SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on the 26th day of July, 2018, Kenneth Brower, executed a Deed of Trust to James P. Smith, III, Trustee, for the benefit of 1st Franklin Financial Corporation, which Deed of Trust is filed for record in Trust Deed Book 2018 at Page 2082 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County at Charleston, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust authorized the appointment and substitution of another Trustee in the place of the Trustee named in said Deed of Trust or subsequently substituted therein, and 1st Franklin Financial Corporation appointed and substituted Bart M. Adams as Trustee therein, by instrument dated February 13, 2025, and duly filed for record February 24, 2025 in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in Book 2 at Pages 726-728; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deed of Trust, and the entire indebtedness secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable pursuant to the terms of said Deed of Trust, and 1st Franklin Financial Corporation, the holder of the note and Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee so to do, I will, on the 8th day May, 2025, offer for sale at public outcry between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 p.m., at the main front door of the County Courthouse of Tallahatchie County at Charleston, Mississippi, and being more particularly as follows, to-wit:
A part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6, and part of the Southwest Quarter of Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 26 North, Range 3 East, First Judicial District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, containing two (2) acres, more or less, and being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the East line of said Section 6 with the West right of way of County Gravel Road, running North 13 degrees 26 minutes West along West right of way for a distance of 103 feet; thence North 24 degrees 07 minutes West along said West right of way for a distance of 99.9 feet; thence North 42 degrees 38 minutes West along said West right of way for a distance of 88.4 feet; thence South 40 degrees 11 minutes West for a distance of 285.1 feet; thence South 36 degrees East for a distance of 417.2 feet; thence North 11 degrees 58 minutes East along the property line fence for a distance of 305.6 feet to the point of beginning; containing two (2) acres more or less.
Subject to all prior mineral reservations and right of way for public roads and utilities.
I will sell and convey only such title as vested in me as Trustee.
This the 4th day of April, 2025.
/s/ Bart M. Adams
BART M. ADAMS, TRUSTEE
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
LAKENYA GARNER AND CORNELIUS GARNER AS NEXT FRIEND OF THE MINOR CHILD, PETITIONERS
VS. JAHMILLA V. HOLMES AND UNKNOWN, RESPONDENTS
PUTATIVE FATHER
CAUSE NO. 25CV1
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
TO: JAHMILLA V. HOLMES who is believed to be a nonresident of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry by the Petitioner herein and whose place of residence, post office, street and house address are unknown after diligent search and inquiry by Petitioners.
UNKNOWN FATHER OR UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER who is believed to be a nonresident of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry by the Petitioners herein and whose place of residence, post office, street and house address are unknown after diligent search and inquiry by Petitioners.
You have been named a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the Petitioner seeking termination of parental rights and adoption of the minor child named in the petition. You are summoned to appear and defend against said Petition filed against you in this action on the 5th day of June 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the Coahoma County Courthouse at 115 First Street, Clarksdale, Mississippi 38614 and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, on this the 9th day of April, 2025
Anita Greenwood, CHANCERY COURT CLERK
By: Vickie Ross, Deputy Clerk
Prepared and Submitted by: Lori M. Solinger, MSB 103029
Law Office of Lori M. Solinger
P.O. Box 1788
Batesville, MS 38606
662-832-6773
lori@lorisolingerlaw.com
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JEREMY WASHINGTON PLAINTIFF
VERSUS CLARENCE DAVIS; WARREN JOHNSON;
TD HOLDINGS, LLC; CITY OF WEBB, MISSISSIPPI;
CAUSE NO.: 2025-11-2
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI;
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI;
DISTRICT ATTORNEY FOR TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI;
AND ALL OTHER PERSONS, FIRMS, AND CORPORATIONS
HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT
W 82’ OF LOT 4 BLK L LAY-WEBB
SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 24, RANGE 1W
PPIN# 000007804 and PARCEL# 082F03004;
AND DOES 1-75, INCLUSIVE DEFENDANTS
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
TO: CLARENCE DAVIS; ALL OTHER PERSONS, FIRMS, AND CORPORATIONS
HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST
IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY, TO-WIT
W 82’ OF LOT 4 BLK L LAY-WEBB
SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 24, RANGE 1W
PPIN# 000007804 and PARCEL# 082F03004;
AND DOES 1-75, INCLUSIVE
Whose residences, whereabouts, post office addresses and street addresses are unknown to Plaintiff and their solicitor after diligent search and inquiry by both to ascertain the same.
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Plaintiff seeking to confirm tax title and to cancel or remove all clouds advert to Plaintiff’s title in in and to the following described property:
W 82’ OF LOT 4 BLK L LAY-WEBB
SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 24, RANGE 1W
PPIN# 000007804 and PARCEL# 082F03004
Defendants in this action other than you are the State of Mississippi; Tallahatchie County District Attorney; Tallahatchie County, Mississippi; The City of Webb, Mississippi; Warren Johnson, and TD Holdings, LLC.
You can review a copy of the written Complaint in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Tallahatchie County in Sumner, Mississippi. You are required to file an answer and it must be filed within thirty (30) days from the first date of publication of this summons. You must file your original with the court and mail or hand-deliver a copy your written answer to the Complaint to Plaintiff’s attorney Patricia Booker at 504 Desoto Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614.
YOU ARE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE REQUEST FOR RELIEF in the Complaint will be heard before Judge of the Chancery Court of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi on the 17th day of June 2025 at 9:30 AM at 100 North Court Street in Sumner, Mississippi. If you fail to appear or answer the complaint a judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
ANITA M. GREENWOOD
Tallahatchie County Chancery Clerk
BY: G. Standridge, D.C
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
JOHN BROWN AND SHANTE BROWN PETITIONERS
VS.
ORLANDO SIMON AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE MINOR CHILD, D.A.L. RESPONDENT(S)
CAUSE NO. 2025-5-2AD-WMS
SUMMONS IN RULE (D)(1) AND (2) TYPE ACTION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE
TO: ORLANDO SIMON AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE MINOR CHILD, D.A.L., whose residences, street addresses and post office addresses are unknown to the Petitioner(s) after diligent search and inquiry.
You have been made a Defendant in a Petition for Adoption by Petitioners, John Brown and Shante Brown, seeking Adoption of the minor child, D.A.L. You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition for Adoption by Step-Parent and Other Relief filed against you in this action at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in the City of Sumner, Mississippi, before the Honorable W.M. SANDERS and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered in this cause granting the relief requested in the Petition for Adoption.
(X) The action against you is one described in Rule 81(d)(1), MRCP, which is triable 30 days after completion of service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
( ) The action against you is one described by Rule 81 (d)(2), MRCP, which is triable seven (7) days after service of process in any manner other than by publication, or 30 days after the first publication where process is by publication.
Although Rule 81(d)(1) does not require you to file an answer or other pleading, you may do so if you deem it necessary to properly develop the issues, or, if you are required to do so by the Court. In any event, however, YOU SHOULD APPEAR IN COURT IN PERSON ON THE DATE, TIME, AND PLACE DESIGNATED ABOVE to defend the action. Failure to appear may result in a judgment against you.
Issued under my hand and seal this the 9 day of April 2025.
Chancery Court Clerk of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi
By: G.Standridge, Deputy Clerk
ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION
The following vehicles will be sold at auction Friday, May 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Mitchell’s Repair Shop, 139 S. Franklin St., Charleston, MS 38921.
1. CDR: Chevrolet Suburban
Mileage: ?
VIN: 3GNEC16Z22G208332
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANDY M. SMITH, DECEASED
ANDY M. SMITH, JR. PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-7
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Executorship having being granted on the 10th day of April, A.D., 2025, by the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi to the undersigned Executor of the Estate of Andy M. Smith, Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
Dated, this the 10th day of April, A.D., 2025.
/s/ Andy M. Smith, Jr. ANDY M. SMITH, JR., Executor of the Estate of ANDY M. SMITH, Deceased
Lance D. Tennyson, MS Bar #105204
Attorney for Executor
P.O. Box 190
Charleston, MS 38921
P: (662) 647-3656
F: (662) 647-0218
lance@tennysonlegal.com
PUBLIC NOTICE
Country Mini Storage gives notice that pursuant to the provisions Section 85-7-125 et seq. of the Mississippi Code annotated (1972 amended) it will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at Country Mini Storage, 32809 Hwy 32, Oakland, MS 38948 on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at its self-storage facilities the contents of the storage units listed below:
Unit #6 – Taylor L. Campbell
Unit #12 – Taylor L. Campbell
Unit #15 – Concetta O. Wells
Unit #48 – James Nichols
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF 1ST DISTRICT TALLAHATCHIE
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 25, 2022, executed by MARSHALL SHANE HARGETT conveying certain real property therein described to CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, A NEBRASKA CORPORATION, as Trustee, for MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS BENEFICIARY, AS NOMINEE FOR MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC., Original Beneficiary, to secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of 1st District Tallahatchie County, Mississippi filed and recorded May 9, 2022, in Deed Book 2022, Page 1066; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred and assigned to Mutual of Omaha Mortgage, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee shall, on May 29, 2025 within the lawful hours of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the east front door of the Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in 1st District Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to wit:
COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE CHARLESTON-TEASDALE PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE SAID CHARLESTON-TEASDALE ROAD 8.93 CHAINS; THENCE SOUTH 28°26` EAST 192.6 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SAID CHARLESTON-TEASDALE ROAD; FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, RUN THENCE SOUTH 85°31` EAST 374.7 FEET TO THE JUNCTION OF TILLATOBA CREEK AND A CERTAIN TRIBUTARY OF TILLATOBA CREEK; THENCE ALONG SAID CERTAIN TRIBUTARY OF TILLATOBA CREEK TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE AFORESAID PUBLIC ROAD AS FOLLOWS:
NORTH 14° 14` WEST 121.2 FEET, NORTH 16°42` WEST 336.6 FEET, NORTH 57°50` WEST 156.1 FEET, NORTH 71°48` WEST 47.9 FEET, NORTH 27° 17` WEST 125 FEET TO THE SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SAID CHARLESTON-TEASDALE PUBLIC ROAD; THENCE ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SAID PUBLIC ROAD AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 01°20` WEST 93.3 FEET, SOUTH 01°09` EAST 111.9 FEET, SOUTH 02° 17` EAST 120.2 FEET, SOUTH 03°18` EAST 109.4 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING ENCLOSING 3.6 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SAID SECTION 14 AND IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 25 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT, TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
SUBJECT TO MINERAL RESERVATION IN BOOK 143 AT PAGE 144 AND BOOK 167 AT PAGE 320.
BEING THAT PROPERTY CONVEYED TO GRANTORS IN BOOK 415 AT PAGE 156.
SUBJECT TO PRIOR MINERAL RESERVATIONS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR PUBLIC ROADS AND UTILITIES.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3024 TEASDALE RD, CHARLESTON, MS 38921. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING OR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
The Town of Tutwiler requests proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering or architectural services for work related to the implementation of FY 2025 HUD project(s). You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request, to the Office of the Town Clerk, Town of Tutwiler; 221 Tallahatchie Street; P O Box 176; Tutwiler, MS 38963, no later than 4 p.m. on May 13, 2025.
The Engineer or Architect will be responsible for preparing project cost estimates, the selected Engineer or Architect will provide all engineering and/or architectural services through project closeout in accordance with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies. The scope of work includes but is not limited to the following: 1) prepare plans and specifications, 2) distribute bid documents, 3) assist in bid opening and prepare bid tabulation, 4) assist in the execution of construction contracts, 5) hold pre-construction conference, and 6) perform construction inspection including periodic reports to the Town of Tutwiler and approve all payment requests. A timeline of required activities is available upon request.
The Town of Tutwiler is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Tutwiler encourages Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Woman-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) to submit proposals. The Town of Tutwiler also encourages Section 3 eligible businesses to submit proposals. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended (12 U.S.C. 17010) requires, to the greatest extent feasible, that the Town of Tutwiler and its contractors that participate in the above referenced Program give opportunities for job training and employment to lower incomes residents of the Town of Tutwiler Section 3 also requires that contracts for work in connection with the Section 3 area be awarded to Section 3 eligible business concerns.
One (1) original and six (6) copies of the proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked with the following language: “Proposal for 2025 HUD Project Engineering or Architectural Services.” Proposals will be evaluated on the following factors: Qualifications (40 points), Experience (40 points) and Capacity for Performance (20 points). To be evaluated properly, the following must be addressed in detail:
Qualifications – List of qualifications of persons to be assigned to project;
Experience – Information regarding the firm’s experience and the projects previously undertaken, including the type and amount of grants awarded, the projects activities, and the status of the projects;
Capacity for Performance – Identify the number and title of staff assigned to provide services.
The Governing Board of the Town of Tutwiler will meet to evaluate each proposal. The Town of Tutwiler may hold proposals for a period of not to exceed thirty (30) days for the purpose of reviewing the content of the proposals and investigating the qualifications of the firms and assigned individuals. The Town of Tutwiler reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals or waive any irregularities.
Subject to award(s) and the removal of all environmental conditions, the Town of Tutwiler will award a contract with the qualified individual or firm whose proposal has the highest number of cumulative points issued by the board and determined to be the most advantageous to the Town of Tutwiler, price and other factors considered. The contract will include scope and extent of work and other essential requirements. An individual contract will be executed for each awarded project, and the contract will be on a fixed price basis. The Town of Tutwiler has the authority to terminate the selection at any time.
