LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RONNIE H GLAZE a/k/a RONNIE HAYES GLAZE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000192
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9 th day of April 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.
TONYA DUNCAN
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: T. RAE MADDOX A/K/A TEZZIE RAE MADDOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000189
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9TH day of APRIL 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.
JEFFREY WADE MADDOX
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: ELLIS DUANE THOMAS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000087
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20TH 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.
MARK SOMMERVILLE
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER CIVIL DIVISION
MANAGEMENT TEAM SYSTEMS, LLC, Plaintiff,
v.
RENEE CARTER and FICTITIOUS DEFENDANTS A, B, C & D who may be occupants at 500 Hillside Terrace, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, whose correct names are otherwise known to Plaintiff and who will be added by amendment when ascertained,
and
Lot 6, Block 2 According to the Survey of Springhill Estates, as recorded in Map Book: 18, Page: 24, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
PID: 38-00-17-4-010-002.000
Defendants.
Case Number: 68-CV-2026-900266.00
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION PUBLICATION
TO: RENEE CARTER and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C, D, E, F & G being those entities or persons that may claim any interest in the real property described herein that will be named when ascertained; or have and any person or entity which may claim any interest, right, title or encumbrance upon in the above described real property or any portion thereof, including but not limited to incompetents and/or minors and heirs of Renee Carter; whose whereabouts are unknown.
You are hereby notified that an In Rem Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, Judicial Foreclosure, Ejectment and Quiet Title, in the above-styled action was filed against you on March 25, 2026. The Defendants must answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication date being May 8, 2026 or a judgment by default may be rendered against them.
This notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the complaint. Your response must be filed with Karen Dunn Burks, Circuit Court Clerk; Jefferson County Circuit Court-Bessemer Division; 1851 Second Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, and served upon attorney for Plaintiff, Stephanie Lanier Weems, Esq., at 1780 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35235. Plaintiff’s Attorney’s phone number is (205) 838-9000.
DONE this the 7th day of April, 2026.
Karen Dunn Burks
CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
To be published April 17th, 24th, May 1st and May 8th, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE LANDS DIVISION
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA
LOCATION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE: The “Sharpes Lake Road Property,” more specifically described as follows: A parcel of land located in a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 20 South, Range 9 West and all of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 10 West, that lies North and West of Lake Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, containing 20.96 acres more or less.
MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $420,000
BID DEPOSIT: EACH bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $42,000 as bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the bidder does not complete the transaction within thirty (30) days of award. Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered.
Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder’s deposit will be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder shall reimburse the Alabama Department of Mental Health for the cost of the appraisal, $3,200, the cost of the survey, $16,300, and the advertisement fees incurred for this notice.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION BID OPENING: Sealed bids will be received by Director of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR SHARPES LAKE ROAD PROPERTY – DO NOT OPEN” and delivered to: State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901. All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division. If ADA accommodations are needed, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3484. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening.
PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION: Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND at https:/Iwww.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-sales-and-Ieasing-act which details property location and specific requirements related to this Invitation including, but not limited to, submission of bids and payment of costs. Requests for copies of the Invitation should be directed to the State Lands Division (334) 242-3484.
Potential bidders seeking to access the property for the purposes of inspection may contact Bryan Penn with the Alabama Department of Mental Health at (334) 353-7283. It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening.
NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE, STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
Patricia Powell McCurdy
State Lands Director
DATE: 04-07-2026
Published in the WESTERN STAR: April 17, 2026, April 24, 2026, May 1, 2026, and May 8, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN MOTHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: M.T.C, Jr M.J.C MINORS
CASE NO. 26BES000063 26BES000064
NOTICE TO: LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of M.T.C, Jr and M.J.C, Minor Children (LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB, Natural Mother), was filed on the 5th day of February 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB, whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of mother, are unknown to the petitioners. Minor Children were born November 20, 2020, and November 20, 2023.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Wendell Major, 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 8th of April 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Wendell Major, Esq.
300 18th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
PUB: 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN MOTHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF: A.R.R D.I.R MINORS
CASE NO. 26BES000128 26BES000129
NOTICE TO: KEVIN WADE RINER
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of A.R.R and D.I.R, Minor Children (KEVIN WADE RINER, Natural Father), was filed on the 11th day of March 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of KEVIN WADE RINER, whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of father, are unknown to the petitioners. Minor Children were born June 5, 2019, and September 21, 2016.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Conner Edge, 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 8th of April 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Conner Edge, Esq.
2924 Crescent Avenue
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
PUB: 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JACQUELINE D CAUSEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000094
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24TH 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.
PHILIP M CAUSEY
Personal Representative(s)
04/17, 04/24, 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID ROLAND LAWLEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000193
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of April 2026. by the HONORABLE Jameria J. 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.
PAULA ANN LAWLEY
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 28
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 which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is 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 the 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
April 17, 24 & May 1, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SAMUEL LEE WALKER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000187
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of April 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.
VIRGINIA NEVELS WALKER
Personal Representative(s)
04/17, 04/24, 05/012026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: GERALDINE LAURA ENNIS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000194
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13TH day of APRIL 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.
PEGGY REEVES
Personal Representative(s)
04/17/2026; 04/24/2026; 05/01/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
ESTATE OF: KIMBERLY D. MASSEY, DECEASED
CASE NO. 26BES00199
TO: GEORGIA COOPER, JUSTIN KING, JASON KING, JEFFREY HAGOOD, AND AMY HAGOOD Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 14th day of April 2026, James W. Massey came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Kimberly D. Massey, Deceased.
And whereas the 23rd day of June 2026, at 9: 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 15th day of April 2026.
_/J/ Jacqueline Knox.
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 04/24/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00029
ESTATE OF: MASSY JAROME ALLEN, DECEASED
TO: TAWANNA GARNER-ALLEN (USA) And to any and all interested parties;
On the 22nd day of March 2026, came Deidre Allen Boults, Personal Representative for the Estate of Massy Jarome Allen, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 15th day of June 2026, 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection 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 objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 20th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000186
ESTATE OF: CLAIRE HARBIN PIERCE, A MINOR.
TO: REBECCA HARBIN, ROBERT PIERCE, PEGGY EPHRATH, Custodian of CARTER JACK PIERCE, 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 7th day of April 2026, Michael Pruitt Harbin filed a petition for the appointment of a Conservator for Clair Harbin Pierce, a minor.
Notice is hereby given the above named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Conservator has been set for hearing on the 13th day of July 2026,at 3:00 p.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 17 th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
4/24/26 5/1/26 and 5/8/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JESSIE DOUGLAS WILKERSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000198
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of April 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.
JOHN CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS WILKERSON
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY KNOX SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000196
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of APRIL 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.
LATIVIA CHARSETTA KNOX
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/1/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES MICHAEL MADDOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000200
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of April 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.
LESLIE MADDOX COLLIER
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VIVIAN A JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000205
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of April 2026. 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.
CONNIE JONES LOWE
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBBIE THOMAS MCCOY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000213
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of April 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.
AMI MELISSA CASTLEBERRY
Personal Representative(s)
4/24/26; 5/1/26 and 5/8/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan annually and a Five-Year Plan every fifth fiscal year. The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to the PHA’s policies, programs, operations and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. It is through the PHA Plan that a PHA receives capital funding. Any comments may be submitted by mail to the Bessemer Housing Authority, 1515 Fairfax Ave., South, Bessemer, AL 35020.
The Draft PHA Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 will be available for review at BHA locations: 1515 Fairfax Avenue South, Bessemer 610 35th Street North, Bessemer 1100 5th Avenue North, Bessemer 2500 Clarendon Avenue South, Bessemer From 10:30 am. to 3:00 pm., Monday through Friday, and the Bessemer Housing Authority’s Website www.besha.org.
PUBLICATION DATES: April 24; May 1; May 8; May 15; May 22; May 29; June 5; June 12
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY HAWKINS TAYLOR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000221
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of April 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.
CLINTON TAYLOR, II
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: CV-2025-900158
Sheriff#: 26006187
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court (CV) of Bessemer Division, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against AMBER R. CATION of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said AMBER R. CATION.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT 205 CREEKSIDE PHASE 2 PT A MB 43 PG 55
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named AMBER R. CATION in and to the above described property, on Monday the 18th day of May, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of courthouse Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
5/1/26, 5/8/26 and 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number; CV-2024-900392
Sheriff#: 26005225
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court (CV) of Birmingham Division, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against ARETHA HUNTER, ET AL; POWER HUNTER, ET AL. of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said ARETHA HUNTER, ET AL; POWER HUNTER, ET AL..
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT H40 ROSS BRIDGE PARCEL H MB 43 PG 29
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named ARETHA HUNTER, ET AL; POWER HUNTER, ET AL. in and to the above described property, on Monday the 18th day of May, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at the steps of courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
5/1/26, 5/8/26 and 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff#: 26004633
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Office of the Dept, of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against MARCO GUARDADO AKA MARCO T. GUARDADO of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said MARCO GUARDADO AKA MARCO T. GUARDADO.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOTS 7-8-9-10 BL 31 GLEN-NDALE TERACE
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named MARCO GUARDADO AKA MARCO T. GUARDADO in and to the above described property, on Monday the 18th day of May, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
5/1/26, 5/8/26 AND 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles at Auction on June12, 2026, at 8 am at 3800 Flight Drive Birmingham AL 35215, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. The right is reserved to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
KNDJN2A21F7230468 KIA SOUL 2015
SALVP2BG6DH821711. LAND ROVER 2013
1N6ED26Y32C301766 NISS FRT. 2002
JNKDA31A74T211514 INFINITI 2004
1B9CS4522YP275291 TRAILER 2000
2GNAXHEV8K6286975 CHEV EQUINOX 2019
1G1ZE5ST2HF118470 CHEV MALIBU 2017
1GB4CZCG6BF216977 CHEV SILVERADO 2011
published May 1 and May 8, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00191
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAKSON J. MUNGUIA, An Alleged Disabled Person needing Protection
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 9th day of April 2026, Yadira Castellon, filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardianship for Jakson Munguia, Alleged disabled person needing protection.
Notice is hereby given the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardianship has been set for hearing on the 10th day of August 2026, at 10:00 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 22nd day of April 2026 .
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub four weeks
05/01/2026, 05/08/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/22/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RANDALL D CARTER aka RANDALL DEWEY CARTER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000136
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22 nd day of April 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.
SHERREE DARLENE CARTER
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RITA ROCCELLA WILLIAMS a/k/a RITA WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000197
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of April 2026. 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.
CHARLES D WILLIAMS
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WALLACE RICHARD BARNETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000211
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of April 2026. 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.
LINDA BARNETT THOMAS
Personal Representative(s)
05/0112026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HERMAN WASHINGTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000207
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of April 2026. 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.
MATTIE WASHINGTON
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026;
05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JIMMY EARL GARRISON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000182
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of April 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.
MARLA BAILEY
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026;
05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00029
ESTATE OF: MASSY JAROME ALLEN, DECEASED
TO: TAWANNA GARNER-ALLEN (USA)
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 22nd day of March 2026, came Deidre Allen Boults, Personal Representative for the Estate of Massy Jarome Allen, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 15th day of June 2026, 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection 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 objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 20th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 05/01/2026;
05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BILLY RAYMOND KOLB SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000210
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day ofApril 2026. 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.
ROBERT WINSLETT
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026;
05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 3698
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER ENTITLED “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE” PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING PLAN OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER,” AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3391, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008, AND AS HERETOFORE AMENDED
WHEREAS, AL Bessemer Land, LLC c/o Martin Evans, Agent for (Owner) pursuant to Section 2.11 of Ordinance No. 3391, filed an application to re-zone the property described hereinafter in Section 1 of this Ordinance from A-1 vacant Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial for the entire property for construction and operation of a multi-phased data center; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled and held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 3391 and state law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, considered the application for rezoning and the preliminary plan and issued a report to the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, in favor of rezoning the property from A-1 vacant Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial for the entire property for the purpose described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has found it necessary and desirable that the zoning of the hereinafter described parcel of property, as described in Section 1 below, be considered and has set a public hearing on said Ordinance for the April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama and has directed the City Clerk to give notice thereof, as provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer, as heretofore adopted, as amended, and the Zoning Map of said City of Bessemer be and the same hereby are amended as follows:
Section 1. That the following described property is the subject of the rezoning application, to-wit: Address: 5515 Freeman Ave. Bessemer 35022, 5400 Polara Lane Bessemer, AL 35022, 6380, 6042, and 6030 Old Lawsontown Road Bessemer, AL 35022.
Tax Parcels
Part of 3700270000001000, 37002630000001000, 37002620000001000, 37002610000001000, 3700264000002000
Legal Description
Section 26 – Township 19S – Range 5 West
A tract of land in the South-East quarter of the South-West quarter described as follows: commence at the Southeast corner of the South-East quarter of the South-West ; thence North along the East boundary of said quarter-quarter a distance of 630 feet to the center line of the Lawsontown-Bessemer Road said point also being the point of beginning of the following described tract: A strip of land 100 feet wide, 50 feet on each side of the center line of said road; thence westerly along said road center line 800.00 feet to the terminus.
Section 26 – Township 19S – Range 5 West
the South-West quarter of the North-East quarter; the South half of the North-West quarter; the South half of the North half of the South-East quarter; the South-West quarter except a tract in the South-East quarter of the South-West Quarter described as follows: commence at the Southeast corner of the South-East quarter of the South-West quarter, thence North along the East boundary of said quarter-quarter a distance of 630 feet to the centerline of the Lawsontown-Bessemer Road, said point also being the Point of Beginning of the following described tract: a strip of land 100 feet wide, 50 feet on each side of the centerline of said road, thence Westerly along said road centerline 800.0 feet to the terminus.
Section 27 – Township 19S – Range 5 West
The entire Section Less and except:
Part of N ½ of the NW ¼ of NW ¼ lying west of the APCO power line
SW ¼ of NW ¼ of NW ¼
NW diagonal ½ of SE ¼ of NW ¼ of NW ¼
NW diagonal ½ of NW ¼ of SW ¼ of NW ¼
Section 2. That from and after the enactment of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama and its approval by the Mayor, or its otherwise becoming law, the uses and restrictions applicable to I-1 Light Industrial, as set forth in Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer previously adopted and as heretofore amended, and as further restricted by the provisions of paragraph 1 above, shall govern and control the uses made of and permitted on the property described in Section1 hereof.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other parts, provisions, or sections of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 21st day of April 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: May 1, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 3696
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER ENTITLED “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE” PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING PLAN OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER,” AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3391, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008, AND AS HERETOFORE AMENDED
WHEREAS, Eduardo Nill, agent for Eduardo & Paola Nill (Owners) pursuant to Section 2.11 of Ordinance No. 3391, filed an application to re-zone the property described hereinafter in Section 1 of this Ordinance from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Residential for the entire property described herein; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled and held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 3391 and state law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, considered the application for rezoning and the preliminary plan and issued a report to the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, in favor of rezoning the property from A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Residential District for the entire property described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has found it necessary and desirable that the zoning of the hereinafter described parcel of property, as described in Section 1 below, be considered and has set a public hearing on said Ordinance for the April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama and has directed the City Clerk to give notice thereof, as provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer, as heretofore adopted, as amended, and the Zoning Map of said City of Bessemer be and the same hereby are amended as follows:
Section 1. That the following described property is the subject of the re-zoning application, to-wit: Address: 2068 Nixon Road Bessemer, AL 35022
Legal Description:
Being at the Southeast comer of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 28, Township 19 South, Range 4 West; thence run northerly along the East line of said ¼ – ¼ Section 241.50 feet; thence turn left 89 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds and run Westerly 210.00 feet; thence tum right 89 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds and run Northerly 6.0 feet; thence tum left 89 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds and run Westerly 450.0 feet; thence tum left 90 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds and run Southerly 247.50 feet; thence turn left 89 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds and run Easterly 660.0 feet to point of beginning.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
Commence at the Southeast comer of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 28, Township 19 South, Range 4 West, thence run Northerly along the East line of said ¼ – ¼ Section 241.50 feet to the point of beginning; thence turn left 89 degrees 19 minutes 53 seconds and run Westerly 210.00 feet; thence turn right 89 degrees 17 minutes 01 seconds and run Northerly 6.0 feet; thence turn left 89 degrees 17 minutes 22 seconds and run Westerly 450.00 feet; thence tum left 90 degrees 39 minutes 41 seconds and run Southerly 100.00 feet; thence turn 89 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds and run Easterly 320.09 feet; thence turn left 90 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds and run Northerly 79.00 feet; thence turn right 90 degrees 43 minutes 04 seconds and run Easterly 354.68 feet; thence turn left 90 degrees 40 minutes 07 seconds and run Northerly 15.00 feet to the point of beginning. Situated in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Section 2. That from and after the enactment of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama and its approval by the Mayor, or its otherwise becoming law, the uses and restrictions applicable to R-2 Residential, as set forth in Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer previously adopted and as heretofore amended, and as further restricted by the provisions of paragraph 1 above, shall govern and control the uses made of and permitted on the property described in Section1 hereof.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other parts, provisions, or sections of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 21st day of April 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: May 1, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 3697
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER ENTITLED “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE” PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING PLAN OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER,” AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3391, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008, AND AS HERETOFORE AMENDED
WHEREAS, Lesly Carolina Mendez Chavez, (Owner) pursuant to Section 2.11 of Ordinance No. 3391, filed an application to re-zone the property described hereinafter in Section 1 of this Ordinance from R-2 Single Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial District for the entire property described herein; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled and held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 3391 and state law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, considered the application for rezoning and the preliminary plan and issued a report to the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, in favor of rezoning the property from R-2 Single Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial District for the entire property described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has found it necessary and desirable that the zoning of the hereinafter described parcel of property, as described in Section 1 below, be considered and has set a public hearing on said Ordinance for the April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama and has directed the City Clerk to give notice thereof, as provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer, as heretofore adopted, as amended, and the Zoning Map of said City of Bessemer be and the same hereby are amended as follows:
Section 1. That the following described property is the subject of the re-zoning application, to-wit: Legal description:
Address – Parcel Identification # – Legal Description
1507 Holmes Drive
38-00-08-1-040-007.000
LOT 8 BLK 635 MB7-PG39
1002 15TH Avenue North
38-00-08-1-039-007.000
LOT 8 BLK 636 MB4-PG18
1004 15th Avenue North
38-00-08-1-039-008.000
LOT 7 BLK 636 MB4-PG18
1006 15TH Avenue North
38-00-08-1-039-009.000
LOT 6 BLK 636 MB4-PG18
Section 2. That from and after the enactment of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama and its approval by the Mayor, or its otherwise becoming law, the uses and restrictions applicable to I-1 Light Industrial, as set forth in Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer previously adopted and as heretofore amended, and as further restricted by the provisions of paragraph 1 above, shall govern and control the uses made of and permitted on the property described in Section1 hereof.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other parts, provisions, or sections of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 21st day of April 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: May 1, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. 3695
AN ORDINANCE TO FURTHER AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER ENTITLED “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE” PROVIDING FOR THE ZONING PLAN OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER,” AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.5 OF ORDINANCE NO. 3391, AS HERETOFORE ADOPTED ON THE 16TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2008, AND AS HERETOFORE AMENDED
WHEREAS, Maxus Construction, agent for David Knight (Owner) pursuant to Section 2.11 of Ordinance No. 3391, filed an application to re-zone the property described hereinafter in Section 1 of this Ordinance from A-1 Agricultural to R-5 Multi Family for the entire property described herein; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was scheduled and held before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama in accordance with the requirements of Ordinance No. 3391 and state law; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, considered the application for rezoning and the preliminary plan and issued a report to the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, in favor of rezoning the property from R-2/A-1 Single Family Residential to R-5 Multi-Family District for the entire property described herein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has found it necessary and desirable that the zoning of the hereinafter described parcel of property, as described in Section 1 below, be considered and has set a public hearing on said Ordinance for the April 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama and has directed the City Clerk to give notice thereof, as provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, that Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer, as heretofore adopted, as amended, and the Zoning Map of said City of Bessemer be and the same hereby are amended as follows:
Section 1. That the following described property is the subject of the re-zoning application, to-wit: Address: 120 Mordecai Lane Bessemer, AL 35022
Legal Description:
Parcel I
All that part of Lots 1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26, Block 4, according to the map of T. T. O’Byrne, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 91, in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama lying Southeast of the 1—59 right of way.
Parcel II
Commence at the South boundary of Block 4, according to the map of T. T. O’Byrne, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 91, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, where the same intersects the SE side of U.S. Highway No. 11; thence run in a Northerly direction along said SE boundary of U.S. Highway No. 11 to the intersection with the South boundary of the alley dividing said Block for point of beginning of the land herein described; thence continue in a NEly direction along said U.S. Highway No. 11 to the North boundary of said alley dividing said Block 4; thence turn an angle to the right and run in an Easterly direction along the North boundary of said alley to the SE corner of Lot 1 in Block 4 of said survey; thence turn an angle to the right and run in a Southerly direction to the NE corner of Lot 26 in Block 4 in said Survey; thence turn an angle to the right and run to point of beginning.
Section 2. That from and after the enactment of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama and its approval by the Mayor, or its otherwise becoming law, the uses and restrictions applicable to R-5 Multi-Family, as set forth in Ordinance No. 3391 of the City of Bessemer previously adopted and as heretofore amended, and as further restricted by the provisions of paragraph 1 above, shall govern and control the uses made of and permitted on the property described in Section1 hereof.
Section 3. That if any part, provision, or section of this ordinance is declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, all other parts, provisions, or sections of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and publication as required by law.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 21st day of April 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: May 1, 2026
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 9:00 a.m. on May 19, 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 amendments to ordinance #3391, amending sections 2.1(2), 2.13, 2.5(3), 3.2, 4.10(5), 5.1(5), 5.2(5), 5.3(5), 5.4(5), 5.5(4), 5.6(5), 5.7(5), 5.9(5), 6.1(5), 6.2(5), 6.3(5), 6.4(5), and 7.9(5), relating to development plans.
All persons who desire shall have an opportunity to be heard in opposition or in favor of such amendments to the ordinance are encouraged to attend this public hearing. A full copy of the proposed ordinance amendments was published on April 24, 2026, in the Western Star News.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: May 1, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ROBERT HOOTEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000216
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of APRIL 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.
TAYLOR HOOTEN
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026;
05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERRENCE J RICHARDSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000212
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27 day of APRIL 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.
TERRENCE J RICHARDSON
Personal Representative(s)
05/1/2026; 05/8/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 29
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 which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is 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 the 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 May 1, 8 & 15, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000381
ESTATE OF: DORIS DRAKE MILFORD, DECEASED
To: Kim Denise Acton Woods, Mary Patricia Heard, Lisa Carol Hainline, Christina Gams, Samuel Traina, Brenda M. Whatley, Jerry Milford, Donald C. Hill, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 26 th day of February 2026, came Juanita Annette Thrasher, the executrix for the Estate of Doris Drake Milford, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 24th day of August 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.
Done this the 28th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: May 1, 2026;
May 8, 2026 and May 15, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00019
ESTATE OF: ALI R. SAFAI, DECEASED
TO: Shahrzad Maria Warkentin, Allison Gigi Safai, Amanda Cecilia Safai, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 27th day of March 2026, came Lucina Safai, and filed her Verified Motion to Authorize Execution of Reaffirmation of Promissory Note and Mortgage, in the matter of the Estate of Ali R. Safai, Deceased.
And whereas the 24th day of August 2026, at 2:00 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 three successive weeks in the Western Star 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 April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
5/1/26; 5/8/26; 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIAJUANA FAYE PIPPEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000223
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of APRIL 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.
LETICIA SHELANDA PIPPEN
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026;
05/15/2026
Attorney of Record