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Public Notices 09-17-26
September 15, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, CHARLES JOSEPH STEWART and STEPHANIE STEWART executed a Deed of
Trust on December 10, 2024, to Wayne Dowdy, Trustee for the use and
benefit of Mary Ann Castello, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the
Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in
Instrument No. 77628, Bk DOT 2024 Pg 7225, which Deed of Trust secured
the payment of an indebtedness therein described; and
Trust on December 10, 2024, to Wayne Dowdy, Trustee for the use and
benefit of Mary Ann Castello, which Deed of Trust is recorded in the
Office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin County, Mississippi, in
Instrument No. 77628, Bk DOT 2024 Pg 7225, which Deed of Trust secured
the payment of an indebtedness therein described; and
WHEREAS, on the 20th day of August, 2026, Mary Ann Castello did nominate
and appoint SHARON L. RIMES as substituted trustee to act in the place
and stead of the said Wayne Dowdy, as recorded in Instrument No. 80724,
Bk DOT 2026 Pg 4774, in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi; and
and appoint SHARON L. RIMES as substituted trustee to act in the place
and stead of the said Wayne Dowdy, as recorded in Instrument No. 80724,
Bk DOT 2026 Pg 4774, in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Franklin
County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness
secured by said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned to execute its trust;
secured by said Deed of Trust, and the holder of said Deed of Trust,
having requested the undersigned to execute its trust;
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, Sharon L. Rimes,
Substituted Trustee, shall on the 28th day of September, A.D., 2026,
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being the legal hours,
from the main front door of the Frankllin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi, offer for sale at public outcry
and shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described real property, lying and being situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, to-wit:
Substituted Trustee, shall on the 28th day of September, A.D., 2026,
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., being the legal hours,
from the main front door of the Frankllin County Courthouse in
Meadville, Franklin County, Mississippi, offer for sale at public outcry
and shall sell to the highest and best bidder for cash the following
described real property, lying and being situated in Franklin County,
Mississippi, to-wit:
PARCEL 1:
The bearings in this description are grid based on the Mississippi SPCS
(West Zone).
(West Zone).
A parcel of land located in parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
37.23 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron rebar, said rebar marking the POINT
OF BEGINNING of this description.
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
37.23 feet to a found 1/2 inch iron rebar, said rebar marking the POINT
OF BEGINNING of this description.
THENCE continue along said East line South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15
Seconds West a distance of 174.94 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N:
687148.46', E: 2195156.90'); THENCE leaving said East line, run South 82
Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds West a distance of 573.36 feet to a
mag-nail with washer set in the center of a public paved road known as
Nunnery Road; THENCE run along the center of said road the following
calls: North 03 Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 167.13
feet to a point, and North 01 Degrees 42 Minutes 10 Seconds West a
distance of 84.56 feet to a found P/K nail; THENCE leaving the center of
said road, run North 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 54 Seconds East a distance of
582.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements,
restrictions, and other documents of record. Also subject to the rights
of the public in and to that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Seconds West a distance of 174.94 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N:
687148.46', E: 2195156.90'); THENCE leaving said East line, run South 82
Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds West a distance of 573.36 feet to a
mag-nail with washer set in the center of a public paved road known as
Nunnery Road; THENCE run along the center of said road the following
calls: North 03 Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 167.13
feet to a point, and North 01 Degrees 42 Minutes 10 Seconds West a
distance of 84.56 feet to a found P/K nail; THENCE leaving the center of
said road, run North 89 Degrees 40 Minutes 54 Seconds East a distance of
582.41 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements,
restrictions, and other documents of record. Also subject to the rights
of the public in and to that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Containing 2.83 Acres
See Survey Plat by Hunter Newman dated July 30, 2024.
PARCEL 2:
The bearings in this description are grid based on the Mississippi SPCS
(West Zone).
(West Zone).
A parcel of land located in parts of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
212.17 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N: 687148.46', E:
2195156.90'), said rebar marking the PPOINT OF BEGINNING of this
description.
1/4 of Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi and being described as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2 inch
iron rebar (N: 687360.61', E: 2195158.27') and channel iron found
marking the Northeast corner of the Southeast 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4
of said Section 24, Township 5 North, Range 5 East, Franklin County,
Mississippi; THENCE run along the East line of said Southeast 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15 Seconds West a distance of
212.17 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar (N: 687148.46', E:
2195156.90'), said rebar marking the PPOINT OF BEGINNING of this
description.
THENCE continue along said East line South 00 Degrees 22 Minutes 15
Seconds West a distance of 232.28 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE leaving said East line, run South 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds West a distance of 126.27 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE run North 17 Degrees 17 Minutes 57 Seconds West a distance of
62.23 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar; THENCE run South 72 Degrees 42
Minutes 03 Seconds West a distance of 381.56 feet to a point in the
center of a public paved road known as Nunnery Road, said point
witnessed by a 3/8 inch iron rebar found North 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds East a distance of 30.73 feet; THENCE run along the center of
said road the following calls: North 16 Degrees 49 Minutes 45 Seconds
West a distance of 110.94 feet to a point, North 13 Degrees 48 Minutes
05 Seconds West a distance of 124.48 feet to a point, and North 03
Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 17.23 feet to a set
mag-nail with washer; THENCE leaving the center of said road and run
North 82 Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 573.36 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements, restrictions, and other
documents of record. Also subject to the rights of the public in and to
that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Seconds West a distance of 232.28 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE leaving said East line, run South 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds West a distance of 126.27 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar;
THENCE run North 17 Degrees 17 Minutes 57 Seconds West a distance of
62.23 feet to a set 1/2 inch iron rebar; THENCE run South 72 Degrees 42
Minutes 03 Seconds West a distance of 381.56 feet to a point in the
center of a public paved road known as Nunnery Road, said point
witnessed by a 3/8 inch iron rebar found North 72 Degrees 42 Minutes 03
Seconds East a distance of 30.73 feet; THENCE run along the center of
said road the following calls: North 16 Degrees 49 Minutes 45 Seconds
West a distance of 110.94 feet to a point, North 13 Degrees 48 Minutes
05 Seconds West a distance of 124.48 feet to a point, and North 03
Degrees 45 Minutes 20 Seconds West a distance of 17.23 feet to a set
mag-nail with washer; THENCE leaving the center of said road and run
North 82 Degrees 01 Minutes 13 Seconds East a distance of 573.36 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to easements, restrictions, and other
documents of record. Also subject to the rights of the public in and to
that portion known as Nunnery Road.
Containing 2.83 Acres
See Survey Plat by Hunter Newman dated July 30, 2024.
I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 26th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Sharon L. Rimes, Substituted Trustee
SHARON L. RIMES, SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
CERTIFICATE
I do hereby certify that I have this day posted or caused to be posted a
true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Substituted Trustee's
Notice of Sale on the bulletin board at the Courthouse in Meadville,
Franklin County, Mississippi.
true and correct copy of the above and foregoing Substituted Trustee's
Notice of Sale on the bulletin board at the Courthouse in Meadville,
Franklin County, Mississippi.
THIS, the 26th day of August, 2026.
/s/ Sharon L. Rimes, Substituted Trustee
SHARON L. RIMES, SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
PREPARED BY:
WAYNE DOWDY, MSB #6177
ATTORNEY AT LAW
215 East Bay Street
Post Office Box 30
Magnolia, Mississippi 39652
(601) 783-6600
Publish: September 3, September 10, September 17 & September 24, 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: JAMERSON BROWN
AND
DARNELL MOORE
AND
HELEN PARKER BROWN
AND
TIFFANY BROWN
AND
THOMAS BROWN
AND
MESCHELL THOMPSON
AND
MELVIN THOMPSON
AND
KENNY FULTON
AND
KENNEF FULTON
AND
GEORGIA WALKER
AND
MYRON THOMAS
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; Myron
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; Myron
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 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 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 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 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 3rd day of
September, 2026.
September, 2026.
JILL JORDAN GILBERT,
CHANCERY CLERK,
FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Tayler Smith
Deputy Clerk
Publish: September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH CATHERINE HARVILL, DECEASED
GENETTE HUNT, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-066-WS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters of Administrator having been granted on the 31st day of August,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Sarah Catherine Harvill,
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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Franklin County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned Administrator upon the Estate of Sarah Catherine Harvill,
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 4th day of September, 2026.
GENETTE HUNT,
Administrator
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
Email: halford@halfordlawfirm.com
MSB# 104670
ATTORNEY FOR THE ESTATE
Publish: September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARAH CATHERINE HARVILL, DECEASED
GENETTE HUNT, ADMINISTRATOR
CAUSE NO. 19-2026-pr-066-WS
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The Unknown Heirs at Law of Sarah Catherine Harvill, Deceased, or
Other Unknown Interested Parties
Other Unknown Interested Parties
You have been made a Defendant in the Complaint for Administration of
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiffs David Randall
Harvill and Genette Hunt.
Estate, for Appointment of Administrator, for Issuance of Letters of
Administration and to Determine Heirship by Plaintiffs David Randall
Harvill and Genette Hunt.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint filed
against you in this action at 10:30 A.M. on the 3rd day of November,
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 3rd day of November,
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 31st day of August,
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 ESTATE
Publish: September 10, September 17 & September 24, 2026
NOTICE
OF
INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE THE PUBLIC WATERS OF
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of November, 2024, Franklin
County Water Association, Inc., P.O. Box 716, Meadville, MS 39653, filed
applications for permits to continue to divert or withdraw the public
waters of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use from the Miocene
Aquifer System, in the county of Franklin, for Public Water Systems
purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amounts of water at
the indicated locations:
County Water Association, Inc., P.O. Box 716, Meadville, MS 39653, filed
applications for permits to continue to divert or withdraw the public
waters of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use from the Miocene
Aquifer System, in the county of Franklin, for Public Water Systems
purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amounts of water at
the indicated locations:
PERMIT #: MS-GW-00498
VOLUME: 0.25 MG/D
RATE: 325 GPM
LOCATION: NW, SW, S 30, T07N, R02E
PERMIT #: MS-GW-00499
VOLUME: 0.25 MG/D
RATE: 320 GPM
LOCATION: SW, SE, S34, T06N, R03E
PERMIT #: MS-GW-00500
VOLUME: 0.04 MG/D
RATE: 195 GPM
LOCATION: NE, SE, S10, T05N, R04E
PERMIT #: MS-GW-15825
VOLUME: 0.02 MG/D
RATE: 150 GPM
LOCATION: SW, SE, S14, T06N, R04E
PERMIT #: MS-GW-15990
VOLUME: 0.10 MG/D
RATE: 350 GPM
LOCATION: IR, IR, S20, T07N, R02E
Any person, firm, association or corporation deeming that the granting
of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to
utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit
Board of the State of Mississippi, TTN: Austin Brister, P.O. Box 2309,
Jackson, Mississippi, 39225, setting forth all reasons why said
applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received
within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, permits will
be issued on or after ten (10) days following the publication date.
of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to
utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit
Board of the State of Mississippi, TTN: Austin Brister, P.O. Box 2309,
Jackson, Mississippi, 39225, setting forth all reasons why said
applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received
within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, permits will
be issued on or after ten (10) days following the publication date.
If protested, the applications will be taken for consideration by the
Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East
Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after Tuesday, the 10th day of
November 2026, at which time all interested persons may appear and be
heard by the Permit Board.
Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East
Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after Tuesday, the 10th day of
November 2026, at which time all interested persons may appear and be
heard by the Permit Board.
OFFICE OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES
Austin Brister, RPG
Chief, Water Use Permitting Branch
Publish: September 17, 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 A WELL LOCATED IN THE ST.
QUENTIN FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE ST.
QUENTIN FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 375-2026-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 Central Lumber Company 1-16 No. 1 Well (API
No. 23-037-21491) ("the Well") in the St. Quentin Field, Franklin
County, Mississippi and for other relief as set forth in the Petition.
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 Central Lumber Company 1-16 No. 1 Well (API
No. 23-037-21491) ("the Well") in the St. Quentin Field, Franklin
County, Mississippi and for other relief as set forth in the Petition.
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 21st day of
October, 2026, at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
October, 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, October 13, 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, October 13, 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 14th day of September, 2026.
MISSISSIPPI STATE OIL & GAS BOARD
By: /s/ Jesse S. New
Jesse 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: Sept. 17, 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 A WELL LOCATED IN THE JEFF SMITH
FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A WELL LOCATED IN THE JEFF SMITH
FIELD, FRANKLIN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 376-2026-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 Calcote Prospect No. 1 Well (API No.
23-037-21495) ("the Well") in the Jeff Smith Field, Franklin County,
Mississippi and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. 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.
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 Calcote Prospect No. 1 Well (API No.
23-037-21495) ("the Well") in the Jeff Smith Field, Franklin County,
Mississippi and for other relief as set forth in the Petition. 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 Petition will be heard by said Board at 9:00 a.m. on the 21st day of
October, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi
39202, at which time and place you may appear and contest said matter.
October, 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, October 13, 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, October 13, 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 14th day of September, 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
Jackson, MS 39232
(601) 992-4477
Publish: Sept. 17, 2026
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