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: 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: 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:
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 also unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of C.K.L.H-B, (born to TANISHA RENA HOPSON, Natural Mother), was filed on the 30th day of October 2025, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of FATHER.
Minor Child’s birth date: 08/23/2013.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with COUNSEL, whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 15th day of January 2025.
JACQUELINE KNOX
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
STEPHEN H. JONES
1714 4 TH AVE N
BESSEMER, AL 35020
(205)428-2110
RUN DATES: 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
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: 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, louis Hinkle came Angelo Hinkle, Administrator for the Estate of Henry Louis Hinkle, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence, and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 11 th day of May 2026 at 11:00 a.m., be appointed a day for making such settlement, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 22nd day of January 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB: 1/30/26; 2/6/26; 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EUNICE ODIS GOLDSMITH, DECEASED
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:
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, encumberances, and exceptions reflected in the mortgage and those contained in the records of the Office of the Judge of Probate of the county where the above-described property is situated. The property will be sold without warranty or recourse, express or implied, as to the title, use and/or enjoyment, and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as a part of the foreclosure process.
Michael R. Lunsford
Attorney for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
Mortgagee:
REI Funding Partners, LLC
730 Energy Center Blvd., Suite 1402B
Northport, AL 35473
TO BE PUBLISHED: January 30, 2026; February 6, 2026; & February 13, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOBILE HOME
Notice is hereby given that the mobile home located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Lot 30, Bessemer, AL 35022 has been abandoned. Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC, owner of Parkwood Mobile Home Park, located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, will begin the process of securing legal ownership and conducting a private sale of the mobile home on February 18, 2026, during normal business hours.
The last known owner is Michael Kendrick. The mobile home is a 1988 model, approximately 16×80, serial number MS-B-88-16X80-3T2SN0182.
For additional information, contact Admin, Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC at admin@luckycommunities.com or 504-445-6500.
published 2/6/26; 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ABANDONED MOBILE HOME
Notice is hereby given that the mobile home located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Lot 10, Bessemer, AL 35022 has been abandoned. Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC, owner of Parkwood Mobile Home Park, located at 3766 Parkwood Rd, Bessemer, AL 35022, will begin the process of securing legal ownership and conducting a private sale of the mobile home on February 18, 2026, during normal business hours.
The last known owner is Deborah King. The mobile home is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-wide home, approximately 14×70, HUD plate number GEO 961032.
For additional information, contact Admin, Parkwood Mobile Home Park, LLC at admin@luckycommunities.com or 504-445-6500.
published 2/6/26; 2/13/26
LEGAL NOTICE
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ORDINANCE NO. 3391 OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA,
known as the “CITY OF BESSEMER ZONING ORDINANCE,”
by amending Sections 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 4, and 8.1, relating to zoning amendment procedures, development plans, subdivision applications, and industrial zoning standards.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 11-52-77 and 11-52-78 of the Code of Alabama, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, is authorized to review and recommend amendments to the City of Bessemer Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed proposed amendments to Sections 2.11, 2.12, and 2.13 concerning zoning amendment procedures and development plans, as well as Section 4, Subdivision Application Procedure and Approval Process, and Section 8.1, Quantitative Development Criteria, of Ordinance No. 3391; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were duly scheduled and held before the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with the notice and procedural requirements of Sections 11-52-77 and 11-52-78 of the Code of Alabama and applicable law; and
WHEREAS, following such hearings, the Planning and Zoning Commission submitted reports and recommendations to the City Council of the City of Bessemer in favor of the proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bessemer has determined that it is in the public interest to adopt the proposed zoning text amendments and to conducted a public hearing with notice provided as required by law and has set a public hearing on for the 3rd day of March 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Avenue N., Bessemer, Alabama, and has directed the City Clerk to give notice thereof, as provided by law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of Section 2.11 — Zoning Amendments by Property Owner.
Section 2.11 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended so as to read in its entirety as follows:
Sec. 2.11. Zoning amendments by property owner.
A proposed change of the zoning district boundaries or of the regulations as they pertain to a piece of property may be initiated by the city council, the planning and zoning commission, or at the request of the owner, owners or authorized agents of the property to be rezoned. All proposed amendments shall be considered by the city in accordance with the notice procedures listed in this section, which are required by Act No. 1123 of the 1973 Legislature of the State of Alabama and those requirements set forth in Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended.
When a rezoning request is made by a petition of or on the behalf of the property owner the following procedure shall be followed:
Application procedure.
The application for rezoning shall be made on a form available from the department of buildings and inspections. The application shall contain the following information:
- Name and address of the applicant.
- Address and legal description of the property under consideration.
- Present zoning of the property under consideration.
- Requested zoning.
- Reason for the rezoning request.
- Availability of required utilities.
- A map, drawn to scale, indicating:
- the dimension and exact location of the site in relation to the vicinity in which it is located;
- location of all public rights-of-way;
- location and dimension of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the site and adjacent sites and the nature and location of all existing and proposed facilities for the disposal of storm water drainage.
- Copies of any development plans required elsewhere in this ordinance.
The application shall be submitted to the department of buildings and inspections at least thirty days prior to a scheduled meeting of the planning and zoning commission, if said meeting is the hearing date for a request. A fee of $500.00 is due at the time of submission.
Public hearing by planning and zoning commission.
At least 15 days prior to the planning and zoning commission meeting at which the rezoning request is initially considered, the department of buildings and inspections shall give written notice to all owners of property located in whole or in part within 500 feet of the boundaries of the subject property as shown by the records of the office of the tax assessor of Jefferson County, Bessemer Division, on a date not more than one year prior to the date of such notice.
The notice shall state:
- The location of rezoning request (by mailing address and legal description).
- The nature of the rezoning request (indicating the current zoning of the site and the proposed rezoning classification).
- The time, date, and location of the planning and zoning commission meeting at which the rezoning request is to be reviewed.
- That a protest may be filed with respect to the application.
Such notice shall be deemed given when deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, addressed to such property owners at their addresses as shown on the records of the office of the tax assessor.
Any error in the address of any such notice shall not invalidate the giving of notice provided that no more than five percent of the total number of notices given contain any such error.
Any property owners to whom the above-stated notice is given may protest the application before the planning and zoning commission in person or by filing with the department of buildings and inspections a written protest signed by such property owner.
The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing at the first regularly scheduled meeting, or at a special called meeting held for that purpose, after compliance with notice provisions as set forth herein.
At the meeting in which the public hearing is held, the planning and zoning commission shall render a decision on the application unless additional information is required. If additional information is required, the planning and zoning commission shall have 30 days from the date of submittal of this additional information to the city, in which to make a recommendation on the request to the city council.
Public hearing by the city council.
Upon receipt of the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission regarding a proposed zoning amendment, the city council shall consider the proposed amendment at a public hearing, to be held either at a regular voting city council meeting or at a special called meeting of the city council, given that the required notice provisions herein are is given at least 15 days prior the public hearing.
The city shall publish the proposed rezoning request once a week for two consecutive weeks in advance of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the city. Said advertisement shall follow the notice procedures and contain the information required in Section 2.11 of this ordinance.
At the time and place scheduled for the public hearing of the proposed amendment, the city council shall hear the presentation of the applicant, review the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission, and hear any arguments in opposition and support by the general public of the proposal.
Upon receipt of a negative recommendation from the planning and zoning commission on a proposed zoning amendment, the city council shall follow the review procedures as set forth in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this subsection.
The city council may adopt amendments to the zoning ordinance by a majority vote.
Limit on rezoning requests.
When the city council denies a rezoning request, the planning and zoning commission shall not reconsider the same request for a period of six months. Each time the city considers a zoning request, the $500 administrative fee must be paid.
Sec. 2.12. Zoning amendments by City of Bessemer.
The planning and zoning commission and/or the city council, may, upon its own initiative, hold public hearings for the consideration of any proposed amendment to the provisions of this ordinance or to the zoning district boundaries.
All proposed amendments shall be considered by the planning commission and city council in accordance with the notice procedures and contain the information required in Section 2.11 of this ordinance, which are required by Act No. 1123 of the 1973 Legislature of the State of Alabama and those requirements set forth in Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended.
Public hearing by the city council.
(a) Upon receipt of the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission regarding a proposed zoning amendment, the city council shall consider the proposed amendment at a public hearing, to be held either at a regular voting city council meeting or at a special called meeting of the city council, given that the required applicable notice provisions herein are is given at least 15 days prior the public hearing.
(b) The city shall publish the proposed rezoning request once a week for two consecutive weeks in advance of its passage in a newspaper of general circulation throughout the city. Said advertisement shall follow the procedures and contain the information required in Section 2.11 of this ordinance.
(c) At the time and place scheduled for the public hearing of the proposed amendment, the city council shall hear the presentation of the applicant, review the recommendation of the planning and zoning commission, and hear any arguments in opposition and support by the general public of the proposal.
(d) Upon receipt of a negative recommendation from the planning and zoning commission on a proposed zoning amendment, the city council shall follow the review procedures as set forth in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this subsection.
(e) The city council may adopt amendments to the zoning ordinance by a majority vote.
Section 3. Amendment of Section 2.13 — Development Plans.
Section 2.13 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended by revising subsection (3)(e)(3) to read as follows:
(3) If a determination is made that a final development plan is not generally consistent with the approved preliminary development plan, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall state the specific reasons for denial. The applicant may resubmit a revised final development plan addressing such reasons.
As used herein, ‘general consistent’ means changes in the location, siting, or character of buildings, structures, roads, or improvements necessary for public improvements or sound design or engineering practices, provided such changes do not increase the intensity of the previously approved use.
LEGAL NOTICE
Section 4. Amendment of Section 4 — Subdivision Application Procedure and Approval Process.
Section 4 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended by adding subsection (4) to read as follows:
(4) The addition of one or more lots within an existing subdivision, or the creation of a single-lot subdivision, provided that each resulting lot meets the minimum lot size requirements of the applicable zoning district. Such subdivisions shall not adversely impact traffic, drainage, utility services, or public safety.
LEGAL NOTICE
Section 5. Amendment of Section 8.1 — Quantitative Development Criteria (Industrial Zoning).
Section 8.1 of Ordinance No. 3391 is hereby amended as follows:
A. Sec. 8.1(1) — No Change.
Section 8.1(1) shall remain unchanged.
B. Amendment to Table 2 — Industrial Zoning Districts (Maximum Height).
Table 2 is hereby amended only with respect to the maximum height standard applicable to all industrial zoning districts, including but not limited to I-1, I-2, I-2A, I-3, I-3-S, I-4, I-5, I-5A, I-6, and related industrial classifications, to read as follows:
Maximum Height (Industrial Districts):
The maximum height of structures in all Industrial zoning districts shall be one hundred and five feet (105’).
Where an industrially zoned property abuts a residential zoning district, the maximum height shall be forty-five feet (45’); however, additional height may be permitted by increasing the required setback from the abutting residential district property line by thirty-five feet (35’) of horizontal distance from the abutting residential property line for each additional ten feet (10’) of structure height above forty-five feet (45’).
In no event shall the total structure height exceed one hundred feet (105’).
All other standards in Table 2 shall remain unchanged.
LEGAL NOTICE
Section 6. Repealer.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: February 6, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TERESA LOUISE STANO, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000050
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 30th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
A ERIC JOHNSTON
Personal Representative(s)
02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No.
CMAQ-3715(261)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama, until 10:00 AM on February 27, 2026, and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Streetscape Improvements (Grading, Drainage, Pavement, Sidewalk Installation, Traffic Signal Upgrades, and Landscaping) on 41st Street from the intersection of 1st Avenue South to the intersection of 5th Avenue South in Birmingham. Length 0.321 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Two Hundred Fifty (250) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $33.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
A cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $2,650,670 To $3,239,708.
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM, on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4, and Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
published February 6, 13 & 20, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE FAMILY COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF:
LANYAA DENISE NELSSON
A Child.
CASE NO. 68-JU2022-o00588.02
SAH
NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS
TO: MOTHER
You are hereby given notice that a petition has been filed by the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources requesting that your parental rights be terminated to LANYAA DENISE NELSSON, born on APRIL 7, 2010, to CARNISHA SMITH at LLC-USC MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The State of conception is unknown.
You are hereby given notice that you are required to file an Answer with the Clerk of the Juvenile Court and with the Petitioner’s attorney, Staci Reynolds, 2014 1st Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, within fourteen (14) days of the date of the last publication of this notice or a default judgment can be entered against you.
A final hearing has been set for April 29, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M. in the Bessemer Division of Family Court of Jefferson County, 1801 3rd Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama 35020. You may appear and contest the same if you choose.
Lakita Hall-Wright
Clerk of Juvenile Court
published February 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
RONALD ALVIN TRAMEL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000041
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHARLES G CRAWFORD
Personal Representative(s)
02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION
(UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT)
IN THE MATTER OF:
ADOPTION OF:
L.M.M
A Minor
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL.
CASE NO. 26BES000040
NOTICE TO THE UNKNOWN OR UNDISCLOSED PARENT OF:
L.M.M
A Minor
Whose address is also unknown or undisclosed
You will take notice that a Petition for the Adoption of L.M.M, (born to NIKKI JO MCKEE, Natural Mother), was filed on the 28th day of January 2026, alleging that the identity of the natural parent of said minor child is unknown or has not been disclosed to the Court, and whose relationship of said unknown or undisclosed natural parent to the aforesaid minor child is that of FATHER.
Minor Child’s birth date is 02/04/2024.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response within thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 29 th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
Judge of Probate
Run dates: 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JAMES EARL HOPE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000038
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of January 2028, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
REGINA CARR HOPE
Personal Representative(s)
02/06/2026; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000660
ESTATE OF:
SADIE MAE FULLER, DECEASED
TO:
FAWN FULLER, STEPHEN GREEN, RHEMA GREEN-JONES, STEPHON GREEN
Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;
On the 14th day of November 2025, came Sheilah Fuller Houston, and filed her Petition to Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Sadie Mae Fuller, Deceased.
And whereas the 7th day of April 2026, at 9:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 28th day of January 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Hoar Construction, LLC, Contractor, has completed the Contract for UAB Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Buildout at University of Alabama Birmingham for the State of Alabama and the city of Birmingham, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify Gresham Smith, Architect.
Western Star: February 6, 13, 20, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for West Hills Elementary School and J.S. Abrams Elementary School Roof Replacements, Bessemer, AL, Bessemer City School Board of Education, Bessemer, AL, Owner, and has made request for final settlement of said contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this subject should immediately notify Davis Architects, 120 23rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233, in order to avoid barring of claims by law.
JOHNS AND KIRKSEY, INC.
5424 Metro Park Drive
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
Western Star: February 6, 13, 20, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR PREQUALIFICATION AND BIDS
PROJECT SUMMARY:
The project consists of a 70,000 sf addition to the existing school. There will be a two-story addition that has classrooms and a new media center with mansard roofs and rooftop equipment. There will be another addition that will include a new gymnasium and multipurpose space. The gymnasium will serve as the Storm Shelter for the added occupants. A cafeteria expansion and selective site work is also included in the project.
PREQUALIFICATION PROPOSALS will be received digitally, as described in the official prequalification proposal requirements, on behalf of the Owner by TURNERBATSON Architects, 1950 Stonegate Drive, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35242, until 5:00 PM Local Time, February 20th, 2026. Faxed or late submittals will not be accepted.
The prequalification procedure is intended to identify responsible and competent bidders relative to the requirements of the Project. Prequalification proposal requirements may be obtained from the Architect by contacting Wil Bradford, wbradford@turnerbatson.com, 205.403.6201.
A written list of Contractors receiving prequalification will be issued by 5:00 PM Local Time, February 24th, 2026.
PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at 9:00 am Local Time, Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 at Fox Run School, 1100 Fox Run Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801. Attendance by all Prequalified Bidders is MANDATORY.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received only from previously PREQUALIFIED Contractors by the Opelika City Schools Board of Education, 300 Simmons Street, Opelika, AL 36801, until 1:00 PM Local Time, Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.
Project:
Additions and Renovations to Fox Run School
1100 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Additional bid, bonding, licensing, tax exclusion, and owner rights provisions remain as stated.
TURNERBATSON Architects
1950 Stonegate Drive, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 403-6201
Published Feb 6, 13, & 20, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ELAINE T CALLAHAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000029
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KAREN CALLAHAN STRONG
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL ANTONIO HENDRICKS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000711
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of JANUARY 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MARTHA L DUNN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000721
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CAROLYN T DICKEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000016
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12 th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CAROL D LOWE
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SANDRA R BURCHFIELD a/k/a SANDRA KATHERINE BURCHFIELD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000052
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
Upon the Last Will and Testament of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of February 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JEFFREY W BURCHFIELD
Personal Representative(s)
02/06/2025; 02/13/2026; 02/20/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TEWANNA L ADAIR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000051
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2nd day of February 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CANOSHA WATKINS
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL LEE BROOM, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000002
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 7th day of January 2022, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MICHAEL SIR BROOM
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ALTON EARL DANIELS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000014
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 and 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FIRE DUES SALE – BIRMINGPORT FIRE DISTRICT
Default having been made in payment of service charges to Birmingport Fire District pursuant to and under the authority of Act 79 of the Alabama Legislature, Special Session of 1966, as amended, and Amendment 369 to the Alabama Constitution, as amended and §11-48-49, et.seq., Code of Alabama, 1975, Forestdale Fire District, under and by virtue of the power of sale referenced in the above-stated laws, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash on the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse Bessemer Division on March 13, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following property located within the District for the amounts owed to the District through the 2025 billing cycle, including costs of sale and attorney fees.
Property Address:
7670 Birmingport Road, Mulga, AL 35118
LEGAL:
Lot 1, according to the Survey of Mrs. V.W. Coggins Resurvey, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 35 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
PID: 20-00-19-0-000-062.000
Owner: MKFH Properties, Inc.
MASSEY, STOTSER & NICHOLS
1780 GADSDEN HIGHWAY
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235
(205) 838-9000
ATTORNEY: STEPHANIE LANIER WEEMS
RUN DATES: February 13, 20 & 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
HERBERT DUNN, JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000697
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JOE R MOORE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000035
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
Upon the Estate of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of January 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
SHARON MOORE
Personal Representative(s)
2/6/26; 2/13/26 AND 2/20/26
Attorney of Record