NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF ETOWAH
Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Joshua Llewellyn Knowles, an unmarried man, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for First Federal Bank, A FSB, its successors and assigns dated June 7, 2024; said mortgage being recorded on June 7, 2024 as Instrument No. 3575390 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Freedom Mortgage Corporation by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3600817 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on April 20, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot Number Thirty-Three (33) in Block Number One (1) in Rolling Green Farm Tracts Number One (1), according to the map thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Page 265, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 368 Riverside Drive, Gadsden, AL 35903.
Should a conflict arise between the property address and the legal description, the legal description will control.
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.
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION
as holder of said mortgage
McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP
505 20th Street N, Suite 1775
Birmingham, AL 35203
Telephone: (205) 216-4238
FT21@mccalla.com
File No. 26-08229AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
03/20/2026,03/27/2026,04/03/2026
26-08229AL
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Bobby R. Roden AKA Bobby Ray Roden and Helen Gail Roden, husband and wife, to Regions Bank, on January 29, 2013, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on February 14, 2013, as Document Number 3380970. Regions Bank, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on April 21, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
LOTS NUMBER ONE AND TWO AND THE SOUTH ONE-HALF OF LOT NUMBER THREE, IN BLOCK NUMBER FOUR, IN THE CHADWICK ADDITION #2, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “F”, PAGE 155, IN THE OFFICE OF PROBATE JUDGE OF ETOWAH COUNTY, AND LYING AND BEING IN GADSDEN, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.
More commonly known as: 924 Elizabeth St, Gadsden, AL 35901
This Property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Regions Bank (“Transferee”)
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (801) 355-2886
March 20, 27, and April 3, 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 Gary Brent Stanfield, married joined by spouse, Kimberly Stanfield, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Loandepot.com, LLC, its successors and assigns, on July 16, 2022, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3543943; the undersigned Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on April 16, 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: All that part of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 23, Township 10 South. Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian, more particularly described as follows: Commencing at a ¾ inch pipe found at the Southwest corner of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of said section; thence along the South line of said forty, South 89 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds East, a distance of 490.18 feet to an iron pin set on the Easterly Right of Way of Alabama Highway Number 179 at the Point of Beginning. From said Point of Beginning, leaving said forty line and along said Easterly Right of Way, North 08 degrees 51 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 120.09 feet to a point of curve, having a delta of 07 degrees 11 minutes 31 seconds, an arc distance of 266.82 feet and a radius of 2125.66 feet; thence along the chord of said curve, North 12 degrees 04 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 266.65 feet to an iron pin set; thence leaving said Right of Way, North 71 degrees 24 minutes 53 seconds East a distance of 209.26 feet to an iron pin set; thence South 11 degrees 53 minutes 21 seconds East a distance of 456.16 feet to an iron pin set on the South line of said forty thence along said forty line, North 89 degrees 55 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 218.07 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 2.00 acres, more or less, less and except any easements or Rights of Way, and being a portion of the NW ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 23, Township 10 South, Range 4 East of the Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 31 Rowan Dr , Boaz, AL 35956. 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. Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-09852-MT-AL 03/20/2026, 03/27/2026, 04/03/2026
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Larry Rollins and Audrey Rollins, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Novastar Mortgage, Inc., its successors and assigns, on May 25, 2005, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, on July 5, 2005, as Document Number M-2005-2770; WHEREAS, the aforesaid deed of trust was subsequently modified on September 12, 2007, and said modification being recorded on December 3, 2007, as Document Number 3284474. The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2005-2, NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse, in Gadsden, Alabama, on April 15, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lots Numbers 1 and 2 in Block Number 40 in First Addition Bellevue Highlands, as surveyed and platted by Totten & Woodruff, Civil Engineers, according to the map thereof as recorded in Plat Book “B”, Pages 286 to 290, inclusive, Probate Office, Etowah County, lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
More commonly known as: 317 Mitchell Blvd, Gadsden, AL 35904
This Property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York as successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust. Series 2005-2, NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2 (“Transferee”)
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (801) 355-2886
March 27, April 3, and 10, 2027
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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 Shannon A Thomas, a single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns dated September 19, 2014; said mortgage being recorded on September 25, 2014 as Instrument No. 3407787 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC by assignment recorded in Deed Book 2025, Page 3602689 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.
The undersigned, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on May 27, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
Commence at the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) in Section Thirty Four (34), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Three (3) East of Huntsville Meridian, Etowah County, Alabama and run a tie line South 03 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 391.20 feet to a point on the Northwest R/W line of Walnut Grove Road (60 R/W); thence deflect left and run in a Northeasterly direction, along said R/W, 224.90 feet to the point of beginning of the property herein described; thence from said point of beginning run North 52 degrees 08 minutes 08 seconds East, along said R/W, 353.10 feet to an existing pinch pipe; thence run North 01 degree 19 minutes 32 seconds West, leaving said R/W 482.05 feet to a point in the South line of the lands described in Deed Book 1167, Page 873, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama; thence run South 89 degrees 38 minutes 41 seconds West (North 89 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West Deed), 53.00 feet along the South line of said Deed Book and Page to the Southwest corner thereof; thence run North 88 degrees 07 minutes 08 seconds West, 255.97 feet to a point; thence run South 03 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East, 708.03 feet to the point of beginning. Said property being a portion of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) and the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) in Section Thirty Four (34), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Three (3) East, Etowah County, Alabama.
Said property is commonly known as 6266 Walnut Grove Rd, Altoona, AL 35952.
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.
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
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. 26-08125AL
www.foreclosurehotline.net
The Messenger
03/27/2026,04/03/2026,04/10/2026
26-08125AL
March 27, April 3, and 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
WHEREAS, default has been made in the terms of the mortgage executed on the 20th day of January, 2023, by Paradise Land, LLC, as mortgagor, in favor of ILS Lending, LLC, as mortgagee, as recorded in the Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama as Instrument #3552084, and said default continuing, the mortgagee or its assignees, 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 1st day of May, 2026, the following described real estate embraced in said mortgage, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:
TRACT ONE: Commence at the NE Corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East and run South 884.85 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue along said line 190.0 feet; thence 90 degrees 05’55” right and run 690.71 feet to the center of a 60’ Right of Way; thence North 90 degrees 26’39’ East and run North along the center of said Right ofWay 190.0 feet; thence 90 degrees 33’19” right and run East 692.22 feet to the Point of Beginning.
TRACT TWO: Commence at a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183) marking the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, thence North 89 degrees 53’39” West 1331.57 feet along the South line of said forty to a 1” iron pipe on the Northwest right of way of Little Cove Road (40’ RW) marking the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, said point being the point of beginning, thence North 00 degrees 25’31” East 1438.02 feet to a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183), thence South 26 degrees 07’41”East 1279.02 feet to a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183) on the Northwest right of way of Little Cove Road (40’ RW), thence run Southwesterly along said right of way the following bearings and distances: South 61 degrees 00’01” West 163.41 feet, South 61 degrees 40’22”West 311.84 feet, South 66 degrees 07’21”West 92.32 feet, South 70 degrees 48’32”West 76.33 feet to the point of beginning. AND
TRACT THREE: Commence at a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183) marking the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, thence North 89 degrees 53’39”West 1331.57 feet along the South line of said forty to a 1” Iron pipe on the Northwest right of way of Lithe Cove Road (40’ R/W) marking the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, thence North 00 degrees 25’31” East 1438.02 feet to a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183), said point being the Point of Beginning. thence continue North 00 degrees 25’3 1” East 2556.16 feet to a capped 1/2”rebar (LS#21183) marking the Northwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, thence South 89 degrees 34’06” East 560.19 feet along the North line of said forty to a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183), thence South 00 degrees 25’31”West 2332.62 feet to a capped 1/2”rebar (LS#21183), thence South 68 degrees 40’33” West 603.12 feet to the Point of Beginning. Together with a non-exclusive 60’ access easement, 30’ each side of the below described line: Commence at a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183) marking the Southeast corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, thence North 89 degrees 53’39”West 1331.57 feet along the South line of said forty to a 1” iron pipe on the Northwest right of way of Little Cove Road (40’ R/W) marking the Southwest corner of the NE 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, thence North 00 degrees 25’31” East 1438.02 feet to a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183), thence North 68 degrees 40’33” East 603.12 feet to a capped 1/2” rebar (LS#21183) and the Point of Beginning of said easement, thence South 40 degrees 16’28” East 211.96 feet, South 08 degrees 12’13” East 226.46 feet, South 35 degrees 39’40” East 431.65 feet, South 59 degrees 17’25” East 128.20 feet, South 35 degrees 32’16” East 134.04 feet, South 19 degrees 11’08” East 107.51 feet to a point on the Northwest right of way of Little Cove Road (40’ R/W) and the end of said easement.
TRACT FOUR: Commence at the NE corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, and run South along the East line of said quarter-quarter of 974.85 feet; to the Point of Beginning; thence continue along said course 190.0 feet; thence 90 degrees 04’00” right and run West 689.18 feet to the center of a 60’ right of way; thence 89 degrees 26’26” right and run North along the center of said right of way 190.0 feet; thence 90 degrees 33’21” right and run 690.71 feet to the point of
beginning. Subject to existing right of ways for public roads, utility lines, easements and restrictions of record if any.
TRACT FIVE: The North 1/2 of Lot 89 of”The Cove Subdivision” being part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: From the NE corner of said SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4: thence South 1164.85 feet more or less to a 5/8” rebar and the Point of Beginning; thence South 90.14 feet; thence S 89 degrees 22’25” W 687.89 feet to a point in the center of a 60 foot wide right of way; thence N 00 degrees 46’17” W 98.81 feet along the center of said right of way; thence South 89 degrees 54’17” East 689.18 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to existing right of ways for public roads, utility lines, easements and restrictions of record if any.
TRACT SIX: The S 1/2 of Lot 89 of “The Cove Subdivision” being part of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East, Etowah County, Alabama, more particularly described as follows: From the Northeast corner of said SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, run South 1254.85 feet to the Point of Beginning, thence South 89 degrees 20’West, 688.43 feet to the center of a 60 feet right of way; thence S 00 degrees 27’35” East along center of said right of way, 98.81 feet; thence N 88 degrees 35’55” East, 687.80 feet; thence North 90 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to existing right of ways for public roads, utility lines, easements and restrictions of record if any.
TRACT SEVEN: Commence at the NE corner of the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 27, Township 10 South, Range 4 East and run South along the East line thereof for 1324.85 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence continue along said line 63.7 feet; thence 72 degrees 06’18” right and run Southwesterly 751.96 feet to the center of 60 foot right of way; thence 91 degrees 31’25” right and run Northerly along the center of said R.O.W. 260.0 feet; thence 90 degrees 00’ right and run Easterly 105.2 feet; thence 14 degrees 18’03” right and run East 687.8 feet to the Point of Beginning. Subject to existing right of ways for public roads, utility lines, easements and restrictions of record If any.
The address being 0000 Kerri Lane, Boaz, AL 35956
Parcels Nos: 05-08-27-0-000-005.049; 05-08-27-0-000-001.001; 05-08-27-0-000-005.012; 05-08-27-0-000-005.019; 05-08-27-0-000-005.007; and 05-08-27-0-000-005.018
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 EASEMENTS, 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. THE PARCELS MAY BE SOLD AS ONE OR SEPARATELY.
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 or its assignees reserve 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. Contact Jason Knowles at the phone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.
/s/ Jason Knowles
Jason Knowles
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
Attorneys for Auctioneer
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
Ph: (256) 547-7200
Email: jason@kkslawgroup.com
April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Tessa Leath was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/11/2026 over the Estate of Melvin Frank Leath, Jr., 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Dawn C. Cone was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/04/2026 to the Estate of Imogene Phillip Clifton 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Phillip Wayne Grissom was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/12/2026 to the Estate of Mary Sue Grissom, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Jeffrey Cornelius and Amy Feemster was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 02/13/2026 to the Estate of Maudeana Cornelius, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Lisa Susan White Orr was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/13/2026 to the Estate of Millicent Mitzi Burroughs, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Roland V. Hammett, Jr. was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 03/04/2026 over the Estate of Betty Jane Hammett, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Walter Melton Ledbetter was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/16/2026 over the Estate of Cynthia Ada Ledbetter, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
James C. Bates was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/16/2026 over the Estate of Jerry Michael Tumlin, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Emanuel L. Eugenias was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/17/2026 to the Estate of Georgia M. Eugenias, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Guy Ray Ross, II was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/19/2026 to the Estate of Jewell Ross, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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FILE CLAIMS
Susan Delynn Nelson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 02/06/2026 to the Estate of Betty Sue Nelson, 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 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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NOTICE OF ESTATE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: THE ESTATE OF
RICHARD ERIC
HUNTER, Deceased.
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:
Please take note that on the 13th day of March 2026, Dana Lisa Helms, Personal Representative of the Estate of RICHARD ERIC HUNTER, filed a Report of Insolvency of the Estate in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama. The Probate Court has set this matter for a hearing on the insolvency of the Estate on the 27th day of April 2026 at 2:30 PM at the Probate Office in Etowah County.
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: ANGELA KAY WATTS, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-124
TO: Bradley Tyler Watts and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 21st day of APRIL 2024 at 1:00 p.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 13TH DAY OF MARCH 2024
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: BERTIE BAKER,
INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-59
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 27th day of APRIL 202 at 1:30 P.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH 2026
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: LINDA BLOCKER, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-93
TO: Cameron Lackey and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 28th day of APRIL 2024 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 MARCH 2026
Scott Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
March 27, April 3 and 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF HEARING
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF: DOROTHY ANN BALL, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED
Case #: 2026-22
TO: Christy Brown, Jessica Brown and James Brown and any unknown family, whose whereabouts are unknown
Please take notice that a PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP & CONSERVATORSHIP of the above referenced incapacitated individual was filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate, and further, that the 5 day of MAY 2026 at 2:00 P.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.
DONE THIS THE 30TH DAY OF MARCH 2026
Scott W. Hassell
PROBATE JUDGE
April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
THE ESTATE OF: MARJORIE HENNING, DECEASED.
Case No.: 2026-00192
You will take notice that a Petition for Disposition of Remains filed by Jacob Millican, Esq., for the disposition of the remains of Marjorie Henning, who passed from this life and stepped into eternity on the 22nd day of March, 2026, is set to be heard on the 7th day of April, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., alleging that there are no known next of kin to take custody of the remains of the Decedent.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this matter or desire to take custody of the remains of the Decedent of the proper disposition, you must file a written response within two (2) days of the last publication herein with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, Courthouse, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.
DONE THIS THE 30th DAY OF March, 2026.
Scott W. Hassell
JUDGE OF PROBATE
April 3, 2026
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PUBLICATION NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLENDA GAIL TINGLE, DECEASED.
CASE NO: 2026-00152
TO: Kenneth Swafford, Michael Swafford, and all unknown heirs of Glenda Gail Tingle
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Glenda Gail Tingle, 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 said decedent.
You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be and appear before this Court on the 12th day of May, 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 Glenda Gail Tingle, deceased, should not be admitted to probate and recorded in this Court as the true Last Will and Testament of said decedent.
This the 26th day of March 2026
Judge of Probate,
Scott W. Hassell
April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP AND PETITION FOR LETTERS OF CONSERVATORSHIP
Notice to: Unknown family members, whose whereabouts are unknown
You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Elda Summerlin and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Elda Summerlin was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 19th day of MARCH 2026.
A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 28th day of APRIL 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.
Scott W. Hassell
Judge of Probate
March 27, April 3 and 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
Luis A. Erazo, Plaintiff
V.
Frances Longmire, Defendants
Case No.: CV-2026-002
Comes now the Plaintiff, Luis A. Erazo, and alleges as follows:
Plaintiff, a resident of Etowah County, Alabama, acquired the property’s tax liens from Alabama State, which consisted of liens for tax years 2020, 2001, 2022, and 2023, and subsequently purchased tax liens for tax years 2024 at a tax sale held on May 1, 2025.
The property is described in prior tax sale certificates under varying legal descriptions, but is presently described in county records as follows:
T/L-2020, 2021-2022-2023, 2024 County LT 2 BLK 9 LIDDELL ADD PLAT A-216 GADSDEN SEC 4 TWP 12S R 6E. The property is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
The property was sold by the Tax Collector of Etowah County fir nonpayment of ad valorem taxes and purchased by Plaintiff, who holds tax sale certificates for tax years 2020 through 2024,
Tax Year 2020: book 2022, Page 387
Tax Year 2021: book 2022, Page 388
Tax Year 2022: book 2023, Page 2406
Tax Year 2023: book 2022, Page 382
Tax Year 2024: book 2024, Page 1696
More than three (4) years have passed since the date of the tax sale, and the statutory right of redemption under Ala. Code § 40-10-120 has expired.
Plaintiff gave notice to all parties entitled to redeem, including:
Frances Longmire OCT 10, 2025 – Etowah County Revenue Commissioner (via Tax Collector): Mail sent OCT 10, 2025.
No party has redeemed the property within the statutory period, and Plaintiff now seeks to foreclosure any remaining rights of redemption.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request this Honorable Court to:
A. Enter a judgment foreclosing all rights of redemption of the Defendants and any persons claiming through them;
B. Vest fee simple title to the above-described property in Plaintiff, free and clear of all rights of redemption.
C. Direct the Circuit Clerk to execute and deliver a deed conveying the property to plaintiff,
D. Grant such further relief as this Court deems just and proper.
This notice will be published for 4 consecutive weeks starting on March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 2026. The property will be sold at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash at the door of the Etowah County Courthouse on April 22, 2026
This order is hereby and approved Dated this February 5, 2026.
Cassandra Johnson
Circuit Court Clerk
March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 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
CIVIL DIVISION
CASENO: CV-26-900141-CDR
PLAINTIFF
VS.
$3,610.00 U.S. Currency
2008 GMC Yukon
VIN: 1GKFK13048J149625
2018 Chevrolet Impala
VIN:2G1165S30F9113641
Hi-Point JHP
SN: X4386335
American Tactical Omni Hybrid
SN: NS344647
American Tactical Alpha Maxx
SN: NX078287
Ruger Prescott
SN: 09497180
DEFENDANTS
In Re: Sedric Barnard Dukes
Lien-Holder
Kenneth Duane Ball
Etowah Used Cars, LLC
200 5th Ave. NE
Attalla, AL. 35954
TO ANY PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY CLAIMING AN OWNER’S BONA FIDE
INTEREST IN THE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED CURRENCY, FIREARM AND CURRENCY, VEHICLES 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, vehicles and firearms. You are hereby notified that you must answer said Complaint by the 20th day of May 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 19th day of March, 2026
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
Etowah County, Alabama
March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM AND TO QUIET TITLE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA
CV-2026-900135
DONALD BERKEY and JUANITA BERKEY,
PLAINTIFFS,v.s
WILLIAM TAYLOR, CITY OF GADSDEN, STATE OF ALABAMA, TYLER LEE HUGHES and those fictitious defendants whose identities and whereabouts
are unknown, and all other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described herein
DEFENDANTS.
The Defendant, William Taylor, whose whereabouts are unknown, and any other persons claiming any present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion, or other interest in the lands described below, must answer Plaintiffs’ Complaint filed in the above referenced court and case number within thirty (30) days of the completion of the publication or thereafter a judgment of default may be rendered against you in the above-styled case.
The subject property is described as follows:
Lot 6, Block 2 of the Goodwater Heights Addition as recorded in Plat Book B, Page 279 as recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama.
The address of the subject property is 2200 Clayton Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35904. The PIN for the subject property is 18928.
Done the 20th day of March, 2026.
/s/ SONNIE J. STEEN
CIRCUIT JUDGE
Joshua B. Sullivan
Knowles & Sullivan, LLC
413 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL. 35901
Phone (256)547-7200
Fax (256)467-6322
March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CIVIL ACTION NO.:
EMMA PRUITT
ARIETA, DECEASED
CV-2018-900661
TO: ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EMMA PRUITT ARIETA, DECEASED, AND ANY OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING ANY INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF EMMA PRUITT ARIETA, DECEASED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF LOLA BELLE PRUITT O’SHIELDS, JAMES OTIS MARKER, JEFFERSON DAVIS MARKER, CURTIS HOLLOWAY MARKER, PAUL ANDREW MARKER A/K/A ANDY PAUL MARKER OR JEROME EDISON MARKER.
Please take notice that a Petition for Final Settlement has been filed in the above-styled matter concerning the Estate of Emma Pruitt Arieta, deceased, pending in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama.
An Affidavit having been filed stating that despite diligent efforts the names and/or addresses of certain heirs of the Estate cannot be determined, service upon such unknown heirs is being made by publication pursuant to Order of the Court.
Any unknown heirs, or any person claiming an interest in the Estate of Emma Pruitt Arieta, are hereby notified that a hearing on the Petition for Final Settlement has been set by the Court for the 30th day of April, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama, at the courthouse in Gadsden, Alabama.
All persons claiming to be heirs or otherwise having any interest in the Estate are required to appear and file any objections to the Petition for Final Settlement on or before the date of the hearing, or be forever barred from asserting such claims.
DONE this the 24th day March 2026.
Cassandra Johnson
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Etowah County, Alabama
Torbert and Torbert, PA
1024 Forrest Avenue
Gadsden, Alabama 35901
256-547-7551
March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2026-00014
BARBARA MANJANG, f/k/a BARBARA LYNCH; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; ; that parcel of real property located at 115 North 16th Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901 and having a legal description of: Lot Number Four (4) in Mandy Thaxton addition to Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, a map or plat pf said addition being recorded in Plat Book “E”, page 55, in the Office of the Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama, said lot lying and being situated in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Subject to any easements and restrictions of record , and known as Parcel ID No. 15-06-14-1-000-158.000; PPIN: 43502; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,
Defendants.
TO BARBARA MANJANG f/k/a BARBARA LYNCH; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,
TAKE NOTICE that on March 4, 2026, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:
Lot Number Four (4) in Mandy Thaxton addition to Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, a map or plat pf said addition being recorded in Plat Book “E”, page 55, in the Office of the Probate Judge of Etowah County, Alabama, said lot lying and being situated in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Property Address: 115 N. 16th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Judge George Day’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Erin Patterson, City of Gadsden, at (256) 549-4553.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Dated this the 23rd day of March, 2026.
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
J. Lance Smith
Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, P.C.
200 Chestnut Street, Suite A
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 543-3664
Fax (256) 543-3674
March 27, April 3, and 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA
GADSDEN LAND BANK AUTHORITY, a Public Corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL ACTION NO.: CV-2026-00013
FRANK ROBERTS, if alive whereabouts unknown, if deceased, the heirs and creditors of Frank Roberts, whose names, addresses and ages are unknown; EUCLID ANDERSON, deceased; JEAN PARKER ANDERSON, deceased; APRIL BEDWELL STONE, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of Jean Parker Anderson; APRIL BEDWELL STONE, individually; EDWARD KEVIN STONE; RONNY ANDERSON LIDDELL; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; Lot Number 67 in Wild Acres Unit Number 3, according to the map or plat thereof as the same appears of record in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama in the Book of Town Plats “H”, page 1, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, and being subject to restrictions recorded in Misc. Book “53”, page 325, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama, said lot lying and being situated in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Subject to any easements and restrictions of record , and known as Parcel ID No. 15-08-28-0-001-376.000 PPIN: 46332; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,
Defendants.
TO FRANK ROBERTS; EUCLID ANDERSON; JEAN PARKER ANDERSON; APRIL BEDWELL STONE, as the Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF JEAN PARKER ANDERSON; APRIL BEDWELL STONE; EDWARD KEVIN STONE; RONNY ANDERSON LIDDELL; ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA; and any and all other unknown heirs, claimants or interested parties claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the real estate described herein,
TAKE NOTICE that on March 4, 2026, the Gadsden Land Bank Authority filed the above-styled Complaint and the record reflects recorded notice of a pending quiet title and foreclosure action in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama concerning the rights and/or interests in the following real property:
Lot Number 67 in Wild Acres Unit Number 3, according to the map or plat thereof as the same appears of record in the office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama in the Book of Town Plats “H”, page 1, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, and being subject to restrictions recorded in Misc. Book “53”, page 325, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama
Property Address: 0 Greenbriar Road, Gadsden, AL 35901
ANY PERSON WITH A PROPERTY INTEREST IN THE ABOVE PROPERTY IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THEY MAY LOSE SUCH INTEREST, IF ANY, AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE-REFERENCED QUIET TITLE AND FORECLOSURE ACTION. The final hearing on this quiet title and foreclosure action is hereby set for May 12, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Judge Brynn Crain’s Courtroom, Etowah County Courthouse, 801 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The judgment of the Court may result in title to the property vesting in the Gadsden Land Bank Authority. Any person who proves to the Court’s satisfaction a right to redeem the property pursuant to Alabama Code §§ 40-10-73 (1975) et seq. or Alabama Code §§ 40-10-83 (1975) et seq. may redeem the property pursuant to those statutes within five (5) days after the appropriate Order on Final Hearing is issued. FAILURE TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY AND PRESENT PROOF OF REDEMPTION TO THE CIRCUIT COURT WITHIN THE 5-DAY PERIOD MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.
The address of the Gadsden Land Bank Authority is City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. The Gadsden Land Bank Authority may be contacted care of Erin Patterson, City of Gadsden, at (256) 549-4553.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED by the undersigned Clerk of Court that publication of this notice be made once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Gadsden Messenger, a newspaper of general circulation in Etowah County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this notice is addressed and any and all persons claiming any title to, interest in, or lien or encumbrance on the above-described land or any part thereof are hereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint in this cause before the hearing date or a judgment by default may be rendered against them it being intended that this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the Complaint.
Dated this the 23rd day of March, 2026.
Cassandra Johnson, Circuit Clerk
J. Lance Smith
Turnbach, Warren, Rice, Frederick & Smith, P.C.
200 Chestnut Street, Suite
Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone: (256) 543-3664
Fax: (256) 543-3674
March 27, April 3, and 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Attalla Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Attalla City Hall located at 612 4th Street NW, Attalla, AL 35954. The following items will be considered:
A variance requested and filed by Duane Ball to construct a house on the lot at 111 Preston Avenue, Attalla, AL 35954. The lot is zoned R-1 (Single Family Residential). The request will include a variance on the lot size, width and building setback.
A variance requested and file by Charles and Renee Bellew to allow residential units at 416 4th Street NW, Attalla, AL 35954. The property is zoned B-2 (Central Business)
Mandy Cash
City Clerk
April 3 and 10, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by The Etowah County Board of Education at the board office 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 10:20am CST, Monday, April 20, 2026 for Re-roofing Southside Elementary School: at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 436 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. Bidders may receive digital documents from the Architect at no cost.
Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures, attended the mandatory pre-bid conference and have demonstrated the ability to provide 24/7/365 service with a main office within 60 miles driving distance of the project site as described in the prequalification package and/or Div 1 specifications and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof.
Prequalification packages are due at the office of the Architect by 10am CST on Monday, April 6, 2026. Contractors seeking prequalification shall submit a printed AIA form A305 in duplicate.
A mandatory pre-bid conference shall be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10am CST at the project site.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect ; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Etowah County Board of Education (Awarding Authority)
B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@bclarch.com (Architect)
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by The Etowah County Board of Education at the board office 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 10:00am CST, Monday, April 20, 2026 for Reroofing Hokes Bluff Elementary Building: at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 436 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. Bidders may receive digital documents from the Architect at no cost.
Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures, attended the mandatory pre-bid conference and have demonstrated the ability to provide 24/7/365 service with a main office within 60 miles driving distance of the project site as described in the prequalification package and/or Div 1 specifications and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof.
Prequalification packages are due at the office of the Architect by 10am CST on Monday, April 6, 2026. Contractors seeking prequalification shall submit a printed AIA form A305 in duplicate.
A mandatory pre-bid conference shall be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9am CST at the project site.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect ; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Etowah County Board of Education (Awarding Authority)
B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@bclarch.com (Architect)
March 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals, in duplicate, from Qualified General Contractors will be received by The Etowah County Board of Education at the board office 401 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901 until 10:10am CST, Monday, April 20, 2026 for Reroofing Southside Athletic Building: at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read. A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to Etowah County Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. Bid Documents may be examined at the office of B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 436 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. Bidders may receive digital documents from the Architect at no cost.
Only general contractors who have been approved to bid pursuant to prequalification procedures, attended the mandatory pre-bid conference and have demonstrated the ability to provide 24/7/365 service with a main office within 60 miles driving distance of the project site as described in the prequalification package and/or Div 1 specifications and criteria established by the Owner will be eligible to bid for the Project. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof.
Prequalification packages are due at the office of the Architect by 10am CST on Monday, April 6, 2026. Contractors seeking prequalification shall submit a printed AIA form A305 in duplicate.
A mandatory pre-bid conference shall be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am CST at the project site.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect ; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Etowah County Board of Education (Awarding Authority)
B. Craig Lipscomb, Architect, 256-390-5657, craig@bclarch.com (Architect)
March 20, 27, and April 3, 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 Project No: TAPAA-TA22 (900) Sidewalks Along 6th Street, 7th Street, Chesnut Street, and Walnut Street Phase I in Gadsden, Etowah County 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.
March 13, 20, 27, and April 3, 2026
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JOB COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, Bob Smith Construction, Inc. Hereby gives written notice of the completion of a contract with the Etowah County Commission, for the Interior Renovations to the Etowah County Road Maintenance Facility and has made request for final settlement of said Contract. This notice is to appear for four consecutive weeks beginning March 20, 2026 and ending April 10, 2026. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Thomas M. McElrath, Architect, 717 Merit Springs Road, Gadsden, AL 35901 during this period.
March 20, 27, April 3, and 10, 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 Adams Park Area (Phase 1) Drainage Improvement Project in Gadsden, AL for the City of Gadsden, 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 The City of Gadsden, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Al 35901.
March 27, April 3, 10, and 17, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
The following storage units will be auctioned on April 8, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the business premises of Southtowne Mini Warehouses, Southtowne is located at 199 Woodland Drive, off of Steele Station Road in Rainbow City, AL. 356906.
Roosevelt Johnson Unit 49
Forest Claunch Unit 52
Barry Browning Unit 148
Fatima Bibb Unit 512
Damien Wachewicz Unit 532
Jennifer Drummond Unit 538
Adam Stinson Unit 548
Selena Pack Unit 562
Mary Butler Unit 581
Phillip McGuire Unit 660
Frankie Pollard Unit 792
Michael Glass Unit 820
Alicia Luttrell Unit 49-4
Angela Nelson Unit 13-11
Sonya Atchison Unit 361
Angela Vaughn Unit 739 & 733
Janie Harrison Unit 833
Sherri Rector Unit 48-7
Lisa Rydel Unit 5A-8,9
Latona Garrett Unit 15-10
Jason Wood RV15
Regina Martin Unit 101
Southtowne Mini Warehouses
199 Woodland Drive
Rainbow City, AL. 35906
March 27 and April 3, 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 May 2, 2026.
2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU
VIN: 2G1105SA6J9165297
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2501 3rd Street SW
Attalla AL. 35954
256-538-6600
March 27 and April 3, 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 May 5, 2026.
2006 HONDA ACCORD
VIN: 1HGCM56866A163803
UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC
2501 3rd Street SW
Attalla AL. 35954
256-538-6600
March 27 and April 3, 2026
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ORDINANCE NO. O-04-26
Amending City Code Chapter 50 Article III
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:
Section 1. To establish a schedule of permit fees for Fire Marshall Inspection. Said rates shall be posted in the office of the building official. Chapter 50 Article III of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gadsden is amended by adding the following:
Sec. 50-65. – Permit Fees
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT – FEE AMOUNT
Automatic Fire-Extinguishing System
$25.00
Fire Alarm Systems
$25.00
Fire Pumps
$25.00
Standpipe Systems
$25.00
Energy Storage Systems (excluding Portable Generators)
$25.00
OPERATIONAL – FEE AMOUNT
Amusement Building
$30.00 per site
Carnivals & Fairs
$30.00 per event
Exhibits & Trade Shows
$30.00 per event
Explosive Storage
$100.00 per site
Blasting
$100.00 each
Hazardous Materials
$30.00 per site
High-Piled Storage
$30.00 per site
Hot Work Operations
$30.00 per site
Liquid or Gas-Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in Assembly Buildings
$30.00 per event
Lumber Yards and Woodworking Plants
$50.00 per site
Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles
$25.00 per event
Open Burning (less than 200 Cubic feet)
No Fee
Open Burning (greater than 200 Cubic feet)
$100.00 per site per year
Organic Coating
$30.00 per site
Pyrotechnic/Fireworks Display
$30.00 per site
Storage of Scrap Tires
$300.00 per site per year
Temporary Membrane Structures and Tents
$30.00 per event
PLANS REVIEW – FEE AMOUNT
Review of Plans
No Fee
Review of Re-Submittals
$50.00
INSPECTIONS – FEE AMOUNT
Courtesy Inspection
No Fee
Initial Inspection
No Fee
Annual Inspections and any Follow-up for Annual Inspections
No Fee
Re-Inspection (1st Time)
$30.00
Re-Inspection (2nd Time)
$100.00
Re-Inspection (3rd and subsequent)
$200.00
After Hours Inspection
$200.00 + $50.00 per hour after the 1st hour
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.
Section 3. The provisions of this ordinance repeal any prior ordinance or provision of the Gadsden City Code to the extent of any conflict.
Section 4. This ordinance shall become effective upon publication.
Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on March 24, 2026.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
April 3, 2026
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ORDINANCE NO. O-05-26
Authorizing TIF Funds for Expenditures
Related to Property Acquisition
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Gadsden adopted Resolution R-61-26, authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement and all documents necessary and to do all things required for the City to acquire from Gadsden Airport Authority property; and
Whereas, the City Council finds and determines that the use of tax increment district funds for the purchase of this property is in keeping with the purpose and intent of the tax increment financing law and the project plans previously authorized and adopted.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GADSDEN, ALABAMA, as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance No. O-21-25 (Fiscal Year 2026 Budget), as amended, is further amended, by appropriating $463,000.00 to account #191-30-3000-460-467040- (Capital Out-lay Land).
Section 2. The Mayor and Director of Finance are authorized to use funds from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for this expense. These funds are hereby appropriated for such purposes.
Adopted by the City Council of Gadsden on March 24, 2026.
Iva Nelson, City Clerk
April 3, 2026
