ROBINSON, CIRCUIT JUDGE
CASSANDRA JOHNSON, CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
Name and address of attorney:
Paul R. Roberts II
P.O. Box 1459
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-8710
March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
In re the matter of R.S.B., Minor Child
To: Garrett Wadsworth
Youa re 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 R.S.B. born 10/30/2013 to VEOLETTA BUTLER. 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 220 West Main Street, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgement can be enterend 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 this action, by contacting the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama on or before the 1st day of April 2026.
Cassandra Johnson,
Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 Main Street
Centre, AL. 35960
March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN RE THE MATTER OF D.M., MINOR CHILD
To: Unknown
Youa re 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 D.M. born 06/21/2017 to LORI MURDOCK. 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 220 West Main Street, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgement 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 this action, by contacting the Clerk of the Juvenile Court of Etowah County, Alabama on or before the 1st day of April 2026.
Cassandra Johnson,
Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
Attorney for Petitioner:
Sheri W. Stallings
Assistant Attorney General
Etowah County Department of Human Resources
220 Main Street
Centre, AL. 35960
March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF CALHOUN COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 2023-0305
IN RE: THE ESTATE OF SARAH SUE KERWIN, deceased
TO: Lester Ledlow, whose whereabouts are unknown, an heir/devisee, in the Estate of Sarah Sue Kerwin,
Deceased:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Petitioner, Lori Horne, has filed a Petition for Final Settlement in the
above-referenced estate proceeding.
The Petition for Final Settlement requests that the Court approve the final accounting of the administration of the Estate, authorize payment of any remaining expenses, approve distribution of the remaining assets to the persons entitled thereto, discharge the Personal Representative from further duties, and close the Estate.
A hearing on the Petition for Final Settlement will be held before the Calhoun County Probate Judge, on the 9th day of April, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard.
Any interested person, including the above-named heir, may appear at the hearing and file written objections to the Petition for Final Settlement. Failure to appear or object may result in the Court granting the requested relief and closing the Estate without further notice.
This notice is published pursuant to law to notify Lester Ledlow, whose current address is unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry.
Shirley A. Millwood
Calhoun County Probate Judge
Name and Address of Attorney:
Clark Hall, Attorney for Petitioner
750 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, AL. 35901
March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: GADSDEN STREET CRIMES/NARCOTICS UNIT,
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO:CV-2025-900614-SJS
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$1,976.00 U.S.
Currency
Cobra Handgun
SN: CT020531
Hipoint 999 Carbine
SN: F21605
Smith & Wesson SD-9 SN: FZX74191
DJI Mini 2SE Drone Model# MT2SD
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone Model# MWX162-3850-7.38
VRI Drone
Model# DRCLS16-N0C
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Brandon Shane Jackson
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARM AND PROPERTY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described property. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 17th day of April 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 18th day of February, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION-FORFEITURE ACTION
STATE OF ALABAMA, EX REL: ATTALLA POLICE DEPARTMENT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASE NO:CV-25-900529-BTC
PLAINTIFF
VS.
2017 Black Dodge Charger
VIN: 2C3CDXKT5HH533846
Emergency Lights, Controllers, Sirens, Microphones, radios, Computers, Cameras, Mounting hardware, Wiring Kits, Etc.
Glock 43X 933
SN# CCTW004
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Nathan Michael Novotny
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARM AND PROPERTY:
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has filed its complaint in the above-described action seeking condemnation, forfeiture, and ultimate disposition of the above-described property. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 17th day of April 2026. Failure to file such answer shall result in your loss of any claimed owner’s or other interest in said property.
DONE this the 18th day of February, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
ELITE REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 2 LLC, PLAINTIFF,
VS.
JOHN JUSTIN MILLER and BRIAN SCOTT STANCIL, JR. DEFENDANTS.
31-CV-2026-900078
Defendants, John Justin Miller and Brian Scott Stancil, who are alleged to be unlawfully holding possession of 309 Meadows Street, Rainbow City, Alabama 35906, and must an-swer the Complaint filed by Elite Real Estate Management, LLC to eject them from the above-described property and for other relief within 30 days of the last date of publication of this Notice or thereafter a Judgment by Default may be rendered against them.
This the 3rd day of March, 2026.
Casandra Johnson
Circuit Court Clerk
David Livingston
247 S 8th St,
Gadsden, AL 35901
March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR NOTICE OF COMPLETION
FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION LEGAL NOTICE In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Alabama Grading & Excavation, LLC, has completed the Micro-Milling and Resurfacing on SR-291, Project No; STPAA-0291 (501) Etowah County located at SR-291, AL for the Alabama Department of Transportation, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Alabama Department of Transportation, North Region – Guntersville Area, PO Box 550, Guntersville, AL 35976.
February 27, March 6, 13, and 20, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Hudak Construction Co., Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Renovation of “Structural Repairs at the Gadsden Museum of Art Project Contract, City of Gadsden Bid Request No. 3613” at 515 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 for the State of Alabama and the City of Gadsden, 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 Heath Williamson, City of Gadsden Engineering Department, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Hudak Construction Co., Inc.
400 W. Meighan Blvd.
Gadsden, AL 35901
March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026
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ORDINANCE
NO. O-03-26
Authorizing Conveyance of Certain Property
Whereas the City of Gadsden owns property located on Glendale Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama, more particularly described as follows:
Lot 8, Block 3, Glendale subdivision to East Gadsden, according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book E, Page 53, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama. (Pro No. 30547)
(PPIN 42853)
Whereas, Darrell K. Green has offered to pay $2,750.00 for the property;
Now, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:
1. This real property is not needed for any municipal or public purpose.
2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a deed to and in favor of Darrell K. Green for the sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy and 00/100 Dollars ($2,750.00).
Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on February 24, 2026.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
March 6, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following storage units will be auctioned on March 11, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the business premises of Southtowne Mini Warehouses, Southtowne is located at 199 Woodland Drive, off of Steele Station Road in Rainbow City, AL. 356906.
Marcia Hardney Unit 24C & 170
Tammy Delia Unit 165
Jacqueline Looney Unit 326
Kenneth Maltbie, Jr. Unit 336
Sonya Atchison Unit 361
Janis Poleate Unit 407
Brian Labar Unit 720
Nicholas Branson Unit 734
Chris Patterson Unit 775
Steve Powell Unit 788
Frankie Pollard Unit 792
Justin Self Unit 805
Suzanne Moon Unit 818
Btyan Charlton Unit 830
Lauri Price Unit 28-1B
Ligaya Ferguson Unit 34-1A
Sherrie Rector Unit 48-7
Lisa Rydel Unit 5A-8,9
Clyde Williams Unit 80-1
Latona Garrett Unit 15-10
Suzanna Rager Unit 48-16
Alonna Baswell Unit 53-11
Southtowne Mini Warehouses
199 Woodland Drive
Rainbow City, AL. 35906
February 27 and March 6, 2026
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LEGALNOTICE
The following units will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of on March 19, 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.
Yolanda Burroughs Unit 14-A
Wes Gwin Unit 95-D, 159-F, and 503-L
Maurice Jones Unit 411I
Kneely Pack Unit 342L
Dana Loconto Unit 234I
Tavia Cyphers Unit 476N
Justin Wade Unit 213-H
Stock It N Lock It Mini Storage
3403 Rainbow Parkway
Rainbow City, AL. 35906
March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE
POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on April 3, 2026
2011 Ford Ranger White. VIN: 1FTKR4EE9B9A30991
2007 Cadillac DTS White VIN: 1G6KD57Y97U232544
1999 Lincoln Town Car Black. VIN: 1LNHM81W6XY659796
2018 Chevrolet Equinox Orange VIN: 2GNAXJEV9J6185854
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Black. VIN: 5N1ARZM7DC6Z9878
2008 Kia Sportage Red VIN: KNDJF724187526877
ER Towing
1733 Forrest Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)547-1549
February 27 and March 6, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Thacker Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2016 Hyundai Veloster Vin# KMHTC6AD7GU297999 The public auction will be held at Thacker Towing 927 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 4/10/2026
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.
March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Thacker Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2003 Chevy Tahoe Vin # 1GNEC13Z73J276064 The public auction will be held at Thacker Towing 927 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 4/10/2026
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.
March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on April 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
1994 Ford Mustang White
VIN: 1FALP4446RF143404
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2501 3rd Street SW
Attalla AL. 35954
256-538-6600
March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF VEHICLE POSSESSION
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will proceed to take possession of the following described abandoned vehicle(s) on April 16, 2026.
2005 Dodge Caravan Blue
VIN: 1D4GP45R75B318320
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2501 3rd Street SW
Attalla AL. 35954
256-538-6600
March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES
Please take NOTICE that Matt’s Towing will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle 2020 Dodge Charger . Vin #2C3CDXBG4LH144630 The public auction will be held at Matt’s Towing 927 B 5th Ave NE Attalla AL 35954 at 10:00am on 4/24/2026
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.
March 6 and 13, 2026
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
March 6, 2026
City of Gadsden
CDBG Program Office
90 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
256-549-4532
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Gadsden.
REQUEST FOR
RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about Friday, March 27, 2026, the City of Gadsden will submit a request to the Department of Housing and Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant funds, as authorized by Title I of the Housing and Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended 42 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq. and pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 4321, et seq., to undertake The proposed project includes the acquisition of 3.56 acres by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) from the Starnes Park Housing Development property. No construction or ground disturbance will occur during the acquisition; however, ALDOT proposes to construct a portion of the East Gadsden Connector on the acres acquired from the housing development. This project will utilize State of Alabama DOT funding only and will not utilize any HUD CDBG funding.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Gadsden 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 the City of Gadsden CDBG Program Office located at 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. The file will be made available electronically, upon request, by contacting Angie Reaves at areaves@cityofgadsden.com.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Gadsden CDBG Program Office located at 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. All comments received by Thursday, March 26, 2026 will be considered by the City of Gadsden prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The City of Gadsden certifies to HUD/Alabama that its Certifying Officer 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. HUD’s Alabama approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Gadsden to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Gadsden’s certification for a period of fifteen 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 of the City of Gadsden; (b) the City of Gadsden has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR 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 HUD; 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 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD/State of Alabama Office of Community Planning and Development The Plaza, 417 20th Street, North, Suite 700, Birmingham, AL 35203. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Craig Ford
City of Gadsden Mayor/Certifying Officer
90 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
256-549-4646
bperkins@cityofgadsden.com
March 6, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to extend the number of continuous days that lodging must be supplied before the lodging tax no longer applies; and to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update existing code language to current style.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-28-91.02, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
§45-28-91.02
(1) Beginning October 1, 2016, 2026, the first four hundred ninety-one thousand dollars ($491,000) of the annual proceeds of any lodging tax due Etowah County pursuant to Section 45-28-243, Section 45-28-243.01, or any other lodging tax payable to the county shall be paid into the county treasury to be distributed to the Etowah County Tourism Board established by this part to be used to carry out the purposes of this part. The remaining portion of the proceeds shall be distributed to the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority
(2) Notwithstanding
any provision of Section 45-28-243 or Section 45-28-243.01, the lodging taxes levied by Section 45-28-243 and Section 45-28-243.01 shall not apply to rooms, lodgings, or accommodations supplied for a period of 30180 continuous days or more in any place.”
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6 and 13, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILLTO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to amend Section 45-28-243, Code of Alabama 1975; to increase the amount of time necessary for accommodations supplied to be exempt from privilege and license tax in the county.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-28-243 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ45-28-243
(a) In Etowah County, there is hereby levied and imposed, in addition to all other taxes of every kind now imposed by law, a privilege or license tax upon every person, firm, or corporation engaging in the business of renting or furnishing any room or rooms, lodging, or accommodations to transients in any hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, tourist cabin, or any other place in which rooms, lodgings, or accommodations are regularly furnished to transients for a consideration, in an amount of two percent of the charge for such room, rooms, lodgings, or accommodations, including the charge for use or rental of personal property and services furnished in such the room. There is exempted from the tax levied under this section any taxes on rentals or services under Division 1, commencing with Section 40-23-1, of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 40. The tax shall not apply to rooms, lodgings, or accommodations supplied for a period of 30 180 continuous days or more in any place.
(b) Municipal privilege license taxes which are levied and collected by the application of a flat percentage rate on gross sales or gross receipts from sales, and which are passed on directly by the licensee-seller to the purchaser-consumer or user shall be excluded from gross sales or gross receipts, as the case may be, in the computation of the tax herein levied in this section.
(c) The tax herein levied in this section shall be collected in the same manner as the state lodgings tax as provided in Chapter 26, Title 40, and shall be additional thereto; and the net proceeds thereof of the tax shall be payable to the county general fund for the purposes on of promoting tourism and beautification. Such The funds shall be used as follows: Fifty percent for the support and promotion of tourism and fifty 50 percent for the support and promotion of beautification and ecology as determined by the resolutions of the Clean and Beautiful Community Commission and the Gadsden-Etowah County Tourism Board. The State Department of Revenue shall promulgate such adopt rules and regulations and provide such forms and instructions as are necessary to implement this section.”
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced inthe 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLEDAN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to amend Section 45-28-121, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide further for the membership of the personnel board.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. Section 45-28-121 of the Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
Ҥ45-28-121
(a) In Etowah County, there is hereby created and established a personnel department for the government and control of all employees and appointees holding positions in the classified service, as defined in Section 45-28-121.03.
(b)(1) The personnel department shall consist of a personnel board and a personnel director. The personnel board shall consist of five members. Three members shall be appointed for a term of six years each as follows: One to be appointed by
a. Upon the term of the member who is a joint appointee of the judge of probate judge and the sheriff of the county; one to be expiring on September 30, 2028, one member appointed by the judge of probate.
b. Upon the term of the member appointed by the county commission; and one to be appointed asexpiring on September 30, 2030, one member appointed by the county commission upon the recommendation of the county engineer.
c. Upon the term of the member who is a joint appointee of the county tax assessor and the county tax collector; however, the terms for the above three named initial appointees shall be staggered. For the first appointments the joint appointee of the probate judge and the sheriff of the county shall be for two years; the first appointee by the county commission shall be for a term of four years; and the first joint appointee by the county tax assessor and county tax collector shall be for six years. The other two members of the board shall be appointed for one-year terms. One of the additional members shall be appointed annually expiring on September 30, 2026, one member appointed by the revenue commissioner.
d. Upon the term of the member appointed by the President of the Etowah County Chamber of Commerce; and one member shall be appointed annually expiring on September 30, 2026, one member appointed by the county commission upon the recommendation of the chief administrative officer.
e. Upon the term of the member appointed by the President of the Etowah County Labor Council expiring on September 30, 2026, one member appointed by the President of the Northeast Alabama Labor Council.
(2) Subsequent terms on the board shall be for four years and shall begin on October 1.
(c) The members of the board shall be qualified electors of the county. No person shall be appointed to the board who holds any salaried public office or employment with the county, nor shall any member, while a member of the board or for a period of one year after he or she has ceased to be a member, be eligible for appointment to any salaried office or employment in the service of the county or any county elective office.
(d) For regular meetings of the board or special hearings or meetings of the board relating to a pending disciplinary action, each member shall receive sixty dollars ($60) per diem, not to exceed one hundred eighty dollars ($180) per month paid from the county treasury, and the chair shall receive seventy-five dollars ($75) per diem, not to exceed two hundred twenty-five dollars ($225) per month paid from the county treasury.”
Section 2. This act shall become effective on July 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
STATE OF ALABAMA, COUNTY OF ETOWAH
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILLTO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Etowah County; to repeal Sections 45-28-120, 45-28-140, 45-28-160, and 45-28-220, Code of Alabama 1975, as obsolete.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:
Section 1. (a) Section 45-28-120, Code of Alabama 1975, requiring Etowah County to pay health insurance premiums of laid-off employees, is repealed.
(b) Section 45-28-140, Code of Alabama 1975, authorizing the county commission, by resolution, to allow certain charitable and volunteer organizations to have equipment
repaired and to purchase gasoline or motor fuel from the county at cost, is repealed.
(c) Section 45-28-160, Code of Alabama 1975, authorizing any county officer or person designated to draw warrants or checks on the county treasury to use mechanical or facsimile devices for signatures on warrants or checks, is repealed.
(d) Section 45-28-220, Code of Alabama 1975, requiring every applicant for a license to hold a public concert or other event to have written prior approval from the Etowah
CountyCommission two weeks before the date of the event, is repealed.
Section 2. This act shall become effective on October 1, 2026.
February 27, March 6, and 13, 2026
