Public Notices 02-17-2022

TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF WAYNE

WHEREAS, on January 10, 2019, William Ray and Melissa Ray as Grantors, executed a Deed of Trust to S. Joel Johnson, as Trustee, for the benefit of Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union on the real estate hereinafter described, which Deed of Trust secures an indebtedness therein described as well as any additional and future advances and which Deed of Trust was filed for record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County, Mississippi and appearing in said office as Instrument No. 201900155; and

WHEREAS, Central Sunbelt Federal Credit Union is now known as Sunbelt Federal Credit Union and is the current beneficiary of said Deed of Trust and the indebtedness securing the same; and

WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and the holder has declared the full amount due and owing and has requested the undersigned Trustee to foreclose said Deed of Trust for the purpose of paying the sums due thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expenses of sale, or as much thereof as said sale brings; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, S. Joel Johnson, Trustee in said Deed of Trust, will offer for sale, and will sell, on Friday, February 18, 2022, between the legal hours of 11:00 o'clock A. M. and 4:00 o'clock P.M., at public outcry and auction to the highest bidder, for cash, at the main front door of the Wayne County Courthouse, located at 609 Azalea Drive, in the City of Waynesboro, County of Wayne, State of Mississippi, the following described real property situated in Wayne County, Mississippi, to-wit:

Commencing at a 2 inch iron pipe found situated at the Northeast corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South along the East line of said forty for 440.38 feet to a 2 inch iron pipe being the Point of Beginning of the land to be described; said point of beginning also being the Northeast corner of the middle 1/3 of the said NW 1/4 of SE 1/4; thence run South 00 degrees 07 minutes West along the East line of said forty for 355.0 feet; thence West for 491.87 feet to the East right-of-way line of the Beat Four - Shubuta Road; thence run North 00 degrees 13 minutes East along said right-of-way line for 299.02 feet; thence North 01 degree 03 minutes West along said right-of-way line for 56.0 feet to the North line of the said middle 1/3; thence run East along said North line for 492.51 feet to the point of beginning, containing 4.00 acres, more or less. Land being situated in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 3, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.

I will convey only such title as is vested in me as Trustee by and in said Deed of Trust.

WITNESS MY SIGNATURE on this, the 19th day of January, A. D., 2022.

/s/ S. Joel Johnson

S. JOEL JOHNSON, Trustee

Publish: January 27, February 3, February 10 & February 17, 2022

Advertisement for Bids

Used School Transportation Equipment

BID NUMBER

10426

The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bids at the Office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, February 23, 2022, for Used Transportation Equipment. Items include the following:

One (1) 1994 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1995 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1997 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 1999 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 2000 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 2000 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 2001 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 2003 International Bus (not running)

One (1) 2006 Blue Bird Bus (not running)

One (1) 2006 ICC Bus (not running)

One (1) 2007 ICC Bus (not running)

One (1) 2007 ICC Bus (not running)

One (1) 2010 Blue Bird Bus (not running)

One (1) 1993 Ford Pickup (not running)

One (1) 1996 Dodge Pickup (not running)

One (1) 1996 International Dump Truck (not running)

A complete list and description of the Equipment may be obtained by calling Jonathan Clark at the Wayne County School District's Transportation Department at 601-735-4581.

All bids should be signed and in a sealed envelope with the bid number on the front of the envelope and description of item(s) being bid upon. Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the office of the Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne County School District reserves the right to accept all or part of a bid from one vendor.

The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Wayne County School District

Tommy Branch,

Superintendent

Publication Dates: February 3, 2022, February 10, 2022, February 17, 2022

Wayne County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, and/or disability in providing education programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquires and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school district: Tommy Branch, Superintendent of Education, 810 Chickasawhay Street, Waynesboro, Mississippi, 39367, 601-735-4871.

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2007 Chevy Malibu Tan, Vin: 1G1ZS58F28F118334 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2013 Hyundai Sonata White, Vin: 5NPEC4AC4DH669099 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2001 Ford Winstar White, Vin:2FMZA51421BB98921 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLES

2003 Chevy Impala White, Vin: 2G1WF52E139347645 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

1985 Oldsmobile Brown, Vin: 1G3HY54C611825388 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

1996 Lincoln Silver Vin:1LNLM81W6VY62272 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2002 Chevy Impala White, Vin:2G1WC581569265497 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2015 Honda ILX Black, Vin: 19UDE2F30GA024143 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

1998 Dodge Durango Green Vin:1B4H528Y9WF173649 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

1996 Toyota Tacoma Green, Vin: 42AWN72N2TZ133433 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ABANDONED VEHICLE

2007 Honda Black, Vin:1HGCM568X7A216214 to be sold March 03, 2022 at Jason's Wrecker Serv., 215 Azalea Dr., Waynesboro, MS. 39367. Tel: 601-755-8552.

Publish: Feb. 10, 17 & 24, 2022

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ENGINEER'S PROJECT NO. WCBS-102-20

WAYNE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Separate sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors in the boardroom at the Wayne County Courthouse, Waynesboro, Mississippi, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022, for the construction of a Roadway Rehabilitation Project on Industrial Park Road in the Wayne County Industrial Park, Waynesboro, MS also known as Engineer's Project No. WCBS-102-20. Bids will be opened in public and read aloud.

The Plans and Contract documents are on file and can be viewed and obtained online via the website of the Engineer of Record, Lawrence R. Clark, P.E. at www.clarkengineersprojects.com. By use of the website the plan holders shall have the option of obtaining hard copy of the Plans and Specifications and/or shall have the opportunity to submit an official bid online.

All hard copy proposals shall be directed to the attention of The Wayne County Board of Supervisors with the outside of the envelope marked "WCBS-102-20 Roadway Rehabilitation Project". Contractor shall indicate certificate of responsibility number on the outside of the envelope. Online bids shall be accepted and opened as instructed on the website.

Basis of Award: The award, if made, will be to the lowest and best qualified bidder. The Board intends to accept the lowest and best bid and reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids.

Total Contract Time as Advertised: 60 Working Days

The Board of Supervisors hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that, in any contract entered 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, or national origin in consideration for an award.

Certified Check or Bid Bond for five percent (5%) of total bid payable to Wayne County must accompany each proposal.

Bidders are hereby notified that any proposal accompanied by letter qualifying in any manner the condition under which the proposal is tendered will be considered an irregular bid, and such proposals will not be considered in making the award.

Jerry Hutto, President

Wayne County Board of Supervisors

Publish: Feb. 17 & Feb. 24, 2022

Advertisement to Request for Proposals (RFP)

Board of Supervisors of Wayne County, MS

The Board of Supervisors of Wayne County, Mississippi (LPA) intends to employ a consulting engineering firm to provide engineering services utilizing a Cost plus Fixed Fee, Labor Hour/Unit Price, or Lump Sum/Firm Fixed Price contract for Preliminary Engineering services for a Bridge Replacement Project with approaches over the Chickasawhay River on approximately 0.5 miles of the Buckatunna-Chicora-Clara Road in District One Wayne County, Project No. CRSA-0233-00(017)LPA/109115-701000, Wayne County, Mississippi. These services include all preliminary engineering services to include but not limited to topographical survey, environmental and cultural resource studies, hydraulic design, roadway design, bridge design, structural design of bridges and appurtenances, field review plans, right-of-way plans and property plats, bridge layout, traffic control plans, plan-profile sheets, final bridge and roadway construction plans, and all other engineering services required to complete the project plan assembly package. The firm shall provide these services in accordance with MDOT's Project Development Manual for Local Public Agencies (LPAs).

Upon selection, negotiation, and execution of contract, the County anticipates the duration of the contract to be approximately six (6) months. The County anticipates executing the contract by approximately 30 days.

To be considered, the "Request for Proposal" proposal must respond to all requirements of this Legal Advertisement. The recommended proposal length should not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, exclusive of appendices. The resumes (which should not exceed 2 pages per individual in length), SF-330 Part II, proof of State Licensure and certificates requirements, and other information not relevant to the requirements should be included in the appendices. The Consultant's cover letter, table of contents, summaries and introductions, team organizational chart, past performances, and any other responses to the evaluation criteria should be included in the 25 pages. Pages should be numbered, single-spaced, one-sided, 8.5" by 11" with margins of at least one inch on all four sides. No more than five pages may be 11" by 17", but they may count as two sheets each against the recommended 25 page maximum. Information within the recommended 25-page limit of the proposal should be complete and sufficient in scope for the selection committee to evaluate the Consultant. Also, all text information in the recommended 25-page limit should be shown in a readable font, size 12 points or larger. Headers, charts, and other graphics may be provided in a different font type and size providing they are legible. Section dividers, tabs, or similar means are recommended but are not counted as part of the recommended 25-page limit. These recommendations will be considered when evaluating the quality of proposal.

With the exception of the information to be supplied in the appendices, the "Request for Proposal" proposal should be divided into the following sections as listed below.

Consulting engineering firms (CONSULTANT) interested in providing these services may so indicate by furnishing the County four (4) copies and one (1) CD of an Expression of Interest which should consist of the following unless specifically stated otherwise:

1. The Prime CONSULTANT should provide a cover letter specifying the name and complete description of the Contract, the name of the Prime CONSULTANT and any of its Subconsultant(s), the name of an individual who will be the single point of contact throughout the selection process, the name of the project manager, the location and address of the managing office, and the location and address of the office(s) that may be assigned the work. Should any Subconsultant(s) be listed as team members, identify the roles of each of the team's members. In addition, the CONSULTANT must note if this is a joint venture.

2. The CONSULTANT should provide a resume for each principal member, the project manager, and employee(s) of the firm anticipated to be assigned to the project. Also, provide a team organizational chart and list each person's experience and qualifications, including proof that the Project Manager is licensed as a Mississippi Professional Engineer and that the firm has met state licensure and certification requirements**. The team organizational chart should include each individual's name, job description (for the project), and company of employment. In addition, the CONSULTANT should provide proof that they have attended and received certification through MDOT for the Project Development Manual Training for Local Public Agencies;

3. The CONSULTANT should provide a description of similar type work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies the consultant for this work. Provide a detailed description of the role of the consultant and define whether the consultant was the prime or a subconsultant. Include in the description the amount of the consultant's contract for the work they provided for the project, the date the consultant's project was initiated, the consultant's scheduled completion date in accordance with the progress schedule, and when the consultant completed the work as stated in the contract. If the consultant's project was not completed on-time, identify any justifications. The firm should provide contact information for each of the projects. This will include the name of the client and client's representative that can verify and discuss the project;

4. The CONSULTANT should provide Part II of Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. If a firm has branch offices, complete the form for each specific branch office seeking work. In addition, this form should be completed for any subconsultants in the same manner. This form can be obtained at the following web-address:

http://sp.gomdot.com/Consulting%20Services/Forms/Standard%20Form%20(SF)%20330,%20Part%2011.pdf

The County will evaluate the Request of Proposals based on the following factors listed in their relative order of importance:

1. Qualifications of firm's staff

2. Qualification of the project manager to be assigned

3. Experience of similar projects completed in the past five years

4. Past performance

5. Proximity to project location

The County reserves the right to select one (1) consultant or select a short list of consultants from whom more information will be required. The LPA reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals, discontinue Contract execution, and/or request additional information with any party at any time prior to final Contract execution.

The DBE goal for these services is not required.

CONSULTANTS may visit MDOTs website, www.gomdot.com, to view a complete list of "Certified DBE Firms" which have been certified as such by the Mississippi Department of Transportation and other Unified Certification Partners (UCP). The DBE firm must be on the Department's list of "Certified DBE firms" as listed on MDOT's website, www.gomdot.com and approved by MDOT to count towards meeting the DBE goal.

The CONSULTANT should mark any and all pages of the proposal considered to be proprietary information which may remain confidential in accordance with Mississippi Code Annotated 25-61-9 and 79-23-1 (1972, as amended). Each page of the proposal that the CONSULTANT considers trade secrets, or confidential commercial or financial information should be on a different color paper than non-confidential pages and be marked in the upper right-hand corner with the word "CONFIDENTIAL." Failure to clearly identify trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information will result in that information being released subject to a public records request.

To be considered, all replies must be received by the Wayne County Board of Supervisors, at the Boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse in Waynesboro, MS 39367, on or before 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24, 2022. The Request for Proposal should be submitted and marked on the outside as "Chickasawhay River Bridge Project Request for Proposals for Preliminary Engineering.

This Legal Notice will appear in the Clarion Ledger and the Wayne County News on February 17, 2022, and February 24, 2022.

*Miss. Code Ann Sections 73-13-1 through 73-13-45 (1972) (as amended) govern the practice of engineering in Mississippi. Firms are encouraged to contact the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors at (601) 359-6160 to insure that individuals and firms are qualified to offer and provide services in the State of Mississippi. The Board's web address is www.pepls.state.ms.us.

Publish: Feb. 17 & Feb. 24, 2022

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. DUVALL, DECEASED

NO. 2022-27

NANCY D. JOHNSON, EXECUTRIX

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF MARGARET M. DUVALL

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 10th day of February, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, NANCY D. JOHNSON, Executrix of the Estate of Margaret M. Duvall, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.

THIS the 10th day of February, 2022.

/s/ Nancy D. Johnson

NANCY D. JOHNSON, Executrix

Publish: Feb. 17, 24 & March 03, 2022

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EARNEST JOE WOOTEN, DECEASED

NO. 2022-20

TERESSA D. WOOTEN, EXECUTRIX

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF EARNEST JOE WOOTEN

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 4th day of February, 2022, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned, TERESSA D. WOOTEN, Executrix of the Estate of EARNEST JOE WOOTEN, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.

THIS the 11th day of February, 2022.

/s/Teressa D. Wooten

TERESSA D. WOOTEN, Executrix

Publish: Feb. 17, 24 & Mar. 03, 2022

IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RALPH T. SMITH, DECEASED

CAUSE NO.: 2017-104

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

COUNTY OF WAYNE

Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 8th day of March, 2021, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned Executor upon the Estate of Ralph T. Smith, deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to the clerk of this court for probate and registration according to the law within ninety (90) days from the first publication of this notice or they will be forever barred.

This the 14th day of February, 2022.

/s/ Charles Lee Smith

CHARLES LEE SMITH

Executor of the Ralph T. Smith Estate

Prepared By:

DICKERSON & DICKERSON, INC.

Kathryn Dickerson Clay

MS Bar No.: 102160

705 Chickasawhay Street

Waynesboro, MS 39367

Publish: Feb. 17, 24 & Mar. 03, 2022