LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE AND SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
COUNTY OF HALE
UNDER §7-9A-604(2) OF THE CODE OF ALABAMA
Default having been made under the terms of a loan secured by a security agreement and that certain mortgage executed by McNatt Farms, an Alabama general partnership, on the 19th day of May, 2023, to First Southern Bank, which said mortgage is recorded in the Probate Office of Hale County, Alabama, as Instrument ID Number 246487, at Page 1, and recorded in the Probate Office of Marengo County, Alabama, as Instrument Number 166599 in Book 2023, at Page 1227, and by reason of such default, having declared all of the indebtedness secured by said security agreement and mortgage due and payable, and such default continuing, notice is hereby given that, acting under the power of sale contained in said security agreement and mortgage, and as authorized by Section 7-9A-604(2) of the Code of Alabama of 1975, as amended, First Southern Bank will sell at public outcry, for cash, to the highest bidder, before the North entrance of the Courthouse, in the City of Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, at 12:00 p.m., or otherwise during the legal hours of sale on August 11, 2026, the following described property situated in Hale and Marengo Counties, Alabama, to-wit:
REAL PROPERTY
PARCEL ONE – HALE COUNTY
A parcel of land being located in Sections 27, 28, 33, and 34, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Hale County, Alabama. All lying south of U.S. Highway #80 and North of Southern Railway Company right-of-way. Being more particularly described as follows:
POINT OF COMMENCEMENT & BEGINNING being a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS” at a fence corner, purported to mark the Southeast corner of the Northeast ¼ of Southwest ¼ of Section 34, Township 18 North, Range 4 East;
Thence in a Westerly direction along an old fence line, North 88 degrees, 08 minutes, 10 seconds West for 1279.28 feet to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS”;
Thence in a Southerly direction along an old fence line, South 01 degrees, 38 minutes, 15 seconds West for 1290.06 feet to a point, purported to be on the South boundary of said Section 34;
Thence in a Westerly direction North 88 degrees, 00 minutes, 00 seconds West for 506.08 feet to a point on the North right-of-way margin of Southern Railway Company track. Said track having a 100 foot right-of-way width as shown on “Southern Railway Company-Mobile Division-Valuation Section 85-Map 25-Station 12244+19.1 to 12455+39.1” right-of-way map;
Thence in a Northwesterly direction along North right-of-way margin of track, North 71 degrees, 14 minutes, 55 seconds West for 1300.55 feet to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS”;
Thence in a Northerly direction, North 01 degrees, 10 minutes, 11 seconds East for 6267.72 feet to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS” on the South right-of-way margin of U.S. Highway #80, having a 300 foot right-of-way width as shown on “State of Alabama Highway Department-Project No. F-188(29)-Fiscal Year 1984.” Said point being located South 59 degrees, 14 minutes, 35 seconds East for 2013.33 feet from a concrete right-of-way marker on the South side of U.S. Highway #80 purported to mark station 1154+83.83;
Thence in a Southeasterly direction South 59 degrees, 14 minutes, 35 seconds East for 2019.98 feet to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE LPLS#22677”, SAID POINT BEING LOCATED North 59 degrees, 14 minutes, 35 seconds West for 323.17 feet from a concrete right-of-way marker on the South side of U.S. Highway #80 purported to mark station 529+04.5 Ahead-529+02.6 Back;
Thence in a Southerly direction, South 01 degree, 10 minutes, 26 seconds West for 3090.47 feet to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE LPLS#22677” purported to mark the Northwest corner of the Northeast ¼ of Southwest ¼ of Section 34;
Thence in an Easterly direction, South 88 degrees, 02 minutes, 29 seconds East for 1279.33 feet to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS”;
Thence in a Southerly direction, South 01 degree, 10 minutes, 16 seconds West for 1287.94 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 280.61 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Deed Reference: Book A136, Page 267, Hale County Probate Office.
PARCEL TWO – HALE COUNTY
A parcel of land being located in Section 28 and 33, Township 18 North, Range 4 East, Hale County, Alabama. Lying south of U.S. Highway #80 and north of Southern Railway Company tracks. Being more particularly described as follows:
POINT OF COMMENCEMENT being a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS” on the south right-of-way margin of U.S. Highway #80 as shown on “State of Alabama Highway Department-Project No. F-188(29)-Fiscal Year 1984” plans and the west boundary of the SE ¼ of said Section 28;
Thence in a southeasterly direction along the south right-of-way margin of U.S. Highway #80, having a 300’ right-of-way width, along a curve to the right having a Delta Angle = 8°12’30”, Tangent = 1027.80’, and Length Curve = 2052.08’, for an Arc Distance of 482.62’ having a Chord Bearing S60°13’07”E for 482.60’ to a concrete right-of-way marker at Point of Curvature Station 1154+83.83;
Thence continue in a southeasterly direction along the south right-of-way margin, S59°14’35”E for 765.39’ to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS”, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING of Parcel II;
Thence continue in a southeasterly direction along the south right-of-way margin, S59°14’35”E for 1247.94’ to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS”;
Thence S01°10’11”W for 6267.72’ to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS” on the north right-of-way margin of the Southern Railway Company line having a 100’ right-of-way width as shown on “Southern Railway Company-Mobile Division-Valuation Section 85-Map 25-Station 12244+19.1 to 12455+39.1” right-of-way map;
Thence in a northwesterly direction along north right-of-way margin of track, N71°14’58”W for 2621.08’ to a point;
Thence continue in a northwesterly direction along the north right-of-way margin of railroad, along a curve to the right having a Center Line Length of Curve = 286.56’ and Radius = 3840.08’, for an Arc Distance = 279.29’ having a Chord Bearing N69°06’39”W for 279.23’;
Thence in a northerly direction N01°10’11”E for 2907.57’ to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0595-LS”;
Thence in an easterly direction S87°51’06”E for 1676.53’ to a ½” pin capped “HOGGLE CA-0585-LS”;
Thence in a northerly direction N01°10’11”E for 3118.99’ to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
Said Parcel containing 281.50 acres, more or less.
Deed Reference: Book A143, Page 783, Hale County Probate Office.
PARCEL THREE – HALE COUNTY
All that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 34, lying South of the Southern Railway Company’s Right of Way, containing about 2¼ acres; all that part of the South half of Section 33 lying South of said Railway Right of Way, and more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section 33, running thence North 31 chains to the South boundary of said Railway’s tracks; thence South 68 degrees East along the South boundary of said tracks to the half section line, which point is 16 chains North of the South line of said section, continuing South 72 degrees East with said Railroad to a point where the Railroad crosses the East line of Section 33; thence South to the Southeast corner of said Section 33; thence West 80 chains, more or less, to the Point of Beginning.
All of said property being in Township 18 North, Range 4 East in Hale County, Alabama.
Reference: Hale County Tax Assessor Numbers 36-22-08-33-0-000-002 and 36-22-08-34-0-000-008.
PARCEL FOUR – MARENGO COUNTY
North half of Section 4, Township 17 North, Range 4 East; All that part of Section 3 lying South of Railroad and West of public road leading South from U.S. Highway 80 to the Kirkwood Plantation, all being in Township 17 North, Range 4 East, located in Marengo County, Alabama.
Reference: Marengo County Tax Assessor Numbers 48-08-02-03-0-000-002 and 48-08-02-04-0-000-001.
The above property does not constitute the homestead of any Grantor or the spouse of any Grantor.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
All equipment and machinery including, but not limited to, six (6) center pivot irrigators and three (3) large deep wells.
Together with the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging and all fixtures now attached to and used in connection with the premises herein described.
Said sale will be subject to the right-of-way easements and restrictions of record in the Probate Office of Hale County, Alabama, and will be subject to existing special assessments, if any, which might adversely affect the title to subject property.
Said real and personal property will be sold on an “As Is, Where Is” basis without warranty or recourse, express or implied as to title, use and/or enjoyment and without warranty, express or implied, as to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Said sale will be made for the purpose of paying the indebtedness secured by the above-described security agreement and mortgage, and the proceeds thereof will be applied as provided by the terms of said mortgage and security agreement.
The successful bidder must tender a non-refundable deposit of One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) in certified funds made payable to Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the time and place of the sale. The balance of the purchase price must be paid in certified funds or by wire transfer by 5:00 p.m. the next business day at the Law Office of Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC at the address indicated below unless prior to said sale Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, LLC has agreed to a later date or closing location.
The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real estate and personal property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real estate and personal property.
The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real property and personal property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real property and personal property.
The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid for and purchase the real property and personal property and to credit its purchase price against the expenses of sale and the indebtedness secured by the real property and personal property.
The failure of any high bidder to pay the purchase price and close this sale shall, at the option of Mortgagee, be cause for rejection of the bid, and if the bid is rejected, Mortgagee shall have the option of making the sale to the next highest bidder who is able, capable and willing to comply with the terms thereof.
This sale is subject to postponement or cancellation.
First Southern Bank
Mortgagee
Robert P. Reynolds
REYNOLDS, REYNOLDS & LITTLE, LLC
Attorneys for Mortgagee
2115 11th Street
Post Office Box 2863
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35403-2863
Telephone: 205-391-0073
File No. 3821.0027
Publication Dates: July 9, 2026, July 16, 2026, July 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026
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LEGAL NOTICE
STATE OF ALABAMA
HALE COUNTY
Letters Testamentary in the Estate of Lance E. Waggoner, deceased, having been issued to the undersigned on the 29th day of May, 2026, by the Honorable David L. Parker, Judge of the Probate Court of said state and county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate must file such claims within the time allowed by law, or they will be barred forever.
Alesha Ronat and Alexi Marti, Co-Executors of the Estate of Lance E. Waggoner deceased.
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO CREDITORS
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TOM ANDERSON PAIGE, DECEASED
CASE NO.: 2026-055
Letters Testamentary of the deceased having been granted to CEDRIC WILLIAMS on the 24th day of June, 2026, by the Honorable DAVID PARKER, Judge of the Probate Court of Hale County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the estate are hereby required to present claims within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.
Cedric Williams
Petitioner
13945 Highway 25 South
Greensboro, AL 36744
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Keineshia S. Cook, an unmarried woman, to Renasant Bank, on August 22, 2022, said mortgage being recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, on August 24, 2022, at Mortgage Book 2022, Page 72643.
Renasant Bank, 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 Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on August 4, 2026, during the legal hours of sale, the following described real estate situated in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, to-wit:
Property Description
Lot 9, Resurvey Meadow Wood Subdivision, a map or plat of which is recorded in Plat Book 15, at Page 50, in the Probate Office of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, reference to said map or plat being hereby made in aid of and as a part of this description.
More commonly known as:
15983 Rockwood Dr.
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 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 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.
Renasant Bank
Transferee
Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
3000 Riverchase Galleria, Suite 705
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (801) 355-2886
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LEGAL NOTICE
CIRCUIT COURT OF HALE COUNTY, ALABAMA
Case No. CV-2026-900004.00
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WILLIE SANDER HOPE, JR.; MARCY HOPE; and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS,
Defendants.
NOTICE TO SERVE BY PUBLICATION
TO: MARCY HOPE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a lawsuit has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Hale County, Alabama, Case No. 36-CV-2026-900004.00. The nature of the lawsuit is a judicial foreclosure action for property located at 65 Harper Hill Road, Moundville, Alabama 35474.
YOU ARE REQUIRED to file an answer or other response to the complaint within thirty (30) days from the date of the last publication of this Notice. If you fail to do so, a default judgment may be entered against you.
Your answer and/or response must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Hale County and a copy must be mailed to Plaintiff’s attorney:
Janet L. Wilkes
Attorney for Nationstar Mortgage LLC
LOGS Legal Group LLP
8520 Cliff Cameron Dr., Suite 330
Charlotte, NC 28269
DATED: July 6, 2026
/s/ Janet L. Wilkes
JANET L. WILKES (SHA074)
Attorney for Plaintiff
LOGS Legal Group LLP
8520 Cliff Cameron Dr., Suite 330
Charlotte, NC 28269
Phone: (704) 333-8107
Email: jwilkes@logs.com
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro until July 28, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., local time, for the work according to Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of the Owner, the improvements hereinafter described.
No bids will be received after the time set forth herein above; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read. The Bid Documents will be opened at the Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro Office on July 28, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., 1101 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744.
The work of labor for the:
Proposed Greensboro Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project – Contract No. 5 Greensboro Sanitary Sewer Pre-Video Inspection Project – CWSRF PROJECT NO. CS010942-01
The principal items of work are detailed herein below:
- Clean and Video approximately 1,100 L.F. of 8″ Sewer Line
- Mobilization to Project Site
- Includes Means and Methods to access Manhole Location Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are open to public inspection at the office of Owner, The Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro, 1101 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744, or may be obtained from the office of the Engineers, Utility Engineering Consultants, LLC, 135 Gemini Circle, Suite 211, Homewood, AL 35209, upon deposit of $.00 per set, the actual cost of printing, reproducing, handling and distribution for each set of documents.
No refunds will be made except to Prime Contractor (that actually Bid on the Project) Bidders, which shall be refunded for one bid set.
No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. The Owner reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.
The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project and that the contract time of 60 consecutive calendar days total and noted restrictions shall be strictly observed.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES WILL BE ASSESSED IF THE CONTRACT TIME IS EXCEEDED.
The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the contract completion date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.
The contractor shall note that funds for this project are provided through CWSRF (Clean Water State Revolving Funds) and ARPA Funds. All applicable Federal Guidelines must be met.
There will be no pre-bid meeting.
Utility Engineering Consultants, LLC
135 Gemini Circle, Suite 211
Homewood, Alabama 35209
Phone: (205) 951-3838
Fax: (205) 951-3839
Website: uecllc.com
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed Bids will be received by the Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro until July 28, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., local time, for the work according to Specifications and Contract Documents on file in the office of the Owner, the improvements hereinafter described.
No bids will be received after the time set forth herein above; and the Bids will be publicly opened and read. The Bid Documents will be opened at the Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro Office on July 28, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., 1101 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744.
The work of labor for the:
Proposed Greensboro Sewer Infrastructure Improvements Project – Contract No. 4 Telemetry Upgrades Project – CWSRF PROJECT NO. CS010942-01
The principal items of work are detailed herein below:
- Furnish and Install Telemetry System
- Provide Minimum Two-Day Training
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are open to public inspection at the office of Owner, The Utilities Board of the City of Greensboro, 1101 Main Street, Greensboro, AL 36744, or may be obtained from the office of the Engineers, Utility Engineering Consultants, LLC, 135 Gemini Circle, Suite 211, Homewood, AL 35209, upon deposit of $.00 per set, the actual cost of printing, reproducing, handling and distribution for each set of documents.
No refunds will be made except to Prime Contractor (that actually Bid on the Project) Bidders, which shall be refunded for one bid set.
No bid may be withdrawn after the time for opening bids has passed. The Owner reserves the right to hold the bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of receiving Bids.
The Contractor is hereby advised that TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this project and that the contract time of 30 consecutive calendar days total and noted restrictions shall be strictly observed.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES WILL BE ASSESSED IF THE CONTRACT TIME IS EXCEEDED.
The Contractor may apply for an extension of time in accordance with the provisions of the contract; however, such an extension must be approved prior to the contract completion date to avoid the imposition of liquidated damages.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in any bid, and to accept any bid considered advantageous to the Owner.
The contractor shall note that funds for this project are provided through CWSRF (Clean Water State Revolving Funds) and ARPA Funds. All Applicable Federal Guidelines must be met.
There will be no pre-bid meeting.
Utility Engineering Consultants, LLC
135 Gemini Circle, Suite 211
Homewood, Alabama 35209
Phone: (205) 951-3838
Fax: (205) 951-3839
Website: uecllc.com
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