Legal Notices Week of Feb 19, 2026

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 36-CV-2026-000003 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP TO: Noah Whoolbright, whose whereabouts are unknown, the adult child of Mr. Jonas Whoolbright Sr. Notice is hereby given that a petition for guardianship and conservatorship has been filed by the Hale County Department of Human Resources seeking to appoint a guardian and a conservator over Jonas Whoolbright, Sr. The matter has been set for hearing before the Honorable Marvin Wiggins, Circuit Judge, at the Hale County Courthouse, 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, Alabama. The hearing has been set in this Court for the 12th day of March 2026 at 9:00 AM. You may appear at the time and place set and contest the same, if you so choose. Attorney for Petitioner: Kenneth Elmer Attorney for Hale County Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 304000 Montgomery, AL 36130-4000 2-12-3c

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 36-CV-2026-000003 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP TO: Joshua Whoolbright, whose whereabouts are unknown, the adult child of Mr. Jonas Whoolbright Sr. Notice is hereby given that a petition for guardianship and conservatorship has been filed by the Hale County Department of Human Resources seeking to appoint a guardian and a conservator over Jonas Whoolbright, Sr. The matter has been set for hearing before the Honorable Marvin Wiggins, Circuit Judge, at the Hale County Courthouse, 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, Alabama. The hearing has been set in this Court for the 12th day of March, 2026 at 9:00 AM. You may appear at the time and place set and contest the same, if you so choose. Attorney for Petitioner: Kenneth Elmer Attorney for Hale County Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 304000 Montgomery, AL 36130-4000 2-12-3c

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: 36-CV-2026-000003 NOTICE OF PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP TO: Mindy Whoolbright, whose whereabouts are unknown, the adult child of Mr. Jonas Whoolbright Sr. Notice is hereby given that a petition for guardianship and conservatorship has been filed by the Hale County Department of Human Resources seeking to appoint a guardian and a conservator over Jonas Whoolbright, Sr. The matter has been set for hearing before the Honorable Marvin Wiggins, Circuit Judge, at the Hale County Courthouse, 1001 Main Street, Greensboro, Alabama. The hearing has been set in this Court for the 12th day of March , 2026 at 9:00 AM_. You may appear at the time and place set and contest the same, if you so choose. Attorney for Petitioner: Kenneth Elmer Attorney for Hale County Department of Human Resources P.O. Box 304000 Montgomery, AL 36130-4000 2-12-3c

LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF ALABAMA PERRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT CASE NO. 25-2803 Estate of Erle Randolph Richardson, Jr., Deceased Letters of Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned, on the 4th day of November, 2025, by the Honorable Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of the claim in the office of the Judge of Probate within six months from above date or the claim will be barred and payment prohibited. Trevor Richardson Personal Representative of the Estate of Erle Randolph Richardson, Jr. Attorney for Personal Representative: Jefferson K. Nail P.O. Box 916 Marion, AL 36756 2-19-3c

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLICATION DATES: February 19, 2026, February 26, 2026, March 5, 2026 NEWSPAPER: The Times-Standard-Herald NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jesse Manderson and Vicki Manderson, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for Mortgage Research Center, LLC dba Veterans United Home Loans., its successors and assigns, on February 25, 2020, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Perry County, Alabama, on February 26, 2020 at MORT Book 628, at Page 794. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Perry County Courthouse, in Marion, Alabama, on April 9, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Perry County, Alabama, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the East boundary of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 28, Township 20 North, Range 9 East, and the North boundary of the Sprott to Osborne Road, as the same was located on February 10, 1970; thence from said point of beginning run South 87 Degrees and 20 Minutes West along the North boundary of said Road 967 feet to the PC of a curve; thence along a long chord of said curve South 81 Degrees and 30 Minutes West 130.7 feet to the point where a fence on the East line of John W Ivey Lot intersects the North margin of said Road, which is the point of beginning of the parcel of land herein described; thence run in a Northerly direction along the said fence for 507.8 feet; thence run South 66 Degrees and 30 Minutes West, along a fence on the North line of John W. Ivey Lot, 259 feet to the West boundary of said Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4), thence run South along said West boundary of Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) to the point where it intersects the North right-of-way line of the Sprott to Osborne Road, thence in an Easterly direction along the North margin of said right-of-way to the point of beginning and ending of the lot or parcel of land herein described. This lot or parcel of land is fenced on the North and East sides, is bounded on the South by the right-of-way of a paved public road, and is bounded on the West by the West boundary of the Southeast Quarter of Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4 of SW 1/4) of Section 28, Township 20 North, Range 9 East and being in the E 1/2 of SW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 20 North, Range 9 East, Perry County, Alabama. More commonly known as: 2245 County Road 64, Marion, AL 36756 This Property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, an Officer of the United States (“Transferee”) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (801) 355-2886 2-19-3c

LEGAL NOTICE

In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that, N.C. Morgan Construction Co., Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Greensboro High School Gym Lobby Improvements for the State of Alabama and the (County) (City) of Hale, Owner(s), and have made request for final settlement of said Contract. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify: Ward Scott Morris Architecture, Inc. 1606 Paul Bryant Drive Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 N.C. Morgan Construction Co., Inc. 1008 James I Harrison Jr Pkwy E Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 2-19-3c

JOB POSTING

Real Property Appraiser Level I An equal Opportunity Employer Reports to: Appraisal and Mapping Administrator or Other Senior Appraisal Staff Subordinate Staff: Real Property Appraiser Trainee, Administrative Assistant Ill, Il, and I Internal contacts: Taxpayers, Taxpayer Representatives, Real Estate Agents External contacts: Appraisers, Other County Departments, Department of Revenue

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Appraisal and Mapping Administrator or other senior appraisal staff, the Appraiser I performs field appraisals. Sets values for all types of residential, farm, and light commercial properties located within the taxing jurisdiction. Assists in county wide appraisal program. Prepares revisions of property appraisals and estimates market values. Interviews property owners to explain property appraisal methods and techniques. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Functions

A. Field Appraisal: Drives to properties to conduct appraisal work. Notes all new construction using property record cards (PRC’s) and property maps. Measures new additions to houses and other buildings. Notes new additions to existing dwellings and other structures. Deletes from PRC’s any dwellings or buildings which have been torn down or burned. Notes excessive building depreciation. Measures new buildings and makes sketches. Reprices land that has been changed from an unimproved parcel to an improved parcel. B. Miscellaneous: Performs calculation on dwellings, barns, and other structures. Makes scaled corrections and additions to PRC’s. Prices land which has been split from parent parcel. Reprices all parent parcels which have had a line or acreage change. Organizes parcels for field review. Explains calculation of taxes and property values to taxpayers.

Job Specifications

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Knowledge of mathematics to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentage as needed to compile construction cost data, measure buildings, calculate property record cards, calculate land and building areas, market values, assessed values and taxes. • Knowledge of basic geometry and basic statistics. • Knowledge of current laws, methods, procedures and practices of real property appraisal as outlined in the Alabama Real Property Appraisal Manual. • Knowledge of county mapping system and land values throughout the county. • Knowledge of building construction cost. • Knowledge of Probate Judge’s office concerning deeds, mortgages, and covenants. • Skilled in English, math and spelling. • Ability to communicate in writing to include proper usage of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and business writing to prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and forms. • Ability to communicate orally with individuals such as co-workers, taxpayers, taxpayer agents, government officials and attorney=s in order to obtain and provide information. • Ability to read and comprehend maps, records, deeds, financial reports, and other correspondence. • Ability to file documents and records. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with taxpayers and coworkers. • Ability to operate standard office equipment including calculator, fax machine, and copier. • Ability to operate a computer and software such as database, spreadsheets, and word processing as needed to analyze and compile data. • Ability to operate field mapping and appraisal equipment. • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Other Characteristics

Must be 21 years of age. Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license. Work Conditions: An Appraiser I will be required to work in office conditions as well as outdoors.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of two years of college level courses (Associate Degree Preferred) in business administration, accounting, taxation, law, property valuation or related fields. Prior appraisal training and/or closely related experience may be considered in lieu of college education. • Must have successfully completed the following: Alabama Department of Revenue Property Tax Education and Certification Program Courses: Alabama IIA — Alabama Appraisal Manual (Residential and Agricultural Properties) and IAAO 101 — Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal. • Must have a minimum of 18 months of real property appraisal experience. Salary: To be discussed Where to apply: Applicants can apply at the Revenue Commission’s Office located in the Perry County Courthouse at 300 Washington Street, Marion, Al 36756 and at the Alabama Career Center Systems, 1112 Water Ave, Selma, Alabama 36703. Open until filled. 2-19-2c

JOB POSTING

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Department: REVENUE COMMISSION Job: PERSONAL PROPERTY TECHNICIAN AND APPRAISAL TECHNICIAN Reports to: Revenue Commissioner and Mapping Support Clerk

Duties

Administrative which includes but is not limited to the following: Property Cross Index Cards Alabama Property Record Cards Filing Pick Up Mail Answer Telephone Computes Values of Property Assessment Assists in Research Land and Deeds Assisting Tax Payers with Specific Problems Current Use Application Land Description Change Order for Errors of Property Tax and Values Updates for Property Performs simple to complex arithmetical calculations of property values and ratios with speed and accuracy Meets the public, assists in research, retrieves information Read and locate property on map Manage office in absence of supervisor

Other Characteristics

Must be 21 years of age or older. Minimum of 2 years of college. Closely related experience may be considered in lieu of college education. Salary to be discussed. Where to apply: Applicants can apply at the Perry County Commission Office located in the Perry County Courthouse at 300 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756 and at the Alabama Career Center Systems, 1112 Water Ave. Selma, Alabama 36703. Deadline to apply is February 27, 2026. 2-19-2c

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA JOHNNY STEVENSON, JR., Plaintiff, v. JUD JOHNSON, Defendant. 53-CV-2025-900038.00 ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION The Plaintiff having made a Motion for Service by Publication supported by the Affidavit of Plaintiff’s Attorney, Robert H. Turner, Sr., stating that Jud Johnson has been a resident of his last known address for over 30 days; and Plaintiff having filed a Complaint seeking damages in the form of a judgment for injuries caused by Jud Johnson, while driving an automobile into the vehicle occupied by plaintiff in Perry County, Alabama on or about June 25, 2025. ORDERED, AND ADJUDGED that the Defendant, Jud Johnson, answer said Complaint of the Plaintiff within 30 days of the date of this order, or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against the said Defendant.

LEGAL NOTICE

NEWSPAPER: The Times-Standard-Herald POSTPONEMENT OF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Troy Brown, a single man and Jennifer Banks, a single woman, to United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, on December 1, 2011, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Perry County, Alabama, on December 1, 2011 at Book MORT 617, at Page 253. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Perry County Courthouse, in Marion, Alabama, on February 11, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Perry County, Alabama, to-wit:

Parcel 1

Parcel 2

A parcel of land lying in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 18, Township 17 North, Range 6 East and being more particularly described as follows: COMMENCE at the center of the cul-de-sac shown on the Plat of T. R. Long Subdivision Road as recorded in the Probate Office of said County in Map Book 1 at Page 23; thence run North 01 degrees, 36 minutes, 48 seconds West along the centerline of said Road 125.00 feet; thence run South 89 degrees, 05 minutes, 10 seconds West 10.00 feet to a capped rebar set on the West right-of-way of said Road and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence continue South 89 degrees, 05 minutes, 10 seconds West 188.00 feet to a capped rebar set; thence run North 01 degrees, 36 minutes, 48 seconds West 120.06 feet to a rebar found at a fence corner; thence run North 89 degrees, 05 minutes, 10 seconds East 188.00 feet to a capped rebar set on the West right-of-way of said Road; thence run South 01 degrees, 36 minutes, 48 seconds East along said Road 120.06 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. More Commonly Known as: 184 Locust Lane, Uniontown, AL 36786. This Property will be sold on as “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto. Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process. This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure. The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.. Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid. The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit is purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation. THIS FORECLOSURE SALE HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO MARCH 11, 2026 AT THE TIME AND PLACE SET FORTH ABOVE. United States of America, acting through the Rural Housing Service, United States Department of Agriculture (“Transferee”) Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. 244 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (801) 355-2886 2-19-1c