WCN LEGALS 1.8
BID NOTICES
Notice to Contractors
Federal Aid Project No. HSIP-MR25(906)
CLARKE, CHOCTAW, MARENGO, MONROE, WASHINGTON, AND WILCOX COUNTIES, 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 January 30, 2026 and at that time publicly opened for constructing the Traffic Signal Upgrades (Traffic Signal Backplate Installation) on various routes at various locations in the Southwest Region (Grove Hill Area) as indicated in the plans.
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 Fifty-five (55) Working Days.
A Bidding Proposal may be purchased for $5.00. Plans may be purchased for $11.00 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 $224,362 To $274,220 .
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
Washington County News January 9, 16, 23, 2026
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Complaint
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Civil No. 65-CV-2023-900017.00
PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC, Plaintiff
vs.
DANIELLE HOWARD MILLER, SHYLA M. CLARK, JESSICA RAE WALKER, DESIREE CORNELIUS and BRANDON LEE HOWARD, Defendants
PUBLICATION NOTICE
To: Desiree Cornelius
Last Known Address:
308 Athens Pike
Etowah, TN 37331
You are hereby notified that Planet Home Lending, LLC has filed a Complaint for Reformation and Declaratory Judgment (“Complaint”) on February 23, 2023 in the Circuit Court of Washington County, Alabama against Desiree Cornelius (“Defendant’). Numerous attempts to locate the Defendant have been unsuccessful.
This notice is to run for four consecutive weeks, on December 19, 2025, December 26, 2025, January 2, 2026 and January 9, 2026. You are hereby notified that you must answer the Complaint for the 8th day of February 2026, which is 30 days from the last date of publication or default judgment may be entered against you for not answering.
DONE this 4th day of December, 2025.
VALERIE BAILEY
Clerk of the Washington County Circuit Court
FIDELITY NATIONAL LAW GROUP
Elizabeth B. Padgett (PAD015)
1001 Summit Blvd NE, Ste 1625
Brookhaven, GA 30319
Direct: (770) 325-4815
Email: elizabeth.padgett@fnf.com
Washington County News December 19, 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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Complaint to Quiet Title
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF
WASHINGTON, ALABAMA
Case No.: 65-CV-2025-900037.00
SMITH JEREMY, Plaintiff
vs.
THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF SARA ANN HENDERSON AND DORIS HENDERSON, AND ONE PARCEL OF LAND, Defendants
Any person having a claim to the following described property located in WASHINGTON County, Alabama must answer a complaint to Quiet Title filed in the Circuit Court of WASHINGTON County, Alabama within 30 days of the last publication of notice in this matter by or thereafter a judgment by default may be rendered against him/her/them/it in Case No.: 65-CV-2025-900037.00 Circuit Court of WASHINGTON County, Alabama. Said property being described as follows:
Parcel 1:
BEG NW COR NW/4-SE/4; TH S 220’; TH E 1320’; N 220’; W 1320’ TO POB. S07-T04 N R 04W
Tax Assessor’s Parcel ID #: 31-03-07-0-000-006.001-00 Delta Pin: 16331
Answers to the pleadings relevant to this proceeding must be filed on or before 30 days of the last publication of this notice by mailing or filing legible copies of same with Valerie Bailey, Circuit Clerk, 45 Court St, Chatom, AL 36518.
END OF NOTICE
JONATHAN A. ROPER
JONATHAN A. ROPER (ROP010)
OF COUNSEL:
Roper & Wilson LLC.
111 6th Street North
Clanton, AL 35045
Washington County News December 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 16, 2026
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PERMANENT CUSTODY/TERMINATION
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF Z. K., A minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-42.03
Notice is hereby given to LaTerrance
Washington, the father of Z. K., born June 20, 2023, whose present whereabouts are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry; or any other person or persons who claim to have a legal interest in the following proceedings in the Juvenile Court of Washington County, Alabama, viz:
IN THE MATTER OF Z. K., A Minor
CASE NO.: JU 23-42.03
In the matter of the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the father of Z. K., born June 20, 2023.
Heretofore, this the 24th day of November 2025 came the State of Alabama Department of Human Resources and filed in this Court a petition asking for the permanent custody and termination of parental rights of the father of said child for the purpose of placing said minor for adoption.
That said LaTerrance Washington, father, shall respond to the complaint no later than 30 days after the last date of publication shown herein.
It is ORDERED by the Court that the 11th day of February 2026 at 9:00 AM be appointed as the day for hearing said petition, at which time all parties who claim to have a legal interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper.
W. Alex Odom, District Judge
Washington County News December 19, 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC-25-092
IN THE MATTER OF THE
ESTATE OF EDDIE MELVIN MOSELEY, SR., DECEASED
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS
Letters Testamentary of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of December, 2025, by Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of Probate of Washington County, in the State of Alabama, notice is hereby given that all parties having claims against the said estate must present the same within the time required by law or they will be barred.
Eddie Melvin Moseley, Jr.
Danny J. Moseley
Co-Executors
PHILIP G. PERKINS
Attorney for Co-Executors
601 College Avenue
Jackson, AL 36545
251-246-4279
Washington County News December 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-070
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN FRANKLIN GARRIS, Deceased.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of December, 2025 by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of Washington 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 law or the same will be barred.
DAVID H. POWELL Executor of the Estate of John Franklin Garris, Deceased
E. TATUM TURNER
Attorney for Executor
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2237
Washington County News January 2, 9, 16, 2026
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
CASE NO. PC2025-094
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROBATE OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
JAMES MITCHELL CRAGER, Deceased
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTRIX
Letters Testamentary under the Last Will and Testament of said decedent having been granted to the undersigned on the 23rd day of December, 2025 by the Honorable Nick Williams, Judge of the Probate Court of Washington 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 law or the same will be barred.
ALISA MICHELLE CRAGER Executrix of the Estate of James Mitchell Crager, Deceased
E. TATUM TURNER
Attorney for Executrix
P. O. Drawer 1389
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2237
Washington County News January 2, 9, 16, 2026
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Completion Notice
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for construction of Project No. NH-HSIP-0013(641) in Washington County. This notice will appear for three consecutive weeks beginning on 12/26/2025 and ending on 01/09/2026. All claims should be filed at P.O. Box 190279, Mobile, AL 36619 during this period.
Wiregrass Construction Company, Inc.
Washinton County News December 26, 2025 and January 2, 9, 2026
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PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Chatom Utilities Board is planning to increase water and sewer rates in February 2026. A public hearing will be held at the Chatom Municipal Complex located at 44 West Front Street on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All interested parties are invited to attend.
Washington County News January 9, 16, 2026