Legal Notice
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC has completed the contract for the construction of Bessemer City Board of Education — Bessemer High School Bus Route Paving for the State of Alabama and the Bessemer City Board of Education, 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:
Central Alabama Asphalt & Construction Co., LLC
3181 Fosters Ferry Road, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
Office: (205) 349-0910
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of George Oscar Cobern Jr., Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000517
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 10th day of September, 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.
Karen Johnson
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Jewel Dean Coleman Gaston, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000516
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 10th day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Sherri C. Friday, 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.
Kevin Bryant Gaston
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Publication for Summary Distribution — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BESS00501 · Estate of: Trey Paul Marian, Deceased
To: The Heirs and Creditors and To Whom It May Concern, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 3rd day of September, 2026, came John Marian, as beneficiary of Trey Paul Marian, Deceased, having expired on June 27, 2026, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, and filed his Petition for Summary Distribution in this matter as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act.”
The 14th day of December, 2026, at 10:30 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 one time publication for one week 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 10th day of September, 2026.
Judge of Probate
Published: 09/18/2026
Legal Notice
Publication — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BESS0089 · Estate of: Robert Lee Davis Sr., Deceased
To: Robert Davis Jr. and Miesha Davis, any and all heirs whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 2nd day of September, 2026 and 8th day of September, 2026, came Terrye Smith Davis, and filed her Petition for Spousal Allowances and Exempt Property and Objection to Inventory, in the matter of the Estate of Robert Lee Davis Sr., Deceased.
The 14th day of December, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 10th day of September, 2026.
Judge of Probate
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Publication — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BESS00511 · Estate of: Merrylen Rooks Stafford, Deceased
To: Any and all heirs whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown, and to any and all interested parties:
On the 10th day of September, 2026, Jo Ann Griffin came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Merrylen Rooks Stafford, Deceased.
The 3rd day of November, 2026, at 10:30 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 11th day of September, 2026.
/s/ Jacqueline Knox
Deputy Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Notice of Sale of Land for Division and Distribution/Payment of Debts — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 25BES000578 · Estate of: Gussie Mae Rogers, Deceased
On the 8th day of September, 2026, came Arthur Rogers, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Gussie Mae Rogers, Deceased, and filed his petition in writing, praying for the sale of certain lands described as follows:
3241 Allison Bonnett Memorial Drive, Hueytown, Alabama 35023-1420
Said property belonging to said estate, the sale being for the purpose of paying debts and/or division and distribution among the heirs and devisees, upon the grounds that said property cannot be equitably divided among the joint owners (or that personal property is insufficient therefor). It appearing to the Court from said petition that the following heirs are non-residents of the State of Alabama:
Frank McClain, Jr.; Sylvester E. McClain; Diane Rogers; Brenda L. Rogers Arrington; Cassandra F. Rogers; Donna A. Rogers; Terry T. Moore; Jordan Hudson; Todd Belcher; Wilbert G. Rogers; Mickey Rogers; Beulah M. Rogers Kynard; Any and All Unknown Heirs and Creditors whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown.
The 21st day of October, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 10th day of September, 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Published: 9/18 · 9/25/2026 · 10/2/2026
Legal Notice
Abandoned Car Auction
Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 32-8046, Code of Alabama 1975, you are hereby notified that the following motor vehicles will be sold at auction as abandoned motor vehicles. Auction date is October 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at 3800 Flight Drive, Birmingham, AL 35215.
1991 Buick Park Ave 1G4CW53L7M1606602
2013 Hyundai Elantra 5NPDH4AE3DH189456
2017 Nissan Altima 1N4AL3AP3HN314352
2004 Ford F150 1FTRX12W94NB48957
2000 Ford F150 1FTRX17L1YNA97717
2013 Nissan Maxima 1N4AA5AP6DC833810
2014 Honda Accord 1HGCR2F87EA118853
2013 Honda Accord 1HGCR3F96DA002671
2014 Honda Civic 19XFB2F54EE012329
2017 Kia Optima 5XXGU4L32HG130288
2012 Nissan Rogue JN8AS5MT4CW259760
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3GCEK23M99G275496
The seller shall have a right to reject any bid that is unreasonably low and may postpone the public auction until another time and place. In addition, the seller expressly reserves the right to bid and purchase at the public auction.
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026
Legal Notice
Land for Sale — Request for Bids
Bessemer Industrial Development Board (IDB) · 1130 Greenwood Crossings Court, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
The Bessemer Industrial Development Board (IDB) is requesting sealed bids for the sale of property located at 1130 Greenwood Crossings Court, Bessemer, Alabama 35022. The parcels are offered for combined sale only.
Lot 7A — Zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) · 1.45 +/- acres, out of flood zone · Parcel No.: 38-00-35-001-003.002
Lot 7B — Zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) · 2.47 +/- acres, in flood zone · Parcel No.: 38-00-35-3-001-003.000
Sealed bids including buyer information, contact information, and offer amount should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and delivered to:
The Bessemer Business Center
1020 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Attention: Devron Veasley
Sealed bids received after 5:00 p.m. on October 15, 2026, will not be accepted. All properly submitted bids will be opened and considered at the meeting of the Bessemer Industrial Development Board scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the James E. Mulkin Downtown Business Center, 401 19th Street North, Bessemer, Alabama 35022. The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, contact Devron Veasley, IDB Manager at (205) 481-2101.
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Change of Name Publication for a Minor — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BES00515 · In the Matter of the Change of Name of: A.AC.I., a Minor
Notice to: Kavon Tariq Ishman, Sr. — Address Unknown
On the 10th day of September, 2026, came Raven Foster, Mother and Petitioner, for the Change of Name for A.AC.I. The 17th day of November, 2026, at 10:00 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 four consecutive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do. Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this the 14th day of September, 2026.
/s/ Jacqueline Knox
Deputy Judge of Probate
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Amended Publication — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BES00518 · Estate of: Frank E. Kerley, Deceased
To: Frank Marcus Kerley, Rodney Len Kerley, and Jeffrey Dale Kerley; any and all heirs whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown; and to any and all interested parties:
On the 14th day of September, 2026, Marlene Kerley Adams came and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Frank E. Kerley, Deceased.
The 3rd day of November, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 14th day of September, 2026.
/s/ Jacqueline Knox
Deputy Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Faye Miller, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000523
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of September, 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.
Marcia Patrick
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Publication — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BES00522 · Estate of: Nathaniel Rembert, Sr., Deceased
To: Nathadius Rembert, Marvin Rembert, Gary Rembert, Donice Rembert, Desmond Rembert, Damien Rembert; any and all heirs whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown; and to any and all interested parties:
On the 14th day of September, 2026, came Joyce Besteder, and filed her Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Nathaniel Rembert, Sr., Deceased.
The 3rd day of November, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 15th day of September, 2026.
Deputy Judge of Probate
Run Dates: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/03/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Margaret C. Hunter, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000499
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of September, 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.
Kathy Diane Herbinger
Personal Representative(s)
Published: 09/18/2026 · 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Notice of Publication — Mercury Funding, LLC v. Judy L. White, et al.
Case No.: 68-CV-2022-900610.00 · Bessemer Division, Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama
Notice of Publication: Mercury Funding, LLC v. Judy L. White, et al., Case No. 68-CV-2022-900610.00, was filed in the Bessemer Division of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama on October 27, 2022, and a Verified Amended Complaint In Rem was filed on May 12, 2025 (together, the “Complaint”), seeking to quiet title to the property described below:
Property Address: 1203 7th Pl., Pleasant Grove, Alabama 35127
Jefferson Co. Parcel No.: 30 00 07 1 004 008.000
Legal Description: Lot 24, according to the Survey of Highland Forest, as recorded in Map Book 19, Page 53, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
To: Robert Joseph Owen, claiming in the past or presently to have any ownership or interest in said lands or any portion thereof: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on May 12, 2025, and that you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint within 30 days from last publication, or thereafter suffer judgment to be rendered against you. Based on the last date of publication, the deadline to answer is November 15, 2026. This notice shall be used to perfect service against said Robert Joseph Owen with a copy of the Complaint.
Your response must be filed with the Jefferson County Circuit Clerk, Bessemer Division, 1851 Second Ave. N., Bessemer, AL 35020, and served on Plaintiff’s Attorney, William S. Hereford, 420 N. 20th Street, Suite 3400, Birmingham, AL 35203 · Phone: (205) 251-3000, ext. 5310.
Done this 22nd day of September, 2026.
Civil Clerk of Court
Jefferson County Circuit Court, Bessemer Division
Prepared by:
William S. Hereford
Burr & Forman LLP
420 N. 20th Street, Ste. 3400, Birmingham, AL 35203
Published: September 25 · October 2 · October 9 · October 16, 2026 — The Western Star
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of James Nathaniel Sanders, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000535
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of September, 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.
Aeriel Cole
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Jeffrey Lynn Clay, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000167
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 10th day of September, 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.
Robert Harold Clay Jr.
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of William N. Maxwell, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000532
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of September, 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.
Sheri R. Maxwell
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Constance D. Blackwell a/k/a Connie D. Blackwell, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000344
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of September, 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.
Stacy M. Blackwell
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Larry Paul Farsaci a/k/a Larry Paul Farsace, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000531
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of September, 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.
Amanda Lee Farsaci Childress
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Anitra Holloman, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000527
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of September, 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.
Jay Greene
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Pyong Hwangpo, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000526
Letters of Administration upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 15th day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Sherri C. Friday, 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)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Catherine Gates Lucas, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000534
Letters of Administration with Will Annexed upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 17th day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Sherri C. Friday, 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.
Elaine Williams
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Ronald McBryde Jones, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000525
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of September, 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.
Glenda F. Jones
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of James Larry McIntosh, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000530
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 18th day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Sherri C. Friday, 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 Dianne McIntosh
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Sale of Personal Property — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BES000298 · Estate of: Brenda Renee Rogers, Deceased
To: Jeffery Nicholson, Marilyn Barry, Levant Randolph Woods, Derek J. Garner, Keith D. Gardner, Siobahn N. Garner, Ian M. Barry, Jonnelle M. Barry Smith, Tracey DeRamus, Michael A. Norris II, and any and all heirs and creditors whose names, ages, conditions and addresses are unknown:
On the 4th day of September, 2026, came Jay Greene, as Administrator of the Estate of Brenda Renee Rogers, Deceased, and filed his petition for the Sale of Personal Property therein described and belonging to said estate, for the purpose of division and distribution.
The 4th day of November, 2026, at 10:30 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 22nd day of September, 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Published: 9/25/26 · 10/2/26 · 10/9/26
Legal Notice
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Cox Contracting Company, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Park Road Water Improvements for Warrior River Water Authority, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said Contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or in connection with this project should immediately notify the Contractor and Engineer within 30 days of first ran ad:
Cox Contracting Company, Inc.
233 Spring Water Farms, Bessemer, AL 35022
Municipal Consultants, Inc.
200 Century Park South, Ste. 212, Birmingham, AL 35226
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Evelyn Ann Griffith a/k/a Evelyn A. Griffith, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000432
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of September, 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.
Donald Wayne Griffith
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of John Francis Ward, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000413
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of September, 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.
Paige R.W. Roy
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 09/25/2026 · 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026
Legal Notice
Invitation for Bids — Frank House Golf Course Driving Range Netting
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Official public notice is hereby given that the City of Bessemer will receive sealed bids for Frank House Golf Course Driving Range Netting. Bids will be opened and read aloud on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at Bessemer City Hall – Multipurpose Room, 1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020. The deadline for submitting bids is 10:00 a.m. on the day of the bid opening.
Bids delivered prior to October 29, 2026, should be delivered to EEFS Company, PC, 1930 2nd Ave N, Suite 150, Bessemer, AL 35020, Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bids delivered on October 29, 2026, will be received at Bessemer City Hall – Multipurpose Room, 1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020.
Each bid must be sealed, and the following words must appear on the outside of the sealed envelope: FRANK HOUSE GOLF COURSE DRIVING RANGE NETTING
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Frank House Golf Course, 801 Golf Course Road, Bessemer, AL 35022.
Scope — Base Bid: The base bid lump sum shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, engineering, and incidentals to install #930 polyester netting with bottom curtain, supported by Class 1 SPPA-treated wooden poles. Poles shall have a minimum height of 50 feet above finished ground level and shall be spaced at a maximum of 50 feet on center. The polyester netting shall be installed as separate panels between each supporting pole, complete with all required attachment hardware, connections, tensioning components, and accessories necessary to provide a complete and functional system. The Contractor shall provide shop drawings and structural engineering calculations for the proposed netting support system. The structural design shall comply with the applicable requirements of the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), including design for applicable wind loads and all other applicable structural loading requirements. The Contractor shall verify existing site conditions and dimensions prior to fabrication and installation.
Add Alternate #1: The same complete scope of work described under the Base Bid, except using Class 1 SPPA-treated wooden poles with a minimum height of 60 feet above finished ground level, in lieu of the 50-foot poles specified for the Base Bid. Pole spacing shall remain at a maximum of 50 feet on center, unless otherwise indicated by the structural engineer’s design. Contractor shall provide a separate lump sum price for the additional costs only for the 60-foot pole add alternate.
The project shall be completed in 30 consecutive calendar days. Liquidated damages in the sum of $500 for each consecutive calendar day will be assessed for projects over the completion date. Contractor shall have a minimum of ten years’ experience installing netting of a similar type of construction and shall submit five (5) references for similar installation prior to the mandatory pre-bid meeting.
To submit a bid, a complete set of bid documents must be obtained from EEFS Company, PC, the Engineer, upon deposit of $50 per set, which will be refunded in full on the first set issued to each general contractor submitting a bonafide bid, upon return of documents in good condition within ten days of the bid date. Other sets may be obtained with the same deposit, refunded less cost of printing, reproduction, handling, and distribution. Bid Documents must be picked up no later than 24 hours prior to the bid opening.
A cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Bessemer 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 along with a Non-Collusion Affidavit. A 100% Performance Bond and 100% Payment Bond and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract.
Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer or copies thereof. All bidders must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Engineer; the bidder shall show such evidence by clearly displaying his or her current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope. All bidders must have a current Alabama General Contractor’s License; subcontractor licenses are not eligible to submit a bid. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owner’s judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
Nonresident bidders must accompany any written bid documents with a written opinion of an attorney at law licensed to practice law in such nonresident bidder’s state of domicile, as to the preferences, if any or none, granted by the law of that state to its own business entities whose principal places of business are in that state in the letting of any or all public contracts.
Owner: City of Bessemer · 1700 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020
Engineer: EEFS Company, PC · 1930 2nd Avenue N, Suite 150, Bessemer, AL 35020 · (205) 424-3737
Published: 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Resolution 26-0901 — Resolution of the Board of Trustees for the Concord Fire District
A regularly scheduled meeting of the members of the Board of Trustees of the Concord Fire District was held on the 10th day of August, 2026. Proper notice of the meeting was given. Present at the meeting were a majority of the members of the Board of Trustees. It was presented to the Board that it would be in the best interest of the District to adopt a new fee schedule to cover the increasing cost of providing certain Emergency Services, i.e. Advanced Life Support and mileage. A proposed ordinance was submitted to the Board and, after review and discussion, a motion was duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried.
Resolved, that the Board of Trustees of the Concord Fire District does hereby adopt the attached ordinance and schedule of fees. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees is hereby directed to cause a copy of the proposed ordinance to be posted at the Concord Fire Stations in a public location and to cause a copy of the ordinance to be published in a newspaper of general circulation. Said ordinance shall become effective October 1, 2026.
Approved: This 10th day of August, 2026.
Chris Richards, President, Board of Trustees
Mark Anders, Secretary, Board of Trustees
Ordinance No. 26-0901 — The duly appointed members of the Board of Trustees of the Concord Fire District do hereby ordain that its schedule of service charges be so amended as to include the following increased charges, to become effective October 1, 2026:
Section 1 — Authorized Service Fees and Charges (not to exceed rates below):
A0425 – Loaded Mileage: $29.26 per mile
A0427 – ALS Emergency: $1,247.00
A0433 – ALS Level II: $1,804.42
A0429 – BLS Emergency: $1,050.26
A0428 – BLS Non-Emergency/Treat-in-Place: $656.78
Approved: This 10th day of August, 2026.
Chris Richards, President, Board of Trustees
Mark Anders, Secretary, Board of Trustees
Published: 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Publication on Final Settlement — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 32414 · Estate of: Robert Terry Vintson, Deceased
To: Mary Walker, W.F. Vintson, Mary Louis, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 4th day of August, 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, the Second Successor Administrator for the Estate of Robert Terry Vintson, Deceased, and filed their accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 21st day of October, 2026, at 2:15 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 23rd day of September, 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Published: 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
Legal Notice
Publication on Final Settlement — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 40979 · Estate of: Walter Lee Frederick, Sr., Deceased
To: Estate of Sarah Frederick, Rosemary Frederick, Valerie Y. Tate, Walter L. Frederick Jr., Donna P. Frederick, Jeffrey A. Frederick, Carla D. Mahmood, Angi M. Hill, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 17th day of July, 2026, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, Esq., the Successor Personal Representative for the Estate of Walter Lee Frederick Sr., Deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 6th day of January, 2027, 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 23rd day of September, 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Published: 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
Legal Notice
Notice — In the Matter of the Estate of Charles Hale Ramsay, Deceased
In the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama · Case No.: 26BES000544
Letters Testamentary upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of September, 2026, by the Honorable Sherri C. Friday, 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.
Rhoda Ramsay Abdo
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
Published: 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
Legal Notice
Publication on Objection of Claim — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 26BES00407 · Estate of: Laura Marie Ogden, Deceased
To: Regions Bank, and to any and all interested parties: On the 10th day of September, 2026, came George Ogden, Personal Representative for the Estate of Laura Marie Ogden, Deceased, and filed his Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
The 11th day of January, 2027, at 9:00 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 22nd day of September, 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate
Published: 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
Legal Notice
Notice Regarding Estate of William Rodgers Sr., Deceased
Case No.: 26BESS000539 · To the Heirs and Creditors of William Rodgers Sr., Deceased, and to Whom It May Concern
Take notice that William Rodgers Sr., Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on May 19, 2010; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of William Rodgers Sr., Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 23rd day of September, 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”; that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 23rd day of September, 2026.
Judge of Probate
Probate Court, Jefferson County Courthouse
Birmingham, AL 35203
Published: 10/02/2026
Legal Notice
Publication on Final Settlement — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 20BES0000227 · Estate of: Betty Atchison, Deceased
To: Glenn Bittle, Charles Bishop, Mathew J. Jolley, Crystal Jolley Canterbury, Angela Jolley Fuller, Steve Foster, Terry M. Weeks, Sungmi Cho, LuAnn Stiriz, Tammy Lynn Cleghorn, Shiloh Stacey, Michael E. Whalen, Amy J. Whalen, Toni Fancher Rowe Link, Marjorie Garber, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 24th day of August, 2026, came Andrew LaPlante, Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Betty Atchison, Deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 6th day of January, 2027, at 2:00 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 23rd day of September, 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Published: 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
Legal Notice
Publication on Final Settlement — State of Alabama, Probate Court, Jefferson County
Case No.: 21BES0000399 · Estate of: Robert Bruce Atichison, Jr., Deceased
To: Glenn Bittle, Charles Bishop, Mathew J. Jolley, Crystal Jolley Canterbury, Angela Jolley Fuller, Steve Foster, Terry M. Weeks, Sungmi Cho, LuAnn Stiriz, Tammy Lynn Cleghorn, Shiloh Stacey, Michael E. Whalen, Amy J. Whalen, Toni Fancher Rowe Link, Marjorie Garber, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice: On the 24th day of August, 2026, came Andrew LaPlante, Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Robert Bruce Atichison, Jr., Deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 6th day of January, 2027, at 2:00 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 23rd day of September, 2026.
Sherri C. Friday
Judge of Probate
Published: 10/02/2026 · 10/09/2026 · 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to the provisions of Title 17, Chapter 9, Section 5 of the Code of Alabama (1975), notice is hereby given that a Gubernatorial General Election will be held at designated polling places on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on that date. A public test of voting machines will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Jefferson County Operations Center, located at 520 Medco Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35217.
Pursuant to the provisions of § 21-4-23, Code of Alabama (1975), notice is hereby given that:
Instructions, printed in large type, will be conspicuously displayed at each voter registration site and polling place, sufficient to provide hearing impaired and seriously visually impaired individuals with adequate information as to how and where they may register and vote.
Each polling place shall have an ExpressVote Voter Assist Terminal for use by individuals with disabilities who would otherwise be prevented from voting because of their inability to mark a paper ballot.
Absentee ballots are available to any handicapped or elderly individual who, because of disability or age, is unable to go to their assigned polling place to vote on election day. The deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot are the same as for other persons seeking to vote by absentee ballot.
Any handicapped or elderly individual who, because of handicap or age, requires assistance in casting a vote, may select a person of his or her choice to accompany such individual into the polling place to assist in the casting of the vote.
Further, § 17-9-13(a), Code of Alabama (1975) states, “Any person who wishes assistance in voting may receive assistance from any persons the voter chooses except the voter’s employer, an agent of the employer, or an office or agent of the voter’s union.”
Carole Smitherman
Special Judge of Probate-Elections
published 10/02/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
(BESSEMER DIVISION)
HENRY C. CRAVER
and
AHMAD ASHANTI
Plaintiffs
v.
Et al
Defendants
CASE NO.: CV-2026-900678.00
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Notice of Action by Publication: HENRY C. CRAVER and AHMAD ASHANTI v. Property located at 3217 Avenue C, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, also known as “The South 15 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Tillman’s Addition to Bessemer as recorded in Map Book 1 , Page 386, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; being situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.” and also known as PARCEL ID 38-00-02-3-014-003.000 and is situated in the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County, Alabama.Case No. CV-2026-900678.00 was filed in the Bessemer Division of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, Alabama on July 29, 2026, seeking to quiet title in rem to the property described as:
Property located at 3217 Avenue C, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, also known as “The South 15 feet of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Tillman’s Addition to Bessemer as recorded in Map Book 1 , Page 386, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; being situated i n Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.” and also known as PARCEL ID 38-00-02-3-014-003.000 and is situated in the Bessemer Division of Jefferson County, Alabama.
TO: All persons claiming to be present, future, contingent, remainder, reversion or other interest in said lands or any portion thereof, claiming any title thereto or lien thereon and additionally Defendant(s) EUGENE HILL and HEIRS OF EUGENE HILL and any and all unknown persons who may have or claim an interest in the subject property: You are hereby notified that the above-styled action was filed against you on July 29, 2026, and that you are hereby commanded to plead, answer or otherwise respond to the complaint within 30 days from last publication, the 23rd day of October, 2026, or thereafter suffer judgement in rem to be rendered against you because this notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who are not personally served with a copy of the complaint. Your response must be filed with the Circuit Clerk, Jefferson County Courthouse, 1851 2nd Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020 and served upon Plaintiff’s attorney, Keith D. Preston, 631 18th Street N., Bessemer, AL 35020, whose phone number is (205) 426-4525.
Done this 25th day of September, 2026.
Clerk of Civil Division
Jefferson County Circuit Court
Preston Law Office
631 18th Street N.
Bessemer, AL 35020
Western Star: October 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 11/20/2026, 10:00 AM at 705 22ND ST N BESSEMER, AL, 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.
WBA5A7C5XED219256 2014 BMW 5-SERIES I
WBA5A7C53FD624974 2015 BMW 5-SERIES I
1G6DP57V480107823 2008 CADILLAC CTS DI MAN
1G6KD57Y23U277514 2003 CADILLAC DEVILLE
1G1AB5F56A7134804 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT LS
1GCEC14K3SZ230550 1995 CHEVROLET GMT-400
2G1WA5EK7B1187557 2011 CHEVROLET IMPALA 1LS
1G1ZE5ST4GF315252 2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU
3GCEC14X66G153870 2006 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
1G1JC5SH9E4171334 2014 CHEVROLET SONIC LT
1GNEC13V32R308165 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE C15
KL79MPSLXNB060839 2022 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
4B3AU42Y4TE297106 1996 DODGE AVENGER
2B3LA43T39H533915 2009 DODGE CHARGER
2C3CDXBG6PH638977 2023 DODGE CHARGER
2B3KA33VX9H562545 2009 DODGE CHARGER SXT
2C4RDGCG5CR178686 2012 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
2FAFP71W76X156747 2006 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE
2FAFP74W54X155752 2004 FORD CROWN VICTORIA LX
MAJ3S2GE9LC383417 2020 FORD ECOSPORT SE
2FMDK4JC9BBA22152 2011 FORD EDGE
1FMYU02Z85KA15713 2005 FORD ESCAPE
1FDKE30H9GHA40683 1986 FORD E30
1FTRX12W64NC47297 2004 FORD F-150 XL
1FTEW1EGXHFA01343 2017 FORD F-150 XLT
1GTGC29R1WE504362 1998 GMC SIERRA
1HGCR2F7XDA065345 2013 HONDA ACCORD
1HGCM56427A226474 2007 HONDA ACCORD LX LX
1HGCR2F52DA076662 2013 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN SPORT
2HKRM3H75EH516489 2014 HONDA CR-V -L
5FNYF3H45DB001551 2013 HONDA PILOT
3N1AB7AP7FY248072 2015 HYUNDAI SANTA FE+ S
5NPEB4AC2BH262463 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA
KNAFU4A26C5625156 2012 KIA FORTE EX
3KPF24ADXKE121898 2019 KIA FORTE LXS
KNADM4A30E6392890 2014 KIA RIO
KNAFE121X45030779 2004 KIA SPECTRA
KNDPM3AC2M7875803 2021 KIA SPORTAGE
3LNHL2GC1AR610119 2010 LINCOLN MKZ
55SWF4JB5HU181155 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS C300 SEDAN
1N4BU31D6VC144311 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
1N4AL2AP5BN493222 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA
1N4AL2AP6CN422371 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA
1N4AL3AP6FC495682 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA
1N4BL4BV6LC252411 2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
1N4AL2AP6CC206452 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA 3
1N4AL3AP5HN349880 2017 NISSAN ALTIMA 3
1N4BL4DW5PN306071 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA SV
1N6DD26S9XC310440 1999 NISSAN FRONTIER
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1N4AA6FV5PC502508 2023 NISSAN MAXIMA PLATINUM
5N1AR2MN2GC617027 2016 NISSAN PATHFINDER
3N1AB8CV4MY241952 2021 NISSAN SENTRA SV
3N1CN7AP3KL878291 2019 NISSAN VERSA
4T1BE32K43U219143 2003 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1BE46K18U751053 2008 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1BF1FK2FU993309 2015 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1B11HK3JU018354 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY
4T1BE32K95U415145 2005 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
4T1BF1FK8GU128233 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY LE
JT2DB02TXT0052204 1996 TOYOTA CELICA
5YFT4MCE9RP181926 2024 TOYOTA COROLLA XSE
3TMKU72N98M016673 2008 TOYOTA TACOMA
published 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
RESOLUTION NO.: 1450-26 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CARRYOVER OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BESSEMER ALABAMA
WHEREAS, the Mayor submits a budget annually for the operation of the City of Bessemer, Alabama for each calendar year to the City Council in accordance with the requirements of section 82-50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bessemer; and
WHEREAS, the current fiscal year’s budget expires on September 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget will expire before the City Council has an opportunity to consider and approve the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has determined it in the best interests of the City of Bessemer to carryover of fiscal year 2025-2026 budget until November 3, 2026, and thereby maintain the status quo pending the approval of the new budget.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, at a regularly scheduled meeting duly assembled, with a quorum being present, as follows:
l. That the governing body of the City of Bessemer, Alabama hereby authorizes the carryover of fiscal year 2025-2026 budget until November 3, 2026.
2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.
ADOPTED and APPROVED this the 15th day of September 2026.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
published 10/02/2026
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 “Watermelon Road Property,” more specifically described as follows:
A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 24; the North Half of the Northeast Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, all in Township 20 South, Range 10 West in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama containing 42.23 acres more or less.
MINIMUM BID AMOUNT: $2,110,000
BID DEPOSIT: EACH bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $211,000 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 Department of Mental Health for the cost of the appraisal, $2,800, the cost of the survey, $26,960, and for 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 October 28, 2026, 4:00 P.M. Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside “SEALED BID FOR WATERMELON ROAD – 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, October 29, 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://www.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-sales-and-leasing-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 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: 09-24-2026
published 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026; 10/23/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT WALWORTH COUNTY
KYLE ENTERPRISES, LLC
2121 Hobbs Drive
Delavan, WI 53115
Plaintiff,
vs.
STRUCTURED TECHNOLOGY LLC
8316 Parkway Drive, Suite 100
Leeds, AL 35094
Defendant.
Case No.2026CV000618
Case Code: 30301
AMENDED SUMMONS
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action.
Within forty (40) days after receiving this Amended Summons, you must respond with a written Answer, as that term is used in chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an Answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The Answer must be sent to or delivered to the Court whose address is Walworth County Courthouse, 1800 County Trunk NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121, and to the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is WAGNER, FALCONER & JUDD, LTD., 300 N. Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Brookfield, WI 53045. You may have an attorney represent you.
If you do not provide a proper Answer within forty (40) days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property.
Dated: September 23, 2026
WAGNER, FALCONER & JUDD, LTD.
Electronically signed by Attorney Daniel J. Reich
Daniel J. Reich (SBN 1034503)
300 North Corporate Drive, Suite 200
Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone: 262-792-1818 | Fax: 612-392-3999
Email: dreich@wfjlawfirm.com
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
published 10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DORIS THOMPSON BUTLER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000540
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 21st day of September 2026. by the HONORABLE Sherri C. Friday, 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.
DARVIA BUTLER TREADWELL
Personal Representative(s)
Attorney of Record
10/02/2026; 10/09/2026; 10/16/2026