Public Notices 05-14-26
May 12, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JAMES W. SMITH DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2026-021
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 28th day of April, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi,
to the undersigned upon the Estate of James W. 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.
by the Chancery Court of the County of Franklin, State of Mississippi,
to the undersigned upon the Estate of James W. 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 28th day of April, 2026
MELBA CAROL SMITH BARFOOT
LANE B. REED
MISS. BAR NO. 10002
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 7, May 14 & May 21, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF THERESA SMITH CARTER,
DECEASED
DECEASED
RICHARD N. CARTER, AMBER CARTER WILLINK, RICHARD JASON CARTER, JUSTIN
N. CARTER, PLAINTIFFS
N. CARTER, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-031-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Theresa Smith Carter, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint filed by Plaintiffs
seeking a Determination of Heirship of Theresa Smith Carter, deceased.
seeking a Determination of Heirship of Theresa Smith Carter, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 30th 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.
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 30th 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.
Issued under my hand and seal of this Court, this 5th day of May, 2026.
JILL J. GILBERT,
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
BY: Tayler Smith,
DEPUTY CLERK
MORGAN HALFORD POORE
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#104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: May 14, May 21 & May 28, 2026
NOTICE TO BIDDERS FOR SEALED BIDS FOR FRANKLIN COUNTY
CATERPILLAR 12H MOTOR GRADER POWERTRAIN REBUILD
Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Board of
Supervisors of Franklin County, MS to receive sealed bids at the
Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi, until the hour of 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, June 4, 2026, for the rebuild/overhaul of a Caterpillar 12H
motograder for District #1 as described below:
Supervisors of Franklin County, MS to receive sealed bids at the
Courthouse in Meadville, Mississippi, until the hour of 10:00 a.m. on
Monday, June 4, 2026, for the rebuild/overhaul of a Caterpillar 12H
motograder for District #1 as described below:
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Rebuild the following components with OEM parts.
• Engine with Reman Long Block, to include Turbo, Oil Coolers, New
Harmonic Balancer, Fuel Injection Pump, Fuel Injectors, Brade Air
Compressor, Water Pump, Starter, Alternator factory installed sensors,
switches, Harnesses, Muffler and Dyno Engine.
Harmonic Balancer, Fuel Injection Pump, Fuel Injectors, Brade Air
Compressor, Water Pump, Starter, Alternator factory installed sensors,
switches, Harnesses, Muffler and Dyno Engine.
• Transmission to include Friction Discs, Bearings, Thrust Washers,
Seals, Solenoid Valces, factory installed sensors, switches, harnesses,
OR Cooler, all Hoses and Bench test.
Seals, Solenoid Valces, factory installed sensors, switches, harnesses,
OR Cooler, all Hoses and Bench test.
• Differential to include Friction Discs, Bearings, Thrust Washers,
Seals, Solenoid Valve & Driveshaft U-Joints.
Seals, Solenoid Valve & Driveshaft U-Joints.
• Tandems to include Gaskets, Seals, Breathers and Drive Chains.
• Final Drives, Brakes, and Parking Brake to include Bearings, Seals,
Discs, Plates, Solenoid Valves and Hoses.
Discs, Plates, Solenoid Valves and Hoses.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Replace with Reman Hydraulic Implement Pump, Reseal both Hydraulic
Control Valves, Reseal Hydraulic Tank, Recondition the A/C System to
include (Compressor, Dryer, Hoses, Evaporator, Condenser, Heater Cor,
Thermostat, Blower Motor, Switches, Harness and Filters), New Seat,
Suspension, Arm Rests and Seat Belt, Floor Mat, 10 Hydraulic HOses
underneath Engine, Steps on LH side of Cab, Drawbar Ball, Socket and
Cap, Bearings and Seals for the Lift Sylinter Yoke.
Control Valves, Reseal Hydraulic Tank, Recondition the A/C System to
include (Compressor, Dryer, Hoses, Evaporator, Condenser, Heater Cor,
Thermostat, Blower Motor, Switches, Harness and Filters), New Seat,
Suspension, Arm Rests and Seat Belt, Floor Mat, 10 Hydraulic HOses
underneath Engine, Steps on LH side of Cab, Drawbar Ball, Socket and
Cap, Bearings and Seals for the Lift Sylinter Yoke.
36-Month, Zero Deductible Powertrain Warranty (5,000 hours, whichever
comes first) with the option to go to 48-Month/6,000 hours.
comes first) with the option to go to 48-Month/6,000 hours.
Provide Rental Grader at half price during the Rebuild.
Rebuild to be done in 75 days, if not met, a loaner Grader will be
provided until Rebuild is complete AND shall have a Dealer Service
facility withing 50 miles of County Barn located at Roxie, MS.
provided until Rebuild is complete AND shall have a Dealer Service
facility withing 50 miles of County Barn located at Roxie, MS.
Published by order of the Franklin County Board of Supervisors this the
4th day of May, 2026.
4th day of May, 2026.
/s/ Jill J. GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK
Publish: May 14 & May 21, 2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that AJFC Community Action Agency, Inc. will
conduct public hearings for the purpose of receiving comments from the
public concerning community needs, agency services, and programs.
conduct public hearings for the purpose of receiving comments from the
public concerning community needs, agency services, and programs.
Public Hearing #3
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: AJFC Franklin County Office - 38 Walnut Street Meadville MS
39653
39653
Public Hearing #4
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: AJFC Claiborne County Office – 1703 Bridewell Lane Port
Gibson MS 39150
Gibson MS 39150
Public Hearing #5
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: AJFC Temporary Office - Antioch Baptist Church 13146 Hwy 51
Hazlehurst MS 39083
Hazlehurst MS 39083
Public Hearing #6
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: AJFC Lawrence County Office – 162 Green Street Monticello
MS 39654
MS 39654
Public Hearing #7
Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: AJFC Jefferson County Office – 225 Community Drive Fayette
MS 39069
MS 39069
All members of the community and other interested persons are encouraged
and invited to attend. For additional information, please contact AJFC
Community Action Agency, Inc. at info@ajfccaa.org or 601.442.8681.
and invited to attend. For additional information, please contact AJFC
Community Action Agency, Inc. at info@ajfccaa.org or 601.442.8681.
Publish: May 14, 2026
NOTICE TO UNKNOWN CREDITORS
OF
THE PORCH ON WALNUT, LLC
Notice is hereby given that The Porch on Walnut, LLC, a Mississippi
limited liability company (the "Company"), has been dissolved on
November 13, 2025, pursuant to Mississippi Code § 79-29-819.
limited liability company (the "Company"), has been dissolved on
November 13, 2025, 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 Tiffiany Clark Kyzar, Manager of The Porch on
Walnut, LLC at110 Matthews Lane Southeast, Bude, Mississippi 39630. 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.
Walnut, LLC at110 Matthews Lane Southeast, Bude, Mississippi 39630. 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 30, day of April, 2026.
THE PORCH ON WALNUT, LLC
BY: TIFFIANY CLARK KYZAR, MANAGER
Publish: May 14, May 21 & May 28, 2026
NOTICE OF RECLASSIFICATION
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, ordered the reclassification of the following described
property from commercial land to forest land by order of the Board dated
April 21, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated § 29-3-39:
Mississippi, ordered the reclassification of the following described
property from commercial land to forest land by order of the Board dated
April 21, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated § 29-3-39:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST
From a concrete monument, found at the Northeast corner of Section 16,
Township 5 North, Range 3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, go South
00 degrees 30 minutes 50 seconds East along the line between Section 16
and 17, Township 5 North, Range 3 East for 1,800.00 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING, being the Northeast corner of within described tract, having
established NAD27, Mississippi West Zone Coordinates of X: 326,812.86
and Y: 333,739.53.
Township 5 North, Range 3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, go South
00 degrees 30 minutes 50 seconds East along the line between Section 16
and 17, Township 5 North, Range 3 East for 1,800.00 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING, being the Northeast corner of within described tract, having
established NAD27, Mississippi West Zone Coordinates of X: 326,812.86
and Y: 333,739.53.
Thence from said point of beginning continue South 00 degrees 30 minutes
50 seconds East along the line between Section 16 and 17, Township 5
North, Range 3 East for 400.00 feet to the Southeast corner of within
described tract, having established coordinates of X: 326,816.45 and Y:
333,339.55; thence leaving said boundary go South 89 degrees 29 minutes
10 seconds West at right angles for 350.00 feet to the Southwest corner
of within described tract, having established coordinates of X:
326,466.46 and Y: 333,336.41; thence go North 00 degrees 30 minutes 50
seconds West, parallel with the line between Sections 16 and 17,
Township 5 North, Range 3 East for 400.00 feet to the Northwest corner
of within described tract, having established coordinates of X:
326,462.88 and Y: 333,736.39; thence go North 89 degrees 29 minutes 10
seconds East for 350.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said within
described tract containing 3.21 acres, situated in Section 16, Township
5 North, Range 3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, as per the map or
plat of survey prepared by Luther L. Marling, Registered Land Surveyor
dated April 12, 2017, revised May 30, 2017 and August 1, 2017, reference
to which is hereby made for all purposes.
50 seconds East along the line between Section 16 and 17, Township 5
North, Range 3 East for 400.00 feet to the Southeast corner of within
described tract, having established coordinates of X: 326,816.45 and Y:
333,339.55; thence leaving said boundary go South 89 degrees 29 minutes
10 seconds West at right angles for 350.00 feet to the Southwest corner
of within described tract, having established coordinates of X:
326,466.46 and Y: 333,336.41; thence go North 00 degrees 30 minutes 50
seconds West, parallel with the line between Sections 16 and 17,
Township 5 North, Range 3 East for 400.00 feet to the Northwest corner
of within described tract, having established coordinates of X:
326,462.88 and Y: 333,736.39; thence go North 89 degrees 29 minutes 10
seconds East for 350.00 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Said within
described tract containing 3.21 acres, situated in Section 16, Township
5 North, Range 3 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, as per the map or
plat of survey prepared by Luther L. Marling, Registered Land Surveyor
dated April 12, 2017, revised May 30, 2017 and August 1, 2017, reference
to which is hereby made for all purposes.
Any and all parties having an interest in the above described lands are
hereby given notice that they have a right to appeal and object to the
reclassification as made. All objections must be reduced to writing and
filed with the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County within thirty (30) days
from the date of final publication. The classification as to such
parcels of land shall be made final after this date. A copy of the
order for reclassification is on file with the Superintendent of
Education of Franklin County, Mississippi.
hereby given notice that they have a right to appeal and object to the
reclassification as made. All objections must be reduced to writing and
filed with the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County within thirty (30) days
from the date of final publication. The classification as to such
parcels of land shall be made final after this date. A copy of the
order for reclassification is on file with the Superintendent of
Education of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 21st day of April 2026.
Mississippi, adopted on the 21st day of April 2026.
CHRIS KENT,
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
Publish: May 14, May 21 & May 28, 2026
NOTICE OF RECLASSIFICATION
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, ordered the reclassification of the following described
property from farm residential land to other land by order of the Board
dated April 21, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated § 29-3-39:
Mississippi, ordered the reclassification of the following described
property from farm residential land to other land by order of the Board
dated April 21, 2026, pursuant to Mississippi Code Annotated § 29-3-39:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
Starting at the Northeast (NE) corner of Section 16, run West 8 chains
on Section line between Sections 9 and 16; thence South 13-½ chains to
old Meadville and Brookhaven Public Road; the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
herein described lands.
on Section line between Sections 9 and 16; thence South 13-½ chains to
old Meadville and Brookhaven Public Road; the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
herein described lands.
Thence from the Point of Beginning, run West with the bearings of the
old road to a point on the Western line of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4)
of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence South along the Western line of the Southeast
Quarter (SE1/4) to the North right-of-way of the Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad; thence West along the North right-of-way of the Illinois
Central Gulf Railroad to the Section Line; thence East to Southeast (SE)
corner of Section 16; thence North on Section line between 15 and 16 to
the South right-of-way of U.S. Highway #84; thence West along the South
right-of-way of U.S. Highway #84 to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
old road to a point on the Western line of the Southeast Quarter (SE1/4)
of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence South along the Western line of the Southeast
Quarter (SE1/4) to the North right-of-way of the Illinois Central Gulf
Railroad; thence West along the North right-of-way of the Illinois
Central Gulf Railroad to the Section Line; thence East to Southeast (SE)
corner of Section 16; thence North on Section line between 15 and 16 to
the South right-of-way of U.S. Highway #84; thence West along the South
right-of-way of U.S. Highway #84 to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Being 160 acres, more or less, in Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4
East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
A parcel of land containing 17.62 acres, more or less, and being
situated in the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 16, Township 6
North, Range· 4 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, and being further
shown on plat by Keith Zimmerman, licensed surveyor, dated March 7,
2017. Reference bearing for said survey based on geodetic G.P.S.
bearings on February 28, 2017 and said parcel being more particularly
described by metes and bounds as follows:
situated in the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of Section 16, Township 6
North, Range· 4 East, Franklin County, Mississippi, and being further
shown on plat by Keith Zimmerman, licensed surveyor, dated March 7,
2017. Reference bearing for said survey based on geodetic G.P.S.
bearings on February 28, 2017 and said parcel being more particularly
described by metes and bounds as follows:
Commence from a found concrete monument marking the Northeast corner of
Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence run South 01 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East
along the East line of Section 16 for a distance of 646.00 feet to the
Southern right of way line of U.S. Highway 84 (F.A.P. f-015-1(15) and a
set half (1/2) inch iron pin and the POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel
herein described;
Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; thence run South 01 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East
along the East line of Section 16 for a distance of 646.00 feet to the
Southern right of way line of U.S. Highway 84 (F.A.P. f-015-1(15) and a
set half (1/2) inch iron pin and the POINT OF BEGINNING for the parcel
herein described;
From said POINT OF BEGINNING thence run along said East line of said
Section 16, South 01 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance
of 1312.57 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron pin witness corner; thence
run South 01 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 62.78
feet to the center of Ladds Branch; thence run along the center of said
branch the following calls:
Section 16, South 01 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance
of 1312.57 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron pin witness corner; thence
run South 01 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 62.78
feet to the center of Ladds Branch; thence run along the center of said
branch the following calls:
North 88 degrees 37 minutes 19 seconds West 25.45 feet
South 21 degrees 02 minutes 25 seconds West 75.71 feet
South 64 degrees 28 minutes 17 seconds West 179.52 feet
North 16 degrees 14 minutes 29 seconds West 161.91 feet
South 80 degrees 52 minutes 01 seconds West 177 .29 feet
North 09 degrees 52 minutes 36 seconds East 113.87 feet
North 79 degrees 27 minutes 35 seconds West 130.43 feet
Thence run North 67 degrees 16 minutes 26 seconds West for a distance of
317.80 feet to the intersection of said stream with the center of the
old public road; thence leaving said branch run North 05 degrees 17
minutes 27 seconds
old public road; thence leaving said branch run North 05 degrees 17
minutes 27 seconds
East for a distance of 36.20 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron witness
pin in the center of the old public road; thence continue along said
road North 05 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of
237.37 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron pin; thence continue along
said road North 15 degrees 07 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of
231.09 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron pin on the Southern right of
way of U.S. Highway 84; thence run along said right of way North 62
degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 224.87 feet to a
found concrete right of way marker; thence run North 22 degrees 33
minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 111.80 feet to a found
concrete right of way marker; thence run North 49 degrees 07 minutes 35
seconds East for a distance of 550 feet to a found concrete right of way
marker; thence run North 37 degrees 48 minutes 59 seconds East for a
distance of 93.08 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING as per the map or plat
of survey by Keith Zimmerman, licensed surveyor, dated March 7, 2017
filed of record in Franklin County, Mississippi Plat Book 11 Page 25.
pin in the center of the old public road; thence continue along said
road North 05 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds East for a distance of
237.37 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron pin; thence continue along
said road North 15 degrees 07 minutes 29 seconds East for a distance of
231.09 feet to a set half (1/2) inch iron pin on the Southern right of
way of U.S. Highway 84; thence run along said right of way North 62
degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of 224.87 feet to a
found concrete right of way marker; thence run North 22 degrees 33
minutes 40 seconds East for a distance of 111.80 feet to a found
concrete right of way marker; thence run North 49 degrees 07 minutes 35
seconds East for a distance of 550 feet to a found concrete right of way
marker; thence run North 37 degrees 48 minutes 59 seconds East for a
distance of 93.08 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING as per the map or plat
of survey by Keith Zimmerman, licensed surveyor, dated March 7, 2017
filed of record in Franklin County, Mississippi Plat Book 11 Page 25.
The above described lands being 142.38 acres, more or less, in Section
16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin County, Mississippi.
AND ALSO
SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST
A parcel of land containing 2.71 acres, more or less, situated in the
Northeast ¼ of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi as shown on the plat of survey prepared by Joe W.
Byrd and Associates, Inc. dated September 14, 2023 (geodetic bearings
used during survey based on RTK GPS observations) and described in
particular as follows;
Northeast ¼ of Section 16, Township 6 North, Range 4 East, Franklin
County, Mississippi as shown on the plat of survey prepared by Joe W.
Byrd and Associates, Inc. dated September 14, 2023 (geodetic bearings
used during survey based on RTK GPS observations) and described in
particular as follows;
Commencing at a concrete monument marking the Northeast corner of said
Section 16:
Section 16:
THENCE West for a distance of 698.32 feet;
THENCE South for a distance of 1286.45 feet to a ½ inch iron pin on the
South right of way of U. S. Highway 84 marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of
the property herein described.
South right of way of U. S. Highway 84 marking the POINT OF BEGINNING of
the property herein described.
THENCE away from said right of way along the center of an old road bed
the following four calls:
the following four calls:
THENCE South 15 degrees 07 minutes 29 seconds West for a distance of
231.09 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
231.09 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
THENCE South 05 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds West for a distance of
237.37 feet to a ½ inch iron pin on the North side of Ladds Branch;
237.37 feet to a ½ inch iron pin on the North side of Ladds Branch;
THENCE continue South 05 degrees 17 minutes 27 seconds West for a
distance of 36.20 feet to a point in said branch;
distance of 36.20 feet to a point in said branch;
THENCE away from said branch South 07 degrees 34 minutes 32 seconds West
for a distance of 57.28 feet to a ½ inch iron pin in the aforesaid old
road bed;
for a distance of 57.28 feet to a ½ inch iron pin in the aforesaid old
road bed;
THENCE away from said old road bed along a line that is approximately 20
feet south and parallel with the South bank of said Ladds Branch the
following four calls:
feet south and parallel with the South bank of said Ladds Branch the
following four calls:
THENCE North 56 degrees 09 minutes 20 seconds West for a distance of
79.05 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
79.05 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
THENCE North 77 degrees 29 minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of
126.78 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
126.78 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
THENCE North 79 degrees 22 minutes 59 seconds West for a distance of
177.50 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
177.50 feet to a ½ inch iron pin;
THENCE North 49 degrees 18 minutes 22 seconds West for a distance of
58.23 feet to a ½ inch iron pin and the South right of way of the
aforesaid U. S. Highway 84;
58.23 feet to a ½ inch iron pin and the South right of way of the
aforesaid U. S. Highway 84;
THENCE North 49 degrees 06 minutes 43 seconds East for a distance of
571.50 feet along said right of way to a concrete right of way marker;
571.50 feet along said right of way to a concrete right of way marker;
THENCE North 62 degrees 27 minutes 26 seconds East for a distance of
77.90 feet along said right of way to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
77.90 feet along said right of way to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Together with and subject to covenants, easements, and restrictions of
record.
record.
Being a portion of the lands leased by Jackie L. Priest by Agricultural
Lease Contract from the Franklin County Board of Education dated August
28, 2017, and filed of record in Deed Book Y-13, Pages 59-65 among the
land records in Franklin County, Mississippi.
Lease Contract from the Franklin County Board of Education dated August
28, 2017, and filed of record in Deed Book Y-13, Pages 59-65 among the
land records in Franklin County, Mississippi.
Any and all parties having an interest in the above described lands are
hereby given notice that they have a right to appeal and object to the
reclassification as made. All objections must be reduced to writing and
filed with the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County within thirty (30) days
from the date of final publication. The classification as to such
parcels of land shall be made final after this date. A copy of the
order for reclassification is on file with the Superintendent of
Education of Franklin County, Mississippi.
hereby given notice that they have a right to appeal and object to the
reclassification as made. All objections must be reduced to writing and
filed with the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County within thirty (30) days
from the date of final publication. The classification as to such
parcels of land shall be made final after this date. A copy of the
order for reclassification is on file with the Superintendent of
Education of Franklin County, Mississippi.
Published by Order of the Board of Education of Franklin County,
Mississippi, adopted on the 21st day of April, 2026.
Mississippi, adopted on the 21st day of April, 2026.
CHRIS KENT,
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
Publish: May 14, May 21 & May 28, 2026
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 September 5, 1991, executed by
HENRY TAYLOR, JR. conveying certain real property therein described to
LARRY C. SMITH, COUNTY SUPERVISOR, as Trustee, for UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 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
September 5, 1991, in Book 187, Page 331; and
and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated September 5, 1991, executed by
HENRY TAYLOR, JR. conveying certain real property therein described to
LARRY C. SMITH, COUNTY SUPERVISOR, as Trustee, for UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 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
September 5, 1991, in Book 187, Page 331; and
WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was transferred
and assigned to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) OR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, FORMERLY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION; and
and assigned to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ACTING THROUGH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL HOUSING SERVICE (RHS) OR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, FORMERLY FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION; 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 June 11, 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 June 11, 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:
LOT 4 OF BLOCK 9 OF THE TOWN OF ROXIE AS SHOWN BY THE MAP OR PLAT OF
SURVEY THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING ONE OF THE LOTS CONVEYED BY WINFIELD H.
WORLEY TO VADA MAE WORLEY BY DEED DATED MAY 6, 1968, AND RECORDED IN
LAND DEED BOOK J-6, AT PAGE 285. BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO
GROVER C. DICKEY AND WIFE, VADA MAE DICKEY FROM VADA MAE DICKEY BY
WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 27, 1971, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK
R-6, PAGE 52.
SURVEY THEREOF ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING ONE OF THE LOTS CONVEYED BY WINFIELD H.
WORLEY TO VADA MAE WORLEY BY DEED DATED MAY 6, 1968, AND RECORDED IN
LAND DEED BOOK J-6, AT PAGE 285. BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO
GROVER C. DICKEY AND WIFE, VADA MAE DICKEY FROM VADA MAE DICKEY BY
WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 27, 1971, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE
OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK
R-6, PAGE 52.
LOT 5 OF BLOCK 9 OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY OF THE TOWN OF ROXIE,
MISSISSIPPI, AS PER THE MAP OR PLAT OF SURVEY THEREOF ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING THE
LANDS CONVEYED BY MARY JO MCLELLAND, GUARDIAN, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 15,
1970, AND RECORDED IN LAND DEED BOOK N-6, AT PAGE 559, AND CONVEYED BY
MARY JO MCLELLAND BY WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 15, 1970, AND RECORDED
IN LAND DEED BOOK N-6, AT PAGE 561.
MISSISSIPPI, AS PER THE MAP OR PLAT OF SURVEY THEREOF ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING THE
LANDS CONVEYED BY MARY JO MCLELLAND, GUARDIAN, BY DEED DATED OCTOBER 15,
1970, AND RECORDED IN LAND DEED BOOK N-6, AT PAGE 559, AND CONVEYED BY
MARY JO MCLELLAND BY WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 15, 1970, AND RECORDED
IN LAND DEED BOOK N-6, AT PAGE 561.
BEING A PART OF THE LANDS CONVEYED TO GROVER C. DICKEY AND WIFE, VADA
DICKEY FROM GROVER C. DICKEY AND WIFE, VADA DICKEY BY WARRANTY DEED
DATED OCTOBER 27, 1971, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK R-6,
PAGE 51.
DICKEY FROM GROVER C. DICKEY AND WIFE, VADA DICKEY BY WARRANTY DEED
DATED OCTOBER 27, 1971, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK R-6,
PAGE 51.
BEING THE LANDS CONVEYED TO VADA MAE DICKEY FROM GROVER C. DICKEY AND
WIFE, VADA MAE DICKEY BY WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 29, 1977, AND FILED
FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK G-7, PAGES 124-125.
WIFE, VADA MAE DICKEY BY WARRANTY DEED DATED APRIL 29, 1977, AND FILED
FOR RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK G-7, PAGES 124-125.
BEING THE LANDS CONVEYED TO VADA MAE WORLEY DICKEY FROM GROVER C. DICKEY
BY WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 27, 1971, AND FILED FOR RECORD ON JULY
16, 1984, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK W-7, PAGES 684-685.
BY WARRANTY DEED DATED OCTOBER 27, 1971, AND FILED FOR RECORD ON JULY
16, 1984, IN THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK W-7, PAGES 684-685.
BEING THE LANDS CONVEYED TO WENDALL KEITH BONDS FROM VADA MAE WORLERY
DICKEY BY WARRANTY DEED WITH RESERVATION OF LIFE ESTATE DATED JULY 23,
1985, AND FILED FOR RECORD ON JUNE 2, 1989, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK M-8,
PAGES 407-408.
DICKEY BY WARRANTY DEED WITH RESERVATION OF LIFE ESTATE DATED JULY 23,
1985, AND FILED FOR RECORD ON JUNE 2, 1989, IN THE OFFICE OF THE
CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND DEED BOOK M-8,
PAGES 407-408.
BEING THE LANDS CONVEYED TO VADA WORLEY DICKEY FROM WENDALL KEITH BONDS
BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED AUGUST 12, 1991, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND
DEED BOOK V-8, PAGES 364-365. SUBJECT TO ALL VALID AND SUBSISTING OIL,
GAS AND MINERAL LEASES, RESERVATIONS AND CONVEYANCES OF RECORD IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AFFECTING
THE SUBJECT LAND.
BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED AUGUST 12, 1991, AND FILED FOR RECORD IN
THE OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, IN LAND
DEED BOOK V-8, PAGES 364-365. SUBJECT TO ALL VALID AND SUBSISTING OIL,
GAS AND MINERAL LEASES, RESERVATIONS AND CONVEYANCES OF RECORD IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHANCERY CLERK OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AFFECTING
THE SUBJECT LAND.
SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL UTILITY, PIPELINE AND/OR ROADWAY EASEMENTS OR
RIGHTS-OF-WAY AFFECTING THE SUBJECT LAND WHETHER SUCH EASEMENTS AND/OR
RIGHTS-OF-WAY ARE OF USE OR OF RECORD AMONGST THE RECORD OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY AFFECTING THE SUBJECT LAND WHETHER SUCH EASEMENTS AND/OR
RIGHTS-OF-WAY ARE OF USE OR OF RECORD AMONGST THE RECORD OF FRANKLIN
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be
294 4TH ST, 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.
294 4TH ST, 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. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
convey only such title as is vested in me as Substitute Trustee. The
sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not
prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (2) to final confirmation and
audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed,
and (3) purchaser's tendering to Rubin Lublin, LLC, anti-money
laundering information as required pursuant to the FinCEN Real Estate
Report Rule. Failure to provide information, could result in rescission
of the sale.
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: 05/14/2026, 05/21/2026, 05/28/2026, 06/04/2026
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