LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES00016
ESTATE OF:
BRENDA WALKER, a protected person
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 25th day of August 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Brenda Walker, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 2026, at 2:30 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 17BES000753
ESTATE OF:
SARA W. BERRY, a protected person
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 8th day of December 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Sara W. Berry, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000123
ESTATE OF:
MARY HAYES, a protected person
To: Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 11th day of June 2025, came I. Ripon Britton, Jr., Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Mary Hayes, a protected person, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 2026, at 2:00 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
DONE this the 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000837
ESTATE OF:
DEBORAH JOAN ARMSTRONG, deceased
To: Emery Madden, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 23rd day of June 2025, came Aaron Jeffrey Armstrong, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Deborah Joan Armstrong, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 2026, at 2:30 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 and 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000631
ESTATE OF:
ELIJAH DENSMORE, a protected person, now deceased
To: DARNELL DENSMORE, DEVON M. CULVER, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 20th day of August 2025, came C. Burton Dunn, Esq., the Conservator for the Estate of Elijah Densmore, a protected person, now deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 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 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 and 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000661
ESTATE OF:
JERRY FANCHER SMITH, deceased
To: WADE SULLIVAN, BRIAN SMITH, MEGAN PHILLIPS, BRITNEY RODEN, JASON HERBERT FRANCHER, LINDA MICHELLE HYDRICK, CHARLES EDWARD HYDRICK, JR., and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 17th day of October 2025, came Brian Smith, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Jerry Fancher Smith, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 9th day of March 2026, at 2:00 P.M., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
DONE this the 10th day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 and 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
S.D.S, A Minor
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES000457
NOTICE TO:
MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS, Purported Natural Mother
Whose address is unknown
AND/OR
NOTICE TO:
The Unknown or Undisclosed Parent of S.D.S, a Minor,
Whose address is also unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of S.D.S (born to Marshay Janay Stubbs, Natural Mother) was filed on the 30th day of July 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is purported to be Marshay Janay Stubbs and/or is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of PARENT.
Minor Child’s birth date is August 27, 2021.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with counsel, whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 9th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Willie Florence, Esq
300 Princeton Pkwy SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
Run dates: 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
W.J.S
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES000458
NOTICE TO:
MARSHAY JANAY STUBBS, Purported Natural Mother
Whose address is unknown
AND/OR
NOTICE TO:
The Unknown or Undisclosed Father of W.J.S
Whose address is also unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of W.J.S (born to Marshay Janay Stubbs, Natural Mother) was filed on the 30th day of July 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is purported to be Marshay Janay Stubbs and/or is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of PARENT.
Minor Child’s birth date is August 27, 2021.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with counsel, whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35022.
DONE this the 9th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Willie Florence, Esq
300 Princeton Pkwy SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
Run dates: 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JOKERRIA THOMAS, a/k/a JOKERRIA NICOLE THOMAS, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000006
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000211
ESTATE OF:
CAROL LYNN MCLELLAND, Deceased
To: Melinda Kofner Rotenberry, Howard Davidson Allen Grady, Joy Brown Sorrels, Lisa Jane Pae Strawn, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 14th day of October 2025, came Wayne Alan Duke, Jr., Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Carolyn Lynn McLelland, deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Second Supplemented Petition for Final Settlement and Petition for Payment of fees, to Deposit to Court, and for Discharge.
It is therefore ordered that the 3rd day of June 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 29th day of December 2025.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/16/26; 1/23/26 AND 1/30/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DOUGLAS BLAKE MORAN, a/k/a DOUGLAS B. MORAN, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000012
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 9th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARTHA LEIGH MORAN
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
QUITMAN J. MITCHELL JR., Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000005
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CLAIRE BURTON MITCHELL
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LINDA JOYCE GREEN, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000015
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
RICHARD RAY GREEN
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GERALD OLIVER MADDOX, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000662
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Jacqueline Knox, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CANDACE KINCAID WRIGHT
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
FREDDIE LEE BOYKINS, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000665
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Jacqueline Knox, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CELIA KEITH BOYKINS
Personal Representative(s)
01/16/2026; 01/23/2026; 01/30/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ADA ANN CHAPMAN, a/k/a ADA CHAPMAN, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000010
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 16th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Yashiba Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
RICK GUNTER
Personal Representative(s)
01/23/2026; 01/30/2026; 02/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 25BES000624
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF: C.K.L.H-B, A Minor
NOTICE TO:
The Unknown or Undisclosed Parent of C.K.L.H-B,
Whose address is unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of C.K.L.H-B (born to Tanisha Rena Hopson, Natural Mother) was filed on the 30th day of October 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of FATHER.
Minor Child’s birth date is 08/23/2013.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with counsel, whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 15th day of January 2025.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Stephen H. Jones
1714 4th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 428-2110
RUN DATES: 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
KATE MASSEY NOURY, a/k/a MARY KATHERINE NOURY, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000021
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ROSS ALAN YOUNG
Personal Representative(s)
01/23/2026; 01/30/2026; 02/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ALI R. SAFAI, a/k/a ALI REZA SAFAI, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000019
ANCILLARY LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Jameria Johnson Moore, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LUCINA SAFAI
Personal Representative(s)
01/23/2026; 01/30/2026; 02/06/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
CASE NO. 25BES000506
A.D.B., A Minor
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
NOTICE TO:
The Unknown or Undisclosed Parent of A.D.B,
Whose address is also unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of A.D.B. (born to Katrina Lesha King, Natural Mother), was filed on the 26th day of August 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of mother and father.
Minor Child’s birth date is November 25, 2011.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 23rd day of January 2026.
JACQUELINE KNOX
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
RUN DATES: 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000319
ESTATE OF:
JOSEPH PERRY HOGUE, SR., deceased
To: Philip Hogue, Patricia Jean Hogue, Jeffrey Alan Hogue, Jr., Zach Hogue, Kade Hogue, Tyler Hogue, Hannah Hogue, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 24th day of November 2025, came Adam C. Hogue, Administrator for the Estate of Joseph Perry Hogue, Sr., deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 11th day of May 2026, at 11:30 a.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 22nd day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 22BES000555
ESTATE OF:
WILLIAM FERRELL VALENTINE, deceased
To: William Valentine, Jr., and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 20th day of January 2026, came Cindy Valentine, Personal Representative for the Estate of William Ferrell Valentine, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 13th day of April 2026, at 3:00 p.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 22nd day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 1/30/26; 2/6/26 AND 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 23BES000767
ESTATE OF:
HENRY LOUIS HINKLE, deceased
To: Patrick Hinkle, Whiteny Hinkle, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 6th day of January 2025, came Angelo Hinkle, Administrator for the Estate of Henry Louis Hinkle, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 11th day of May 2026, at 11:00 a.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 22nd day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 1/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00028
ESTATE OF:
SHERRIL LINDA RANEY, deceased
To: The Heirs and Creditors and To Whom It May Concern, and to any and all interested parties;
On the 21st day of January 2026, came DAVID K. KUTSCH, as beneficiary of Sherril Linda Raney, deceased, having expired on December 25, 2025, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, and filed his Petition for Summary Distribution in this matter as provided in the Alabama Small Estates Act.
And whereas the 10th day of March 2026, at 11:30 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 22nd day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run: 1 week — 01/30/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EUNICE ODIS GOLDSMITH, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000632
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of January 2026, by the Honorable Jacqueline Knox, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
HEILAH NEPHATARRI GOLDSMITH
Personal Representative(s)
01/30/2026; 02/06/2026; 02/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LUCILLE ROBERTSON, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000032
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the undersigned on the 20th day of January 2026, by the Honorable Yashiba Glenn Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MORGAN CARTER
NIKI CUNNINGHAM
Personal Representative(s)
01/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUB ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 21BES000832
ESTATE OF:
LEROY MOORE, a/k/a JIT MOORE, Deceased
To: DWYANNA AMERSON PENN, COURTNEY MOORE, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 30th day of September 2025, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, Esq., the Personal Representative for the Estate of Leroy Moore, a/k/a JIT Moore, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 15th day of April 2026, at 11:00 a.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 21st day of January 2026.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish: 1/30/26, 2/6/26 and 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Mostella Developments, LLC, an Alabama Limited Liability Company, in favor of REI Funding Partners LLC, dated September 24, 2024, and recorded as Instrument Number 2024092645 on or about September 24, 2024 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.
The undersigned REI Funding Partners, LLC, as Mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, on February 25, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
Legal Description:
LOT 8, BLOCK 12, ACCORDING TO THE AMENDED MAP OF CRESTDALE GARDENS, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 55, PAGE 99 A & B, IN THE PROBATE OFFICE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA.
Property Address:
5129 Northumberland Road, Irondale, AL 35210
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, subject to any easements, encumbrances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated.
The property will be sold without warranty or recourse, express or implied, as to the title, use, and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process.
Michael R. Lunsford
Attorney for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
Mortgagee:
REI Funding Partners, LLC
730 Energy Center Blvd.
Suite 1402B
Northport, AL 35473
TO BE PUBLISHED: January 30, 2026; February 6, 2026; and February 13, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama, and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
9J7ERMP-1 01/26/2026 THR
(L)THR 2026-140
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to Shelby County; to establish a civil service system in the City of Helena; to provide for the board; to provide for the appointment of a director; to provide for the establishment of policies; to provide for an appeals process; and to repeal Act 92-201, 1992 Regular Session (Acts 1992, p. 442), relating to the civil service system of the City of Helena.
Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the City of Helena Civil Service System Act.
Section 2. For the purposes of this act, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) APPOINTING AUTHORITY. The mayor, city council, or any employee of the city duly authorized to make appointments to the regular service by virtue of his or her supervisory capacity.
(2) CERTIFICATION. A submission of names of eligibles from a reemployment list, promotion list, or eligible register to any appointing authority for the purpose of filling a position in the classified service.
(3) CITY. The City of Helena.
(4) CLASS. A group of positions in the regular service sufficiently similar in respect to the duties, responsibilities, and authority that the same descriptive title may be used to identify all positions allocated to the class; that the same requirements as to education, experience, capacity, knowledge, proficiency, ability, and other qualifications should be required of the incumbents; that the same tests of fitness may be used to choose qualified employees; and that the same schedule of compensation can be made to apply with equity.
(5) CLASSIFICATION. The assigning of a position to the appropriate class in accordance with its duties, responsibilities, and authority.
(6) CLASSIFIED SERVICE. Any employment position in the city, whether regular, probationary, temporary, or exempt, for which a position of employment exists and the salary and benefits are determined by the appointing authority.
(7) COUNCIL. City Council of the City of Helena.
(8) DEMOTION. Any disciplinary or other action that reduces the pay grade or pay step of a nonexempt employee in the regular service.
(9) DEPARTMENT HEAD. Any individual who provides administrative and supervisory work in directing all activities and employees of a city department.
(10) DIRECTOR. The personnel director appointed by the mayor or the company contracted by the mayor to perform personnel services.
(11) ELIGIBLE. An individual whose name is on a reemployment list, a promotion list, or an eligible register.
(12) ELIGIBLE REGISTER. A record containing names, listed and ranked in order of their final earned average from the highest to the lowest, of those individuals who have successfully completed prescribed tests and are qualified for original appointment to positions in the class for which the test was held.
(13) MAYOR. The individual elected or appointed to the official position of mayor of the city.
(14) OPEN-COMPETITIVE. The process of seeking qualified candidates for a regular position from any qualified individual including taking applications from the general public and other employees in the regular service not otherwise in the department for which the position exists.
(15) PAY GRADE. The specific pay range set forth in the pay plan for a classification.
(16) PAY STEP. The specific pay rate within a pay range as set forth in the pay plan.
(17) PERSONNEL BOARD. The board created by this act.
(18) POSITION. Any job or set of duties in the regular service requiring the fulltime employment of one individual in the performances and exercises of the job or duties.
(19) PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE. An employee appointed to a regular position from a reemployment list, promotion list, or eligible register who has not completed his or her probationary period.
(20) PROMOTION. An advancement from one class to another related occupational class with increased duties or responsibilities, or both, and for which a higher rate of pay is prescribed.
(21) PUBLIC HEARING. A meeting of the board, open to the public, at which any resident, taxpayer, or party at interest may appear and may be heard.
(22) PUBLIC NOTICE. A written notice placed upon the bulletin board maintained at or near the entrance to the offices of the city clerk in a place accessible to the public during business hours.
(23) PUBLIC RECORD. A record which the public has the right to inspect in a reasonable manner during ordinary business hours.
(24) QUALIFICATIONS. The minimum experience, educational, physical, and personal requirements determining the eligibility of an applicant for examination.
(25) REEMPLOYMENT LIST. A list containing the names of individuals who have occupied, and have been separated from, regular positions in the classified service and who are entitled to preference in appointment to vacancies in positions.
(26) REGULAR EMPLOYEE. An employee who was appointed under this act to a regular classified position and who has completed his or her probationary period, the hours of work of which shall be fixed by the appointing authority with due regard to the convenience of the public, and to working hours customarily observed in the community.
(27) REGULAR POSITION. Any position in the regular service which has required or which is likely to require the full-time services of an individual without interruption for a period of more than six months.
(28) SEASONAL POSITION. Any position in the classified service which requires or is likely to require the services of an incumbent during certain parts of each year, only at recurring annual or other periods.
(29) SERIES. A subdivision of a group consisting of two or more classes of positions, similar as to line of work but differing in responsibility or difficulty, which constitutes steps in a normal line of promotion.
(30) SPECIFICATIONS. A formal statement descriptive of a position that contains all of the following:
a. The title and class.
b. A description of the duties or responsibilities of the position.
c. The minimum qualifications required of applicants as to education, experience, physical ability, or other attributes.
(31) TEMPORARY POSITION. Any employment position in the city which is not regular, but which requires or is likely to require the services for a set period of time not to exceed 12 months.
(32) TEST. A written or oral examination, or both, or other methods established as herein provided to determine the merit, efficiency, or general fitness of applicants for positions.
(33) TITLE. The term used to designate all employment by class and grade and shall be descriptive of the duties of the position.
Section 3. (a) There is created a personnel board for the City of Helena which shall be comprised of the following members:
(1) Member One, elected by the employees of the regular service.
(2) Member Two, appointed by the mayor and city council.
(3) Member Three, selected by Member One and Member Two.
(b) Member One shall serve an initial term of four years. Member Two shall serve an initial term of three years.
Member Three shall serve an initial term of two years. The subsequent terms of all members shall be four years. A vacancy in any board position shall be filled in the same manner as the initial selections.
(c) In order to be selected to serve on the board, or to continue to serve on the board, an individual must meet all of the following qualifications:
(1) Is a qualified elector of the city.
(2) Has not held public office, been a candidate for public office, or held office with a political party in the previous three years.
(3) Is not an employee of the city or the relative or domestic partner of an employee of the city.
Section 4. The board shall do all of the following:
(1) Meet in regular session at least semiannually.
(2) Adopt board policies, rules, and regulations.
(3) Hear and render decisions in appeals of disciplinary and related matters.
(4) Transact any other business within the purview of the board.
Section 5. (a) The mayor may appoint a personnel director.
(b) The personnel director shall carry out the policies established by the board.
(c) The personnel director may be suspended or terminated by the mayor for cause, subject to a right of appeal directly to the board.
(d) Any regular employee may file a complaint against the personnel director directly to the mayor.
(e) The personnel director shall do all of the following:
(1) Serve as secretary of the board.
(2) Prepare any policies, rules, or regulations for the approval of the board.
(3) Coordinate with the city regarding this act.
(4) Report findings and recommendations of the board to the city.
(5) Administer oaths, issue subpoenas, demand the attendance of witnesses, and compel the production of records, documents, and papers in connection with investigations, hearings, or inquiries.
(6) Study the organization, operation, and workforce requirements of the city’s departments.
(7) Make recommendations to the board.
(8) Maintain an official roster of all positions in the city.
(9) Maintain a record of all personnel transactions in the city.
(10) Promote and assist in the establishment of programs for employee pensions, welfare, health care, and career development.
(11) Work with departments to maintain employee and retiree files, including tax and benefit elections, resumes, disciplinary actions, responses, applications, and copies of certifications and training.
(12) Work with departments to counsel employees on their rights under this act and city policy.
(f) The mayor may contract with a human resources company to carry out the duties of the personnel director.
Section 6. On June 1, 2026, all employees holding regular full-time positions in the service of the city shall continue in their regular status in the classified service as provided in this section, unless the position to which they are appointed or elected is otherwise exempted by this act. The service shall be divided into the following two categories:
(1) A regular service comprised of all employees and appointees holding regular full-time positions in the service of the city. Employees occupying these positions shall be in the classified service unless specifically exempted under this act.
(2) An exempt service comprised of all of the following:
a. Part-time employees.
b. Individuals engaged in teaching or in supervision teaching in the public schools who work for the city.
c. Officials elected by popular general vote.
d. The city clerk, city treasurer, or the city clerk-treasurer elected pursuant to Section 11-43-3, Code of Alabama 1975.
e. The police chief or fire chief elected pursuant to Section 11-43-5, Code of Alabama 1975.
f. Any city manager appointed pursuant to Section 11-43-20, Code of Alabama 1975. Nothing in this paragraph shall require the appointment of a city manager.
g. Any other individual appointed or elected pursuant to Section 11-43-3 or 11- 43-5, Code of Alabama 1975, to the extent of an individual’s official designation as a statutory official within the city.
h. The judge of any court.
i. The city attorney.
j. The city prosecutor.
k. The administrative assistant to the mayor.
l. The director of personnel.
m. Individuals serving in long-term positions funded or partially funded by state or federal grant funds.
n. Common laborers, seasonal employees, and temporary employees as determined by the city.
o. Part-time members of boards.
p. Attorneys, physicians, surgeons, and dentists, who, with permission of the appointing authority of the city, engage in outside similar employment.
Section 7. (a) The classification plan shall provide a complete inventory of all employee positions in the service of the city and an accurate description of and specifications for each class of work, including all other employee positions in the city for which salary and benefits are set out by the city, with the exception of the city council and mayor. The plan shall standardize titles so that each is indicative of a definite range of duties and responsibilities and has the same meaning throughout the service and shall show whether the position is deemed a regular or exempt position.
(b) The classification plan shall consist of the following:
(1) A grouping in classes of positions which are approximately equal in difficulty and responsibility, call for the same general qualifications, and can be equitably compensated within the same range of pay under similar working conditions.
(2) Class titles that are descriptive of the work of the class and identify the class. These class titles shall be used in all personnel, accounting, budget, and related records. No person shall be appointed to or employed in a position in the classified service under a title not included in the classification plan. Working titles may be used in the course of departmental routine to indicate authority, status in the organization, or administrative rank.
(3) Job descriptions for each position. The descriptions shall first be recommended by the director or department head with approval by the mayor. The written specifications for each position shall include all of the following:
a. A title which is descriptive and consistent with other titles in the plan.
b. A brief overall description of the kind and level of work.
c. Examples of typical duties performed in positions in the class.
d. Qualification requirements setting forth the necessary experience, education, certifications, physical endurance, physical fitness level, or other requirements.
e. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in order to perform the work, the pay grade associated with the position, and the supervision of the position.
(4) An allocation list showing the class title of each position in the regular service as identified by the name of the occupant.
(c) The classification plan shall be used as follows:
(1) As a guide in recruiting and examining candidates for employment.
(2) For determining lines of promotion and in developing employee training programs.
(3) For determining salaries to be paid for various types of work based on wage surveys and job analysis.
(4) For determining personnel service items in departmental budgets.
(5) For providing job terminology understandable by all officials, employees, and the general public.
(d) The council, by resolution, shall prepare or direct the preparation of the classification plan, as needed, from time to time. When the plan is completed and adopted, the director shall submit to each department head a copy of the class specifications for each position class and a list allocating the positions to the tentative position classes. Each department head shall notify employees about the allocation of their respective positions. The director shall make a copy of the class specification and individual allocation available to each employee or his or her representative on request.
(e) The director shall maintain the classification plan to reflect the duties performed by each employee in the classified service and the class to which each position is allocated.
(f) The director shall do all of the following:
(1) Recommend to the mayor and city council the establishment of new position classes and the deletion or revision of existing classes.
(2) Review the duties and responsibilities of each new position established and allocate the position to the appropriate position class.
(3) Periodically study positions to determine if changes in duties and responsibilities are necessary and recommend reallocation or reclassification of positions. A classification study may be made at the request of the mayor or city council. A change in duty assignments of a current employee may occur only after the employee has been performing the duties for a sufficient duration to warrant investigation, and a change in the employee’s duty assignment may not be temporary in nature.
(4) Direct the grading and classifying of all positions in the classified service at least once every five years.
(g) When a position is reallocated to another position class, the method of filing the position shall be determined under this act regarding transfers, demotions, or promotions as may be appropriate.
(h) The mayor may recommend to the city council the elimination or modification of approved job descriptions and positions in the classification plan, together with any pay grade recommendations associated with the position. Upon approval by the council, any nonexempt regular employee currently serving in a position being eliminated or modified, where the change would result in the employee’s termination or demotion, shall have all rights of appeal afforded to employees solely as to the question of whether the elimination or modification was arbitrary and capricious. In the event a modification of a nonexempt employee position results in additional duties, the affected employee may request, in writing, a pay grade review by the council, and the council may modify the pay grade classification.
Section 8. (a) The city, after recommendation of the mayor and resolution of the council, shall adopt rules, polices, and procedures for employees compiled in an employee handbook, which may be amended from time to time. At a minimum, the handbook shall contain policies and procedures covering all of the following subjects, and shall be consistent with this act and all other state or federal laws:
(1) The accrual and use of sick leave by employees. However, the sick leave of any employee in the regular service already accrued as of the effective date of this act may not be diminished.
(2) Overtime and compensation. However, the overtime and compensation of any employee in the regular service already accrued as of the effective date of this act may not be diminished.
(3) The accrual and use of vacation time. However, the vacation time of any employee in the regular service already accrued as of the effective date of this act may not be diminished.
(4) Military leave of absence, including temporary leave for National Guard and armed forces reserve training.
(5) Summonses for jury duty or as a witness in court.
(6) Periods of permitted absence without leave.
(7) Employment outside of the regular service and related conflicts of interest.
(8) Open position posting, applicant recruitment, applicant testing, and eligibility determination.
(9) Resignation and retirement from the regular service.
(10) Annual and intermittent reviews of employee performance.
(11) Loss of required certifications and other requirements for continued performance in the class.
(12) Reporting conflicts of interest.
(13) Handling of grievances between and among employees that do not rise to the level of disciplinary actions.
(14) The proper certification of payroll so that payroll compensation is timely and accurately kept.
(15) Layoffs, reductions in force, and reinstatements.
(16) Disciplinary causes and actions for employees in the public service.
(b) The city may impose disciplinary action on any employee who violates the rules, regulations, or codes of conduct adopted by the city.
(c) Nothing in this act shall prohibit the police, fire, and other applicable departments from instituting standard operating procedures, rules, and regulations for departmental operations enforceable upon employees in that department that are in addition to and not otherwise inconsistent with the rules, policies, and procedures of the city. The city may impose disciplinary action for violations.
Section 9. (a) The council, with the aid of the director, mayor, and other city personnel the council deems necessary, by resolution, shall adopt a pay plan as the basis of compensation for employees in the service of the city. The plan shall be constructed to provide fair compensation for all classes in the classification plan with due regard to all of the following factors:
(1) Varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility among the several classes of work.
(2) Prevailing rates of pay and fringe benefits for similar employment in private establishments and other public jurisdictions in the area.
(3) Recruiting experience for the several classes of work.
(4) Financial conditions of the city.
(b) The pay plan adopted by the council shall contain all of the following information:
(1) Special and specific provisions for administering the plan.
(2) A basic salary grade for each position class in the classification plan.
(3) A basic salary schedule containing the minimum rate, maximum rate, and intermediate rate of pay for each salary grade, and a conversion of rates for basis of payment.
(4) The basis of pay indicating the number of weekly work hours in general application to the classified service or exceptions.
(c) Upon final adoption by the council, the plan shall be disseminated to all employees by the director. The plan shall become effective within 30 days after its adoption by the council.
(d) The pay plan shall be amended in accordance with the following procedures:
(1) When the mayor and council, by resolution, add a new position to the classification plan and fix the salary grade, the job description shall assign the position to the appropriate pay grade.
(2) In the case of a proposed pay plan amendment directly affecting the pay of more than three regular employees, prior to amending the pay plan, the mayor and the council shall provide an opportunity for employees to present their views.
(e) The council, by resolution, shall fix the holidays that employees shall observe. Employees on non-pay status, such as a leave of absence or on paid military leave, shall not earn additional time for holidays. All regular employees of the city shall receive the same number of holidays. Employees who are required to work on an observed holiday shall be compensated in accordance with this act and federal law.
(f) Any pay plan previously adopted by the city on the effective date of this act shall remain in force and effect until and unless amended or replaced as provided in this section.
(g) Each employee in the regular service shall be paid at a rate set forth in the pay plan for the classification in which he or she serves, in accordance with the following provisions for administering the pay plan:
(1) New appointments to the regular service shall be made at the beginning rate of the salary range for the classification to which the appointment is made, unless in the discretion of the appointing authority circumstances, skills, or experience dictate a different rate.
(2) Salary advancement within established salary ranges shall be based on meritorious performance on the job as set out in the employee handbook and shall be in accordance with the provisions for administering the pay plan. An efficiency rating reflecting satisfactory performance shall be required for advancement. An employee with continued satisfactory service shall be eligible for future annual increases until such time as the maximum rate for the range is reached.
(3) In the event a regular employee is promoted, transferred, or demoted, his or her rate of pay for the new position shall be determined as follows:
a. Upon promotion, the employee’s regular base pay shall determine the new rate in the promotional class. The new rate shall be the larger of either of the following:
- A one step increase above the former rate.
- The entrance rate for the promotional class.
- A different rate within the salary range at the discretion of the appointing authority when circumstances, skills, or experience dictate a different rate.
b. When an employee is demoted, compensation shall be reduced to the salary prescribed for the class or grade to which the employee is demoted, or the step rate reduced if the employee remains in the position. In no event shall the paygrade exceed the maximum approved rate of the new classification.
c. When an employee is transferred from one department to another, the step in the pay range shall be in accord with the approved job description of the position to be occupied by the employee. All transfers shall be approved by the appointing authority.
(h) Supervisor Pay Adjustment
In the event the rate of pay of a supervisor is less than or equal to the base rate of pay of subordinates directly supervised in lower related classes, the rate of the supervisor may be advanced in grade by the council.
Section 10. Appointments, Vacancies, Promotions, and Transfers
(a) Filling Vacancies and New Positions
Vacancies and newly created positions in the regular service shall be filled by open-competitive, transfer, promotion, appointment, reappointment, or demotion, as determined by the appointing authority.
(b) Notice of Vacancy and Certification
When a vacancy exists for a regular position that is not otherwise exempt from this act:
- The appointing authority shall inform the director of the vacancy.
- The appointing authority shall indicate whether the position is promotional or open.
- The director shall certify eligibles from the appropriate list pursuant to procedures in the employee handbook.
- The appointing authority shall make an appointment from the certified names.
(c) Procedure for Appointments
(1) Probationary Appointment
An appointment to a full-time regularly budgeted position made from a certified eligible register shall be for a probationary period, which:
- Is an integral part of the examination process.
- Is used to evaluate job performance.
- Allows dismissal of employees not meeting standards.
The probationary period shall be one year from the date of appointment with no interruptions in service.
(2) Discharge During Probation
An employee in probationary status may be discharged without the right of appeal.
(3) Promotional Probation Demotion
A promotional probationer demoted for unsatisfactory service:
- May return to the prior position if vacant, without right of appeal.
- If filled, the mayor shall determine retention, guided by layoff and reduction-in-force provisions.
- May elect to separate and have his or her name placed on the layoff list for up to two years.
(d) Regular Appointment After Probation
Employment after satisfactory completion of probation becomes a regular appointment, subject to all rights of appeal under this act.
(e) Provisional Appointments
In the absence of an eligible register:
- The mayor may authorize a provisional appointment for urgent need.
- Candidates must meet required qualifications.
- Provisional appointments may not exceed nine months.
- Failure to qualify results in separation once a register is certified.
A provisional appointment confers no rights of status, appeal, or related rights.
(f) Payroll Certification Requirement
No payment may be approved unless the position was filled from a certified list of eligibles.
The director may refuse to certify payrolls for ineligible individuals.
(g) Exempt Service Appointments
Appointments to exempt service positions:
- Are not bound by eligible lists.
- Confer no rights of status or appeal under this act.
(h) Promotions
Vacancies above the lowest rank shall be filled by promotion when practicable, unless otherwise determined. Promotions must:
- Involve a definite increase in duties and responsibility.
- Be deemed a promotion when moving to a higher-paid related class.
(i) Grounds for Demotion
An employee may be demoted for:
- Layoff avoidance.
- Lack of qualifications.
- Removal during probation.
- Voluntary request.
- Disciplinary reasons.
(j) Approval and Appeals
All demotions must be approved by the appointing authority.
A non-probationary employee demoted involuntarily may appeal.
(k) Involuntary Reclassification
Any involuntary move to a lower-pay class is deemed a demotion.
(l) Transfers Within a Class
The appointing authority may transfer employees within the same class, retaining:
- Seniority
- Vacation
- Sick leave
- Overtime
(m) Assignment of Duties
Employees may be assigned duties related to their classification.
Assignments outside classification exceeding one year must be reported.
Section 11. Discipline and Tenure
(a) Conditions of Tenure
Tenure depends on satisfactory conduct and performance.
Dismissal, demotion, or suspension requires written notice and is appealable.
(b) Causes for Discipline
Causes include, but are not limited to:
- Absence without leave
- Criminal convictions
- Conduct unbecoming
- Moral turpitude
- Disorderly conduct
- Failure to pay debts
- Permanent incapacity
- Incompetence
- Insubordination
- Intoxication
- Neglect of duty
- Damage to property
- Rule violations
- Willful violations
- Policy violations
- Tardiness
- Safety violations
- Falsification
- Refusal to answer inquiries
- Habitual misconduct
- Misuse of paid time
- Failure to maintain certifications
- Any other reason in the public interest
(c) Notice Requirements
Written notice shall include:
- Cause of action
- Discipline imposed
- Effective date
- Other relevant information
(d) Delivery of Notice
Notice shall be delivered to the director the same day served on the employee.
(e) Suspensions
Suspensions under certain limits do not require a hearing.
Exceeding limits allows appeal. Written notice is required.
(f) Probationary Employees
Probationary employees may be disciplined without right of appeal.
(g) Review of Suspension
Employees may request review by the mayor within two business days.
Section 12. Appeals Process
(a) Right to Appeal
Regular employees may appeal dismissal, demotion, or suspension within 10 days.
(b) Hearing Officer
Hearings are conducted by a licensed Alabama attorney who submits findings within 15 days.
(c) Discovery
Discovery is permitted pursuant to rules set by the hearing officer.
(d) Subpoenas and Testimony
The hearing officer may issue subpoenas enforceable by circuit court.
(e) Board Review
The board may:
- Set aside the report
- Order a new hearing
- Modify penalties
- Affirm findings
(f) Summation Statements
Each party may present a 15-minute summation.
(g) Judicial Review
Board decisions are final unless reversed by circuit court.
(h) Notice of Appeal
Appeals must be filed within 10 calendar days.
Section 13. Prohibited Political and Discriminatory Activities
(a) Prohibited Conduct
Includes discrimination, political coercion, and misuse of authority.
(b) Candidacy for Office
Employees may seek office by resigning under specified conditions, treated as leave without pay.
Section 14. Repeal
Act 92-201 (1992 Regular Session) relating to the civil service system of the City of Helena is repealed.
Section 15. Effective Date
This act shall become effective June 1, 2026.
PUBLISHED: 1/30/2026; 2/6/2026; 2/13/2026; 2/20/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LOUISE G LOVELADY
a/k/a LOUISE GOODWIN LOVELADY,
DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES00001
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27th day of January, 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
WAYNE HAYES
JUDY HAYES
Personal Representative(s)
01/30/2026; 02/06/2026; 02/13/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GARY ANDREW HARRIS JR.,
DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000658
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of November, 2025, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MONYUA HARRIS
Personal Representative(s)
1/30/26; 2/6/26 and 2/13/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RONALD RAY KILGO,
DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000008
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 8th day of January, 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KIMBERLY DAWN KILGO
Personal Representative(s)
1/30/26; 2/6/26 AND 2/13/26
Attorney of Record