ABANDONED AUTO AUCTION
Auction for the below listed vehicle will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Mitchell’s Repair Shop, 104 S. Franklin St., Charleston, MS 38921.
Ford Escape
VIN: 1FMCU0F4HU1319658
Mileage: ?
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTIVITY IN A FLOODPLAIN
To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals
This is to give notice that the City of Charleston has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, to determine the potential effect that its activity in the floodplains will have on the human environment for the City of Charleston’s potential 2025 CDBG Grant. This project will assist the City of Charleston with rehabilitation of the sewer system including improvements to the pump station serving the entire town, and several improvements to the sewer collection system. The proposed project(s) is located in the City of Charleston, and a map of activities is available upon request from Charleston City Hall.
There are three primary purposes for this notice: First, individuals who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those with an interest in protecting the natural environment should be given the opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Written comments must be received by the City of Charleston at 135 Court Square, Charleston, MS 38921 on or before January 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Comments may also be submitted via email to bmanning@ndpdd.com
Date: December 18, 2025
NOTICE TO ALL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Pursuant to Section 27-105-305 of the Miss. Code of 1972, notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi will receive sealed bids from financial institutions at the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors until 10.00 a. m on Monday, the 5th day of January, 2026, in Office of the Chancery Clerk in the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi in Charleston, Mississippi, for the privilege of keeping county funds or any part thereof for the year 2025. Said bids shall be opened at the hour of 10:00 a .m on Monday, January 5th, 2026 at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston, Mississippi All bids should be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at her office in Charleston or Sumner, Mississippi before the aforementioned-time and date.
All bids must designate the kind of security as authorized by law, which the financial institution proposes to give as security for such funds.
Financial institutions may submit bids for one (1) year term and for a two (2) year term, per MS Code 27-105-305.
It is specifically stated that the Board will take into consideration the financial institution which proposes the best terms and highest rate on the interests to be held by depository.
Done by Order of the Board of Supervisors on the 1st day of December, 2025.
ANITA MULLEN GREENWOOD
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JOHNNIE L. HARRIS PLAINTIFF
v. TOMMY LEE HARRIS, CHARLENE HARRIS, AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BESSIE C. HARRIS DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO. 2025-9-2-WJP
RULE 4 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE
TO: ANY AND ALL HEIRS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN AT LAW OF LEON LITTLE, SR. (DECEASED); LEON LITTLE, JR. (DECEASED); CARL LITTLE (DECEASED); PAUL LITTLE (DECEASED); DAVID LITTLE (DECEASED); BESSIE C. HARRIS (DECEASED); AND ANY OTHER PERSON HAVING AN INTEREST IN THIS CAUSE.
You have been made a Defendant in the Petition for Partition and Determination of Heirs filed in this Court.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the Complaint filed against you in this action to Thomas U. Reynolds, Attorney for Plaintiff(s), whose post office address is P.O. Drawer 280, Charleston, MS, 38921 and whose street address is 106 Court Square, Charleston, MS, 38921.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE 4th DAY OF DECEMBER 2025, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS. IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this day, 25th of November, 2025.
CHANCERY CLERK OF TALLAHATCHIE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Vickie Ross
DEPUTY CLERK
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
JOHNNIE L. HARRIS PLAINTIFF
v. TOMMY LEE HARRIS, CHARLENE HARRIS, AND ANY UNKNOWN HEIRS OF BESSIE C. HARRIS DEFENDANT(S)
CAUSE NO. 2025-9-2-WJP
SUMMONS IN RULE (D)(1) AND (2) TYPE ACTION
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF TALLAHATCHIE
TO: ANY AND ALL HEIRS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN AT LAW OF LEON LITTLE, SR. (DECEASED); LEON LITTLE, JR. (DECEASED); CARL LITTLE (DECEASED); PAUL LITTLE (DECEASED) AND DAVID LITTLE (DECEASED) AND ANY OTHER PERSON HAVING AN INTEREST IN THIS CAUSE.
Take notice that a hearing will be held in the Determination of Heirs in the above styled and numbered action to which you are a defendant on Thursday, the 22nd day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi, before the Honorable Willie J. Perkins, Sr.
(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 of Said Court, on this the 25th day of November, 2025.
CHANCERY CLERK OF TALLAHATCHIE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Vickie Ross, DEPUTY CLERK
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2022, K. BRINTON COOK, executed a Deed of Trust to LANCE D. TENNYSON, trustee for EDDIE REYNOLDS, which Deed of Trust is recorded in Land Deed of Trust Book 2022 at page 877 in the office of the Chancery Clerk for the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi,
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 Lance D. Tennyson, the holder of the note and Deed of Trust having been requested so to do, I will on the 5th day of January, 2026 will offer for sale at public outcry and sell during legal hours between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., at the West front door of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in the City of Charleston, Mississippi, for cash to the highest and best bidder, the following described land and property, situated in the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to wit:
A part of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 24 North, Range 3 East, of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, containing 37.2 acres, more or less, and being more particularly described in geodetic calls as follows:
Begin at the Southeast corner of a 10 acre parcel of Frankie White, Anthony Wren and Sandra Wren, Book 2016 Page 352, located 3224.5 feet North and 660.5 feet East 653.09 feet along the tract; thence East 285.37 feet; thence South 0 degrees, 06 minutes, 48 seconds East 51.00 feet; thence South 75 degrees, 14 minutes, 25 seconds East 83.21 feet; thence South 89 degrees, 09 minutes, 11 seconds East 127.08 feet; thence North 86 degrees, 22 minutes, 48 seconds East 1173.49 feet; thence South 4 degrees, 51 minutes, 02 seconds East 1104.77 feet to the Northeast corner of a 25.9 acre tract of Melvin and Annie Wrenn, Book 2020 Page 2708; thence along the Wrenn tract; North 78 degrees, 23 minutes, 00 seconds West 2479.34 feet; thence South 35 degrees, 30 minutes, 56 seconds West 37.77 feet to the Northeast corner of Amanda Gary, Book 2019 Page 2107; thence North 84 degrees, 44 minutes, 22 seconds West 218.85 feet along the Gary lot to the east right of way of Tatum Pond Road; thence North 5 degrees, 51 minutes, 12 seconds East 144.35 feet along the road; thence South 77 degrees, 34 minutes, 48 seconds East 833.24 feet to the point of beginning.
This property is subject to an easement conveyed to Melvin and Annie Wrenn, Book 2020, Page 2708 and a powerline easement.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 4th day of December, 2025.
LANCE D. TENNYSON, MS Bar #105204
Trustee
REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND
Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be received by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Charleston, Mississippi, at the office of the City Clerk, located at 135 Court Square, Charleston, Mississippi 38921, on or before the 29th day of December 2025 at 4:00 p.m., for the lease of Municipal Owned real property described herein. This lease shall be for a term of three (3) years or in the alternative four (4) years for agricultural purposes only. Sealed bids may be submitted following this notice, either by mail or hand-delivered, to the above-mentioned address of the City Clerk for the City of Charleston, Mississippi.
A description of the real property to be leased for agricultural purposes is as follows:
The NW ¼ of Section 33, Township 24 North, Range 2 East, of Choctaw Meridian and a parcel of land described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of Section 33, Township 24 North, Range 2 East of Choctaw Meridian and running south 01 degrees and 22 minutes East 29.5 chains; Thence East 69.9 chains; thence North 70.02 chains; thence West 29.6 chains; thence South 40.0 chains; thence West 40.0 chains to the Point of Beginning, containing 485.26 acres more or less.
This lease shall be subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the conveyance executed by the United States Government or an agency for the City of Charleston, recorded in Deed Book 172, Page 102, and in Deed Book 180, Pages 29 through 29 of the records of the Chancery Clerk’s office of Tallahatchie County in Charleston, Mississippi.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Charleston, Mississippi, seek sealed bids for a three (3) year lease on a cash rent basis for the real property described herein, with the first annual equal installment payment being due on or before sixty (60) days after the execution of the lease agreement, and the second equal annual installment being due on or before one (1) year and sixty (60) days following the execution of the lease agreement, and the third equal annual installment being due on or before two (2) years and sixty (60) days following the execution of the lease agreement.
As an alternative bid request option, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Charleston, Mississippi, seek sealed bids for a four (4) year lease on a cash rent basis for the real property described herein, with the first annual equal installment being due on or before sixty (60) days after the execution of the lease agreement, the second annual equal installment being due on or before one (1) year and sixty (60) days following the execution of the lease agreement, the third annual equal installment being due on or before two (2) years and sixty (60) days after the execution of the lease agreement, and the fourth and final installment being due on or before three (3) years and sixty (60) days following the execution of the lease agreement.
Further specifications of the bid requirements may be available at the office of the City Clerk of Charleston, Mississippi, located at 135 Court Square, Charleston, Mississippi 38921. The City of Charleston reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
City of Charleston, Mississippi Lessor
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 420, Charleston, Mississippi 38921
Physical Address: 135 Court Square, Charleston, Mississippi 38921
Phone: 662-647-5841.
Done by Resolution of the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the City of Charleston, on this the 2nd day of December 2025.
City of Charleston, Mississippi
By:
/s/ Sedrick Smith, Mayor of the City of Charleston, Mississippi
Attest:
/s/ Vanisha Powell, City Clerk for the City of Charleston, Mississippi
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Towers, LLC is proposing to construct a 310-foot tall self-supporting lattice telecommunications structure off Tippo Road, Philipp, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi (33° 46' 19.2" N, 90° 10' 35.3" W). The proposed tower is anticipated to utilize FAA Style E (medium intensity, dual red/white strobes) lighting. Any interested party may request further environmental review of the proposed action under the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act rules, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system at www.fcc.gov or mailed to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 within 30 days of the date that notice of this proposed action is published on the FCC’s website. Refer to File No. A1339860 when submitting the request and to view the specific information about the proposed action. 25-004260/PEW
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2014, April Taylor executed a Deed of Trust to Edwin P. Embry, Trustee for the use and benefit of Liberty Finance Company, Inc., which Deed of Trust is on file and recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi in Book 2014, Page 979; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2015, April Taylor executed a Deed of Trust to Edwin P. Embry, Trustee for the use and benefit of Liberty Finance Company, Inc., which Deed of Trust is on file and recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi in Book 2015, Page 1231; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2016, April Taylor executed a Deed of Trust to Edwin P. Embry, Trustee for the use and benefit of Liberty Finance Company, Inc., which Deed of Trust is on file and recorded in the office of the Chancery Clerk of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi in Book 2016, Page 2690; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said Deeds of Trust, and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable, and
WHEREAS, under the power and authority granted Liberty Finance Company, Inc., by the above-mentioned Deeds of Trust, as Owner of said Deeds of Trust and the indebtedness secured by the same, Liberty Finance Company, Inc. has nominated and appointed R. Adam Kirk as Substitute Trustee in the place and stead of Edwin P. Embry. Said Substitution of Trustee being dated November 14, 2025 and recorded in Book 2, Page 732 of the land records for the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
WHEREAS, Liberty Finance Company, Inc. has requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee execute said Deeds of Trust and sell said real property in accordance with the terms of said Deeds of Trust, for the purpose of raising the sums due thereunder, together with attorney’s fees, substitute trustee’s fees and expenses of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I R. Adam Kirk, Substitute Trustee, will on the 9th day of January, 2026, offer for sale, at public outcry, and will sell, during legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the main East door of the Courthouse of the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, in Charleston, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described real property lying and being situated in the First Judicial District of Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, to wit:
Lot 3, Block 8, Sullivan Subdivision, Northeast Ward, City of Charleston, First Judicial District, Tallahatchie County, Mississippi.
Together with improvements thereon more particularly described as follows:
One (1) 1979 14x70 Capri Mobile home, Serial Number 7858
Being Tallahatchie County Parcel No. 060B17003, whether correctly described or not.
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
Witness my signature this the 12th day of December 2025.
R. Adam Kirk, MSB# 101240
Substitute Trustee
NOTICE OF INTENT TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Notice is hereby given that on the 1st day of December, Thomas, John, 4142 Chapel Hill Road, Batesville, MS 38606 has filed application(s) for permit(s) to divert or withdraw the public water of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use, from the Mississippi River Alluvial Aquifer, in the county of Panola for Wildlife Management purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amount(s) of water at the indicated location(s):
Application No. GW-53397; Permitted Acreage: 55; Location: SE1/4 of the SW1/4, of Sec 10 T09S, R08W
Any person, firm, association or corporation, deeming that the granting of the above application(s) will be truly detrimental to their rights to utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi, c/o Chris Hawkins, PO Box 2309, Jackson Mississippi 39255, setting forth all reasons why said application(s) should not be approved. If not protested, the permit(s) will be issued on/after ten days following publication date.
If protested, the application(s) will be taken for consideration by the Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39201, on, or after January 13, 2026 at which time all interested persons may appear and be heard by the Permit Board.
YMD Joint Water Management District
Dillard Melton, Jr., Permitting Director
LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE ORIGINAL PERMIT APPLICATION
We, the members of Costa Express LLC, intend to make application for an On-Premise Retailer permit as provided for by the Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws, Section 67-1-1, et seq. of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated. If granted such permit, we propose to operate as a Limited Liability Company under the trade name of Costa Express, LLC Restaurant located at 101 South Main St Charleston, Tallahatchie County, MISSISSIPPI.
The name, title, and address of the Members of the above-named business is: Noe Ojeda Benitez, Member and Threse Gann, Member 2123 Highway 346 Pontotoc, MS 38863.
If any person wishes to request a hearing to object to the issuance of this permit, a request for a hearing must be made in writing and received by the Department of Revenue within (15) days from the first date this notice was published.
Request shall be sent to:
Chief Counsel, Legal Division
Department of Revenue
PO Box 22828
Jackson, MS 39225
Date of First Publication: December 18, 2025.
