WCN LEGALS 1.15

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 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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LETTERS OF TESTAMENTARY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATE
OF AARON B.J. BAUGH, JR.
Case #2025-080
Letters Testamentary upon the Estate of said Decedent having been granted to the undersigned upon the Estate of said Decedent on January 8th, 2026, notice is given that all persons having claims against said Estate shall file same, duly sworn to, in the Probate Court of WASHINGTON County within the time allowed by law, or else same will be forever barred.
Sandra V. Baugh Executrix
Thomas H. Boggs, Jr.
Attorney for Estate
Washington County News January 16, 23, 30, 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
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
In accordance with Chapter 1, Title 39, Code of Alabama, 1975, notice is hereby given that Crimson Contractors, Inc., Contractor, has completed the Contract for Re-roofing buildings at Millry, Leroy, Washington County and Fruitdale Schools for the Washington County Public Schools, Owner, 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: Lathan McKee Architects, 631 South Hull Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. Phone (334) 834-9933.
Crimson Contractors, Inc.
1808 14th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
(205)758-8659
Washington County News January 16, 23, 30, and February 6, 2026
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Completion Notice
Notice is hereby given that Pine City Contracting, LLC 1490 Love Road Grove Hill, AL 36451 has completed all work on ALDOT Project No. IAR-065-000-004 in Millry, Alabama. All persons having any claim for labor, materials, or otherwise in connection with this project should immediately notify the above named contractor.
Pine City Contracting, LLC
James Craig Butts
Washington County News January 16, 23, 30, 2026
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STORAGE SALE
Chatom Mini Storage
Notice of lien sale at online auction to highest bidder at:
17745 Jordan Street
Chatom, AL 36518
Ending on 1/26/2026 @ 9AM online on Bid13.com
Specific contents of the unit are unknown and will be visible at the time of sale
Chatom Mini Storage
Adeline Howell Unit 38
Washington County News January 16, 2026
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BILL
BE IT ENACTED BY THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Notice is hereby given that a bill as described in the synopsis below will be introduced in the 2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made:
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Relating to Washington County
To levy a county lodging tax and provide for the calculation of the rate; and to provide for the distribution of the proceeds collected from the tax.
Washington County News January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 2026
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BE IT ENACTED BY
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Notice is hereby given that a bill as described in the synopsis below will be introduced in the
2026 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and
enactment will be made:
A BILL
TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT
Section 1. Section 3 of Act 84-549 is amended to read as follows:
When the person holding office of the circuit clerk on January 1, 2026, vacates such office,
Section 1 of this act shall be repealed immediately and shall have no effect on future office holders.
Washington County News January 16, 23, 30 and February 6, 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