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Public Notices 05-15-25
May 13, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF KATHLEEN CLOY ZUMBRO,
DECEASED
DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-122
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 24th day of April, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi,
to the undersigned upon the Estate of Kathleen Cloy Zumbro, 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.
by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi,
to the undersigned upon the Estate of Kathleen Cloy Zumbro, 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 24th day of April, 2025
WILLIAM MICHAEL ZUMBRO
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: May 1, May 8 & May 15, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TESSA RANAE WESTBROOK KARAHALIOS,
DECEASED
DECEASED
TERRI T. WESTBROOK, PLAINTIFF
CAUSE NO. 19-2024-pr-022-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: HERBERT T. KARAHALIOS, 4444 STATE STREET, APARTMENT #J127, SAGINAW,
MICHIGAN 46803
MICHIGAN 46803
The Unknown Heirs at Law of TESSA RANAE WESTBROOK KARAHALIOS, Deceased,
or Other Unknown Interested Parties
or Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Administration of
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration, and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiff Terri T.
Westbrook, seeking to open the estate and determine the heirship of
Tessa Ranae Westbrook Karahalios, deceased.
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration, and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiff Terri T.
Westbrook, seeking to open the estate and determine the heirship of
Tessa Ranae Westbrook Karahalios, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of June, 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 3rd day of June, 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 29th day of April,
2025.
2025.
JILL GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY
CHANCERY CLERK
BY: TAYLOR SMITH,
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
HALFORD LAW FIRM
85 Main Street West
Post Office Box 650
Meadville, Mississippi 39653
Telephone: (601) 384-2100
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
PUBLISH: 5/1/25; 5/8/25; & 5/15/25
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF WILLIAM JAMES
WESTBROOK, DECEASED
WESTBROOK, DECEASED
WILLIAM TODD WESTBROOK AND JAMES NICHOLAS WESTBROOK, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2025-pr-30-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of William James Westbrook, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties.
Other Unknown Interested Parties.
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Determination of
Heirship, by Plaintiffs William Todd Westbrook and James Nicholas
Westbrook, seeking a Determination of Heirship of William James
Westbrook, deceased.
Heirship, by Plaintiffs William Todd Westbrook and James Nicholas
Westbrook, seeking a Determination of Heirship of William James
Westbrook, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of June, 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 the complaint.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of June, 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 the 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 29th day of April,
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: May 1, May 8 & May 15, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS J. SMITH, DECEASED
MICHAEL SMITH, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-125
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN OR KNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS J. SMITH,
DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS J. SMITH,
DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Michael Smith.
Michael Smith.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Gregory
Smith, Anthony Smith and Michael Smith adjudicated as the sole and only
heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas J. Smith, as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Smith, Anthony Smith and Michael Smith adjudicated as the sole and only
heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas J. Smith, as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2025, IN 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 RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2025, IN 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 RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire in the care of Mary Kathryn Williamson, McGehee,
McGehee & Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville,
Mississippi 39653.
so if you desire in the care of Mary Kathryn Williamson, McGehee,
McGehee & Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville,
Mississippi 39653.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 30 day of April,
2025.
2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: May 8, May 15 & May 22, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE AND LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MARY S.
ETHERIDGE, DECEASED
ETHERIDGE, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2015-pr-0124-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY having been granted on the 16th day of April, 2025,
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Mary S. Etheridge, 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 the law within ninety (90) days from the first
publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Executrix upon the Estate of Mary S. Etheridge, 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 the law within ninety (90) days from the first
publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.
THIS, the 17th day of April, 2025.
/s/ Betty Johnson
BETTY JOHNSON,
EXECUTRIX OF THE
ESTATE OF MARY S. ETHERIDGE, DECEASED
MARK R. HOLMES
ROBISON HOLMES VAN NORMAN PLLC
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
Post Office Drawer 1128
McComb, Mississippi 39649-1128
Mississippi Bar No. 8965
Telephone: (601) 249-3112
Facsimile: (601) 684-0566
Email: contact@rhvnlaw.com
Publish: May 1, May 8 and May 15, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS RANKIN RATCLIFF
LOU ANN RATCLIFF WALL, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 2025-31
PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: THE UNKNOWN OR KNOWN HEIRS-AT-LAW AND ANY AND ALL OTHER PERSONS
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS RANKIN
RATCLIFF, DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF THOMAS RANKIN
RATCLIFF, DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall.
Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Birdie
Blaise Ratcliff, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff, Jr., Ernest Joseph Ratcliff,
Linda Sue Ratcliff Muehlenfeld and Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall adjudicated as
the sole and only heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff,
as fully set out in the Petition on file in the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi.
Blaise Ratcliff, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff, Jr., Ernest Joseph Ratcliff,
Linda Sue Ratcliff Muehlenfeld and Lou Ann Ratcliff Wall adjudicated as
the sole and only heirs-at-law of the deceased, Thomas Rankin Ratcliff,
as fully set out in the Petition on file in the Chancery Court of
Franklin County, Mississippi.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2025, IN 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 RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 A.M. ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 2025, IN 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 RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire in the care of Ashley A. Johnson, McGehee, McGehee &
Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
so if you desire in the care of Ashley A. Johnson, McGehee, McGehee &
Torrey, Attorneys at Law, Post Office Box 188, Meadville, Mississippi
39653.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 5th day of May,
2025.
2025.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
Publish: May 15, May 22 & May 29, 2025
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTATION HEARING
The Town of Bude was recently the recipient of a grant from the
Mississippi Development Authority, Community Services Division, through
funding made available by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. A public meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. June 2, 2025 at
the Town Hall in Bude, Mississippi. The purpose of this hearing is to
provide citizens with information regarding progress of the activities
undertaken through the CDBG Program and to receive citizen input
concerning that progress. All comments are welcome and must be submitted
in writing. The location for this hearing is accessible to persons with
disabilities. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking
persons, please contact Allen Laird at 601-446-6044 at least three (3)
days prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request. The
Town of Bude does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and
activities.
Mississippi Development Authority, Community Services Division, through
funding made available by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program. A public meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. June 2, 2025 at
the Town Hall in Bude, Mississippi. The purpose of this hearing is to
provide citizens with information regarding progress of the activities
undertaken through the CDBG Program and to receive citizen input
concerning that progress. All comments are welcome and must be submitted
in writing. The location for this hearing is accessible to persons with
disabilities. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking
persons, please contact Allen Laird at 601-446-6044 at least three (3)
days prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request. The
Town of Bude does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and
activities.
Publish: May 15, 2025
FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS
CASH DISBURSEMENTS
JOURNAL PAYMENTS
FROM: 04/01/2025 Thru 04/30/2025
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
GENERAL COUNTY: AFMM 75.00; AFMM 195.00; AJFC 275.00; Atmos Energy
1,282.94; Beesley, Walter 4,763.67; Belinda Stewart Architects, PA
496.16; C Spire Wireless 394.23; Delta Computer Systems, Inc. 3,872.27;
Diversified Companies, LLC 577.20; Duncan, Justin L. 180.00; Entergy
3,420.81; FC Chancery — Petty Cash 331.99; Fisher Brown Bottrell
Insurance 175.00; Five Star #3 338.35; Franklin Advocate 118.00;
Franklin Co. Dept. of Human Services 100.00; Franklin County Board of
Education 61,693.58; Franklin County Health Department 833.33; Franklin
County Memorial Hospital 860.00; Franklin County Soil Conservation
2,000.00; Franklin Telephone Company 2,912.23; Gill, Billy P. 925.00;
Halford Law Firm 1,000.00; Halford Law Firm 525.00; Home Hardware Center
62.96; Home Hardware Center 9.98; Hunt, Kelly Peeples 687.50; ITech
Systems Group, Inc. 1,000.00; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 2,732.58; Laird,
Robin 29.00; MASIT 467.41; MCDEMA 40.00; McGehee, McGehee & Torrey
1,000.00; McGehee, McGehee & Torrey 575.00; Mississippi Vital Records
8.00; MJCAA 450.00; Pine Belt Mental Healthcare 2,058.33; Quill
Corporation 1,487.12; Rural Rapid Response 20,500.00; Sermos, Gus G.
1,000.00; Southwest Mississippi EPA 165.76; State Treasury Fund
6,150.98; SW MS Planning and Development District 1,325.50; SW MS
Planning and Development District 3,250.00; TCS USA 316.00; TCS Ware,
Inc. 39,995.00; Tom Tom's Piping, LLC 810.00; Town of Bude 98.01; Town
of Meadville 343.88; Williams, Chuntel 320.00; Public Employees Ret.
System — Wage Contr. 7,990.00; AT&T Mobility 6.87; Blalock, Mary L.
330.80; Concordia Parish Sheriff's Dept. 5,820.00; Diversified
Companies, LLC 1,418.67; Five Star #3 98.50; Franklin Advocate 50.00;
Gilbert, Jill J. 185.75; Gregg Office Supply 258.60; Home Hardware
Center 36.14; King's Discount Pharmacy 23.95; MAS 2,240.00; MASIT
257,696.46; Mississippi Constables Association 450.00; Mississippi
Sheriff's Association, Inc. 1,000.00; Mississippi State University
3,527.36; Mississippi Vital Records 10.00; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 118.00;
Payroll Clearing Fund 151,812.61.
1,282.94; Beesley, Walter 4,763.67; Belinda Stewart Architects, PA
496.16; C Spire Wireless 394.23; Delta Computer Systems, Inc. 3,872.27;
Diversified Companies, LLC 577.20; Duncan, Justin L. 180.00; Entergy
3,420.81; FC Chancery — Petty Cash 331.99; Fisher Brown Bottrell
Insurance 175.00; Five Star #3 338.35; Franklin Advocate 118.00;
Franklin Co. Dept. of Human Services 100.00; Franklin County Board of
Education 61,693.58; Franklin County Health Department 833.33; Franklin
County Memorial Hospital 860.00; Franklin County Soil Conservation
2,000.00; Franklin Telephone Company 2,912.23; Gill, Billy P. 925.00;
Halford Law Firm 1,000.00; Halford Law Firm 525.00; Home Hardware Center
62.96; Home Hardware Center 9.98; Hunt, Kelly Peeples 687.50; ITech
Systems Group, Inc. 1,000.00; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 2,732.58; Laird,
Robin 29.00; MASIT 467.41; MCDEMA 40.00; McGehee, McGehee & Torrey
1,000.00; McGehee, McGehee & Torrey 575.00; Mississippi Vital Records
8.00; MJCAA 450.00; Pine Belt Mental Healthcare 2,058.33; Quill
Corporation 1,487.12; Rural Rapid Response 20,500.00; Sermos, Gus G.
1,000.00; Southwest Mississippi EPA 165.76; State Treasury Fund
6,150.98; SW MS Planning and Development District 1,325.50; SW MS
Planning and Development District 3,250.00; TCS USA 316.00; TCS Ware,
Inc. 39,995.00; Tom Tom's Piping, LLC 810.00; Town of Bude 98.01; Town
of Meadville 343.88; Williams, Chuntel 320.00; Public Employees Ret.
System — Wage Contr. 7,990.00; AT&T Mobility 6.87; Blalock, Mary L.
330.80; Concordia Parish Sheriff's Dept. 5,820.00; Diversified
Companies, LLC 1,418.67; Five Star #3 98.50; Franklin Advocate 50.00;
Gilbert, Jill J. 185.75; Gregg Office Supply 258.60; Home Hardware
Center 36.14; King's Discount Pharmacy 23.95; MAS 2,240.00; MASIT
257,696.46; Mississippi Constables Association 450.00; Mississippi
Sheriff's Association, Inc. 1,000.00; Mississippi State University
3,527.36; Mississippi Vital Records 10.00; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 118.00;
Payroll Clearing Fund 151,812.61.
Fund Total: 606,571.56
SPECIAL LEVY REAPPRAISAL-MAINT: Payroll Clearing Fund 3,491.09
Fund Total: 3,491.09
REAPPRAISAL FUND (DEFRAY TAX): Herring Appraisal & Computer SVC, inc.
4,833.33; Tri-State Consulting Services, Inc. 1,325.00; Herring
Appraisal & Computer SVC, inc. 4,833.33; Tri-State Consulting Services,
Inc. 1,325.00.
4,833.33; Tri-State Consulting Services, Inc. 1,325.00; Herring
Appraisal & Computer SVC, inc. 4,833.33; Tri-State Consulting Services,
Inc. 1,325.00.
Fund Total: 12,316.66
EMERGENCY 911 FUND (ENHANCED): C Spire 755.00; Payroll Clearing Fund
1,199.79.
1,199.79.
Fund Total: 1,954.79
JUSTICE COURT COLLECTION FUND: FC Chancery — Petty Cash 169.99.
Fund Total: 169.99
LAW LIBRARY: LexisNexis 313.00.
Fund Total: 313.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT TAX SUPPORT: Entergy 76.28; Franklin Telephone Company
48.26; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 62.25; Town of Meadville 80,405.00; Payroll
Clearing Fund 657.60.
48.26; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 62.25; Town of Meadville 80,405.00; Payroll
Clearing Fund 657.60.
Fund Total: 81,249.39
HOSPITAL CONTINGENCY FUND: Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance 75,316.31.
Fund Total: 75,316.31
DISTRICT 1 MAINTENANCE: Deep South Truck & Equipment Sales, Inc.
17,900.00; Entergy 103.24; Fielders Pro Shop 3,167.85; Kaiser
Enterprises, Inc. 2,149.78; MS Department of Revenue 12.00; Phil's
Trailers South, LLC 18,089.00; Puckett Machinery Company 257.91; Town of
Roxie 38.00; Trustmark National Bank 3,444.03; UMB 2,312.64; C Spire
Wireless 66.13; MAS 495.00; MS Department of Revenue 12.00; Payroll
Clearing Fund 15,670.02.
17,900.00; Entergy 103.24; Fielders Pro Shop 3,167.85; Kaiser
Enterprises, Inc. 2,149.78; MS Department of Revenue 12.00; Phil's
Trailers South, LLC 18,089.00; Puckett Machinery Company 257.91; Town of
Roxie 38.00; Trustmark National Bank 3,444.03; UMB 2,312.64; C Spire
Wireless 66.13; MAS 495.00; MS Department of Revenue 12.00; Payroll
Clearing Fund 15,670.02.
Fund Total: 63,717.60
DISTRICT 2 MAINTENANCE: Entergy 97.80; Franklin County Water
Association, Inc. 29.00; Home Hardware Center 16.97; Home Hardware
Center 70.96; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 1,541.25; Trustmark National Bank
3,063.37; UMB 3,238.01; MAS 495.00; Payroll Clearing Fund 19,332.51.
Association, Inc. 29.00; Home Hardware Center 16.97; Home Hardware
Center 70.96; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 1,541.25; Trustmark National Bank
3,063.37; UMB 3,238.01; MAS 495.00; Payroll Clearing Fund 19,332.51.
Fund Total: 27,884.87
DISTRICT 3 MAINTENANCE: Entergy 137.68; Home Hardware Center 13.99;
Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 770.63; Town of Bude 92.50; Trustmark National
Bank 3,444.03; UMB 2,312.64; Entergy 68.33; MAS 495.00; Payroll Clearing
Fund 11,420.37.
Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 770.63; Town of Bude 92.50; Trustmark National
Bank 3,444.03; UMB 2,312.64; Entergy 68.33; MAS 495.00; Payroll Clearing
Fund 11,420.37.
Fund Total: 18,755.17
District 4 Maintenance: B&O Supply, Inc. 161.98; Boyd Steel Supply &
Trailer Parts 2,108.28; Cutting Edge Glass 220.00; Farmbelt Equipment
3,761.36; Frist-Citizens Bank & Trust 2,899.08; Franklin County Tax
Collector 10.00; Franklin County Water Association, Inc., 29.00; Gregg
Office Supply 67.38; Hancock Whitney Bank 1,618.68; Home Hardware Center
21.97; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 5,078.03; MS Department of Revenue
12.00; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 141.11; Trustmark National Bank 2,724.20;
Entergy 181.51; Farmbelt Equipment 92.48; Home Hardware Center 37.98;
MAS 495.00; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 71.94; Payroll Clearing Fund 26,529.69.
Trailer Parts 2,108.28; Cutting Edge Glass 220.00; Farmbelt Equipment
3,761.36; Frist-Citizens Bank & Trust 2,899.08; Franklin County Tax
Collector 10.00; Franklin County Water Association, Inc., 29.00; Gregg
Office Supply 67.38; Hancock Whitney Bank 1,618.68; Home Hardware Center
21.97; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc. 5,078.03; MS Department of Revenue
12.00; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 141.11; Trustmark National Bank 2,724.20;
Entergy 181.51; Farmbelt Equipment 92.48; Home Hardware Center 37.98;
MAS 495.00; R.B. Wall Oil Co. 71.94; Payroll Clearing Fund 26,529.69.
Fund Total: 46,261.67
DISTRICT 5 MAINTENANCE: Home Hardware Center 39.01; Kaise Enterprises,
Inc. 4,121.43; Keith White CDJRF, Inc. 66.75; Magnolia Electric Power
Association 108.59; MS Department of Revenue 12.00; Plan B Landscape,
LLC 1,200.00; Sixtown Water Association 23.00; Magnolia Electric Power
Association 67.72; MAS 495.00; Payroll Clearing Fund 24,733.01.
Inc. 4,121.43; Keith White CDJRF, Inc. 66.75; Magnolia Electric Power
Association 108.59; MS Department of Revenue 12.00; Plan B Landscape,
LLC 1,200.00; Sixtown Water Association 23.00; Magnolia Electric Power
Association 67.72; MAS 495.00; Payroll Clearing Fund 24,733.01.
Fund Total: 30,866.51
COUNTY WIDE MAINTENANCE: AirGas 131.40; Atmos Energy 393.39; C Spire
Wireless 22.66; Dunaway Equipment 250.00; Entergy 239.73; Farmbelt
Equipment 69.18; FC Chancery — Petty Cash 210.78; Franklin Telephone
Company 366.82; Hawley's Tire & Maintenance 714.11; Herring Auto Parts
2,757.42; K&S Industrial Repair, Inc. 20.00; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc.
486.49; Mid South Machinery, Inc. 385.59; Puckett Machinery Company
4,443.36; Southern Tire Mart, Inc. 645.64; Steampunk Fabrication 296.45;
Sullivan's Auto 91.50; Town of Meadville 53.46; Truck Worx 99.78;
Southern Tire Mart, Inc. 379.50; Payroll Clearing Fund 20.269.17.
Wireless 22.66; Dunaway Equipment 250.00; Entergy 239.73; Farmbelt
Equipment 69.18; FC Chancery — Petty Cash 210.78; Franklin Telephone
Company 366.82; Hawley's Tire & Maintenance 714.11; Herring Auto Parts
2,757.42; K&S Industrial Repair, Inc. 20.00; Kaiser Enterprises, Inc.
486.49; Mid South Machinery, Inc. 385.59; Puckett Machinery Company
4,443.36; Southern Tire Mart, Inc. 645.64; Steampunk Fabrication 296.45;
Sullivan's Auto 91.50; Town of Meadville 53.46; Truck Worx 99.78;
Southern Tire Mart, Inc. 379.50; Payroll Clearing Fund 20.269.17.
Fund Total: 32,32643
COUNTY WIDE BRIDGE & CULVERT: Dial, Inc., 20,247.02; Red Bud Supply,
Inc. 2,038.44; WGK Engineers & Surveyors 1,833.00; Midway Construction,
Inc. 50,225.76; Payroll Clearing Fund 3,828.55.
Inc. 2,038.44; WGK Engineers & Surveyors 1,833.00; Midway Construction,
Inc. 50,225.76; Payroll Clearing Fund 3,828.55.
Fund Total: 78,172.77
STATE AID ROAD FUND: WGK Engineers & Surveyors 37,912.80.
Fund Total: 37,912.80
DISTRICT 1 (TOWN):
Fund Total: 62,253.66
ARPA — AMERICAN RESULT PLAN ACT:
Fund Total: 52,284.69
DISTRICT 1 USE TAX: Priest, Virginia Ann 732.00; AG-Up 36,815.00.
Fund Total: 37,547.00
DISTRICT 2 USE TAX: RW Delaney Construction 4,500.00
Fund Total: 4,500.00
DISTRICT 3 USE TAX: Dunn Roadbuilders, L.L.C. 1,676.16
Fund Total: 1,676.16
DISTRICT 4 USE TAX: Allen, Sharon 960.00.
Fund Total: 960.00
DISTRICT 5 USE TAX: Dunn Roadbuilders, L.L.C. 1,175.64; Priest, Virginia
Ann 1,417.50; Terral River Service 1,043.64.
Ann 1,417.50; Terral River Service 1,043.64.
Fund Total: 3,636.78
SANITATION & WASTE REMOVAL: Delta Computer Systems, Inc. 275.00;
Diversified Companies, LLC 202.59; Entergy 350.45; Five Star #3 297.57;
Fleetistics 55.60; Franklin Telephone Company 245.77; Greenway
Environmental Services 7,141.11; Home Hardware Center 190.87; Kaise
Enterprises, Inc. 2,570.38; MS Tire Recylcing, LLC 3,498.50; Town of
Bude 160.50; Truck Worx 1,373.15; Turstmark National Bank 14,522.01;
Five Star #3 143.51; Greenway Environmental Services 4,078.88; R.B. Wall
Oil Co. 104.00; Payroll Clearing Fund 41,804.85.
Diversified Companies, LLC 202.59; Entergy 350.45; Five Star #3 297.57;
Fleetistics 55.60; Franklin Telephone Company 245.77; Greenway
Environmental Services 7,141.11; Home Hardware Center 190.87; Kaise
Enterprises, Inc. 2,570.38; MS Tire Recylcing, LLC 3,498.50; Town of
Bude 160.50; Truck Worx 1,373.15; Turstmark National Bank 14,522.01;
Five Star #3 143.51; Greenway Environmental Services 4,078.88; R.B. Wall
Oil Co. 104.00; Payroll Clearing Fund 41,804.85.
Fund Total: 77,014.74
JUDICIAL ASSESSMENT CLEARING: Mississippi Department of Public Safety
3,034.74; Mississippi Department of Public Safety 240.50; State
Treasurer 45,609.01.
3,034.74; Mississippi Department of Public Safety 240.50; State
Treasurer 45,609.01.
Fund Total: 48,884.25
REGIONAL LIBRARY: Lincoln-Lawrence Regional Library 23,372.40.
Fund Total: 23,372.40
PAYROLL CLEARING: Boston Mutual Life 27.12; 1st Franklin Financial
512.50; MASA 252.00; Boston Mutual Life 27.12; Total Net Pay 163,168.50.
512.50; MASA 252.00; Boston Mutual Life 27.12; Total Net Pay 163,168.50.
Fund Total: 163,987.24
CO-LIN MAINTENANCE: Copiah-Lincoln Junior College 30,416.33.
Fund Total: 30,416.33
CO-LIN IMPROVEMENT: Copiah-Lincoln Junior College 29,018.19.
Fund Total: 29,018.19
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP: Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
220,191.00.
220,191.00.
Fund Total: 220,191.00
CHANCERY CLERK EMPLOYEE CLEARING: Payroll Clearing Fund 1,879.07.
Fund Total: 1,879.07
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS POSTED TO LEDGER: 1,760,375.77
DISBURSEMENTS VOIDED AFTER BEING POSTD TO LEDGER: 12.00
NET DISBURSEMENTS: 1,760,363.77
Publish: May 15, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT
Sunshine Apartments
Sunshine Apartments at Roxie, LLC is considering applying to Mississippi
Home Corporation for funding through the HOME-ARP program. Sunshine
Apartments is an existing housing community located in Roxie, MS. The
State of Mississippi has allocated HOME ARP funds that will be made
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Home Corporation for funding through the HOME-ARP program. Sunshine
Apartments is an existing housing community located in Roxie, MS. The
State of Mississippi has allocated HOME ARP funds that will be made
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of
affordable housing for very low-income households. More specific details
regarding eligible activities, program requirements, and the rating
system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at 124
West Street SW, Roxie, MS 39661 on May 30th at 10:00 AM.
affordable housing for very low-income households. More specific details
regarding eligible activities, program requirements, and the rating
system will be provided at a public hearing which will be held at 124
West Street SW, Roxie, MS 39661 on May 30th at 10:00 AM.
The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen input into the
development of the application. The location for this hearing is an
accessible facility. All comments are welcome and must be submitted in
writing. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking persons,
please contact Ms. Alice Bishop at 601.684.9503 at least 5 days prior to
the meeting to accommodate this request. Sunshine Apartments at Roxie,
LLC does not discriminate based on disability in the admissions or
access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.
development of the application. The location for this hearing is an
accessible facility. All comments are welcome and must be submitted in
writing. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking persons,
please contact Ms. Alice Bishop at 601.684.9503 at least 5 days prior to
the meeting to accommodate this request. Sunshine Apartments at Roxie,
LLC does not discriminate based on disability in the admissions or
access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities.
Publish: May 15, 2025
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. SHAW, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-PR-00014-DKH
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 29th day of April,
2025, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Robert L. Shaw Sr.,
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.
2025, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administratrix of the Estate of Robert L. Shaw Sr.,
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.
This, the 9 day of May, 2025.
/s/ Robin T. Shaw
ROBIN T. SHAW,
Administratrix
Prepared by:
Nicholas K. Thompson (MSB #103259)
Copeland Cook Taylor & Bush, P.A.
P.O. Box 17619
Hattiesburg, MS 39404-7619
110 Sheffield Loop (39402)
(601) 264-6670 (phone)
Publish: May 15, May 22 & May 29, 2025
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
May 15, 2025
Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
P.O. Box 1810
McComb, MS 39648
601-684-7661
These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural
requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Scenic Rivers
Development Alliance
requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Scenic Rivers
Development Alliance
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 2, 2025, the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance will
submit a request to the HUD for the release of Economic Development
Initiatives funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023,
to undertake a project known as Scenic Rivers Community Development
Project for the purpose of constructing an access road and resort
development on a 144-acre site on the north shore of Okhissa Lake in
Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi. The access road component of
the project is funded by a $2 million HUD grant, while other resort
developments will be funded through non-HUD funding sources.
submit a request to the HUD for the release of Economic Development
Initiatives funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974, as authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023,
to undertake a project known as Scenic Rivers Community Development
Project for the purpose of constructing an access road and resort
development on a 144-acre site on the north shore of Okhissa Lake in
Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi. The access road component of
the project is funded by a $2 million HUD grant, while other resort
developments will be funded through non-HUD funding sources.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Scenic Rivers Development Alliance has determined that the project
will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an
Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is
contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Scenic
Rivers Development Alliance 701 S Magnolia, Street, McComb, MS 39648 and
may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an
Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is
contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Scenic
Rivers Development Alliance 701 S Magnolia, Street, McComb, MS 39648 and
may be examined or copied weekdays 9 A.M to 4 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR
to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance. All comments received by
June 2, 2025, will be considered by the Scenic Rivers Development
Alliance prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of
funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance. All comments received by
June 2, 2025, will be considered by the Scenic Rivers Development
Alliance prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of
funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Scenic Rivers Development Alliance certifies to HUD that Joseph
Parker in his capacity as Executive Director consents to accept the
jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce
responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and
that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of
the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related
laws and authorities and allows the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
to use Program funds.
Parker in his capacity as Executive Director consents to accept the
jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce
responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and
that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD's approval of
the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related
laws and authorities and allows the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the Scenic Rivers
Development Alliance's certification for a period of fifteen days
following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the
request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following
bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer
of the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; (b) the Scenic Rivers
Development Alliance has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or
finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant
recipient or other participants in the development process have
committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized
by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d)
another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted
a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint
of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in
accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and
shall be addressed to U. S. Department of HUD at Jackson Field Office,
Attn. Dana Jones, 100 W. Capitol Street, Room 910, Jackson, MS
39269-1096. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual
last day of the objection period.
Development Alliance's certification for a period of fifteen days
following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the
request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following
bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer
of the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance; (b) the Scenic Rivers
Development Alliance has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or
finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant
recipient or other participants in the development process have
committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized
by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d)
another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted
a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint
of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in
accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and
shall be addressed to U. S. Department of HUD at Jackson Field Office,
Attn. Dana Jones, 100 W. Capitol Street, Room 910, Jackson, MS
39269-1096. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual
last day of the objection period.
Joseph Parker and Executive Director
Publish: May 15, 2025
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