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Public Notices 08-13-26
August 11, 2026
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
TOWN OF MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town
of Meadville, Mississippi, have adopted a Resolution declaring their
intention to levy a Three Percent (3%) tax upon the gross proceeds from
room rentals of hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts located within the
corporate limits of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, excluding room
rentals for periods of thirty (30) consecutive days or more, and have
called a special election upon the question of whether such tax shall be
imposed. "Hotel," "motel," or "bed and breakfast" means any
establishment engaged in the business of furnishing or providing rooms
intended or designed for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to
transient guests, where the establishment consists of six (6) or more
guest rooms.
of Meadville, Mississippi, have adopted a Resolution declaring their
intention to levy a Three Percent (3%) tax upon the gross proceeds from
room rentals of hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts located within the
corporate limits of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, excluding room
rentals for periods of thirty (30) consecutive days or more, and have
called a special election upon the question of whether such tax shall be
imposed. "Hotel," "motel," or "bed and breakfast" means any
establishment engaged in the business of furnishing or providing rooms
intended or designed for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes to
transient guests, where the establishment consists of six (6) or more
guest rooms.
The Mayor and Board of Aldermen recognize that Meadville and Franklin
County offer unique recreational opportunities, community events, and
attractions that contribute to the local economy and community spirit.
Revenue generated by the proposed tax would be used to promote tourism
and support parks and recreational opportunities that benefit residents
and visitors alike, strengthen local businesses, encourage continued
investment in the community, and enhance the quality of life enjoyed by
the citizens of the Town of Meadville.
County offer unique recreational opportunities, community events, and
attractions that contribute to the local economy and community spirit.
Revenue generated by the proposed tax would be used to promote tourism
and support parks and recreational opportunities that benefit residents
and visitors alike, strengthen local businesses, encourage continued
investment in the community, and enhance the quality of life enjoyed by
the citizens of the Town of Meadville.
The special election shall be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the
regular polling place within the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, being
Meadville Town Hall, during the hours prescribed by law, being 7:00 A.M.
until 7:00 P.M.
regular polling place within the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, being
Meadville Town Hall, during the hours prescribed by law, being 7:00 A.M.
until 7:00 P.M.
At such election, the following question shall be submitted to the
qualified electors of the Town of Meadville:
qualified electors of the Town of Meadville:
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR OR AGAINST A LODGING TAX
FOR PURPOSES OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Shall the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, levy a Three Percent (3%) tax
upon the gross proceeds from room rentals of hotels, motels and bed and
breakfasts located within the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, excluding
room rentals for periods of third (30) consecutive days or more, with
the proceeds of such tax to be used to promote tourism and parks and
recreation within the Town?
upon the gross proceeds from room rentals of hotels, motels and bed and
breakfasts located within the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, excluding
room rentals for periods of third (30) consecutive days or more, with
the proceeds of such tax to be used to promote tourism and parks and
recreation within the Town?
____ FOR THE TAX
____ AGAINST THE TAX
If sixty percent (60%) or more of the qualified electors voting in the
election vote in favor of the levy of the tax, the tax shall become
effective on January 1, 2027.
election vote in favor of the levy of the tax, the tax shall become
effective on January 1, 2027.
This Notice of Special Election is published pursuant to Section 3 of
the Senate Bill No. 2262, 2026 Regular Session, Laws of the State of
Mississippi.
the Senate Bill No. 2262, 2026 Regular Session, Laws of the State of
Mississippi.
WITNESS MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL of the Town of Meadville, Mississippi,
this the 9th day of June, 2026.
this the 9th day of June, 2026.
TOWN OF MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
/s/ Leslie Thompson
LESLIE THOMPSON
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF
MEADVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
(Seal)
Publish: July 30, Aug. 6, Aug. 13 & Aug. 20, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND ESTATE OF MARCUS LEE
COTHREN, DECEASED
COTHREN, DECEASED
CAUSE #2026-54(WS)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
WHEREAS, on the 27th day of July, 2026, in Cause No.: 2026-54, Letters
Testamentary in the Estate of MARCUS LEE COTHREN, Deceased, were granted
and issued out of the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned as Executor;
Testamentary in the Estate of MARCUS LEE COTHREN, Deceased, were granted
and issued out of the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to
the undersigned as Executor;
NOW, THEREFORE, all persons having claims against the estate of said
Decedent are hereby noticed and required to have the same probated,
registered and allowed by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi, within ninety (90) days after the date of the first
publication of this notice, and all claims not so probated, registered
and allowed within ninety (90) days will be forever barred.
Decedent are hereby noticed and required to have the same probated,
registered and allowed by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Franklin
County, Mississippi, within ninety (90) days after the date of the first
publication of this notice, and all claims not so probated, registered
and allowed within ninety (90) days will be forever barred.
WITNESS my signature on this the 27th day of July, 2026
/s/ Paul C. Cothren
PAUL C. COTHREN
Executor of the Estate of MARCUS LEE COTHREN, Deceased
/s/ Lucien C. Gwin, III
Lucien C. Gwin, III
MS Bar No.: 5087
Gwin, Punches & Kelley, LLP
P.O. Box 1344
Natchez, MS 39121
Telephone: (601) 446-6621
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
JON JOSEPH RATCLIFF, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 26-0049-DKH
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administration having been granted and issued upon the Estate
of Jon Joseph Ratcliff, Deceased, on the 15th day of May, 2026. This is
to give notice to all persons having claims against said estate to
probate and register same with the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi, within ninety (90) days from the first publication date of
this Notice to Creditors. A failure to do so within said time will
forever bar the same.
of Jon Joseph Ratcliff, Deceased, on the 15th day of May, 2026. This is
to give notice to all persons having claims against said estate to
probate and register same with the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County,
Mississippi, within ninety (90) days from the first publication date of
this Notice to Creditors. A failure to do so within said time will
forever bar the same.
This 3rd day of August, 2026.
Jill Jordan Gilbert
JILL JORDAN GILBERT, Administratrix
RONALD L. WHITTINGTON
WHITTINGTON LAW FIRM, PC
Post Office drawer 1919
McComb, MS 39649-1919
O. 601-684-8888
F. 601-684-9709
MSB #7173
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP OF SYLVIA NELL BRADFORD
MOORE, DECEASED
MOORE, DECEASED
MERCEDES WASHINGTON, CASSANDRA WASHINGTON, ROBERT WASHINGTON, AND
DONOVAN DESHAWN MOORE, PLAINTIFFS
DONOVAN DESHAWN MOORE, PLAINTIFFS
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-056-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Sylvia Nell Bradford Moore, 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 seeking a Determination of Heirship of Sylvia
Nell Bradford Moore, deceased.
Heirship by Plaintiffs seeking a Determination of Heirship of Sylvia
Nell Bradford Moore, deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 6th day of October,
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 6th day of October,
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 6th day of August,
2026.
2026.
JILL 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
Electronic Mail: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB#104670
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Publish: Aug. 13, Aug. 20 & Aug. 27, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF MISS-LOU OPERATING, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN THE TOM BRANCH
FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR WELLS LOCATED IN THE TOM BRANCH
FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 302-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TAKE NOTICE that Miss-Lou Operating, LLC ("Petitioner") has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the following wells ("the Wells") in the Tom
Branch Field, Franklin County, Mississippi:
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board under the above
docket requesting an extension of the inactive well classification under
Statewide Rule 28 for the following wells ("the Wells") in the Tom
Branch Field, Franklin County, Mississippi:
1. Seale-Newman No. 1, 23-037-20077
2. Seale-Newman No. 2, 23-037-20088
3. Seale-Newman No. 3, 23-037-20096
4. Seale-Newman No. 4, 23-037-20100
5. Seale-Newman No. 5, 23-037-20104
6. Seale-Newman No. 7, 23-037-20108
7. Seale-Newman No. 8, 23-037-20109
8. Seale-Newman No. 9, 23-037-20116
9. Seale-Newman No. 12, 23-037-20252
The Petition in this matter is on file in the records in the office of
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and may there be examined.
The Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 16th day of
September, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
September, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
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 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 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 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 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 the Board may adopt an order concerning a Petition which
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
may differ from the relief requested by the Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
DATED this the 10th day of August, 2026.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL & GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jess S. New
Jess S. New
Executive Director
PETITIONER'S COUNSEL:
William F. Blair
BLAIR LAW FIRM, P.A.
Post Office Box 321423
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: August 13, 2026
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