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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ROBERT H. WILSON,
DECEASED
DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-002
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 5th day of February,
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Robert H. Wilson,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate
and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from this
date, or they will be forever barred.
2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Robert H. Wilson,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate
and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from this
date, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 7th day of February, 2025.
SARA BOYKIN
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
ELECTRONIC MAIL: mmtlaw@mmtlaw.net
Publish: Feb. 13, Feb. 20 & Feb. 27, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF RODNEY R. FREEMAN,
DECEASED
DECEASED
DORA FAYE FREEMAN, JEFFERY GLENN FREEMAN AND SHEILA DIANNE FREEMAN,
PLAINTIFFS
PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-010-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Rodney R. Freeman, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship, by Plaintiffs Dora Faye Freeman, Jeffery Glenn Freeman and
Sheila Dianne Freeman, seeking a Determination of Heirship of Rodney R.
Freeman, deceased.
Heirship, by Plaintiffs Dora Faye Freeman, Jeffery Glenn Freeman and
Sheila Dianne Freeman, seeking a Determination of Heirship of Rodney R.
Freeman, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 1st day of April, 2025,
in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in complaint.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 1st day of April, 2025,
in the courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse at Meadville,
Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in complaint.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 18th day of February,
2025.
2025.
JILL GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: TAYLER SMITH
DEPUTY CLERK
WILLIAM K. HALFORD
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Facsimile: (601) 384-2121
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#105475
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6 & March 13, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOSIE BELL CROCKETT-MOORE, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 24-80
Notice to Creditors
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 26th day of December
2024 by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Josie Bell Crockett-Moore,
Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
the 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.
2024 by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator of the Estate of Josie Bell Crockett-Moore,
Deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
the 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.
This the 14th day of February 2025.
/s/ Titisha Bass
TITISHA BASS, Administrator
of the Estate of Josie Bell Crockett-Moore, Deceased
Prepared by:
s/ John S. Grant IV
Grant Legal Group, PA
774 Avery Blvd. N., Suite D
Ridgeland, MS 39157
P.O. Box 959
Ridgeland, MS 39158-0959
(601) 827-3031
Miss. Bar No. 103238
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6 & March 13, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. SMITH, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-125
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 18th day of
December, 2024, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State
of Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Thomas J. Smith,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate
and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from this
date, or they will be forever barred.
December, 2024, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State
of Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Thomas J. Smith,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said estate to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate
and registration according to law within ninety (90) days from this
date, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 17th day of February, 2025.
MICHAEL SMITH
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
ASHLEY A. JOHNSON
MISS. BAR NO. 105313
McGEHEE, McGEHEE & TORREY
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
POST OFFICE BOX 188
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39653
TELEPHONE: 601-384-2343
FACSIMILE: 601-384-5442
ELECTRONIC MAIL: mmtlaw@mmtlaw.net
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6 & March 13, 2025
TOWN OF BUDE
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
CDBG PROJECT NO. 1200-23-133-PF-01
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MS
Sealed bids for Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, CDBG Project No.
1200-23-133-PF-01 for the Town of Bude in Franklin County, Mississippi,
will be received by the Honorable Linda Green, Mayor of the Town of
Bude, Mississippi, until 10:00 AM local time on April 1, 2025, at the
Town Hall located at 125 W Railroad Avenue, Bude, MS 39630, and shortly
thereafter will be opened and publicly read. Bidders who wish to submit
bids electronically in lieu of a sealed bid may submit their bid through
www.dunganeng.com.
1200-23-133-PF-01 for the Town of Bude in Franklin County, Mississippi,
will be received by the Honorable Linda Green, Mayor of the Town of
Bude, Mississippi, until 10:00 AM local time on April 1, 2025, at the
Town Hall located at 125 W Railroad Avenue, Bude, MS 39630, and shortly
thereafter will be opened and publicly read. Bidders who wish to submit
bids electronically in lieu of a sealed bid may submit their bid through
www.dunganeng.com.
The work involved in the project includes new pump station construction
and existing pump station rehabilitation as described in the
construction drawings and specifications.
and existing pump station rehabilitation as described in the
construction drawings and specifications.
Copies of the Contract Documents are being made available via paper and
digital copy. Plan Holders are required to log-in or register for an
account to view or order bid documents at www.dunganengbids.com.
Documents are nonrefundable and must be purchased through the website to
be on the official plan holders list. For questions regarding website
accessibility or obtaining bid documents, please contact Plan House at
662-407-0193.
digital copy. Plan Holders are required to log-in or register for an
account to view or order bid documents at www.dunganengbids.com.
Documents are nonrefundable and must be purchased through the website to
be on the official plan holders list. For questions regarding website
accessibility or obtaining bid documents, please contact Plan House at
662-407-0193.
This construction project is financed by the Mississippi Development
Authority, Community Incentives Division, by a Community Development
Block Grant through the Small Government Public Facilities Category,
1200-23-133-PF-01 and is subject to the rules and regulations of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and all amendments
thereof. Neither the United States nor any departments, agencies, or
employees is, or will be, a part of this Invitation for Proposals or any
resulting contract.
Authority, Community Incentives Division, by a Community Development
Block Grant through the Small Government Public Facilities Category,
1200-23-133-PF-01 and is subject to the rules and regulations of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and all amendments
thereof. Neither the United States nor any departments, agencies, or
employees is, or will be, a part of this Invitation for Proposals or any
resulting contract.
The successful bidder must comply with Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968
and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R., Part 75). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Workers.
and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R., Part 75). CDBG regulations
governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible
opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment
arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section
3 businesses, Targeted Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Workers.
Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are solicited to bid on
this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs. The Town of Bude is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
and hereby notifies all bidders will be afforded the full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any
other legally protected status in consideration for an award.
this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries
regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material
and/or supply needs. The Town of Bude is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
and hereby notifies all bidders will be afforded the full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any
other legally protected status in consideration for an award.
The successful bidder must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act which
requires that all laborers and mechanics shall be paid at rates not less
than those determined by the Department of Labor to be prevailing for
the locality in which the project is located. The contracted party must
comply with the requirements of Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act,
41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be
amended, if applicable to the infrastructure project. Pursuant to
HUD's Notice, "Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY
2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to
Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance (88 FR 17001), any funds
obligated by HUD on or after the applicable listed effective dates, are
submit to BABA requirements, unless excepted by a waiver.
requires that all laborers and mechanics shall be paid at rates not less
than those determined by the Department of Labor to be prevailing for
the locality in which the project is located. The contracted party must
comply with the requirements of Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act,
41 USC 8301 note, and all applicable rules and notices, as may be
amended, if applicable to the infrastructure project. Pursuant to
HUD's Notice, "Public Interest Phased Implementation Waiver for FY
2022 and 2023 of Build America, Buy America Provisions as Applied to
Recipients of HUD Federal Financial Assistance (88 FR 17001), any funds
obligated by HUD on or after the applicable listed effective dates, are
submit to BABA requirements, unless excepted by a waiver.
Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders
bound in the Documents. The Town of Bude reserves the right to waive
irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids.
bound in the Documents. The Town of Bude reserves the right to waive
irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids.
Linda Green
MAYOR
Mayor, Town of Gloster, MS
Publish: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2024
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS JAY CHAPMAN, JR.
CAUSE NO. 2024-0066
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 24th day of
January, 2025 by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned upon the estate of Louis Jay Chapman, Jr., Deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate
to present the same to the Clerk of the Chancery Court of said County
for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days
after the date of the first publication hereof, or they will be forever
barred.
January, 2025 by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned upon the estate of Louis Jay Chapman, Jr., Deceased,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate
to present the same to the Clerk of the Chancery Court of said County
for probate and registration according to law within ninety (90) days
after the date of the first publication hereof, or they will be forever
barred.
This the 24th day of February, 2025.
JONATHON JAY CHAPMAN,
Administrator
Prepared by:
Amy D. Foster
AMY D. FOSTER LAW, PLLC
P.O. Box 944
Liberty, MS 39645
(601) 870-6106
Publish: Feb. 27, March 6, March 13 & March 20, 2025
NOTICE FOR BIDS
The Franklin County School District will receive sealed bids until 3:00
P. M., March 19, 2025 for the following networking equipment:
P. M., March 19, 2025 for the following networking equipment:
Core Switches
Specifications can be found at
https://www.franklincountyschoolsms.com/rfps
https://www.franklincountyschoolsms.com/rfps
Chris Kent,
Superintendent of Education
Publish: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2025
"NOTICE TO BIDDERS"
Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, to receive sealed
bids at Town Hall in Meadville, Mississippi until the hour of 5:30
o'clock P.M. on March 11, 2025, for the sale of the following
equipment owned by the Town of Meadville, Mississippi,
of Aldermen of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, to receive sealed
bids at Town Hall in Meadville, Mississippi until the hour of 5:30
o'clock P.M. on March 11, 2025, for the sale of the following
equipment owned by the Town of Meadville, Mississippi,
One (1) 1994 Ford F-150 Truck
The above equipment to be sold may be inspected by contacting Leslie
Thompson, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Meadville, Mississippi. 601-384-5208
Thompson, Town Clerk, Town Hall, Meadville, Mississippi. 601-384-5208
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen reserves the right to reject any and all
bids submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid received.
bids submitted and to accept the highest and/or best bid received.
Lane Reed,
Mayor
Publish: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2025
TO ALL BANKS OF
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
You will take notice that in accord with Section 27-105-305 and
27-105-353 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, on the 11th day of March,
2025, the Board of Alderman of The Town of Meadville, Mississippi, at
the hour of 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall of said Municipality, will receive
and consider sealed bids or proposals for handling, keeping and
disbursing the public funds of The Town of Meadville, Mississippi, for
the period beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2029. The bids
or proposals to be submitted shall state the securities, the kind and
character thereof, to be offered as collateral for keeping on deposit
such funds and to be pledged for said purpose, which securities must be
of kind, amount and class provided by the statutes of the State of
Mississippi to be deposited and pledged for said purposes.
27-105-353 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, on the 11th day of March,
2025, the Board of Alderman of The Town of Meadville, Mississippi, at
the hour of 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall of said Municipality, will receive
and consider sealed bids or proposals for handling, keeping and
disbursing the public funds of The Town of Meadville, Mississippi, for
the period beginning April 1, 2025 and ending March 31, 2029. The bids
or proposals to be submitted shall state the securities, the kind and
character thereof, to be offered as collateral for keeping on deposit
such funds and to be pledged for said purpose, which securities must be
of kind, amount and class provided by the statutes of the State of
Mississippi to be deposited and pledged for said purposes.
The bids invited and the security of the bidder to be pledged shall
apply to and cover all funds of the Town Clerk of said Municipality, on
hand at any time within such period herein mentioned above.
apply to and cover all funds of the Town Clerk of said Municipality, on
hand at any time within such period herein mentioned above.
The contract for keeping and disbursing said funds for said period of
time will be awarded by the Board of Alderman on said date or a
subsequent date to the best responsible bidder as provided by statute
granting the authority to keep in deposit and disburse the said public
funds of said county for the period beginning and ending as above herein
stated. Bids must be in strict compliance with the statutes of the State
of Mississippi providing for the award of contracts for county
depositories.
time will be awarded by the Board of Alderman on said date or a
subsequent date to the best responsible bidder as provided by statute
granting the authority to keep in deposit and disburse the said public
funds of said county for the period beginning and ending as above herein
stated. Bids must be in strict compliance with the statutes of the State
of Mississippi providing for the award of contracts for county
depositories.
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
If the Town of Meadville is closed for any reason, including but not
limited to: acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war,
epidemics, governmental regulations superimposed after the fact, fire,
earthquakes, floods or other natural disasters (the "Force Majeure
Events"), which closure prevents the opening of bids at the advertised
date and time, all bids received shall be publicly opened and read aloud
on the next business day that the Town of Meadville shall be open and at
the previously advertised time. The new date and time of the bid
opening, as determined in accordance with this paragraph, shall not be
advertised, and all Vendors/Contractors, upon submission of a bid
proposal, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and shall have agreed to
the provisions of this paragraph. Bids shall be received by the agency
until the new date and time of the bid opening as set forth herein. The
Town of Meadville shall not be held responsible for the receipt of any
bids for which the delivery was attempted and failed due to the closure
of the agency as a result of a Force Majeure Event. Each
Vendor/Contractor shall be required to ensure the delivery and receipt
of its bid by the agency prior to the new date and time of the bid
opening.
limited to: acts of God, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war,
epidemics, governmental regulations superimposed after the fact, fire,
earthquakes, floods or other natural disasters (the "Force Majeure
Events"), which closure prevents the opening of bids at the advertised
date and time, all bids received shall be publicly opened and read aloud
on the next business day that the Town of Meadville shall be open and at
the previously advertised time. The new date and time of the bid
opening, as determined in accordance with this paragraph, shall not be
advertised, and all Vendors/Contractors, upon submission of a bid
proposal, shall be deemed to have knowledge of and shall have agreed to
the provisions of this paragraph. Bids shall be received by the agency
until the new date and time of the bid opening as set forth herein. The
Town of Meadville shall not be held responsible for the receipt of any
bids for which the delivery was attempted and failed due to the closure
of the agency as a result of a Force Majeure Event. Each
Vendor/Contractor shall be required to ensure the delivery and receipt
of its bid by the agency prior to the new date and time of the bid
opening.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 24th day of February,
2025.
2025.
LESLIE A. THOMPSON,
TOWN CLERK
Publish: Feb. 27 & March 6, 2025
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