IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN HUNT HINDMAN, DECEASED
PERRY HINDMAN PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 24-88
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Winston County, Mississippi, on the estate of Ann Hunt Hindman, deceased, on the 7th day of May, 2024, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to have their claims probated and registered by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Winston County, Mississippi, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, and that failure to probate and register their claims with the Clerk within that time will forever bar the claim.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 7th day of May, 2024.
/s/ PERRY HINDMAN
Administrator of the Estate of Ann Hunt Hindman
Publish: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2024
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on December 11, 1987, Sara H. Billups executed a Deed of Trust to Charles L. Atkinson Trustee, for the benefit of the United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, which Deed of Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi, in Trust Book 421 at Page 671 thereof; and
WHEREAS, the legal holder of the said Deed of Trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Albertelli Law as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by instrument recorded in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk in DT Book 777 at Page 782 thereof; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the performance of the conditions and stipulations as set forth by said Deed of Trust, and having been requested by the legal holder of the indebtedness secured and described by said Deed of Trust so to do, notice is hereby given that Albertelli Law, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the authority conferred upon me in said Deed of Trust, will, on June 5, 2024, during the legal hours (between the hours of 11 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m.), at the Winston County Courthouse, North Front Door, 115 South Court Avenue, Louisville, MS 39339, offer for sale and will sell at public sale and outcry to the highest and best bidder for certified funds only, the following described land and property, being the same land and property described in said Deed of Trust, situated in Winston County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST, BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL: FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING RUN EAST 229.0 FEET; THENCE RUN SOUTH 190.0 FEET; THENCE RUN WEST 229.0 FEET; THENCE NORTH 190.0 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING,
LESS AND EXCEPT THE NORTH SEVENTY-FIVE (75) FEET OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY.
Commonly known as: 79 L Porter Road, Louisville, MS 39339
Should the undersigned become the last and highest bidder at the foreclosure sale, the Substitute Trustee is hereby authorized to transfer and assign said bid and to convey title to said foreclosed property to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States of America, or the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, an Officer of the United States of America, or whomever the undersigned shall authorize. The statement in the Substitute Trustee's Deed that the undersigned has requested transfer of its bid to grantee(s) in the Substitute Trustee's Deed shall be binding on the undersigned and conclusive evidence in favor of the assignee or other parties thereto and that the Substitute Trustee is duly authorized and empowered to execute same.
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.
WITNESS my signature, on this 2nd day of May, 2024.
/s/ Reginald Harrion, Esq.
James E. Albertelli, P.A. dba Albertelli Law
1 Information Way, Ste 201
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 406-0855
File # 24-003397
Publish: 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2024
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
ESTATE OF JEFFREY GUY LONG, DECEASED
CAUSE NO. 2024-42-KK
TERRY T. LONG, ADMINISTRATOR, PETITIONER
VS.
THE HEIRS AT LAW OF JEFFREY GUY LONG, DECEASED, DEFENDANT(S)
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: The known and unknown heirs at law of Jeffrey Guy Long, Deceased, whose post office address and street address are unknown, after diligent search and inquiry to ascertain same.
You have been made a Defendant in a Motion for Determination of Heirship filed in this Court by Terry T. Long, Administrator of the Estate of Jeffrey Guy Long, Deceased, seeking a determination of heirship of Jeffrey Guy Long, Deceased.
You are summoned to appear and defend the Motion filed against you in this action at 9:00 o’clock a.m., on the 25th day of June, 2024, in the Chancery Courtroom of Neshoba County, Philadelphia, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a Judgement will be entered against you for the money or other relief demanded in the Motion.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleadings, but you may do so if you desire.
ISSUED UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT, this the 3rd day of May, 2024.
RUSTY FOSTER, WINSTON COUNTY CHANCERY CLERK
/s/ Tanesha Mills, D.C.
Prepared By:
Robert Lee Thomas, MSBN 105358
ALFORD, THOMAS & THOMAS, PLLC
Post Office Box 96
Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350
601-656-1871 Telephone
rlthomasatty@gmail.com
Publish: 5/10, 5/17, 5/24/2024
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SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on or about the 5th day of October, 2018, Kimberly Weems Ray and Scott Ray executed and delivered a certain Deed of Trust unto Scott R. Hendrix, Trustee, Renasant Bank, beneficiary, to secure an indebtedness therein described which Deed of Trust is recorded in Book 731, Page 380 of the Records of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Lands on file in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, said Deed of Trust authorized the appointment and substitution of another Trustee in the place of the Trustee named in said Deed of Trust, and Renasant Bank, pursuant to said Deed of Trust, substituted James P. Wilson, Jr. as Trustee in the place of the original Trustee, by written instrument dated August 15, 2023 and filed for record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi, on August 18, 2023, in Book 773, Page 157, also in said land records; and
WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, which default contin¬ues, and Renasant Bank, the legal holder of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, having request¬ed the undersigned to sell the property described hereinafter for the purpose of satisfying the indebtedness and costs of sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned Substitute Trustee, will on the eleventh (11th) day of June, 2024, at the North front door of the Winston County Courthouse in Louisville, Mississippi within legal hours, offer for sale, at public outcry, to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property in Winston County, Mississippi, to wit:
Beginning at the Southeast Corner of Lot 10, Block 4 of the Northeast Square to the City of Louisville, according to the original plat of said square on file in the Office of the Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi, run thence North 323 feet to a point 7 feet South of the Northeast Corner of Lot 9, Block 4, of said Northeast Square and to the beginning point of land herein described; run thence West 127 feet; run thence North into Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 12 East, 113 feet; run thence East 127 feet; run thence South 113 feet to the Point of Beginning. The above-described property being partly located in Lots 8 and 9 of Block 4 of the said Northeast Square in Section 34, Township 15 North, Range 12 East, and partly in the SE ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 12 East, Winston County, Mississippi.
Indexing instructions to the Winston County, Mississippi Chancery Clerk: Part of Lots 8 and 9 of Block 4 of the Northeast Square of the City of Louisville and Part of the SE ¼ of SW ¼ of Section 27, Township 15 North, Range 12 East, City of Louisville unplatted property.
Such title will be conveyed as is vested in me as Trustee aforesaid without warranty of any kind.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE this 9th day of May, 2024.
/s/ James P. Wilson, Jr.
James P. Wilson, Jr., Substitute Trustee
Prepared By:
James P. Wilson, Jr.
Mitchell McNutt
Post Office Box 1366
Columbus, Mississippi 39703-1366
Telephone: 662-328-2316
Publish:
May 17, 2024, May 24, 2024, May 31, 2024, June 7, 2024
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Notice for Bids for Sale of Surplus Property
The Louisville Board of Public Utilities will accept sealed bids for the sale of certain property that has been declared surplus and is no longer needed for municipal utility or related purposes and is described as follows:
Vehicle 1 – 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Four Wheel Drive
VIN# 1GCRKPE75DZ292343
This vehicle can be seen at Louisville Utilities warehouse, 1180 South Church Avenue Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sealed bids will be accepted at Louisville Utilities office, 871 South Columbus Avenue until 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024. This vehicle will be sold as is. Each vehicle bid should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at “Bid for Vehicle No. 1.” All bids will be opened at the regularly scheduled Utility Board meeting at 8:00 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2024. The Louisville Board of Public Utilities reserves the right to reject any or all bids. So ordered by the Louisville Board of Public Utilities, this the 12th day of February, 2024.
Publish: 5/17, 5/24/2024
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Louisville Utilities Commission (City of Louisville)
(Owner)
P.O. Box 849, 871 South Columbus Street, Louisville, MS 39339
(Address)
Separate Sealed Bids for the Construction of (detailed description) East Lagoon – Pump Station Rehabilitation will be received by the General Manager and Board Members of Louisville Utilities herein called the “Owner” at the office of Louisville Utilities, 871 South Columbus Street, Louisville, MS 39339 until 10:00 a.m. local time June 19, 2024, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations:
Louisville Utilities Commission, 871 South Columbus, Louisville, MS 39339
(Louisville Utilities’ Office)
MDEQ 515 East Amite Street, Jackson, MS 601-576-7518 Neel-Schaffer, Inc., 7085 Hwy 45 Alternate North, West Point, MS 39773
(Consulting Engineer’s Office)
The BID SCHEDULE may be examined at the following locations:
A. Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program (MPTAP)
Mississippi Development Authority, Minority & Small Business Development
Woolfolk Building
501 North West Street, Suite B 01
Jackson, MS 39201
Contact: Carlyn McGee, 601-359-3448
B. Northeast MS Contract Procurement Center, 318 7th St. N, Columbus, MS 39703; Joy Lathan-662-329-1077
Bid documents are being made available electronically and via original paper copy (if requested). Plan holders are required to register for an account at www.neel-schafferplans.com to view and order Bid Documents. All plan holders are required to have a valid email address for registration. Electronic bids shall be submitted through www.neel-schafferplans.com. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the website. Please contact Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193 with questions regarding website registration and online orders.
The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). CDBG regulations governing the grant require that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for contracting, subcontracting, training and employment arising in connection with this CDBG project will be extended to Section 3 businesses and Section 3 residents.
Minority and women’s business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities, equipment, material and/or supply needs.
The City of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Louisville hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in an contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status in consideration for an award.
The City of Louisville reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities therein.
Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole or in part by anticipated funds from the Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF) loan program from the State of Mississippi. Neither the State of Mississippi, the Commission on Environmental Quality nor any of their employees is or will be a party to this invitation for bids or any resulting or related contracts. This procurement will be subject to all applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated.
The successful bidder must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act which requires that all laborers and mechanics shall be paid at rates not less than those determined by the Department of Labor to be the prevailing for the locality in which the project is located.
This project is being funded in part by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Grant #MS-20046 and the rules and regulations therein apply.
Section 746 of Title VII of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 (Division A - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) and subsequent statutes mandating domestic preference applies an American Iron and Steel requirement to this project. All iron and steel products used in this project must be produced in the United States. The term “iron and steel products” means the following products made primarily of iron or steel: lined or unlined pipes and fittings, manhole covers and other municipal castings, hydrants, tanks, flanges, pipe clamps and restraints, valves, structural steel, reinforced precast concrete, and Construction Materials.
Additional information and assistance regarding this bid opportunity, the MS Procurement Technical Assistance Program, and local contact procurement center may be found at www.mscpc.com.
**A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time on June 11, 2024, at Louisville Utilities Commission. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is not mandatory. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. Engineer will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as Engineer considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.
Publish: May 17, 2024, and May 24, 2024
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File: MS21564
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on December 22, 1995, Minnie Ree Hughes executed a certain deed of trust to Kenneth C. Randle, County FmHA Supervisor, Trustee for the use and benefit of United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture which Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi, on September 12, 1995, in FmHA Deed of Trust Book 455, Page 253 and modified as recorded on December 22, 1995 at Deed of Trust Book 455 Page 301, and re-recorded on January 3, 1996, in FmHA Deed of Trust Book 455, at Page 319.
WHEREAS, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the current holder and/or assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk’s Office on May 2, 2024 in Deed of Trust Book 778, in Page 653-654; and
WHEREAS, Default having been made in the terms and conditions of said deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, United States of America, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, the legal holder of said indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in said deed of trust, will on June 13, 2024 offer for sale at public outcry and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.), at the main front door of the County Courthouse of Winston County in Louisville, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for cash the following described property situated in Winston County, Mississippi, to wit:
Commence at the Southwest corner of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 15 North, Range 12 East and run East 634.44 feet; thence North 835.81 feet to a point on the West right of way boundary of Hunt Avenue for the point of beginning of the herein described parcel. Run thence North, following the West boundary of Hunt Avenue 80.00 feet; thence West 125.00 feet; thence South 80.00 feet; thence East 125.00 feet to the point of beginning, being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 15 North, Range 12 East, 0.23 acre, more or less.
More commonly known as: 419 Hunt Avenue, Louisville, MS 39339
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Substituted Trustee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publication dates: May 17, 2024, May 24, 2024, May 31, 2024, June 7, 2024
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL HINDMAN, DECEASED
PERRY HINDMAN PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 24-87
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, OR STATUTORY BENEFICIARIES OF PAUL HINDMAN, OR ANY PERSONS CLAIMING OR HAVING A LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF PAUL HINDMAN
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Perry Hindman, Petitioner, Administrator for the Estate of Paul Hindman, deceased, seeking to determine all unknown heirs at law, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, or statutory beneficiaries of Paul Hindman, or any persons claiming or having a legal or equitable interest in the Estate of Paul Hindman, deceased, for the purpose of determining which individuals, if any, may be entitled to proceeds of his estate.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 27th day of June, 2024, in the courtroom of the Winston County Courthouse in Louisville, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered determining the heirs at law of Paul Hindman and any and all persons having a legal or equitable interest in his estate, and the rights of each such individual to such interest in his estate shall be determined.
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 8th day of May, 2024.
/s/ RUSTY FOSTER
Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi
Prepared By:
BaneMonk, PLLC
David E. Bane Jr.
Attorney at Law
MSB No. 8563
Post Office Box 833
119 South Court Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Telephone No. 662-773-5775
Facsimile No. 662-779-0984
Email: david@banemonklaw.com
Dates of Publication: May 17, 2024, Mary 24, 2024, and May 31, 2024
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ANN HUNT HINDMAN, DECEASED
PERRY HINDMAN PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 24-88
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, OR STATUTORY BENEFICIARIES OF ANN HUNT HINDMAN, OR ANY PERSONS CLAIMING OR HAVING A LEGAL OR EQUITABLE INTEREST IN THE ESTATE OF ANN HUNT HINDMAN
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by Perry Hindman, Petitioner, Administrator for the Estate of Ann Hunt Hindman, deceased, seeking to determine all unknown heirs at law, executors, Administrators’, devisees, legatees, or statutory beneficiaries of Ann Hunt Hindman, or any persons claiming or having a legal or equitable interest in the Estate of Ann Hunt Hindman, deceased, for the purpose of determining which individuals, if any, may be entitled to proceeds of his estate.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action at 9:00 o’clock a.m. on the 27th day of June, 2024, in the courtroom of the Winston County Courthouse in Louisville, Mississippi, and in case of your failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered determining the heirs at law of Ann Hunt Hindman and any and all persons having a legal or equitable interest in his estate, and the rights of each such individual to such interest in his estate shall be determined.
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 8th day of May, 2024.
/S/ RUSTY FOSTER
Chancery Clerk of Winston County, Mississippi
Prepared By:
BaneMonk, PLLC
David E. Bane Jr.
Attorney at Law
MSB No. 8563
Post Office Box 833
119 South Court Avenue
Louisville, MS 39339
Telephone No. 662-773-5775
Facsimile No. 662-779-0984
Email: david@banemonklaw.com
Dates of Publication: May 17, 2024, May 24, 2024, and May 31, 2024
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PAUL HINDMAN, DECEASED
PERRY HINDMAN PETITIONER
CAUSE NO.: 24-87
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Winston County, Mississippi, on the estate of Paul Hindman, deceased, on the 7th day of May, 2024, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to have their claims probated and registered by the Clerk of the Chancery Court of Winston County, Mississippi, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, and that failure to probate and register their claims with the Clerk within that time will forever bar the claim.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 7th day of May, 2024.
PERRY HINDMAN
Administrator of the Estate of Paul Hindman
Publish: 5/17, 5/24, 5/31/2024
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WINSTON COUNTY MISSISSIPPI NOTICE FOR ARCHITECTURAL SAFEROOM DESIGN SERVICES:
Winston County will receive Proposals from qualified Architectural Firms to design a Saferoom for the Louisville Municipal School District's Noxapater Location conforming to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Guidelines until 12:00 noon June 3, 2024. The Project will be funded by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant. The Proposal may be mailed or hand delivered to Winston County, Attn: Chancery Clerk at P.O. Drawer 69, Louisville, MS 39339. The Proposal shall include the Firms qualifications, experience with Hazard Mitigation Grant projects, experience with Saferoom Designs knowledge of Federal and State Grant Guidelines, experience of the Firm, capacity, and expediency for performance. Qualified firms must have knowledge and experience with FEMA Hazard Mitigation Projects, closeout procedures, and have experience working with local governments, and the "Procurement Under Grants Compliance Checklist" that includes "Required Federal Procurement Clauses." Firm should submit an original and four (4) copies, including a pdf on a Jump Drive of their proposal for consideration. Each Proposal must be received in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with the word "PROPOSAL" the name of the Project, "NOXAPATER ARCHITECTURAL SAFEROOM DESIGN SERVICES," and the RESPONDING FIRMS NAME. Bids are due by June 3, 2024.
Responders must provide current General Liability, Professional Errors and Omissions, and Mississippi Workers Comp Insurance status and maintain the Insurance throughout the duration of the project.The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to waive formalities and to reject any and all proposals.
To be Published: May 17, 2024
May 24, 2024
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
CIVIL ACTION FILE NO. 23-218
IN RE: ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER GEORGE BOATNER, DECEASED
ANGELA BOATNER, PETITIONER
SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: To the Unknown Heirs of Christopher George Boatner
You have been made a defendant/respondent in the suit filed in this county by Angela Boatner, seeking to determine the heirs at law of Christopher George Boatner, deceased. Known Heirs at Law of Christopher George Boatner other than you in this action are the following: Angela Boatner, Christopher Jake Boatner, and Jessie Palmer. Please mail your Answer to Doug S. Crosby, Esq. 241 North Madison Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against you in this action on July 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Chancery Court Building at 115 South Court Ave, Louisville, Mississippi 39339, 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 Petition.
Issued under my hand and seal of said Court, this the 14th day of May, 2024.
CHANCERY CLERK OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: /s/ Rusty Foster
Publish: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2024
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NOTICE OF SALE
Notice of sale is hereby given in accordance with the Mississippi State statutes governing the sale of abandoned vehicles. The vehicle listed below will be claimed or sold along with all contents of the listed vehicle for repairs, storage and for cost of this sale. This sale or claim will take place Friday, June 7, 2024 at Richardson Roadside Service and Paint, 300 Mill St., Louisville MS. The seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Contact in writing, prior to June 7th if you have a claim to this property.
2017 Mitsubishi Outlander
VIN# JA4AD3A38HZ022350
PUBLISH: 5/24, 5/31, 6/7/2024
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ORDINANCE OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
REGULATING OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS
AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGS
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Winston County, Mississippi, finds it necessary to strictly regulate the keeping of dogs, including dangerous and nuisance dogs, in order to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that the regulations, prohibitions and standards set forth herein are in the best interest of the citizens of Winston County, Mississippi, and the public at large.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I: Definitions. As used in this Ordinance, the following terms shall apply:
“Potentially dangerous dogs” shall mean: any dog with a known propensity, tendency or disposition to make unprovoked attacks, to cause injury to or to otherwise endanger the safety of humans or domestic animals.
“Dangerous dog” shall mean any dog which:
i. Demonstrates behavior and/or possesses the vicious propensity to inflict serious bodily injury or death upon a human being and/or domestic animals and constitutes a danger to human life or domestic animals; or,
ii.Has behaved in such a manner that the owner knows, or reasonably should know that the dog is possessed of tendencies to commit unprovoked attack or to injure human beings or other domestic animals; or,
iii.Has been certified by a doctor of veterinary medicine, after observation thereof, as posing a danger to human beings or domestic animals; or,
iv.Without provocation, bites or assaults a human or domestic animal; or,
v.Commits an unprovoked act that causes a person acting in a reasonable and non-aggressive manner to reasonably believe that the dog will attack and cause bodily injury to that person or animal.
c.“Owner” shall mean any person, 18 years of age or older, or other entity that harbors, shelters, keeps, controls or possesses a dog. A dog is deemed to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered for twenty-four (24) hours or more.
d.“Harborer” means any person, partnership, corporation or other entity which feeds or shelters a dog, or knowingly permits it to remain on or about any premises occupied by or under its control, for a period of ten (10) days or longer.
e.“Impounds” shall mean taken into custody of the Sheriff of Winston County, Mississippi.
f.“Injury” shall mean any physical injury that requires medical treatment or causes pain.
g.“Proper enclosure” means secure confinement indoors or secure confinement in a locked pen, fenced yard or structure measuring at least 6 feet in width, 12 feet in length and 6 feet in height and capped if the dog can climb the fence, with secure sides and suitable to prevent the entry of children and designed to prevent the dog from escaping while enclosed therein.
h.“Public Nuisance” means any dog which repeatedly or frequently:
i. Molests passersby or passing vehicles;
ii.Attacks other animals;
iii.Trespasses on school grounds, county parks, or private property;
iv.Is running at large;
v.Damages private or public property;
vi.Vocalizes in a manner which is plainly audible to a person of ordinary hearing, not on the same property as the animal making the vocalization, for a period of more than 15 minutes without interruption or more than 30 minutes with brief or limited interruption. Those persons enforcing this provision need not measure the level of vocalization by a sound meter but may rely upon their own senses and the reports of surrounding property owners. Vocalizations that are the result of the animal responding to an emergency or warning to the presence of an intruder are not deemed a public nuisance.
vii.Defecates or urinates on public property or private property of one other than its Owner; or
viii.Is in heat while not confined within an enclosure sufficient to prevent unintentional breeding.
ix.Damages gardens or other foliage.
x.Gets into or turns over garbage pails.
xi.Walks on, sleeps on or scratches an automobile of one other than the Harborer.
xii.Is found on the property of another.
xiii.Otherwise causes undue annoyance to one other than the Harborer.
i.“Restraint” shall mean when an animal is secured by a leash or lead of less than six (6) feet.
j.“Sheriff’s Office” shall mean the Sheriff of Winston County, Mississippi, or any lawful deputy thereof.
Section II:Determination of Potentially Dangerous Dogs or Dangerous Dogs
A. The Sheriff’s Office shall, as deemed necessary, conduct an investigation into reported incidents involving dogs that may fall within the definition of Potentially Dangerous Dog or Dangerous Dog. If possible, the Sheriff’s Office will interview the Harborer and/or Owner of the dog in question and obtain sworn affidavits from individuals desiring to have the dog classified as a Potentially Dangerous Dog or Dangerous Dog.
B.After the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office shall make an initial determination as to whether there is sufficient cause to classify the dog in question as a Potentially Dangerous Dog or Dangerous Dog. Written notification of the findings of the Sheriff’s Office will be sent to the Owner and, if different, the Harborer of the dog by registered mail. The Owner, and if different, the Harborer, may file a written request, within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the notification of the findings, for a hearing on the issue of the dog’s classification as a Potentially Dangerous Dog or Dangerous Dog. Upon receipt of the written request of the Owner, or if different, the Harborer, for a hearing the Sheriff’s Office will schedule a hearing in the Winston County Justice Court to review the classification determination (the “Determination Hearing,”) and provide notice to the Owner/Harborer of the hearing date. The Determination Hearing shall be held as soon as possible, but not more than twenty one (21), nor less than seven (7) days after receipt of the request for said hearing. If a request for a Determination Hearing is not made within the ten (10) day time period the right to appeal the classification decision of the Sheriff’s Office shall be waived.
C. During the period of investigation and Determination Hearing process set forth above, the dog in question must be confined in a proper enclosure or surrendered to the Sheriff’s Office for impoundment. If surrendered for impoundment, all costs of housing the dog will be paid by the Owner or Harborer prior to the dog being released.
D.No dog that is subject to an ongoing investigation or Determination Hearing under this section may be relocated nor ownership transferred, other than to the Sheriff’s Office, unless the relocation or change in ownership is for the purpose of placing the dog in a secure enclosure. In the event of the dog’s relocation or change in ownership the Sheriff’s Office must be notified immediately and provided with all requested information.
E.Decisions of the Winston County Justice Court may be appealed pursuant to Rule 1.25 of the Uniform Rules of Procedure for Justice Court.
Section III:Exceptions.
No dog will be declared a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog if:
a.The dog was used by a law enforcement official for legitimate law enforcement purposes; or,
b.The threat, injury or damage was sustained by a person:
1.Who was committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon premises lawfully occupied by the owner of the dog; or,
2.Who was provoking, tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or who can be shown to have repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused or assaulted the dog; or,
3.Who was committing, or attempting to commit, a crime on the owner or upon the real property of the owner; or
c.The dog was:
1.Responding to pain or injury; or,
2.Protecting itself or its offspring; or,
3.Protecting or defending a human being within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an attack or assault.
Section IV.Requirements of Owner after Receiving Notice of Determination if Dog is classified as a Dangerous or Potentially Dangerous Dog.
a.Upon receipt by the owner of notice from the Sheriff’s Office that a dog is a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog, the owner shall:
1.Construct or provide a proper enclosure and confine the dog within the confines of the property of the owner; and,
2.If the dog has not been vaccinated against rabies, the owner shall have the dog vaccinated at the cost of the owner; and,
3.Obtain a registration certificate from the Sheriff’s office and annually thereafter, for the sum of $50.00.
Section V.Impoundment.
a.Any dog impounded by the Sheriff’s office shall be sheltered by the Sheriff’s Office or at such place as may be contracted by Winston County;
b.Any dog impounded shall be held at the aforementioned shelter for a period of not more than ten (10) days after the owner is notified in writing by certified mail or written notice by hand delivery of such impoundment. If the identity of the owner cannot be determined then a notice of such impoundment shall be posted at the Sheriff’s office. If the dog is not claimed within ten (10) days of the date when the owner receives written notice of such impoundment or within ten (10) days of posting, the dog shall be euthanized.
c.All expenses incurred by Winston County regarding impoundment, including food and medical attention, shall be paid by the owner upon reclaiming the dog.
Section VI.Reclaiming Dog by Owner.
a.After the Sheriff’s Office has determined that the owner satisfied the requirements of Section IV, the owner may reclaim the impounded dog upon paying any expenses incurred by the Sheriff’s office. Reclaiming by the owner must occur within the time period specified in Section V (b).
Section VII. Enforcement.
a.It shall be unlawful for any owner or person to possess, keep or harbor any dangerous or potentially dangerous dog outside a proper enclosure, unless the dog is securely restrained by leash or caged and under physical control by the owner at all times. All owners of dangerous dogs shall display at all entry points to their property a sign, easily readable by the public, warning of the existence of the dog, such as “Beware of Dangerous Dog”.
b.If any such dog escapes from its proper enclosure or restraint, then the owner shall immediately notify the Sheriff. It shall be unlawful for any owner to not notify the Sheriff of such escape.
c.It shall be unlawful for any owner to fail or refuse to annually register with the Sheriff’s Office any dangerous or potentially dangerous dog.
d.It shall be unlawful for any owner to fail to properly vaccinate against rabies any dangerous or potentially dangerous dog; and,
e. It shall be unlawful for any owner or person to interfere with the Sheriff’s office in the performance of his official duties as set forth herein which include, but is not limited to, providing the Sheriff’s office with false information, and taking or attempting to take any dog from the Sheriff’s office.
f.If any Deputy observes any violation of this ordinance, or finds probable cause exists that a violation of this ordinance has occurred, or that any dog(s) is a Public Nuisance, he may issue a citation to the Owner or Harborer of the dog noting the offending conditions and charging him/her with a violation of this ordinance and setting a date and time certain for a hearing in the Winston County Justice Court. Any Deputy may rely upon the sworn affidavit of any person he finds to be reliable as sufficient probable cause to proceed under this provision. Any Deputy may, in lieu of issuing a citation, file an affidavit in the Winston County Justice Court, specifically noting the offending conditions and charging the Harborer of the dog with a violation of this Ordinance.
g.As an alternative to the procedures set forth under Paragraph (f) above, any member of the public may swear out an affidavit in the Winston County Justice Court setting forth the sufficient facts and details of the offending conditions and charging the Harborer with a violation of this Ordinance.
h.Upon receipt of any charging affidavit as described above, the Winston County Justice Court shall then process the affidavit, in the same manner as affidavits asserting a violation of a criminal statute, so as to bring about the enforcement of this Ordinance.
i.If the Court determines that a dog is a potentially dangerous dog or dangerous dog as defined in Sections I (a) and I (b), the owner shall be required to comply with the provisions of Section IV herein within a period of ten (10) days thereafter and the Sheriff may impound the dog until the owner has satisfied the requirements of Section IV herein. If the Owner fails to satisfy the requirement of Section IV herein, the Justice Court Judge shall determine whether the dog shall be euthanized, placed for adoption, returned to the Owner or such other relief the Court deems appropriate should be granted. If the Justice Court orders that the dog shall be euthanized or placed for adoption, the dog shall remain impounded for a period of thirty (30) days following entry of the Justice Court’s written Order, during which period the Owner may appeal the decision as provided by law. If an appeal is not perfected within such thirty (30) day period, the Sheriff’s Office shall be authorized to immediately euthanize or place the dog for adoption. If an appeal is properly perfected, the Sheriff’s Office shall retain possession of the dog at the appropriate animal shelter unless the Owner makes a written request that the dog be housed with a local veterinarian and signs a written agreement that the Owner will pay all expenses related thereto.
Section VIII:Identification and Destruction of Rabid Dog
A. In case of an attack by any Animal resulting in severe injury to any human, unless otherwise provided herein, shall be impounded at an appropriate animal shelter by the Sheriff’s Office for observation for a period of ten (10) days to determine if the Animal is rabid, (ii) IN case of an attack by any Animal resulting in Severe Injury to any Pet or Livestock unless otherwise provided herein, shall be impounded at any appropriate animal shelter by the Sheriff’s Office for observation for a period of ten (10) days to determine if the dog is rabid. If verified proof is presented to the Sheriff’s Office that the dog is current on rabies vaccinations this holding period may be waived.
B.The Owner or Harborer may, upon notification to the Sheriff’s Office, may have such dog placed with a private veterinarian, licensed to practice veterinary medicine within the State of Mississippi, or a private animal shelter, for the required holding period. Such placement shall be at the expense of the person causing placement of the dog with the private facility.
C.If at the end of above periods of time, or any time prior thereto, it is determined that said dog has rabies, such dog shall be immediately destroyed without the necessity of notice to the Owner.
Section IX: Seizing, Impounding and Administration of Dangerous Dogs
A.The Sheriff’s Office shall have the authority to seize and impound any dog which: (i) without provocation, has chased or approached in either a menacing fashion or an apparent attitude of attack, or has attempted to bite, or has bitten, maimed, killed or otherwise endangered any person, dog or other animal; or (ii) he reasonably believes to be a Dangerous Dog not being kept or maintained in accordance with the requirements of this Ordinance. Any Dangerous Dog seized and impounded by a law enforcement officer shall be confined by the Sheriff’s Office, or if insufficient space is available, in another proper animal shelter.
B.If any dog subject to seizure and impoundment hereunder cannot be immediately seized without fear of injury to humans, and if such dog is further determined by a Law Officer to be a threat to the public health, safety and welfare, such dog may be immediately destroyed by the Law Officer.
Section X: Public Nuisance
A.Whenever the Sheriff’s Office receives complaints that any dog is a Public Nuisance the Sheriff’s Office may investigate to determine if facts exist to demonstrate a Public Nuisance.
B.In response to a first complaint of Public Nuisance the Sheriff’s Office may, in his discretion, issue a written notice to the Owner or Harborer of the subject dog advising that such animal is creating a disturbance, requesting the matter be rectified and advising of the potential violation of this section of the ordinance if the matter is not rectified.
C.It shall not be necessary, for the purposes of establishing a Public Nuisance, to identify and described with particularity the dog which is causing the nuisance but only that it shall be shown who is the Owner or Harborer of the dog or the premises where the dog is located.
Section XI.Penalties.
A. Any person whose dog attacks, injures or harms any human, domestic animal, pet or livestock as a result of a violation or noncompliance of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed Ninety (90) days or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each violation shall be deemed a separate offence.
B. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance for which no penalty is otherwise specifically provided for shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than Two Hundred ($200.00) for a first offense. For any second offense occurring within a two (2) year period of time, a fine in the amount of not less than Two Hundred Fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) and/or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed Thirty (30) days. For any third or subsequent offense occurring within a two (2) year period of time, a fine in the amount of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and/or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed One Hundred Eighty (180) days. Each violation of this Ordinance shall be deemed a separate offense.
C. The Court, in addition to the penalties provided herein, may order the person violating this Ordinance to pay restitution to any person suffering damages resulting from the violation.
D.The Court, in addition, to the penalties provided herein, shall order the person violating this Ordinance to pay the impound fees set forth in this Ordinance.
Section XI.Severability.
This Ordinance shall be cumulative and in addition to any other laws in force. If any part of this Ordinance shall be ruled illegal, unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by a Court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Section XIII.Effective Date and Affected Area.
This Ordinance shall be published for three (3) times in the Winston County Journal and shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication. This Ordinance shall apply to and be enforced within the unincorporated boundaries of Winston County, Mississippi.
The above and foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Supervisor Warner. Supervisor Wilkes seconded the motion to adopt the Ordinance, the Ordinance was thereafter read section by section by the Clerk of the Board, and the question being put to roll call vote, the result was as follows:
Supervisor James L. Warner, Jr. voted Aye
Supervisor Luke Parkes voted Aye
Supervisor Ronnie Flake voted Aye
Supervisor Floyd Miller voted Aye
Supervisor Charles M. Wilkes voted Aye
The question having received the affirmative vote of all the Supervisors present and voting, the President declared the motion carried and Ordinance adopted and approved this the 6th day of May, 2024.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF WINSTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
By: s/Luke Parkes
LUKE PARKES, President
ATTEST:
Rusty Foster
RUSTY FOSTER, Clerk of the Board
