WCN LEGALS 5.1

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the construction of WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY (DRA); AL10835 will be received by the Leroy Water Authority, Leroy, Alabama, at the Leroy Water Authority Office in Leroy, Alabama until 11:00 a.m.; Friday; May 29, 2026, and then at said location publicly opened and read aloud.
The work generally consists of the following: 3,000 LF of 6” PVC Water Main; 200 LF of 6” R.J.D.I Water Main; 150 LF of 8” HDPE Water Main (HDD Installation); 12 ~ 6” Gave Valves; 8 ~ 6” Inserta Valves; 30 each ¾” Water Service Transfers; 175 LF ¾” Service Tubing; Open-Cut; 875 LF ¾” Service Tubing, Bored; and other related items.
Plans and Specifications may be examined at the Leroy Water Authority; 26123 US Highway 43; Leroy, Alabama.
To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete proposals made available by the Owner. Complete digital project bidding documents are available upon an online payment of a non-refundable fee of $40.00 by visiting our website – www.southernengineeringsolutions.com and clicking the “Currently Bidding” link at the top of the page. A free one-time membership registration with Quest CDN will be required. Please contact questcdn.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com if you require assistance in registration, downloading, or working with this digital project information. Optional complete paper bid documents are available at Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc.; P O Box 610; 201 East Troy Street; Andalusia, Alabama 36420, upon payment of a refundable (if plans are returned in reusable condition within 10 days of bid opening) deposit of $80.00. Bid documents will be mailed only upon receipt of deposit. If paper option is chosen, checks shall be made payable to Southern Engineering Solutions, Inc. No paper bid documents will be distributed later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled opening of bids.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities.
Each bidder must submit with his bid, security in the amount, form, and subject to the conditions provided in the Information for Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to submit a 100% performance bond and a 50% payment bond.
All bidders must comply with the requirements of the Contractor’s Licensing Law of the State of Alabama and be certified for the type of work for which a proposal is submitted. The submission of the Bidders’ current State of Alabama license number will be required before his/her bid will be received or considered.
The grant agreement for the project includes a Federal Buy America/American iron and steel requirement for materials utilized in the project. All bids shall be based on compliance with these requirements.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
Johnathon Woodyard, Chairman
Leroy Water Authority
Washington County News May 1, 8, 15, 2026
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Town of McIntosh
Surplus Boat Motors Invitation Bid
RFQ-04-2026-003
Town of McIntosh – Invitation for Sealed Bids
The Town of McIntosh is soliciting sealed bids for the following surplus items:
Project Name: RFQ-04-2026-003 – (2) Town of McIntosh Surplus Boat Motors
Project Description: 2015 Mercury 30 Horsepower long shaft motors with low hours
Location: Town’s Fire Department, McIntosh, AL
This Invitation for Bid is open to all. You can bid on both motors or one motor. Please indicate on your bid.
Key Dates and Information:
Bid Requirement:
Successful bidder have five days to submit the awarded bid amount in the form of a certified check, or other negotiable instrument.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the forfeiture of your Bid. There will be a penalty applied to cover administrative costs and delays incurred by the Town of McIntosh due to the bidder’s non-performance.
Bid Opening:
Bid Submission Deadline is May 12, 2026, at 12:00 Noon; Location: Town of McIntosh.
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly in the Town of McIntosh Court Room at the Council Work Session meeting on May 26, 2026.
All bids must be sealed, clearly labeled with the bidder’s name, the surplus item(s) and amount of bid. Bids can be submitted for one item or both items.
Town of McIntosh reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Award of the contract is subject to final approval by the Town of McIntosh City Council.
For additional information, please contact:
Angela Murphy – mcicourt@yahoo.com
Percosa Adams – padams0329@gmail.com
Washington County News May 1, 8, 2026
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Town of McIntosh
Concession Stand Project Invitation Bid
RFQ-04-2026-002
Town of McIntosh – Invitation for Sealed Bids
The Town of McIntosh is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:
Project Name: RFQ-04-2026-002 – Town of McIntosh Concession Stand Project
Project Description: Refurbish Concession Stand.
Location: Town of McIntosh Park, McIntosh, AL
This Invitation for Bid is open to selected general contractors. The project will be awarded under an unrestricted solicitation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. One Prime Contractor will be awarded the project.
The scope of work includes:
· Install window on the front center of concession stand
· Close off other window openings
· Install roll up door in front of window with locking mechanism.
Key Dates and Information:
· Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting:
May 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (CT)
· Location: Town of McIntosh Park
· Bid Submission Deadline:
May 26, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. (CT)
Deliver or mail to:
Town of McIntosh
Attention: Angela Murphy
206 Commerce Street
McIntosh, AL 36553
Bid Security Requirement:
Each bidder must submit a $2,000.00 bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument. This guarantee serves as a firm commitment that, upon bid acceptance, the bidder will execute all required contractual documents within the specified timeframe.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the forfeiture of the Bid Security as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, covering administrative costs and delays incurred by the Town of McIntosh due to the bidder’s non-performance.
Insurance:
Contractor should have License, General Liability, Workman Compensation.
Bid Opening:
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly in the Town of McIntosh Conference Room at the Council meeting on June 9, 2026.
All bids must be sealed, clearly labeled with the bidder’s name and the project title and submitted in accordance with the instructions in the bid documents. Bids must be based on a Lump Sum as specified in the project documents. Segregated bids will not be accepted.
Town of McIntosh reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Award of the contract is subject to final approval by the Town of McIntosh City Council.
For additional information, please contact:
Angela Murphy – mcicourt@yahoo.com
Percosa Adams – padams0329@gmail.com
Washington County News May 1, 8, 2026
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Town of McIntosh
Tennis Court Project
Invitation Bid Meeting
RFQ-04-2026-001
Town of McIntosh – Invitation for Sealed Bids
The Town of McIntosh is soliciting sealed bids for the following project:
Project Name: RFQ-04-2026-001 – Town of McIntosh Tennis Court Project
Project Description: Refurbish Tennis Court.
Location: Town of McIntosh Park, McIntosh, AL
This Invitation for Bid is open to selected general contractors. The project will be awarded under an unrestricted solicitation to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. One Prime Contractor will be awarded the project.
The scope of work includes:
· 2.0” Asphalt Overlay
· Clean surface and kill grass
· Repair crack and low spots
· Resurface 2.0” surface mix asphalt.
· Replace broken fence and install gate at the entrance and double gate at the North end.
· Stripe lines for tennis, pinnacle ball and volleyball courts.
· The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary for the full completion of the project.
· Replace fence around baseball field (black fence)
Key Dates and Information:
· Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting:
May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Location: Town of McIntosh Park
· Bid Submission Deadline:
May 26, 2026, by 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Deliver or mail to:
Town of McIntosh
Attention: Angela Murphy
206 Commerce Street
McIntosh, AL 36553
· Bid Security Requirement:
Each bidder must submit a $2,000.00 bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or other negotiable instrument. This guarantee serves as a firm commitment that, upon bid acceptance, the bidder will execute all required contractual documents within the specified timeframe.
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the forfeiture of the Bid Security as liquidated damages, not as a penalty, covering administrative costs and delays incurred by the Town of McIntosh due to the bidder’s non-performance.
Insurance:
Contractor should have License, General Liability, Workman Compensation.
Bid Opening:
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly in the Town of McIntosh Conference Room at the Council meeting on June 9, 2026.
All bids must be sealed, clearly labeled with the bidder’s name and the project title and submitted in accordance with the instructions in the bid documents. Bids must be based on a Lump Sum as specified in the project documents. Segregated bids will not be accepted.
Town of McIntosh reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Award of the contract is subject to final approval by the Town of McIntosh City Council.
For additional information, please contact:
Angela Murphy – mcicourt@yahoo.com
Percosa Adams – padams0329@gmail.com
Washington County News May 1, 8, 2026
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NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND
FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2008, a certain Mortgage was executed by Marion M. Mason and Eloise M. Mason, husband and wife, as mortgagor(s) in favor of Countrywide Bank, FSB, as mortgagee, and was recorded on September 22, 2008, in Mortgage Book 407, in Page 268, as Instrument Number 72293 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, State of AL; and
WHEREAS, the Mortgage was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and
WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated May 2, 2023 and recorded on May 17, 2023, in MISC Book 208, at Page 782 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Washington County, State of AL; and
WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage in that the payment due on the death of the borrower(s), was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made sufficient to restore the loan to currency; and
WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of April 10, 2026 is $154,860.63 and
WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed to be immediately due and payable;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, notice is hereby given that on May 22, 2026 during the legal hours of sale, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder:
All that certain parcel of land situated in the County of Washington, State of Alabama, being known and designated as Lot 25 in the First Addition of Palmer Subdivision, Leroy, Alabama, plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 80, in the Office of the Judge of Probate, Washington County, Chatom, Alabama.
Commonly known as: 406 Palmer Circle, Leroy, AL 36548
This sale will take place at the Washington County Courthouse. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development estimated bid will be $156,241.32.
There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.
When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $15,624.13 (10% of the Secretary’s bid) in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $15,624.13 must be presented before the bidding is closed. THE DEPOSIT IS NONREFUNDABLE. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.
The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.
If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.
There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant.
The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed.
The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based upon the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement. A total payoff is required to cancel the foreclosure sale or the breach must be otherwise cured. A description of the default is as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND ANY OUTSTANDING FEES, COSTS, AND INTEREST WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH OF ALL MORTGAGORS.
Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below.
Dated this 10th day of April, 2026.
Michael Lindsey
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Foreclosure Commissioner
244 Inverness Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (801) 355-2886
Fax: (801) 328-9714
HWM File: AL24081
Washington County News May 1, 8, 15, 2026
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Estate Administration
FOR LEGAL PUBLICATION
Case No. PC2026-012
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The State of Alabama,
Washington County
Probate Court
Estate of: Mazie Lee Hatch, Deceased
Letters of Administration having been granted to the undersigned on the 31S day of March, 2026, 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 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
Of Counsel:
Waters Sullivan, LLC
2 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1350
Birmingham, AL 35203
205.855.5020
Washington County News April 17, 24 and May 1, 2026
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LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
NOTICE OF ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Case No.: PC 2025-061
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALTON ZANDER WEAVER, Deceased
Take notice that Letters of Administration of the Estate of ALTON ZANDER WEAVER have been granted to ABBIGAIL RIVERS on the 31st day of March 2026 by the HONORABLE NICK WILLIAMS, Judge of Probate of Washington County Probate Court, Alabama and that all parties having claim against said estate should file the same with the Probate Court of Washington County within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred.
ABBIGAIL RIVERS, as Estate Administrator for Alton Zander Weaver, Deceased
Attorney of Record:
Grady R. Edmondson, Esq
1850 Airport Boulevard
Mobile, Alabama 36606
Washington County News May 1, 8, 15, 2026
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Election Notice
NOTICE OF POLL WORKER
APPOINTMENT
I, NICK WILLIAMS, Judge of Probate, of Washington County, Alabama, do hereby certify the attached list to being an accurate listing of poll workers for Washington County, Alabama, (Sec. 17-8-2, 1975 Ala. Code) for the upcoming Primary Election to be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. If for any reason you cannot work, please contact Chief Clerk, Debbie Owens, at 847-2201 as soon as possible so someone else can be appointed in your place immediately.
For those herein listed poll workers there will be one poll worker training session on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00-6:00 P.M. for Chief Inspectors and Poll Tablet Clerks. All clerks will have training at 6:00-7:00 P.M., at the Washington County Courthouse in Chatom. Act 2006-327 allows the chief inspector $225.00 and each clerk $200.00 for working on Election Day, but you MUST attend your training session accordingly to qualify and receive the higher pay level!
NICK WILLIAMS, PROBATE JUDGE
We, the undersigned, constituting the Appointing Board as per Section 17-1-2, and acting in accordance with Section 17-8-1 of the Alabama Election Law, hereby and herein make appointment of the following Washington County election officials for the upcoming May 19, 2026 Primary Election, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
NICK WILLIAMS, Probate Judge
VALERIE BAILEY, Circuit Clerk
RICHARD STRINGER, Sheriff
Hobson Fire House
Tammy Beech-Inspector
William Everett
Mary Everette
Kela Welborn
Frankville Firehouse
Sheri Bush -Inspector
Chasity Smith
Larry Boykin
Sheri Casalino
Millry Fire House
Lisa Cranford- Inspector
Margaret Turner
Betty Hicks
Minnie Havard
Red Creek Fire House
Michael Odom -Inspector
Patricia Ann Beasley
Roxie Odom
Marvie Giles
Copeland Fire House
Judy Dearmon-Inspector
Evelena Tate
Janie Dees
Cynthia Chestang
Yarbo Fire House
Dale Carpenter- Inspector
Ulanda Kidd
Debra Tucker
Erica Walker
Laton Hill Fire House
William Hill-Inspector
Sylvia Williams
Jimmy Lindsey
Fruitdale Fire House
Marty Coaker-Inspector
Gwen Smith
Judy Ard
Rosetta Kirksey
Deer Park Fire House
Patricia Ledbetter-Inspector
Brenda Bivens
Melanie Baxter
Charity Chapel Fire House
Gail Helveston-Inspector
Mary McAdams
Tonya Andrews
Wanda Everette
Tibbie Fire House
Patricia Thornton-Inspector
Desha Rhodes
Ida Williams
Anna Denning
Fairford Fire House
Barbara Chestang Johnston-Inspector
Sylvia Thomas
Janice Roberts
Tara Chestang Weaver
McIntosh Community Center
Nancy Alston -Inspector
Sylvia Adams
Marquita Thomas
Shelita Adams
Mowa Choctaw Center
Samantha Williams -Inspector
Clara Johnston
Sue Barnes
Tarasita Gale
Wagarville Fire House
Marty Williams-Inspector
Tammy Gilpin
Carrie Creer
Myra Lankford
Leroy Fire House
Virginia Savage-Inspector
Susan Kennedy
Kathy Etheredge
Florence Simon
St. Stephens Fire House
Virginia Busby-Inspector
Annette Cannon
Barbara Davis
Patricia Boman
Chatom Court House
Rose McKinnis-Inspector
Carolyn Reynolds
Sherri Dees
Janie Stephens
Malcolm Box
Cynthia Chestang-Inspector
Barbara McDonald
Carolyn Phillips
Tammy Skelton
Absentee Box
Virginia Traylor-Inspector
John R. McDowell
Dorothy Caves
Hannah Dees
Washington County News May 1, 2026
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STATEWIDE AMENDMENT
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. 2025-227Section 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.
Washington County News April 24, May 1, May 8, 15, 2026