LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Choctaw County Department of Education will receive sealed bids in the office of the County Superintendent of Education until the hour of 10:00 A.M., on June 9, 2022. At this time, the bids will be opened and interested parties are welcome.
Bids will be received on the following items:
Approximately 10,000 gallons of propane gas
Complete bid forms and specifications are available to interested parties at the Office of the Superintendent of Education. The Board intends to accept the lowest bid and best bid but reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
/s/ Stewart G. Beard, Jr., Superintendent Choctaw County School District
Publish: May 18, May 25, and June 1, 2022
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CHOCTAW COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST
WILL AND TESTAMENT AND
ESTATE OF AREAN S. WILSON, DECEASED
CIVIL ACTION NO.22-35-JK
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on this the 11th day of May, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Choctaw County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of Arean S. Wilson, 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 the date of the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 13th day of May, 2022.
/s/ Ida Davis
IDA DAVIS a/k/a IDIA DAVIS, EXECUTRIX
OF THE ESTATE OF AREAN S. WILSON, DECEASED
B. Joey Hood, II
Attorney at Law, PLLC
Attorney for the Executrix
33 East Quinn Street
P.O. Box 759
Ackerman, MS 39735
Tel: (662) 285- 4663
MSB# 101147
Publish: 5/18, 5/25, 6/1/22
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BLIGHT PREVENTION ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WEIR, MISSISSIPPI:
AN ORDINANCE TO PREVENT, REDUCE, OR ELIMINATE BLIGHT OR CAUSES OF BLIGHT WITHIN THE TOWN OF WEIR BY THE REGULATION OF UNCOMPLETED, ABANDONED, DILAPIDATED OR DETERIORATED BUILDINGS; BY PROVIDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF BUILDING MATERIAL OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER FROM LAND IN THE CITY; AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
SECTION 1. BLIGHT
The following uses, structures and activities are determined to be blight or if allowed to exist will result in blighted and undesirable neighborhoods. No person, firm or corporation shall maintain or permit to be maintained any of these causes of blight upon any property owned, leased, rented or occupied by such person, firm or corporation in the Town of Weir.
A. In any area, the existence of any structure or part of any structure which, because of disrepair, fire, wind or other natural disaster or physical deterioration is no longer habitable, if dwelling, nor useful for any other purpose of which it is intended.
B. In any area, the existence of any partially enclosed structure unless such structure is in the course of construction in accordance with a valid and existing building permit.
C. In any area zoned for residential purposes, the open storage upon any property of new or used building materials unless there is in force a valid building permit issued for construction upon said property and said materials are intended for use in connection with such construction.
SECTION 2. REGULATIONS
A. All buildings and parts thereof erected either before or after effective date of this Ordinance shall be completed in accordance with the building permits issued therefore pursuant to the Town of Weir Zoning Ordinances. If not so completed , the property owner shall put the property back in safe condition ("Safe condition" shall be at the discretion of the Town Building Inspector), or it may be tom down and removed from the property and any excavation thereunder filled to grade level.
B. No building, structure or uninhabited residence, whether now existing or hereafter erected, shall be left in a dangerous or
from the accumulation of: refuse from repair, alterations or demolition of buildings; any used building materials including, but not limited to lumber, bricks, concrete or cinder blocks, plumbing materials, electrical wiring or equipment, heating ducts or equipment, shingles, mortar, concrete or cement, nails, screws, abandoned couches, chairs, debris, appliances, and other materials.
D. No property shall have remaining or lying upon it logs or branches larger than 12 inches in diameter. Those smaller may be placed parallel to the street in order that the City maintenance crew may shred and remove.
SECTION 3. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER AND TENANT.
The owner or owners of each and every tract of land within the Town, and any person occupying or controlling the property, shall be responsible for keeping the entire premises free and clear from all such matter as described in this Ordinance. The responsibility of an occupant shall not relieve the owner thereof from complying with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. VIOLATIONS; MUNICIPAL INFRACTION.
A. Any person, firm, corporation, or entity of any kind found violating the provisions of the Ordinance is responsible for a municipal infraction, subject to payment of a fine of not more that $100.00, plus cost and other sanctions, for each violation. Each day constitutes a different violation and is subject to new and additional penalties.
B. Repeat offenders under this ordinance shall be subject to increased fines as provided by this section below. As used in this section, " repeat offense" means a second (or any subsequent) violation of the same requirement or provision of this ordinance for which the person admits responsibility or is determined to be responsible. The increased fine for a repeat offense under this ordinance shall be as follows:
1. The fine for any first repeat offense shall be at least $100 but not more than $250.00, plus costs.
2. The fine for any offense that is a second repeat offense, or any subsequent repeat offense, shall be at least $250 but not be more than $500.00 each, plus costs.
C. The Ordinance Enforcement Officer is hereby designated as the authorized town official to issue ·municipal infraction citations for violations of this ordinance. As used in this ordinance, "Ordinance Enforcement Officer" means the city official, employee, agent or other entity appointed by resolutions of the Town Board to perform the functions and tasks assigned by this ordinance to the "Ordinance Enforcement Officer" .
D. In addition to any remedies available by law, the city may bring an action for an injunction or other process against any person to restrain, prevent or abate any violations of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. VALIDITY
The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be seperate; if any Court of Law shall hold that any section or provision is invalid, such holding shall not effect or impair the validity of any other section or provision of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after ratification.
Adopted on this the 12th day of April, 2022.
/s/ Cyndy Josey, City Clerk
Publish: 5/18, 5/25/2022
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CHOCTAW COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND
ESTATE OF PATRICIA CARR, DECEASED.
CIVIL ACTION NO. 22-39-JK
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on this the18th day of May, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Choctaw County, Mississippi, to the undersigned upon the Estate of PATRICIA CARR, 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 the date of the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
THIS the 19th day of May, 2022.
/s/ Mark Bridges
MARK BRIDGES, EXECUTOR
OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA CARR, DECEASED
B. Joey Hood, II
Attorney at Law, PLLC
Attorney for the Executor
33 East Quinn Street
P.O. Box 759
Ackerman, MS 39735
Tel: (662) 285- 4663
MSB# 101147
PUBLISH: 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2022
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CHOCTAW COUNTY MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL BURTON, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2021-124
SUMMONS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF CHOCTAW
TO:
1. All unknown heirs at law of Russell Burton, all of whom are adult non
resident citizens of Mississippi, or not to be found therein despite diligent search
and inquiry, and whose street and post office address are unknown to Petition
despite diligent search and inquiry
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
You have been made a respondent in the Plaintiff’s amended complaint to determine heirship and close estate. Respondents other than you are: none.
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 6th day of July, 2022 in the courtroom of the Choctaw County Courthouse in Ackerman, Mississippi and in case of your failure to appear and defend a judgement will be entered against you for the money or other things demanded in the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 23rd day of May, 2022.
(Seal) /s/ Steve Montgomery
Choctaw County Chancery Clerk,
Publish: 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2022
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF CHOCTAW COUNTY MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF HEIRSHIP OF FLOYD MCINTIRE
CAUSE NO. 2022-34
SUMMONS
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF CHOCTAW
TO:
1. Any unknown heirs of Floyd McIntire, all of whom are adult non residents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry, and whose last known street and post address are unknown to plaintiff after diligent search and inquiry.
2. Any unknown heirs of Ida McIntire, all of whom are adult non residents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry, and whose last known street and post address are unknown to plaintiff after diligent search and inquiry.
3. Any unknown heirs of Addie Joyce Harvey, all of whom are adult non residents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry, and whose last known street and post address are unknown to plaintiff after diligent search and inquiry.
4. Any unknown heirs of Randy Gant, all of whom are adult non residents of the State of Mississippi, or not to be found therein after diligent search and inquiry, and whose last known street and post address are unknown to plaintiff after diligent search and inquiry.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
You have been made a respondent in the Plaintiff’s complaint to determine heirship. Respondents other than you are: none
You are summoned to appear and defend against said complaint or petition at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 9th day of August, 2022 in the courtroom of the Choctaw County Courthouse in Ackerman, 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 the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 17th day of May, 2022.
(Seal)
/s/ STEVE MONTGOMERY
Choctaw County Chancery Clerk
Publish: 5/25, 6/1, 6/8/2022
