Legal Notices Week of Feb 13, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES000624
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: C.K.L.H-B, A MINOR

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: C.K.L.H-B WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED. You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of C.K.L.H-B, (born to TANISHA RENA HOPSON, Natural Mother), was filed on the 30th day of October 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 08/23/2013.

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 COUNSEL, 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 15th day of January 2025.

JACQUELINE KNOX
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

STEPHEN H. JONES
1714 4 TH AVE N
BESSEMER, AL 35020
(205)428-2110

RUN DATES: 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026


LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF: ADOPTION OF: A.D.B., A MINOR
CASE NO. 25BES000506
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF: A.D.B WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED. You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of A.D.B, (born to Katrina Lesha King, Natural Mother), was filed on the 26th 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 mother and father. Minor Child’s birth date is November 25, 2011.

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 the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.

DONE this the 23rd day of January 2026.

JACQUELINE KNOX
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE

RUN DATES: 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026


LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000319
ESTATE OF: JOSEPH PERRY HOGUE, SR., deceased.

To: Philip Hogue, Patricia Jean Hogue, Jeffrey Alan Hogue, Jr., Zach Hogue, Kade Hogue, Tyler Hogue, Hannah Hogue, any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 24th day of November 2025 came Adam C. Hogue, Administrator for the Estate of Joseph Perry Hogue, Sr., deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 11th day of May 2026, at 11:30 a.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 22nd day of January 2026.

Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE

PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26


LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000555
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM FERRELL VALENTINE, deceased.

To: William Valentine, Jr., any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 20th day of January 2026 came Cindy Valentine, Personal Representative for the Estate of William Ferrell Valentine, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 2026, at 3:00 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 22nd day of January 2026.

Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE

PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/30/26; 2/6/26 AND 2/13/26


LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 23BES000767
ESTATE OF: HENRY LOUIS HINKLE, deceased.

To: Patrick Hinkle, Whiteny Hinkle, any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 6th day of January 2025, Louis Hinkle came Angelo Hinkle, Administrator for the Estate of Henry Louis Hinkle, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 11th day of May 2026 at 11:00 a.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 22nd day of January 2026.

Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE

PLEASE PUB: 1/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26


LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EUNICE ODIS GOLDSMITH, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000632

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of January 2026 . by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX , 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.

HEILAH NEPHATARRI GOLDSMITH
Personal Representative(s)

01/30/2026; 02/06/2026; 02/13/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: LUCILLE ROBERTSON, DECEASED
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000032

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of January 2026 . 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.

MORGAN CARTER
NIKI CUNNINGHAM
Personal Representative(s)

01/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 21BES000832
ESTATE OF: LEROY MOORE, A.K.A. JIT MOORE, DECEASED

To: DWYANNA AMERSON PENN, COURTNEY MOORE and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice; On the 30th day of September 2025, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Leroy Moore, a.k.a JIT Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same. It is therefore ordered that the 15th day of April 2026, at 11:00 a.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 21st day of January 2026.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Please publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 and 2/13/26

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE SALE

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mostella Developments, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, in favor of REI Funding Partners LLC, dated September 24, 2024, and recorded as Instrument Number 2024092645 on or about September 24, 2024 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned REI Funding Partners, LLC, as mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, on February 25, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:

LOT 8, BLOCK 12, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED MAP OF CRESTDALE GARDENS, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 55, PAGE 99 A & B, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

The property address is: 5129 Northumberland Road, Irondale, AL 35210

THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.

Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.

Michael R. Lunsford
Attorney for Mortgagee

Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000

Mortgagee
REI Funding Partners, LLC
730 Energy Center Blvd.
Suite 1402B
Northport, AL 35473

TO BE PUBLISHED: January 30, 2026, February 6, 2026, & February 13, 2026.

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ABANDONED
MOBILE HOME

Notice is hereby given that the mobile home located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Lot 30, Bessemer, AL 35022 has been abandoned. Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC, owner of Parkwood Mobile Home Park, located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, will begin the process of securing legal ownership and conducting a private sale of the mobile home on February 18, 2026, during normal business hours.

The last known owner is Michael Kendrick. The mobile home is a 1988 model, approximately 16×80, serial number MS-B-88-16X80-3T2SN0182.

For additional information, contact Admin, Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC at admin@luckycommunities.com or 504-445-6500.

published 2/6/26; 2/13/26


LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ABANDONED
MOBILE HOME

Notice is hereby given that the mobile home located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Lot 10, Bessemer, AL 35022 has been abandoned. Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC, owner of Parkwood Mobile Home Park, located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, will begin the process of securing legal ownership and conducting a private sale of the mobile home on February 18, 2026, during normal business hours.

The last known owner is Deborah King. The mobile home is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-wide home, approximately 14×70, HUD plate number GEO 961032.

For additional information, contact Admin, Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC at admin@luckycommunities.com or 504-445-6500.

published 2/6/26; 2/13/26


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TERESA LOUISE STANO, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000050

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of January 2026 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.

A ERIC JOHNSTON
Personal Representative(s)

02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Federal Aid Project No.
CMAQ-3715(261)

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 February 27, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Streetscape Improvements (Grading, Drainage, Pavement, Sidewalk Installation, Traffic Signal Upgrades, and Landscaping) on 41st Street from the intersection of 1st Avenue South to the intersection of 5th Avenue South in Birmingham. Length 0.321 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 Two Hundred Fifty (250) Working Days.

A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $33.00 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 $2,650,670 To $3,239,708.

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 February 6, 13 & 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE FAMILY COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF:
LANYAA DENISE NELSSON
A Child.

CASE NO. 68-JU2022-o00588.02
SAH

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR
TERMINATION OF PARENTAL
RIGHTS

TO: MOTHER

You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to LANYAA DENISE NELSSON, born on APRIL 7, 2010, to CARNISHA SMITH at LLC-USC MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The State of conception is unknown. You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you. A final hearing has been set for April 29, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M. in the Bessemer Division of Family Court of Jefferson County, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.

Lakita Hall-Wright
Clerk of Juvenile Court

published February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RONALD ALVIN TRAMEL, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000041

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of January 2026 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.

CHARLES G CRAWFORD
Personal Representative(s)

02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED
PARENT)

IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
L.M.M
A Minor

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.

CASE NO. 26BES000040

NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN
OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:
L.M.M
A Minor

WHOSE ADDRESS IS ALSO
UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED

You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of L.M.M, (born to NIKKI JO MCKEE, Natural Mother), was filed on the 28th day of January 2026, 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 02/04/2024.

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 the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.

DONE this the 29 th day of January 2026.

Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate

Run dates: 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JAMES EARL HOPE, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000038

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of January 2028 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.

REGINA CARR HOPE
Personal Representative(s)

02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO. 25BES000660

ESTATE OF: SADIE MAE FULLER, DECEASED

TO: FAWN FULLER, STEPHEN GREEN, RHEMA GREEN-JONES, STEPHON GREEN
Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;

On the 14th day of November 2025, came Sheilah Fuller Houston, and filed her Petition to Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Sadie Mae Fuller, Deceased.

And whereas the 7th day of April 2026, at 9:30 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 28th day of January 2026.

Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Run dates: 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026


LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Hoar Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for UAB Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Buildout at University of Alabama Birmingham for the State of Alabama and the city of Birmingham, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Gresham Smith, Architect.

Western Star: February 6, 13, 20, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for West Hills Elementary School and J.S. Abrams Elementary School Roof Replacements, Bessemer, AL, Bessemer City School Board of Education, Bessemer, AL, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this subject should immediately notify Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233, in order to avoid Barring of Claims by Law.

JOHNS AND KIRKSEY, INC.
5424 Metro Park Drive
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405

Western Star: February 6, 13, 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PRE-
QUALIFICATION AND BIDS

PROJECT SUMMARY: The project consists of a 70,000 sf addition to the existing school. There will be a two-story addition that has classrooms and a new media center with mansard roofs and rooftop equipment. There will be another addition that will include a new gymnasium and multi-purpose space. The gymnasium will serve as the Storm Shelter for the added occupants. A cafeteria expansion and selective site work is also included in the project.

PREQUALIFICATION PROPOSALS will be received digitally, as described in the official prequalification proposal requirements, on behalf of the Owner by TURNERBATSON Architects at 1950 Stonegate Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35242, for the below referenced project, until 5:00 PM Local Time, February 20th, 2026. Faxed or late submittals will not be accepted. The prequalification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Prequalification proposal requirements may be obtained from the Architect by contacting Wil Bradford, wbradford@turnerbatson.com, 205.403.6201. Additional qualifications and requirements for Bidders are indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents. In reviewing the submittals, emphasis will be placed on your firm’s experience with projects similar in size and type to this project.

A written list of Contractors receiving prequalification will be issued to all who requested consideration by 5:00 PM Local Time, February 24th, 2026.

PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 9:00 am Local Time, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at Fox Run School, 1100 Fox Run Parkway Opelika, AL 36801. A walkthrough to review the general scope of work will be conducted immediately following the Pre-Bid Conference. Attendance by all Prequalified Bidders is MANDATORY in order to avoid disqualification.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received only from previously PREQUALIFIED Contractors by Opelika City Schools Board of Education located at 300 Simmons Street Opelika, AL 36801 until 1:00 PM Local Time, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 for this project:

Additions and Renovations to
Fox Run School
1100 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika, Alabama 36801

at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the Opelika City Schools Board of Education in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. Performance and statutory Labor and Material Payment Bonds, and insurance in compliance with requirements, will be required at the signing of the Contract.

Final bid documents (Plans, Specifications, and Addenda) may be purchased from Alabama Graphics, 2801 5th Ave, South, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-252-8505. Contractors must purchase sets at their own expense – no deposits or refunds will be allowed. Drawings may be examined at the offices of TURNERBATSON Architects, 1950 Stonegate Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, Alabama 35242, and local plan rooms starting Friday, February 27th, 2026. Subcontractors should contact a Contractor or plan room for documents.

Only Contractors who have completed the prequalification process within the stated time limits, and which are properly licensed in accordance with criteria established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors under the Provision of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, will be considered for prequalification for the work of this project.

For questions regarding this project, please contact TURNERBATSON Project Manager, Hannah Burns, at hburns@turnerbatson.com no later than February 18th, 2026.

Per the Owner and the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR), Act 2013-205, the project will be bid EXCLUDING TAXES.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical errors and/or abandon the prequalification and bid process if, in their judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.

TURNERBATSON Architects
1950 Stonegate Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 403-6201

Published Feb 6, 13, & 20, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ELAINE T CALLAHAN, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000029

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of January 2026 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.

KAREN CALLAHAN STRONG
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL ANTONIO HENDRICKS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000711

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of JANUARY 2026 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.

JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MARTHA L DUNN, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000721

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of January 2026 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.

JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CAROLYN T DICKEY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000016

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of January 2026 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.

CAROL D LOWE
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SANDRA R BURCHFIELD a/k/a SANDRA KATHERINE BURCHFIELD, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000052

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of February 2026 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.

JEFFREY W BURCHFIELD
Personal Representative(s)

02/06/2025; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TEWANNA L ADAIR, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000051

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of February 2026 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.

CANOSHA WATKINS
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL LEE BROOM, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000002

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of January 2022 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.

MICHAEL SIR BROOM
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ALTON EARL DANIELS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000014

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of January 2026 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.

JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FIRE DUES SALE
– BIRMINGPORT FIRE DISTRICT

Default having been made in payment of service charges to Birmingport Fire District pursuant to and under the authority of Act 79 of the Alabama Legislature, Special Session of 1966, as amended, and Amendment 369 to the Alabama Constitution, as amended and §11-48-49, et.seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, Forestdale Fire District, under and by virtue of the power of sale referenced in the above-stated laws, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash on the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse Bessemer Division on March 13, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following property located within the District for the amounts owed to the District through the 2025 billing cycle, including costs of sale and attorney fees.

7670 Birmingport Road, Mulga, AL 35118

LEGAL: Lot 1, according to the Survey of Mrs. V.W. Coggins Resurvey, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 35 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.

PID: 20-00-19-0-000-062.000
Owner: MKFH Properties, Inc.

MASSEY, STOTSER & NICHOLS
1780 GADSDEN HIGHWAY
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235
(205) 838-9000

ATTORNEY: STEPHANIE LANIER WEEMS

RUN DATES: February 13, 20 & 27, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
HERBERT DUNN, JR., DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000697

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of January 2026 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.

JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JOE R MOORE, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000035

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of January 2026 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.

SHARON MOORE
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DOROTHY MAE PARSONS A/KA DOROTHY SAUNDERS PARSONS, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000037

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6TH day of February 2026. 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.

LINDSAY DIANE MCKEE
Personal Representative(s)

02/13/2026; 02/20/2026; 02/27/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SHIRLEY S. PREY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000055

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 6th day of February 2026 . 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.

ELLEN LOUISE PREY
Personal Representative(s)

02/13/2026; 02/20/2026; 02/27/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO. 26BES000062

IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
A.M.H, A MINOR)

NOTICE TO: CHRISTOPHER HALL
801 Merriweather Dr.
Calera, AL 35046

On the 5TH day of February 2026, came Ashley Thames Pickens, Mother and Petitioner for the Change of Name for A.M.H, A Minor.

And whereas the 7TH day of April 2026, at 12:00 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 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 5th day of February 2026.

Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Pub Feb 13 th , 20 th , 27 th , Mar 6 th , 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

Pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes, auction will be held March 27, 2026, at 8am
At 3800 FLIGHT DRIVE
Birmingham Al 35215.
We reserve the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.

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published Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
MARCH 2026 AUCTION

MARVIN SALTER GIVES NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE FORECLOSURE OF LEIN AND INTENT TO SELL THESE VEHICLES ON 03/23/2026.
9:00 AM AT 5935 SEVEN BARK DR BESSEMER AL.
SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL BIDS,

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2012 CHEV 1500 1GC-NCPEX3CZ102078

MARVIN SALTER

published Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LARRY F BAILEY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000042

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4TH day of February 2026 . 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.

GEORGE WILLIAM II MATTINSON
Personal Representative(s)

02/13/2026; 02/20/2026; 02/27/2026
Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:

WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 03/27/2026, 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.

WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC

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published Feb. 13 and Feb. 20, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO. 24BES000566

ESTATE OF: JAMES MAXWELL, DECEASED.

To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;

On the 4th day of March 2025, came Melba Joan Burchfield, Personal Representative, for the Estate of James Maxwell, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.

It is therefore ordered that the 20th day of May 2026, at 10:30 a.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 4th day of February 2026.

Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE

PLEASE PUBLISH:
2/13/26; 2/20/26; 2/27/26


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE
ZONING SYNOPSIS

Notice is hereby given to the public that the Bessemer City Council at its meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 3, 2026, in the Council Chambers on 2nd floor at Bessemer City Hall located at 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, AL 35020 will hear the following zoning amendment request.

Amendments to Sections 2.11, 2.12, and 2.13 concerning zoning amendment procedures and development plans, as well as Section 4, Subdivision Application Procedure and Approval Process, and Section 8.1, Quantitative Development Criteria, of Ordinance No. 3391.

All people who desire to have an opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of such ordinance are encouraged to attend. A full copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance was published on February 6, 2026, in the Western News.

Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama

Publication Date: February 13, 2026


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LOUISE G LOVELADY a/k/a LOUISE GOODWIN LOVELADY, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES00001

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th day of January 2026, 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.

WAYNE HAYES
JUDY HAYES
Personal Representative(s)

01/30/2026; 02/06/2026; 02/13/2026

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GARY ANDREW HARRIS JR., DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 25BES000658

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of November 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.

MONYUA HARRIS
Personal Representative(s)

1/30/26; 2/6/26 and 2/13/26

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RONALD RAY KILGO, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000008

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of January 2026, 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.

KIMBERLY DAWN KILGO
Personal Representative(s)

1/30/26; 2/6/26 AND 2/13/26

Attorney of Record

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EULA ESKRIDGE BRYANT, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000054

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3rd day of February 2026, 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.

CHENOIA BRYANT
Personal Representative(s)

02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DAVID GEORGE NATHAN, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000034

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of January 2026, 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.

ELIZABETH A YOUNG
Personal Representative(s)

2/6/26; 2/13/26; 2/20/26

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EDNA FLOE ARLEDGE, a.k.a. EDNA LEWIS ARLEDGE, DECEASED

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NUMBER: 26BES000066

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY

UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of February 2026, 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.

SUSAN ARLEDGE EAGAN
Personal Representative(s)

2/13/26; 2/20/26 and 2/27/26

Attorney of Record


LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT
OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR

STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT

CASE NO. 26BES00045

ESTATE OF: Deborah Ann Lambert,
AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON

TO: Any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;

Take notice that on the 29th day of January 2026, Gavin Ball, as administrator for Plantation Manor Nursing Home, filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for Deborah Ann Lambert, An Alleged Incapacitated Person.

Notice is hereby given the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 9th day of March 2026, at 11:00 a.m. All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.

WITNESS MY HAND, this the 10th day of February 2026.

Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE

Please publish:
2/13/26; 2/20/26; 2/27/26 and 3/6/26