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Public Notices 02-12-26
February 10, 2026
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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S SALE
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2010, executed by
REGINA TENNER and WENDELL TENNER, JR. conveying certain real property
therein described to DAVID W. KIOUS, as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Guaranty
Trust Company, its successors and assigns., Original Beneficiary, to
secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in
the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi filed
and recorded June 30, 2010, in Deed Book 272, Page 736; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 28, 2010, executed by
REGINA TENNER and WENDELL TENNER, JR. conveying certain real property
therein described to DAVID W. KIOUS, as Trustee, for Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc., as beneficiary, as nominee for Guaranty
Trust Company, its successors and assigns., Original Beneficiary, to
secure the indebtedness therein described, as same appears of record in
the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi filed
and recorded June 30, 2010, in Deed Book 272, Page 736; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of
Brackenridge Mortgage Trust; and
and assigned to U.S. Bank Trust National Association, as Trustee of
Brackenridge Mortgage Trust; and
WHEREAS, Rubin Lublin, LLC has been appointed as Substitute Trustee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the holder of said Deed of Trust, having requested the
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on February 26, 2026 within the lawful hours
of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the north front door of the
Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
undersigned so to do, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent,
by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said
Substitute Trustee shall, on February 26, 2026 within the lawful hours
of sale between 11:00AM and 4:00PM at the north front door of the
Courthouse proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best
bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described
property situated in Franklin County, Mississippi, to wit:
LOTS 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, AND 12 OF BLOCK 26 OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY OF THE
TOWN OF ROXIE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOTS 9
AND 12 LYING EAST OF OLD HIGHWAY 84 BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO
LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR., BY SARA WILKINSON HADSKEY AS EVIDENCED IN
THE RECORDS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK IN DEED BOOK F-5, PAGE
303. ALSO BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR.,
BY LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, SR., AS EVIDENCED IN THE LAND RECORDS IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN DEED
BOOK F-5, PAGE 305.
TOWN OF ROXIE, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOTS 9
AND 12 LYING EAST OF OLD HIGHWAY 84 BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO
LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR., BY SARA WILKINSON HADSKEY AS EVIDENCED IN
THE RECORDS OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK IN DEED BOOK F-5, PAGE
303. ALSO BEING THE SAME LANDS CONVEYED TO LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, JR.,
BY LEWIS WALKER WILKINSON, SR., AS EVIDENCED IN THE LAND RECORDS IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN DEED
BOOK F-5, PAGE 305.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
85 FLORIDA STREET EXT, ROXIE, MS 39661. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
85 FLORIDA STREET EXT, ROXIE, MS 39661. In the event of any discrepancy
between this street address and the legal description of the property,
the legal description shall control.
Title to the above described property is believed to be good, but I will
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee.
THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rubin Lublin, LLC
3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100
Peachtree Corners, GA 30071
rlselaw.com/property-listing
Tel: (877) 813-0992
Fax: (470) 508-9401
PUBLISH: 01/29/2026, 02/05/2026, 02/12/2026, 02/19/2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JUDY PRIEST, DECEASED
DANA PRIEST, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-093
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 20th day of
January, 2026, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Judy Priest,
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.
January, 2026, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Judy Priest,
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 21st day of January, 2026.
DANA PRIEST
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
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: Jan. 29, Feb. 5 & Feb. 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF SYRETHA B. SIMPSON,
DECEASED
DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2025-097
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 23rd day of January,
2026 by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Syretha B. Simpson,
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.
2026 by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of
Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Syretha B. Simpson,
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 26th day of January, 2026
ANITA FERGUSON
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. 5, Feb. 12 & Feb. 19, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SALLY CAVINESS WALLACE
JAMES LARRY WALLACE, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2025-78
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 3rd day of
November, 2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State
of Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Sally Caviness
Wallace, 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.
November, 2025, by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State
of Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Sally Caviness
Wallace, 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 27th day of January, 2026.
JAMES LARRY WALLACE
MARY KATHRYN WILLIAMSON
MISS. BAR NO. 103000
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. 5, Feb. 12 & Feb. 19, 2026
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
INITIAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The Town of Roxie, Mississippi, is considering applying to the
Mississippi Development Authority for a Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant of up to $750,000 for a Public Facilities type
project. The state of Mississippi has been allocated approximately $24
million that will be made available to cities, towns, and counties on a
competitive basis to undertake eligible community development
activities. These funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income
persons.
Mississippi Development Authority for a Small Cities Community
Development Block Grant of up to $750,000 for a Public Facilities type
project. The state of Mississippi has been allocated approximately $24
million that will be made available to cities, towns, and counties on a
competitive basis to undertake eligible community development
activities. These funds must be used to benefit low- and moderate-income
persons.
The activities for which these funds may be used are in the areas of
public facilities and economic development. More specific details
regarding eligible activities, program requirements, and the rating
system will be provided at a public hearing that will be held in the
Board Room of Roxie Town Hall, 124 West Blvd; Roxie, MS, on March 3,
2026, at 11:00 AM. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen
input into the development of the application.
public facilities and economic development. More specific details
regarding eligible activities, program requirements, and the rating
system will be provided at a public hearing that will be held in the
Board Room of Roxie Town Hall, 124 West Blvd; Roxie, MS, on March 3,
2026, at 11:00 AM. The purpose of this hearing will be to obtain citizen
input into the development of the application.
The location for this hearing is accessible to persons with
disabilities. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking
persons, please contact the Town Clerk at (601) 322-7301 at least 3 days
prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request. The Town
of Roxie does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or
activities.
disabilities. If a translator is needed for non-English speaking
persons, please contact the Town Clerk at (601) 322-7301 at least 3 days
prior to the meeting in an effort to accommodate this request. The Town
of Roxie does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the
admissions or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or
activities.
All comments are welcome and must be submitted in writing and delivered
or mailed to the Town of Roxie (c/o Mayor); P.O. Box 117; 124 West Blvd;
Roxie, MS 39661. Written comments will be considered until the close of
business on March 9, 2026 .
or mailed to the Town of Roxie (c/o Mayor); P.O. Box 117; 124 West Blvd;
Roxie, MS 39661. Written comments will be considered until the close of
business on March 9, 2026 .
Publish: Feb. 12, 2026
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