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Public Notices 10-22-26
October 21, 2026
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
COUNTY OF WAYNE
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2021, David Alexander Etheridge and Ashton Richele
Etheridge, executed a Deed of Trust to Mark T. Davis, Trustee for First
South Farm Credit, ACA, which Deed of Trust was recorded on July 23,
2021, as Instrument No. 202102268 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi; and
Etheridge, executed a Deed of Trust to Mark T. Davis, Trustee for First
South Farm Credit, ACA, which Deed of Trust was recorded on July 23,
2021, as Instrument No. 202102268 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid First South Farm Credit, ACA, the holder of said
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument dated September 29, 2026, and recorded September 29, 2026, as
Instrument No. 202602668 in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk
of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
deed of trust and the note secured thereby, substituted Pine Belt Land
Title, LLC, as Trustee therein, as authorized by the terms thereof, by
instrument dated September 29, 2026, and recorded September 29, 2026, as
Instrument No. 202602668 in the office of the aforesaid Chancery Clerk
of Wayne County, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby, having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, First South Farm
Credit, ACA, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to
execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the
terms of said deed of trust for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees
and expense of sale;
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby, having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, and the legal holder of said indebtedness, First South Farm
Credit, ACA, having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to
execute the trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the
terms of said deed of trust for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, Substituted Trustee's fees
and expense of sale;
NOW, THEREFORE, Pine Belt Land Title, Substituted Trustee in said deed
of trust, will on October 29, 2026, offer for sale at public outcry
for cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the front steps of the
Wayne County Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the
following described property situated in the County of Wayne, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
of trust, will on October 29, 2026, offer for sale at public outcry
for cash to the highest bidder, and sell within legal hours (being
between the hours of 11:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.) on the front steps of the
Wayne County Courthouse, located in Waynesboro, Mississippi, the
following described property situated in the County of Wayne, State of
Mississippi, to-wit:
Parcel 1:
Commencing at a 1 inch iron pipe in 8 inch concrete found situated at
the Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9
North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 89
degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds East along the North line of said forty
for 532.14 feet to a ½ inch rebar being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
land to be described; thence continue South 89 degrees 42 minutes 22
seconds East along said North line for 730.23 feet to a ¾ inch iron
pipe found; thence run East for 82.18 feet to the center line of the
Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14 seconds East
along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an iron spindle
situated at the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence
leaving said road run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46 seconds West along
the North line and the projection of the North line of said 10.00 acres
parcel of land for 750.74 feet to a rebar; thence run North 22 degrees
12 minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 12.7 acres, more or less. Land being subject to the
right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land being situated in the SW ¼ of NW
¼ and also in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
the Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9
North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 89
degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds East along the North line of said forty
for 532.14 feet to a ½ inch rebar being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the
land to be described; thence continue South 89 degrees 42 minutes 22
seconds East along said North line for 730.23 feet to a ¾ inch iron
pipe found; thence run East for 82.18 feet to the center line of the
Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14 seconds East
along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an iron spindle
situated at the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence
leaving said road run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46 seconds West along
the North line and the projection of the North line of said 10.00 acres
parcel of land for 750.74 feet to a rebar; thence run North 22 degrees
12 minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 12.7 acres, more or less. Land being subject to the
right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land being situated in the SW ¼ of NW
¼ and also in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range
8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Parcel 2:
Beginning at a 1 inch iron pipe in 8 inch concrete found situated at the
Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North,
Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 00 degrees
34 minutes 23 seconds East along a blue painted line for 1110.68 feet to
a rebar; thence East for 1136.58 feet to a rebar set on the West line of
a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27
seconds West along said West line for 183.33 feet to a ¾ inch rod;
thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along said West line
for 189.58 feet to a ¾ inch rod situated at the Northwest corner of
said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West for 106.70 feet to a rebar; thence North 22 degrees 12
minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to a rebar situated on the North
line of said forty; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds West
along said North line for 532.14 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 20.00 acres, more or less. Land being situated in the SW ¼
of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Northwest corner of the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North,
Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run South 00 degrees
34 minutes 23 seconds East along a blue painted line for 1110.68 feet to
a rebar; thence East for 1136.58 feet to a rebar set on the West line of
a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27
seconds West along said West line for 183.33 feet to a ¾ inch rod;
thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along said West line
for 189.58 feet to a ¾ inch rod situated at the Northwest corner of
said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West for 106.70 feet to a rebar; thence North 22 degrees 12
minutes 14 seconds West for 893.24 feet to a rebar situated on the North
line of said forty; thence North 89 degrees 42 minutes 22 seconds West
along said North line for 532.14 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 20.00 acres, more or less. Land being situated in the SW ¼
of NW ¼ of Section 19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County,
Mississippi.
Parcel 3:
A parcel of land described as: Commencing at a lightwood knot found
situated at the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run
West along the North line of said forty for 1183.30 feet to the center
line of the Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14
seconds East along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an
iron spindle situated in the center line of pavement of the Eucutta Road
being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land to be described, said point
being the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run
South 22 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds East along the center line of the
Eucutta Road for 65.00 feet; thence South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West parallel to the North line of said 10.00 acres parcel for
581.75 feet; thence South 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds East parallel
to the West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 116.36 feet; thence
South 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East parallel to the West line of
said 10.00 acres parcel for 172.48 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12
minutes 33 seconds West for 65.00 feet to a corner of said 10.00 acres
parcel; thence North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds West along the
West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 183.33 feet to a corner of said
10.00 acres; thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along
the West line of said 10.00 acres for 189.58 feet to the Northwest
corner of said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run North 67 degrees 47
minutes 47 seconds East along the North line of said 10.00 acres for
644.04 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.41 acres, more or
less. Land being subject to the right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land
being situated in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ and the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section
19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi.
situated at the Northeast corner of the SE ¼ of NW ¼ of Section 19,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi; thence run
West along the North line of said forty for 1183.30 feet to the center
line of the Eucutta Road; thence run South 22 degrees 12 minutes 14
seconds East along the center line of said road for 582.76 feet to an
iron spindle situated in the center line of pavement of the Eucutta Road
being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land to be described, said point
being the Northeast corner of a 10.00 acres parcel of land; thence run
South 22 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds East along the center line of the
Eucutta Road for 65.00 feet; thence South 67 degrees 47 minutes 46
seconds West parallel to the North line of said 10.00 acres parcel for
581.75 feet; thence South 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds East parallel
to the West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 116.36 feet; thence
South 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds East parallel to the West line of
said 10.00 acres parcel for 172.48 feet; thence South 51 degrees 12
minutes 33 seconds West for 65.00 feet to a corner of said 10.00 acres
parcel; thence North 38 degrees 47 minutes 27 seconds West along the
West line of said 10.00 acres parcel for 183.33 feet to a corner of said
10.00 acres; thence North 19 degrees 50 minutes 43 seconds West along
the West line of said 10.00 acres for 189.58 feet to the Northwest
corner of said 10.00 acres parcel; thence run North 67 degrees 47
minutes 47 seconds East along the North line of said 10.00 acres for
644.04 feet to the point of beginning, containing 1.41 acres, more or
less. Land being subject to the right-of-way of the Eucutta Road. Land
being situated in the SE ¼ of NW ¼ and the SW ¼ of NW ¼ of Section
19, Township 9 North, Range 8 West, in Wayne County, Mississippi.
Indexing Instructions: SE ¼ of NW ¼ and SW ¼ of NW ¼, Section 19,
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
Township 9 North, Range 8 West, Wayne County, Mississippi
I WILL CONVEY only such title as is vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
WITNESS MY SIGNATURE, this the 30th day of September 2026.
/s/ Paul D. Walley, Jr.
PINE BELT LAND TITLE, LLC
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE
Prepared By:
PINE BELT LAND TITLE, LLC
P.O. BOX 183
NEW AUGUSTA, MS 39462
601-964-7878
PUBLISH: October 8, 2026, October 15, 2026, and October 22, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
CIERA SKYLA HARRIS, INDIVIDUALLY AND ON BEHALF OF THE HEIRS-AT-LAW OF
ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY, DECEASED, PETITIONER
ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY, DECEASED, PETITIONER
VS.
ANY AND ALL PERSONS CLAIMING TO BE HEIRS-AT LAW OF ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY,
DECEASED, DEFENDANT
DECEASED, DEFENDANT
CAUSE NO. 26-225
SUMMONS AND NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO: ANY KNOWN AND UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ERIC JERMAIN BLAKELY, DECEASED AND
DETERMINATION OF BENEFICIARIES OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE ESTATES OF RUBY
BLAKELY PICKENS AND JA'ONI BLAKELY
DETERMINATION OF BENEFICIARIES OF FUNDS DERIVED FROM THE ESTATES OF RUBY
BLAKELY PICKENS AND JA'ONI BLAKELY
NOTICE TO DEFENDANTS
You have been made Defendants in the suit filed in this Court by Ciera
Skyla Harris, Petitioner, seeking Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric
Jermain Blakely, Deceased and Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds
Derived from the Estates of Ruby Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely
described therein, as more fully explained in the subject Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely. The defendants in this action
cannot be listed or ascertained after diligent search and inquiry and/or
after process was not obtained at the address set out in the Petition.
Skyla Harris, Petitioner, seeking Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric
Jermain Blakely, Deceased and Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds
Derived from the Estates of Ruby Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely
described therein, as more fully explained in the subject Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely. The defendants in this action
cannot be listed or ascertained after diligent search and inquiry and/or
after process was not obtained at the address set out in the Petition.
NOTICE OF HEARING
You are summonsed to appear and defend against the Petition for
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely filed against you in this Court
before the Honorable Jerry Sharp, Chancellor, presiding, at 1:30 p.m.,
on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Wayne County Chancery Courtroom located
at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and in case of your
failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for
relief demanded in the Petition. You are not required to file an answer
or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If you do file an
answer or other pleading, it can be served upon the attorney for the
Petitioner, Anita Mathews Stamps, Esq., whose mailing address is Post
Office Box 2916, Jackson, Mississippi 39207-2916.
Determination of Heirs-At-Law of Eric Jermain Blakely, Deceased and
Determination of Beneficiaries of Funds Derived from the Estates of Ruby
Blakely Pickens and Ja'Oni Blakely filed against you in this Court
before the Honorable Jerry Sharp, Chancellor, presiding, at 1:30 p.m.,
on Monday, November 9, 2026, in Wayne County Chancery Courtroom located
at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367, and in case of your
failure to appear and defend, a judgment will be entered against you for
relief demanded in the Petition. You are not required to file an answer
or other pleading, but you may do so if you desire. If you do file an
answer or other pleading, it can be served upon the attorney for the
Petitioner, Anita Mathews Stamps, Esq., whose mailing address is Post
Office Box 2916, Jackson, Mississippi 39207-2916.
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.
WILLIAM JEREMY CARR, Chancery Clerk
(SEAL)
BY: Angie Walker, D.C.
Submitted by:
ANITA MATHEWS STAMPS
STAMPS & STAMPS
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
269 EAST PEARL STREET
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201
POST OFFICE BOX 2916
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39207-2916
TELEPHONE: (601) 354-4747
Publish: October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2026
SUBSTITUTED TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2017, Tracy D. Smith and Diane C. Smith executed a
certain deed of trust to Michael Lyon, Trustee for the benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as
nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns which deed of
trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
State of Mississippi in Instrument No. 201702083; and
certain deed of trust to Michael Lyon, Trustee for the benefit of
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as beneficiary, as
nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., its successors and assigns which deed of
trust is of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne County,
State of Mississippi in Instrument No. 201702083; and
WHEREAS, LLG MS LLC has heretofore been substituted as Trustee by
instrument dated August 28, 2026 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery
Clerk's Office in Instrument 202602434; and
instrument dated August 28, 2026 and recorded in the aforesaid Chancery
Clerk's Office in Instrument 202602434; and
WHEREAS, default having been made in the terms and conditions of said
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, the legal holder of said indebtedness,
having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the
trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of
said deed of trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of
sale.
deed of trust and the entire debt secured thereby having been declared
to be due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of
trust, Rocket Mortgage, LLC, the legal holder of said indebtedness,
having requested the undersigned Substituted Trustee to execute the
trust and sell said land and property in accordance with the terms of
said deed of trust and for the purpose of raising the sums due
thereunder, together with attorney's fees, trustee's fees and expense of
sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LLG MS LLC, Substituted Trustee in said deed of
trust, will on November 5, 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 South Door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, to the highest and
best bidder for cash or certified funds the following described
property situated in Wayne County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
trust, will on November 5, 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 South Door of the County Courthouse of Wayne County,
located at 609 Azalea Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367, to the highest and
best bidder for cash or certified funds the following described
property situated in Wayne County, State of Mississippi, to-wit:
Commencing at the Northwest Corner of the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4, Section 4,
Township 7 North, Range 7 West; thence East for a distance of 163 feet;
thence South a distance of 595 feet to the point of beginning of the lot
hereby conveyed: Thence South 57 degrees 40 minutes West for a distance
of 209 feet; thence South 32 degrees 20 minutes East a distance of 209
feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 209 feet;
thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West a distance of 209 feet to the
point of beginning, lying and being situated in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 4, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
Township 7 North, Range 7 West; thence East for a distance of 163 feet;
thence South a distance of 595 feet to the point of beginning of the lot
hereby conveyed: Thence South 57 degrees 40 minutes West for a distance
of 209 feet; thence South 32 degrees 20 minutes East a distance of 209
feet; thence North 57 degrees 40 minutes East a distance of 209 feet;
thence North 32 degrees 20 minutes West a distance of 209 feet to the
point of beginning, lying and being situated in the NW 1/4 of SE 1/4 of
Section 4, Township 7 North, Range 7 West, Wayne County, Mississippi.
I WILL CONVEY only such title as vested in me as Substituted Trustee.
LOGS Legal Group LLP
579 Lakeland East Drive, Suite D
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-9299
69 Authier Road
Waynesboro, MS 39367
26-031953
Publication Dates: September 17, 2026, October 15, 2026, October 22,
2026 and October 29, 2026
2026 and October 29, 2026
INVITATION FOR BIDS
FOREST PRODUCTS FOR SALE
BID NO. 1051
NOTICE
Sealed bids will be received by the Wayne County School District up to
and no later than 10:00 a.m., November 4, 2026 for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
and no later than 10:00 a.m., November 4, 2026 for the right to cut and
remove all timber, standing or down, designated for that purpose on:
Section 16 Township 6 North Range 6 West Wayne County, Mississippi
Section 16 Township 10 North Range 7 West Wayne County, Mississippi
Before bids are submitted, full information concerning the material for
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office,
phone number 601-765-8631.
sale, conditions of sale and submission of bids should be obtained from
Scott Mellard, Area Forester, Mississippi Forestry Commission Office,
phone number 601-765-8631.
The right to reject any and all bids is reserved.
Wayne County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school
district:
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school
district:
Mrs. Belinda, Assistant Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Phone: 800-368-1019 Toll Free: 800-537-7697 Email: OCRmail@hhs.gov.
Publish: Oct. 15, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBEKAH EVELYN REYNOLDS, DECEASED
MELINDA FAITH HENDERSON, EXECUTRIX
CAUSE NO. 2026-230
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF REBEKAH EVELYN REYNOLDS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 9th day of October,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, MELINDA FAITH HENDERSON, Executrix of the Estate of REBEKAH
EVELYN REYNOLDS, 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, MELINDA FAITH HENDERSON, Executrix of the Estate of REBEKAH
EVELYN REYNOLDS, 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 9th day of October, 2026.
/s/ Melinda Faith Henderson
Melinda Faith Henderson,
Executrix
Publish: Oct. 15, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF WAYNESBORO
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM
MDEQ WPCRLF SEWER PROJECTS
The City of Waynesboro is applying for a State Revolving Fund Loan Fund
through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for
sewer improvements. The improvements will include modification of the
City's sewer effluent location and rehabilitation to the city's sanitary
sewer collection and transmission system.
through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) for
sewer improvements. The improvements will include modification of the
City's sewer effluent location and rehabilitation to the city's sanitary
sewer collection and transmission system.
A public hearing to inform the public regarding the project will be held
on Nov. 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall at 714 Wayne St.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. A copy of the Facilities Plan will be available in
the office of the City of Waynesboro located at 714 Wayne St.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367 and can be picked up at the front desk for review
prior to the meeting, which will be held in the boardroom.
on Nov. 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall at 714 Wayne St.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. A copy of the Facilities Plan will be available in
the office of the City of Waynesboro located at 714 Wayne St.,
Waynesboro, MS 39367 and can be picked up at the front desk for review
prior to the meeting, which will be held in the boardroom.
The public may submit comments in person, at the time and place of the
public hearing, or in writing. Comments to be submitted in writing shall
be mailed to the City Clerk at 714 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS, 39367, or
hand delivered to City Hall prior to the public hearing.
public hearing, or in writing. Comments to be submitted in writing shall
be mailed to the City Clerk at 714 Wayne St., Waynesboro, MS, 39367, or
hand delivered to City Hall prior to the public hearing.
By: /s/ Scott Frost
Scott Frost, Mayor
Publish: Oct. 15 & Oct. 22, 2026
SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS on December 13, 2024, DANIEL BABIN AND DONNA BABIN, HUSBAND AND
WIFE, executed a Deed of Trust to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED
HOME LOANS, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, which Deed of
Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Instrument Number 202403801; which Deed of
Trust has been duly transferred and assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING,
LLC, by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on March 12, 2026, in
Instrument Number 202600684 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi.
WIFE, executed a Deed of Trust to OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE
COMPANY, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,
SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC DBA VETERANS UNITED
HOME LOANS, IT SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, which Deed of
Trust is on file and of record in the office of the Chancery Clerk of
Wayne County, Mississippi, in Instrument Number 202403801; which Deed of
Trust has been duly transferred and assigned to PLANET HOME LENDING,
LLC, by Assignment of Deed of Trust recorded on March 12, 2026, in
Instrument Number 202600684 in the office of the Chancery Clerk of Wayne
County, Mississippi.
WHEREAS, default has occurred in the payment of the indebtedness secured
by said deed(s) of trust, and Planet Home Lending, LLC, as beneficiary,
has authorized and instructed Padgett Law Group as substitute trustee to
foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public
auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.
by said deed(s) of trust, and Planet Home Lending, LLC, as beneficiary,
has authorized and instructed Padgett Law Group as substitute trustee to
foreclose said deed(s) of trust by advertisement and sale at public
auction in accordance with the statutes made and provided therefor.
THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale
contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes
made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed
and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Front Door of
the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and will sell
within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on
November 19, 2026, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and secured
by said deed(s) of trust.
contained in said deed(s) of trust and in accordance with the statutes
made and provided therefor, the said deed(s) of trust will be foreclosed
and the property covered thereby and hereinafter described will be sold
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Front Door of
the Wayne County Courthouse, at Waynesboro, Mississippi, and will sell
within legal hours (being between the hours of 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM) on
November 19, 2026, to satisfy the indebtedness now due under and secured
by said deed(s) of trust.
Padgett Law Group will convey only such title as vested in it as
Substituted Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as:
Substituted Trustee. The premises to be sold are described as:
Wayne County, Mississippi
TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST
SECTION 22: BEGINNING AT A RAILROAD SPIKE FOUND SITUATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9
NORTH; RANGE 6 WEST IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE SOUTH 00
DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR
325.92 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW
ST. PAUL CHURCH ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID
ROAD FOR 35.32 FEET TO A LEAD SPRING FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE THELMA M. JORDAN PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1056, PAGE
229; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID JORDAN PROPERTY FOR 210.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
JORDAN PROPERTY; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 40.00 FEET
TO A REBAR SET; THENCE WEST FOR 254.06 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE NORTH
FOR 237.52 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
FORTY FOR 492.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS. LAND BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING A
POWER LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 9
NORTH; RANGE 6 WEST IN WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THENCE SOUTH 00
DEGREES 46 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID FORTY FOR
325.92 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON THE WESTERLY RIGHT-OF WAY LINE OF THE NEW
ST. PAUL CHURCH ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 29 DEGREES 51 MINUTES WEST ALONG SAID
ROAD FOR 35.32 FEET TO A LEAD SPRING FOUND SITUATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF THE THELMA M. JORDAN PROPERTY RECORDED IN DEED BOOK 1056, PAGE
229; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF
SAID JORDAN PROPERTY FOR 210.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID
JORDAN PROPERTY; THENCE NORTH 60 DEGREES 00 MINUTES WEST FOR 40.00 FEET
TO A REBAR SET; THENCE WEST FOR 254.06 FEET TO A REBAR SET; THENCE NORTH
FOR 237.52 FEET TO A REBAR SET ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID FORTY; THENCE
SOUTH 89 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 10 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID
FORTY FOR 492.64 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3.00 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS. LAND BEING SUBJECT TO EXISTING UTILITIES, INCLUDING A
POWER LINE RIGHT-OF-WAY.
AND ALSO A 2019 MANUFACTURE HOME WITH SERIAL NUMBER, FLE250TN1842997AB.
SAID MANUFACTURED HOME HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS REAL PROPERTY AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
SAID MANUFACTURED HOME HAS BEEN CERTIFIED AS REAL PROPERTY AND
PERMANENTLY AFFIXED.
The successful bidder must tender full funds at the conclusion of the
sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to
Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you
must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.
Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of
the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right
to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder
fail to timely tender the total amount due.
sale in the form of a certified check made payable or endorsed to
Padgett Law Group. No personal checks will be accepted. To this end you
must bring sufficient funds to outbid the lender and any other bidders.
Insufficient funds will not be accepted. Amounts received in excess of
the winning bid will be refunded. Padgett Law Group reserves the right
to award the bid to the next highest bidders should the highest bidder
fail to timely tender the total amount due.
/s/ Jana Nye Manlove
Padgett Law Group
Substituted Trustee
5100 Poplar Avenue, Ste 2208 Memphis, TN
Phone: (850) 422-2520
Duly authorized to act in the premises by instrument recorded on
08/03/2026, in Instrument Number 202602002; of the records of the
aforesaid county and state.
08/03/2026, in Instrument Number 202602002; of the records of the
aforesaid county and state.
Publish: Oct. 22, Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & Nov. 12, 2026
NOTICE
OF
INTENTION TO DIVERT OR WITHDRAW FOR BENEFICIAL USE THE PUBLIC WATERS OF
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of November 2025, Buckatunna
Waterworks Association, Inc., P.O. Box 242, Buckatunna, MS 39322, filled
applications for permits to continue to divert or withdraw the public
waters of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use from the Oligocene
Aquifer System, in the county of Wayne, for Public Water System
purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amounts of water at
the indicated locations:
Waterworks Association, Inc., P.O. Box 242, Buckatunna, MS 39322, filled
applications for permits to continue to divert or withdraw the public
waters of the State of Mississippi for beneficial use from the Oligocene
Aquifer System, in the county of Wayne, for Public Water System
purposes, subject to existing rights, the following amounts of water at
the indicated locations:
PERMIT #: MS-GW-16281
VOLUME: 0.16 MG/D
RATE: 350 GPM
LOCATION: SE, NW, S17, T07N, R05W
Any person, firm, association, or corporation, deeming that the granting
of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to
utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit
Board of the State of Mississippi, ATTN: Austin Brister, PO Box 2309,
Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said
applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received
within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, permits will
be issued on or after ten (10) days following publication date.
of the above applications will be truly detrimental to their rights to
utilize the waters of said source, may protest in writing to the Permit
Board of the State of Mississippi, ATTN: Austin Brister, PO Box 2309,
Jackson, Mississippi 39225, setting forth all reasons why said
applications should not be approved. Letters of protest must be received
within ten (10) days of this publication. If not protested, permits will
be issued on or after ten (10) days following publication date.
If protested, the applications will be taken for consideration by the
Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East
Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after Tuesday, the 8th day of
December 2026, at which time all interested persons may appear and be
heard by the Permit Board.
Permit Board of the State of Mississippi in its offices at 515 East
Amite Street, Jackson, Mississippi, on or after Tuesday, the 8th day of
December 2026, at which time all interested persons may appear and be
heard by the Permit Board.
OFFICE OF LAND AND WATER RESOURCES
Austin Brister, RPG
Chief, Water Use Permitting Branch
Publish: Oct. 22, 2026
Advertisement for Bids
Used School Transportation Equipment
BID NO.
10500
The Wayne County Board of Education will accept sealed bids at the
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 9, 2026
for Used Transportation Equipment. Items include the following:
Office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive,
Waynesboro, MS 39367, until 10:00 A.M., Monday, November 9, 2026
for Used Transportation Equipment. Items include the following:
One (1) 2005 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2008 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2010 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2010 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2010 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2006 CHEVROLET PICKUP (not running)
One (1) 2012 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2012 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2011 CHEVROLET BUS (not running)
One (1) 2013 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2014 BLUEBIRD BUS (not running)
One (1) 2015 GMC BUS (not running)
One (1) 2016 GMC BUS (not running)
One (1) 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (not running)
One (1) 2010 FORD CROWN VICTORIA (not running)
A complete list and description of the Equipment may be obtained by
contacting Michael Hall at the Wayne County School District's
Transportation Department at 601-735-4581.
contacting Michael Hall 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 Monday, November 9, 2026, at the
office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive,
Waynesboro, MS 39367. The Wayne County School District reserves the
right to accept all or part of a bid from one vendor.
on the front of the envelope and description of item(s) being bid upon.
Bids will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the
office of the Superintendent of Education, 1523A Sullivan Drive,
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.
Dr. Carol L. Jones,
Supertintendent
Wayne County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school
district:
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability in providing
educational programs and services or employment opportunities and
benefits. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
and complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies of the school
district:
Mrs. Belinda Singleton, Assistant Superintendent of Education, 1523A
Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Sullivan Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367 (601) 735-4871
Phone: 800-368-1019 Toll Free: 800-537-7697 Email: OCRmail@hhs.gov.
Publish: Oct. 22, Oct. 29 & Nov. 5, 2026
IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF WAYNE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF REBEKAH EVELYN REYNOLDS, DECEASED
MELINDA FAITH HENDERSON, EXECUTRIX
CAUSE NO. 2026-230
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF REBEKAH EVELYN REYNOLDS
Letters Testamentary having been granted on the 9th day of October,
2026, by the Chancery Court of Wayne County, Mississippi, to the
undersigned, MELINDA FAITH HENDERSON, Executrix of the Estate of REBEKAH
EVELYN REYNOLDS, 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, MELINDA FAITH HENDERSON, Executrix of the Estate of REBEKAH
EVELYN REYNOLDS, 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 9th day of October, 2026.
/s/ Melinda Faith Henderson
Melinda Faith Henderson,
Executrix
Publish: Oct. 15, Oct. 22 & Oct. 29, 2026
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