LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER CIVIL DIVISION
MANAGEMENT TEAM SYSTEMS, LLC,
Plaintiff,
v.
RENEE CARTER and FICTICIOUS DEFENDANTS A, B, C & D who may be occupants at 500 Hillside Terrace, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, whose correct names are otherwise known to Plaintiff and who will be added by amendment when ascertained, and
Lot 6, Block 2 According to the Survey of Springhill Estates, as recorded in Map Book: 18, Page: 24, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division.
PID: 38-00-17-4-010-002.000
Defendants.
Case Number: 68-CV-2026-900266.00
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION PUBLICATION
TO: RENEE CARTER and Fictitious Defendants A, B, C, D, E, F & G being those entities or persons that may claim any interest in the real property described herein that will be named when ascertained; or have and any person or entity which may claim any interest, right, title or encumbrance upon in the above described real property or any portion thereof, including but not limited to incompetents and/or minors and heirs of Renee Carter; whose whereabouts are unknown.
You are hereby notified that an In Rem Complaint for Declaratory Judgment, Judicial Foreclosure, Ejectment and Quiet Title, in the above-styled action was filed against you on March 25, 2026.
The Defendants must answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication date being May 8, 2026, or a judgment by default may be rendered against them.
This notice shall be used to perfect service against all parties who cannot be personally served with a copy of the complaint.
Your response must be filed with Karen Dunn Burks, Circuit Court Clerk; Jefferson County Circuit Court-Bessemer Division; 1851 Second Avenue North, Bessemer, AL 35020, and served upon attorney for Plaintiff, Stephanie Lanier Weems, Esq., at 1780 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35235. Plaintiff’s Attorney’s phone number is (205) 838-9000.
DONE this the 7th day of April, 2026.
Karen Dunn Burks
CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
To be published April 17th, 24th, May 1st and May 8th, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STATE LANDS DIVISION
INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND LOCATED IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA
LOCATION OF PROPERTY SUBJECT OF THIS NOTICE:
The “Sharpes Lake Road Property,” more specifically described as follows:
A parcel of land located in a portion of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 19, Township 20 South, Range 9 West and all of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 24, Township 20 South, Range 10 West, that lies North and West of Lake Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, containing 20.96 acres more or less.
MINIMUM BID AMOUNT:
$420,000
BID DEPOSIT:
Each bid submitted must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $42,000 as bid deposit made payable to the State Lands Division which will be forfeited if the bid is accepted and the bidder does not complete the transaction within thirty (30) days of award.
Any bid submitted without such check will not be considered.
Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned promptly following the bid opening. The successful bidder’s deposit will be applied to the purchase price.
The successful bidder shall reimburse the Alabama Department of Mental Health for the cost of the appraisal, $3,200, the cost of the survey, $16,300, and the advertisement fees incurred for this notice.
DATE, TIME & LOCATION BID OPENING:
Sealed bids will be received by Director of the State Lands Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources until THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026, 4:00 P.M.
Each bid must be submitted in a separate envelope clearly marked on the outside:
“SEALED BID FOR SHARPES LAKE ROAD PROPERTY – DO NOT OPEN”
and delivered to:
State Lands Division, 464 Folsom Administrative Building, 64 North Union St., Montgomery, AL 36130-1901.
All bids received by this deadline will be publicly opened and read on the following day, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. in the office of the State Lands Division.
If ADA accommodations are needed, contact Bailey Forks at (334) 242-3484. Requests should be made at least 7 days prior to opening.
PRIOR TO BID SUBMISSION:
Interested parties must review the COMPLETE INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF STATE LAND at https:/Iwww.outdooralabama.com/public-notices/land-salesand-Ieasing-act which details property location and specific requirements related to this Invitation including, but not limited to, submission of bids and payment of costs.
Requests for copies of the Invitation should be directed to the State Lands Division (334) 242-3484.
Potential bidders seeking to access the property for the purposes of inspection may contact Bryan Penn with the Alabama Department of Mental Health at (334) 353-7283.
It is the sole responsibility of potential bidders to seek information regarding access sufficiently in advance of the bid opening.
NO BID SHALL BE RECEIVED FOR ANY REASON ANY TIME AFTER THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE ACTUAL RECEIPT OF THE BID BY THE STATE LANDS DIVISION PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE. STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
Patricia Powell McCurdy
State Lands Director
DATE: 04-07-2026
Published in the WESTERN STAR: April 17, 2026, April 24, 2026, May 1, 2026, and May 8, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN MOTHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:
M.T.C, Jr
M.J.C
MINORS
CASE NO. 26BES000063
26BES000064
NOTICE TO: LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of M.T.C, Jr and M.J.C, Minor Children (LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB, Natural Mother), was filed on the 5th day of February 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of LASHAUNDRA DENISE CRUMB, whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of mother, are unknown to the petitioners.
Minor Children were born November 20, 2020, and November 20, 2023.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Wendell Major, Esq., whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 8th of April 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Wendell Major, Esq.
300 18th Street South
Birmingham, Alabama 35233
PUB: 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON ADOPTION (KNOWN MOTHER)
PROBATE COURT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF:
A.R.R
D.I.R
MINORS
CASE NO. 26BES000128
26BES000129
NOTICE TO: KEVIN WADE RINER
ADDRESS: UNKNOWN
You will take notice that a petition for the adoption of A.R.R and D.I.R, Minor Children (KEVIN WADE RINER, Natural Father), was filed on the 11th day of March 2026, alleging that the whereabouts of KEVIN WADE RINER, whose relationship to the aforesaid Minor Child is that of father, are unknown to the petitioners.
Minor Children were born June 5, 2019, and September 21, 2016.
Please be advised that should you intend to contest this adoption, you must file a written response with thirty (30) days of the date of the last publication herein (with Conner Edge, Esq., whose name and address is shown below, and) with the Clerk of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, Courthouse, Bessemer, AL 35020.
DONE this the 8th of April 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Conner Edge, Esq.
2924 Crescent Avenue
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
PUB: 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
ESTATE OF: KIMBERLY D. MASSEY, DECEASED
CASE NO. 26BES00199
TO: GEORGIA COOPER, JUSTIN KING, JASON KING, JEFFREY HAGOOD, AND AMY HAGOOD
Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 14th day of April 2026, James W. Massey came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Kimberly D. Massey, Deceased.
And whereas the 23rd day of June 2026, at 9:00 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 15th day of April 2026.
_/J/ Jacqueline Knox.
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 04/24/2026, 05/01/2026, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00029
ESTATE OF: MASSY JAROME ALLEN, DECEASED
TO: TAWANNA GARNER-ALLEN (USA)
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 22nd day of March 2026, came Deidre Allen Boults, Personal Representative for the Estate of Massy Jarome Allen, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 15th day of June 2026, 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 20th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 04/24, 05/01, 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000186
ESTATE OF: CLAIRE HARBIN PIERCE, A MINOR.
TO: REBECCA HARBIN, ROBERT PIERCE, PEGGY EPHRATH, Custodian of CARTER JACK PIERCE, Any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;
Take notice that on the 7th day of April 2026, Michael Pruitt Harbin filed a petition for the appointment of a Conservator for Clair Harbin Pierce, a minor.
Notice is hereby given the above named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Conservator has been set for hearing on the 13th day of July 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 17th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 4/24/26, 5/1/26 and 5/8/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JESSIE DOUGLAS WILKERSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000198
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
JOHN CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS WILKERSON
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIMOTHY KNOX SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000196
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14TH day of APRIL 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LATIVIA CHARSETTA KNOX
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/1/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES MICHAEL MADDOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000200
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 14th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LESLIE MADDOX COLLIER
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: VIVIAN A JONES, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000205
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CONNIE JONES LOWE
Personal Representative(s)
04/24/2026; 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DEBBIE THOMAS MCCOY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000213
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
AMI MELISSA CASTLEBERRY
Personal Representative(s)
4/24/26; 5/1/26 and 5/8/26
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
The Bessemer Housing Authority (BHA) is required by The Department of Housing and Urban Development to prepare a Public Housing Agency (PHA) Plan annually and a Five-Year Plan every fifth fiscal year.
The PHA Plan is a comprehensive guide to the PHA’s policies, programs, operations and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. It is through the PHA Plan that a PHA receives capital funding.
Any comments may be submitted by mail to the Bessemer Housing Authority, 1515 Fairfax Ave., South, Bessemer, AL 35020.
The Draft PHA Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 will be available for review at BHA locations:
1515 Fairfax Avenue South, Bessemer
610 35th Street North, Bessemer
1100 5th Avenue North, Bessemer
2500 Clarendon Avenue South, Bessemer
From 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the Bessemer Housing Authority’s Website www.besha.org.
PUBLICATION DATES:
April 24; May 1; May 8; May 15; May 22; May 29; June 5; June 12
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHIRLEY HAWKINS TAYLOR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000221
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 24th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CLINTON TAYLOR, II
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: CV-2025-900158
Sheriff#: 26006187
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court (CV) of Bessemer Division, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against AMBER R. CATION of the goods, chattels, lands and tenements of the said AMBER R. CATION.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT 205 CREEKSIDE PHASE 2 PT A MB 43 PG 55
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named AMBER R. CATION in and to the above described property, on Monday the 18th day of May, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of courthouse Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
5/1/26, 5/8/26 and 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: CV-2024-900392
Sheriff#: 26005225
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court (CV) of Birmingham Division, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against ARETHA HUNTER, ET AL; POWER HUNTER, ET AL.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOT H40 ROSS BRIDGE PARCEL H MB 43 PG 29
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named ARETHA HUNTER, ET AL; POWER HUNTER, ET AL. in and to the above described property, on Monday the 18th day of May, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at the steps of courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
5/1/26, 5/8/26 and 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
Court Case Number: SR
Sheriff#: 26004633
By virtue of Execution Fieri Facias issued out of the Office of the Dept. of Revenue (SR) of Montgomery County, State of Alabama, and to me directed, whereby I am commanded to make the amount of a certain judgment recently obtained against MARCO GUARDADO AKA MARCO T. GUARDADO.
I have levied on the following property, to-wit:
LOTS 7-8-9-10 BL 31 GLENNDALE TERACE
Therefore, according to said command, I will sell at public outcry for cash, all the rights, title and interest of the above named MARCO GUARDADO AKA MARCO T. GUARDADO in and to the above described property, on Monday the 18th day of May, 2026, during the legal hours of 12:00 noon for sale at steps of the Courthouse, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama.
Dated this 16th day of April, 2026.
Mark Pettway
Sheriff of Jefferson County, Alabama
5/1/26, 5/8/26 AND 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles at Auction on June 12, 2026, at 8 a.m. at 3800 Flight Drive Birmingham AL 35215, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes.
The right is reserved to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
KNDJN2A21F7230468 — KIA SOUL 2015
SALVP2BG6DH821711 — LAND ROVER 2013
1N6ED26Y32C301766 — NISS FRT. 2002
JNKDA31A74T211514 — INFINITI 2004
1B9CS4522YP275291 — TRAILER 2000
2GNAXHEV8K6286975 — CHEV EQUINOX 2019
1G1ZE5ST2HF118470 — CHEV MALIBU 2017
1GB4CZCG6BF216977 — CHEV SILVERADO 2011
published May 1 and May 8, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00191
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAKSON J. MUNGUIA, An Alleged Disabled Person needing Protection
TO: Any and All Unknown Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Whereabouts are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;
Take notice that on the 9th day of April 2026, Yadira Castellon, filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardianship for Jakson Munguia, Alleged disabled person needing protection.
Notice is hereby given the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardianship has been set for hearing on the 10th day of August 2026, at 10:00 A.M.
All persons in interest should be and appear in this Court on said day of hearing to object to said petition and make such other defense in the premises as to them that may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 22nd day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub four weeks
05/01/2026, 05/08/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/22/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RANDALL D CARTER aka RANDALL DEWEY CARTER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000136
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
SHERREE DARLENE CARTER
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RITA ROCCELLA WILLIAMS a/k/a RITA WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000197
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 13th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CHARLES D WILLIAMS
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: WALLACE RICHARD BARNETT, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000211
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 20th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LINDA BARNETT THOMAS
Personal Representative(s)
05/0112026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: HERMAN WASHINGTON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000207
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MATTIE WASHINGTON
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JIMMY EARL GARRISON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000182
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
MARLA BAILEY
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON OBJECTION OF CLAIM
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY BESSEMER DIVISION
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES00029
ESTATE OF: MASSY JAROME ALLEN, DECEASED
TO: TAWANNA GARNER-ALLEN (USA)
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 22nd day of March 2026, came Deidre Allen Boults, Personal Representative for the Estate of Massy Jarome Allen, Deceased, and filed her Objection of Claim filed by you in the above-named matter.
Whereas the 15th day of June 2026, 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said objection and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said objection and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said objection if they think proper so to do.
This the 20th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run Dates: 05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BILLY RAYMOND KOLB SR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000210
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17th day of April 2026, by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
ROBERT WINSLETT
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: JAMES ROBERT HOOTEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000216
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 22nd day of APRIL 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA GLENN BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TAYLOR HOOTEN
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TERRENCE J RICHARDSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000212
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27 day of APRIL 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
TERRENCE J RICHARDSON
Personal Representative(s)
05/1/2026; 05/8/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 29
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects with the FY 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit the ALDOT’s webpage at:
https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
published May 1, 8 & 15, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 25BES000381
ESTATE OF: DORIS DRAKE MILFORD, DECEASED
To: Kim Denise Acton Woods, Mary Patricia Heard, Lisa Carol Hainline, Christina Gams, Samuel Traina, Brenda M. Whatley, Jerry Milford, Donald C. Hill, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 26th day of February 2026, came Juanita Annette Thrasher, the executrix for the Estate of Doris Drake Milford, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 24th day of August 2026, at 1:30 P.M., be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 28th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: May 1, 2026; May 8, 2026 and May 15, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00019
ESTATE OF: ALI R. SAFAI, DECEASED
TO: Shahrzad Maria Warkentin, Allison Gigi Safai, Amanda Cecilia Safai, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 27th day of March 2026, came Lucina Safai, and filed her Verified Motion to Authorize Execution of Reaffirmation of Promissory Note and Mortgage, in the matter of the Estate of Ali R. Safai, Deceased.
And whereas the 24th day of August 2026, at 2:00 p.m. has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the Western Star newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 28th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
5/1/26; 5/8/26; 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: TIAJUANA FAYE PIPPEN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000223
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of APRIL 2026 by the HONORABLE JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
LETICIA SHELANDA PIPPEN
Personal Representative(s)
05/01/2026; 05/08/2026; 05/15/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 30
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects with the FY 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation
E-101 1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit the ALDOT’s webpage at:
https://www.dot.state.al.us
https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper
Transportation Director
May 8, 15 & 22, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE:
WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 06/19/2026, 10:00 AM at 705 22ND ST N BESSEMER AL 35020, pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes. WHEELER WRECKER SERVICE INC reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
- 19UDE2F78GA012292 — 2016 ACUR ILX
- 5J8TB3H56GL008493 — 2016 ACUR RD
- 19UUA8F32EA000759 — 2014 ACUR TL
- JH4CL96845C016874 — 2005 ACUR TSX
- JH4CU2F64AC018170 — 2010 ACURA TSK
- WA1VAAF76JD021663 — 2018 AUDI Q7 PRESTIGE
- WBABS33461JY42143 — 2001 BMW 325
- WBA4A5C53FG051539 — 2015 BMW 4-SERIES SEDAN
- 2G4WS52J051176514 — 2005 BUIC CENTURY
- 2G4WD582391193212 — 2009 BUIC LACROSSE CXL
- 1G4HP52K344104566 — 2004 BUIC LESABRE
- 2G4WB55K121126933 — 2002 BUIC REGAL
- 1G6DM57T760126516 — 2006 CADI CTS
- 1GCDM19XX4B121334 — 2004 CHEV ASTRO VAN
- 1GBGC24R1YF408336 — 2000 CHEV C/K2500 CLASSIC
- 1G1PF5S97B7215609 — 2011 CHEV CRUZE
- 1G1BC5SM1G7294886 — 2016 CHEV CRUZE
- 1G1BE5SM0H7140844 — 2017 CHEV CRUZE
- 1G1PE5SB9G7181377 — 2016 CHEV CRUZE LIMITED
- 1GNALBEK7FZ103249 — 2015 CHEV EQUINOX
- 2GNAXKEV8M6135912 — 2021 CHEV EQUINOX
- 2GCEC19R3V1279122 — 1997 CHEV 1500
- 1GCEG15W8X1087249 — 1999 CHEV G1500 VAN
- 2G1WF5E3XD1256058 — 2013 CHEV IMPALA
- 2G1WN52X3T9249351 — 1996 CHEV LUMINA
- 1G1ZU54815F102428 — 2005 CHEV MALIBU
- 1G1ZD5ST1LF019926 — 2020 CHEV MALIBU
- 1G1ZD5ST3RF122919 — 2024 CHEV MALIBU
- 1G11C5SA7GF107920 — 2016 CHEV MALIBU LIMITED
- 1G1ZG57B38F157286 — 2008 CHEV MALIBU 1FL
Published 5/8/26 & 5/15/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: BETTY BRASHER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000225
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 28th day of April 2026 by the HONORABLE Yashiba G. Blanchard, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
PAMELA BRASHER MATHIS
Personal Representative(s)
05/08/2026; 05/15/2026; 05/22/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 37917
ESTATE OF: JOHN C. CUNNINGHAM, DECEASED
To: ESTATE OF CATHERINE CUNNINGHAM, and any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 11th day of June 2025, came Elizabeth W. McElroy, the Successor Administrator de bonis non for the Estate of John C. Cunningham, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 14th day of September 2026, at 1:30 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 30th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH:
5/8/26; 5/15/26; 5/22/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00229
ESTATE OF: VERA MAE FILES, DECEASED
TO: TRACEE SHANAE RAIFE, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 1st day of May 2026, Melvin Ray Files came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Vera Mae Files, Deceased.
And whereas the 7th day of July 2026, at 11:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 1st day of May 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 05/08/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/22/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES00219
ESTATE OF: REX M. KELLEY, DECEASED
TO: CASA KELLEY PRICE, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties:
On the 23rd day of April 2026, Donny R. Kelley came and filed his Petition for Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Rex M. Kelley, Deceased.
And whereas the 7th day of July 2026, at 10:30 A.M., has been set as a day for hearing said petition and the testimony to be submitted in support of same.
It is therefore ordered that notice of the filing of said petition and of the day set for hearing same be given by publication once a week for three successive weeks in the WESTERN STAR, a newspaper published in this County, notifying all parties in interest to appear and contest said petition if they think proper so to do.
This the 27th day of April 2026.
/J/ Jacqueline Knox
DEPUTY JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 05/08/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/22/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SHARON BUFFKIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000174
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
UPON THE ESTATE of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 1st day of May 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
CURTIS BUFFKIN
Personal Representative(s)
05/08/2026; 05/15/2026; 05/22/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
The Bessemer Housing Authority will be closing the following Waiting Lists effective May 1st. There will be no applications accepted after 11:59 p.m. on April 30th.
Public Housing (Braswell Homes, Kate Waller Homes & Southside Homes)
1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom, 3-Bedroom, & 4-Bedroom.
Thompson Manor – 1-bedroom
The 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom waiting lists for J.I. Cobb/Hillside Homes and Davis Heights/Asbury Howard will remain closed until further notice.
Jess Lanier Manor’s waiting list will remain closed until further notice.
Any applications received for any of the listed waiting lists above after April 30th will be rejected, NO EXCEPTIONS!!
All existing applicants are still required to update his/her application when changes to their telephone number, address or family composition occur. This may be done in the online portal at any time.
The Bessemer Housing Authority
1515 Fairfax Avenue South
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
Office: 205.481.4420
Fax: 205.481.4430
Equal Housing Opportunity
Published: 05/08/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 24BES000495
ESTATE OF: LINDA GAY FULLMAN, LINDA G. FULLMAN, deceased.
To: Lisa Jane Fullman, Thomas Fullman, any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 22nd day of July 2025, came Rebecca Lynne Fullman, Personal Representative for the Estate of Linda Gay Fullman, a.k.a. Linda G. Fullman, deceased, and filed her accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 14th day of September 2026, at 2:00 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 30th day of April 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
5/8/26; 5/15/26; 5/22/26
LEGAL NOTICE
Legal Publication Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Lake View Appropriate Municipal Official, pursuant to Ordinance No. 0203272025, has made a finding that a building located on the following described property is a dangerous building because it is unsafe to the extent that it is a public nuisance and is subject to demolition:
STREET ADDRESS:
7947 Gristmill Drive, McCalla, AL 35111.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Lot 3-18, according to the survey of Wrey Point at Tannehill at Tannehill Preserve, Sector 1, as recorded in Map Book 44, Page 74, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Together with the nonexclusive easement to use the Common Areas as more particularly described in the Amended and Restated Tannehill Preserve Declarations of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions recorded in Deed Book 2008, Page 3799 in the Probate Office of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama and in Book LR200860, Page 25150, First Amendment to Declarations as recorded in Book LR201062, Page 5433 and further amended by Instrument 2018058558 in the Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama and Deed Book 2018, Page 1235 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (which together with all amendments thereto, is hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Declaration”).
PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
43-00-21-3-000-002.036.
All persons interested in said property are hereby notified that if the immediate repair of said building is not initiated on said property before the start of the public hearing, such building, structure, or portion thereof to be made safe, secured, or removed will be accomplished by the City and the cost thereof assessed against said property. In the meantime, it is ordered that said building and said property be and remain vacated.
A public hearing as provided for by Section 8/G(a) set forth in Ordinance No. 0203272025 will be held on this matter in the Council Chambers at the Lake View City Hall, 22757 Central Park Drive, Lake View, AL 35111, on the 14th day of May 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in the status of these proceedings should inquire with the Lake View City Clerk at 205-614-5384 or at 22757 Central Park Dr, Lake View, Alabama.
Published 5/8/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Amendment No. 29
The Alabama Department of Transportation has submitted to the Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration an amendment to modify projects with the FY 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program which was approved October 2023.
This amendment is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
Alabama Department of Transportation, E-101 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110
or visit the ALDOT’s webpage at https://www.dot.state.al.us https://cpmsapps.dot.state.al.us/OfficeEngineer/Plan/Statewide
Written public comments will be received for a 21-day period from this publication’s notice date.
John R. Cooper Transportation Director
May 8, 15 & 22, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: EVERETTE P DUNN JR., DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000226
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 29TH day of APRIL 2026, by the HONORABLE YASHIBA BLANCHARD, Judge of the Probate Court of Jefferson County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having Claims against said Estate are required to file an itemized and verified statement of such claim in the office of the said Judge of Probate within six months from above date, or said claim will be barred and payment prohibited.
KEVIN ANTOINE EVERETTE DUNN Personal Representative(s)
05/08/2026; 05/15/2026; 05/22/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. NH-FMGR-HSIP-0003(667) & ATRP2-37-2024-278
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on May 29, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Micro-Milling, Resurfacing (Scrub Seal), Bridge Guardrail Retrofit, Guardrail Installation, and Traffic Stripe on SR-3 (US-31) from the intersection of CR-97 (Shades Crest Road) in Vestavia Hills to the junction of Ventura Avenue in Homewood to include the Roadway Improvements (Access Management) and Traffic Signal Modifications on SR-3 (US-31) from the junction of Old Montgomery Highway to the junction of Ventura Avenue. Length 2.376 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In One Hundred Forty (140) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $51.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.
Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $4,316,416 To $5,275,619.
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director
May 8, 15 & 22, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No.
NH-FMGR-HSIP-0079(528) &
NH-HSIP-0151(500)
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Sealed bids will be received by the Director of Transportation at the office of the Alabama Department of Transportation, Montgomery, Alabama until 10:00 AM on May 29, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Safety Widening, Resurfacing (Scrub Seal), Bridge Guardrail Retrofit, Guardrail Installation, and Traffic Stripe on SR-79 from the junction of Winewood Road west of Centerpoint to the junction of Old Bradford Road north of Pinson to include the Safety Widening, Resurfacing (Scrub Seal), and Traffic Stripe on SR-151 from the junction of SR-79 to the junction of SR-75 in Pinson. Length 6.916 mi.
The total amount of uncompleted work under contract to a contractor must not exceed the amount of his or her qualification certificate.
The Entire Project Shall Be Completed In Eighty (80) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $4.00 per set. Plans and Proposals are available at the Alabama Department of Transportation, 1409 Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110.
Checks should be made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation. Plans and Proposals will be mailed only upon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.
Minimum wage rates for this project have been pre-determined by the Secretary of Labor and are set forth in the advertised specifications. This project is subject to the contract work hours and Safety Standards Act and its implementing regulations.
Cashier’s check or bid bond for 5% of bid (maximum – $50,000.00) made payable to the Alabama Department of Transportation must accompany each bid as evidence of good faith.
The bracket range is shown only to provide general financial information to contractors and bonding companies concerning the project’s complexity and size. This Bracket should not be used in preparing a bid, nor will this bracket have any bearing on the decision to award this contract.
The Bracket Estimate On This Project Is From $4,036,967 To $4,934,071.
The proposed work shall be performed in conformity with the rules and regulations for carrying out the Federal Highway Act.
Plans and Specifications are on file in Room E-108 of the Alabama Department of Transportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110.
In accordance with the rules and regulations of The Alabama Department of Transportation, proposals will be issued only to prequalified contractors or their authorized representatives, upon requests that are received before 10 AM., on the day previous to the day of opening of bids.
The bidder’s proposal must be submitted on the complete original proposal furnished him or her by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
The Alabama Department of Transportation, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title 49 code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
JOHN R. COOPER
Transportation Director
May 8, 15 & 22, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF THE SEMIANNUAL MEETING OF THE CITIZENS SUPERVISORY COMMISSION
The semi-annual meeting of the CITIZENS SUPERVISORY COMMISSION (CSC) as required by the Jefferson County Civil Service Law, is hereby called for Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon. The meeting will be held in the courtroom of Judge Yashiba Blanchard Probate Court, First Floor, Jefferson County, 716 Richard Arrington Boulevard, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
The purpose of this meeting is to receive the Semi-Annual Report of the Personnel Board and to hear and conduct such other business as may properly come before the Commission.
The Honorable Yashiba Blanchard
Judge of Probate, and
Ex Officio Chairman
Citizens Supervisory Commission
Published: The Western Star, May 8 & 15, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION ON FINAL SETTLEMENT
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 21BES000120
ESTATE OF: TEWANNA ADAIR, a protected person, now deceased.
To: Canosha Watkins, The Estate of Tewanna Adair, deceased, Kenya Taylor, Any and all other parties interested in said estate, take notice;
On the 10th day of November 2025, came C. Burton Dunn, Esq., Temporary Guardian and Conservator for the Estate of Tewanna Adair, a protected person, now deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for a Final Settlement of same.
It is therefore ordered that the 5th day of August 2026, at 2:00 p.m. be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
Done this the 5th day of May 2026.
Yashiba Glenn Blanchard
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUB:
5/8/26; 5/15/26; 5/22/26
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage executed by Vincente Gonzalez Hernandez on May 2, 2023, said Mortgage recorded on May 12, 2023 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of JEFFERSON County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 2023046063.
Carolyn S. Purifoy as Lender and Mortgagee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Birmingham, JEFFERSON County, Alabama, on June 4, 2026 during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in JEFFERSON County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, according to the Survey of Oak Ridge Park, as recorded in Map Book 5, Page 122 in the office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Property street address: 529 63rd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35212
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBRANCES, AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THE MORTGAGE AND THOSE CONTAINED IN THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF THE COUNTY WHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY IS SITUATED.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD 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 a part of the foreclosure process.
The sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.
The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation; contact Massey, Stotser & Nichols, PC at the telephone number shown below prior to attendance at sale.
Erin P. McConatha
MASSEY, STOTSER, & NICHOLS, P.C.
1780 Gadsden Highway
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35235
As Attorney for Carolyn S. Purifoy
(205) 838-9000
PUBLICATION DATES: May 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
NEWSPAPER: The Western Star
