Legal Notices Week of Sep 12, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25BES000440

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
J.L.W., A MINOR

NOTICE TO: Russell Lee Williamson

On the 21st day of July, 2025, came Stephanie Lynn Harwell, mother and petitioner for the change of name of J.L.W., a minor.

And whereas the 21st day of October, 2025, at 9:15 A.M., has been set as the date for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support thereof.

It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks in The Western Star, a newspaper published in this county, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper to do so.

Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.

Given under my hand, this the 15th day of August, 2025.

Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Publication Dates: 8/22/25, 8/29/25, 9/5/25, and 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25BES000399

In the matter of the change of name of: N.R.P., a minor.

Notice to: Known or unknown father, address unknown.

On the 2nd day of July, 2025, came Tiara Love, mother and petitioner, for the change of name for N.R.P., a minor. Whereas the 21st day of October, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of the same.

It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this county, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.

Given under my hand, this, the 14th day of August, 2025.

Jacqueline Knox, Judge of Probate
Pub: 8/22/25, 8/29/25, 9/5/25, and 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL. CASE NO. 25BES000455

In the matter of adoption of A.A.T.G., a minor.

Notice to the unknown or undisclosed parent of: A.A.T.G., a minor, whose address is also unknown or undisclosed.

You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of A.A.T.G. (born to Lori Beth Elisabeth Gray, natural mother) was filed on the 30th day of July, 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor child’s birth date is July 30, 2012.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Lisa M. Grant, Esq., whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020).

Done this the 14th day of August, 2025.

Jacqueline Knox, Judge of Probate
Lisa M. Grant, Esq.
P.O. Box 101402
Irondale, AL 35210
Pub: 8/22/25, 8/29/25, 9/5/25, and 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – BESSEMER DIVISION
Case No. CV-2025-900346.00

Jackie Mareno, Plaintiff, vs. Chris Smoot, Defendant.

Notice of Publication: Jackie Mareno, Plaintiff, having filed a Statement of Claim/Eviction and Unlawful Detainer in this Honorable Court on May 1, 2025, said petition is in proper form.

That the Western Star newspaper publish this notice once a week for four consecutive weeks, and thereafter file with the Court a copy of the notice so published and an affidavit of publication.
That any person having any objection to the Statement of Claim make known in writing filed with this Court within the time frame of the publication notice.

Law Offices of L. Kenneth Moore
1714 4th Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020
P: (205) 426-1111

Karen Dunn Burks, Circuit Clerk
To be published: August 22, 29, September 5, and 12.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY EVELYN SMITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – CASE NUMBER: 25BES000500

Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of August, 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Heather P. Binney, Personal Representative(s)
Pub: 08/29/25; 09/05/25; 09/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT – CASE NO. 24BES00052 – BESSEMER DIVISION

Estate of: Joyce Lenning, a protected person, now deceased.

To any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 18th day of August, 2025, came Robert Michael Lenning as Guardian and Conservator for the Estate of Joyce Lenning, a protected person, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a final settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 12th day of January, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.

This the 21st day of August, 2025.

Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of Probate
Pub: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON PARTIAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT – CASE NO. 24BES000393 – BESSEMER DIVISION

Estate of: Maurice Pettus, Sr., deceased.

To: Elaine Pettus and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 13th day of August, 2025, came Tonya Hurst as Personal Representative for the Estate of Maurice Pettus, Sr., deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a partial settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 12th day of January, 2026, at 1:45 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.

This the 21st day of August, 2025.

Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of Probate
Pub: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT – CASE NO. 20BES000669 – BESSEMER DIVISION

Estate of: Henrietta Epting, deceased.

To: Major Epting, Anthony Epting, James Epting, Milton Epting, Shriley Temple, Alfred Epting, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 11th day of August, 2025, came Major Epting as Personal Representative for the Estate of Henrietta Epting, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a final settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 12th day of January, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.

This the 21st day of August, 2025.

Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of Probate
Pub: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL – CASE NO. 25BES000494

In the matter of adoption of: K.T., a minor.

Notice to the unknown or undisclosed parent of K.T., a minor, whose address is also unknown or undisclosed.

You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of K.T. (born to Arely Hurtado, natural mother) was filed on the 19th day of August, 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of father. Minor child’s birth date is May 13, 2013.

Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Daniel H. Chambers, Esq., whose name and address is shown below, and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020).

Done this the 22nd day of August, 2025.

Jacqueline Knox, Deputy Judge of Probate
Daniel H. Chambers, Esq.
2081 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
Pub: 8/29/25, 9/5/25, 9/12/25, and 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA – JEFFERSON COUNTY – PROBATE COURT – CASE NO. 25BES000022

Estate of: Anthony J. Cashia a/k/a Anthony Joseph Cashia, deceased.

To: Bryant C. Cashia, any and all heirs, whose names, ages, conditions, and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties.

On the 22nd day of August, 2025, came Althea Cashia, and filed her petition to set aside family allowance, petition to set aside homestead allowance, and petition to set aside exempt property allowance, in the matter of the Estate of Anthony J. Cashia, deceased.

And whereas the 5th day of November, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.

It is therefore ordered that notice of the filings of said petitions and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this county, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petitions if they think proper so to do.

This the 22nd day of August, 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, Judge of Probate
Pub: 08/29/25; 09/05/25; 09/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SAMANTHA TOLLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – CASE NUMBER: 25BES000496

Letters of Administration upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 21st day of August, 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Samantha Tolley, Personal Representative(s)
Pub: 08/29/25; 09/05/25; 09/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY A. PAYNE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – CASE NUMBER: 25BES000492

Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of August, 2025, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Kenneth H. Williams, Personal Representative(s)
Pub: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000638
BESSEMER DIVISION
ESTATE OF: RONNIE CHRISTOPHER DIXON, a protected person, now deceased.

To: ANY and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 12th day of June 2025, came Ellen Berry-Pratt, as conservator with powers of Personal Representative for the Estate of Ronnie Christopher Dixon, a protected person, now deceased and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 19th day of November 2025, at 2:00 P.M., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.

Done this the 20th day of August 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE

PLEASE PUBLISH: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000638
BESSEMER DIVISION
ESTATE OF: CARLOS FOREMAN, a protected person, now deceased.

To: ANY and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 2nd day of July 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., as conservator and guardian for the Estate of Carlos Foreman, a protected person, now deceased and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 19th day of November 2025, at 1:30 P.M., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.

Done this the 20th day of August 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE

PLEASE PUBLISH: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000595
ESTATE OF: CAROLYN JEAN THOMAS, a.k.a. CAROLYN J. THOMAS, DECEASED

TO: Detonya Lindsey, a.k.a Demetriss Mitchell Lindsey, Lizzie Pearl Ellison, Larissa Thomas, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;

On the 31st day of July 2025, the Personal Representative, Margaret Z. Beard filed her Motion to Increase Personal Representative’s Bond, on July 31, 2025, Safiyyah Hassan filed an Objection to Motion to Increase Personal Representative’s Bond.

On August 4, 2025, the Personal Representative Filed a Response to Objection to Increase the Administrator’s Bond and on August 5, 2025 she filed an Amended Objection to the same all in the matter of the Estate of Carolyn Jean Thomas, a.k.a. Carolyn J. Thomas, Deceased.

And whereas the 10th day of November 2025, at 11:00 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.

It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.

This the 20th day of August 2025.

Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Please publish: 8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHRISTY THOMPSON BLAKE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000493

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of August 2025 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

TAMMY E TILL
Personal Representative(s)

8/29/25; 9/5/25; 9/12/25
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
ESTATE OF: SEKOU TOURE, DECEASED
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00266

TO: Fatoumata Toure, Karifala Toure, Alimou Toure, Oumou Toure, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;

On the 11th day of July 2025, came Fanta Fofana, and filed her Petition for Private Sale of Real Property, in the matter of the Estate of Sekou Toure, Deceased.

And whereas the 15th day of October 2025, at 1:30 P.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.

It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.

This the 25th day of August 2025.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Run dates: 08/29/2025, 09/05/2025, 09/12/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: REBECCA ANNE HARMON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000465

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1st day of August 2025 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

STEVEN HUGH HARMON
Personal Representative(s)

08/29/2025, 09/05/2025, 09/12/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GEORGE DUNCAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000482

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th day of August 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)

08/29/2025, 09/05/2025, 09/12/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CAROLINE F NADELL a/k/a CAROLINE NADELL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000380

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th day of August 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

JAMES GARDINER
Personal Representative(s)

08/29/2025; 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TYRONE POWERS BANKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000231

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of August 2025 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

SONIQUA HAMILTON
Personal Representative(s)

09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. CRPBH-3715(263)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Roadway Improvements (Sidewalk Installation, Bicycle Lanes, Crosswalks, Landscaping, and Traffic Sign Installation) on 22nd Street North, 12th Avenue North, 20th Street North, and FL Shuttlesworth Drive/Huntsville Road in Birmingham. Length 1.556 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred Fifty (150) Working Days.

A 2.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.

This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,539,381 To $1,881,465.

The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. CMAQ-NR19(938)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Streetscape and Sidewalk Enhancements to include ADA Upgrades on various routes at various locations in Birmingham as indicated in the plans.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.

The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred Eighty (180) Working Days.

A 0.50% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications.

This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $2,519,091 To $3,078,889.

The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.

Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. IM-IMGR-I059(459)
Jefferson County, Alabama

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling, Resurfacing, Guardrail Installation, and Traffic Stripe on I-20/I-59 from a point south of the Fairfield Boulevard Bridge (MP 116.290) to a point south of the Valley Road Bridge (MP 118.277) in Fairfield. Length 1.985 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Sixty (60) Working Days. A 5.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $7.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00), made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation, must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract. The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $1,572,193 To $1,921,569.

The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act. Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM on the day previous to the day of opening of bids. The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.

The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. CRPBH-3715(263)
Jefferson County, Alabama

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Roadway Improvements (Sidewalk Installation, Bicycle Lanes, Crosswalks, Landscaping, and Traffic Sign Installation) on 22nd Street North, 12th Avenue North, 20th Street North, and FL Shuttlesworth Drive/Huntsville Road in Birmingham. Length 1.556 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred Fifty (150) Working Days. A 2.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $52.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00), made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation, must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. CMAQ-NR19(938)
Jefferson County, Alabama

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Streetscape and Sidewalk Enhancements to include ADA Upgrades on various routes at various locations in Birmingham as indicated in the plans.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred Eighty (180) Working Days. A 0.50% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $50.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00), made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation, must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. IM-IMGR-I459(319)
Jefferson County, Alabama

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling, Resurfacing, Guardrail Installation, Concrete Cleaning, and Traffic Stripe on I-459 from the south end of the bridge over SR-150 (MP 10.730) to the north end of the ramps at SR-3 (US-31) (MP 13.996) in Hoover. Length 3.265 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Eighty (80) Working Days. A 2.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $8.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00), made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation, must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. STPBH-3719(250)
Jefferson County, Alabama

Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on September 26, 2025, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Resurfacing and ADA Upgrades on Medical Park Drive, Springville Road, Highland Avenue, Palisades Boulevard, Lawson Road, Zion City Road, 5th Avenue South, FL Shuttlesworth Drive, Center Way South, Avenue Q, Lewis Street, and on various routes at various locations in Birmingham as indicated in the plans. Length 9.108 mi.

The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate. The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred (100) Working Days. A 6.00% DBE Contract Obligation Is Required.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $28.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00), made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation, must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.

The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director

Published September 5, 12 & 19, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – BESSEMER DIVISION
Case No.: DR-2025-900142.00

HOLCOMB BAILEY LAYNE,
Plaintiff,
v.
SHEMESH NIR,
Defendant.

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

THIS CAUSE, coming to be heard upon the Plaintiff’s Renewed Motion to Require Service by Publication, Plaintiff’s Affidavit for Publication, and the Plaintiff’s Attorney Affidavit for Publication, having read and considered, it is hereby GRANTED.

It is further ORDERED that, pursuant to Rule 4.3 of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, service by publication is hereby authorized upon the Defendant, NIR SHEMESH, in the above-styled cause. The following notice shall be issued by THE WESTERN STAR NEWS, located at 1709 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, and published for four (4) consecutive weeks.

NOTICE OF ANNULMENT ACTION

NOTICE TO: The Husband of Bailey Layne Holcomb, NIR SHEMESH, whose whereabouts and/or addresses are unknown or undisclosed; said marriage taking place on or about March 4, 2024.

Please take notice that a Petition for Annulment has been filed in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama. If you intend to contest this petition, you must file an Answer within thirty (30) days of the last publication notice hereof with Counsel for said petitioner: ANNA L. TRAYLOR, 811 20th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, and with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 1851 2nd Avenue North, Suite 130, Bessemer, AL 35020.

DONE this 26th day of August, 2025.
/s/ KATHY ANN M. ALEXIS
SPECIAL CIRCUIT JUDGE

Published: 9/5/25; 9/12/25; 9/19/25; 9/26/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BEVERLY G. KNAPP, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000501

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25th day of August, 2025, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Personal Representatives:
JILL KNAPP DAVIS
JEFFREY DAVID KNAPP

Published: 9/5/25; 9/12/25; 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

ORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated May 25, 2022, executed by SDH PROPERTIES, LLC A/K/A SDH PROPERTIES LLC in favor of BPL MORTGAGE TRUST, LLC, said Mortgage being recorded on June 3, 2022, at Official Records Instrument #2022061630 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.

Said default continues, and notice is hereby given that the undersigned, FITNO, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance to the County Courthouse, Jefferson County, Birmingham Division, Alabama, on September 26, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate:

Lot 6, Block 5, according to the Survey of Glenn Hills, as recorded in Map Book 3, Page 36, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division. For informational purposes only, the property address is: 521 Alice St SW, Bessemer, AL 35022.

Terms & Conditions:

Sold on an “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” basis.
Subject to easements, encumbrances, and exceptions in the mortgage and recorded documents.
Sold without warranty or recourse as to title, use, or enjoyment.
Sale subject to the right of redemption under Alabama law.

This sale is for paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage, including foreclosure expenses, reasonable attorney’s fees, and other purposes set out in the mortgage.

Mortgagee:
U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS DELAWARE TRUSTEE FOR TREATY OAK MORTGAGE TRUST
Address: c/o Keith Labell De Cubas & Lewis, P.A., P.O. Box 5026, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310
A-4851633

Published: 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN WILLIAM CUNDIFF, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000512

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of August 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA G. BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Personal Representative:
KAYE YVONNE ONEAL

Published: 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals for the construction of Blue Creek Booster Pump Station – Pump Replacement will be received by the Warrior River Water Authority, Oak Grove, Alabama (Owner) at 8900 Lock 17 Road, Bessemer, Alabama 35023 until 10:00 a.m., prevailing time on October 2, 2025, or by mailing to the same address.

Project Details:

New Vertical Turbine Pump and Electrical Upgrade at Existing Booster Pump Station

Plans & Specifications:

May be inspected at Warrior River Water Authority and Municipal Consultants, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama.
May be obtained from Municipal Consultants, Inc., 200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, Alabama 35226, upon payment of $75.00 (non-refundable).

Requirements:

All bidders must meet criteria in specification documents.
Prequalification of bidders is not required.
Project governed by Alabama Public Works competitive bid laws (Title 39, Alabama Code).

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days. No pre-bid conference will be held.

Authorized by:
Danny Johnson, General Manager
Municipal Consultants, Inc., Consulting Engineers
200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, AL 35226

Published: 9/5/25; 9/12/25; 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHARON LOUISE JACKSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000514

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of September 2025 by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Personal Representative:
BLAKE JACKSON

Published: 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA – BESSEMER DIVISION
Case No.: DR-2025-900142.00

HOLCOMB BAILEY LAYNE,
Plaintiff,
v.
SHEMESH NIR,
Defendant.

ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE OF ANNULMENT ACTION

NOTICE TO: The Husband of Bailey Layne Holcomb, NIR SHEMESH, whose whereabouts and/or addresses are unknown or undisclosed; said marriage taking place on or about March 4, 2024.

DONE this 26th day of August, 2025.
/s/ KATHY ANN M. ALEXIS
SPECIAL CIRCUIT JUDGE

Published: 9/5/25; 9/12/25; 9/19/25; 9/26/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BEVERLY G. KNAPP, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000501

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Personal Representatives:
JILL KNAPP DAVIS
JEFFREY DAVID KNAPP

Published: 9/5/25; 9/12/25; 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Terms & Conditions:

Sold on an “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” basis.
Subject to easements, encumbrances, and exceptions in the mortgage and recorded documents.
Sold without warranty or recourse as to title, use, or enjoyment.
Sale subject to the right of redemption under Alabama law.

This sale is for paying the indebtedness secured by mortgage, including foreclosure expenses, reasonable attorney’s fees, and other purposes set out in the mortgage.

Published: 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JOHN WILLIAM CUNDIFF, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000512

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Personal Representative:
KAYE YVONNE ONEAL

Published: 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project Details:

New Vertical Turbine Pump and Electrical Upgrade at Existing Booster Pump Station

Plans & Specifications:

May be inspected at Warrior River Water Authority and Municipal Consultants, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama.
May be obtained from Municipal Consultants, Inc., 200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, Alabama 35226, upon payment of $75.00 (non-refundable).

Requirements:

All bidders must meet criteria in specification documents.
Prequalification of bidders is not required.
Project governed by Alabama Public Works competitive bid laws (Title 39, Alabama Code).

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities. No bidder may withdraw their bid within sixty (60) days. No pre-bid conference will be held.

Authorized by:
Danny Johnson, General Manager
Municipal Consultants, Inc., Consulting Engineers
200 Century Park South, Suite 212, Birmingham, AL 35226

Published: 9/5/25; 9/12/25; 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHARON LOUISE JACKSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000514

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

Personal Representative:
BLAKE JACKSON

Published: 09/05/2025; 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES EDWARD HARRIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000515

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of September, 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Personal Representative:
MARTHA HARRIS

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by LARRY ANDERSON in favor of FIRST ALABAMA BANK, recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Jefferson County, Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse, Birmingham Division, Alabama, on October 3, 2025, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate:

Lot 12, Block 8, according to the survey of Pinewood Estates, as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 42, Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama. Property address: 210 Pinewood Lane, Birmingham, AL 35210.

Terms:

Sold on “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” basis.
Subject to easements, encumbrances, and exceptions in the mortgage and recorded documents.
Sold without warranty or recourse, subject to redemption rights under Alabama law.

Mortgagee:
FIRST ALABAMA BANK
Address: c/o Legal Department, 123 Bank Street, Birmingham, AL 35203

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MARY ELLEN CARTER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000516

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 15th day of September, 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from the above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

Personal Representative:
DAVID CARTER

Published: 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025; 10/03/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the City of Birmingham, Alabama, at City Hall, 710 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203, until 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, on October 10, 2025, for the project titled “Downtown Street Lighting Replacement”.

Scope of Work:

Replacement of street lighting poles, fixtures, and electrical upgrades along designated downtown streets.

Plans & Specifications:

May be inspected at City Hall, Engineering Department, Birmingham, Alabama.
May be obtained from the office of City Engineering Consultants, 500 1st Avenue North, Suite 300, Birmingham, Alabama 35203, upon payment of $50.00 (non-refundable).

Requirements:

Bidders must comply with specifications and competitive bid laws under Title 39, Alabama Code.
Prequalification of bidders not required.
City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities.

Authorized by:
MICHAEL THOMPSON, City Engineer
City of Birmingham, Alabama

Published: 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025; 10/03/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

For auction to be held Oct 24, 2025, at 3800 Flight Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215

2014 GMC 1500 – 1GTR1UEC7EZ125434
2010 NISS ALTIMA – 1N4AL2AP7AC192655
2010 BUICL LACROSS – 1G4GE5EV7AF320752
1997 CHEV CAMARO – 2G1FP22K7V2101177
2009 HONDA CIVIC – 2HGFA16349H323539
2024 HONDA HR – 3CZRZ1H35RM734462
2013 KIA SORRENTO – 5XYKT4A24DG383058
2025 NISS VERSA – 3N1CN8EV9SL830101
2008 FORD F150 – 1FTRW12W58FA35087
2002 CHEV TAHOE – 1GNEC13VX2J234421
1995 FORD RANGER – 1FTCR14X9STA61722
2008 LINC MKZ – 3LNHM26TX8R655245
2003 CHEV TRACKER – 2CNBE13C936930556
2015 VOLK JETTA – 3VWD17AJ5FM282363
2012 NISS MAXIMA – 1N4AA5AP3CC864124
2011 TOYT AVALON – 4T1BK3DB8BU416210
2005 TOYT CAMRY – 4T1BE30K95U007991
2007 FORD FUSION – 3FAHP07117R159509
2015 TOYT CAMRY – 4T1BF1FKXFU016774

Published: 9/12/25 and 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERESA ANN WALKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000518

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4th day of September 2025 by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

RICKY WAYNE WALKER – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: MILDRED TURMAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000521

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5th day of September 2025 by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

DONALD HITE – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/25; 09/19/25; 09/26/25

LEGAL NOTICE

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR THE LEVY OF A REVISED SCHEDULE OF SERVICE CHARGE ON BUSINESS UNITS AND MINI-WAREHOUSE FACILITIES IN THE MCCALLA AREA FIRE DISTRICT

BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDAINED by the Board of Trustees of the McCalla Area Fire District as follows:

This ordinance for the levy of a revised service charge on business units is in addition to any and all ordinances currently in effect for service charges levied by the Board. All provisions of the current service charge ordinance shall apply to this ordinance as to definitions, levy, collection, exemption, due date, delinquency, and enforcement of the service charge herein.

Section 4. Schedule of Service Charges:

Business Units: The service charge for each business or mini-warehouse facility, as approved by the Board at their sole discretion, shall be 13 mils of its current assessed value.

All other provisions of Section 4 shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect. This ordinance shall become effective after eight days have elapsed following the publication in a newspaper of general circulation and posting of notice in each fire station, or as otherwise provided by law pursuant to Section 13 of Act No. 79 of the Special Session of the Legislature of Alabama 1966, as amended, and shall remain in effect for subsequent service charge years until repealed or amended by the Board of Trustees of the District.

Published: 9/12/25; 9/19/25; 9/26/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ANDREW SCOTT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000516

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3rd day of September 2025 by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

ANGELA KATES – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TAMMY LITTLETON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000513

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION upon the estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of September 2025 by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

JORDAN DUNN – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE – Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment Nos. 17, 18, 19, and 20

The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects with the FY 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, approved October 2023.

These amendments are available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101 1409
Coliseum Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit ALDOT’s webpage at:
https://www.dot.state.al.us
https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide

Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.

John R. Cooper – Transportation Director
Published: September 12, 19 & 26, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, KNOWN AS THE “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE,” TO AMEND SECTION 6.1, SUBSECTION (2), TO INCLUDE DATA CENTERS AS A PERMITTED USE IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 11-52-77 and 11-52-78 of the Code of Alabama, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, has reviewed Section 6.1 of Ordinance No. 3391 to consider amending Subsection (2), “Permitted Uses,” to include Data Centers as a permitted use in the Light Industrial District; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly scheduled and held before the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the procedures and notice requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 3391; and

WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission submitted a report and recommendation to the City Council of the City of Bessemer in favor of amending Section 6.1, Subsection (2), permitted uses of Ordinance No. 3391 to include “Data Centers” as a permitted use; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has determined that it is in the public interest to consider the proposed zoning text amendment and has scheduled a public hearing for October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Bessemer City Hall, 1700 Third Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama, and has directed the City Clerk to provide notice of said hearing as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Section 6.1, Subsection (2), “Permitted Uses,” of Ordinance No. 3391, as previously adopted and amended, is hereby further amended to include “Data Centers” as a permitted use in the Light Industrial (I-1) District.

Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

Section 3: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.

Wanda D. Taylor – City Clerk, City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: Sept. 12, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KATHRYN E. CAIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000517

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3rd day of September, 2025 by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

LARRY C. CAIN – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 9/12/25; 9/19/25; 9/26/25
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JESSE EDGAR CULPEPPER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000508

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3rd day of September, 2025 by the Honorable Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

KIM C. SHUBERT
DONNA C. BURGESS – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD ROSS CLEMONS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000507

CHRISTIAN ROSS CLEMONS – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JESSE EDGAR CULPEPPER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000508

KIM C. SHUBERT
DONNA C. BURGESS – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD ROSS CLEMONS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000507

CHRISTIAN ROSS CLEMONS – Personal Representative(s)

Published: 09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
10/17/2025

WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 10/17/2025, 10:00 AM at 705 22 ND ST N BESSEMER AL 35020, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

2HNYD18651H534639 2001 ACUR MDX TOURING PKG
19UUB2F7XFA004699 2015 ACUR TXL ADVANCE
WBA13AG07PCN57629 2023 BMW 5 SERIES 530E
KL4MMDSL0NB107124 2022 BUIC EXCORE GX SELECT
2G4WE567151299020 2005 BUIC LACROSSE CXS
1G4HR52L7SH413725 1995 BUIC LESABRE
1GYS4NKJ4FR695081 2015 CADI ESCALADE
3GYEK63NX2G281887 2002 CADI ESCALADE AWD
1GNFLNEK1DZ112419 2013 CHEV EQUINOX 2LT
2G1WF52EXY9379873 2000 CHEV IMPALA
2G1WF52E319171209 2001 CHEV IMPALA
2G1WB5E30E1146097 2014 CHEV IMPALA LI
2G1WG5E38C1227380 2012 CHEV IMPALA 2FL
2GCEC13V361332683 2006 CHEV SILVERADO
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3GNEC16T7YG154109 2000 CHEV SUBURBAN 1500 4×2
2C3CCABG9EH238117 2014 CHRY 300 S
4YMBU0816PG025901 2023 COTC GWHDP 5×8 UTILITY TRAILER
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2B3CJ4DV7AH289741 2010 DODG CHALLENGER SE
2C3CDXBG0DH706329 2013 DODG CHARGER
1B7FL26XXPS269431 1993 DODG DAKOTA
1D8HD38P17F577266 2007 DODG DURANGO SXT 4×2
3C4PDCAB6FT622408 2015 DODG JOURNEY
3FMCR9G65RRE74083 2024 FORD BRONCO SPORT
2FAFP71W97X130152 2007 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
2FAFP71V28X132088 2008 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
1FDSE3FL8BDB15174 2011 FORD ECONOLINE
2FMPK3J92JBC09498 2018 FORD EDGE
2FMDK36C87BA95829 2007 FORD EDGE SE
1FMCU0F79JUB42293 2018 FORD ESCAPE S
1FMCU0GX3GUB66192 2016 FORD ESCAPE SE
1FAFP34P43W219937 2003 FORD FOCUS SE DLX
1FAHP3GN4BW134856 2011 FORD FOCUS SES
3FAHP0KC0AR341766 2010 FORD FPF
3FAHP0HA5BR257529 2011 FORD FUSION
1FATP8UH4J5136441 2018 FORD MUSTANG
1FA6P8TH4K5122071 2019 FORD MUSTANG
1ZVBP8AM8D5241735 2013 FORD MUSTANG BASE
1ZVBP8EM3E5203518 2014 FORD MUSTANG BASE
1FAFP45X92F229835 2002 FORD MUSTANG GT
1FTRF12215KE82760 2005 FORD F150
1FTEW1CPXKKC73795 2019 FORD F150
1FTPW12538KB28731 2008 FORD F150 XL
1FTWX32FXYED02550 2000 FORD F350
1FT8W3DT6HEC27814 2017 FORD F350
3AKJGNDR0NDNK6657 FRHT 122SD*
1GKKNXLS8JZ229916 2018 GMC ACADIA
1GTU9DED2KZ276513 2019 GMC SIE
2GTEC19S9T1503459 1996 GMC SIERRA 1500
3GTU2WEC3FG250953 2015 GMC SIERRA 1500 4×4 CREW
2GKFLRE38E6249819 2014 GMC TERRAIN
5PVNE8JT4F4S56447 2015 HINO 268 4×2 108” BBC
JHMCM56683C049801 2003 HOND ACCORD
1HGCR2F30GA238470 2016 HOND ACCORD
1HGCP2F7XAA107692 2010 HOND ACCORD EX EX
1HGCV1F33NA045801 2022 HOND ACCORD SEDAN SPORT 1.5L
19XFB2F56DE053060 2013 HOND CIVIC LX AUTO
2HKRM3H79FH506632 2015 HOND CR-V EX-L
5J6YH28776L018358 2006 HONDA ELEMENT
5FNRL38777B423803 2007 HOND ODYSSEY
5FNRL5H60CB092740 2012 HOND ODYSSEY
1HFTE30005A113096 2005 HONDA TRX45R SPORTRAX 450R
KMHLL4DG6SU884620 2025 HYUN ELANTRA SE
KMHLM4DG7SU984125 2025 HYUN ELANTRA SEL SPORT
5NMS23ADXKH110224 2019 HYUN SANTA FE SE
5NPEB4AC7DH782807 2013 HYUN SONATA
5NPE34AF1GH311988 2016 HYUN SONATA
5NPE34AFXJH611231 2018 HYUN SONATA
5NMJF3DEXRH315685 2024 HYUN TUSCON
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1C4PJLASXHW514718 2017 JEEP CHEROKEE
1C4PJLLB5KD381091 2019 JEEP CHEROKEE LATTITUDE
1C4RJFBG5NC139242 2022 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WK
1J8GP28K98W251421 2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT
1C4NJRFB3ED588797 2014 JEEP PATRIOT LATTITUDE
3KPFL4A70HE011541 2017 KIA FORTE
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3KPF24AD5RE778215 2024 KIA FORTE LXS
KNAGG4A81A5447668 2010 KIA OPTIMA
KNAGT4L32G5092208 2016 KIA OPTIMA
5XXGU4L39HG164373 2017 KIA OPTIMA EX
KNDJN2A23E7065506 2014 KIA SOUL BASE
JTHBK262492089241 2009 LEXS IS250 IS
JM1BK343871694059 2007 MAZD MAZDA3 S GRAND
JM3KFBEM8R0416557 2024 MAZD CX-5 PREMIUM PLUS
JM3TB2DA5C0340861 2012 MAZD CX-9 GRAND TOURING FWD
JM3LW28A950537453 2005 MAZD MPV
WDDGF56X29R042439 2009 MERZ C CLASS
4JGFB4JB6NA753508 2022 MERZ GLE
4A3AB36F86E020484 2006 MITS GALLANT
4A3AB36FX9E036352 2009 MITS GALLANT ES
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1N4AL3AP1HN349553 2017 NISS ALTIMA
1N4AL3AP1JC257263 2018 NISS ALTIMA
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1N4BL4CV0RN331195 2024 NISS ALTIMA
1N4AL3AP6FC101002 2015 NISS ALTIMA SL
1N4AA5AP4AC837026 2010 NISS MAXIMA
1N4AA5APXBC860960 2011 NISS MAXIMA
1N4AA6APXHC384563 2017 NISS MAXIMA
5N1DR2CN2LC579825 2020 NISS PATHFINDER
5N1AT3AA3MC782329 2021 NISS ROGUE S
3N1CB51D25L477046 2005 NISS SENTRA
3N1AB7AP5KY234567 2019 NISS SENTRA
3N1AB8CVXMY255063 2021 NISS SENTRA
3N1AB8CVXNY256554 2022 NISS SENTRA
3N1AB7AP8HY232577 2017 NISS SENTRA S
3N1CN7AP2GL886437 2016 NISS VERSA 1.6S
3N1CN7AP8GL879900 2016 NISS VERSA 1.6S
50HDG1628P1087418 2023 NORSTAR TRAILER NORSTAR TRAILER
4UZACGCY9FCHB3857 2015 PHAETON 40QBH
1C6RR6LG4ES102963 2014 RAM 100 SLT CREW 4×2
1C6SRFJM6NN281144 2022 RAM 1500 LARAMIE 3.0L 4×2
4S3BMCA69A3228967 2010 SUBARU LEGACY AWD I
4T1BG22K4WU294918 1998 TOYT CAMRY
4T1BF3EK1AU068171 2010 TOYT CAMRY
4T1BF3EK5BU744915 2011 TOYT CAMRY
4T1BF1FK3FU110401 2015 TOYT CAMRY
4T1BF1FK7FU945725 2015 TOYT CAMRY LE
2T1BURHE6JC091056 2018 TOYT COROLLA
5YFBURHE0FP184100 2015 TOYT COROLLA L AUTO
JTDBL40E999036541 2009 TOYT COROLLA LE
5TDYKRFH5ES007626 2014 TOYT HIGHLANDER
JTDKN3DU4C1605212 2012 TOYT PRIUS TWO
4T3ZA3BB2BU052491 2011 TOYT VENZA
3VWPF31Y78M403174 2008 VOLK BEETLE 2.5S
3VWCB7BU1KM276331 2019 VOLK JETTA SPORT
3VWBX7BU6SM081161 2025 VOLK JETTA SPORT
WVGAV7AX5HK025370 2017 VOLK TIGUAN S
JYAVP17E27A027466 2007 YAMA ROADSTAR MIDNIGHT SILVERADO
JYARJ06E85A029735 2005 YAMAHA YZFR6
16’ GOOSENECK DUMP TRAILER BLACK
10’ ENCLOSED TRAILER RED

Published 9/12/25 and 9/19/25

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BARBARA JOSEPHINE BOYD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000524

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of September 2025, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.

LAUREN LOUISE BOYD
Personal Representative(s)
09/12/2025; 09/19/2025; 09/26/2025
Attorney of Record