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Public Notices 04-23-26
April 21, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF KAISER OPERATING, LLC TO ASSUME THE OPERATORSHIP OF THE
LEHMANN NO. 1, LEHMANN NO. 8 AND THE LEHMANN NO. 2 SWD WELLS, PREVIOUSLY
DESIGNATED ORPHAN WELLS, IN THE OLDENBURG EAST FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
LEHMANN NO. 1, LEHMANN NO. 8 AND THE LEHMANN NO. 2 SWD WELLS, PREVIOUSLY
DESIGNATED ORPHAN WELLS, IN THE OLDENBURG EAST FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI AND OBTAIN RELATED RELIEF
DOCKET NO. 146-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners, operators, and persons interested in the following:
Kaiser Operating, LLC has filed a Petition with the Mississippi State
Oil & Gas Board in the above-referenced Docket requesting that the Board
designate Petitioner as the operator of record for the Lehmann No. 2 SWD
Well (API No. 23-037-20524), the Lehmann No. 1 Well (A"I No.
23-037-20666) and the Lehmann No. 8 Well (API No. 23-037-20780) ("the
Wells") . The Wells are located as follows:
Oil & Gas Board in the above-referenced Docket requesting that the Board
designate Petitioner as the operator of record for the Lehmann No. 2 SWD
Well (API No. 23-037-20524), the Lehmann No. 1 Well (A"I No.
23-037-20666) and the Lehmann No. 8 Well (API No. 23-037-20780) ("the
Wells") . The Wells are located as follows:
LEHMANN NO. 2 SWD WELL
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
From the southwest corner of Section 14, T7N, R2E, Franklin County, is,
go northerly along the line between Sections 14 and for 1645 feet thence
easterly at right angles for 830 feet to location in Section 14, T7N,
R2E, Franklin County, Mississippi.
go northerly along the line between Sections 14 and for 1645 feet thence
easterly at right angles for 830 feet to location in Section 14, T7N,
R2E, Franklin County, Mississippi.
LEHMANN NO. 1 WELL
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
330( FNL & 330' FWL of the NW¼ of the SW¼ of Section 14
LEHMANN NO. 8 WELL
TOWNSHIP 7 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
154( FWL & 330' FNL of the SE¼ of the SW¼ of Section 14
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at 9:00
a.m. on the May 20, 2026, meeting of the Board, at 500 Greymont Avenue,
Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all
interested parties may appear and be heard.
a.m. on the May 20, 2026, meeting of the Board, at 500 Greymont Avenue,
Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and place all
interested parties may appear and be heard.
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 Tuesday, May 12, 2026, which is seven (7) days
prior to the date stated above for the hearing. 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 Tuesday, May 12, 2026, which is seven (7) days
prior to the date stated above for the hearing. 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.
This the 9th day of April, 2026.
STATE OIL & GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse S. New
Executive Director
Petitioner' Counsel:
BLAIR LAW FIRM
Post Office Box 321423
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: April 16, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
The Franklin County, Mississippi (FC) is soliciting proposals from
architectural firms for the construction of a new clinic and hospital
building in the Town of Meadville, Mississippi. FC needs to secure
professional architectural services to assist with construction
administration.
architectural firms for the construction of a new clinic and hospital
building in the Town of Meadville, Mississippi. FC needs to secure
professional architectural services to assist with construction
administration.
The Request for Qualifications informational packets are available at
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) (attn: Mike Boleware,
Administrator), 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtain be
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
kmiddleton@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8126.
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) (attn: Mike Boleware,
Administrator), 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtain be
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
kmiddleton@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8126.
You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request,
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital, 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, May 8,
2026.
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital, 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, May 8,
2026.
Publish: April 16 & April 23, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
The Franklin County, Mississippi (FC) is soliciting proposals from
qualified firms or individuals with expertise in the preparation of
Federal and State grant and loan applications and the subsequent
administration of approved project(s) to construct a new clinic and
hospital building in the Town of Meadville, Mississippi FC neds to
secure professional administrative services to assist with preparing
applications and for implementing the project(s) through closeout.
qualified firms or individuals with expertise in the preparation of
Federal and State grant and loan applications and the subsequent
administration of approved project(s) to construct a new clinic and
hospital building in the Town of Meadville, Mississippi FC neds to
secure professional administrative services to assist with preparing
applications and for implementing the project(s) through closeout.
The Request for Qualifications informational packets are available at
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) (attn: Mike Boleware,
Administrator), 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtain be
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
kmiddleton@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8126.
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) (attn: Mike Boleware,
Administrator), 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtain be
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
kmiddleton@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8126.
You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request,
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital, 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, May 8,
2026.
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital, 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, May 8,
2026.
Publish: April 16 & April 23, 2026
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
The Franklin County, Mississippi (FC) is soliciting proposals from
consulting engineering firms with expertises in site preparation,
including road, water and sewer infrastructure, for the construction of
a new clinic and hospital building in the Town of Meadville,
Mississippi. FC needs to secure professional engineering services to
assist with preliminary design and cost estimates, final design, and
construction administration.
consulting engineering firms with expertises in site preparation,
including road, water and sewer infrastructure, for the construction of
a new clinic and hospital building in the Town of Meadville,
Mississippi. FC needs to secure professional engineering services to
assist with preliminary design and cost estimates, final design, and
construction administration.
The Request for Qualifications informational packets are available at
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) (attn: Mike Boleware,
Administrator), 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtain be
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
kmiddleton@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8126.
Franklin County Memorial Hospital (FCMH) (attn: Mike Boleware,
Administrator), 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi and are by
reference made a part of this Notice. Said documents may be obtain be
electronic mail request to the office indicated above at
kmiddleton@fcmh.net, or by calling 601-384-8126.
You are invited to submit a proposal, in accordance with this request,
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital, 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, May 8,
2026.
to the Office of the Administrator of FCMH, Franklin County Memorial
Hospital, 40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi 39653. All
proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, May 8,
2026.
Publish: April 16 & April 23, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CALLIE WROTEN OWEN,
DECEASED
DECEASED
JOSHUA ALEXANDER OWEN, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-09-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Callie Wroten Owen, Deceased, or Other
Unknown Interested Parties
Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint to Admit Copy of Missing
Last Will and Testament to Probate, for Appointment of Executor, for
Issuance of Letters Testamentary, and to Determine Heirship by
Plaintiff, Joshua Alexander Owen.
Last Will and Testament to Probate, for Appointment of Executor, for
Issuance of Letters Testamentary, and to Determine Heirship by
Plaintiff, Joshua Alexander Owen.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 2nd day of June, 2026,
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 2nd day of June, 2026,
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 15th day of April,
2026.
2026.
JILL J. GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith,
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
MSB# 104670
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
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CALLIE WROTEN OWEN,
DECEASED
DECEASED
JOSHUA ALEXANDER OWEN, EXECUTOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-09-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the day of 15th day of
April, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Executor of the Estate of Callie Wroten Owen, 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 forever be barred.
April, 2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned Executor of the Estate of Callie Wroten Owen, 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 forever be barred.
This the 15th day of April, 2026.
JOSHUA ALEXANDER OWEN,
Executor of the Estate of Callie Wroten Owen
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
MSB# 104670
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
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JACOB PURNELL
ELLAWEASE EARLS, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 19CH1:25-PR-72
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS of the Estate of Jacob Purnell
You have been made a respondent in this suit filed in this Court by
Ellawease Earls, Plaintiff seeking to be appointed as administrator of
the Estate of Jacob Purnell.
Ellawease Earls, Plaintiff seeking to be appointed as administrator of
the Estate of Jacob Purnell.
All known and unknown heirs are summoned to attend a hearing on the
Petition to Open the Estate and Appoint Ellawease Earls as the
Administrator at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of June, 2026, in the
Courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse, and in case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the
money or other things demanded in the Petition.
Petition to Open the Estate and Appoint Ellawease Earls as the
Administrator at 9:00 a.m. on the 2nd day of June, 2026, in the
Courtroom of the Franklin County Courthouse, and in case of your failure
to appear and defend, a judgment may be entered against you for the
money or other things demanded in the Petition.
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 the seal of said Court, this the 15th day of
April, 2026.
April, 2026.
(Seal)
JILL JORDAN GILBERT
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
By: Taylor Smith,
D.C.
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
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