LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
DONALD R BURCHFIELD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000120
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9TH day of MARCH 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.
JEFFERY W BURCHFIELD
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SAMUEL FABIAN URIBE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000121
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 9TH day of MARCH 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.
FABIAN URIBE
VICTORIA URIBE
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Juan Sanchez, in favor of Unesdry, LLC, dated November 23, 2015, and recorded as Instrument Number 201512300120008 on or about December 10, 2015, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama; the undersigned Unesdry, LLC, as 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 Jefferson County Courthouse in the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, on April 2, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in Jefferson County, Alabama, to-wit:
LOT 8, BLOCK 14, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF GREEN SPRINGS HILL 6TH ADDITION, SECOND SECTOR, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 49, PAGE 96, IN THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE OF PROBATE OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
The property address is: 2348 Center Place S.
THIS PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AN “AS IS, WHERE IS” BASIS, SUBJECT TO ANY EASEMENTS, ENCUMBERANCES, 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.
THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OR RECOURSE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO THE TITLE, USE AND/OR ENJOYMENT AND WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION OF ALL PARTIES ENTITLED THERETO.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. The mortgagee/transferee reserves the right to bid for and to purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the sale of the real estate. This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
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.
Michael R. Lunsford
Kendall L. Herron
Attorneys for Mortgagee
Porterfield, Harper, Mills, Motlow & Ireland, P.A.
22 Inverness Center Parkway, Suite 600
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 980-5000
Mortgagee: Unesdry, LLC
121 West Valley Avenue
Homewood, Alabama 35209
TO BE PUBLISHED: March 13, 2026, March 20, 2026, and March 27, 2026.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE
Alabama Department of Transportation
2024–2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
Amendment No. 25
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
Published March 13, 20 & 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
EUTILLA W MCGOUGH A/K/A EUTILLA MCGOUGH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000098
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25TH day of February 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.
GWENDOLYN M BLAKE
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MARTHA E BOX, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000101
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 25TH day of February 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.
DONALD B BRISTOW
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TED WAYNE CAPPS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000067
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of February 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.
JOSHUA SHANE BRASSEALE
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
BERTHA M BRADFORD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000106
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 27TH day of February 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.
REGINALD D BRADFORD
CEDRIC E BRADFORD
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JESSIE HAROLD PEARSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000118
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 5 th day of March 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.
BETTY SUE TILLEY PEARSON
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 26BES000117
ESTATE OF:
GREGORY ALAN MCBRIDE, DECEASED
TO:
RACHEL BAYLESS, RENEE APPLEYARD, CODY MCBRIDE, TROY MCBRIDE, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown and to any and all interested parties;
On the 4th day of March 2026, came Leigh Ann McBride, and filed her Petition to Probate of Will, in the matter of the Estate of Gregory Alan McBride, Deceased.
And whereas the 19th day of May 2026, at 9:30 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 16th day of March 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run dates: 03/20, 03/27, 04/03/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN ACCORDANCE with the provisions of Alabama Self Storage Act Section 8-15 there now being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to, shall sell at public auction to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of; the contents of the following storage units to satisfy an owner’s lien, as set forth by Alabama Self Storage Act.
Not all units may be available for sale. All sales are for Cash only and unit must be entirely cleaned out within 24 hours of sale. A refundable cleaning deposit will be required for each successful bid.
The auction shall be conducted at Discount Self Storage at 1027 Woodward Road, Midfield, AL 35228 on April 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Unit C28 – Sonja Davis, 1453 65th St. W. Birmingham, AL 35228, Furniture, Boxes, Misc. Items.
Unit E28 – Donnell Campbell, 6132 Ct. M. Birmingham, AL 35228, Industrial Fan, Furniture, Tools, Misc. Items.
Unit H11 – Khaliah Howze, 1836 Stone Rd. Midfield, AL 35228, Appliances, Furniture, Household Items.
Unit H14 – Charnetta Faddis, 1802 Matthews Ave. Bessemer, AL 35020, Furniture, Totes, Boxes.
Published 3/20/26 & 3/27/26
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to subsection 32-13-3 of the Alabama Statutes, AUCTION TO BE HELD AT 3800 FLIGHT DRIVE, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215
Vehicles:
- 1999 Lexus ES300 — JT8BF28G1X0225640
- 2011 CHEV SILVERADO — 1GB4CZCG6B216977
- 2018 HYUN TUCSON — KM8J33A20JU783680
- 2010 NISS ALTIMA — 1N4AL2AP8AN426581
- 2011 FORD FUSION — 3FAHP0JG8BR214432
- 2018 FORD FIESTA — 3FADP4BJXJM143326
- 2003 LINC NAVIGATOR — 5LMFU28R13LJ24741
- 2019 CHEV EQUINOX — 3GNAXKEV9KS593490
- 2013 NISS ALTIMA — 1N4AL3AP4DC255950
- 2004 INFINITI I35 — JNKDA31A74T211514
- 2013 JEEP WRANGLER — 1C4HJWEG3DL512395
Published 3/20/26 & 3/27/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JL PRICE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 25BES000731
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12th day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE JACQUELINE KNOX, 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.
JIMMY ONEAL PRICE
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MANFRED ARVEL MCCARROLL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000132
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 12TH day of MARCH 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.
TIA NECOLE MCCARROLL
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
LAWRENCE OWEN BROWN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000127
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 11TH day of MARCH 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.
BROOKES BROWN
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MARJORIE Y IVEY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000122
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10TH day of MARCH 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.
WILLIAM BARRETT IVEY
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SAMMIE YVONNE ELMORE, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000123
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10th day of March 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.
FATIMA ELMORE BROWN
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MAHBUB AHSAN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000124
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 10TH day of MARCH 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.
NAZMA AHSAN
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES00071
ESTATE OF:
ANNIE SEAL BIBBS, DECEASED
TO:
Freddie Bibbs, Sadie Matthews, Mack Bibbs, Stanley Bibbs, Linda McMillan, Robert Bibbs, Sr. Ida Payton, Hilliard Bibbs, Donna Holiness, Victor Dowdley, Steve Dowdley, Lisa Turner, Clinton Carr, Valerie Walker, Michelle Bibbs Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown And to any and all interested parties;
On the 30th day of October 2025, came Robert Bibbs, and filed his Motion for Contempt Order, in the matter of the Estate of Annie Seal Bibbs, Deceased.
And whereas the 15th 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 6th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Please publish: 3/13/26; 3/20/26; 3/27/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GERALD STEPHEN KEITH, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000116
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 4TH day of MARCH 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.
KYLE KEITH
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SARAH SCHWARZKOPF A/K/A SARAH ELIZABETH SCHWARZKOPF, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000114
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 3RD day of MARCH 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.
LIZABETH TEMPLETON
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TARA LYNN EVANS STEPHENS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000112
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2ND day of MARCH 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.
WILLIAM IRA STEPHENS JR
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
BESSEMER DIVISION
Case Number: 68-CV-2025-900743.00
JENNIFER YEARBY, an individual
Plaintiff,
v.
LOUISE SNEAD, individually; AND; TONYA SNEAD, individually; AND; KEVIN B. KIRKSEY, individually; AND; FINANCE AMERICA, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, and/or its successor in interest; AND; RON MARSHALL, TAX COLLECTOR OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, BESSEMER DIVISION, in his official capacity; 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 Louise Snead; Tonya Snead; or Kevin Kirksey; AND;
IN REM AGAINST THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND SITUATED IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA:
205 49th Street West, Fairfield, AL 35064
Parcel Id No.: 30.00.12.2.024.006.000
Described as follows:
Lot 16, in Block 46, according to Corey Land Company’s First Addition to Corey, as recorded in Map Book 9 Page 15, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Jefferson County, Alabama, Bessemer Division, (the “Subject Property”).
Defendants.
NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION PUBLICATION
TO:
LOUISE SNEAD, TONYA SNEAD AND FINANCE AMERICA 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 Louise Snead; Tonya Snead; or Kevin Kirksey; whose whereabouts are unknown.
You are hereby notified that a Complaint for Quiet Title, in the above-styled action was filed against you on September 11, 2025. The Defendant must answer the Complaint within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication date being April 10, 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 11th day of March, 2026.
Karen Dunn Burks
CLERK, CIRCUIT COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
To be Published March 20th, 27th, April 3rd and April 10th.
LEGAL NOTICE
Bid# BCS-2026-103
Interior Painting of Bessemer City Middle School (Labor only)
ALL WORK MUST BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN JUNE 30 th, 2026
The Bessemer City Board of Education will accept sealed bids for Interior painting of Bessemer City Middle School (labor only). Bessemer City Schools will provide the paint.
All respondents are required to submit 3 (three) copies of their bid.
SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT:
BESSEMER CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION
1621 5 TH AVENUE NORTH
BESSEMER, AL 35020
Until Tuesday, April 21 st , 2026 @ 2 p.m.
All envelopes (inside & outside) MUST be labeled, whether mailed or hand-delivered, with the bid number:
Bid# BCS-2026-103
Interior Painting of Bessemer City Middle School
Bessemer Board of Education
ATTN: Patricia Stewart
1621 5 th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
All bidders must attend the mandatory site visit on April 7th at 4:00 p.m. at the Bessemer City Middle School, 100 High School Drive, Bessemer, Alabama 35020, in the library. Please ensure you have signed in; if you do not, your proposal will not be considered.
Schedule:
- RFP Posted: March 17th , 2026
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 7th , 2026 @ 4 p.m.
- Deadlines for Inquiries: April 15th , 2026
- Proposals Due: April 21st , 2026 @ 2 p.m.
- Bid Opening: April 23th, 2026 — Time (TBA)
- School Board Meeting: May 19th , 2026
- Commencement of Services: June 1st , 2026
To view the full bid, please visit:
www.bessk12.org and click Departments > Business & Accounting > Bids.
For further information about the bid process, contact Reginald Mitchell, Facilities Director, at (205-432-3900) or email rmitchell@bessk12.org or rjackson@bessk12.org.
Published 3/20/26, 3/27/26, 4/3/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
Ted Darryel Jones, Deceased
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000113
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 2ND day of MARCH 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.
REBECCA JONES OGLESBY
Personal Representative(s)
03/13/2026; 03/20/2026; 03/27/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
TOMMY LEE ROBERTS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000027
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 16TH day of January 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.
ETHEL LONG ROBERTS
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/3/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
WILLIE JAMES CRAWFORD, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000135
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 17TH day of March 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.
BETTY SULLIVAN CRAWFORD
Personal Representative(s)
03/20/2026; 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO.: 26BESS000152
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF MAMIE H. CHAMBERS, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF MAMIE H. CHAMBERS, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that MAMIE H. CHAMBERS, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on APRIL 11, 2021; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of MAMIE H. CHAMBERS, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 19TH day of MARCH 2016, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”; that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 19TH day of MARCH 2026.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BIRMINGHAM, AL. 35203
Published 3/27/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
CORNELL STEELE JR, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000039
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 23RD day of MARCH 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.
FELICIA W LYNN
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/3/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO.: 26BESS000144
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF JOHN J. SCHOBER, DECEASED
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF JOHN J. SCHOBER, DECEASED AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that JOHN J. SCHOBER, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on December 30, 2025; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of JOHN J. SCHOBER, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 19TH day of MARCH 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”; that you may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 19TH day of MARCH 2026.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BIRMINGHAM, AL. 35203
Published 3/27/26
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL HOWARD LACY, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000151
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19th day of MARCH 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.
MICHAEL LACY
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ALICE ODELL ROBINSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000149
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19TH day of MARCH 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.
KRISTIN R WATERS
Personal Representative(s)
3/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, notice is hereby given that Electronic Communications Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Improvement of Video Surveillance System for Bessemer City Hall & Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center at:
- Bessemer City Hall, 1700 3rd Ave. North, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center, 100 14th St, Bessemer, AL 35020
For the State of Alabama and the City of Bessemer, 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:
Daniel Mayfield
EEFS Company, PC
1930 2nd Avenue North, Suite 150
Bessemer, AL 35020
Phone: 205.424.3737 ext 206
Electronic Communications Inc.
182 Trafalgar Square
Birmingham, AL 35215
Published 03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Official public notice is hereby given that the City of Bessemer will receive sealed bids for:
NEW STORAGE BUILDING FOR THE CITY OF BESSEMER’S KENNETH E. GULLEY RECREATION CENTER
Bids will be opened and read aloud on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at:
Bessemer City Hall – Multipurpose Room
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
The deadline for submitting bids is 10:00 a.m. on the day of the bid opening.
Bids delivered prior to April 15, 2026, should be delivered to:
EEFS Company, PC
1930 2nd Ave N, Suite 150
Bessemer, AL 35020
(Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.)
Bids delivered on April 15, 2026, will be received at Bessemer City Hall.
Each bid must be sealed, and the following words must appear on the outside of the sealed envelope:
NEW STORAGE BUILDING FOR THE CITY OF BESSEMER’S KENNETH E. GULLEY RECREATION CENTER
Scope of Work (from Architect):
The City of Bessemer is seeking bids for the construction of a Storage Building to be located on the grounds of the Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center.
The project includes:
- A new one level 30ft x 50ft building
- A storage room and one small 12ft 8” x 12ft office
- Concrete slab on grade with hip roof structure
- Wood trusses with architectural shingles
- Load-bearing concrete masonry unit walls with exterior brick veneer matching an adjacent building
- Two 8’x10’ roll-up utility doors and one man door
- A/C wall unit in office and addition to adjacent concessions building
- Coordination of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical systems
Project Requirements:
- Completion time: 150 consecutive calendar days
- Liquidated damages: $500.00 per day beyond completion time
- No Pre-Bid meeting
Bid Documents:
A complete set must be obtained from EEFS Company, PC upon a deposit of $250 per set (refundable under stated conditions). Documents must be picked up no later than 24 hours prior to bid opening.
Bid Security & Licensing:
- Cashier’s check or bid bond: minimum 5% of bid (max $10,000)
- Performance Bond: 100%
- Payment Bond: 100%
- Proof of insurance required
All bidders must be licensed under Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must display their license number on the sealed envelope.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technical errors.
Additional Requirements:
Nonresident bidders must include a legal opinion regarding state preference laws.
Owner:
City of Bessemer
Mayor Kenneth E. Gulley
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
Engineer:
EEFS Company, PC
1930 2nd Avenue N, Suite 150
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 424-3737
Published March 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
ZACHARY WILSON, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000143
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19 th day of March 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.
JAY GREENE
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
BETTY L HALL, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000145
ANCILLARY LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 19TH day of March 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.
VICKIE H KNIGHT
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
CHANGE OF NAME PUBLICATION FOR A MINOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 26BES000156, 26BES000157
IN THE MATTER OF THE CHANGE OF NAME OF:
K.D.F
S.B.F
MINORS
NOTICE TO:
KNOWN or UNKNOWN FATHER – WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN
On the 19th day of March 2026, came Sheayona C. Sterling, Mother and Petitioner for the Change of Name for K.D.F and S.B.F, Minors.
And whereas the 12th day of May 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 four consecutive 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.
Please note that an answer may be filed within 30 days from the date of this last publication notice.
Given under my hand, this, the 23rd day of March 2026.
Jacqueline Knox
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Pub March 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO: 26BESS000158
NOTICE REGARDING ESTATE OF ROBERT GERALD DAVIS
TO THE HEIRS AND CREDITORS OF ROBERT GERALD DAVIS AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Take notice that ROBERT GERALD DAVIS, Deceased, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, expired on September 22, 2001; that a Petition for a Summary Distribution on the Estate of ROBERT GERALD DAVIS, Deceased, has been filed in the office of the Probate Judge of Jefferson County, Alabama, on the 23RD day of MARCH 2026, as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act”.
You may take any action you deem appropriate regarding this estate, including notice to the Court, of any legal cause why this estate should not be distributed according to said Act within 30 days from the date of this publication.
This the 23RD day of MARCH 2026.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PROBATE COURT
JEFFERSON COUNTY COURTHOUSE
BIRMINGHAM, AL. 35203
Pub. March 27th
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 26BES000138
ESTATE OF:
EMMA GUITART CERICE, DECEASED
TO:
The Heirs and Creditors and To Whom It May Concern and to any and all interested parties;
On the 17th day of March 2026, came GUSTAVO A. CERICE and EMILIO M. CERICE, as beneficiaries of EMMA GUITART CERICE, deceased, having expired on JANUARY 16, 2026, a resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, and filed his Petition for Summary Distribution in this matter as provided in the “Alabama Small Estates Act.”
And whereas the 5th day of May 2026, at 10:00 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 one time publication for one week 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 18th day of March 2026.
JUDGE OF PROBATE
Run 1 week 03/27/2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
STEPHON M GARDNER, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000142
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of March 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.
DEBORAH ASHLEY GARDNER
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
SYLVIA YVONNE SWAIN, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000140
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION UPON THE ESTATE
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of March 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.
CHRISTOPHER S HAMER
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
VIRGINIA ANN WILLIAMS, DECEASED
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NUMBER: 26BES000141
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY UPON LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
Of said decedent, having been granted to the Undersigned on the 18th day of March 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.
ALISON HOWELL STEINEKER
Personal Representative(s)
03/27/2026; 04/03/2026; 04/10/2026
Attorney of Record
LEGAL NOTICE
SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, will consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3391, the City of Bessemer Zoning Ordinance, so as to amend the official zoning map of the City of Bessemer.
The proposed ordinance would rezone certain real property located generally at:
- 5515 Freeman Avenue
- 5400 Polara Lane
- 6380, 6042, and 6030 Old Lawsontown Road, Bessemer, Alabama
Identified in part as Jefferson County Tax Parcels:
3700270000001000, 3700263000001000, 3700262000001000, 3700261000001000, and 3700264000002000
From A-1 Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial.
The rezoning application was submitted by AL Bessemer Land, LLC, for the purpose of development and operation of a multi-phased data center project.
The proposed ordinance was published in full in The Western Star on March 20, 2026, as required by §11-52-77, Code of Alabama (1975). This notice constitutes the required synopsis.
The Bessemer City Council will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at:
Bessemer City Hall
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama
All persons desiring to speak in favor of or in opposition will be given an opportunity to be heard.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: March 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama will consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3391, the City of Bessemer Zoning Ordinance.
The proposed ordinance would rezone property located at:
120 Mordecal Lane, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Owned by David Knight, from A-1 Agricultural to R-5 Multi-Family Residential District.
The rezoning application was submitted by Maxus Construction, agent for the owner.
The property is generally described as portions of:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26, Block 4 of the T. T. O’Byrne Survey, as recorded in Map Book 7, Page 91, Probate Office of Jefferson County, Alabama.
The proposed ordinance was published in full in The Western Star on March 20, 2026, as required by §11-52-77, Code of Alabama (1975).
The Bessemer City Council will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at:
Bessemer City Hall
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama
All persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition will be given an opportunity.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: March 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, will consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3391, the City of Bessemer Zoning Ordinance, so as to amend the official zoning map of the City of Bessemer.
The proposed ordinance would rezone certain real property owned by Lesly Carolina Mendez Chavez from R-2 Single Family Residential to I-1 Light Industrial District.
The property is generally described as parts of Lot 8, Block 635, and parts of Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 636, according to the Bessemer Coal Iron & Land Company survey and plat, located in Section 8, Township 19 South, Range 4 West, Jefferson County, Alabama.
The proposed ordinance was published in full in The Western Star on March 20, 2026, as required by §11-52-77, Code of Alabama (1975). This notice constitutes the required synopsis of the proposed ordinance.
The Bessemer City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at:
Bessemer City Hall
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama
At which time all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance will be given an opportunity to be heard.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk at Bessemer City Hall during regular business hours.
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: March 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Bessemer, Alabama, will consider adoption of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3391, the City of Bessemer Zoning Ordinance, so as to amend the official zoning map of the City of Bessemer.
The proposed ordinance would rezone certain real property owned by Eduardo Nill, located at:
2068 Nixon Road, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
From A-1 Agricultural to R-2 Residential.
The property is situated in the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 19 South, Range 4 West, Jefferson County, Alabama, and is more particularly described in the proposed ordinance.
The proposed ordinance was published in full in The Western Star on March 20, 2026, as required by §11-52-77, Code of Alabama (1975). This notice constitutes the required synopsis of the proposed ordinance.
The Bessemer City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance on April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at:
Bessemer City Hall
1700 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama
At which time all persons desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance will be given an opportunity to be heard.
A copy of the proposed ordinance is available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk at Bessemer City Hall during regular business hours.
CITY OF BESSEMER, ALABAMA
Wanda D. Taylor
City Clerk
City of Bessemer, Alabama
Publication Date: March 27, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 23BES000519
ESTATE OF:
RICHARD ALAN KIRBY, DECEASED
TO:
Daniel Kirby, Western Surety Company, Kathy Darlene Odom, Attorney in fact, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 30th day of January 2026 came Laure Bryant, Kayla Waters, Chelsea McClanahan, and Mason Kirby, and filed their Petition to Remove Administrator and Appoint Successor, in the matter of the Estate of Richard Alan Kirby, Deceased.
And whereas the 11th day of May 2026, at 1:30 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, 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 24th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 3/27/26; 4/3/26 and 4/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 25BES000699
ESTATE OF:
MICHAEL J. HENDERSON, DECEASED
TO:
Dianne Henderson, James K. Henderson, Any and All Heirs, Whose Names, Ages, Conditions and Addresses are Unknown
And to any and all interested parties;
On the 27th day of January 2026 came James Casey, Jr., and filed his Petition for Declaration of James Cases, Jr’s Interest in the Estate, in the matter of the Estate of Michael J. Henderson, Deceased.
And whereas the 15th day of June 2026, at 1:00 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, 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 24th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
JUDGE OF PROBATE
PLEASE PUBLISH: 3/27/26; 4/3/26 and 4/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND FOR DIVISION AND DISTRIBUTION / PAYMENT OF DEBTS
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO.: 23BES000751
ESTATE OF: TOMMY LEE NORRIS, SR., DECEASED
On the 24th day of March, 2026, came Dorothy Norris, the Personal Representative for the Estate of Tommy Lee Norris, Sr., Deceased, and filed her petition in writing, praying for the sale of certain lands described as follows:
701 Rosemary Lane, Bessemer, Alabama 35022
Said property belonging to said estate, the sale being for the purpose of paying debts and/or division and distribution among the heirs and devisees, upon the grounds that said property cannot be equitably divided among the joint owners (or that personal property is insufficient therefore), and it appearing to the Court from said petition that the following heirs are non-residents of the State of Alabama: Lina Norris, Tommy L. Norris, Jr., LaQuetta Norris, Kyle J. Norris, and any and all Unknown Heirs and Creditors, whose names, ages, conditions, and addresses are unknown.
And whereas the 17th day of April 2026, at 9:30 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.
Done and ordered this 24th day of March 2026.
JAMERIA JOHNSON MOORE
Judge of Probate
PLEASE PUBLISH: 3/27/26; 4/3/26; 4/10/26
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION FOR PETITION OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN/CONSERVATOR
STATE OF ALABAMA
JEFFERSON COUNTY
PROBATE COURT
CASE NO. 26BES000155
ESTATE OF: WILLIAM CHARLES GREEN, AN ALLEGED INCAPACITATED PERSON
TO: Jodi Dunkling, 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 20th day of March 2026, Grant Green filed a petition for the appointment of a Guardian/Conservator for William Charles Green, an alleged incapacitated person.
Notice is hereby given to the above-named person and all persons in interest that said petition for appointment of Guardian/Conservator has been set for hearing on the 11th day of May 2026, at 9:30 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 may seem meet and proper.
WITNESS MY HAND, this the 24th day of March 2026.
Jameria Johnson Moore
Judge of Probate
Pub four weeks:
3/27/26; 4/3/26; 4/10/26; and 4/17/26.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA
IN MARICOPA COUNTY
Case Number: CV2026-009461
BRENDA SALMON, et al., Plaintiffs,
vs.
BHAM BUYERS LLC, et al., Defendants.
SUMMONS
TO: BHAM BUYERS LLC
A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this Summons.
If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an Answer or a Response in writing with the court and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an Answer or Response the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petition or Complaint. To file your Answer or Response take, or send, the Answer or Response to Clerk of the Superior Court, or electronically file your Answer through one of Arizona’s approved electronic filing systems at http://www.azcourts.gov/efilinginformation. Mail a copy of your Response or Answer to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons.
If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you within the State of Arizona, your Response or Answer must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this Summons and the other papers were served on you outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) days after the date of the first publication.
You can get a copy of the court papers filed in this case from the Petitioner at the following address: Scott Griffiths, 201 E. Southern Ave., Ste. 201, Tempe, AZ 85282, or from the Clerk of the Superior Court.
Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date.
Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of your scheduled court date.
SIGNED AND SEALED March 04, 2026 JOSEPH W. MALKA Clerk of Superior Court By: K. SCOTT, Deputy Clerk
The Western Star
Publish: March 27, April 3, 10, & 17, 2026
