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Public Notices 04-30-26
April 29, 2026
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SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2014, Billie S. Shaw executed a certain Deed of
Trust to FNC Title Services, LLC, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as
nominee for American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns which
Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk ofWayne
County, Mississippi, on August 15, 2014, as Document Number 201403147.
Trust to FNC Title Services, LLC, Trustee for the use and benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Beneficiary, as
nominee for American Advisors Group, its successors and assigns which
Deed of Trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk ofWayne
County, Mississippi, on August 15, 2014, as Document Number 201403147.
WHEREAS, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, the current holder and/or
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on March 23, 2026, as
Document Number 202600785; and
assignee, substituted Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. as Trustee by
instrument recorded in the Chancery Clerk's Office on March 23, 2026, as
Document Number 202600785; and
WHEREAS, Default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
deed of truste and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payment in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, the legal holder of said
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on May 11, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry
and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.), at the main front door of the County Courthouse of Wayne
County in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi, to wit:
deed of truste and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payment in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, the legal holder of said
indebtedness, having requested the undersigned Substitute Trustee in
said deed of trust, will on May 11, 2026 offer for sale at public outcry
and sell within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m.), at the main front door of the County Courthouse of Wayne
County in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to the highest and best bidder for
cash the following described property situated in Wayne County,
Mississippi, to wit:
Lot 5 of Block 1, Oak Park Manor, a subdivision in the City of
Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, according to the map of plat
thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Plat Book 3 at Page 6, reference to which
said map or plat is made in aid of and as part of this description.
Waynesboro, Wayne County, Mississippi, according to the map of plat
thereof on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Plat Book 3 at Page 6, reference to which
said map or plat is made in aid of and as part of this description.
More commonly known as: 1109 Shady Pine Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367.
I will convey only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
Important Notice to Bidders: Federal law administered by the Financial
Crimes Enforcement Network ("FINCEN"), a bureau of the U.S. Department
of Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be
reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at
auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about
yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the
property. This information is required by federal law and must be
provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information
after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Crimes Enforcement Network ("FINCEN"), a bureau of the U.S. Department
of Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be
reported to the federal government. If you are the winning bidder at
auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about
yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the
property. This information is required by federal law and must be
provided to complete the sale. Failure to provide required information
after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Substitute Trustee
Iverness Center Drive, Suite 200 244
Birmingham, AL 35242
(801) 355-2886
Publish: April 16, April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
HEATHER WALTERS, PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
SOUTHERN SON INVESTMENTS, LLC, and MICHAEL SEAN HANCOCK, INDIVIDUALLY
and in HIS CAPACITY AS MANAGING MEMBER, DEFENDANTS
and in HIS CAPACITY AS MANAGING MEMBER, DEFENDANTS
CAUSE NO.: 2026-51
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: MICHAEL SEAN HANCOCK AND SOUTHERN SON INVESTMENTS, LLC
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
HEATHER WALTERS Plaintiff, seeking compensatory relief. There are no
other Defendants in this action.
HEATHER WALTERS Plaintiff, seeking compensatory relief. There are no
other Defendants in this action.
You are required to mail or hand deliver a written response to the
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
Complaint filed against you in this action to Eric Tiebauer, Attorney
for Plaintiff, whose post office address is P.O. Box 1421, Waynesboro,
MS 39367.
YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE MAILED OR DELIVERED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS
AFTER THE 23rd DAY OF APRIL 2026, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
AFTER THE 23rd DAY OF APRIL 2026, WHICH IS THE DATE OF THE FIRST
PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMONS, IF YOUR RESPONSE IS NOT SO MAILED OR
DELIVERED, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE
RELIEF DEMANDED IN THE COMPLAINT.
You must also file the original of your Response with the Clerk of this
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Court within a reasonable time afterward.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 14th day of April
2026.
2026.
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Walker,
DEPUTY CLERK
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND W.E.C.M., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND W.E.C.M., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH HIS NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
ADRIANNA MARIE MCLAIN AND CHRISTN R. JORDAN, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-72
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Adrianna Marie McLain and Christn R. Jordan, who are not to be found
in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
addresses are not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made
by said Petitioners.
in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office
addresses are not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made
by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and W.E.C.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and W.E.C.M., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE PETITION FILED AGAINST
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN
THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 10th day of April
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND T.M.S., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND T.M.S., A MINOR, BY AND
THROUGH
HER NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS, PETITIONERS
VS.
SACHET DARYLRICE SMITH AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 26-39
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Sachet Darylrice Smith and Unknown Putative Father, who are not to
be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post
office addresses are not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry
made by said Petitioners.
be found in the State of Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post
office addresses are not known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry
made by said Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and T.M.S., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and T.M.S., a Minor, seeking to terminate your parental
rights as those rights relate to said minor and demanding that the full
custody, control and authority to act on behalf of said minor be placed
with the Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST PETITION FILED AGAINST YOU
IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN THE
COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
IN THIS ACTION AT 9:00 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY, 2026 IN THE
COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA DR. IN
WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR AND
DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF DEMANDED
IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 13th day of April,
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WAYNE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
PROTECTION SERVICES, BY ANDREA A. SANDERS, AND J.A.E, J.A.E., AND
J.A.E., MINORS, BY AND THROUGH THEIR NEXT FRIEND, ANDREA A. SANDERS,
PETITIONERS
VS.
SHACOREY LACHELLE EVERETT, CO-PETITIONER/RESPONDENT
VS.
JAQUEL HARRIS AND UNKNOWN PUTATIVE FATHER, RESPONDENTS
CIVIL ACTION NO. 25-227
CHANCERY COURT SUMMONS
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
TO: Shacorey Lachelle Everett, who is not to be found in the State of
Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office address is not
known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by said
Petitioners.
Mississippi on diligent inquiry and whose post office address is not
known to the Petitioners after diligent inquiry made by said
Petitioners.
You have been made Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by the
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
Wayne County Department of Child Protection Services by Andrea Sanders,
Commissioner, and J.A.E, J.A.E., and J.A.E., Minors, seeking to
terminate your parental rights as those rights relate to said minors and
demanding that the full custody, control and authority to act on behalf
of said minors be placed with the Wayne County Department of Child
Protection Services.
YOU ARE SUMMONED TO APPEAR AND DEFEND AGAINST THE AMENDED PETITION FILED
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY,
2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA
DR. IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR
AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF
DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
AGAINST YOU IN THIS ACTION AT 9:30 O'CLOCK A.M. ON THE 27th DAY OF MAY,
2026 IN THE COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURT OF WAYNE LOCATED AT 609 AZALEA
DR. IN WAYNESBORO, MISSISSIPPI, AND IN CASE OF YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR
AND DEFEND, A JUDGMENT WILL BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF
DEMANDED IN THE PETITION.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
ISSUED under my hand and seal of said Court, this 10th day of April
2026.
2026.
CHANCERY COURT CLERK OF
WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
BY: Angie Walker,
Deputy Clerk
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
MONICA BOLTON, INDIVIDUALLY, AND AS PARENT AND NEXT FRIEND OF CHRISTIAN
BOLTON, A MINOR, PETITIONER
BOLTON, A MINOR, PETITIONER
VS.
LAUREN G. DUNCAN, RESPONDENT
CAUSE NO. 26-cv-79
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: KELVIN WALLEY, whose post office address is unknown to the
Petitioner after diligent search and inquiry.
Petitioner after diligent search and inquiry.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
You have been made a Respondent in the suit filed in this Court by
Monica Bolton, Petitioner.
Monica Bolton, Petitioner.
You are summoned to appear and defend against the Petition filed against
you in this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 11th day of June, 2026,
in the courtroom of the Jones County Chancery Courthouse at Laurel,
Mississippi, and in the case of your failure to appear and defend a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in the complaint or petition.
you in this action at 9:00 o'clock a.m. on the 11th day of June, 2026,
in the courtroom of the Jones County Chancery Courthouse at Laurel,
Mississippi, and in the case of your failure to appear and defend a
judgment will be entered against you for the money or other things
demanded in the complaint or petition.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading but you may do
so if you desire.
so if you desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this 17th day of April,
2026.
2026.
CONCETTA BROOKS, CHANCERY CLERK
JONES COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
(Seal)
BY: Austin Rayner, D.C.
Publish: April 23, April 30, May 7 & May 14, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIE MAE FISHER, DECEASED
MARGARET WASH, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-214
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF
LILLIE MAE FISHER
Letters of Administration having been granted to the undersigned on the
25th day of April, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County,
Mississippi, upon the Estate of Lillie Mae Fisher, deceased, of Wayne
County, Mississippi, in Cause No. 43CH1:24-cv-00354 before said Court,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate
to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and
registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of
the first publication hereof or they will be forever barred.
25th day of April, 2025, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County,
Mississippi, upon the Estate of Lillie Mae Fisher, deceased, of Wayne
County, Mississippi, in Cause No. 43CH1:24-cv-00354 before said Court,
notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate
to present the same to the Clerk of said Court for probate and
registration according to law within ninety (90) days from the date of
the first publication hereof or they will be forever barred.
This, the 27th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Margaret Wash
MARGARET WASH, ADMINISTRATRIX
Russell L. Johnson (MSB # 105560)
DEAKLE-JOHNSON LAW FIRM
802 N. Main St. (39402)
P.O. Box 2072
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 544-0631
(601) 544-0666 - Facsimile
Attorney for Administratrix
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LILLIE MAE FISHER, DECEASED
MARGARET WASH, PETITIONER
CAUSE NO. 2024-214
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
The State of Mississippi
To: Unknown Heirs-at-Law of Lillie Mae Fisher
You have been made a Defendant in the suit filed in this Court by
Chenelle Griffin, seeking to determine the heirs-at-law of Lillie Mae
Fisher, deceased. The other parties in this matter include, David
Fisher, Manson Fisher, Jr., Patrick Fisher, LaTonja Fisher and Katrina
Fisher Goff.
Chenelle Griffin, seeking to determine the heirs-at-law of Lillie Mae
Fisher, deceased. The other parties in this matter include, David
Fisher, Manson Fisher, Jr., Patrick Fisher, LaTonja Fisher and Katrina
Fisher Goff.
You are summoned to appear and respond to the Petition filed in this
action at 1:30 p.m., on the 8th day of June, 2026, in the Courtroom of
Judge Jerry D. Sharp at the Wayne County Chancery Court, 609 Azalea
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, and in case of your failure to appear and
respond, a judgment will be entered granting Margaret Wash's Petition
for Determination of Heirship of Lillie Mae Fisher.
action at 1:30 p.m., on the 8th day of June, 2026, in the Courtroom of
Judge Jerry D. Sharp at the Wayne County Chancery Court, 609 Azalea
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, and in case of your failure to appear and
respond, a judgment will be entered granting Margaret Wash's Petition
for Determination of Heirship of Lillie Mae Fisher.
You are not required to file an answer or other pleading, but you may do
so if you so desire.
so if you so desire.
Issued under my hand and the seal of said Court, this the 14th day of
April, 2026.
April, 2026.
William Jeremy Carr,
Wayne County Chancery Clerk
By: /s/ Angie Walker D.C.
Russell L. Johnson (MSB # 105560)
DEAKLE-JOHNSON LAW FIRM
802 N. Main St. (39402)
P.O. Box 2072
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 544-0631
(601) 544-0666 - Facsimile
Attorney for Petitioner/Administratrix
Publish: April 23, April 30 & May 7, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A CERTAIN WELL LOCATED IN WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A CERTAIN WELL LOCATED IN WEST
YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 158-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN WEST YELLOW CREEK FIELD, WAYNE
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
TAKE NOTICE that TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC ("Tellus") has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for a certain
well listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for a certain
well listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular May 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 20, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
regular May 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 20, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing). Failure to so
notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing). Failure to so
notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
EXHIBIT "1"
West Yellow Creek Field
Docket No. 158-2026-D
Wayne County, Mississippi
Well Name: R. West
API NO.: 23-153-20764
Well Number: 1
Section: 13
Township: 9N
Range: 8W
-END OF EXHIBIT-
Publish: April 30, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERRELL H. YELVERTON, DECEASED
BENJAMIN YELVERTON, ADMINISTRATOR
NO. 2026-79
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
____________________
Letters of Administration having been granted on the 20th day of April,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, BENJAMIN YELVERTON, Administrator of the Estate of Terrell
H. Yelverton, 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.
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, BENJAMIN YELVERTON, Administrator of the Estate of Terrell
H. Yelverton, 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 20th day of April, 2026
/s/ Benjamin Yelverton
BENJAMIN YELVERTON,
ADMINISTRATOR
Publish: April 30, May 7 & May 14, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
RE: PETITION OF VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. FOR AN EXTENSION OF INACTIVE
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A CERTAIN WELL LOCATED IN
CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
WELL STATUS UNDER STATEWIDE RULE 28 FOR A CERTAIN WELL LOCATED IN
CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
DOCKET NO. 161-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
TO: ALL OWNERS AND PERSONS INTERESTED IN CHAPARRAL FIELD, WAYNE COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
MISSISSIPPI
TAKE NOTICE that VENTURE OIL & GAS, INC. ("Venture") has filed a
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for a certain
well listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
Petition with the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in the above
referenced docket requesting that the Board grant the following relief:
An extension of the inactive well status under Rule 28.2.a for a certain
well listed on Exhibit "1" hereto.
TAKE NOTICE that the above and foregoing matter will be heard at the
regular May 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 20, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
regular May 2026 meeting of the Board to be held at 9:00 o'clock a.m.
on May 20, 2026 at 500 Greymont Avenue, Suite E, Jackson, Mississippi,
39202, at which time and place all interested parties may appear and
contest said matter.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance, you must
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing). Failure to so
notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
notify the Board and Petitioner's representative of your intention in
writing not later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (seven
(7) days prior to the date stated above for the hearing). Failure to so
notify the Board and Petitioner shall be a waiver of your right to
contest or request continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner, and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
By: /s/ JESSE NEW
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONERS:
Glenn Gates Taylor (MBN 7453)
Ian Austin (MBN 104584)
COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR & BUSH, P.A.
600 Concourse, Suite 200
1076 Highland Colony Parkway
P. O. Box 6020
Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158
601-856-7200
601-856-7626 (facsimile)
EXHIBIT "1"
Chaparral Field
Docket No. 161-2026-D
Wayne County, Mississippi
Well Name: Mamie C. Weaver
API No.: 23-153-20499
Well Number: 1
Section: 30
Township: 10N
Range: 6W
-END OF EXHIBIT-
Publish: April 30, 2026
Section 900
ADVERTISEMENT
Gas Main Relocation Project
Engineer's Project No. CNG-102-25
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District
Quitman, Mississippi
The Board of Directors of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District will receive
bids for the construction of a Gas Main Relocation Project in Quitman,
Mississippi. Proposals shall be accepted until no later than 5:30 p.m.
Local Time, Wednesday June 3, 2026, in the Board Room of Chickasawhay
Natural Gas District Office located at 306 South Archusa Avenue,
Quitman, Mississippi. All bids received will be publicly opened and
read aloud.
bids for the construction of a Gas Main Relocation Project in Quitman,
Mississippi. Proposals shall be accepted until no later than 5:30 p.m.
Local Time, Wednesday June 3, 2026, in the Board Room of Chickasawhay
Natural Gas District Office located at 306 South Archusa Avenue,
Quitman, Mississippi. All bids received will be publicly opened and
read aloud.
The work shall consist essentially of the following: Construction of a
6" Steel High Pressure Gas Main by Horizontal Directional Boring and
Hot Tap connections to an existing 6" Steel High Pressure Gas Main.
6" Steel High Pressure Gas Main by Horizontal Directional Boring and
Hot Tap connections to an existing 6" Steel High Pressure Gas Main.
The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way
limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
limit the responsibility of the contractor to perform all work and
furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the
specifications and the drawings referred to therein.
The Board of Directors of Chickasawhay Natural Gas District hereby
notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and
women's business enterprise will be afforded the full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or
national origin in consideration for an award.
notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any
contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged and
women's business enterprise will be afforded the full opportunity to
submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated
against on the grounds of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or
national origin in consideration for an award.
The Plans and Contract Documents are on file and may be examined or
purchased at the following locations:
purchased at the following locations:
Chas. N. Clark Associates, 714 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
Each bid shall be accompanied by a Cashier's Check, Certified Check,
or solvent bank or a Bidder's Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed
to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five (5%) of
the total bid, payable to Chickasawhay Natural Gas District as bid
security. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
Performance Bond and a Payment bond each in the amount of one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bidders may not withdraw their
Proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of submission.
or solvent bank or a Bidder's Bond issued by a Surety Company licensed
to operate in the State of Mississippi, in the amount of five (5%) of
the total bid, payable to Chickasawhay Natural Gas District as bid
security. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a
Performance Bond and a Payment bond each in the amount of one hundred
percent (100%) of the contract amount. Bidders may not withdraw their
Proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of submission.
The proposal and contract documents in its entirety shall be submitted
in a sealed envelope and deposited at the Office of Chickasawhay Natural
Gas District, 306 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, Mississippi prior to
the hour and date above designated. Bidders choosing to submit
electronically are required to contact the Engineer of Record, Lawrence
R. Clark, P.E. at www.clarkengineersprojects.com for information
regarding electronic bidding requirements.
in a sealed envelope and deposited at the Office of Chickasawhay Natural
Gas District, 306 South Archusa Avenue, Quitman, Mississippi prior to
the hour and date above designated. Bidders choosing to submit
electronically are required to contact the Engineer of Record, Lawrence
R. Clark, P.E. at www.clarkengineersprojects.com for information
regarding electronic bidding requirements.
Chickasawhay Natural Gas District
Kenny Odom, President
Publish: April 30 & May 7, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SARA R. McCASKEY, DECEASED
MATTHEW TODD McCASKEY, EXECUTOR
NO. 2026-93
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF SARA R. McCASKEY
______________________________________________________
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 23rd day of April, 2026,
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
MATTHEW TODD McCASKEY, Executor of the Estate of Sara R. McCaskey,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for the
probate and registration according to law, within ninety (90) days from
the first publication of this notice, or they will be forever barred.
by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the undersigned,
MATTHEW TODD McCASKEY, Executor of the Estate of Sara R. McCaskey,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against
said Estate to present the same to the Clerk of this Court for the
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 23rd day of April, 2026
/s/ Matthew Todd McCaskey
Matthew Todd McCaskey,
Executor
Publish: April 30, May 7 & May 14, 2026
BEFORE THE STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
Re: Petition for Extension of Inactive Well Status in Morgan Fork Field
Docket No. 174-2026-D
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all owners of, and persons interested in the McLemore No. 6 Well,
Section 16 of Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Morgan Fork Field,
Franklin County, Mississippi:
Section 16 of Township 6 North, Range 2 East, Morgan Fork Field,
Franklin County, Mississippi:
Take notice that Black Jack Oil Company, Inc. has filed a petition in
this docket requesting that this Board enter an order granting an
extension of inactive well status for the above-referenced well. Said
Petition will be heard by this Board at 9 a.m. on May 20, 2026, in Suite
E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and
place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A copy
of said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the office
of this Board and may be there examined by any person interested.
this docket requesting that this Board enter an order granting an
extension of inactive well status for the above-referenced well. Said
Petition will be heard by this Board at 9 a.m. on May 20, 2026, in Suite
E, 500 Greymont Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi 39202, at which time and
place all interested parties may appear and contest said matter. A copy
of said Petition and documents filed therewith are on file in the office
of this Board and may be there examined by any person interested.
If you intend to contest the docket or request a continuance you must
notify the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Failure to so notify
the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request a continuance.
notify the Board and the petitioner's representative of your intention
in writing not later than 5 p.m. on May 12, 2026. Failure to so notify
the Board and the petitioner's representative shall be a waiver of your
right to contest or request a continuance.
You are advised that the Board may adopt orders concerning a petition
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
which may differ from the relief requested by Petitioner and the Board
will enter such order or orders as in its judgment may be appropriate in
accordance with the evidence presented.
April 24, 2026
STATE OIL AND GAS BOARD OF MISSISSIPPI
/s/ Jesse New
State Oil and Gas Board Supervisor
Suite E, 500 Greymont Avenue
Jackson, Mississippi 39202
(601) 576-4900
Representative for Petitioner:
James M. Nix
Jones and Nix, PLLC
2 Country Place
Pearl, Mississippi 39208
(601) 948-6800
Publish: April 30, 2026
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