LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR
WHEREAS the Alabama Legislature at its 2025 Regular Session enacted Act No. 2025-227 (SB118) and Act No. 2025-291 (HB354), proposing amendments to the Constitution of Alabama of 2022;
WHEREAS, in conformity with Section 284 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022, as amended, the Legislature has ordered an election by the qualified electors of the state upon such proposed amendments; and
WHEREAS notice of this election, together with the proposed amendments, is required by law to be given by proclamation of the Governor, which shall be published once a week for at least four successive weeks immediately preceding the day appointed for the election;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kay Ivey, as Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby give notice, direct, and proclaim that on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, an election will be held in the State of Alabama in the manner and form provided by law upon the following proposed amendments to the Constitution of 2022 of the State of Alabama:
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2025-227
Section 16.
That all persons shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties, unless charged with capital murder, as provided in Section 13A-5-40, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; murder, as provided in Section 13A-6-2, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended, or any solicitation, attempt, or conspiracy to commit murder; kidnapping in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-43, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; rape in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-61, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; sodomy in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-63, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; sexual torture, as provided in Section 13A-6-65.1, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; domestic violence in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-130, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; human trafficking in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-6-152, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; burglary in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-7-5, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; arson in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-7-41, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; robbery in the first degree, as provided in Section 13A-8-41, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; terrorism, as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of Section 13A-10-152, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; and aggravated child abuse, as provided in subsection (b) of Section 26-15-3.1, Code of Alabama 1975, as amended; and shooting or discharging a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into an occupied dwelling, building, railroad locomotive, railroad car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft, as provided in Section 13A-11-61(b); and that excessive bail shall not in any case be required.
AMENDMENT PROPOSED BY ACT NO. 2025-291
Section 160.
(a) A district attorney for each judicial circuit shall be elected by the qualified electors of those counties in such the circuit. Such The district attorney shall be licensed to practice law in this state and shall, at the time of his or her election and during his or her continuance in office, shall reside in his or her circuit. His The term of office shall be for six years. and he He or she shall receive such compensation as provided by law; provided, the compensation shall not be diminished during his or her official term. Vacancies in the office of district attorney and in his or her staff shall be filled as provided by law.
(b) Clerks of the circuit courts shall be elected by the qualified electors in each county for a term of six years. If the office of register in chancery continues to be provided by law then the clerk of the circuit court may also fill such the office in a manner prescribed by law. Vacancies in the office of clerk of the circuit court shall be filled by the judge or judges of the circuit court who have jurisdiction over the county in which the office of clerk of the circuit court is located.
(c) Persons Individuals elected to the position of constable to assist the courts of the state as provided by law shall be subject to the same restrictions, rights, and limitations as are specified in section Section 280 of the Constitution of 1901 Alabama of 2022, and no law shall prohibit the receipt of fees for the performance of official duties of said the position while holding any other elected or appointed office.
(d) The revenue from fines, forfeitures, and court costs produced in district courts from the exercise of jurisdiction under municipal ordinances shall be apportioned between the municipality and the state as shall be provided by law.
FURTHER, I proclaim and direct that this proclamation shall be published once a week for the four successive weeks immediately preceding Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in every county as required by law.
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLICATION DATES:
April 30, 2026, May 7, 2026, May 14, 2026
NEWSPAPER:
The Greensboro Watchman
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeremy David Landrum and Sarah Ellen Landrum, Husband and Wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for CTX MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, its successors and assigns, on December 22, 2003, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Hale County, Alabama, on December 29, 2003 at Mtg Book 335, at Page 540;
WHEREAS, the aforesaid deed of trust was subsequently modified on December 18, 2013, and said modification recorded on March 11, 2014, in MORTGAGE Book 2014, Page 117, as Document Number 158257, and subsequently modified on March 31, 2017, and said modification being recorded on May 2, 2017 at MORTGAGE Book 2017, Page 251, as Document Number 227227 and subsequently modified on October 6, 2025, and said modification being recorded on November 17, 2025 at Book MORTGAGE 2025, at Page 710.
Freedom Mortgage Corporation, the current holder, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the main entrance of the Hale County Courthouse, in Greensboro, Alabama, on June 23, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate, situated in Hale County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot 9 The Villages, a map or plat of which is recorded in Map Book 2, at Page 72 in the Probate Office of Hale County, Alabama. LESS AND EXCEPT MINERAL AND MINING RIGHTS.
More commonly known as: 147 Maple Leaf Lane, Moundville, AL 35474
This Property will be sold on an “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or recourse, expressed or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and will be sold subject to the right of redemption of all parties entitled thereto.
Alabama law gives some persons who have an interest in property the right to redeem the property under certain circumstances. Programs may also exist that help persons avoid or delay the foreclosure process. An attorney should be consulted to help you understand these rights and programs as part of the foreclosure process.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expense of foreclosure.
The successful bidder must tender certified funds by noon the next business day to Law Office of Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. Certified funds must be in the form of a wire transfer, bank or credit union’s cashier’s check, or bank official check payable to Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C. reserves the right to award the bid to the next highest bidder should the highest bidder fail to timely tender the total amount due. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser and the Mortgagee/Transferee shall not be liable to the purchase for any damages.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the deposit and bid amount, if paid.
The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and indebtedness secured by the real estate.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Important Notice to Potential Bidders:
Federal law administered by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, requires certain residential real estate transactions to be reported to the federal government.
If you are the winning bidder at auction, you may be required to provide identifying information about yourself and, if applicable, any entity or trust purchasing the property. This information is required by federal law and must be provided to complete the sale.
Failure to provide required information after the sale may delay or prevent issuance of the foreclosure deed.
Freedom Mortgage Corporation (“Transferee”)
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
244 Inverness Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (801) 355-2886
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
HALE COUNTY
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Edward D Williams and Kristi C Williams, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as nominee for Henger Rast Mortgage Corporation, A Corporation, its successors and assigns, on December 12, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Hale County, Alabama, at Mortgage Book 359, Page 429, as modified at Mortgage Book 2014, Page 237, Mortgage Book 2021, Page 831, Mortgage Book 2024, Page 213;
the undersigned Rocket Mortgage, LLC s/b/m to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, as Mortgagee/Transferee, under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash or certified funds, in front of the main entrance of the Courthouse at Hale County, Alabama, on June 16, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, all of its right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate, situated in Hale County, Alabama, to-wit:
Lot 35 Carthage Drive, Section Two, a map or plat of which Is recorded In Map Book 2, at Page 49, in the Probate Office of Hale County, Alabama. LESS AND EXCEPT MINERAL AND MINING RIGHTS.
Source of Title: Deed Volume A131, at Page 669
Property street address for informational purposes: 15 Bank Dr Moundville, AL 35474
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.
This sale is made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure.
The successful bidder must tender cash or certified funds made payable to Aldridge Pite, LLP at the time and place of the sale. If sale is voided, Mortgagee/Transferee shall return the bid amount to the successful purchaser. The Mortgagee/Transferee and Aldridge Pite, LLP shall not be liable to the purchaser for any damages.
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be only entitled to a return of the bid amount.
The Mortgagee/Transferee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
Rocket Mortgage, LLC s/b/m to Nationstar Mortgage LLC, Mortgagee/Transferee
Attorney of Record:
ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP
Six Piedmont Center
3525 Piedmont Road, N.E., Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30305.
Attorney for Mortgagee/Transferee.
Newspaper: Greensboro Watchman
Publication Dates: 4/30/2026, 5/7/2026, 5/14/2026
THIS OFFICE IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
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LEGAL NOTICE
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Johns and Kirksey, Inc., has completed the Contract for, Ireland Athletic Center Roof Repair and Replacement Gymnasium, Marion, AL, Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL Owner and has made request for final settlement of said contract.
All persons having any claim for labor, materials or otherwise in connection with this subject should immediately notify Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 35813, Huntsville, Al 35813, in order to avoid Barring of Claims by Law,
JOHNS AND KIRKSEY, INC.
5424 Metro Park Drive
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
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LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEALCOATING OF THE GREENSBORO HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT FOR HALE COUNTY SCHOOLS
GREENSBORO, ALABAMA
MCKEE PROJECT NO.: 26-054
Sealed proposals for this project shall be received by Mr. Michael C. Ryans, Superintendent at the Hale County School System located at 1115 Powers Street, Greensboro, AL 36744; Phone: 334-624-8836, until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, May 28, 2026, then opened and read aloud.
General Contractors bidding on this project shall be required to visit the site to examine all existing conditions prior to submitting their proposal, which shall be arranged by the contractor with the school.
All Bidders shall have general liability and workman’s compensation insurance. The project shall be bid excluding taxes. Bids must be submitted on proposal forms furnished by the Architect or copies thereof. No bid may be withdrawn after scheduled closing for receipt of bids for a period of ninety (90) days.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technical errors if, in the Owners judgment, the best interests of the Owner will thereby be promoted.
A certified check or Bid Bond payable to Hale County School District in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000.00 must accompany the bidder’s sealed proposal.
Performance and statutory labor and material payment bonds will be required at the signing of the Contract.
All bidders bidding in amounts exceeding that established by the State Licensing Board for General Contractors must be licensed under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter 8, Code of Alabama, 1975, and must show evidence of license before bidding or bid will not be received or considered by the Architect.
All bidders shall show such evidence by clearly displaying their current license number on the outside of the sealed envelope in which the proposal is delivered.
PDFs of the project can be reviewed by going to the McKee website at www.mckeeassoc.com and selecting “Project Bid List”.
Also, if you are not receiving NOTIFICATIONS from us, please register on our website, “Project Bid List” by selecting manage your bid list profile.
The documents may be viewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractors and Suppliers. Documents published through this procedure are the only documents endorsed by the Architect. The Architect is unable to monitor, confirm and maintain other websites that provide documents.
Addendums will be provided to entities that have CONFIRMED bidding for this particular project.
The Architect retains ownership and copyrights of the documents.
If bidders require printed sets, please submit request to the Architect at mckeeplans@gmail.com. Include your first & last name, company name, address, phone number and the project name and number.
Print sets are to be returned, in reusable condition, within ten days after bid opening.
All RFIs and RFAs regarding the bid documents shall be sent and addressed through emails found on the RFI and RFA forms in the project manual.
NOTE: ONLY THE RFI AND RFA FORMS IN THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The Architect will not accept inquiries via telephone or fax.
Completion Time: See Scope of Work in Project Manual.
Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision of all work.
Owner: Mr. Michael C. Ryans, Superintendent; Hale County Board of Education; 1115 Powers Street, Greensboro, AL 36744; Phone: 334-624-8836
Architect: McKee and Associates Architects, Inc., 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, Phone: 334-834-9933
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No: CV-2026-900017
ARTHUR WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff,
v.
EUGENE TINKER, JR.,
Defendant.
NOTICE
TO: EUGENE TINKER, JR.
Notice is hereby given to you that a Complaint has been filed by Arthur Williams, wherein the said Arthur Williams seeks a Judgment against Eugene Tinker, Jr.
You are hereby notified that you have until the 30th day of June, 2026, to file an Answer or make an appearance in Court, and in the event you fail to do so, a Judgment by Default may be entered thereafter.
DONE this the 1st day of May, 2026.
Catrinna Long Perry
Circuit Clerk of Hale County, Alabama
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LEGAL NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
The Hale County Commission is soliciting proposals from qualified firms and individuals interested in providing professional services related to the preparation and implementation of Community Development Block Grants.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION:
These tasks shall include, but not be limited to, preparation of a grant application to be submitted to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), and then, if the grant is awarded by ADECA, the preparation of an environmental review record; preparation of all necessary documents to remove grant conditions; preparation of requests for state funds to ensure consistency with all Federal and State Accounting procedures; establish and maintain project files; monitor program progress; monitor compliance with all applicable Federal and State requirements; assist with the preparation of bid and contract documents; and preparation of all reports as required by ADECA inclusive of preparation of close-out documents for submission to ADECA upon project completion.
All applicants must submit their qualifications, list any prior experience with Community Development Projects in the State of Alabama, list any experience with other federally funded projects, and list any previous experience within the Hale County Commission.
All applicants must include a lump sum fee for all services to be provided from project initiation through project close-out.
Proposals will be rated according to the following criteria:
- Experience with the Community Development Block Grant Program — 30 points
- Professional qualifications — 20 points
- Knowledge and familiarity with the community — 20 points
- Experience with Federally funded projects — 20 points
- Cost of services to be provided — 10 points
These proposals are being requested in accordance with 2 CFR 200 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS, and the “modified” Common Rule as adopted by the State of Alabama.
A contract will be awarded to the qualified applicant whose proposal is determined to be the most appropriate.
The Hale County Commission reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the proposal process.
Envelopes containing proposals must be sealed and labeled on the outside as follows: “Proposal for Program Administration” and may be mailed or hand-delivered to David Parker, Probate Judge, 1001 Main Street, Suite 396, PO Box 396, Greensboro AL 36744.
All proposals shall contain original signatures, facsimile copies will not be accepted.
The proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 4, 2026.
All proposals will be evaluated, and an award decision will be made by the Hale County Commission.
The Hale County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Funding for this project will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program and all applicable federal requirements shall be met.
Minority and women owned business enterprises, as well as Section 3 persons and businesses are encouraged to submit proposals.
All firms and individuals must be active sam.gov.
David Parker, Probate Judge
Hale County Commission
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LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. 26-0011
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
VICKI HARLESS MORTON, DECEASED.
Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary were granted to SCOTT ASHLEY MORTON and KAYLA MORTON COCHRAN on the 9th day of March 2026, by the Honorable Carlton L. Hogue, Judge of the Probate Court of Perry County, Alabama.
Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said Estate are required to present the same within the time allowed by the law or the same will be forever barred.
Joel F. Dorroh
DORROH & MILLS, P.C.
1800 McFarland Boulevard, North, Suite 180
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35406
Attorney for SCOTT ASHLEY MORTON and KAYLA MORTON COCHRAN
Co-Executors of the ESTATE OF VICKI HARLESS MORTON, DECEASED.
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