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Public Notices 07-23-26
July 21, 2026
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS
OF
PHARES HILLTOP FARMS, LLC
Notice is hereby given that Phares Hilltop Farms, LLC, a Mississippi
limited liability company (the "Company"), has been dissolved on
June 26, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code § 79-29-819.
limited liability company (the "Company"), has been dissolved on
June 26, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code § 79-29-819.
All persons or entities having claims against the Company, are hereby
notified that claims must be presented in writing and must include:
notified that claims must be presented in writing and must include:
The name, address, and telephone number of the claimant;
A description of the nature and amount of the claim; and
Any supporting documentation reasonably necessary to substantiate the
claim.
claim.
Claims must be mailed to Alanna Phares Short Davis, Manager of Phares
Hilltop Farms, LLC at 2283 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs,
Louisiana 70739. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a
proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years
after the publication of this notice, as provided by Mississippi Law.
The Company is in process of winding up its affairs. Any claims not
properly submitted may be barred as allowed by law.
Hilltop Farms, LLC at 2283 Greenwell Springs Road, Greenwell Springs,
Louisiana 70739. All claims against the Company will be barred unless a
proceeding to enforce the claim is commenced within three (3) years
after the publication of this notice, as provided by Mississippi Law.
The Company is in process of winding up its affairs. Any claims not
properly submitted may be barred as allowed by law.
THIS the 26th, day of June, 2026.
PHARES HILLTOP FARMS, LLC
BY: ALANNA PHARES SHORT DAVIS, MANAGER
Publish: July 9, July 16 & July 23, 2025
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2013 Cadillace CTS, VIN#1G6DG5E50D0103975, to be sold for charges on
August 13, 2026, 2026 at Rapid Towing LLC, 4490 Bill Lofton Road, McCall
Creek, MS 39367
August 13, 2026, 2026 at Rapid Towing LLC, 4490 Bill Lofton Road, McCall
Creek, MS 39367
Publish: July 9, July 16, July 23, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2014 Subaru Forester, VIN#JF2SJGDC7EH504462, to be sold for charges on
August 13, 2026, 2026 at Rapid Towing LLC, 4490 Bill Lofton Road, McCall
Creek, MS 39367
August 13, 2026, 2026 at Rapid Towing LLC, 4490 Bill Lofton Road, McCall
Creek, MS 39367
Publish: July 9, July 16, July 23, 2026
ABANDONED VEHICLE
2006 Mercedes, VIN#WDBRF52H36A830964, to be sold for charges on August
13, 2026, 2026 at Rapid Towing LLC, 4490 Bill Lofton Road, McCall Creek,
MS 39367
13, 2026, 2026 at Rapid Towing LLC, 4490 Bill Lofton Road, McCall Creek,
MS 39367
Publish: July 9, July 16, July 23, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANGELINE BROWN, DECEASED
ETHEL LORRAINE GREEN LEE, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-079
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 ANGELINE BROWN,
DECEASED
CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST AS HEIRS OF ANGELINE BROWN,
DECEASED
You have been made respondents to the Petition filed in this Court by
Ethel Lorraine Green Lee.
Ethel Lorraine Green Lee.
The Petition filed against you is a civil action seeking to have Charles
Ivy Johnson; Josie "Tootsie" Scott; Alvin Lee Scott; Amara Fulton;
Bryant Scott; Broderick Watson; Bernadette Scott Keys; Bobby Scott; Tony
Brown; Chwanda Ellis Norton; Curtis Norton; Debbie Brown Cotton; Denise
Ford Jackson; Carolyn D. Fulton; Darrell Norton, Jr.; Edwina Deloris
Norton; Donald E. Fulton; Margaret Fulton; Gregory A. Scott; Andre
Antoine Little; Jamerson Brown; Jeffery Fulton; Joseph Fulton; Windy
Fletcher; Lawrence Michael Brown; Lishie Thomas Clark; Lunya Fulton;
Lynn Thomas; Denise Brown Malloy Dederick; Tameisha Howell; Norman Mays;
Bryce Jones; Brooklyn Jones; Louise Alberta Griffin; Tabitha C. Fulton;
Timothy Thomas; Janice Grayson Arceneau; Traci Mitchell Austin; Al
Curtis Norton; Maurice Fulton, II; Darnell Moore; Sharon Haley; Venetter
Scott; Glenda Joyce Thomas; Marion Oliver; Gayle Williamson; Demetria
Thomas; Dezie Haley; Derick Vontau Thomas; Erick Montau Thomas; Helen
Parker Brown; Tiffany Brown; Duriel Brown; Thomas Brown; Meschell
Thompson; Melvin Thompson; Kenny Fulton; Kennef Fulton; Georgia Walker;
Maria Renee Knight; Eva J. Norton; Debra Norton; Arthur Lee Norton;
Jeffery Norton; Mary Norton; Joyce Norton; Andrea Norton Thompson; Tanya
Mitchell Darensburg; Linda Ann Smith; Carlton Lamar Brown; Patricia
Arlene Brown; James Curtis Brown; Kenneth Carl Brown; Charles Elton
Brown; Brenda Kay Chambliss; Marvin Tyrone Brown; Helen Ford Smith;
Bettye Ford King; Linda Ford Russell; Louis Charles Brown; Doris Brown
Pinkins; Victor Brown; Terrell Brown; Linda Brown Reed; Marsha Brown;
Lee D. Brown; Levada Brown; Lakita Marquel Zollicoffer; Margaret Green
Gaylor; Rochell Fulton; Gregory Fulton; Omar Grayson; and Charlene Penny
Grayson a/k/a Malaika Yamanje-Nelms adjudicated as the sole and only
heir-at-law of the deceased, Angeline Brown, as fully set out in the
Petition on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Ivy Johnson; Josie "Tootsie" Scott; Alvin Lee Scott; Amara Fulton;
Bryant Scott; Broderick Watson; Bernadette Scott Keys; Bobby Scott; Tony
Brown; Chwanda Ellis Norton; Curtis Norton; Debbie Brown Cotton; Denise
Ford Jackson; Carolyn D. Fulton; Darrell Norton, Jr.; Edwina Deloris
Norton; Donald E. Fulton; Margaret Fulton; Gregory A. Scott; Andre
Antoine Little; Jamerson Brown; Jeffery Fulton; Joseph Fulton; Windy
Fletcher; Lawrence Michael Brown; Lishie Thomas Clark; Lunya Fulton;
Lynn Thomas; Denise Brown Malloy Dederick; Tameisha Howell; Norman Mays;
Bryce Jones; Brooklyn Jones; Louise Alberta Griffin; Tabitha C. Fulton;
Timothy Thomas; Janice Grayson Arceneau; Traci Mitchell Austin; Al
Curtis Norton; Maurice Fulton, II; Darnell Moore; Sharon Haley; Venetter
Scott; Glenda Joyce Thomas; Marion Oliver; Gayle Williamson; Demetria
Thomas; Dezie Haley; Derick Vontau Thomas; Erick Montau Thomas; Helen
Parker Brown; Tiffany Brown; Duriel Brown; Thomas Brown; Meschell
Thompson; Melvin Thompson; Kenny Fulton; Kennef Fulton; Georgia Walker;
Maria Renee Knight; Eva J. Norton; Debra Norton; Arthur Lee Norton;
Jeffery Norton; Mary Norton; Joyce Norton; Andrea Norton Thompson; Tanya
Mitchell Darensburg; Linda Ann Smith; Carlton Lamar Brown; Patricia
Arlene Brown; James Curtis Brown; Kenneth Carl Brown; Charles Elton
Brown; Brenda Kay Chambliss; Marvin Tyrone Brown; Helen Ford Smith;
Bettye Ford King; Linda Ford Russell; Louis Charles Brown; Doris Brown
Pinkins; Victor Brown; Terrell Brown; Linda Brown Reed; Marsha Brown;
Lee D. Brown; Levada Brown; Lakita Marquel Zollicoffer; Margaret Green
Gaylor; Rochell Fulton; Gregory Fulton; Omar Grayson; and Charlene Penny
Grayson a/k/a Malaika Yamanje-Nelms adjudicated as the sole and only
heir-at-law of the deceased, Angeline Brown, 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 SEPTEMBER, 2026, 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 SEPTEMBER, 2026, 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 6th day of July,
2026.
2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Tayler Smith
Publish: July 9, July 16 & July 23, 2026
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Publish July 16, 2026 and July 23, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Re: Petition for Extension of Inactive Well Status in Morgan Fork Field
Docket No. 289-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners of, and persons interested in the McLemore No. 6 Well and
the U.S.A. M.F. No. 1 Well in Morgan Fork Field, Franklin County,
Mississippi:
the U.S.A. M.F. No. 1 Well in Morgan Fork Field, Franklin County,
Mississippi:
Take notice that Black Jack Oil Company, Inc. has filed a petition in
this docket requesting that this Board enter an order granting an
extension of inactive well status for the above-referenced well. Said
Petition will be heard by this Board at 9 a.m. on August 19, 2026, in
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time
and place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A
copy of said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the
office of this Board and may be there examined by any person interested.
this docket requesting that this Board enter an order granting an
extension of inactive well status for the above-referenced well. Said
Petition will be heard by this Board at 9 a.m. on August 19, 2026, in
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time
and place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A
copy of said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the
office of this Board and may be there examined by any person interested.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance you must
notify the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5 p.m. on August 11, 2026. Failure to so
notify the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver
of your right to contest or request a continuance.
notify the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5 p.m. on August 11, 2026. Failure to so
notify the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver
of your right to contest or request a continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
July 17, 2026
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Jesse New
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 576-4900
Representative for Petitioner
James M. Nix
Jones and Nix, PLLC
2 Country Place
Pearl, Mississippi 39208
(601) 948-6800
Publish: July 23, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Re: Petition for Extension of Inactive Well Status in Middle Fork Field
Docket No. 290-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners of, and persons interested in the Ezell 8-11 No. 1 Well
and the Ezell 8-14 No. 1 Well in Middle Fork Field, Franklin County,
Mississippi:
and the Ezell 8-14 No. 1 Well in Middle Fork Field, Franklin County,
Mississippi:
Take notice that Black Jack Oil Company, Inc. has filed a petition in
this docket requesting the Board to enter an order granting an extension
of inactive well status for the above-mentioned wells. Said Petition
will be heard by this Board at 9 a.m. on August 19, 2026, in Suite E,
500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and place
all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A copy of
said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the office of
this Board and may be there examined by any person interested. If you
intend to contest the docket or request a continuance you must notify
the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5 p.m. on August 11, 2026. Failure to so notify
the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request a continuance.
this docket requesting the Board to enter an order granting an extension
of inactive well status for the above-mentioned wells. Said Petition
will be heard by this Board at 9 a.m. on August 19, 2026, in Suite E,
500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and place
all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A copy of
said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the office of
this Board and may be there examined by any person interested. If you
intend to contest the docket or request a continuance you must notify
the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5 p.m. on August 11, 2026. Failure to so notify
the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request a continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
July 17, 2026
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Jesse New
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 576-4900
Representative for Petitioner:
James M. Nix
Jones and Nix, PLLC
2 Country Place
Pearl, Mississippi 39208
(601) 948-6800
Publish: July 23, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
JLC ENTERPRISES, LLC, PLAINTIFF
VS.
HAROLD LEONARD; T.L. JENKINS, JR; JERRY CORLEY D/B/A NATIONAL REMODELING
CO; JERRY CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY; UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF
MISSISSIPPI, INC.; UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNITED
MISSISSIPPI BANK; GARY BUCKLES, SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE, AND
ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES IN INTEREST; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE
COMPLAINT, DEFENDANTS
CO; JERRY CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY; UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF
MISSISSIPPI, INC.; UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY; UNITED
MISSISSIPPI BANK; GARY BUCKLES, SOLELY IN HIS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE, AND
ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES IN INTEREST; AND ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR
CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE
COMPLAINT, DEFENDANTS
RULE 4(I) PUBLICATION SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ANY UNKNOWN PARTIES IN INTEREST
AND
ANY AND ALL PERSONS HAVING OR CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST
IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT
IN THE LANDS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT
AND
JERRY CORLEY d/b/a NATIONAL REMODELING COMPANY
AND
JERRY CORLEY, INDIVIDUALLY
AND
UNITED COMPANIES MORTGAGE INVESTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI, INC.
AND
UNITED COMPANIES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
You have been made respondents to the Complaint filed in this Court by
JLC Enterprises, LLC.
JLC Enterprises, LLC.
The Complaint filed against you is a civil action seeking a Decree
quieting and confirming title and to remove cloud on title as detailed
in the Complaint to Quiet and Confirm Title into JLC Enterprises, LLC
and to Remove Cloud on Title on file in the Chancery Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi.
quieting and confirming title and to remove cloud on title as detailed
in the Complaint to Quiet and Confirm Title into JLC Enterprises, LLC
and to Remove Cloud on Title 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 10:30 A.M. ON THE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026, 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 10:30 A.M. ON THE 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026, 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 15th day of July,
2026.
2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Tayler Smith, DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: July 23, July 30 & Aug. 6, 2026
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