Legals for 8/28/2026 – 9/03/2026

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 9, 2021 executed by Joshua Laughlin, an unmarried person, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as a nominee for Village Capital & Investment LLC, said Mortgage being recorded July 15, 2021, in Inst. # 3524242, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama; having later been assigned to Planet Home Lending, LLC by instrument recorded in Inst. # 3584076, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said default continues and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Planet Home Lending, 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 or certified funds at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Etowah County, Alabama on 10/14/2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Situated in the City of Gadsden, County of Etowah, State of Alabama:

Lot number sixteen (16); and a lot or parcel of land described as beginning at a point where the northeast line of lot number 17 intersects the southeast line thereof; thence in a northwesterly direction and along the northeast line of said lot a distance of 30 feet to a point; thence in a southwesterly direction and parallel with the northwest line of said lot number 17 a distance of 120 feet to a point; thence in a southeasterly direction and parallel with the southwest line of said lot a distance of 5 feet to a point; thence in a southwesterly direction and parallel with the southeast line of said lot a distance of 20 feet to a point in the southwest line of said lot number 17; thence in a southeasterly direction and along the southwest line of lot number 17 a distance of 25 feet to the point of intersection of the southwest line of said lot number 17 with the southeast line thereof; thence in a northeasterly direction and along the southeast line of said lot a distance of 140 feet to the point of beginning, and embracing a portion of lot number 17, all in block number 44 in first addition Bellevue Highlands, as surveyed and platted by Totten and Woodruff, civil engineers, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in plat book “B” beginning at page 286, in the office of the judge of probate, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.

TAX ID NO: 1009323000027.000 (PARCEL ID NO.) 19506 (PPIN)

For informational purposes only, the property address is: 209 Harts Ave., Gadsden, AL 35904. Any property address provided is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control.

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, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.

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.

Federal law requires that certain residential real estate transactions purchased with all cash or without institutional lender financing, where at least one buyer/transferee is a legal entity, LLC, Corporation, Partnership, trust, trustee or other non-natural person, be reported to the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen).

This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage as well as the expenses of foreclosure, including a reasonable attorney’s fees and other purposes set out in said mortgage.

The successful bidder may be required to provide identifying information/documentation successful bidders must tender funds and a fully completed FinCen form before noon of the next business day after the sale or the property will be reverted to the next highest bid.

Planet Home Lending, LLC

Paul K. Lavelle, Esq.

Attorney for Mortgagee

Spina, & Lavelle, P.C.

One Perimeter Park South-Suite 400N

Birmingham, Alabama 35243

(205) 298-1800

39-FC-26-01309

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Vashti M. Lopez, single woman, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns), dated the 17th day of June, 2024, which Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3576181; said Mortgage having been transferred and assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), (solely as nominee for Lender, First Bank, and Lender’s successors and assigns) to Alabama Housing Finance Authority by virtue of that certain Assignment of Mortgage dated June 29, 2026, and recorded in said Probate Office in Miscellaneous Book 2026, at Page 3611573. The undersigned Alabama Housing Finance Authority as Assignee of said Mortgage will, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage, sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Etowah County Courthouse in the City of Gadsden, Alabama, during the legal hours of sale on September 17, 2026, the real property described in said Mortgage, which said description is hereby referred to and made a part hereof, said property being situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lot No. Twenty-Three (23) in Block No. Nineteen (19) in Gadsden Land and Improvement Company’s Kyle Addition, according to the map of plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book “A, Page 23, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama; subject to any easements or restrictions or record.

This sale is made for the purpose of realizing the mortgage debt, together with all expenses of the sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

CAPELL & HOWARD, P.C.

Bowdy J. Brown, Esq.

150 South Perry Street

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Our File No.: 37591-3749

ATTORNEYS FOR ASSIGNEE

ALABAMA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY

ASSIGNEE

August 14, 21, and 28, 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 Steven Joseph Lobello, Melinda Lobello, Connie Marie White to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Rocket Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns dated March 9, 2023; said mortgage being recorded on as Instrument No. 3554467 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to Rocket Mortgage, LLC by assignment to be recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on September 23, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOTS 4 AND 5 IN BLOCK 2 OF CEDAR HILLS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP OR PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK “G”, PAGE 3, PROBATE OFFICE, ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA.

Said property is commonly known as 884 Riverside Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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

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

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.

ROCKET MORTGAGE, 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. 26-08782AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

August 21, 28, and September 4, 2026

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEFORECLOSURE 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 Patricia J Granger, Henry S Granger to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Homequest Capital Funding, LLC its successors and assigns dated September 30, 2005; said mortgage being recorded on October 6, 2005 as Instrument No. M-2005-4286 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama. Said Mortgage was last sold, assigned and transferred to BRAVO Residential Funding Trust 2020-RPL2 by assignment recorded as Instrument No. 3522459 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama.

The undersigned, BRAVO Residential Funding Trust 2020-RPL2, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the main entrance of the Court House in Etowah County, Alabama during the legal hours of sale (between 11am and 4pm), on September 30, 2026 the following property, situated in Etowah County, Alabama, to-wit:

Lots Seven (7), Eight (8), Nine (9) and Ten (10), in Block One (1), in Wiggmar Hills, as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book “F”, Page 141, in the Office of the Judge of Probate and lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.

Said property is commonly known as 2706 Lookout Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35904.

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

BRAVO RESIDENTIAL FUNDING TRUST 2020-RPL2

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. 24-05870AL

www.foreclosurehotline.net

August 21, 28, and

September 4, 2026

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MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jonathan T. Chavis, an unmarried man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Royal United Mortgage LLC, its successors and assigns, on April 2, 2025, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Book 2025 Page 3590378; the undersigned AmeriHome Mortgage Company LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on September 30, 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 Northwest Fourth of the Northwest Fourth of Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 5 East in Etowah County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the Northwest Fourth of the Northwest Fourth of Section 5, Township 11 South, Range 5 East in Etowah County, Alabama; Thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 105.0 feet to the True Point to Beginning for the property herein described; thence from the True Point of Beginning, continue on a bearing of South 90 degrees 00 minutes West 230.0 Feet to a 5/8 inch rebar found; thence North 06 degrees 14 minutes 21 seconds East 460.08 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar found on the Southern right of way of Shady Grove Road; thence along the Southern right of way of said Shady Grove Road, South 51 degrees 29 minutes 57 seconds East 230.0 feet to a point; thence leaving the Southern right of way of said Shady Grove Road, South 00 degrees 00 minutes East 314.18 feet (378.0 feet – Deed Record) to the True Point of Beginning for the property herein described; said lands lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 3180 Shady Grove Rd , 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. AmeriHome Mortgage Company LLC, (“Transferee”)

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.,

2501 20th Place South, Suite 300,

Homewood, AL 35223

www.tblaw.com

TB File Number: 26-04242-SC-AL

August 21, 28, and

September 4, 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 Christa Lewis and husband, Jeremiah Lewis, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, its successors and assigns, on March 20, 2025, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Book 2025 Page 3589466; the undersigned AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on September 30, 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 Eighteen (18) of the Western Hills Subdivision to Southside, Alabama, as recorded in Plat Book I, Page 54, Probate Office of Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 2755 Cedar Circle , Southside, AL 35907. 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. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, (“Transferee”)

Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.,

2501 20th Place South, Suite 300,

Homewood, AL 35223

www.tblaw.com

TB File Number: 26-13505-SC-AL

August 21, 28, and September 4, 2026

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FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by Gary Hall to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc. “MERS” as mortgagee, as nominee for Lender, Central Mortgage Funding, LLC, and Lender’s successors and assigns dated February 7, 2024 and Recorded in Instrument #3569619 of the records in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Etowah County, Alabama, which said mortgage was subsequently assigned to Village Capital & Investment, LLC by instrument recorded in Misc BK 2026, Page 3613125 in said Probate Court Records; notice is hereby given that the undersigned as mortgagee will under power of sale contained in said mortgage, sell at public outcry for cash to the highest bidder, during legal hours of sale on the September 16, 2026, at the front door entrance of the Courthouse of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forest Ave, Gadsden, AL 35902, the following described real property in the County of Etowah, State of Alabama, being the same property described in the above referred to mortgage:

Lot 12, Woodland Hills, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book “H”, Page 121, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, lying and being in Southside, Alabama.

ALABAMA LAW GIVES SOME PERSONS WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN PROPERTY THE RIGHT TO REDEEM THE PROPERTY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. PROGRAMS MAY ALSO EXIST THAT HELP PERSONS AVOID OR DELAY THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. AN ATTORNEY SHOULD BE CONSULTED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THESE RIGHTS AND PROGRAMS AS A PART OF THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS.

This property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, subject to any easements, encumbrances and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the office of the judge of the probate where the above-described property is situated. This property will be sold without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.

Said sale is made for the purpose of paying the said indebtedness and the expenses incident to this sale, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.

The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the mortgagee.

Village Capital & Investment, LLC

Mortgagee

William McFadden

McFadden, Rouse & Bender, LLC

718 Downtowner Blvd.

Mobile, AL 36609

August 21, 28, and September 4, 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 Nyquitta Knight, unmarried, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Canopy Mortgage, LLC, its successors and assigns, on February 26, 2026, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Bk: 2026 Pg: 3605491; the undersigned AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, on October 14, 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 (9), in Block Number Thirty-One (31), in Garden City Subdivision Number One (1), according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 408 and 409, Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, and lying and being in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 917 Litchfield Ave , Gadsden, AL 35903. 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. AmeriHome Mortgage Company, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 26-13598-SC-AL

August 21, 28, and September 4, 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 Jeremy B Davies, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans, its successors and assigns, on May 12, 2023, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3557764; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, 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 August 20, 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 Fifteen (15) in Block Number Nine (9) of Rainbow Park, as recorded in Plat Book “C”, Pages 18 and 19, Probate Office, of Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 600 Palace Ave , 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 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. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from August 20, 2026 until October 29, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 26-09197-PM-AL

PUBLICATION DATES: July 17, 2026, July 24, 2026, July 31, 2026, August 28, 2026. NEWSPAPER: The Messenger.

August 28, 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 Jason McIntyre and Jennifer McIntyre, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Family Savings Credit Union, on June 14, 2017, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3452124; the undersigned Carrington Mortgage Services, 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 January 15, 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: Commence at a 1-1/2 inch pipe marking the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 – NW 1/4 of Section 21, Township 12 South, Range 8 East; thence South 02 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds West 734.24 feet along the East line of said forty to a 1/2-inch capped rebar (CA497-LS) also being the Point of Beginning; thence continue South 02 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds West 325.00 feet along said forty line a 3/8-inch rebar on the Northerly right of way of U.S. Highway Number 278 (80-foot right of way); thence leaving said forty line North 69 degrees 43 minutes 21 seconds West 283.00 feet along said right of way to a 1/2-inch capped rebar (CA-497-LS); thence leaving said right of way North 02 degrees 02 minutes 18 seconds East 325.00 feet to a 1/2-inch capped rebar (CA-497-LS); thence South 69 degrees 43 minutes 21 seconds East 283.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; situated, lying and being in Etowah County, Alabama.. Property street address for informational purposes: 9234 US Highway 278 E , Hokes Bluff, AL 35903. 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. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from January 15, 2026 until March 19, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from March 19, 2026 until April 30, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from April 30, 2026 until June 18, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from June 18, 2026 until August 20, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from August 20, 2026 until October 29, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-06399-CE-AL

PUBLICATION DATES: December 5, 2025, December 12, 2025, December 19, 2025, January 30, 2026, March 27, 2026, May 8, 2026, June 26, 2026, August 28, 2026. NEWSPAPER: The Messenger.

August 28, 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 John Brackett Moore, a married man, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Zillow Home Loans, LLC, on January 12, 2024, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Etowah County, Alabama, in Instrument Number 3568818; the undersigned PennyMac Loan Services, 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 September 10, 2025, 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: A tract or parcel of land described as beginning at a point in the center of the Public Road leading to Formans Lake and on the North line of Fractional Section Four (4) Township Twelve (12) Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian. Said beginning point is 176 feet measured along said North line Westerly from the North East corner of the Northeast Quarter of the above described Fractional Section, and thence run along the said North line run in a Southerly direction a distance of Three Hundred Ninety Two feet more or less to a point in the center of the Public Road leading from the Old Walnut Grove road to Formans Lake and from the center or from this point run in an Easterly Direction and meandering said road to the beginning point which is the center of the said road and on the said North line of the Fractional Section 4, and embracing a portion of the North East Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Fractional Section 4, Township (12) South of Range Five (5) East of Huntsville Meridian, in Etowah County, Alabama and being and lying west of Big Wills Creek containing two and 55/100 acres more or less, save and except however, that certain one half acres heretofore conveyed by W. B. Horton and wife, Ola Horton to Jackie Mims and wife, Lola Mims, by deed dated 27th February, 1951, and recorded in books 460, Page 279, Probate Office, Etowah County, Alabama, said land being conveyed subject to the rights of the public to us the South 15 feet for road purposes, minerals in the above described property is reserved. Together with all improvements located thereon.. Property street address for informational purposes: 3125 Miller Hollow Road , Attalla, AL 35954. THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AS TO TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as 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. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from September 10, 2025 until November 19, 2025, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from November 19, 2025 until January 21, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from January 21, 2026 until April 1, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from April 1, 2026 until June 10, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from June 10, 2026 until August 19, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The above mortgage foreclosure sale has been postponed from August 19, 2026 until October 28, 2026, during the legal hours of sale in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, (“Transferee”) Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., 2501 20th Place South, Suite 300, Homewood, AL 35223 www.tblaw.com TB File Number: 25-06342-PM-AL

PUBLICATION DATES: August 22, 2025, August 29, 2025, September 5, 2025, September 26, 2025, December 5, 2025, March 13, 2026, April 24, 2026, June 12, 2026, August 28, 2026. NEWSPAPER: The Messenger.

August 28, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Dylan Jack Hallmark was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 06/24/2026 over the Estate of Jacky Royce Hallmark, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Monica Rae Moulds Steward and Christopher Moulds was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/13/2026 to the Estate of Ellen Faye Hoskins Beasley, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Emily Hawk Mills was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 07/29/2026 to the Estate of Laretha Boggs, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Justin Hayes was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/04/2026 to the Estate of George L. Woods, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Howard Todd Jordan was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 08/05/2026 to the Estate of Jimmie Lou Jordan, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Makiya Deshay Jones was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 7/10/2026 over the Estate of Tia Evette Rogers, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Stacy Ashley Phillips was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 7/28/2026 to the Estate of Sandra Jean Territo, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Rachelle Milner was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 7/24/2026 to the Estate of Iman Majid, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Patrick David Garrett and Kristy Renae Garrett was/were appointed Co-Personal Representative(s) on 7/13/2026 to the Estate of Delores Gail Garrett, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Amanda Thacker was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 7/21/2026 to the Estate of Walter Alexander Roe, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Scott F. Stewart was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 7/24/2026 over the Estate of Lory Dell Dodd, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Freddy Johnson was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 6/26/2026 over the Estate of Aaron Cody Johnson, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

James Jolly was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 7/20/2026 to the Estate of Shirley JoAnn duPont, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Frankie Lynn Haynie was/were appointed Personal Representative(s) on 8/10/2026 to the Estate of Franklin Delano Haynie, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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FILE CLAIMS

Sara Elisabeth Harrison was/were granted Ancillary Letters Testamentary on 7/10/2026 to the Estate of Rosie Caldwell, deceased, Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama notifies all persons that claims not filed within six months will be barred.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: WILLIAM J. RUCKLE, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2026-482

TO: Rayburn Clay 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 22 day of SEPTEMBER 2026 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 6TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THE MATTER OF: CHARLES BAILY, ALLEGED INCAPACITATED

Case #: 2026-481

TO: 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 22ND day of SEPTEMBER 2026 at 1:00 P.m. was appointed a day and time for hearing on said Petition, thereof at which time you may appear and support and/or contest the Petition, if you so choose.

DONE THIS THE 6TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026

Scott W. Hassall

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF HEARING

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF OSCAR M. HARP, DECEASED.

Case No.: S-12354

TO: APRIL BENEFIELD, BILLIE HARP, STEPHANIE BENEFIELD, JOSHUA HARP, whereabouts unknown

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in this Court a Petition for Final

Settlement in the Estate of Oscar M. Harp, deceased.

You are FURTHER NOTIFIED to be in and appear before this Court on the 13th day of October, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., when said petition will be heard and to show cause, if any you may have, why the said Petition for Final Settlement in the Estate of Oscar M. Harp, deceased, should not be granted.

DONE THIS THE 20th DAY OF August 2026.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 28, September 4, and 11, 2026

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

Notice to: Tara Spears, whose whereabouts are unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Betty M. Payne and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Betty M. Payne was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 7TH day of AUGUST 2026.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 14th day of SEPTEMBER, 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

August 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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

Notice to: Don Kinard, whose whereabouts are unknown

You will take notice that a Petition for Letters of Guardianship for the person of Don W. Ki-nard, and a Petition for Letters of Conservatorship over the estate of Don W. Kinard, was filed by Gadsden Regional Medical Center on the 18th day of AUGUST 2026.

A hearing on the Petition for Letters of Guardianship and Petition for Letters of Conservatorship is set on the 28th day of SEPTEMBER, 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

August 21, 28, and September 4, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

Elite Real Estate Management 2, LLC, Plaintiff

Justin Jacobs, Defendant CV – 2026 – 900173

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

Done the 3rd day of August, 2026.

/s/Jason Knowles

Jason Knowles

Attorney for Plaintiff

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

jason@kkslawgroup.com

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY, ALABAMA

CV-2025-900531

John d. Bailey, plaintiff,

Vs.

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

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

The subject property is described as follows:

A parcel of land described as Follows:

Parcel one:

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

Parcel two:

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

Done the 5th day of August, 2026

/S/Sonny J. Steen

Circuit judge

Joshua b. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 broad street

Gadsden, al 35901

Phone: 256-547-7200

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA

CV-2026-900334.00

ERIC McGEE, PLAINTIFF

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

DEFENDANTS.

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

The subject property is described as follows:

A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

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

Done the 5th day of August, 2026.

/s/SONNY J. STEEN

CIRCUIT JUDGE

Joshua B. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-547-7200

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA

CV-2026-900377

CODY DANNA, PLAINTIFF,

DAN E. HUMPHREY, et al, DEFENDANTS.

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

The subject property is described as follows:

Lot Number 11 in Block Number 1 in East Riverview Hills, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Plat Book “H”, pages 30 and 31, Probate Office. Etowah County, Alabama.

Done the 17th day of August, 2026.

/s/GEORGE C. DAY, JR

CIRCUIT JUDGE

Joshua B. Sullivan

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-547-7200

August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLAINT

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ETOWAH COUNTY ALABAMA

NOLAN HOLLAND and KEELIE HOLLAND, PLAINTIFFS

CV – 2026 – 900442

MICHELE STORY SMITH, ET AL., DEFENDANTS

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

The subject property is described as follows:

Commence at an existing 3/8” rebar marking the SW corner of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 4, Township 12 South, Range & East; thence N 3 degrees 00 minutes 38 seconds East 30.06 feet to a 1⁄2 capped rebar (LS#21183) on the Northern R/W of Beaird Road 60’ R/W; thence along said R/W N 89 degrees 21 minutes 42 seconds East 2,317.57 feet to a 1⁄2” capped rebar (LS#21183) also being the point of beginning; thence leaving said R/W N 00 degrees 09 minutes 13 seconds West 660.00 feet to a 1⁄2” capped rebar (LS#21183); thence N 89 degrees 21 minutes 42 seconds East 200.00 feet to a 1⁄2” capped rebar (LS#21183); thence S 00 degrees 09 minutes 13 seconds East 660.00 feet to a 1⁄2 capped rebar (LS# 21183) on Northern R/W of said road; thence along said R/W S 89 degrees 21 minutes 42 seconds West 200.00 feet to the point of beginning, containing 3,03 acres, more or less.

Said tract also contains a 50 feet access easement 30’ each side of the following described lines. Commence at an existing 3/8” rebar marking the SW comer of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 3, Township 12 South, Range & East; thence North 3 degrees 00 minutes 38 seconds East 30.06 feet to a 1⁄2” capped rebar (LS# 21183); thence N 89 degrees 21 minutes 42 seconds East 2,348.43 feet to a calculated point being the point of beginning; thence along the centerline of said easement N 12 degrees 57 minutes 19 seconds East 302.39 feet to a calculated point; thence N 05 degrees 21 minutes 21 seconds East 167.57 feet to a calculated point; thence N 18 degrees 13 minutes 54 seconds East 109.15 feet to a calculated point; thence N 53 degrees 25 minutes 29 seconds East 61.12 to the end of said easement.

The address of the Property is 0 Beaird Road, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903. The PIN for the Property is 82729.

Done the 21st day of August, 2026.

/s/Jason Knowles

Jason Knowles, Attorney for Plaintiffs

Knowles & Sullivan, LLC

413 Broad Street

Gadsden, AL 35901

jason@kkslawgroup.com

August 28, September 4, 11, and 18, 2026

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR

Notice to: Jessica Sandlin

whose address is unknown

You will take notice that a Petition to Change Name of Minor regarding a female child born to Jessica Sandlin Ball on September 22, 2010, was filed on the 29th day of July, 2026. The Petition is set to be heard on 6th day of October, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901. Please be advised that you are required to answer this petition within thirty (30) days after the last publication of this notice. Your answer to this petition is to be filed with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Etowah County, Alabama, 800 Forrest Avenue, Gadsden, Alabama 35901.

Scott W. Hassell

Judge of Probate

August 14, 21, 28, and September 4, 2026

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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

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

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

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Attalla Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:30 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 Rhonda Masters to use the property at 410 4th Avenue NW, Attalla, AL 35954 as a residential rental. The lot is zoned B-2 (Central Business). The property was previously used as a residential dwelling.

A variance requested and filed by Ngoc Tran to increase the size that a sign can be on the property at 959 Gilbert Ferry Road, Attalla, AL 35954. The property is zoned H-C (Highway Commercial).

A variance requested and filed by Jimmie & Viginia Miller for a setback variance to add on to the house at 503 9th Avenue SW, Attalla, AL 35954. The property is zoned R-3 (Multi-Family Residential).

Mandy Cash

City Clerk

August 21 and 28, 2026

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden

Locality: Gadsden, Alabama

Engineer: Three Notch Group, Inc.

The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Interstate 759 Utility Relocation

ALDOT Project No. RACR-028-759-002-PE

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the offices of The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard, on September 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. Bids will only be accepted from bidders who attend the meeting.

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received in person from properly licensed contractors at the offices located at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard Gadsden, Alabama 35901 until September 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work:

The project consists of relocation of approximately 7,380 feet of water main, 7,200 feet of gravity sewer, 55 manholes, and associated appurtenances to account for the extension of Interstate 759.

The Owner requires the Project to be Substantially Completed within 365 calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run, and completed and ready for final payment within 395 calendar days after the date when the Contract Time commences to run.

Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Agent, Three Notch Group, Inc (Louie Arvelo – louie.arvelo@3notch.com). Printed copies are available for a non-refundable fee in the amount of $200.00 per set. Copies in .pdf format are available via email at no cost to the bidder.

Bidding documents are on file for examination by prospective bidders at 515 Albert Rains Boulevard Gadsden, Alabama 35901 during normal business hours.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be issued. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Agent.

The attention of bidders is called to the provisions of State Law Governing General Contractors, as set forth in Title 34, Chapter 8, Article 1, Code of Alabama of 1975, as amended; and the provisions of said law shall govern bidders insofar as applicable. The above-mentioned provisions of the Code make it illegal for the Owner to consider a bid from anyone who is not properly licensed under such code provisions. In addition, bidders must carry the MU classification as listed in the latest edition of the Roster of the State Licensing Board for General Contractors, Montgomery, Alabama. The Owner will not consider any bid unless the bidder produces evidence that they are so licensed. All nonresident contractors preparing bids shall submit with their bid evidence of proper registration with the Alabama Secretary of State as a foreign corporation, and a Certificate of Good Standing as a Foreign Corporation from the State of Alabama Department of Revenue.

The attention of nonresident bidders is called to the provisions of Alabama Law, Title 39, Chapter 3, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, whereby In the letting of public contracts in which any state, county, or municipal funds are utilized, except those contracts funded in whole or in part with funds received from a federal agency, preference shall be given to resident contractors, and a nonresident bidder domiciled in a state having laws granting preference to local contractors shall be awarded Alabama public contracts only on the same basis as the nonresident bidder’s state awards contracts to Alabama contractors bidding under similar circumstances; resident contractors in Alabama, are to be granted preference over nonresidents in awarding of contracts in the same manner and to the same extent as provided by the laws of the state of domicile of the nonresident.

Issued by:

Owner: The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Gadsden

By: Chad Hare

Title: General Manager

August 21, 28, and September 4, 2026

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PUBLIC AWARENESS MEETING

The Fords Valley and Highway 278 Water Cooperative will be providing the results of the Source Water Assessment and Susceptibility Analysis for the Fords Valley Production Well project on September 8th, 2026, at 5:30 pm, at the office of the Fords Valley and Highway 278 Water Cooperative located at 9529 U.S. Highway 278 East, Piedmont, Alabama 36272. A copy of the assessment documents will be available at the office of the Water Cooperative for review by the public.

Any person with a disability or communication impairment in need of special accommodations should contact the Water Cooperative at (256) 492-5886. The Water Cooperative will attempt to satisfy all reasonable requests.

August 28, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

PROJECT: Etowah Schools New Intercom Systems

CONTRACTOR: Staley Technologies

WORK: Equipment – IP Intercom System

LOCATION: Etowah County Schools, Etowah County, Alabama

OWNER: Etowah County School Board of Education

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Staley Technologies, 6101 S. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, AR 72204, has completed work consisting of the installation of an IP Intercom System for the Etowah Schools New Intercom Systems project at Etowah County Schools, Etowah County, Alabama. Any person, firm, or corporation having any claim for labor, materials, equipment, services, or other project-related work furnished in connection with this project is hereby notified to promptly submit such claim to:

Staley Technologies

1-800-280-9675

6101 S. Shackleford Road

Little Rock, AR 72204

This notice is published pursuant to applicable Alabama law.

August 28, September 4, 11, and 18, 2026

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF NANCY AVENUE

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Attalla Housing Authority (AHA) is currently developing a 5-year Plan, Annual Plan and Capital Fund Program for 2027. The 5-year plan describes the mission of this agency, the agency’s longrange goals and objectives for achieving its mission over the next five years. The Annual Plan provides details about the agency’s immediate operations, modernization program, program participants, programs and services. The Capital Fund Program outlines the properties physical needs for the upcoming year. The 5-year, Annual Plan and Capital Fund Program supporting documents are available for inspection by the public at 904 9th St S.W., Attalla, Al 35954, which is the main office of the AHA. The documents may be reviewed Monday-Thursday between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, which is the normal business hours of the AHA. The AHA is soliciting comments on these plans and all comments must be submitted in writing, and comments will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2025. Also, there will be a Public Hearing held to review and discuss all mentioned plans at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 29, 2025, at the AHA’s main office located at 904 9th St. S.W., Attalla, Al 35954. All comments and suggestions concerning the AHA’s 5-year, Annual Plan and Capital Fund Program will be considered for inclusion into the plans of the AHA.

August 21, 28, and September 4, 2026

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED VACATION OF MARGIE STREET

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

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

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2026

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CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM PUBLIC NEWS RELEASE FOR NON-PRICING PROGRAMS

The Mustard Seeds Academy in Rainbow City, Alabama announces the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program Public News Release for Non-Pricing Programs.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program Information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-260 (Voice) and TTY) or contact USFA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue

SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410: or

2. Fax: (202)690-7442; or

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The enclosed *non discrimination* language herein was added pursuant to the May 5, 2022, USDA memorandum. However, although included as currently required for audit compliance by the USDA, the State of Alabama objects to its inclusion, applicability, and the application of this language due to currently pending legal challenges in the matter of The State of Tennessee, et al. v. USDA, Case No. 3-22-cv-00257, and may be subject to change or removal.

Name of Center(s) or Facility

Mustard Seeds Academy

4130 Rainbow Drive

Rainbow City, Al 35906

256-413-3302

August 28 and September 4, 2026

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed construction proposals will be received by the City Clerk, City of Gadsden, Alabama, at the City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Room 411, Gadsden, Alabama until 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and service required to complete EAST GADSDEN COMMUNITY POOL PROJECT, Bid Request No. 3616, located in the City of Gadsden, Alabama.

Bids submitted prior to the bid opening by mail shall be directed to “City Clerk, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, Alabama 35902-0267” or in person delivered to the office of the City Clerk, Room 401, City Hall, 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, Alabama.

Bids will be publicly opened and read at the above time and place. Specifications, and Contract Documents are open to the public for inspection at the City Hall. Electronic (pdf) Specifications, and Contract Documents may be obtained by emailing Chambless King Architects c/o Chris McNiel (cmcniel@chamblessking.com). All bidders must be registered with Chambless King Architects in order to submit a bid. Bids received from unregistered bidders will be rejected.

A Cashier’s Check (drawn on an Alabama bank) or Bid Bond for 5% of the amount bid (maximum of $10,000) and made payable to the City of Gadsden, Alabama must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith. It is not required that a contractor be licensed in order to submit a bid; however, prior to award of a contract, proper proof of all applicable licensures must be provided by the contractor, proof of insurance coverages of the types and amounts as set forth in the project specifications will be required of the contractor, and any and all subcontractors, prior to beginning work. The contractor will be required to perform work amounting to at least 30% of the total contract cost with its own organization.

This is a Federally Funded Project. The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act and other acts amendatory, supplementary, or relative thereto. The project is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations. MBE/DBE participation is encouraged; however, no specific MBE/DBE goals have been established for this project.

Minimum wage rates (Davis Bacon Act) for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.

In accordance with TITLE 49, Code of Federal Regulations, all bidders are hereby notified that it will be affirmatively ensured that in the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for the satisfactory Performance and Payment Bond or Bonds in the amount required by Section 39-1-1(a), Code of Alabama 1975, and evidence of insurance as required by the bid documents within ten (10) days after being notified that he has been awarded the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid within six (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The bidder must comply with all requirements of the public works bid law Section 39-2-1 et seq., Code of Alabama 1975.

The right to reject any or all bids and to disregard any minor irregularities is reserved by the owner.

Any bidder, whether a resident or nonresident of the State of Alabama, must comply with all applicable provisions of Section 34-8-1, et. seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, including requirements for licensing as a general contractor and the necessity to show evidence of license, before the bid will be considered by the awarding authority. A current license number must be included on the bid or a statement that is has been applied for.

This is a tax-exempt contract.

By signing this contract, the contracting parties affirm, for the duration of the agreement, that they will not violate federal immigration law or knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien within the state of Alabama. Furthermore, a contracting party found to be in violation of this provision shall be deemed in breach of the agreement and shall be responsible for all damages resulting therefrom.

Bidders must certify that they do not and will not maintain or provide for their employees any facilities that are segregated on a basis of race creed, color, sex, or national origin. Bid-ders must also certify they will make facilities handicap accessible to the extent required by law.

THE CITY GADSDEN, ALABAMA

CRAIG FORD, Mayor

Jennifer Smith, City Clerk

August 28, 2026

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JOB COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, Bob Smith Construction, Inc. hereby give written notice of the completion of a contract with the City of Gadsden, Alabama, for 2024 City of Gadsden Annual Drainage & Concrete Work, project no. 3524, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract. This notice is to appear for four consecutive weeks beginning August 28, 2026 and ending September 18, 2026. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Heath Williamson, Architect for City of Gadsden, P.O. Box 267, Gadsden, AL 35902-0267 during this period.

August 28, September 4, 11, and 18, 2026

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that A & S Electrical Contractors, Inc., Contractor, has completed the contract for Construction of Foodball Stadium Lighting Renovations for Southside and Hokes Bluff High School, at Etowah Couty, Alabama for Etowah County Board of Education, Owner, and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify B. Craig Lipscomb Architect 422 Chestnut Street, Gadsden, AL 35901.

A & S Electrical Contractors, Inc.

906 Nuckolls Street

Gadsden, AL 35903

August 28, September 4, 11, and 18, 2026

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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that the contents of the following storage buildings will be Sold by Off Campus Storage on Friday August 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 474 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL. 35903.

Zana Spears – Unit 149 and 150

Christopher Hodge – Unit 121

German Malone – Unit 125

Off Campus Storage

474 Geroge Wallace Drive

Gadsden, AL. 35903

August 21 and 28, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following storage units will be auctioned on September 9, 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.

Angela Vaughn – 739 & 733

Marcia Hardney – 24C & 170

Catie Hall – 92

Jacqueline Looney – 326

Deborah Walker – 408

Marlana Pruitt – 427

Erica Steve – 443

Tracy Shaw – 536

Mary Butler – 581

Barbara Fuller – 604

Chris Smith – 715

Lauri Price – 28 & 1B

Martha Powell – 64-4

Latona Garrett – 15-10

Suzanna Rager – 48-16

Sammy Satcher – M3

Fatima Bibb – 512

Rodney Eley – 54

Tami Powell – 144

Kodjovi Missika – 391

Shane Smith – 419

Tabatha Mobuary – 421

Josh Abercrombie – 459

Jennifer Drummond – 538

Charles Stanley – 595

Belinda Seahorn – 6-8

Steve Powell – 788

Lisa Rydel – 5A-8,9

John Parris – 13-28

Regina Holliday – 34-18

Terri Ellott – 79-10

Southtowne Mini Warehouses

199 Woodland Drive

Rainbow City, AL. 35906

August 28 and September 4, 2026

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LEGAL NOTICE

The following storage units will be auctioned off on Sept 9, 2026, beginning at 10:00 A.M. on the premises of Dixie Mini Storage Auction, located at 429 4TH ST SW, Attalla, AL 35954

Bradyn Smith #31

Alexis Chestnut #37

Linda Woodall #50

Austin L. Campbell #73

Dayrel Horsley #102

Latasha Word #176, #376, #387

April Love #228

Paula Honeycutt #242

Debra Ewing #247

Regena Harris #295

Kayla Julme #403

Justin Word #404

Joshua M Bogle #427

David M Mathis #471

Dixie Mini Storage

429 4th Street S.W.

Attalla, AL 35954

August 28 and Sept 4, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that the Kelton Wrecker LLC will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicles:

2014 FORD EDGE – VIN: 2FMDK3JC5EBB23560

2014 CHRYSLER 200 – VIN: 1C3CCBAB8EN141378

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY – VIN: 4T1BF3EK7BU733589

The public auction will be held at Kelton Wrecker LLC located at 1625 Forrest Ave Gadsden AL 35901 at 8:00 AM on 09/26/2026. The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.

August 21 and 28, 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 October 6, 2026.

2020 Mitsubishi Outlander – VIN: JA4J4UA85NZ040995

UNI AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC

2501 3rd Street SW

Attalla AL. 35954

256-538-6600

August 28 and September 4, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION OF ABANDONED VEHICLES

Please take NOTICE that Noah’s Garage will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following abandoned motor vehicle

2005 Mazda Tribute VIN: 4F2CZ061X5KM43321

2011 Ford Escape VIN: 1fmu0d78bkb35223

2014 Scion FR-S VIN: JF1ZNAA19E9705815

The public auction will be held at Noah’s Garage, 2871 Shady Lane South at 10:00am 10/2/26

There is a reserve that must be met..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.

August 28, 2026 and September 4, 2026